NFL declines comment on proposed White House cuts to TBI research and education
Commissioner Roger Goodell went to Washington on Monday. While he was standing in the Oval Office, a report emerged from ESPN.com regarding a White House proposal to slash millions from the budget for traumatic brain injury research and education. In response to an email from PFT, the NFL has declined
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/5/25
May 5th, 2025 at 7:55pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams Josiah Deguara brings 65 games of experience to Arizona, with the majority of those appearances coming during his four seasons with the Packers. While he’s had a consistent special teams
Ravens made a “football decision” (wink, nod) about Justin Tucker
The Ravens have been in a delicate spot from the moment the first allegations surfaced in January against kicker Justin Tucker. On Monday, they made an indelicate exit from the relationship. On one hand, there have been no findings that Tucker has done anything wrong, in civil court, criminal court,
Do Eagles have a backup plan if ‘tush push’ is banned?
The Philadelphia Eagles want to revive an often-forgotten position to help continue their dominance in the run game and potentially make up for the “tush push” play if it’s banned. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie called into Sports Radio 94WIP to celebrate legendary defensive end Brandon Graham, who announced his retirement
Will Johnson on falling to second round: They going to have to pay for this shit
If Will Johnson’s knee is OK, the Cardinals got a steal with the 47th overall pick. No one expected the Michigan cornerback still to be in the green room after the first round ended. Johnson reportedly had a medical red flag on his knee, which is the reason he fell.
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/5/25
Today’s draft pick signings: Kansas City Chiefs After quickly signing OT Josh Simmons to his first-round rookie contract, the Chiefs are now pivoting to the other end of their draft board, agreeing to contracts with their final two selections from the 2025 draft. Bassa was a four-year starter at Oregon,
Texans interested in building team headquarters away from the stadium
The Texans’ current practice facility and team headquarters is located at NRG Stadium. Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that the team is interested in moving from the stadium and building a facility that could include an entertainment district. The Cowboys began that trend in 2016 when they debuted
Quinn Ewers’ Agent Explains Draft Slide
Quinn Ewers didn’t do enough during the 2024 campaign to warrant being one of the first quarterbacks off the draft board. Still, it was a surprise when the Texas signal caller slid all the way to the seventh round, and he was ultimately the final QB taken when he was
Chiefs sign 2025 draft picks Jeffrey Bassa, Brashard Smith
The Chiefs have made it official with a pair of their draft picks. According to the league’s Monday transaction wire, Kansas City signed 2025 draftees linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and running back Brashard Smith. Bassa, 22, was the No. 156 overall pick in the fifth round out of Oregon. He was
Ravens’ rookie made releasing Justin Tucker inevitable
Justin Tucker’s time with the Baltimore Ravens has come to an unceremonious end. The Ravens officially released their longtime kicker on Monday. And while opinions about why Baltimore made this move are all over the place, it’s not surprising to those who have been paying attention. In fact, Tucker’s days
White House’s proposed budget dramatically cuts funding for traumatic brain injury research
As the man whose signature appears on every NFL football was in the Oval Office for the announcement that the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C., ESPN.com published an important piece of news regarding one of the spending objectives of the man whose signature looks like the
No Timeline For Texans WR Tank Dell’s Return
Tank Dell‘s 2024 season came to an abrupt end when he suffered a massive knee injury in Week 16. The Texans wideout still faces a very long road to recovery, and no firm timeline exists for him to return to the field. “For Tank, I want him to continue to
Ravens will designate Justin Tucker as a post-June 1 cut
The Ravens announced Monday they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker. Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com reports the team will designate Tucker as a post-June 1 release. The move will allow the Ravens to spread out Tucker’s $7.5 million in dead cap money — the biggest dead cap hit in NFL history
Ravens release K Justin Tucker in a ‘football decision’
The Baltimore Ravens announced a major decision on the future of kicker Justin Tucker on Monday. The Ravens confirmed that they are releasing Tucker after 13 seasons as the team’s kicker. In a statement, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said the decision was “incredibly difficult,” but the team made the move
Ravens release Justin Tucker – NBC Sports
Kicker Justin Tucker is no longer a member of the Ravens. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta announced Tucker’s release via a statement on Monday afternoon. The move comes a day after Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that an NFL investigation into misconduct allegations against Tucker was still in progress
Ravens Release K Justin Tucker
Justin Tucker‘s tenure with the Ravens has come to an end. The decorated kicker was released on Monday, per a team announcement. “Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances,” a statement from general manager Eric DeCosta reads in part. “Considering our current roster, we have made the
Cardinals sign TE Josiah Deguara
The Cardinals announced an addition to their 90-man roster on Monday. They have signed tight end Josiah Deguara. The team did not announce any terms of the deal. Deguara spent the 2024 season with the Jaguars and had three catches for 14 yards in 15 appearances. The Packers picked Deguara
Could Cowboys reunite with veteran WR?
