Eagles sign fifth-round pick Drew Kendall
The Eagles have signed another member of their 2025 draft class. The team announced that offensive lineman Drew Kendall has agreed to a four-year deal with the team. The fifth-round pick is the sixth of 10 Eagles draft picks to sign with the team. Kendall was a three-year starter at
Reporter names ‘best thing’ he saw from Dart during Giants rookie minicamp
Quarterback and first-round draft pick Jaxson Dart was understandably the most examined player who participated in the New York Giants’ rookie minicamp that wrapped up over the weekend. For an article published on Sunday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY touched upon how Dart looked during his first noteworthy throwing
Nico Collins: I’ll push rookie WRs Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel to get better
Nico Collins is still relatively early in his NFL career, but he’s taken on senior status in the Texans’ wide receiver room. The departures of Stefon Diggs and Robert Woods this offseason along with Tank Dell’s expected absence due to last season’s knee injury have left Collins as the clear
Browns To Sign S Damontae Kazee
Damontae Kazee will remain in the AFC North despite joining a new team. The veteran safety has agreed to a deal with the Browns, as first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kazee spent the past three years with the Steelers, operating as a key defender during the 2023 season in
Titans sign WR TJ Sheffield after minicamp tryout
The Titans have elected to add a young receiver to their roster. Tennessee has signed TJ Sheffield after he tried out for the team at rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to agent Brett Tessler. Sheffield started his college career in 2019 at Purdue, spending five years with the program.
Insider expands on what Steelers players thought about Pickens before trade
Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to trade mercurial wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, NFL insider and ESPN personality Peter Schrager mentioned that he believed Pickens “wasn’t a disliked player in” the Steelers’ building. That said, it appears some of Pickens’ former teammates aren’t losing sleep over the
Bengals sign S Shaquan Loyal, waive CB Micah Abraham
The Bengals have made a pair of roster moves on Monday. Cincinnati announced the club has signed safety Shaquan Loyal. An undrafted free agent out of Rutgers, Loyal started all 13 games at safety in his senior season and received honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition. As a corresponding move, Cincinnati
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Expects To Be Available For Training Camp
Tyreek Hill played through a wrist injury during the 2024 campaign, by far the least productive of his three years in Miami. The All-Pro wideout underwent surgery shortly after the season ended, and another update on his heath status has emerged. Hill had pins placed in his wrist during his first
Peacock will exclusively stream a Saturday night prime time game in Week 17
A Week 17 Saturday night game will stream exclusively on Peacock this season. The NFL and NBCUniversal announced that a prime time game on Saturday, December 27 will be available only on Peacock. The exact matchup will be determined at a later date, as part of the NFL’s flexible scheduling
Insider reveals what Browns are saying about four-way quarterback competition
The Cleveland Browns holding a four-way quarterback competition involving 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel, 2025 fifth-round selection Shedeur Sanders, 2022 first-round choice Kenny Pickett and veteran Joe Flacco could be one of the more interesting NFL-related stories of the summer. During a Sunday appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider
Griffin has solution for Saints after shocking Carr retirement
Weeks before New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr shockingly confirmed over the weekend that he was retiring due to a shoulder injury, CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin noted that Aaron Rodgers could ultimately sign with New Orleans rather than join the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. During the latest edition of his “Outta Pocket”
2025 NFL schedule opens with Cowboys at Eagles on Thursday, September 4
The Cowboys will head to Philadelphia for the first game of the 2025 NFL season. Cowboys-Eagles has officially been announced as the league’s opener, with the game in Philadelphia for the traditional Thursday night kickoff at the home of the Super Bowl champions. The NFL is starting the season with
Klay Kubiak: Jauan Jennings sees himself as a dominant player
The 49ers signed Brandon Aiyuk to a big contract before the 2024 season and they had Deebo Samuel in the middle of his own sizable extension, but neither one wound up being the team’s leading receiver at the end of the year. Jauan Jennings moved into that position with Aiyuk
Raiders sign fourth-round pick Dont’e Thornton
