Titans waive WR Tay Martin, LB Kyron Johnson
The Titans announced a handful of roster moves on Wednesday afternoon. They confirmed the previously reported signing of defensive lineman James Lynch along with announcing that they have waived wide receiver Tay Martin and linebacker Kyron Johnson. Both players were waived with injury designations. Martin had one catch for 49
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/7/25
Wednesday’s minor moves in the NFL: Baltimore Ravens Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Signed: QB Taylor Elgersma Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Rams Tennessee Titans Though the Ravens and Packers have both already announced their undrafted free agent rookie class signings, both teams added an additional name to their
Report: President Trump plans to create college sports commission
College sports needs to clean up the mess it has made for itself. The White House apparently is prepared to supply the mop and the bucket. Via Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, President Trump plans to create a presidential commission on college athletics. The forthcoming group, per the report, is
Jaguars should play Travis Hunter on only one side of the ball
There’s going to be a battle brewing in Jacksonville this Florida, regarding No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter. He’s a supremely talented player on both sides of the ball. That’s the reason he won the Heisman Trophy in 2024 after he starred as both a wide receiver and cornerback for
Ravens explore hosting draft in 2029, 2030, or 2031
With Washington, D.C., hosting the 2027 NFL draft, Baltimore wants to get in on the act, too. Via Todd Karpovich of the Baltimore Sun, the Maryland Stadium Authority is exploring the possibility of hosting the draft in 2029, 2030, or 2031. Ravens president Sashi Brown has said the team will
49ers Almost Used First-Round Pick On Offense
Each of the 49ers’ first five picks of the 2025 NFL Draft were on the defensive side of the ball, starting with Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams at No. 11 overall. General manager John Lynch recently discussed the situation in an appearance on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, claiming that,
Texans agree to terms with third-round CB Jaylin Smith
The Texans have agreed to terms with rookie cornerback Jaylin Smith, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Smith is the first of the team’s nine draft picks to come to agreement. The Texans made Smith a third-round pick, taking him with the 97th overall choice. Smith will sign a four-year, $6.16
Report: Steelers have interest in Aaron Rodgers’ ex-teammate
The Pittsburgh Steelers may reportedly replace George Pickens with one of Aaron Rodgers’ most trusted former teammates. The Steelers have an interest in trading for New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Lazard is one of Rodgers’ favored teammates, having played together
Broncos agree to terms with third-rounder Sai’vion Jones, fourth-rounder Que Robinson
The Broncos have agreements with two more draft picks ahead of their rookie minicamp this weekend. The team has reached agreement with third-round defensive lineman Sai’vion Jones and fourth-round outside linebacker Que Robinson, Luca Evans and Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post report. The Broncos previously agreed to terms with
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/7/25
Today’s draft pick signings: Denver Broncos Houston Texans The Broncos followed up yesterday’s signing of tight end Caleb Lohner (seventh round, Utah) with rookie contracts for two more of their 2025 draft picks. Bryant’s 6-foot-2, 204-pound frame, jumping ability, and strong hands make him a reliable receiver at the catch
Limited quotes emerge from Bill Belichick’s NYU book event
Bill Belichick’s second significant book-tour event apparently was uneventful. The conversation with Suzy Welch at NYU has received no significant media coverage (it seems as if no media was even present). On Wednesday, LinkedIn distributed quotes from the portion of the session that featured an interview with Jessi Hempel, a
Unflattering report emerges about George Pickens
A new report has emerged offering some context on why the Pittsburgh Steelers were so willing to part ways with wide receiver George Pickens. The Steelers on Wednesday traded Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a relatively modest return. That came as a surprise to some, who felt the Steelers
Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy is owning it
Sam Darnold is gone, and J.J. McCarthy is healthy. The Vikings will be McCarthy’s team this season, even if Kevin O’Connell doesn’t come right out and say it. In an interview with Rich Eisen on Wednesday, O’Connell danced around whether the Vikings would have a competition for the job. “J.J.
Jaguars cut big free-agent signing after just one season
The Jacksonville Jaguars made some big splashes in free agency last offseason, but they have already moved on from one of those players. Veteran wide receiver Gabe Davis was released by the Jaguars on Wednesday. The move comes roughly a year after Davis signed a three-year, $39 million contract with
Report: Packers to sign Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma
University of Wilfred Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma went undrafted last month, but the Canadian had a successful tryout at the Packers’ rookie minicamp last weekend. The Packers are expected to sign Elgersma, Dave Naylor of TSN reports. Elgersma had an invite to the Bills’ rookie minicamp this weekend but now
Broncos Considered Trading Up For Ashton Jeanty
The Broncos explored multiple trades during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, including a blockbuster move into the top-10 for Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Denver made no secret of their desire to add a running back during the lead-up to the
Texans claim LB Jackson Woodard off waivers
The Texans have added a young player to their defense. Via the NFL’s daily transaction wire, Houston has claimed linebacker Jackson Woodard off of waivers. Woodard, 22, had signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. But he was waived from the club this week. After starting his college
Tom Brady’s message to Shedeur Sanders over draft slide revealed
Tom Brady is the single best example of draft position not mattering for an NFL player, and the legendary quarterback says he has tried to remind Shedeur Sanders of that. Sanders experienced the most stunning slide in NFL Draft history last month when he fell all the way to the
Jalon Walker will wear No. 11 for Falcons, a number Julio Jones made famous
Abdul Carter couldn’t get No. 11 with the Giants as the team retired it for Phil Simms, who said no to the third overall pick’s request to don it anyway. Some will argue the Falcons should have retired No. 11, or at least not given it out quite so quickly.
