Joe Davis and Greg Olsen will be in the NFL Network booth for Ireland game
Joe Davis and Greg Olsen will call the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland. NFL Network announced today that Davis will do play-by-play and Olsen will do commentary for the Week Four Vikings-Steelers game, which airs on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, September 28. Pam Oliver and
The ‘NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons’ quiz
Coming off of his first Most Valuable Player award in 2024-25, Josh Allen is set for another first heading into the 2025-26 season. Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Allen won’t play in the Bills preseason finale, marking the first year in his career Allen hasn’t gotten any
49ers place CB Tre Brown on IR, cut QB Nate Sudfeld
The 49ers announced their trade for wide receiver Skyy Moore from the Chiefs for a swap of late-round 2027 picks. The team placed cornerback Tre Brown on injured reserve in a corresponding move. The 49ers signed Brown in the offseason to help replace all their losses in the secondary. Brown,
Browns ‘trust’ Dillon Gabriel more than Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns seemed to say plenty regarding their feelings about rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders when they repeatedly listed Gabriel above Sanders on unofficial depth charts throughout August. Sanders played well in Cleveland’s preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8 when Gabriel was recovering from a hamstring
Shedeur Sanders on Dillon Gabriel’s “entertainers” comment: No words or anything affect me
Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s in-game comments last Saturday created a bit of a stir because some people wondered they were about teammate Shedeur Sanders and Sanders got a chance to offer a response on Thursday. Gabriel said in a halftime interview that “there are entertainers and there are competitors” before
McLaurin reportedly wants more money than previously thought
Previous reports indicated that unsettled Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was looking to land “parts” of the five-year, $150M contract that the Pittsburgh Steelers gave DK Metcalf earlier this year. For an article published on Wednesday morning, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic offered an update regarding why McLaurin and the Commanders haven’t come to terms on
Report: Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk out for the season with a shoulder injury
Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk will miss the 2025 season with a shoulder injury, Jordan Schultz reports. Polk underwent offseason surgery on his right shoulder, which he initially injured in Week 17 while diving for a pass. He returned in time to play the team’s first preseason game but re-injured
Saints’ QB Competition Too Close To Name Starter
The Saints’ starting quarterback competition between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough will go on for another week. Head coach Kellen Moore declined to name a starter on Tuesday and said (via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell) that Rattler and Shough have been “really really close…going all the way back to the start of
Saints release Donovan Peoples-Jones – NBC Sports
The Saints believe their trade for wide receiver Devaughn Vele will be good news for their offense, but it was bad news for Donovan Peoples-Jones. The veteran wideout was released on Thursday to make room for Vele on the roster in New Orleans. Peoples-Jones signed with the Saints in May.
Colts failed Anthony Richardson Sr. by making Daniel Jones QB1
The Indianapolis Colts starting Daniel Jones as their quarterback for Week 1 does nothing for this team. Instead of going with the still raw and unproven Anthony Richardson Sr., team leadership has decided to roll with the former Giant, who was signed in the offseason. For many, this signals the
Jim Harbaugh: Najee Harris will play when he’s ready to play
NFL teams have to cut their active rosters to 53 players next Tuesday and several clubs will have to decide whether to activate players from injury lists or not by that deadline. The Chargers are one of those teams. Running back Najee Harris is on the non-football injury list after
FA Jadeveon Clowney Plans To Sign Before Week 1
Jadeveon Clowney remains unsigned with roster cuts looming. The veteran edge rusher could soon have his latest NFL deal in place, however. Clowney plans to sign before the start of the regular season, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. If that is to be the case, an agreement will need to be finalized
ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro: Scrapping of Kaepernick documentary wasn’t related to NFL deal
The timing of the announcement of the ESPN-NFL merger and the scrapping of ESPN’s Colin Kaepernick’s documentary has triggered rampant speculation that the two are connected. ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro, appearing Thursday on CNBC, insisted that’s not the case. Asked specifically whether the move relates to a desire to not
Patriots’ Ja’Lynn Polk to miss 2025 season
Ja’Lynn Polk had been viewed as a candidate to miss final roster cuts with the Patriots this summer. The second-year wideout’s attention will now turn to recovery, however. Polk is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Multiple specialists were consulted before the decision was made
Travis Hunter was held out of Thursday’s practice, won’t play Saturday
Jaguars first-round pick Travis Hunter’s next work against another team will come in the regular season. Hunter has been dealing with an upper-body injury and he was held out of Thursday’s joint practice with the Dolphins because of the issue. Hunter will also sit out of Saturday’s preseason game. Head
Eagles WR Johnny Wilson To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Johnny Wilson will not be available to the Eagles in 2025. The second-year wideout suffered an injury Tuesday and surgery will be required as a result. Wilson will undergo a procedure on his knee and ankle, as first reported by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The surgery will end his
Matthew Stafford won’t travel to Cleveland for Saturday’s game
Matthew Stafford is back on the practice field this week and head coach Sean McVay said that “things are coming together really quickly” for the quarterback in his return from missing extended time with a back injury. Stafford has been working fully at practice, but the team isn’t going to
