Rams Making Progress On Kyren Williams Extension
Regardless of what happens with with respect to a potential Jalen Ramsey reunion, Kyren Williams looms as a key offseason priority for the Rams. Progress is being made regarding an extension agreement in the latter’s case. When speaking to the media at the start of OTAs, head coach Sean McVay said “healthy” discussions have taken
Tyreek Hill doesn’t believe he deserves to be a Dolphins team captain
Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb has seen growth in leadership from receiver Tyreek Hill. But Hills hasn’t seen enough for his own liking. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Hill said he doesn’t deserve to be a team captain in 2025. “I’ve got to prove myself,” Hill said. “This OTAs, training
Two-time Super Bowl champion responds to Terry Bradshaw ripping Steelers over Aaron Rodgers interest
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw went viral when he recently said that he felt the club’s interest in Aaron Rodgers is “a joke.” During a Wednesday appearance on CBS Sports HQ, former Steelers cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden responded to Bradshaw’s take. “I disagree with the Hall of
Matt LaFleur: Christian Watson ahead of schedule in ACL recovery
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson gave a positive update on his recovery from a torn ACL in early May and his head coach did the same as the month wound down. Watson opened Wednesday’s OTA practice on the field while the team was stretching before moving over to the rehab
Commanders HC expands on hype about Jayden Daniels’ second year
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury shared that he believes quarterback Jayden Daniels will “take a big jump” coming off Daniels’ award-winning rookie season. Washington head coach Dan Quinn expanded on Kingsbury’s take during a Thursday news conference. “He’s an amazing teammate,” Quinn said about
Shane Steichen: Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones will each get about 170 reps in OTAs
The Colts’ quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones is underway, with the two splitting reps in OTAs. Head coach Shane Steichen reiterated in his Wednesday press conference that it is an “open competition” between the two QBs. “We’re breaking down the reps,” Steichen said, via transcript from the
Von Miller Plans To Play In 2025; Broncos Reunion Unlikely
Von Miller‘s Bills release made him a free agent for the second time in his career. The former Super Bowl MVP remains unsigned at this point, but he has no intention of retiring. Miller told 9News’ Mike Klis he plans to play in 2025. Where that takes place is unclear,
Keyshawn Johnson sues NFL agent for unpaid finder’s fees
Just give me the damn bread. Former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has sued agent Chris Ellison for unpaid finder’s fees. TMZ.com reports that Johnson filed a civil complaint in Los Angeles seeking nearly $1 million in unpaid commissions for delivering clients to Ellison. Johnson claims he was due to receive
Insiders expand on where Sanders ‘very clearly’ is on Browns’ depth chart
Rookie Shedeur Sanders reportedly produced impressive numbers during the Cleveland Browns’ organized team activities practice session on Wednesday. However, it was also said that Sanders was a “distant fourth” behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel as it pertains to reps taken. During the latest edition of the “Orange and
Tyreek Hill says he still plans to race Noah Lyles, which is news to Mike McDaniel
The Dolphins wrap their three-day mandatory minicamp, and their 2025 offseason program, on June 12. Tyreek Hill will promptly be hopping a plane to California for a different sort of athletic activity. In a Wednesday press conference containing plenty of newsy responses, Hill said he’s still training to race Noah
Chargers’ Rashawn Slater Absent From OTAs
During each of his first four seasons in the NFL, Rashawn Slater attended the opening session of organized team activities. The Chargers’ left tackle has deviated from that trend in 2025, though. Slater was absent from the beginning of Los Angeles’ OTAs, as detailed by Gavino Borquez of ChargersWire. The move comes
Dallas Goedert excited about being an Eagle in 2025, “not too worried” about the future
Tight end Dallas Goedert’s return to the Eagles for the 2025 season remained up in the air until he agreed to a revised deal with the team earlier this month. Goedert agreed to a pay cut that guaranteed his $10 million salary and offers more money in incentives. On Wednesday,
Bears HC expands on wanting Caleb Williams to improve body language
A recent report detailed how first-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff wanted second-year quarterback Caleb Williams to spend a portion of the offseason improving his “body language” after he sometimes looked like an offensive leader unable to “roll with the punches” as a rookie. Johnson expanded on
Jalen Ramsey awaits his next “new chapter”
On Wednesday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel had nothing to add regarding a relationship that went sour in the six months or so after Miami made cornerback Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid player at his position. Ramsey, on Wednesday night, posted this on Twitter: “For the record btw, i’ve loved every city
Ravens’ Andrews expands on trade rumors, mistakes in playoff loss
Earlier this spring, veteran tight end Mark Andrews insisted that his relationship with the Baltimore Ravens was “incredibly strong” as he was the subject of numerous trade rumors while in the final year of his contract. Andrews seemingly isn’t going anywhere before the 2025 season gets underway. While speaking with reporters
Sean McVay supports NFL players pursuing Olympic flag football gold
In three years, Los Angeles will temporarily shift from being a tackle football town to a flag football town. One of the local NFL coaches is fully on board with the idea of active players suiting up in red, white, and blue. “I think it’s great,” Rams coach Sean McVay