The Raiders are down to two unsigned draft picks. Fourth-round wide receiver Dont’e Thornton was the latest member of their 11-player class to sign his four-year rookie deal. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech and third-round cornerback Darien Porter are the remaining unsigned picks. Thornton had 26 catches for 661 yards
Dave Canales: Putting Jonathon Brooks on PUP gives him best chance of complete return
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks saw his chances of playing in 2025 come to an end last week when the team placed him on the physically unable to perform list. Making the move now means Brooks won’t be eligible to return to action until the 2026 season and head coach
Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo hopes to keep running people over in the NFL
At 5-foot-9 and 219 pounds, Giants rookie Cam Skattebo is far from the biggest running back in the NFL. But at Arizona State he earned a reputation for running over would-be tacklers, and he thinks he can keep that up at the next level. Skattebo said he thinks he’s capable
Jets Sign 15 UDFA Rookies
The Jets announced the completion of their 22-man rookie class this weekend. Joining the seven drafted players will be the following 15 undrafted free agent signings: Jared Bartlett, LB (Cincinnati) Dean Clark, CB (Fresno State)* Jordan Clark, CB (Notre Dame)* Brady Cook, QB (Missouri)* Caden Davis, K (Ole Miss) Donovan
Chargers opted not to protect Chiefs game from being picked for Brazil
The Chargers could have kept their “home” game against the Chiefs at home. They decided not to. The league reportedly has picked the Chiefs to be the Week 1 Friday night opponent for the Chargers in Brazil. The Chiefs game was not one of the two home games that Chargers
Bengals’ offer to Shemar Stewart was lacking as to training camp roster bonuses
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took a stand. Without his rookie contract in place, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft was unwilling to participate in the team’s rookie minicamp. Despite the criticism he has received from some, it was absolutely the right move. Given the ease with
Three burning questions for 2025 49ers
The 2024 season was a bitter disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers, crushed by injuries, underperformance and just about everything else that could have gone wrong. The offseason has not gone much better, as the roster was mostly gutted in free agency, with few major replacements coming in. Here are
CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats release Taulia Tagovailoa before opening of training camp
Taulia Tagovailoa’s CFL journey has ended, for now. Via 3DownNation.com, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats released Tagovailoa in advance of the opening of training camp. After going undrafted a year ago, Tua’s younger brother landed with the Tiger-Cats. He appeared in eight games, rushing three times for 10 yards and a touchdown.
Eric Bieniemy gives Bears rookies an earful during drill
If there were any questions about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style, we have had them answered. A video of Bieniemy coaching Chicago Bears running backs at the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend has gone viral. The video shows Bieniemy putting players through some catching and footwork drills. “Get up field!” Bieniemy
Through Friday, 58 percent of all 2025 draft picks had signed
Before 2011, few rookies signed their initial NFL contracts before the Fourth of July. Now, most are signed, sealed, and delivered before Memorial Day. This year, less than two weeks after the draft ended, 58 percent of all picks had signed their rookie deals. That was the official number as
Raiders Sign Veteran LB Jaylon Smith
The Raiders’ rookie minicamp concluded today. In addition to the drafted rookies and undrafted free agent rookies who were in attendance, Las Vegas also hosted players to participate in a rookie minicamp tryout. Two non-rookies ended up walking away from the minicamp with new contracts. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, one
Report: NCAA considers lifting ban on pro sports betting
At a time when plenty of NCAA rules have fallen, another one could be going. Pat Forde of SI.com reports that “[m]omentum is building” toward the NCAA lifting its ban on gambling on professional sports. The Division I Board of Directors took initial steps in that direction last month. It’s
Steelers to sign RB Trey Sermon
The Steelers are signing free agent running back Trey Sermon to a one-year deal, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Sermon participated in the team’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He joins a running backs room that includes rookie Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. Sermon, 26, entered
Raiders give former Notre Dame star a shot at NFL comeback
The Las Vegas Raiders are giving a former Notre Dame star a chance at an NFL comeback. The Raiders invited linebacker Jaylon Smith to participate in their minicamp over the weekend on a tryout basis. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Smith agreed to a deal with the team on Sunday.
