As NFL obsesses with possible risks of tush push, it has embraced an increase in kickoff returns
The NFL is about to kill the tush push. Regardless of whether it will keep the Eagles from running the most consistently effective quarterback sneak the NFL has ever seen. Everyone knows it’s happening because someone decided he doesn’t like it. Whether it was the catalyst or the straw that
Did teams try to trade for 49ers’ Brock Purdy before he agreed to contract extension?
It was speculated earlier this offseason that the San Francisco 49ers could trade Brock Purdy to a quarterback-needy team instead of extending him and name backup Mac Jones as their starting signal-caller for at least the 2025 season. However, other clubs weren’t interested in matching San Francisco’s possible asking price for Purdy
A.J. Brown on George Pickens trade: We have to worry about the Cowboys
Count Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown among those who think the Cowboys made a good move by trading for wide receiver George Pickens. The move gives CeeDee Lamb a talented partner in the Dallas receiving corps and should make Dallas a tougher opponent than the one that lost two games
RB Kyren Williams Expects To Remain With Rams Beyond 2025
One year remains on Kyren Williams‘ rookie contract, but an extension could be worked out to ensure he does not reach the market next spring. Talks have already taken place between the Rams and their lead running back’s camp, and he appears to be confident a long-term pact will be in
Joe Thuney agrees to two-year extension with Bears
The Bears are planning on having Joe Thuney around for the next few years. Agent Mike McCartney announced on Tuesday morning that Chicago and Thuney have agreed to a two-year contract extension. Thuney was entering the last year of his contract, which is part of why the Chiefs traded him
Former Steelers CB makes bold claim about George Pickens trade
Whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers or Dallas Cowboys “won” the trade involving Pittsburgh sending mercurial wide receiver George Pickens to Dallas earlier in May is a storyline that’s bound to hover over both clubs up through at least January 2026. During a Monday appearance on CBS Sports HQ, former
How high will Derrick Henry climb on the all-time rushing list?
As potentially unbreakable NFL records go, the all-time rushing mark seems to be one of the most untouchable. If any current player has a chance to get close enough to make things interesting, it’s Ravens running back Derrick Henry. He’s the active leading rusher, with 11,423 yards. That puts him
Analyst sees best fit for Jaire Alexander somewhere other than Green Bay
The Packers have been noncommittal about going into the 2025 season with Jaire Alexander as their top cornerback, but the offseason is still young. Heck, it’s not even officially summer yet. Noncommittal means he could come back, and it’s worth noting that the Packers didn’t do a ton to address
If Lions’ (the league office’s) playoff proposal passes, the NFL needs to revamp the scheduling formula
The Commissioner wants the playoff tree to be reconfigured to tie seeding to record, without regard to whether a team won its division. The goal isn’t to promote equity when it comes to who’s at home and who’s on the road in the playoffs; the objective is to make late-season
Jags’ Lawrence makes admission about inconsistent start to career
It’s not a stretch to say that Trevor Lawrence hasn’t yet become the elite quarterback many thought the Jacksonville Jaguars would have at this stage of his career back when Jacksonville made him the first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. On Monday, Lawrence spoke with reporters about working with
Lions sign third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa
The Lions have signed another member of their draft class. Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa posted a picture of himself signing his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday morning. The third-round pick is the fifth of seven Lions picks to agree to terms on his first NFL contract. The Lions traded two
Bears Extend G Joe Thuney
Before making his Bears debut, Joe Thuney has a new deal in hand. The All-Pro guard agreed to terms on a two-year extension, his agent announced on Tuesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports this pact is worth $35MM and brings Thuney’s scheduled earnings up to $51MM for over the next three
Kyren Williams “feeling good” about eventual extension with the Rams
Rams General Manager Les Snead said in March that the team would like to “engineer a long-term partnership” with running back Kyren Williams, but made no promises that it would come before the start of Williams’s fourth NFL season. While there have been talks about such a deal since Snead’s
Are Steelers planning to have Aaron Rodgers at OTAs?
Recent reports have indicated that Aaron Rodgers could sign a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the organized team activities get underway on May 27. During a Monday appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler addressed why the Steelers are confident that Rodgers will soon be atop their depth chart.
Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III: Teams that passed on me gotta pay
Plenty of NFL players have used perceived draft day slides as motivation when they get into the league and Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is jumping into that ring. Burden was the 39th player selected in April after a run at Missouri that ended with back-to-back All-SEC selections. He
NFL considers rule change that could make onside kicks easier to recover
Rule changes in recent years have made onside kicks extremely difficult to recover, but a proposed rule change to be voted on at this week’s league meeting may help give the kicking team a chance. The league is considering changing onside kick rules to make it easier for the kicking
Report: Resolution allowing NFL player participation in 2028 Olympics is expected to pass
The push to have NFL players participate in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is reportedly set for a big step forward on Tuesday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that a resolution allowing players to participate is expected to pass a vote of team owners during
Trevor Lawrence: You can’t change the past, but very confident in our direction
When the NFL schedule was released last week, one thing that stood out was that the Jaguars are set to play just one prime time game during the 2025 season. That was notable because they added Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter after trading up in the first round of the
Eagles hire mastermind behind Aaron Rodgers trade
The Philadelphia Eagles have hired a front-office executive who was responsible for one of the biggest NFL trades of the last several seasons. Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is returning to the Eagles in a senior scouting role, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday.
Bucs owner Bryan Glazer lobbying for Simeon Rice to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Simeon Rice has been announced as the next member of the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor, but Buccaneers co-owner Bryan Glazer is lobbying for Rice to get an even greater recognition. Glazer called Rice “the missing piece to make our defense one of the greatest of all time” and said that
Miami Dolphins’ 2025 NFL schedule analysis
A lot has changed since then, namely Henry, who rushed for 1,921 yards and a league-high 16 touchdowns for the Ravens last season. Jackson also threw for a career-high 4,172 yards to help Baltimore lead the league with 424.9 yards per game. Next up are the AFC East champion Bills
Why reporter believes Saints feel QB situation is ‘manageable’
Some members of the NFL community believe that the New Orleans Saints could reach out to the Cleveland Browns regarding a trade for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco or former Pittsburgh Steelers starter Kenny Pickett after Derek Carr retired due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury. On Monday, NFL
Patriots turned down trade offers from Bears, Texans to draft TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38
The Patriots liked former Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson enough that they drafted him with the No. 38 pick and in the process turned down trade offers from two other teams. In the first episode of the Patriots’ Forged in Foxboro video series, cameras inside the draft room showed
Raiders insider provides update on injured DT Christian Wilkins
Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is an important piece on the Las Vegas Raiders defense, but an injury ended his season early in 2024. It appears Wilkins’ comeback is taking longer than expected, and that is bad news for the franchise. As The Athletic’s Tashan Reed reported on Monday, Wilkins is
USA football names 2025 men’s national flag football team
In any other year, we wouldn’t do much if anything with the press release announcing the roster of the U.S. men’s national flag football team. With the 2025 names being released on the first day of a week that will feature owners potentially paving the way for active NFL players
49ers, Fred Warner agree to record-breaking extension
Talks with Fred Warner have indeed resulted in an extension agreement. The 49ers have come to terms with the All-Pro linebacker on another lucrative deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports team and player have agreed to a three-year extension. The pact is worth $63M in total and includes $56M in guarantees.
Nick Sirianni earns multi-year extension from Eagles
Membership in the small club of active Super Bowl-winning coaches has its privileges. The Eagles have announced that Nick Sirianni has signed a multi-year extension. He had been under contract through 2025. “As an organization, we have always strived to create a championship culture of sustained success,” team owner Jeffrey
Packers rookie’s contract could lead to power struggle
The Green Bay Packers officially have their 2025 first-round pick under contract, and that has the potential to create somewhat of an awkward dynamic in the locker room. The Packers drafted former Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden with the 23rd overall pick in the draft last month. On Monday, Golden
Kellen Moore: We’ll give QBs opportunites, see how whole thing progresses
It’s been almost two weeks since Derek Carr announced his retirement and the Saints’ search for their next quarterback continues to be a topic of interest in their offseason workouts. The team has moved into the third phase of those workouts and they are doing on-field work, which head coach
Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL schedule analysis
Last Wednesday, the NFL released its full 2025 schedule. For the Carolina Panthers’ schedule, click here. Below, we take a closer look at Carolina’s fifth-easiest league schedule, including one date to circle, the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretch and a key takeaway. Circle the date: Sept. 7 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Inside the new Derrick Henry contract
In his first year with the Baltimore Ravens, running back Derrick Henry did more than enough to earn a better deal than the $7 million he was due to make in 2025. On Monday morning, he officially got his reward. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, here’s the
Sirianni’s extension adds more pressure to his Eagles tenure
