Vikings Unlikely To Let Sam Darnold Walk; ‘Significant’ Rehab Work Remains For J.J. McCarthy?
This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline. Sam Darnold has come up as a player the team will consider tagging, despite his tough finish to his debut Minnesota season, and
Browns ownership proposes a 50/50 funding plan for domed stadium
In a lengthy item on the team’s website that few will read and even fewer will understand (hand raised), the Browns unveiled their proposed for funding a new domed stadium in Brook Park. The stadium will cost $2.4 billion. Haslam Sports Group, which owns the Browns, wants the public to
Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles will race to determine who’s the ‘world’s fastest’
The fastest man in the world vs. the fastest man in the NFL. Sports fans may remember Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill claiming in August that he could defeat Team USA’s Olympic champion Noah Lyles in a 100-meter dash. Lyles won the gold medal in the event at
Terry McDonough’s latest claims arising from Cardinals’ P.R. attack are sent to arbitration
After former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough won a $3 million arbitration claim against the team over an over-the-top press release published in response to allegations of wrongful discharge, McDonough, his wife, and his daughter filed a fresh lawsuit against the team and others. A federal judge issued a ruling in
Saints Re-Sign RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
While Clyde Edwards-Helaire‘s stock has dropped since he entered the NFL as a first-round pick, a new Saints coaching staff will soon start working with the LSU alum. Edwards-Helaire is sticking with the Saints, agreeing on a one-year deal Thursday. This will allow new HC Kellen Moore and his to-be-assembled
DeMeco Ryans said he believes Nick Caley can help Texans “get over the hump”
The Texans introduced Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator on Thursday, and coach DeMeco Ryans declared that Caley can help the team get “over the hump.” Ryans has led the Texans to back-to-back division titles and back-to-back wild-card wins at home, but that’s as far as Houston has gotten
Jets to incur massive dead-money cap hit by releasing Rodgers
There’s no longer an official relationship between the New York Jets and future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. If it seems like it was always going to end this way, you’d be forgetting the hype of the summer of 2023. Rodgers was traded by the Green Bay Packers to
Jaguars complete interview with Chargers assistant G.M. Chad Alexander
The Jaguars have completed an interview with Chargers assistant General Manager Chad Alexander, the team announced Thursday. The team is seeking to replace Trent Baalke, who they fired Jan. 22, to pair with head coach Liam Coen. Alexander just finished his first season with the Chargers and previously worked for
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 2/13/25
February 13th, 2025 at 8:27pm CST by Sam Robinson The Chiefs retained one of their backup running backs Thursday: Kansas City Chiefs A former Cardinals sixth-round pick, Ingram has been with the Chiefs since November 2023. Ingram has moved up to the Chiefs’ active roster on multiple occasions, including in
Saints hire former Cowboys assistant Chase Haslett as their tight ends coach
The Saints have agreed to terms with Chase Haslett to be their tight ends coach, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. New Saints head coach Kellen Moore and Haslett reunite after working together in Dallas from 2020-22. Haslett’s father, Jim, was the head coach of the Saints from 2000-05. Chase
Would Giants trade first-round pick for Super Bowl-winning QB?
Will the New York Giants trade the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to land Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford? In a Thursday interview with Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said Giants fans shouldn’t count on that. “Let me
James Bradberry tore his Achilles, Soleus but expects to be ready for OTAs
Eagles defensive back James Bradberry missed all of the 2024 season with a “lower-leg injury” in training camp. Despite spending the season on injured reserve, Bradberry will receive a Super Bowl ring. “I’m going to get a ring, and I can always say I’m a Super Bowl champion, so I’m
Zack Baun Wants To Stay With Eagles; Milton Williams Addresses Free Agency
The inside linebacker market has stagnated a bit since Fred Warner and Shaquille Leonard‘s paydays in 2021. Only one player — Roquan Smith — has since eclipsed those deals, and the market saw two of its top AAVs (C.J. Mosley and Foyesade Oluokun) drop due to extensions that brought pay
Zack Baun wore Bill Bergey’s medallion during Super Bowl run
Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, who went from free agent to All-Pro in his first year in Philly, played in the postseason while honoring one of the franchise’s all-time greats. Baun told reporters on Thursday that he wore a medallion belonging to former Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey during the postseason. Bergey,
Breakdown of Super Bowl 59 MVP voting revealed
The Philadelphia Eagles left no questions about which team deserved to win Super Bowl 59. But the discourse on who had the best claim to be named Super Bowl MVP was far from unanimous. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won the award after outplaying Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in
Texans OC Nick Caley: C.J. Stroud has the it factor
Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley opened his introductory press conference on Thursday by fielding a question about what kind of offensive scheme he plans to install in Houston. Caley said “it’s not gonna be my spin” because “we’re not pounding a square peg into a round hole.” Caley said the
Brandon Brown Strong Candidate For Jaguars’ GM Position?
