Chiefs agree to record-breaking four-year extension with standout OL
The Chiefs are finalizing a four-year extension with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $94M with $70M in guaranteed money, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, keeping Smith as the highest-paid guard in league history. His $23.5M APY is slightly more than his
Inside the Trey Smith deal
With the $23.4 million franchise tag as his bird in the hand, the Chiefs had to give guard Trey Smith an enticing two in the bush. And then some. Here’s a look at the contract signed by Smith on the last day for converting the one-year tender into a long-term
Jets To Sign CB Sauce Gardner To 4-Year Extension
One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4MM contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure
Cleveland asks judge to halt all work on new Browns stadium in Brook Park
Cleveland had hoped to use The Art Modell Law to keep the Browns from leaving downtown for Brook Park. With Ohio changing the Modell law to allow an in-state move, the Browns had to move to Plan B. Via Adam Ferrise of Cleveland.com, Cleveland wants to halt all efforts to
Chargers make a statement with sleek alternate uniforms
The Los Angeles Chargers officially unveiled new alternate uniforms, continuing the trend of the team having some of the best threads in the NFL. The fresh designs include a sleek, dark navy uniform and a vibrant all-yellow edition, both of which are modern takes that nod to the team’s storied
Chiefs, Trey Smith agree to four-year contract
The Chiefs and Trey Smith have agreed to a long-term deal before Tuesday’s deadline. According to multiple reports, Smith and the club have agreed to a four-year contract that will make him the league’s highest-paid guard. Initial reports indicate Smith’s contract is worth $94 million with $70 million guaranteed. Smith
Chiefs, Trey Smith Agree To 4-Year Extension
July 15th, 2025 at 12:45pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Chiefs are finalizing a four-year extension with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $92MM with $70MM in guaranteed money, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Nate Taylor. Though the $23MM APY is
Chargers unveil alternate uniforms for the 2025 season
The Chargers will have a few new looks to choose from when they suit up for games this season. The team unveiled alternate uniform options on Tuesday and they include a gold jersey for the first time in team history. They will wear those jerseys with gold pants and their
Insider expands on how Browns’ Kenny Pickett was ‘unremarkable’ during spring workouts
Zac Jackson of The Athletic noted in June during the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp that quarterback Kenny Pickett was “unremarkable” during practices open to media members. Thus, outsiders understandably were surprised when a subsequent report indicated that some people within the Browns “want” Pickett to win the competition for the
Terry McLaurin hasn’t decided if he’ll report to training camp
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson landed a contract extension this week, but another former Ohio State wideout is still looking for a new deal of his own. Terry McLaurin did not attend the Commanders’ offseason workouts as he looks for a contract that will keep him in Washington beyond the
How T.J. Watt situation differs from Trey Hendrickson saga
T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals are two star pass-rushers looking to land lucrative contract extensions before their clubs open training camp later this month. During Tuesday’s edition of the ESPN “Unsportsmanlike” program, NFL insider Adam Schefter explained how the Watt and Hendrickson
Fans — and haters — are buying Aaron Rodgers T-shirts
Plenty of Steelers fans love Aaron Rodgers. Plenty of other Steelers fans do not. Love or hate, they’re buying Aaron Rodgers T-shirts. As explained by Joe Lister of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a purveyor of Rodgers-related merch believes that gear is being purchased both by fans of Rodgers — and by
Russell Wilson reveals advice he received from former Knicks star
Playing for a high-profile franchise in the New York Giants could put even more pressure on beleaguered quarterback Russell Wilson. It could also give Wilson another opportunity to redeem himself. Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony told him to embrace that. “Me and Carmelo we’re talking about this,” Wilson
Trevor Lawrence: It’s time to win, not be the team no one really takes seriously
Entering his fifth year in the league, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has experienced a taste of the postseason. But now, as the club goes into a new era with James Gladstone as General Manager and Liam Coen as head coach, Lawrence wants the franchise to be more consistently competitive. In
T.J. Watt Seeking Market-Topping AAV, Four-Year Guarantee From Steelers?
The wait continues around the NFL for several high-profile edge rush contract situations to be sorted out. In the case of T.J. Watt and the Steelers, it remains to be seen if an extension agreement can be reached before Week 1. Watt has drawn trade interest from suitors, but even though the
Buccaneers will celebrate their 50th season with original 1976 uniforms in home opener
The Buccaneers had a season to forget as an expansion franchise in 1976, becoming the first 0-14 team in NFL history. But the Bucs’ original uniforms are worth celebrating, and those uniforms will be featured as part of the team’s 50th season this year. The Bucs will wear their original
Josh Allen addresses what ‘fuels’ Bills after latest playoff loss to Chiefs
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the NFL’s regular-season Most Valuable Player for the first time in his career in 2024. However, he also fell to 0-4 against the Kansas City Chiefs in postseason play, suffering a 32-29 defeat at Arrowhead Stadium in the AFC Championship Game. During a recent
Washington officially retires Art Monk’s No. 81
No. 81 is officially no longer in circulation for the Commanders. Washington announced on Tuesday that it is retiring Hall of Fame receiver Art Monk’s number, with the ceremony coming during the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. Monk’s number has not been worn by
Could Ravens still trade TE Mark Andrews before or during 2025 season?