Michael Strahan will interview Bill Belichick on Friday’s Good Morning America
A man who helped derail Bill Belichick’s perfect season will help revive Belichick’s imperfect book tour. Via Andrew Buchholtz of AwfulAnnouncing.com, ABC has announced that Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan will interview Belichick on Friday morning. Strahan, if you didn’t know, is one of the hosts of the
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/11/25
Today’s minor NFL moves to close out the weekend: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Commanders Jackson earns his first NFL contract after falling out of the draft and failing to secure an undrafted free agent contract in the past few weeks. Instead, he was given a rookie minicamp tryout and did
Raiders Sign 15 Undrafted Free Agents
The Raiders have signed 15 undrafted free agents, bringing their rookie class to 26 players. Here are Las Vegas’ UDFA signings: Tank Booker, DT (SMU) Dominic Boyd, OT (Georgia Southern) Hudson Clark, S (Arkansas) Parker Clements, OT (Virginia Tech) Pat Conroy, TE (Old Dominion) Mello Dotson, CB (Kansas) Zakhari Franklin,
Texans Sign 6 Undrafted Free Agents
The Texans have signed six undrafted free agents, bringing their rookie class to 15 players. Here are Houston’s UDFA signings: Austin Brinkman, LS (West Virginia) Eli Cox, C (Kentucky) Alijah Huzzle, CB (North Carolina) Daniel Jackson, WR (Minnesota) K.C. Ossai, LB (Louisiana) Junior Tafuna, DT (Utah) The Texans let longtime
LB Jaylon Smith to sign with Raiders after minicamp tryout
Jaylon Smith’s NFL comeback will continue with Las Vegas. Smith is signing with the Raiders after the linebacker had a successful veteran tryout at the club’s rookie minicamp this weekend, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Smith, 29, last played one game with the Raiders in 2023, making this his second stint
Bears tried to trade up for this RB during 2025 NFL Draft
The Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft looking to add to their running back room after the success of new head coach Ben Johnson with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Detroit. Ashton Jeanty was long thought to be Chicago’s desired prospect in the first round. The team even explored trading up from the No.
Bears Tried To Trade Up For TreVeyon Henderson
The Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft looking to add to their running back room after the success of new head coach Ben Johnson with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Detroit. Ashton Jeanty was long thought to be Chicago’s desired prospect in the first round. The team even explored
James Cook: Potential holdout not something I want to talk about right now
A report last month indicated that running back James Cook will play for the Bills in 2025 despite being unlikely to get the contract extension he’s looking for ahead of the season, but Cook isn’t publicly committing to anything at this point in the calendar. Cook was at a Celebrity
Why Shough may have best chance of winning Saints QB competition
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr retired on Saturday because of a right shoulder injury, prompting a competition between rookie Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. Shough — the 40th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft — plans to seize his opportunity. “That’s all you can ask for any
Tyler Shough: All you can ask for is an opportunity
The outlook for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough’s rookie season changed dramatically this weekend. Derek Carr’s retirement on Saturday led head coach Kellen Moore to declare an open competition for the starting job between the second-round pick, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener. Shough was taking part in the team’s rookie minicamp
Bengals Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents
The Bengals announced 13 undrafted free agent signings to bring their rookie class to 19. Here are Cincinnati’s 2025 UDFAs: The Bengals signed Barnett through the NFL’s International Player Pathway program. Born in Birmingham, England, he spent three years at the NFL Academy in Leicester before a year of Division-III
Three burning questions for 2025 Saints