The Jaguars’ general manager search is in full swing, with the team’s first round of interviews ongoing. Brandon Brown is among the candidates who have conducted a virtual meeting with the team so far, and he appears to be a name to watch closely. Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports
Jaguars wrap up G.M. interview with Jon Robinson
Former Titans General Manager Jon Robinson has completed an interview with the Jaguars for their vacant G.M. position. Robinson is the second candidate to meet with the team on Thursday and the sixth overall candidate to interview with the team this week. The Jaguars fired Trent Baalke last month and
After Aaron Rodgers news, could this SEC QB be on Jets’ radar?
Add the New York Jets to the list of teams that may target a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, which is slated for April 24-26 in Green Bay. On Thursday, New York confirmed it is moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported that the
Saints re-sign Clyde Edwards-Helaire to one-year contract
Clyde Edwards-Helaire didn’t play much in 2024, but he’ll get a chance to make the Saints in 2025. The Saints announced today that they have re-signed Edwards-Helaire, a running back who joined them late last year, to a one-year contract. A Louisiana native and former LSU star, Edwards-Helaire signed with
Shedeur Sanders Lines Up Visits With Browns, Giants
The NFL’s annual Scouting Combine is approaching, and the evaluation of the top prospects will be centered on the event when it takes place. After its conclusion, though, attention will turn to pre-draft visits. Teams are permitted up to 30 visits with prospects in the period after the Combine and
Report: Jaguars claim there’s “no chance” Trevor Lawrence will be traded
The coming quarterback carousel received an unexpected boost of nitrous on Thursday, with the random emergence of a report that the Steelers have called the Jaguars regarding the potential availability of quarterback Trevor Lawrence in trade. The Jaguars have chimed in, not with a full-throated, on-the-record denial but with an
Chiefs reportedly give Kelce ultimatum for retirement decision
During the latest edition of his “New Heights” podcast, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce revealed he is “kicking every can I can down the road” regarding whether or not he will return for the 2025 season or retire. It appears the Chiefs will only let him kick that
Given his contract details, Chiefs will want an answer from Travis Kelce soon
Travis Kelce is going to take some time to mull his future. The Chiefs are surely fine with that. But they probably hope he doesn’t take too much time. Under the two-year contract he signed in 2024, Kelce has a $4.5 million non-guaranteed base salary, a $250,000 workout bonus, and
Will Colorado’s Travis Hunter be a CB or WR at NFL Scouting Combine?
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Colorado two-way star to a Texas Tech running back, here are five players we are tracking: Has Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter picked his position? On Thursday, NFL.com listed Hunter (6-foot-1,185 pounds) as a
Falcons announce promotions of T.J. Yates, D.J. Williams
The Falcons announced the promotions of T.J. Yates to passing game coordinator and D.J. Williams to quarterbacks coach. Yates and Williams worked with Atlanta’s quarterbacks in 2024, with Yates serving as the primary position coach and Williams as the assistant quarterbacks coach. The pair worked with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins
Eagles DE Josh Sweat Addresses Pending Free Agency
Josh Sweat had a strong end to his 2024 season, posting 2.5 sacks in Super Bowl LIX. His attention will now turn to free agency, where he will have the option of remaining with the Eagles or joining a new team for the first time in his career. Sweat racked up
Jaguars announce G.M. interview with Brandon Brown
The Jaguars completed an interview for their General Manager position on Thursday. The team announced that they finished a meeting with Giants assistant G.M. Brandon Brown. He’s the fifth candidate that the team has interviewed so far this week. Brown has been in his current job since 2022. He spent
The ‘NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year since 1997’ quiz
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had one of the most impressive rookie campaigns in NFL history, and was rewarded with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Washington hadn’t been to the playoffs since Alex Smith was under center in the 2020-21 season, losing in the Wild Card round.
Kellen Moore “really excited to team up” with Derek Carr
Saints quarterback Derek Carr is set to have a cap number of more than $51.4 million during the 2025 season and that has led to speculation that the team might look to move in a different direction this offseason. During new head coach Kellen Moore’s introductory press conference on Thursday,
Jets Likely To Proceed With Post-June 1 Aaron Rodgers Release
On Thursday, the Jets confirmed their discussions with Aaron Rodgers resulted in the decision being made that the team will move in a different direction this offseason. If the future Hall of Fame quarterback is to continue his career in 2025, it will be with another franchise. “It was important to have
Kellen Moore sees advantages to being the youngest head coach in the NFL
At 36 years old, new Saints coach Kellen Moore has just become the youngest head coach in the NFL. And he thinks that gives him an advantage. Moore used the term “tremendous value” three times when discussing how he can relate to players who aren’t much younger than him —
Four possible new NFL homes for Aaron Rodgers
Now that the Jets have officially made their decision to move forward without Aaron Rodgers, two possible options are remaining for the future Hall of Famer. And while Rodgers could still decide to retire, many expect his desire to play to only intensify based on the disappointment of his Jets
Pennsylvania sports books lose $6.5 million on Super Bowl betting
Maybe the house doesn’t always win. When they lose, it’s usually driven by location. Nevada sports books won a record $22.1 million on Super Bowl LIX. Pennsylvania sports books did not. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, Pennsylvania sports books suffered a net loss of $6.5 million on Super Bowl LIX.
