A.J. Brown isn’t interested in Olympics flag football, since it conflicts with training camp
Eagles receiver A.J. Brown is very good at tackle football. And that’s good enough for him. Meeting with reporters on Tuesday, Brown made it clear that he has no interest in pressing pause on his primary gig to play flag football in the Olympics. “I heard the Olympics is during
Raiders OC Kelly trying to make big change with Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty has been playing football a certain way for nearly his entire career, and it’s kind of worked out for him. He rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns last season for Boise State and found himself selected No. 6 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025
Chiefs sign third-round CB Nohl Williams
The Chiefs signed third-round cornerback Nohl Williams, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. His signing leaves only second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott unsigned among the Chiefs’ seven draft picks. First-round offensive lineman Josh Simmons, third-round defensive end Ashton Gillotte, fourth-round wide receiver Jalen Royals, fifth-round linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and seventh-round
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/20/25
May 20th, 2025 at 8:38pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Houston Texans Signed: DB Keydrain Calligan Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Moose Muhammad III was a notable UDFA signing by the Panthers considering his connection to the organization. The wide receiver’s father is Muhsin Muhammad,
Jalen Milroe officially signs his rookie deal
Seahawks third-round pick Jalen Milroe signed his rookie contract on Tuesday, the team announced. He is the ninth of Seattle’s 11 draft picks to sign. Last week, the Seahawks signed first-round pick Grey Zabel, fifth-rounders Rylie Mills, Tory Horton and Robbie Ouzts, sixth-rounder Bryce Cabeldue, and seventh-rounders Damien Martinez, Mason
10 must-have NFL players for Olympics flag football
C | Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs Humphrey has three Pro Bowl selections, two Super Bowl championships and an All-Pro nomination in his first four seasons. Easily the best pass-blocker among NFL centers, he’ll fit nicely in front of Daniels. WR/RB | Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals The 25-year-old pass-catcher has
Peyton Manning changed Joe Burrow’s mind about appearing on the Quarterback series
Joe Burrow declined to appear on Season 1 of the Netflix series Quarterback. He is featured in Season 2, which debuts in July. So what changed? “They caught me on a good day,” Burrow joked Tuesday, via Jay Morrison of SI.com. It actually was Peyton Manning, the show’s executive producer,
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/20/25
Today’s draft pick signings: Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs The Lions continue to chip away at their draft class, with only their first-round pick (DT Tyleik Williams) and second-round pick (G Tate Ratledge) remaining unsigned. The Lions clearly have high hopes for the latest signing, as the team used the
Owners voted 32-0 to allow active players participate in Olympic flag football
As of late March, the league office had some work to do to get the owners to get behind the idea of loaning active players to Olympic flag football. The NFL got it done, and then some. PFT has confirmed that the vote on the resolution allowing active players to
Why adding Tom Brady was crucial for Raiders owner Mark Davis
The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t had stability in their organization for many seasons. That’s led to poor performances on the field, including this past year when the Raiders finished 4-13. That didn’t sit well with Raiders owner Mark Davis, who named Pete Carroll the head coach after dismissing Antonio Pierce
Report: Proposal to revise playoff seeding likely won’t pass
The Commissioner’s arm-twisting powers only go so far. He wants to revamp playoff seeding, in order to make late-season games more compelling. The pending proposal would take the seven playoff qualifiers and seed them based on record. Division champions would no longer be guaranteed the No. 4 seed, at worst.