Baltimore Ravens star tight end Mark Andrews became the subject of trade rumors this past winter, in part because he, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are all on track to become free agents in March 2026. Andrews remained with the Ravens and should report for the start of training camp on July 22. For a piece
Panthers, Jackson, Smith, Jaguars, McLaurin, Texans, Ojabo, Sutton
July 15th, 2025 at 9:00am CST by Adam La Rose Here is a roundup of PFR’s latest originals: Recapping Panthers’ Offseason: The 2025 Offseason in Review series rolls on. Sam Robinson broke down the Panthers‘ moves on and off the field since the 2024 campaign came to an end. Bringing in
Jahmyr Gibbs: I’m lining up at receiver more in this year’s offense
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs caught 104 passes over his first two NFL seasons and it looks like the team has plans to make him an even bigger part of the passing game in 2025. John Morton replaced Ben Johnson as the team’s offensive coordinator this offseason and Gibbs revealed
Trevor Lawrence addresses expectations for first season with Liam Coen
The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head coach in January after quarterback Baker Mayfield enjoyed the best season of his career while playing in Coen’s offense. During the latest episode of the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Jaguars signal-caller Trevor Lawrence indicated that he understands
The ‘NFL playoffs receiving yards leaders’ quiz
Happy 73rd birthday to four-time Super Bowl champion, Pittsburgh Steelers legend and 2002 Pro Football Hall-of-Fame inductee John Stallworth! Stallworth played his entire 14-year career with the Steelers, catching 537 passes for 8,723 yards and 63 touchdowns in the regular season while adding another 57 catches for 1,054 yards and
Despite missing nine games, Dak Prescott lands at No. 79 on NFL’s top 100 list
The flaws in the NFL’s annual top 100 player list become evident through the outcome of the players-only vote. We last mentioned “the list” when Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa landed at No. 91, despite missing six games and having middle-of-the-pack stats. Now, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has come in at
Insider predicts how Steelers may react if T.J. Watt holds out
For a piece published on Monday afternoon, national NFL reporter Armando Salguero of OutKick revealed that a source told him that Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt “might actually decide not to report” to training camp on July 23 unless “his contract dispute is addressed.” During a Monday appearance on
NFL would likely wait to place Quinshon Judkins on paid leave until he signs his contract
Yes, the Personal Conduct Policy applies to Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, even if he hasn’t signed his rookie deal. But the lack of a signed deal remains very relevant to the potential timing of a decision to use the Personal Conduct Policy to place Judkins on paid leave. When
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs hints at big change to his role
Jahmyr Gibbs has been one of the most explosive players in the NFL over the past two seasons, and we may see a slight shift in how the Detroit Lions use him this season. Gibbs rushed for 1,412 yards in his second NFL season last year, which was fifth in
Jordan Addison DUI trial is still set for today
A week before he’s due to report to the Vikings for training camp, receiver Jordan Addison will be in L.A. for non-football reasons. As noted by Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Addison’s DUI trial remains on track to begin today, July 15. That date was set in the middle of June.