The ‘NFL rookie 1,000-receiving yard seasons’ quiz
Happy 24th birthday to Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua! Nacua burst onto the NFL scene his rookie year, setting all-time records in receiving yards and receptions (at the time). His numbers took a dip in his sophomore campaign which was shortened due to injuries, but he still
Colts set for joint practices with Packers, Ravens
The Colts are set for joint practices with a couple of teams this summer. Head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that the team will be hosting the Packers ahead of their August 16 preseason game against the NFC North team. The full details of the work will be announced
Titans’ Will Levis admits harsh reality about Cam Ward situation
Officially, the Tennessee Titans are holding a competition for their starting quarterback job involving 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis and 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. That said, just about every outsider observer believes Ward is already Tennessee’s uncrowned Week 1 QB1. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday,
Ben Johnson wants Caleb Williams to clean up his body language
The Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach because they believe he can help quarterback Caleb Williams play better than he did during his rookie season, but reading defenses and delivering passes isn’t all that Johnson is working on with Williams. Albert Breer of SI.com recently reported that Johnson
Isaiah Likely on contract: Just play and let everything happen
Tight end contracts were a popular topic of conversation at the Ravens’ facility on Wednesday. Mark Andrews discussed being back with the Ravens for the final year of his pact after some uncertainty early this offseason about whether he’d be sticking around and the future was also on the table
Mike McDaniel: Tyreek Hill is going above and beyond while recovering from wrist surgery
Despite talk as last season came to an end that Tyreek Hill was unhappy in Miami, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel says Hill has done everything asked of him and more in the offseason. McDaniel said at the Dolphins’ Organized Team Activities that Hill timed his wrist surgery so that
Terry McLaurin absent from Wednesday’s OTA practice
At this point in the offseason, everything is still voluntary. But one Washington receiver’s absence is notable given the state of his contract. Via multiple reporters on the scene, Terry McLaurin was not present for Wednesday’s OTA practice. McLaurin is entering the last year of his contract and is set
Myles Garrett, Diontae Johnson not at Browns OTAs
The Browns were missing a few players at Wednesday’s OTA, including the top player on their defense. Defensive end Myles Garrett was not at the workout. Garrett, who signed a new deal with the team earlier in the offseason, has been posting pictures to his Instagram story from Japan. Reporters
Kenny Pickett says his year in Philadelphia prepared him to compete to start in Cleveland
Kenny Pickett is heading into his fourth NFL season and playing on his third NFL team as he competes for the starting quarterback job in Browns camp. And he says spending last year in Philadelphia is what prepared him best for the opportunity he has in Cleveland. Asked about lessons
Russell Wilson takes most first-team reps at Giants OTAs
When it comes to the quarterback reps, there weren’t surprises from the Giants’ Wednesday OTA practice. Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Russell Wilson took the majority of first-team snaps, though Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart also got a few of them. “They’ll all get reps,” head coach Brian Daboll
David Andrews to hold retirement press conference on Monday
After the Patriots released center David Andrews in March, he said he wasn’t going to make any “drastic moves” regarding his next steps. Andrews has spent the last couple of months thinking about what he wants to do and he’s reached a decision. The Patriots announced on Wednesday that Andrews
Dave Canales: Hunter Renfrow is making huge strides, looks good after a year off
Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow was out of the league last season as he struggled with his health, but Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that since signing with the Panthers a month ago, Renfrow has made steady improvements. Canales said Renfrow is showing “the muscle memory of a guy
Mike Vrabel has noticed “great improvement” from Drake Maye
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has noticed plenty of positive traits when it comes to New England’s young quarterback and talked about them in his Wednesday press conference. A reporter noted that Maye had thrown some interceptions the last time the media watched practice. Even though it’s the spring, Vrabel
The ‘2024-25 rushing yards leaders by NFL team’ quiz
After two straight Pro Bowl seasons and heading into the final year of his rookie deal, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is one of the biggest names not reporting to the voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this week. It will be interesting to see the kind of contract Cook
Brandon Graham wins PFWA’s Good Guy Award for his cooperation with the media
Brandon Graham won the 2025 Good Guy Award, the Pro Football Writers of America announced Wednesday. Graham recently retired from the NFL after a 15-year career. He was cited for his dealings with local and national media during the previous season and his entire career. Graham, the 21st Good Guy
Details of Brock Purdy's extension serve to dampen 'overpaid' claims
When the San Francisco 49ers inked quarterback Brock Purdy to a new five-year, $265 million extension, some were quick to proclaim the deal an overpay by the 49ers. Not so fast. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Joe Flacco: The best way to be a mentor is showing how you go to work
Back for his second stint with the Browns, Joe Flacco is the clear elder statesman in a QBs room that also includes Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. Flacco, 40, quipped that the other QBs likely get a kick out of Flacco being around because he’s old enough to
