Panthers Designate Robert Hunt For Return From IR
By Connor Byrne | at December 24, 2025 11:03 am Carolina has gone through most of 2025 without starting right guard Robert Hunt, but a late-season return from IR is on the table. The Panthers opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday, per Darin Gantt of the team’s website. After
NFL: Issue of fan conduct at Steelers-Lions game remains under review
In what may be a first, the NFL disputes a report from the media outlet owned and operated by the NFL. On Tuesday night, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported that “the NFL and the Lions will not take action against the fan involved in the altercation with Steelers WR
The ‘NFL TD-catch leaders by season’ quiz
Happy 33rd birthday to six-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro and the NFL’s active leader in receiving touchdowns, Davante Adams! Adams was a dominant wide receiver during his prime as the preferred target of Aaron Rodgers, but even as his volume has declined, his nose for the end zone remains amazing.
As he prepares to face Texans again, Justin Herbert remembers 2024 playoff failure
Last year, the Chargers lost to the Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs, 32-12. The two teams meet again on Saturday. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert keenly recalls his subpar showing in Houston. “It was one of those things that you continue to think about,” Herbert said Tuesday, via
Steelers “Reaffirmed Their Commitment” To D.K. Metcalf
By Ben Levine | at December 23, 2025 9:55 pm D.K. Metcalf‘s two-game suspension was upheld earlier this evening. While the ban will obviously keep the Steelers receiver off the field for the rest of the regular season, it will also have an impact on his cap outlook moving forward.
Report: Steelers have “reaffirmed commitment” to DK Metcalf
Receiver DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension supplies the Steelers with an important contractual hammer. They reportedly won’t be swinging it. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Steelers “have already reaffirmed their commitment to Metcalf for 2026 and beyond.” The report does not address whether the Steelers will be seeking
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott makes bold declaration about team’s future
It’s easy to get the sense that Dak Prescott is just about over this 2025 season. That doesn’t mean he’s not going to play it out, because he wants to, but the way things have turned out for the Dallas Cowboys has been less than ideal. They’re 6-8-1 and riding
Dre Greenlaw did not practice again Tuesday
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw remained out of practice on Tuesday, two days before the Broncos play the Chiefs. That does not bode well for his availability. Greenlaw injured his hamstring during Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars, playing 50 of 70 defensive snaps. The team’s estimated practice report did not change from
Jets Place Justin Fields On IR
By Connor Byrne | at December 23, 2025 4:06 pm Jets quarterback Justin Fields‘ first (and likely lone) season with the organization will end on injured reserve. The Jets have placed Fields on IR with a knee injury, head coach Aaron Glenn announced (via Rich Cimini of ESPN). Fields went
Mike Tomlin on DK Metcalf: “I certainly don’t condone the behavior”
After Sunday’s win over the Lions, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said nothing about receiver DK Metcalf’s interaction with a fan. On Tuesday, one day after the NFL suspended Metcalf for two games, Tomlin addressed it. A bit. “He did explain to me why he did what he did, and I
John Harbaugh knows Ravens might move on from him
John Harbaugh has been in charge of the Baltimore Ravens for 18 years now. He’s had a winning record in 15 of those seasons, and he also has one Super Bowl ring under his belt. Nevertheless, this is a ruthless business, and it’s never about what you did in the
Philip Rivers: It’s been a blast, but we have to win
Philip Rivers’ comeback has been one of the unlikeliest NFL developments in recent memory and the Colts quarterback had another strong performance against the 49ers on Monday night. After nearly leading the Colts to a win in Seattle in Week 15, Rivers was 23-of-35 for 277 yards, two touchdowns and
Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf Issued Two-Game Suspension
By Adam La Rose | at December 22, 2025 10:25 pm D.K. Metcalf‘s interaction with a fan during the first half of yesterday’s Steelers-Lions game led to the widespread expectation it would result in league discipline. After a league review, a suspension has been handed down. Metcalf has received a
The On Our Way Home ebook is free on Tuesday, and that’s that for 2025
Christmas week is here. And it’s your last chance to get a free gift from your friends (or, as the case may be, enemies) at PFT. Granted, it would otherwise cost only 99 cents. But free is free. On Tuesday, the On Our Way Home ebook is free for the
Matt Eberflus’ future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud
Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas? Before Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus was facing widespread criticism for the team’s defensive struggles. Entering Week 16, the Cowboys ranked second-to-last in the league in points allowed (30 PPG). The coach
Brock Purdy’s fourth TD pass gives 49ers a 31-17 lead
Brock Purdy opened the second half with his fourth touchdown of the night. The 49ers extended their lead to 31-17 with 10:58 remaining in the third quarter. Purdy has hit four different receivers for scores, with Jauan Jennings the latest to catch a touchdown pass for the 49ers. Jennings had
Raiders Place OL Jordan Meredith On IR
By Ben Levine | at December 22, 2025 9:08 pm Jordan Meredith‘s season has ended early. The Raiders announced that they placed the offensive lineman on injured reserve today. Meredith has been dealing with an ankle injury for most of December, and the issue led to him being questionable for
Despite Jake Elliott’s recent struggles, the Eagles won’t try out other kickers
Eagles kicker Jake Elliott had a rough game on Saturday, missing three field goals. (One was wiped out by a penalty.) On Monday, coach Nick Sirianni insisted that the Eagles will not take a look at other kickers on a tryout basis. Sirianni told reporters that he has “a lot
Trevor Lawrence joined historic company with four-touchdown performance against Broncos