The draft came and went without the Cowboys adding at the receiver spot. At least one addition amongst the veterans still on the market is expected as a result, with a familiar face on the team’s radar. Amari Cooper‘s name was recently mentioned as a wideout the Cowboys have discussed
DeMeco Ryans: Tank Dell is doing real well in his rehab, no timeline for when he’ll play
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a gruesome knee injury in December that knocked him out not only for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, but could cost him the 2025 season as well. But Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said today that Dell is on the road
Mutual Interest Between Cowboys, WR Amari Cooper
The draft came and went without the Cowboys adding at the receiver spot. At least one addition amongst the veterans still on the market is expected as a result, with a familiar face on the team’s radar. Amari Cooper‘s name was recently mentioned as a wideout the Cowboys have discussed
John Lynch: We’re having “really good, positive discussions” with Brock Purdy
The 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are still in the middle of negotiating a new contract, as Purdy has clearly earned a raise after his first three pro seasons. But it doesn’t seem like anything is imminent when it comes to striking a deal. General Manager John Lynch joined Chris
Three burning questions for 2025 Dolphins
Miami hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years and missed the postseason in 2024. Dolphins fans want answers, but we have questions about their 2025 campaign. Is HC Mike McDaniel on the hot seat? At the end of last season, 84-year old team owner Stephen Ross took to social
Rams sign WR Britain Covey
The Rams have added another player to their receiver group. The team announced that they have signed Britain Covey as a free agent. It’s a one-year deal for Covey and no other terms of the pact have been announced. Covey signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in
Packers Sign 10 UDFAs
While serving as the host of the 2025 draft, the Packers selected eight rookies over the course of the three-day event. Green Bay has since added to its rookie class with the following UDFA signings: Johnathan Baldwin, CB (UNLV) Brant Banks, T (Rice) Kahzir Brown, S (FAU) Tyler Cooper, G (Minnesota) Tyron Herring, CB (Delaware)
Texans S Jimmie Ward out of boot, starting to run after foot surgery
The Texans closed out the 2024 season without safety Jimmie Ward, but it looks like he’s on track to be back for the start of the 2025 campaign. Ward suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 16 and had surgery to repair it. On Monday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans
Three burning questions for 2025 Broncos
During the 2024 season, the Denver Broncos snapped an eight-year playoff drought, but it’s fair to wonder whether they’ll continue progressing this upcoming season. With that in mind, here are three burning questions for the Broncos heading into the 2025 season: How can QB Bo Nix make a second-year leap?
Rams, Matthew Stafford finalize details of new contract
The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford agreed to continue their partnership for 2025 months ago. But now, details are finally emerging of Stafford’s renegotiated contract. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Stafford will earn $44 million in the coming season, with $4 million already paid and the remaining $40 million
Raiders Add Anthony Patch To Front Office
The Raiders have added an experienced executive to their front office. The team announced on Monday that Anthony Patch has been hired under the title of senior personnel executive. Patch’s time in the NFL began with the Dolphins in 2001. The majority of his career has taken place in Philadelphia. however. He
Jon Gruden becomes part owner of the AF1’s Nashville Kats
Jon Gruden is back. Sort of. The founding member of the FFCA has become a part owner of Arena Football One’s Nashville Kats. The Kats are owned by Fisher Football Ventures LLC. Former Oilers/Titans and Rams coach Jeff Fisher is the Commissioner of AF1. Per the press release, Gruden “will
Panthers Pro Bowl DT aiming for Week 1 return amid rehab
The Panthers were without Derrick Brown for essentially the entire 2024 campaign. If the Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s rehab continues as planned, though, a full slate in 2025 should be possible. A Week 1 meniscus tear led to surgery (in the form of a full repair) and began a lengthy
Raiders name Anthony Patch senior personnel executive
The Raiders have added to their front office under first-year General Manager John Spytek. Las Vegas announced on Monday that the club has hired Anthony Patch as senior personnel executive. Patch was previously with the Eagles, serving as senior director of college scouting. He’d held that position since 2016, previously
Panthers DT Derrick Brown Aiming For Week 1 Return
The Panthers were without Derrick Brown for essentially the entire 2024 campaign. If the Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s rehab continues as planned, though, a full slate in 2025 should be possible. A Week 1 meniscus tear led to surgery (in the form of a full repair) and began a lengthy rehab process
Inside Phil Simms’s deliberations on whether to allow Abdul Carter to wear No. 11
It happened quickly on Friday. On Monday morning, the whole story emerged. Starting with an appearance on FanDuel TV, former Giants quarterback Phil Simms opened the door on possibly allowing his retired number (11) to be worn by Carter, who had previously been spurned in his effort to wear Lawrence
Insider addresses what could prevent a Bill Belichick NFL return
Multiple noteworthy members of the football community suggested this past winter that the buyout for an NFL team to grab head coach Bill Belichick from the North Carolina Tar Heels program dropping from $10M to $1M after June 1 indicates Belichick could return to the league as early as the
UFL, UFL players sign CBA through 2026
The UFL officially has labor peace. The spring league announced on Monday that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement has been signed with the UFL Players Association. The agreement runs through 2026. Among other things, the new agreement increases salaries and provides full-year health insurance. “We have reached a Collective Bargaining
The ‘Most touchdown receptions in a single NFL season’ quiz
Happy 52nd birthday to former Carolina Panther star wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad! Over his 14 year career “Moose,” made two Pro Bowls and named to First Team All-Pro in 2004 when he led the entire NFL receiving yards (1,405) and touchdowns (16). Which brings us to today’s quiz. An NFL
Christian Watson “in a really good spot” in ACL rehab
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson set a career high by appearing in 15 games during the 2024 season, but his health took a turn for the worse in the final game of the regular season. Watson tore his ACL in a Week 18 loss to the Bears and the timing
Dolphins Unwilling To Retain Money In Jalen Ramsey Trade?