Five running backs who could be traded before Week 1
Who could be available? Below, we examine five running backs who could be on the move in the coming days. Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce The fourth-year back may have dropped in the Texans running back pecking order after missing preseason Week 2 with an injury. Head coach DeMeco
Isaiah Bond will play in the Browns’ final preseason game
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond hasn’t been a member of the Browns for long, but he’s been around long enough to get a role in their final preseason game. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters at a Thursday press conference that Bond will play against the Rams on Saturday. Bond signed
Patriots’ Ja’Lynn Polk To Miss 2025 Season
Ja’Lynn Polk had been viewed as a candidate to miss final roster cuts with the Patriots this summer. The second-year wideout’s attention will now turn to matter of recovery, however. Polk is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Multiple specialists were consulted before the decision was
Report: Kaleb McGary set to miss time with injury
The Falcons will be without one of their key offensive players for a bit. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss time with the apparent leg injury he suffered during Wednesday’s practice. But at this point, McGary’s timeline for recovery is unknown. McGary, 30, was carted
How Purdy wanted to improve after signing extension
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy claims he still has a chip on his shoulder despite receiving a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause this spring. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner wrote Thursday how Purdy “spent the summer improving — mainly working on his mobility and
Big Shield is doing big numbers
Big Shield is doing better than I thought it would. The ebook is currently the No. 1 best seller in Amazon’s football category. And the numbers keep going and going. Thank you for that. It’s been a very pleasant surprise. And most of the folks who have already read it
Jerry Jones changes approach to Micah Parsons’ negotiations with latest comments
We’re inching closer to the start of the season, and the Dallas Cowboys haven’t signed Micah Parsons to a contract extension. The superstar pass-rusher requested a trade and put the team on blast over a stalemate that has lasted longer than it should’ve. Team owner Jerry Jones has been his
Cleveland quietly maneuvered to secure permit denial for new Browns stadium
Cleveland won’t be losing the Browns to Brook Park without a fight. And Cleveland secured a recent win by moving in silence. Via Cleveland.com’s Today in Ohio podcast, Cleveland laid the foundation for the recent decision of the Ohio Department of Transportation to deny the permit for a domed suburban
Buccaneers To Carry LT Tristan Wirfs On Active Roster
The Buccaneers are expected to be without Chris Godwin to begin the season, but they are nevertheless on track to carry him on their active roster in September. The same is also true of left tackle Tristan Wirfs. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Thursday (via Fox Sports’ Greg Auman) Wirfs will be on
Josh Allen won’t play in preseason, for first time in his career
The reigning NFL MVP will officially be DNP for the preseason. Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Josh Allen won’t play in the preseason finale, against the Buccaneers. It will be, as noted by Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the first time Allen hasn’t played in the
Could the Dolphins part ways with Tua Tagovailoa after 2025 season?
Throughout the offseason, whispers have suggested that there’s a world where the Miami Dolphins could part ways with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as soon as next offseason even though the club signed him to a four-year, $212.4M deal last summer. For an article published on Thursday, Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated expanded
Pete Carroll on AFC West coaches: I’ve got to play up to those guys
With Pete Carroll joining the Raiders this offseason, the AFC West has the most accomplished division of head coaches in history. Between Carroll with the Raiders, Andy Reid with the Chiefs, Sean Payton with the Broncos, and Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers, the division has earned a combined five Lombardi
Saints, Browns, Chiefs Seeking RB Trade
As Wednesday illustrated (on several occasions), this time on the NFL calendar often breeds trades. The countdown to final roster cuts continues, and further swaps could be coming soon as a result. Running back could be a position to watch on the trade front. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports
At UNC, Bill Belichick has used more “live” work than he’d ever seen in the NFL
There are very real differences between college football and NFL football. As North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is experiencing during his first college training camp, after 50 years in pro football. “We’ve done a lot more live work here than than we ever did in the NFL, at any team
Are Giants getting Jaxson Dart ready to play sooner than some think?
Regardless of how some New York Giants fans and media members feel about the subject, Giants head coach Brian Daboll has made it clear that Russell Wilson will serve as the club’s starting quarterback over rookie Jaxson Dart for the Week 1 game at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7. However, Pat Leonard of
Dolphins to play starters in final preseason game
The Dolphins will give their starters a little more game action before the preseason is over. Head coach Mike McDaniel said at a Thursday press conference that the team plans to play their first-stringers in Saturday night’s game against the Jaguars. The duration of their time on the field has
WR Chris Godwin To Begin Season On Buccaneers’ Active Roster
With Chris Godwin continuing in his recovery process, it remains to be seen when he will be able to suit up for the Buccaneers. The Pro Bowl wideout’s Week 1 availability is still in serious doubt, but he could be on the field within the first month of the campaign. ESPN’s
Commanders sign OL Nick Harris
After letting go of an offensive lineman on Wednesday, the Commanders have brought in another player for the unit on Thursday. Washington announced the club has signed center Nick Harris. Harris, 26, was a fifth-round pick in 2020 and has spent the vast majority of his career with the Browns.