The Jacksonville Jaguars are cementing themselves as a legit Super Bowl contender amid their six-game winning streak. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Commanders signing QB Jeff Driskel
The Commanders are getting thin at quarterback, so they’re bringing back Jeff Driskel for the final two weeks of the season. Washington is signing Driskel off Arizona’s practice squad, according to reporter Ben Standig. Driskel was also with the Commanders last season and has spent time with the Cardinals, Raiders,
Commanders To Explore QB Addition
By Adam La Rose | at December 22, 2025 10:51 am With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming. Mariota cleared concussion protocol upon exiting Washington’s Week 16 loss
Drake Maye: Bills loss was a wake-up call, we didn’t want another one
The Patriots found themselves trailing with the ball late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Ravens and that was familiar territory for quarterback Drake Maye. They followed a different path over the first three-plus quarters to get to the same spot against the Bills in Week
DK Metcalf could be punished for altercation with Lions fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could be facing some league discipline this week for an altercation that took place in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. It was not an altercation with a player. It was an altercation with a fan. DK Metcalf takes swing
John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson suffered a bruise in back, not sure how serious it’ll be
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a bruise to his back late in the second quarter of Baltimore’s 28-24 loss to New England, head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in his postgame press conference. It’s unclear how that will affect Jackson’s availability going forward. “It’s a bruise of some kind, I
Joe Burrow Comments Aimed At Applying Pressure On Bengals?
By Sam Robinson | at December 21, 2025 10:20 pm The Bengals are not expected to fire Zac Taylor or de facto GM Duke Tobin. A second Taylor extension (in 2023) is believed to have taken place, moving his contract through the 2027 season. That offers the former Super Bowl
Mike Tomlin has 200 career wins, 19 seasons with a .500 or better record
The Steelers took home a big win from Detroit today, and Mike Tomlin added to his list of career achievements. The win was Tomlin’s 200th victory as an NFL head coach. It also guaranteed that the Steelers will have a winning record this season, meaning Tomlin has now been .500
Lions’ season pushed to brink in last-second loss to Steelers
The Detroit Lions needed a win on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. On two separate occasions in the final minute, they thought they were going to get it, including on a potential miracle play as time expired. In both instances, they had it ripped away in the most gut-wrenching ways
Chargers smash Cowboys 34-17 to move to 11-4
The Chargers took care of business with a 34-17 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles moved to 11-4, while Dallas fell to 6-8-1 with a third consecutive loss. The Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention with the Eagles’ victory on Saturday night. The Cowboys trailed only 21-17
Marcus Freeman’s Desire To Depart Notre Dame Unclear; Latest On Giants’ Interest
By Adam La Rose | at December 21, 2025 2:54 pm Not long after the Giants dismissed head coach Brian Daboll, Marcus Freeman emerged as a potential replacement candidate. The Notre Dame coach is still under contract, though, and he is positioned to remain among the best-compensated college staffers in the country moving
A very good NFC team (Bears, Packers, Lions, or 49ers) will miss the playoffs
Fourteen teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Four more eventually will be bounced. And one of four very good teams in the NFC is destined to be among them. Even after winning last night in overtime to extend their record to 11-4, the Bears are not in. Which means
Report: Dolphins plan to move on from Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa’s time with the Miami Dolphins appears to be over. The Dolphins decided to bench the former Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season, following Miami’s 28-15 loss in Week 15 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The loss eliminated Miami from NFL playoff contention
Matt LaFleur: We were in control most of the game, disappointing not to finish the job
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said after Saturday night’s overtime loss to the Bears that it hurts to suffer a loss like that. “I’ve got to process what happened, how that happened and try to find ways for us to not put ourselves in these tough situations,” LaFleur said. “The
Dolphins Coveted Joe Burrow In 2020, Offered Bengals Four First-Rounders For No. 1 Pick
By Connor Byrne | at December 20, 2025 10:02 pm The Dolphins entered the 2020 NFL Draft in need of a franchise quarterback. Joe Burrow headlined the class after a national championship- and Heisman Trophy-winning season at LSU in 2019. With Burrow coming off an incredible 60-touchdown campaign, the Dolphins
Caleb Williams leads Bears to improbable 22-16 win over Packers in OT
The Bears walked it off against the Packers after having less than 1 percent chance of winning in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. D.J. Moore caught a 46-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams with 4:50 remaining in overtime for an improbable 22-16 win over the Packers. The
Caleb Williams’ heroics vs. Packers should silence doubters
What a difference a year makes. In his rookie NFL campaign in 2024, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions — very solid numbers, especially for a rookie. But Chicago went 5-12 in a season that ended with 10 losses in a row before
Vikings have travel misadventures prior to final road trip of season
The Vikings will play the Giants in New Jersey on Sunday. If they get there. Minnesota’s team plane left before returning to the airport, due to an issue with the aircraft. “Shortly after departing, the team plane experienced mechanical issues that required a return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,” a
Broncos Activate G Ben Powers
By Adam La Rose | at December 20, 2025 6:47 pm The Broncos’ offensive line will receive a boost in time for Week 16. Left guard Ben Powers has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. Powers suffered a biceps injury in Week 5, and he has been sidelined since.