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni will look to keep adding to his impressive resume as the team gave him a multi-year contract extension on Monday. According to ESPN, the contract details weren’t disclosed, but it’s safe to assume Sirianni cashed in on leading the Eagles to their second Super
Trevor Lawrence on Travis Hunter: He’s got a lot of juice, he’s impressive to watch
The Jaguars have plans for Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball during his rookie season and he’s started working with the guy who will have a heavy hand in determining how things go on the offensive side of the ball. Hunter and quarterback Trevor Lawrence are now able
Browns Sign Shedeur Sanders To Rookie Contract
The Browns have signed rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders to a four-year rookie deal, per a team announcement. Sanders, the 144th overall selection in last month’s draft, will earn $4.6MM on his first NFL contract, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, including a $447,380 signing bonus. Like all fifth-round picks, he did
Browns plan a competition that gives all four QBs a fair chance to earn the starting job
No team in the NFL is likely to have a quarterback competition like the one the Browns are preparing for the months ahead, with four quarterbacks on the roster and all four of them getting a fair chance to earn the starting job. The Browns’ coaching staff will try to
Warner extension shows LBs are undervalued in today’s NFL
Based on the rate other positional contracts have exploded, San Francisco significantly benefitted from a league wide devaluation of linebackers. Smith set the market at $20M in January 2023, so it’s a bit surprising for Warner to net only $1M more. The 2018 third-round pick (No. 70 overall) is coming off
Jaguars plan to practice with Dolphins this summer
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen shared some information about the team’s training camp plans during a Monday press conference. Coen was asked if the team is going to have any joint practices as they prepare for the 2025 season. Coen said that the team will work with the Dolphins before
Packers Reveal New Language For Proposed Tush Push Ban
The Packers have officially submitted their revised rule change to ban the ‘tush push,’ per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. It includes expanded language that is expected to garner more support around the league after their initial proposal was tabled last month. If approved, Rule 12, Section 1, Article 4 of
Will McDonald will wear No. 9 for Jets this season
Jets edge rusher Will McDonald will try to build on a strong second season while wearing a new number. The Jets announced on Monday that McDonald will wear No. 9 this season. McDonald wore No. 99 for his first two seasons, but the change moves the 2023 first-round pick back
Trevor Lawrence shares first impression of Travis Hunter
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence smiled when discussing rookie cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter at his Monday news conference. “Got a lot of juice, like he can run all day,” Lawrence said of Hunter on the first day of OTAs. “A lot of energy. I love it. Good energy. Always dapping
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s only goal in 2025 is to “win more games”
Larry Fitzgerald expects Marvin Harrison Jr. to be a better receiver in his second season, and Harrison expects the same. He caught 62 passes for 855 yards and a team-leading eight touchdowns as a rookie in 2024. His father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, made 64 catches for 836 yards
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/19/25
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Liam Coen: Travis Hunter has worked hard at getting this stuff right
Travis Hunter’s Jaguars tenure is off to a good start. That’s at least according to head coach Liam Coen, who was asked about the two-way player after Jacksonville’s first OTA practice on Monday. “I think so far so good,” Coen said of Hunter translating the work in the classroom to
Derrick Henry won’t look too far ahead into future after extension
Superstar running back Derrick Henry has been in the NFL ever since the Tennessee Titans selected him in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He’s put a ton of tough miles on his body, and he’ll turn 32 toward the end of the 2025 NFL season. The Baltimore
Cuyahoga County executive accuses Haslam Sports Group of “greed and opportunism” in stadium effort
It appears that the Bengals and the Browns are in a competition to have the most contentious relationship possible with the counties where they currently play their home games. And they’re both winning. Not to be outdone by the current hostilities between the Bengals and Hamilton County over a new
Packers Sign Round 1 WR Matthew Golden
The Packers have not complete a rookie deal for a first-round wide receiver in 23 years, but as outgoing president Mark Murphy reminded ahead of the team’s Round 1 move in April, one was coming. That draft choice is now under contract. Matthew Golden agreed to terms on his rookie
49ers waive DL Alex Barrett
The 49ers announced a pair of roster moves on Monday afternoon. They officially signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their 90-man roster. They waived defensive lineman Alex Barrett to make space for Joseph. Barrett had five tackles in seven games for the 49ers in 2020, but spent the next three
Browns’ Deshaun Watson takes next step in injury recovery
Jimmy Haslam‘s admission on the 2022 Deshaun Watson trade could certainly be interpreted as the Browns closing the book on an expensive failure, and the team is now holding what appears to be a four-man derby for the starting job. This effort, which consists entirely of low-cost contracts, came about because
Lions resubmit proposal to base playoff seeding to record only
The Lions aren’t taking probably not for an answer. Detroit has resubmitted a proposal that strips the automatic home game for division champions and seeds all seven playoff participants based on record. The proposal, revised to make it read a little more cleanly, would take the seven playoff participants (division
Browns’ Deshaun Watson Resumes Throwing
Jimmy Haslam‘s admission on the 2022 Deshaun Watson trade could certainly be interpreted as the Browns closing the book on an expensive failure, and the team is now holding what appears to be a four-man derby for the starting job. This effort, which consists entirely of low-cost contracts, came about
















































