Duke Tobin: We have our receivers, the rest of the league can go find their own
The Bengals have made it official with their top two receivers, announcing that both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have signed their respective extensions with the club. Chase and Higgins are now both tied to the organization with multi-year contracts. “Ja’Marr and Tee have proven they are outstanding wide receivers.
Steelers players growing frustrated with team’s handling of QB situation?
Veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward raised eyebrows and generated headlines when he said on the latest edition of his “Not Just Football” podcast that his message to quarterback Aaron Rodgers is: “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t.” During a Tuesday appearance on Pittsburgh
Despite massive Super Bowl audience, streaming almost matches linear for February 2025
The world has changed. Linear TV keeps shrinking. Streaming keeps growing. The latest example comes from the numbers generated in February 2025. Via Rick Porter of the Hollywood Reporter, the split between TV use between broadcast/cable and streaming was nearly identical. For broadcast (21.2 percent) and cable (23.2 percent), the
Chargers Sign C Andre James
Andre James was among the players cut at the start of the new league year last week, but he has not needed to wait long to find a new deal. The veteran center signed with the Chargers on Tuesday, per a team announcement. James spent the first six years of his
Bills announce their 2025 coaching staff
The Bills have finalized the coaching staff for the 2025 season. Sean McDermott (head coach) Joe Brady (offensive coordinator) Bobby Babich (defensive coordinator) Chris Tabor (special teams coordinator) Jahmile Addae (cornerbacks) Rob Boras (tight ends) Ronald Curry (quarterbacks) Joe Danna (safeties) Austin Gund (assistant offensive line) Adam Henry (wide receivers)
Cam Ward reveals ‘dream’ NFL landing spot
While many in the NFL community are convinced that the Tennessee Titans will hold onto the first pick of the 2025 draft to land Miami quarterback Cam Ward, the New Orleans Saints, with plenty of questions about its QB situation beyond 2025, could be players for Ward with the ninth
CB Bryce Hall agrees to one-year deal to return to Bucs
Cornerback Bryce Hall is re-signing with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Hall, 27, played 17 defensive snaps and three on special teams before dislocating the ankle and fracturing the fibula in his right leg in the season opener against Washington. He
NFC South Contract Details: Deablo, Hughes, Rozeboom, Jackson
March 18th, 2025 at 11:02pm CST by Ely Allen As we continue to see new details come out for contracts on recent free agency deals, we’ll attempt to corral some of the more important pieces of information here. Specifically, here are some coming from two teams out of the NFC
Vikings hire Charlie Frye, Jordan Traylor as assistant coaches
The Vikings announced they’ve added a pair of assistant coaches on Tuesday, including a former NFL quarterback. Minnesota has hired Jordan Traylor as assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach and Charlie Frye as a defensive assistant. Traylor was previously with the Saints, working as a scouting assistant, defensive assistant, and most
Will the Packers make this shocking move in first round of draft?
The Green Bay Packers just don’t draft wide receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft. That’s a tried and true statement around Green Bay, so much so that it may as well be known as a fact. The last first-round pick the Packers used on a wide receiver
Vikings, 49ers announce Jordan Mason trade
The trade that sends running back Jordan Mason from San Francisco to Minnesota became official on Tuesday. Both teams have announced the deal. It’s a swap of fifth- and sixth-round picks in 2025, giving the 49ers a net bump of 27 spots from No. 187 to No. 160. The deal
Broncos, Seahawks Pursued TE Juwan Johnson; Latest On Evan Engram’s Free Agency Call
In what may be the least surprising free agency what-if in this year’s cycle, the Broncos were one of the teams in on Juwan Johnson. The veteran tight end confirmed (via ESPN.com’s Katherine Terrell) a Sean Payton reunion was on the table. The Broncos already employ two former Saints tight
Lions re-sign RB Craig Reynolds, DL Pat O’Connor
The Lions re-signed a couple of their free agents on Tuesday. The team announced that they have agreed to new deals with running back Craig Reynolds and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor. Reynolds spent time with Washington, Jacksonville, and Atlanta before landing with the Lions in 2021. He played in 14
Steelers legend has surprising take on team’s QB situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to believe that Aaron Rodgers would give them a better chance to win a Super Bowl next season than Russell Wilson, but one franchise legend clearly has his doubts about that. Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher shared some of his thoughts on the team’s big
Agent: Bengals pivoted from tagging and trading Tee Higgins to keeping him
The Bengals, as we now know, decided to convert the second Tee Higgins franchise tag into a four-year deal. The decision to sign him to a multi-year deal was fairly recent. Agent Rocky Arceneaux, who represents both Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, told Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer on Tuesday
2025 QB Draft Race Muddled Behind Ward
As the pre-draft process has worn on, some things have become extremely clear while others have become increasingly muddled. After some early competition from Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward has easily established himself as the top passing option in this year’s draft class, and the closer we get
Jalen Milroe has dinner with Steelers contingent ahead of Pro Day
Alabama’s Pro Day is Wednesday, which means teams interested in Jalen Milroe will be in Tuscaloosa. Ahead of whatever he will do on the field, Milroe had dinner with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, General Manager Omar Khan and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Pittsburgh still