Cam Ward, Will Levis Splitting Reps At Titans Practices
The Titans are clearly committed to Cam Ward as their long-term quarterback, but head coach Brian Callahan isn’t rushing into naming his Week 1 starter. As ESPN’s Turron Davenport writes, Ward evenly split reps with Will Levis as the Titans opened Phase 2 of their offseason activities. Callahan acknowledged that
Dak Prescott cleared for everything except contact
Dak Prescott’s right hamstring tore off the bone in a Week 9 game against the Falcons. He underwent surgery Nov. 13 and started his rehab soon after. Six months later, the Cowboys quarterback is close to being all the way back. The team’s medical staff has yet to fully clear
Burrow may be using strategy to get Bengals to sign Hendrickson
Once again, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is using the bully pulpit to convince the team to sign his teammates. In February, Burrow said he would revise his contract to create more cap space for the Bengals to help them re-sign wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Cincinnati then
49ers announce Brock Purdy’s five-year contract extension
Brock Purdy officially signed his five-year contract extension through the 2030 season, the team announced Tuesday. “Brock is a tremendous leader and a fantastic representative for the 49ers organization, and we are ecstatic to get this deal done,” General Manager John Lynch said in a statement. “When we took him
Titans aren’t fooling anyone with their QB competition talk
The Tennessee Titans are so convinced that Cam Ward is a future franchise cornerstone that there was never any real chance of them drafting another player first overall or trading the pick. Now, NFL fans and rival teams are supposed to believe Ward is competing with Will Levis for a
Nick Sirianni declines to share any details about his new contract, including duration
When it comes to player contracts, the system generates full and complete transparency. When it comes to head-coaching contracts, the media and fans know only what the team and the coach is willing to share. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is willing to share nothing at all about his new contract.
Why Cameron Heyward knew Steelers would draft Derrick Harmon over a QB
It was somewhat surprising when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead of a quarterback with the 21st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Per Josh Carney of Steelers Depot, Harmon admitted during the latest edition of the “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward” podcast that
Joe Burrow: Another night game in Baltimore isn’t ideal
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said on Tuesday that it is “a little disappointing” that the team does not have an international game because he would like to play on “a stage like that” as the NFL tries to grow its global footprint. It wasn’t the only part of the team’s
Perception Exists Giants’ Front Office Preferred Shedeur Sanders
After three seasons attempting to make an inherited quarterback work, the Joe Schoen–Brian Daboll regime will attempt to move their way off hot seats via the passer they drafted. Jaxson Dart is now in place after Daniel Jones did not come close to living up to his $40MM-per-year contract. Dart-Giants
USA Football acknowledges “tremendous responsibility” to select and train Olympic flag football players
The NFL has cleared the path for active players to participate in the 2028 Olympic games. The real game has yet to begin. With the league limiting participation in the flag football tournament to be held three years from now to one player per franchise, the team must be picked
Does Cowboys’ Schottenheimer know what he’s getting into with Pickens?
It sounds like new Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has been on his best behavior so far. On May 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers dealt Pickens and a 2027 sixth-rounder to the Cowboys for a 2027 third and fifth-rounder. Maturity concerns were one key reason the Steelers traded the talented wideout.
49ers’ sale of minority stake sets record with $8.6 billion valuation
NFL business keeps on booming. And the value of NFL franchise equity keeps on escalating. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the sale of a slice of the 49ers, approved by NFL owners on Tuesday, carries a total franchise valuation of $8.6 billion. That breaks the record set last
Joe Burrow offers his take on Trey Hendrickson’s contract dispute
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been adamant that the team needs to take care of its star players contractually this offseason. That stance has not changed even though it has brought one of his teammates into a public dispute with the organization. Burrow gave his full support to Bengals
Panthers sign WR T.J. Luther, waive WR Moose Muhammad III
The Panthers have made a couple of changes to their wide receiver group. The team announced the signing of T.J. Luther on Tuesday. Moose Muhammad III was waived with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Luther signed with the Jets after going undrafted in 2023. He landed on Carolina’s
QB Geno Smith endorses new Raiders coach’s ‘explosive’ attack
In his short time with the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith likes what he sees from new coordinator Chip Kelly’s offense. The Raiders are continuing voluntary organized team activities for the week of May 19. In a story by Ted Nguyen published in The Athletic on Tuesday, Smith cited the
Charles Woodson approved as Browns limited partner
Hall of Famer Charles Woodson has been approved as a limited partner in the Browns ownership group, the franchise announced on Tuesday. An Ohio native and the state’s “Mr. Football” in 1994, Woodson is the first minority owner added since Jimmy and Dee Haslam became the team’s controlling owners in
Chargers 2025 schedule analysis: Circle the date, easiest, toughest stretches
Circle the date: Sept. 5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Week 1) | To win their first AFC West title since the 2009 season, the Chargers must beat the Chiefs, something they’ve struggled to do recently. L.A. last beat Kansas City in a road game in September 2021.