Cowboys activate Trevon Diggs, put DaRon Bland on injured reserve
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will return to the field on Sunday against the Chargers. Diggs, who has been on injured reserve since Week Seven, has been activated. It’s still not clear exactly what has been going on with Diggs, who was on injured reserve with a knee injury but then
Jets expected to retain HC Aaron Glenn despite ugly season
The Jets weren’t expected to push for a playoff spot this year, but at 3-11 under Glenn, they’re on a worse pace than last season. There has been some question about Glenn’s job security as a result. He’s not going anywhere, though, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. A Glenn
Justin Fields: I hope to play again this season, not worried about 2026
Jets quarterback Justin Fields isn’t ready to slam the door on playing again this season and he’s not ready to talk about his outlook for next season either. Fields was benched after a Week 11 loss to the Patriots and he has not suited up for the last few games
Dolphins Expected To Retain Mike McDaniel; Champ Kelly To Receive GM Intervivew
By Sam Robinson | at December 19, 2025 9:58 pm The Dolphins demoted Tua Tagovailoa to the third-string spot on their depth chart this week, potentially signaling an end to the inconsistent passer’s six-year Miami tenure. As for the coach that pulled the trigger on this move, no change is
Sean Payton: “Any ball on the ground, scoop it”
It’s one thing for us to say it. It carries much more weight when an NFL head coach says it. Any time there’s a ball on the ground, go get it. Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked by reporters on Friday about the crazy two-point conversion that morphed from incompletion
Five teams with most to play for in NFL Week 16
We have already seen three of the playoff spots in the NFL get secured. More can get clinched this weekend. But perhaps even more important than the actual clinching scenarios are the teams that might be playing for their season and playoff hopes this week. Let’s talk about five teams
Sean McVay on fluke two-point conversion: It’s not something we should want in the game
Immediately after Thursday night’s instant overtime classic between the Rams and Seahawks, Rams coach Sean McVay had questions about the nutty two-point conversion that tied the game at 30 in the fourth quarter. He has since gotten some answers, and he doesn’t seem to like them. “It’s a technicality issue,”
Jerry Jones addresses his future as GM of the Cowboys
Jerry Jones has faced criticism for years from people who believe he should step down as general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, but it does not sound like the 83-year-old has any intention of surrendering his day-to-day responsibilities. Barring a late-season miracle, the Cowboys are going to miss the playoffs
Geno Smith will start for the Raiders on Sunday
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith will start Sunday’s game against the Texans, coach Pete Carroll announced on Friday. Smith missed last week’s game with a right shoulder injury as well as a back issue, but he was a full participant in all three practices this week. Smith is expected to remain
Bills To Sign DE Matt Judon
By Nikhil Mehta | at December 19, 2025 5:03 pm Matt Judon will stay in the AFC East after being waived by the Dolphins on Wednesday. After a visit to Buffalo on Friday, the veteran defensive end has agreed to join the Bills’ practice squad, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
A key Monday meeting could shed light on a potential Chiefs move to Kansas
On the playing field, the Chiefs are suddenly at a crossroads. When it comes to where their playing field will be, they continue to be. Missouri and Kansas are pursuing the Chiefs, with Missouri hoping to renovate Arrowhead Stadium and Kansas hoping to build a new domed stadium. Via the
Puka Nacua deletes controversial post after ‘moment of frustration’
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua took a swipe at the officiating crew following his team’s tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, but he quickly thought better of it. During a live stream with internet personality Adin Ross earlier this week, Nacua made some serious allegations
Mike Vrabel: We know what a huge challenge Derrick Henry will be
Sunday night’s game between the Patriots and Ravens has significant playoff implications for both teams, so there’s little need for other storylines involving past relationships between pivotal members of the two teams. The game has one, though. Ravens running back Derrick Henry spent six years playing for Patriots head coach
















