Draft guru explains why Shedeur Sanders is ‘perfect fit’ for this NFC team
Although the New York Giants could still sign Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers, a new mock draft has them taking another high-profile quarterback. In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Giants taking Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (6-foot-1, 212 pounds) with pick No. 3. On a Tuesday
Tee Higgins prefers not to be known as the highest-paid No. 2 receiver
When Bengals receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins simultaneously agreed to and announced new deals with the team, the implication (given the numbers) was obvious. At $40.25 million per year in new money, Chase is WR1. At $28.75 million per year, Higgins is WR2. Higgins doesn’t want to be known
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/18/25
Tuesday’s minor transactions: Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Las Vegas Raiders Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints New York Giants Washington Commanders Clapp returns to the Big Easy after three seasons away from the team. Clapp has enjoyed more opportunities to start with the Chargers and Bills over the past three years
Murder charges are filed in connection with death of reporter during Super Bowl week
Murder charges have been filed in connection with the death of a Kansas City-based reporter during Super Bowl week in New Orleans. Via the Associated Press, 48-year-old Danette Colbert is accused of second-degree murder. The victim was Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter and anchor for Telemundo. Colbert was arrested last
Kupp made deal with new Seahawks teammate for jersey number
Cooper Kupp has joined a new team after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams, but the star wide receiver has found a way to keep his jersey number. Kupp signed a three-year, $45M deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. He was formally
Tez Johnson stands on 4.51 combine time in the 40, deciding not to run at pro day
Oregon wide receiver Tez Johnson, one of the top prospects at his position, ran a 4.51 in the 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine. It was anticipated that the 154-pound Johnson would run again at Oregon’s Pro Day. He didn’t. “You can watch my tape and see that can’t nobody
Packers Signing WR Mecole Hardman
Green Bay’s versatile wide receiving corps adds another weapon today as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the signing of former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman. The former second-round pick has turned into a bit of a return specialist over the years and could secure that role for the Packers. The Georgia-product
Packers agree to terms with WR Mecole Hardman on a one-year deal
The Packers are signing wide receiver Mecole Hardman to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Hardman received interest from several teams, including the Bears. He could compete for the returner jobs for the Packers, having averaged 9.2 yards on 89 punt returns and 23.8 yards on 45 kickoff returns.
Packers sign three-time Super Bowl champion WR
The Green Bay Packers have signed a wide receiver who knows a thing or two (or three) about championship football. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Saints to re-sign OL Landon Young
Offensive lineman Landon Young will be back with the Saints. The team announced that they have agreed to terms with Young on a new contract on Tuesday. It will be a one-year deal for Young. Young was a 2021 sixth-round pick and he has played 56 games over the last
Saints DE Cameron Jordan Returning On Restructured Deal
MARCH 18: The Saints will have Jordan back on a one-year deal worth $6.1MM, according to OverTheCap. This pay cut will see Jordan’s base salary dropped to the league minimum, but that is for cap purposes, as the Saints — in an on-brand move — have four void years included
Bears re-sign Doug Kramer – NBC Sports
Offensive lineman Doug Kramer hit free agency last week, but he will be staying with the Bears. The Bears announced that Kramer re-signed with the team on Tuesday. It is a one-year contract for the Illinois native. Kramer was a 2022 sixth-round pick in Chicago and he was with the
Eagles franchise icon announces retirement from NFL
In the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, it remained unclear if Brandon Graham would retire. As expected, though, the 15-year veteran has elected to hang up his cleats. Graham announced during a Tuesday press conference that he is retiring. This past summer, he indicated the 2024 campaign would
Chargers sign C Andre James
The Chargers signed free agent center Andre James, the team announced Tuesday. The Raiders released James last week. James signed a three-year, $24 million deal with the Raiders before free agency started last year. The team cut him in a cost-cutting move. James joined the Raiders in 2019 in the
Mason, Vikings, Wharton, Jarrett, Bears, Panthers, Pack, Cowboys, Giants, Bucs, Brissett, Cardinals
March 18th, 2025 at 5:24pm CST by Sam Robinson Here are the details on a few of the more notable NFC contracts agreed to in recent days: Tershawn Wharton, DT (Panthers). Three years, $45.1MM. The former Chris Jones Chiefs sidekick will see $30.25MM fully guaranteed, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets. Wharton’s
Report: Cowboys were interested in Cooper Kupp . . . until they heard the numbers
On Friday, the Cowboys reportedly “made a push” for Cooper Kupp before an update only a few hours later that the team was not the likely landing spot for the veteran wide receiver. Kupp instead agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Seahawks later Friday night. Adam Schefter
The ‘NFL sack leaders since 2015’ quiz
After 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, franchise stalwart Brandon Graham is going out on top. The 2020 Pro-Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion has announced his retirement. Which brings us to today’s quiz. Graham finished his career with 487 tackles, 76.5 sacks and 22 forced fumbles in his career.
