Ravens third-rounder Emery Jones likely out until training camp with shoulder injury
Ravens third-round pick Emery Jones did not take part in this weekend’s rookie minicamp and he’s unlikely to do much in the rest of the team’s offseason program. Head coach John Harbaugh said that the offensive lineman is dealing with a shoulder injury and that training camp is projected to
Texans have a crowded wide receiver room after adding second- and third-round picks
The Texans put significant draft resources into the wide receiver position, using their first pick, No. 34 overall, on wide receiver Jayden Higgins, and then taking Higgins’ Iowa State teammate, wide receiver Jaylin Noel, with the 79th overall pick in the third round. That leaves them with a crowded receiver
Chiefs sign first-round pick OT Josh Simmons to rookie deal
Simmons could end up being a bit of a project in the NFL. After a redshirt season at San Diego State, Simmons started a season at right tackle for the Aztecs before transferring to Columbus and switching to left tackle. As a redshirt junior, Simmons returned to start on the
Chiefs Sign First-Round T Josh Simmons
Following closely on the tails of the Cowboys and offensive guard Tyler Booker, the Chiefs have come to terms with Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons on his first-round rookie contract. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the four-year contract (with a fifth-year option) for the 32nd overall pick in the
Report: Browns LB Devin Bush is arrested for simple assault and harassment
Browns linebacker Devin Bush, a former first-round draft pick of the Steelers, reportedly was arrested near Pittsburgh on Sunday. Via Colin Dunlap of KDKA Radio, Dunlap was arrested for simple assault and harassment in the Bell Acres Borough. The document posted by Dunlap indicates that Bush is awaiting a preliminary
'Tush push' ban on the verge of passing?
According to Mark Maske of The Washington Post, we could see a new motion pass later this month that would effectively ban the play. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Washington will host the 2027 draft
The ultimate reality show is heading to a city that, in recent years, has become one. Axios.com reports that the 2027 will be hosted by Washington, D.C. The current plan is to conduct the event on the National Mall. The official announcement will be made on Monday, by President Trump
Tush Push Ban On The Verge Of Passing?
A little over a month ago, efforts towards a league-wide rule that would essentially ban the short-yardage play that has come to be known as the “tush push” fell short — the Packers’ proposal reportedly failed 16-16 in a 32-team vote, and three-fourths (or 28) teams are required to pass
Three takeaways from Eagles rookie camp
On Thursday, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman preached patience during an appearance on 94.1 WIP and compared Campbell’s situation to that of cornerback Cooper DeJean, who suffered a hamstring injury ahead of last year’s training camp. “I’m not saying this is apples to apples, but last year we drafted Coop
Chiefs first-round pick Josh Simmons signs rookie contract
Another first-round pick has signed his rookie contract. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons has put pen to paper on his four-year deal. The No. 32 overall pick of this year’s draft, Simmons is set to make a fully guaranteed $14.675 million. The Chiefs also hold
Ravens Sign 17 UDFAs
Going stride-for-stride with the Seahawks in competition for the league’s largest rookie crop, the Ravens, much like Seattle, have signed 17 undrafted free agent rookies to join their 11-man draft class. The newest additions to Baltimore’s 28-man rookie class are: Jahmal Banks, WR (Nebraska) Diwun Black, OLB (Temple) Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan,
Troubling report emerges about Texans WR Tank Dell’s knee injury
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a significant knee injury late last season, and it sounds like he may not take the field at all in 2025. Dell dislocated his knee and tore several ligaments after he caught a touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud in Week 16 last season.
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/4/25
Today’s only minor NFL transactions to close out the week: Philadelphia Eagles After announcing their initial undrafted free agent signing class earlier this week, Philadelphia has tacked on a late addition in Jackson. After five years of finding his footing (two seasons at Michigan and three at Washington), Jackson finally
49ers’ Fred Warner will not hold out amidst extension talks
Like quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner has been in attendance for the opening stages of the 49ers’ offseason program. Both players represent priorities on the extension front, although plenty of progress is still required in the latter’s case. Prior to the draft, it was reported San Francisco had not
Zay Flowers didn’t have knee surgery, “feeling great” in offseason work
Wide receiver Zay Flowers missed both of the Ravens’ playoff games because of a knee injury, but he’s in good shape as he heads toward the 2025 season. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that Flowers did not require any surgery to repair the injury and that he’s
Fred Warner Will Not Hold Out Amidst 49ers Extension Talks
Like quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner has been in attendance for the opening stages of the 49ers’ offseason program. Both players represent priorities on the extension front, although plenty of progress is still required in the latter’s case. Prior to the draft, it was reported San Francisco had not yet engaged
Why did Browns take Dillon Gabriel before Shedeur Sanders?