It’s a time of fresh beginnings for the New Orleans Saints. Following quarterback Derek Carr’s retirement, the Saints will have a different head coach and quarterback from Week 1 of the previous season for the first time since 2006 (head coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees). Change is in the
Travis Hunter To Split Offensive, Defensive Reps During Jaguars’ OTAs
The draft provided clarity on where Travis Hunter will begin his NFL career, with the Jaguars executing a move up the board to the No. 2 pick. That agreement with the Browns had been worked out well in advance, but it came as a surprise to many at the time and invited
Desmond Watson wants to be known as more than just the heaviest player in NFL history
Buccaneers undrafted rookie defensive lineman Desmond Watson knows he’s getting more attention than other undrafted rookies, and he knows that’s because of his size. He hopes that doesn’t stay the case forever. Watson weighed 464 pounds at Florida’s Pro Day. He recently said he has dieted down to 437, but
Steelers, RB Trey Sermon Agree To Deal
The Steelers have lined up a backfield addition deep into free agency. Pittsburgh has agreed to a one-year deal with Trey Sermon, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. A third-round pick of the 49ers in 2021, Sermon only lasted one season in San Francisco. He did not survive roster cuts in
The Aaron Rodgers decision will soon take center stage
It’s been a long time coming. Common sense suggests that an answer is coming, sooner than later. Aaron Rodgers will, or won’t, sign a contract with the Steelers. Or, at a minimum, he’ll announce his intention to do so. Pittsburgh’s OTAs begin on May 27. That’s only 16 days away.
How Will Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson’s Situation Play Out?
One of the main dominoes yet to fall amongst edge rushers this offseason is Trey Hendrickson. The 2024 sack leader remains on track for free agency next spring while the Bengals aim to keep him in the fold for years to come. Efforts on Hendrickson’s part to land a long-term
Bill Belichick shows up to support Jordon Hudson at Miss Maine USA pageant
The past two weeks in the life of former Patriots coach Bill Belichick has sparked a string of stranger-than-fiction stories. The latest? The 73-year-old curmudgeonly football savant made an appearance on Saturday at the Miss Maine USA pageant in support of his girlfriend. Via Steve Buckley of TheAthletic.com, Belichick was
Lions Add 10 UDFAs
The Lions added seven rookies to their roster via the draft. That group has been joined by the following 10 undrafted free agent signings: Leif Fautanu, C (Arizona State) Gavin Holmes, CB (Texas) Zach Horton, TE (Indiana) Jakobie Keeney-James, WR (UMass) Ian Kennelly, S (Grand Valley State) Jackson Meeks, WR (Syracuse) Mason Miller, G (North Dakota State)
Commanders cut T Anim Dankwah, S Trey Rucker
The Commanders announced a handful of roster moves on Sunday. They confirmed the previously reported signing of offensive tackle Tyre Phillips. Phillips has spent time with the Ravens, Giants, and Eagles since being drafted in the third round by Baltimore in 2020. Washington also announced that they have waived offensive
Mike Tomlin has nothing to add on the George Pickens trade
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin once referred to receiver George Pickens’s behavior as a “pebble in my shoe.” Now that the shoe has been removed and the pebble has been shaken out, Tomlin has slipped the sneaker back on his foot and walked away. Case in point — during Tomlin’s first
Gabe Taylor: It means everything to play in Washington like my brother Sean
Gabriel Taylor, the younger brother of Washington great Sean Taylor, is with his big brother’s old team at rookie minicamp this weekend, and that means the world to the Taylor family. Asked by reporters on the practice field to explain the feelings of his family when the news arrived that
Telling detail emerges about Derek Carr’s relationship with Saints
Quarterback Derek Carr’s decision to retire may have come as a shock publicly, but it sounds like he and the New Orleans Saints had no plans to go into the season together. A new detail emerged about Carr’s relationship with the Saints following the quarterback’s retirement announcement on Saturday. According
















































