New Names Emerging For Potential Day 1 QBs
Recent expectations that standout underclassmen quarterbacks Dante Moore (Oregon) and Ty Simpson (Alabama) will stay in college for at least another year have reduced the number of likely first-round quarterbacks in the class from three to one. With the value of quarterbacks tending to vary drastically in relation to the
Trevor Lawrence: We don’t feel like we get the credit we deserve
The Jaguars won their fourth straight game on Sunday and took over first place in the AFC South by beating the Colts 36-19 at home, but they weren’t feeling the love in the locker room after the game. Head coach Liam Coen said he doesn’t “know if we’ll ever really
Sanders reacts to Stefanski pulling him on late two-point attempt vs. Titans
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was pulled on a key play in Sunday’s home game against the Tennessee Titans. He isn’t throwing a fit about that. With 1:03 left in the fourth quarter, Sanders tossed a seven-yard touchdown to rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., cutting Cleveland’s deficit to
Jaylen Warren extends Steelers lead to 27-16 after LT Andrus Peat goes to locker room
The Steelers lost another left tackle to injury, but it didn’t stop their offense. Aaron Rodgers hit running back Jaylen Warren with a short pass and he turned upfield to find nothing but open space between him and the end zone. The 38-yard touchdown made it 27-16 Steelers with 3:30
Eagles Waive WR Xavier Gipson
Xavier Gipson‘s tenure with the Eagles has come to an end. Philadelphia has waived him and by doing so made a change at the returner spot. Gipson was cut by the Jets in September, but he managed to initially remain in New York. The third-year pro was claimed off waiver
NFL admits to erroneous intentional grounding call in Broncos-Commanders
To have any true credibility, NFL officiating must have transparency. Ideally, someone from the league would be available to the media every week to answer any/all questions about calls made and not made in the prior weekend of games. For now, the NFL puts Walt Anderson on NFL Network every
Fernando Mendoza would look awfully good in Silver and Black
If you’re the Las Vegas Raiders, there’s no reason to roll the dice. Keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll get lucky. By that, it means the Raiders need to keep losing (which shouldn’t be too hard) and then cash in by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in April’s NFL
Saints expect to have Chris Olave today vs. Buccaneers
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is good to go today against the Buccaneers. Olave, who is listed as questionable with back spasms, is expected to play, according to multiple reports. That’s good news for a 2-10 Saints team that is out of contention but trying to evaluate and develop rookie
Steelers Face Decision On HC Mike Tomlin’s 2027 Option
The Steelers’ Week 13 loss sparked a new round of debates about head coach Mike Tomlin and his job security. No changes on the sidelines are imminent, but an important decision on his future will be coming after the season. Tomlin is under contract through 2026, and the Steelers have a
After hot start, Colts could miss the playoffs altogether
The Colts ripped through the first eight games of the season, winning seven times. A 1-3 slide since then has raised a troubling question. Could they miss the playoffs? Indeed they could. Now 8-4 and tied with the Jaguars atop the AFC South, the Colts could easily lose both the
Is it time for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin?
Twelve games into the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-6 and in a heated battle with the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North title. With a strong finish, they can win the division and host a playoff game. Yet Steelers fans are unimpressed. Some are demanding the ouster of head
Sean McVay traveling separately from Rams because of illness, but plans to coach Sunday
Rams coach Sean McVay is not traveling with the team to Arizona today. McVay has an illness and is traveling separately, the team announced. McVay still plans to coach the Rams against the Cardinals tomorrow. Although the nature of the illness has not been reported, indications are that he is
Texans Sign S Jalen Mills To Active Roster, Place S Jaylen Reed On IR
The Texans’ secondary is really starting to thin out with injuries. Friday’s injury report confirmed that rookie sixth-round safety Jaylen Reed will miss tomorrow night’s game in Kansas City with a forearm injury. With Jimmie Ward still on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and replacement starter M.J. Stewart recently
Brian Schottenheimer will talk to George Pickens about his Richard Sherman post
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer had no issue with the perception created by receiver George Pickens during Thursday’s game. Schottenheimer seems to have an issue with the reality authored by Pickens on Friday. Regarding Pickens’s pointed social-media attack on Prime Video’s Richard Sherman, Schottenheimer said he’ll be talking to Pickens. “I’m
Omarion Hampton update should have big impact for Chargers
After a two-month absence, Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton is set to return in Week 14. The Chargers are activating Hampton from injured reserve, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. He’ll play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. The Chargers invested heavily in their backfield in the offseason,
Berj Najarian, Bill Belichick’s long-time right-hand man, leaves Boston College
Throughout Bill Belichick’s 24-year tenure with the Patriots, his right-hand man was Berj Najarian. But when Belichick landed in Chapel Hill one year ago, Najarian already had another job. Now, Najarian is available. Via Kevin Stone of New England Sports Journal, Najarian is leaving Boston College. (The report was confirmed
Darius Slay reveals why he won’t report to Bills
Darius Slay did not report to the Buffalo Bills, but he does not sound like he is completely finished playing. Slay said on the “Speakeasy” podcast that his decision not to report to Buffalo was family-related. Notably, however, the former All-Pro quarterback did not want to say either way whether