Rondale Moore visits the Jets
Free agent wide receiver Rondale Moore is making the rounds. He took another free agent visit Tuesday, traveling to the Jets after previously visiting the Vikings and Bears. Moore was traded from the Cardinals to the Falcons ahead of the 2024 season, but he injured his right knee in training
Rams Sign LB Nathan Landman
Earlier this month, it was learned the Falcons would not issue an RFA tender to Nathan Landman. That left the linebacker free to depart on the open market, and he has done just that. Landman agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Tuesday, per a team announcement. During his three
Ja’Marr Chase: Joe Burrow’s comments were a “big help” in getting contracts done
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow applied plenty of public pressure — and likely some private pressure — to the front office in the hopes of getting new contracts for receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and other players. The Bengals officially announced the new deals for Chase and Higgins on Tuesday. During
Dolphins have submitted offer to six-time Pro Bowler
It was recently learned the Dolphins have made an offer to keep Emmanuel Ogbah in the fold. He is not the only veteran who could find himself remaining on Miami’s defensive front next season, though. A standing offer is also in place for Calais Campbell, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald
Rams sign LB Nate Landman to a one-year deal
The Rams have agreed to terms with inside linebacker Nate Landman on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. Landman, 26, spent the previous three seasons with the Falcons. He appeared in 13 games with nine starts in 2024, seeing action on 544 defensive snaps and 71 on special teams.
Patriots, C Garrett Bradbury Agree To Deal
Garrett Bradbury has not needed to wait long to find his next NFL gig. The veteran center was officially released by the Vikings on Monday, and he now has a deal lined up with the Patriots. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bradbury is heading to New England on a two-year contract. The
Commanders agree to terms with OT Foster Sarell
The Commanders are signing offensive tackle Foster Sarell to one-year deal, the team announced. Sarell, 26, played 11 games for the Chargers last season, seeing action on 40 offensive snaps and 47 on special teams. Sarell went undrafted in 2021 and signed with the Ravens. He made the team’s practice
Second chances in the NFL: Which QBs can bounce back?
This NFL free agency period has highlighted that, under the right circumstances, some quarterbacks are able to turn their careers around. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Les Snead: Davante Adams’ skillset can bring the next iteration of our offense
During his introductory press conference with Los Angeles media last week, new Ram Davante Adams noted that head coach Sean McVay was aggressive in his recruitment, but did it in the right way. In a Tuesday appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rams General Manager Les Snead joked that in
Panthers Re-Sign WR David Moore
David Moore will remain in Carolina for 2025. The veteran receiver has agreed to a one-year Panthers deal, the team announced on Tuesday. Moore began his career with the Seahawks, and he spent time with Panthers head coach Dave Canales during that time. The pair also worked together in 2023, when Canales operated
Panthers agree to one-year deal with WR David Moore
The Panthers are bringing back one of their offensive free agents. Carolina has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with receiver David Moore, the team announced on Tuesday. Moore, 30, spent last season with the Panthers and appeared in all 17 games with five starts. He caught 32 passes
DK Metcalf addition signals Steelers aren’t going to invest in George Pickens
Even though there’s tons of uncertainty surrounding the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers, there’s one key decision that seems very clear. From the moment the Steelers traded for DK Metcalf, George Pickens’ days in Pittsburgh became numbered. While some insiders are saying they haven’t heard anything definitive about the Steelers’
Shane Zylstra to re-sign with Lions
The Lions will be holding onto tight end Shane Zylstra. Zylstra’s agents announced that he has agreed to terms on a new deal with the reigning NFC North champs. No terms of the deal were included in the announcement. Zylstra signed to the Lions’ practice squad in 2021 and played
Bills, LB Matt Milano Agree To Restructure
Matt Milano‘s missed time over the past two seasons has led to speculation about his future. The All-Pro Bills linebacker remains in the fold for now, but 2025 now represents his walk year. Milano and the Bills worked out a restructure earlier this month, as detailed by Over the Cap.
Commanders WR Noah Brown cleared after late-season kidney injury
Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown agreed to a new deal with the team last week and he met the media for the first time since re-signing on Tuesday. One of the topics of conversation at his press conference was how he’s faring after suffering a season-ending kidney injury during the
NFL coach has bad news for Anthony Richardson after Daniel Jones signing
It’s now clear that former Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Daniel Jones signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency largely because Jones believes he can win the Indianapolis starting job from 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson this coming summer. During a recent chat with Mike Sando















