The Cleveland Browns selecting Dillon Gabriel before fellow quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft seemed shocking, but a new report has clarified why the team made that choice. In a story published Sunday, Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported the Browns were concerned with Sanders’ “negative plays” in his
Graham Walker, half-brother of Patrick Mahomes, gets tryout at Chiefs rookie minicamp
The Chiefs are conducting a rookie minicamp this weekend. With 87 players participating — 60 on a tryout basis — it’s hard to stand out. One player has a built-in advantage. As noted by ArrowheadPride.com, Rice tight end Graham Walker is taking part. He’s the half-brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick
No Timetable For Investigation Into Ravens K Justin Tucker To Conclude
The NFL’s investigation into Justin Tucker‘s alleged sexual misconduct is ongoing. As the Ravens await its findings, they have another kicker in the fold. The possibility loomed throughout the pre-draft process that Baltimore would draft a kicker for the first time in franchise history. That proved to be the case with
John Harbaugh: Any kicker decisions in next few weeks will be based on football
The Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round last month and their plans at the position came up during John Harbaugh’s press conference at the team’s rookie minicamp on Sunday. Loop’s arrival came with Justin Tucker under investigation from the league due to sexual assault allegations and Harbaugh
LB Jay Higgins, DT Jayson Jones among Ravens’ 17 undrafted free agent signings
The Ravens have had an undrafted rookie on their initial 53-man roster in 20 of the last 21 years and 17 players are vying to make in 21-of-22 later this year. Linebacker Jay Higgins may be one of the best bets. He was an All-American at Iowa in 2024 after
Chiefs Add 16 UDFAs
The Chiefs made a total of seven selections during the draft, and they will be joined by 16 undrafted free agents at rookie minicamp. Here is a look at Kansas City’s 2025 UDFA class: Elijhah Badger, WR (Florida) Jake Briningstool, TE (Clemson) Will Brooks, S (Tennessee) Dalton Cooper, T (Oklahoma State)
Zac Robinson: Kyle Pitts is a tight end first, will continue to develop tight end skills
Four years after the Falcons took him with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Kyle Pitts has not become the player Atlanta was hoping for. But the Falcons still believe Pitts can become an elite, complete tight end — and not just a receiver who has tight
Eagles sign WR Giles Jackson, waive RB Tyrion Davis-Price
The Eagles capped off this weekend’s rookie minicamp by making a couple of roster moves. They announced that they have signed wide receiver Giles Jackson to the 90-man roster. Running back Tyrion Davis-Price was waived in a corresponding transaction. Jackson went undrafted out of Washington this year. He had 135
Jalen Milroe Is A QB “Through And Through”
While one of their West division counterparts, the Raiders, envision a Taysom Hill-like trajectory for college quarterback and 2025 draftee Tommy Mellott, the Seahawks do not have the same plan for Jalen Milroe, whom Seattle selected in the third round of last month’s draft. As Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic
Kyle Williams’s decision to play in meaningless bowl game “appealed” to Patriots
Plenty of college players make the business decision to not play in meaningless bowl games. For Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams, deciding to play in a meaningless bowl game may have been a very good business decision. Williams opted to play in the Holiday Bowl for Washington State, injury risk
Jalen Ramsey linked to notable NFC team
The Miami Dolphins have been openly looking to trade Jalen Ramsey this offseason, and a reunion could potentially be in the works for the star cornerback. Ramsey and the Dolphins have mutually agreed to explore trade possibilities. During an appearance on “SportsCenter” Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said the Los Angeles
Raiders’ Sixth-Rounder Tommy Mellott To Play WR
The Raiders added two FCS quarterbacks in the sixth round of April’s draft, bringing Montana State’s Tommy Mellott and North Dakota State’s Cam Miller aboard. As our Ely Allen wrote at the time the picks were made, some scouts and analysts believed Mellott would transition to wide receiver at the
Brian Schottenheimer moves Cowboys’ lockers, with Dak Prescott now next to Micah Parsons
One of the first changes Cowboys players became aware of when they arrived for offseason work was a reorganized locker room. Among the moves are that Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons now has his locker right next to quarterback Dak Prescott’s, in an effort to join two top players and team
Did the Falcons receive lenience for the Shedeur Sanders prank call?