Trey Hendrickson Could Hold Out Amid Contract Stalemate With Bengals
The Bengals are at a stalemate with Trey Hendrickson. The team has yet to meet his demand for a contract extension or a trade, which could lead him to hold out this summer, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Hendrickson is due $16MM in 2025, the final year of his contract.
Broncos agree to terms with WR Pat Bryant, P Jeremy Crawshaw
The Broncos have locked up more draft picks ahead of the start of their three-day rookie minicamp Friday. They agreed to terms with wide receiver Pat Bryant and punter Jeremy Crawshaw after getting an agreement with tight end Caleb Lohner on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports. Bryant
Four possible options for the Steelers to replace Pickens
Now that the Steelers have traded George Pickens, the focus shifts to what Pittsburgh does now. Moving Pickens seemed inevitable after the addition of DK Metcalf, but the Steelers are now in need of a new No. 2 wide receiver. Pittsburgh clearly didn’t want to invest in Pickens’ inconsistency
Rams waive DT David Olajiga
The Rams trimmed their roster on Wednesday. The team announced that they have waived defensive tackle David Olajiga. There was no corresponding move. Olajiga signed with the Rams’ practice squad last August and remained with the team on a future contract in January. Olajiga was born in England and became
Jets WR Allen Lazard ‘In Play’ For Steelers
After trading George Pickens to the Cowboys, the Steelers could be in the market to add depth at wide receiver. Their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers may point them towards one of his favorite targets: Allen Lazard. Lazard is currently under contract with the Jets, but he is “‘in play’ to
Tyreek Hill posts photos of second wrist surgery of offseason
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill made his second visit to the operating room of the offseason. Hill had wrist surgery in February to repair an injury that he played through during the 2024 season and he posted pictures, via David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, from a surgical bed
Two undesirable options Steelers have if they don’t sign Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. The hard place is the uninspiring quarterback room they’ve assembled for the 2025 season, and the rock is the excruciating process of negotiating with Aaron Rodgers. Until recently, the Steelers were stuck in a holding pattern while trying
Six months after tearing his ACL, Stefon Diggs is impressing his new Patriots teammates
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not yet fully cleared for all football activities as he continues to recover from last year’s torn ACL. But he’s doing plenty to impress his new teammates in New England. Diggs, who tore his ACL while playing for the Texans on October 27, is
Where do Cowboys’ George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb rank among NFL WR duos?
The trade Wednesday that sent George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys sparked a debate over the best wide receiver combos in the NFL. Here are Yardbarker’s top five, ranked in inverse order: Honorable mention: CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens | Dallas Cowboys Not so fast, Cowboys fans.
Rams will hold their June minicamp in Maui
The Rams will be taking their June minicamp on the road. The team announced that they will be traveling to Maui from Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19. The team will hold two days of workouts at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku, take part in a variety of other
Jaguars Release WR Gabe Davis
Jacksonville’s new regime continues to reshape its pass-catching corps. A year after Trent Baalke gave Gabe Davis a lucrative contract in free agency, James Gladstone is moving on. Following the exits of Christian Kirk and Evan Engram, the Jaguars announced a Davis release. The $13MM-per-year player is back in free
Samson Ebukam expects to be cleared from torn Achilles by training camp
One of the Colts’ key defenders is set to make his return. Via multiple reporters, edge rusher Samson Ebukam said on Wednesday that he will be cleared for training camp after suffering a torn Achilles last year. Ebukam, 29, signed with Indianapolis in 2023 and registered a team-leading 9.5 sacks
George Pickens trade winners, losers: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott gets a new weapon
Let’s dissect the trade’s winners and losers. Winner: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Prescott, entering his 10th season as the Cowboys starting quarterback, is the trade’s biggest winner. Paired with All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb, Pickens gives Prescott a potentially devastating 1-2 combo at wide receiver. Pickens is an excellent deep threat
Cowboys waive WR Seth Williams
The Cowboys completed a trade for George Pickens on Wednesday morning and they opened up a spot for him on the wide receiver depth chart later in the day. The team announced that they have waived Seth Williams off of their 90-man roster. Pickens was acquired from the Steelers in
George Pickens Planning To Play Out Cowboys Contract Year
The Cowboys are now the team evaluating George Pickens regarding an extension, having acquired the contract-year wide receiver from the Steelers on Wednesday morning. With CeeDee Lamb already on Dallas’ payroll at $34MM per year, Pickens should not be considered a lock to receive his second contract in Dallas. Sending
Report: George Pickens isn’t looking for contract extension now, wants to show he’s a top guy