Johnny Manziel: With NIL I would have stayed in college, made more than I made in the NFL
Former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel made around $8 million in his NFL career, but he thinks that would have been dwarfed by what he could have made in college if he had played when players were allowed to make money off their names, images and likenesses. Manziel, who became the
Insider updates Steelers’ feelings on T.J. Watt contract standoff
Following the second weekend of July, there is no real indication that the Pittsburgh Steelers and star pass-rusher T.J. Watt are close to agreeing to a contract extension before Pittsburgh players start reporting for training camp on July 23. During Monday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, NFL insider Jeremy
Three potential landing spots for 49ers’ Jauan Jennings
Jauan Jennings’ future with the San Francisco 49ers has suddenly become murky and uncertain. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Monday that Jennings is seeking a new contract. If a deal does not materialize, the 28-year-old wide receiver would want to be traded. Jennings is entering the final year of his current
Clock is ticking on the Jets following Garrett Wilson’s extension
The contract is fantastic value for New York. As Schefter noted, the $32.5M average annual value of his extension ranks fifth among wide receivers. By the time his contract expires, Wilson, who celebrates his 25th birthday on July 22, might not rank in the top 10. Last season, the former
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/14/25
July 14th, 2025 at 8:19pm CST by Nikhil Mehta NFL teams are beginning to adjust their rosters as players report for training camp. Here are the latest minor moves from around the league: Carolina Panthers Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Molden ended the 2024 season on injured reserve after
Former NFL QB turned Florida HS coach suspended amid investigation
Teddy Bridgewater was one heck of a college football quarterback, and despite never living up to his billing as a first-round pick in 2014, he made a decent career for himself in the NFL as a backup. Bridgewater left the NFL to coach his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High School
Chiefs Pursuing Multi-Year Agreement With RG Trey Smith Before July 15 Deadline
The Chiefs are hoping to reach an agreement with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith ahead of a July 15 deadline for him to sign a multi-year deal. The team has been in touch with Smith’s representation in recent days, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, but negotiations are coming down
Analyst reveals which star QB is closest to winning a Super Bowl
The Baltimore Ravens have one of the best rosters in the NFL, making the 2025 season as good as any to finally put a run together and capitalize on the talent. While Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills
Offseason In Review: Houston Texans
Although the Texans showed their 2023 rebound was far from a fluke, DeMeco Ryans‘ second season saw the team plateau. C.J. Stroud did not take the second-year step many anticipated, and Houston finished with an even point differential despite playing in one of the NFL’s worst divisions. After a second
Chiefs face critical deadline to lock up Pro Bowl guard
The Kansas City Chiefs and star offensive lineman Trey Smith are in an intense sprint toward the July 15 deadline to finalize a multiyear deal or risk entering the 2025 season with Smith playing under the franchise tag. NFL insider Ian Rapoport recently confirmed that indeed negotiations are ongoing, but
NFL Pursuing Over $12MM In Legal Costs From NFLPA Over Collusion Grievance
The NFL is seeking more than $12MM of legal fees and costs from the NFLPA stemming from the collusion grievance that has dominated headlines in the past month, according to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler. This is the latest move in an ongoing battle between the league
Pro sports unions urge Congress not to give antitrust exemptions to colleges
The NCAA and its member institutions have a mess, thanks to decades of corruption that prevented athletes from making money, directly or indirectly. They can either clean it up on their own, or they can run to Congress. For now, they’re running to Congress. And the American pro sports unions
Where did Dak Prescott land on NFL’s Top 100 Players list?
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott comes in at No. 79 on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2025 list, marking a significant drop from previous years. Once a regular in the top 75 of the rankings, Prescott’s fall reflects a 2024 season full of injuries and inconsistency. Prescott only played
Why insider thinks Rodgers will ‘fit in’ better with Steelers than Jets
Critics repeatedly made it known they felt quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a “distraction” and “self-centered” throughout his tenure with the New York Jets that ran from April 2023 through last season. A new Jets regime parted ways with Rodgers following the 2024 campaign, and he ultimately agreed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in June. For a
Despite not signing contract, Quinshon Judkins is subject to Personal Conduct Policy
Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has yet to sign a contract. He’s technically not employed by the Browns. As a result, many have asked a simple question: How can Judkins be subject to the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy after being arrested on Saturday for misdemeanor domestic battery? The short answer?
The ‘No. 2 NFL draft picks’ quiz
After being out of the NFL since the 2022, five-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and Super Bowl LV champion Ndamukong Suh has officially announced his retirement. Suh was a stud defensive lineman during his college days at Nebraska and became one of the most feared but controversial players of his
Free agent edge rusher Von Miller has three “very interested” teams
Several big-name free agents remain without a home for 2025 as training camps approach. Von Miller is one of those. The edge rusher, who the Bills cut on March 9, said this summer that he wants to continue his career. NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger, who played college football with Miller’s
Jets make Garrett Wilson one of NFL’s highest-paid WRs
One of the Jets’ major offseason priorities has been taken care of. An extension agreement has been reached with wideout Garrett Wilson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Wilson’s new pact is four years in length and carries a value of $130M with $90M guaranteed, per Schefter. That works out to an
OLB Jalyx Hunt Expected To Start For Eagles
The Eagles are moving into a new era of edge rushers after the retirement of Brandon Graham and the departure of Josh Sweat in free agency. Since 2018, Graham and Sweat has accounted for 209 appearances, 116 starts, and 7,050 snaps in Philadelphia, though Graham largely played a rotational role
Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his high-school coaching position
The chaos that has come from the crumbling of all walls regarding players getting paid has created a very specific problem for veteran NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater serves as the head coach at Miami Northwestern high school. He won a state championship there in 2024, before he re-signed with
Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice sounds off on 49ers’ offseason moves
Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice doesn’t seem to agree with what the San Francisco 49ers have done during the offseason. “I would have preferred to sort of leave everything like last year, add on to that, and have a chance for this coming
Jets, Garrett Wilson agree to four-year contract extension
The Jets’ new regime isn’t leaving anything to chance when it comes to the club’s top receiver. New York has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Garrett Wilson, according to multiple Monday reports. The initial numbers indicate the deal is worth $130 million with $90 million guaranteed. The No.