Bears QB Caleb Williams responds to book controversy
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may wish he had never spoken with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham. On May 16, ESPN released an excerpt of Wickersham’s new book, “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback.” It revealed Williams’ father, Carl, didn’t want him to play for the Bears and considered going to
Cam Ward: I think I’m getting there at a rapid pace
Titans head coach Brian Callahan hasn’t named Cam Ward the team’s starting quarterback yet and the first overall pick in the draft is OK with splitting time at the position right now. Ward, Will Levis, Brandon Allen, and Tim Boyle are all getting time under center during the team’s OTAs
Jalen Ramsey posts tweets amid rumors; McDaniel, McVay speak out
It’s only been two days since we talked about the Dolphins–Jalen Ramsey trade situation, but what a two days it has been. We insinuated in our most recent post that a trade could be on hold until after June 1 for cap reasons, and a lot of signs appear to
Shane Steichen: We’re going to win for Jim Irsay this season
Colts owner Jim Irsay will be honored in a private memorial on June 2 in Indianapolis, the team announced. The Colts plan for a public tribute at a future date. Irsay died May 21 at the age of 65. At Wednesday’s organized team activity, some Colts staffers and players wore
Former Defensive Player of the Year is absent from Steelers OTAs
According to Curt Popejoy of SteelersWire, Watt skipped the start of OTAs. It is certainly no secret that the former Defensive Player of the Year has been in search of a new deal, a desire which the team has publicly reciprocated. One season remains on his contract, and Watt has
Tearful Reggie Wayne urges current Colts players to learn about Jim Irsay
The passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay has prompted many tributes from those who worked for him. Few displayed the kind of raw emotion that former Colts receiver and current Colts receivers coach Reggie Wayne showed when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. “I told the receivers, a lot of y’all
T.J. Watt Absent From Steelers’ OTAs
T.J. Watt remains without a contract beyond 2025, and his situation is, therefore, still a talking point as the Steelers return to the facility. Pittsburgh’s Organized Team Activities began today, and the All-Pro edge rusher was, reportedly, not with the team. According to Curt Popejoy of SteelersWire, Watt skipped the start
Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels: I expect him to take a big jump in 2025
Quarterback Jayden Daniels had a sensational rookie season for the Commanders, helping the club reach the NFC Championship Game and winning offensive rookie of the year. But as good as he was in his first season, Daniels still has plenty of room for growth in 2025. Washington offensive coordinator Kliff
Kliff Kingsbury explains how Jayden Daniels could improve
It’s difficult to imagine Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels topping his monumental rookie season, but offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury believes it was just a taste of what’s to come. “You can see the comfort level was there this year,” Kingsbury told the media Wednesday at OTAs. “I mean, just watching
Jayden Reed said meeting with Packers was “misinterpreted”
Jayden Reed met with the media for the first time since his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, talked to the Packers to discuss the wide receiver’s role. Reed said he knew about the meeting beforehand, but he he wasn’t worried about his standing with the team after the draft. The Packers selected
Latest On Dolphins, CB Jalen Ramsey
It’s only been two days since we talked about the Dolphins–Jalen Ramsey trade situation, but what a two days it has been. We insinuated in our most recent post that a trade could be on hold until after June 1 for cap reasons, and a lot of signs appear to
Ryan Neuzil agrees to two-year deal to return to Falcons
The Falcons have agreed to terms with center Ryan Neuzil on a two-year, $9.5 million deal that includes $6.25 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Falcons placed a right-of-first-refusal tender on Neuzil as a restricted free agent, allowing him to entertain offers from other teams. Neuzil, 27, started
Falcons agree to two-year deal with Ryan Neuzil
Last year, the Falcons were able to avoid tendering center Ryan Neuzil as an exclusive rights free agent with a one-year extension. With Neuzil as a restricted free agent this offseason, Atlanta ended up tendering him. That tender is a thing of the past, though, as Adam Schefter of ESPN
Von Miller plans on playing in 2025
The Bills cut edge rusher Von Miller on March 9, and he has remained a free agent since. Miller, though, said he plans to play in 2025. He doesn’t yet know where that will be, but Miller knows it won’t be back in Denver. “I haven’t heard anything,” Miller said
Falcons Sign RFA C Ryan Neuzil
Last year, the Falcons were able to avoid tendering center Ryan Neuzil as an exclusive rights free agent with a one-year extension. With Neuzil as a restricted free agent this offseason, Atlanta ended up tendering him. That tender is a thing of the past, though, as Adam Schefter of ESPN
49ers bring back Ethan Waugh as personnel executive
The 49ers and executive Ethan Waugh have reunited. The team announced Wednesday that it has hired Waugh as a personnel executive. Waugh enters his 19th season with the 49ers, his first with the team since 2021 when he served as vice president of player personnel. Waugh left San Francisco for
Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Stefon Diggs viral video
On Wednesday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said the team is aware of a viral video with new wide receiver Stefon Diggs. A video that appears to show Diggs handing three women an unknown pink substance while partying on a yacht surfaced on social media on Tuesday. It’s