Jason Witten Did Not Discuss Cowboys’ 2025 Staff, Open To Future Dallas Position
As the Cowboys searched for Mike McCarthy‘s replacement, Jason Witten emerged as a potential candidate. The All-Pro tight end will not be with the team in 2025, though, and he recently confirmed a position on Dallas’ staff was never discussed. “I did not talk to [owner] Jerry [Jones] about it,” Witten confirmed (video link
Kellen Moore on Saints’ salary cap situation: We feel comfortable with where we’re going
New Saints head coach Kellen Moore has a difficult job ahead of him, rebuilding the team in the worst salary cap shape in the NFL. But Moore said today that he’s not concerned. Asked at his introductory press conference whether he has talked with the front office about the team’s
Jaguars reporter addresses wild rumor involving Steelers, Lawrence
Out of nowhere, Ryan Burr of the Big Ten Network and other outlets shockingly reported on Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers had “made inquiries to the” Jacksonville Jaguars “about a trade for” Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence. “This directly from the horse’s mouth in the Jags organization,” Burr added. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio said that
Lions to hire Tashard Choice as RB coach, reuniting him with Jahmyr Gibbs
Former Cowboys running back Tashard Choice interviewed to be the Cowboys’ new running backs coach. He didn’t get the job. He got a better one instead. Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports that the Lions are expected to hire Choice as the team’s next running backs coach. Choice currently coaches running
Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
The list of candidates for the Saints’ defensive coordinator position continues to grow. Daronte Jones has received an interview request, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Jones has worked with the Vikings for the past three years and four overall. His first Minnesota title was that of defensive backs coach, but since 2023 he
Aaron Rodgers got what he apparently wanted
If Aaron Rodgers wanted to move on from the Jets but wanted the Jets to make the first move, he has gotten what he wanted. Rodgers will never admit it. He’ll say he wanted to stay. He’ll say they chose to ask him to leave. (At least they said “thank
Steelers insider makes massive claim about Aaron Rodgers rumors
The New York Jets confirmed the expected news on Thursday when they announced they would be moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. During the latest edition of the “Locked on Steelers” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Brooke Pryor of ESPN addressed rumors that the club could sign Rodgers to
Jets announce they’re moving on from Aaron Rodgers
After the news was reported late last week, the Jets have formalized it with an announcement: They are moving on from Aaron Rodgers. The team’s new head coach Aaron Glenn and new General Manager Darren Mougey released a joint statement saying that the club met with Rodgers last week and
Ethan Waugh In Contention For Jaguars’ GM Position?
The Jaguars are the lone team in the NFL with a general manager vacancy at the moment. The interview process is underway, and as a result the list of finalists amongst external candidates will soon be narrowed down. [RELATED: Jaguars Extend President Mark Lamping] It was recently learned that at
Report: Falcons promote T.J. Yates to pass game coordinator
The Falcons have expanded the duties of one of their offensive coaches. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Atlanta promoted quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates to pass game coordinator. Yates, 37, has been a part of the Falcons’ coaching staff since 2021 when he was hired as a passing game specialist
NFL analyst names ‘best candidate’ to land Myles Garrett in trade
The Washington Commanders were one of the teams that Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett openly flirted with during media appearances that occurred shortly after he went public with his trade request. On Thursday, NFL analyst Bill Barnwell of ESPN named the Commanders “the best candidate” to land Garrett, in part because Washington
It sounds like Travis Kelce is ready to move on
Travis Kelce has three Super Bowl rings. He’s a first-ballot, no-brainer Deion Sanders upper room Hall of Famer. Kelce has accomplished everything he could have ever hoped to achieve as a football player. And it sounds like he knows it. It also sounds like he’s ready to move on. Would
Bills’ James Cook Seeking $15MM Per Year
James Cook is eligible for an extension, and his level of play over the past two years has helped his value considerably. The Pro Bowl running back will be in line for a major raise on a second Bills contract, and a financial target appears to have emerged. Cook pinned a
Kyle Hamilton: We have everything you want to win a championship
The Ravens have reached the postseason in each of safety Kyle Hamilton’s first three seasons. But after reaching the AFC Championship Game in 2023, Baltimore fell to Buffalo in the divisional round in the 2024 postseason. Nevertheless, Hamilton said in an appearance on the latest episode of “The Mina Kimes
NFL insider links Steelers with Super Bowl champion QB
Multiple stories posted since the start of February have suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers could move on from quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and then acquire a veteran such as Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets or Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons in March. For a mailbag published
NFL insider predicts how Myles Garrett trade saga will end
While Myles Garrett has essentially told anybody who will listen that he wants the Cleveland Browns to trade him this offseason so he can pursue a Super Bowl ring, numerous individuals who cover the Browns remain convinced Cleveland will hold onto the disgruntled All-Pro pass-rusher through 2025. For a mailbag published on