Broncos to host joint practice with Cardinals in August
The Cardinals will do more than play a preseason game in Denver this summer. They and the Broncos announced that the two teams will hold a joint practice before they play on Saturday, August 16. The practice session will take place two days before the game. It’s the third time
Patriots Rejected Two Trade Offers For Second-Round Pick
The Patriots have been linked to showing interest in the player the Dolphins chose in Round 2, guard Jonah Savaiinaea, but after the Arizona product went off the board, multiple teams eyed the Patriots’ No. 38 choice. An episode of Forged in Foxborough details a Bears offer for No. 38; the
Zac Taylor has no update on Trey Hendrickson, but has spoken with him
Last week, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson showed up in street clothes for Cincinnati’s voluntary workout and told reporters that things had become “personal” in his contract dispute. Speaking to the media as the team’s Phase II session was ongoing, Hendrickson cited a text he received from head coach Zac
Eagles OL has great response to potential tush push ban
There appears to be growing momentum for some sort of tush push ban in the NFL, and one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ standout offensive linemen appears to be bracing himself for it. Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata appears to be at peace with the prospect of a ban on the
Brian Schottenheimer: Means a lot that Micah Parsons has been at voluntary work
The Cowboys held their first organized team activities of the spring this week and head coach Brian Schottenheimer was happy to see defensive end Micah Parsons in attendance. Schottenheimer did not say at a Tuesday press conference how much work Parsons has been doing or how often he has attended
Dolphins Interested In CB Asante Samuel Jr.; Rasul Douglas, James Bradberry On Radar
Jalen Ramsey is still a member of the Dolphins, but a trade remains the expectation in that case. Moving on from the All-Pro will create a notable cornerback vacancy, and to no surprise a few free agent options are on the team’s radar. The Dolphins have made contact with Asante Samuel Jr., Barry
Shemar Stewart remains on sideline due to contract dispute
Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and on the sidelines during the club’s on-field work. The rookie edge rusher has been embroiled in a contract dispute with the club and has not been participating during Cincinnati’s voluntary workouts — though he has been in the building. Kelsey Conway of
What has already impressed Browns’ Sanders about Gabriel
Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel have only been teammates since the Cleveland Browns acquired both quarterbacks during the 2025 NFL Draft in late April. It seems they have already begun building somewhat of a bond as they prepare to compete with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for reps and in-game
Patriots to practice with Commanders, Vikings this summer
The Patriots are planning joint practices before each of their first two preseason games this summer. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about plans for such practices during a Tuesday press conference from the team’s facility. Vrabel said that the plan is for the team to work out with Washington
Raiders 2025 schedule analysis: Circle the date, easiest, toughest stretches
Circle the date: Sept. 7 at New England Patriots (Week 1) | This offseason, the Raiders hired new head coach Pete Carroll, a Super Bowl champion, to turn around the franchise after a 4-13 season. He could face an immediate test in Week 1. The Patriots also went 4-13 in 2024,
Report: Dolphins have interest in Asante Samuel Jr.
Miami has reached out to another veteran cornerback. Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins called to inquire about cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. Samuel is still recovering from neck surgery and has not received an offer from Miami. He also has not been in for a visit. But
Contract Dispute Ongoing Between Bengals, Shemar Stewart
Shemar Stewart sat out the Bengals’ rookie minicamp as a result of the fact he has yet to sign his initial NFL contract. The structure of the pact was at the heart of the issue, and that is still the case. Stewart has attended meetings during voluntary offseason work, but Kelsey
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