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley defended Daniel Jones after Giants exit
Even before Saquon Barkley helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in his first season with the organization, some members of the NFL community criticized the New York Giants for letting the running back reach free agency in March 2024 after the club paid quarterback Daniel Jones the previous
49ers WR Russell Gage set to miss 7-10 days with MCL sprain
The 49ers are dealing with another injury at wide receiver. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Russell Gage is expected to miss 7-10 days with a sprained MCL. Gage is listed as a second-teamer on the team’s depth chart. Three other wideouts are also listed on that line and all
How Steelers offense is ‘different’ with Rodgers as starting QB
Throughout training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has repeatedly scoffed at the “laughable” notion that he and veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t jell. On Wednesday, Steelers reporter Jeff Hathhorn of Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan touched upon Rodgers’ influence regarding the team’s offense after Smith and
Mike Macdonald: Kenneth Walker looks good when out there, but need reps on the field
Running back Kenneth Walker has rarely been on the field at Seahawks practice this summer as the team manages his sore foot in hopes of having him available for the regular season. Balancing health with the need to prepare for the season is something that all teams do in the
Jets had unique response to blowout preseason loss to Giants
First-year New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stressed “physicality” and “accountability” during training camp after former head coach Robert Saleh went 20-36 during his Jets tenure. The latest example of how things are different under Glenn occurred when the club held what Antwan Staley of the New York Daily News referred to
Falcons OT Storm Norton out 6-8 weeks after ankle surgery
The Falcons offensive line is having a tough day on the injury front on Wednesday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that tackle Storm Norton is set to miss six-to-eight weeks after having ankle surgery. Norton has been sidelined for an extended period of time this month. The news of Norton’s
Dolphins’ Jack Jones admits Amon-Ra St. Brown “cooked me” in joint practice with Lions
Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones did not have a good day covering Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown when the teams got together for a joint practice. The Lions posted a highlight video of St. Brown repeatedly beating Jones, and Jones acknowledged on Wednesday that it wasn’t a good look for
Ravens say Lamar Jackson is fine after early exit from practice
There was a scare at Ravens practice on Wednesday, but it appears all is well with quarterback Lamar Jackson. The team offered an update on Jackson’s condition shortly after reporters at the session passed along word that Jackson left the field after he was knocked down while in the pocket
Tyson Bagent made difficult decision to stay with Bears
Tyson Bagent faced a difficult decision last week when Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles introduced the idea of a contract extension before his third season in the league. The Bears signed Bagent to a three-year deal worth $2.7M in 2023, when he entered the league as a rookie UDFA from
Cam Ward: Scuffle with Jeffery Simmons was fun, what we needed
Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons wasn’t interested in talking about his brief scuffle with quarterback Cam Ward at practice earlier this week, but Ward didn’t seem to have any trouble talking about it on Wednesday. Ward threw a touchdown in practice and then shoved Simmons before breaking out his “Zombieland”
Cam Ward learns key lesson after incident with three-time Pro Bowler
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward learned one key lesson after a scuffle with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Be careful messing with a 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive lineman. During Monday’s practice, Ward threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley. The No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft subsequently
Browns trade DT Jowon Briggs to Jets
The Browns and Jets have made a trade. The teams announced on Wednesday that New York has acquired defensive tackle Jowon Briggs from Cleveland. The Jets sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for Briggs and a 2026 seventh-round pick. That Round 7 selection originally belonged to
Jets pull off trade with former Aaron Glenn rival to land $15M defender
Adding two high-profile defensive linemen (Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen) this offseason, the Vikings will ship out an incumbent starter. Harrison Phillips is heading back to New York, this time to the Jets. The Jets are acquiring the veteran interior D-lineman, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Jets will land Phillips and
Andy Reid announces the seven injured Chiefs who won’t play Friday
Chiefs coach Andy Reid will play his healthy starters in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Bears. He said they need the work before the season opener, which comes exactly two weeks after the last exhibition game. “Yeah, there’s just a little bit longer wait here in between this game
NFL hands 49ers WR a three-game suspension
Robinson received a three-game suspension Wednesday, Kyle Shanahan said (via KNBR). Although this is certainly not surprising, it deals another blow to a depleted San Francisco 49ers receiving corps. Robinson launched a preemptive appeal, but his suspension matches Jordan Addison‘s three-gamer for a DUI arrest. Shanahan said the appeal process