Jalen Ramsey remains a trade candidate to watch as the Dolphins look to find a landing spot for him. Efforts on that front will, to no surprise, be influenced in large part by the finances of the situation. Ramsey has four years remaining on his contract, including $21.1MM in outstanding guarantees
As Eagles tried to trade up, Falcons offered far more to land 26th overall pick
The Falcons paid a very steep price to acquire the 26th overall pick in this year’s draft, a package of picks that included their first-round pick next year. That came as a surprise to the Eagles, who were also looking to trade up at the time — but weren’t willing
Patriots legends rip Giants’ Carter over Lawrence Taylor number request
As noted by ESPN, New York Giants rookie pass-rusher Abdul Carter recently struck out in his attempts to bring either Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 or Phil Simms’ No. 11 jerseys out of retirement. During the latest edition of the “Dudes on Dudes” podcast, New England Patriots franchise icons Rob Gronkowski
Report: New Packers tush push proposal will ban all pushing
The tush push is about to get shoved out of the rulebook. It didn’t happen in March. It’s likely coming in two weeks. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that, when the owners meet in Minneapolis on May 20 and 21, they are “expected to consider a revised proposal
LSU coach discusses what Will Campbell will offer Patriots
Since April 24, numerous stories have touched upon how first-year New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wanted to make LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell the fourth pick of the 2025 NFL Draft because of what Campbell can offer the club on game days and in the locker room. During
Julian Edelman elected to Patriots Hall of Fame
The Patriots have announced the latest addition to their Hall of Fame. Wide receiver Julian Edelman won a fan vote to become the 37th inductee into the Hall. The Patriots previously announced that former head coach Bill Parcells will also be inducted this year. Edelman was a seventh-round pick out
Browns LB Devin Bush Charged With Simple Assault, Harassment
Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested in the Bell Acres Borough of Pennsylvania on Sunday, as first reported by Colin Dunlap of KDKA radio. Bush now faces charges of simple assault and harassment. Per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, court records show Bush has been arraigned and has posted a
Bill Belichick’s book-tour adventure moves news needle in the UK
Some stories cross over from the NFL beat to mainstream news. A precious few manage to move the needle in London. The Bill Belichick book-tour adventure has done that. A long article appeared prominently in The Sunday Times. Strange as it sounds, given the fact that the league sells out
Which players benefited the most from the 2025 NFL offseason?
Thanks to free agency, trades, and draft moves, a set of players came out of this offseason benefiting from some decisions teams made. Here is Yardbarker’s annual look at the players whose situations have improved significantly during the offseason. Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ryan
Ravens second-round pick Mike Green: Falling to Ravens a “blessing in disguise”
Edge rusher Mike Green’s wait to be drafted took longer than he would have liked, but his eventual landing spot cushioned the blow. Green led FBS players with 17 sacks at Marshall last year, which led some to predict that he’d be a first-round pick. Green slipped to the Ravens
Insider addresses if, when Steelers could part ways with Pickens
Some members of the football community remain surprised that the Pittsburgh Steelers held onto wide receiver George Pickens through the completion of the 2025 NFL Draft, in part because he seemingly isn’t close to signing any type of contract extension while in the final year of his rookie deal. NFL insider James
Browns are aware of, gathering information about Devin Bush’s arrest
The Browns issued a statement regarding linebacker Devin Bush on Monday morning. A report on Sunday night said that Bush had been arrested for simple assault and harassment in Pennsylvania and the Browns confirmed, via multiple reporters, that they are aware of the arrest. The team also said that they
Seahawks rookie Elijah Arroyo: I’m a tight end, but count myself as a receiver
Wide receiver moves have been a major storyline for the Seahawks this offseason as they parted ways with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett before signing Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The Seahawks also drafted a pair of wideouts to go with the veteran additions and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but the biggest