Colts look to break a long losing streak in Jacksonville
First place in the AFC South is on the line on Sunday when the 8-4 Colts take on the 8-4 Jaguars. The betting line says the Colts are 1.5-point favorites. But the game is in Jacksonville, where recent history says the Colts find ways to lose. The Jaguars have won
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Will Not Return This Season
Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon announced on Friday (via team reporter Darren Urban) that quarterback Kyler Murray would not play again this season. Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona’s starter for the rest of the season with Kedon Slovis serving as his backup. Any issues with either would likely bring practice squad
Derrick Henry can become fourth player with seven seasons of 1,000 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns
Running back Derrick Henry’s pro football road eventually will land in Canton. He still has some significant milestones to hit along the way. Here’s one. Via NBC Sports research, Henry is 69 rushing yards from becoming only the fourth player in NFL history with seven or more seasons featuring 1,000
Jerry Jones shares his thoughts on George Pickens’ effort
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was criticized on Thursday night over what many felt was a lack of effort, and Jerry Jones has now weighed in on the topic. Pickens had arguably his worst game since joining the Cowboys in the team’s 44-30 Week 14 loss to the Detroit
Cowboys’ path to playoffs is simple, even if it’s not easy
When it comes to football, I don’t really want to think about math. (When it comes to math, I don’t really want to think about math, either.) Analytics has its place. The problem is it’s now everyplace. Last night, for example, I didn’t need to know, and didn’t want to
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson Declares For 2026 NFL Draft
With the college regular season now in the books, some of the country’s best prospects are in line to begin declaring for the upcoming NFL draft. Friday has seen one of the top running backs from this season elect to turn pro. Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson announced today that he will enter the
St. Elmo’s parent company denies overserving Mark Sanchez
The criminal case against former NFL quarterback and former Fox analyst Mark Sanchez is moving quickly. The civil case is moving more slowly, as civil cases usually do. This week, the parent company of St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis filed a response to a civil complaint accusing the establishment
Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon says plenty about future of Kyler Murray with QB shut down
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray hasn’t played since he went down with a lingering foot injury in Week 5 that ultimately landed him on injured reserve. There’s now a chance that Murray has made his last in-game appearance as a member of the Cardinals. Kyler Murray’s status for 2025 revealed Per
Jahmyr Gibbs ties Barry Sanders for most career touchdowns before age 24
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has tied an accomplishment previously achieved only by another Lions running back, Barry Sanders. With three touchdowns on Thursday night, Gibbs now has 47 touchdowns in his career. Gibbs is 23 years old, and with 47 touchdowns before turning 24, he has tied Sanders’ record
Darius Slay Will Not Report To Bills; CB’s Future Uncertain
The end of the 2025 season will not see Darius Slay play for the Bills after all. Buffalo claimed him off waivers yesterday, but that will not actually lead to a Bills stint. Slay is not reporting to the team, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. At this time, it is
NFLPA reiterates preference for “high-quality, natural grass surfaces”
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed on new standards for playing surfaces. Although the new approach counts as progress in the effort to give football players the best possible workplaces, the NFLPA wants more. “While our player members have been clear about their overwhelming preference for high-quality, natural
Cowboys defense remains big issue in loss to Lions
The Detroit Lions scored a massive win in their push for a playoff spot on Thursday night, opening a massive Week 14 schedule with a 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Here are some key takeaways from the game for both teams. The Dallas Cowboys defense is still a huge
Thursday Night Football: Lions lead Cowboys 20-9 at halftime
The Cowboys had a chance to reach the end zone on their final drive of the first half, but the league’s third-most penalized team couldn’t get out of its own way. The Cowboys settled for a 55-yard Brandon Aubrey field goal with 50 seconds remaining in the half, but the
Shedeur Sanders not guaranteed QB1 role in 2026, Deshaun Watson unlikely to play in 2025
Shedeur Sanders hasn’t looked completely hopeless through the first two starts of his career, but the Browns aren’t ready to hand him the reins. As ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano write, the rookie quarterback will be afforded a long leash through the end of the 2025 season, but Sanders
Lamar Jackson officially a non-participant at Thursday’s practice
The Ravens’ practice report made it official that quarterback Lamar Jackson did not practice on Thursday. Jackson’s ankle limited him on Wednesday. He has not had a full week of practice since Week 10, typically taking Wednesday off to rest first a knee and then a toe. His knee and
Commanders Activate DE Drake Jackson From IR
The Commanders activated defensive end Drake Jackson from injured reserve, per a team announcement. The team released safety Darnell Savage earlier in the day to clear a 53-man roster spot for Jackson. Savage appeared in three games this season with a rotational role in Washington’s secondary. Jackson, 24, was a
Myles Garrett named AFC defensive player of the month for November