After the Falcons confessed a week ago today that the prank call made during the draft to quarterback Shedeur Sanders traces back to defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, many in the league wondered whether the Falcons would get a pass. They didn’t. The team was fined $250,000. Ulbrich personally was fined
Bengals Still Working On Extension For DE Trey Hendrickson
The Bengals selected edge rusher Shemar Stewart with their first-round choice (No. 17 overall) in last month’s draft. The pick created speculation that fellow EDGE Trey Hendrickson – who has been looking for a new contract from Cincinnati for several years and who was given permission to seek a trade
Dolphins To Explore Free Agency For CB Help
The Dolphins released cornerback Kendall Fuller in February and are trying to trade fellow CB Jalen Ramsey. The team is therefore in need of at least one, and possibly two, starting boundary corners, and GM Chris Grier has indicated he is looking to veteran free agents to fill the void
Bill Belichick explores hiring outside P.R. help
Bill Belichick seems to know that his current publicity plan isn’t working. Per multiple sources, Belichick has been talking to at least one experienced P.R. specialist in the hopes of boosting his book tour and/or the overall interests of the North Carolina football program. Belichick has been having conversations with
George Pickens Unlikely To Be With Steelers In 2026
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens’ time with the club is limited, according to senior NFL reporter James Palmer in a piece for Bleacher Report (video link). Palmer expects Pickens to be out of Pittsburgh at some point before the 2026 season, either as a result of a pre-deadline trade in
Remember those trades Jerry Jones was working on? It’s been crickets ever since
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Children of all ages. It’s the greatest show on earth. Even if, for 30 years now, we’ve got not a damn thing to show for it. Fans and media have begun to wake up to the notion that Cowboys owner and
Cowboys rookie CB Shavon Revel “can pretty much do everything” after 2024 ACL tear
Cornerback Shavon Revel’s bid to be a first-round pick in the 2025 draft hit a significant road bump when he tore his ACL while playing for East Carolina last September. Revel’s inability to get on the field helped cause him fall to the third round, but his surgeon might have
Andrew Berry: Deion Sanders was “not a significant factor” in Browns’ evaluation of Shedeur
After drafting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry was asked at a press conference whether the big personality and big platform of Sanders’ father, Deion Sanders, had anything to do with Shedeur falling to the fifth round. Berry said he doesn’t know whether
Agent calls explanation he got for Quinn Ewers’s slide to round seven “chickensh-t”
Quinn Ewers was the 13th and final quarterback taken in the 2025 draft, at pick No. 231 in the seventh round. Some teams had him rated higher than that, but they didn’t take him. Agent Ron Slavin told Todd Archer of ESPN.com that, the day after the draft, Slavin reached
Vikings issue Kirk Cousins’s No. 8 to Sam Howell
Sam Howell has a new number. And it’s Kirk Cousins’s old number. The new Vikings backup wore No. 7 at North Carolina. No. 14 with the Commanders, and No. 6 in Seattle. Those three numbers were taken in Minnesota. So it’ll be No. 8 for Howell. Cousins spent six years
Ikem Ekwonu Aiming For Panthers Extension
Ikem Ekwonu will remain with the Panthers for at least the next two seasons given the team’s recent decision on his fifth-year option. If Carolina’s left tackle starter has his way, though, he will stay in place beyond 2026. Ekwonu took on starting duties as a rookie and he has manned
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/3/25
May 3rd, 2025 at 8:00pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s lone draft pick signing: Philadelphia Eagles The Eagles inked four of their draftees to rookie deals yesterday, and they have taken care of another pierce of business on that front. Half of Philadelphia’s selections are yet to be signed,
Chiefs cut DE BJ Thompson, LB Blake Lynch
The Chiefs needed roster spots to sign 16 undrafted free agents. To that end, the team waived defensive end BJ Thompson and released linebacker Blake Lynch, Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest reports. Thompson will revert to the Chiefs’ injured reserve if he clears waivers, allowing him to continue his rehab.
Packers Have Conducted Jaire Alexander Trade Talks
The top offseason storyline for the Packers remains the future of Jaire Alexander. The high-priced corner is still in the organization at this point, although he was absent from Green Bay’s voluntary workouts this week. Participation on that front should not be expected as things stand. The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports
Two-time Pro Bowl WR hints that 2025 season will be his last
A longtime NFL wide receiver seems to be approaching 2025 as his final curtain call. Speaking this week at a team community event, Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen was asked by reporters if next season could be his final one in the NFL. Thielen responded that it may indeed be
Peter King tees off on Bill Belichick’s book tour
As NFL media goes, few are more respected and admired than Peter King. He retired last year, but he retains a part-time presence in the broader pro football ecosystem. And when he speaks, people listen. Peter had something to say about Bill Belichick’s recent CBS interview, conducted as part of
Seahawks Announce 17-Man NFL UDFA Class
The Seahawks added one of the NFL’s largest draft classes this year with 11 rookies selected last week. After there was a heavy focus on offense in the draft (nine offensive players to just two defensive), Seattle announced a 17-man undrafted free agent signing class that leaned much more heavily
Ravens sign nine of their 11 draft picks
The Ravens signed nine members of their draft class on Saturday’s first day of rookie minicamp, the team announced. Offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. (third round), inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan (fourth round), and offensive tackle Carson Vinson (fifth round) now are signed. Baltimore’s five sixth-round picks – cornerback Bilhal Kone,
2025 NFL Draft Rumors: Texans, Browns, Williams
We entered the 2025 NFL Draft in unprecedented waters as all 32 teams were set to have their own first-round pick for the first time since the AFL-NFL merger. In fact, when the Tennessee was put on the clock, all teams still had their own first-round pick. Before that, the
Ravens sign OL Joe Noteboom
The Ravens signed offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom on Saturday, the team announced. Noteboom spent his entire eight-year career with the Rams, playing at both guard and tackle positions. He has played 71 career games with 35 starts. The Ravens added three offensive linemen in the draft, taking Emery Jones Jr.
Ravens Sign T Joseph Noteboom
The Ravens have had a busy morning of paperwork today. After announcing the signing of nine of their 11 draft picks, they’ve now announced that they’ve added some starting offensive tackle depth by agreeing to terms on a contract with Joseph Noteboom. Though contract details are not yet known, The