Wide receiver George Pickens is on his way to Dallas for the final year of his rookie contract and it doesn’t sound like extension talks are on his mind ahead of his fresh start with the Cowboys. Clarence Hill of All City DLLS reports that Pickens is not “looking to
Steelers reportedly could target Aaron Rodgers favorite to replace George Pickens
Reports on Wednesday confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers were trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. The move sparked speculation about whether it signaled the Steelers’ lack of plans to sign veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers soon. If Pittsburgh were to sign Rodgers, he may already have a replacement
The George Pickens trade was a long time coming
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin usually does a very good job of keeping problems quiet and contained. That approach didn’t work with receiver George Pickens. The signs had been there, for a while, that it wasn’t going to end with Pickens signing a second (or third) contract and becoming one of
Seahawks, CB Shaquill Griffin Discussing Reunion
Shaquill Griffin worked out for the Seahawks in April. After the team’s 11-man draft haul did not include a cornerback, a reunion remains in play. A former Seahawks third-round pick, Griffin was among the Pete Carroll-era cornerbacks the team let walk in free agency. After making a few stops following
DT James Lynch to re-sign with Titans
The Titans have brought back one of their defensive contributors. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Tennessee is re-signing defensive tackle James Lynch to a one-year deal. Lynch, 26, spent last season with Tennessee, appearing in all 17 games. He was on the field for 23 percent of the club’s
Would Jets have drafted Saints’ Tyler Shough at pick No. 42?
A report surfaced shortly before the 2025 NFL Draft got underway, claiming that Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough had “piqued” the New York Jets’ interest. However, the New Orleans Saints made Shough the draft’s 40th pick before the Jets could spend selection No. 42. For an article published on Wednesday, ESPN’s
Steelers minority owner Thomas Tull: Aaron Rodgers’s situation is “more complex” than AI
As the Steelers wait for Aaron Rodgers to accept the open-ended invitation to become the team’s starting quarterback for 2025, it has become more and more clear that the Steelers expect it to occur. Eventually. Less than two weeks after principal owner Art Rooney II provided the clearest indication yet
Eagles Expected To Retain TE Dallas Goedert On Reworked Deal
10:23am: Goedert is indeed accepting a pay cut. The Eagles will reduce his 2025 number from $14.25MM to $10MM, ESPN.com’s Field Yates reports. The Pro Bowler will have the chance to earn $1MM via incentives. This updated deal, regardless of Goedert’s performance this coming season, reducing his earning potential is
Jason Garrett: Dak Prescott will be the key to George Pickens’s success in Dallas
George Pickens has, from time to time, been unhappy with his pro football career in Pittsburgh. While he might welcome a fresh start in Dallas, he’ll likely be entering his first season as a Cowboys player without a new contract. And he’ll want to have the kind of performance that
Shedeur Sanders reportedly made big admission about Giants coaches
For an article published on Tuesday, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post attempted to pour cold water over stories that previously claimed Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders bombed a predraft visit with Giants head coach Brian Daboll. It appears Sanders did himself no favors via his chats with the Giants leading up
Why did Steelers wait until after the draft to trade George Pickens?
As will be explained in an upcoming item (unless I forget to do it, which is entirely possible), the handwriting was written on the wall in permanent marker. The Steelers were trading receiver George Pickens. So why didn’t they do it before or during the 2025 draft? It was a
Texans To Re-Sign DT Foley Fatukasi
May 7th, 2025 at 9:13am CST by Sam Robinson More veteran defensive line help is heading to Houston. The Texans are reuniting with Foley Fatukasi, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. Fatukasi spent last season with the team, coming over after a Jaguars release. Fatukasi will join one of the
Jaguars release Gabe Davis – NBC Sports
The Jaguars are moving on without wide receiver Gabe Davis. The team announced that they are releasing Davis on Wednesday morning. Davis signed a three-year contract with the team as a free agent last offseason, but the team has changed their head coach and General Manager since he arrived and
Was Brady involved in Raiders’ decision to pass on Sanders?
A recent report indicated that Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady had at least some say regarding the quarterbacks acquired by first-year Raiders general manager John Spytek and new head coach Pete Carroll this offseason. Thus, it’s understandable that Brady was asked during an appearance on the latest edition
George Pickens goes to Dallas without a new contract
Add George Pickens to the list of players who will be waiting for new contracts from the Cowboys. Pickens arrives without a new deal, while entering the fourth year of his four-year rookie contract. He’s due to make $3.526 million. Which equates to roughly 10 percent of the new-money average
Steelers To Trade WR George Pickens To Cowboys
Coming up as a team interested in George Pickens during the draft, the Cowboys are indeed moving forward with a trade to land him. The Steelers will cut bait on Pickens a year early; they are sending him to Dallas, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer report. The Cowboys will