Myles Garrett’s potentially record-setting season included an outstanding month of November and the league has now recognized him for it. The NFL named Garrett AFC defensive player of the month on Thursday. Garrett recorded 18 total tackles with 13 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and a whopping 9.0 sacks
Hall of Famer sounds alarms about ‘diminished’ Lamar Jackson
For the most part, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has not looked like his two-time MVP self since he returned from a right hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games. During a Wednesday appearance on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” Hall of Famer and current NFL analyst Steve Young shared why
Matthew Stafford: Moving on from bad games comes easy for me
Matthew Stafford has had a lot of good days during the 2025 season, but the Rams quarterback is no stranger to bad days. Stafford went through his share of rough times while playing 12 years for the Lions and it hasn’t always been roses in Los Angeles, which is illustrated
Ravens, Mark Andrews Agree On Extension
Mark Andrews will not be testing free agency. For the second time, the accomplished tight end has agreed to a Ravens extension. The longtime Lamar Jackson target agreed to a three-year deal worth $39.3MM, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo reports. The through-2028 deal includes $26MM guaranteed. This deal comes months after rumors
Roger Goodell says NFL is considering a second Black Friday game
Yes, the NFL will keep looking for ways to stuff more cheese into the pizza crust. And more cash into the coffers. Via Sam Neumann of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Commissioner Roger Goodell recently told Joe Flint of the Wall Street Journal that the NFL is considering adding a second Black Friday game,
Browns make massive Watson move with Sanders atop depth chart
A Wednesday report revealed that Shedeur Sanders is on track to serve as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback over fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel for “the rest of the season.” Later in the day, the Browns made a roster move that inevitably will generate discussions among local and national media members
Davante Adams didn’t practice Wednesday; Kyren Williams limited
Rams coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that injuries to wide receiver Davante Adams and running back Kyren Williams should not affect their game status for Week 14. Adams’ hamstring soreness, though, kept him out of Wednesday’s practice. He played 39 snaps and made four catches for 58 yards
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/3/25
Here are Wednesday’s practice squad transactions: Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Jefferson, Sheppard, and Trammell all found themselves signing to the practice squads of the teams that waived them two days ago.
Packers sign DL Jordon Riley off of Giants’ practice squad
The Packers had an opening in their defensive line group in the wake of Devonte Wyatt’s season-ending ankle injury and they filled it on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, they have signed Jordon Riley off of the Giants’ practice squad. Riley was on the practice field with his new teammates
Bears HC clarifies opinion of Williams after apparent critique
First-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson raised eyebrows when he said earlier in the week that the first-place team has been “winning in spite of our passing game, not because of it.” It appears Johnson realized that the comment seemed to be a harsh criticism of second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Ben Johnson
Browns open 21-day practice window for Deshaun Watson
In recent weeks, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has said he has no update when asked about whether or not quarterback Deshaun Watson’s practice window would be opened. He said that as recently as Monday. Well, the team has an update: Cleveland announced on Wednesday that Watson’s 21-day practice window
Browns Open Deshaun Watson’s Practice Window
December 3rd, 2025 at 9:55am CST by Connor Byrne The Browns have started three different quarterbacks this season. A fourth could be on the way. Cleveland opened Deshaun Watson‘s practice window on Wednesday. The team will have 21 days to activate Watson from the reserve/PUP list. More to come… Follow
Ben Roethlisberger: I like Mike Tomlin, but maybe it’s house-cleaning time
Ben Roethlisberger played his entire 18-year career with the Steelers, and the final 15 of those years were for Mike Tomlin. Roethlisberger thinks it might be time for the Steelers and Tomlin to separate. Roethlisberger said on his podcast that he thinks the Steelers might be better off with a
NFL Draft intel: Mendoza leads five must-track prospects
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From an Indiana quarterback to a Penn State running back, here are five players we’re tracking: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza As of Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook lists Mendoza — who leads the FBS in touchdown passes (32) —
Kyle Shanahan “hopeful” but “not counting on” Brandon Aiyuk’s return
49ers General Manager John Lynch said Tuesday morning he is “not sure” Brandon Aiyuk’s return is realistic this season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday afternoon that he remains hopeful the wide receiver will come back but knows it’s unlikely. “Oh, I’m definitely still hopeful,” Shanahan said on KNBR, via David
Who Will Earn NFC’s No. 1 Seed?
The Patriots’ win Monday night gave the AFC two two-loss teams (and zero three-loss squads) exiting Week 13, forming a mid-2010s-like duel for the No. 1 seed with the Broncos. In the NFC’s race for the bye slot, the picture is much cloudier. As it stands, the NFC has a
New realities of college football make it harder for NFL head coaches to make the leap
With failed former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin working his way up the college football ladder toward a minimum payday of $13 million per year, some NFL coaches may be interested in ditching the realities of life in the NFL for having an NCAA program of their own. But there’s an