Dolphins Claim CB JuJu Brents, To Re-Sign RB Jeff Wilson
The Colts cut ties with JuJu Brents on Tuesday, but the young cornerback will remain tied to his second-round contract. The Dolphins claimed Brents, veteran reporter Jordan Schultz tweets. In addition to claiming Brents, the Dolphins are reuniting with Jeff Wilson on a practice squad deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets.
Game Changer: Weekly Highlights and Lowlights from the NFL!
As the NFL season picks up steam, fans are treated to a rollercoaster of thrilling moments, heartbreaking losses, and unexpected plays every week. The intensity of the games only adds to the passion that fans have for their teams. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights and lowlights from the gridiron.
Chris Ballard: Anthony Richardson isn’t done in Indianapolis
The Colts’ decision to name Daniel Jones their starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson led many people to believe that Richardson doesn’t have a future with the team. Richardson was the fourth overall pick in 2023 and missed most of his rookie year with a shoulder injury. He was benched during
NFL issues Chiefs WR Rashee Rice six-game suspension
The case between the NFL and Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice took a significant turn on Wednesday. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Patriots will release Kendrick Bourne
Teams looking to bolster their wide receiving corps before Week 1 can consider adding Kendrick Bourne. According to multiple reports, the Patriots will release Bourne. Bourne reportedly requested the move. Bourne caught 28 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in 12 games for the Patriots last year. He was
Patriots To Release WR Kendrick Bourne; 49ers Interested In Reunion
Kendrick Bourne‘s up-and-down Patriots stint is over. Despite being carried through to New England’s 53-man roster, the veteran wide receiver is being released, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. This will wrap a four-plus-year tenure for Bourne, who has been a trade-rumor mainstay. He will now seek a fresh start elsewhere. The
Terry McLaurin’s new deal has a base new-money APY of $29 million
Some of the initial reports regarding the Terry McLaurin contract extension were, as they often are, overstated. Which is another way of saying “erroneous.” While we’re still trying to get a full and complete breakdown of the entire contract, initial numbers have emerged, now that the contract has been signed
Bills reunite with former All-Pro safety
The Bills are reuniting with veteran safety Jordan Poyer, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Poyer, 34, played in Buffalo from 2017 to 2023, starting 107 games with only eight games missed due to injury. He also earned recognition as a first-team All-Pro (2021) and Pro Bowler (2022). Poyer was released
Todd Bowles thinks Chris Godwin could return “anywhere from Week 2 to Week 5”
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles shared his outlook for when wide receiver Chris Godwin might be able to return to the field on Wednesday. The Bucs put Godwin on the 53-man roster rather than the physically unable to perform list, which indicates that the team thinks there’s a chance he’ll
Raiders Turned Down Jakobi Meyers Interest
Jakobi Meyers‘ trade request went unfulfilled by the Raiders as final roster cuts came and went, but at least one team tried to get the veteran wideout out of Las Vegas. The Raiders were contacted by another team regarding Meyers, but that team wanted the Raiders to eat some of
Vikings, Panthers announce Adam Thielen trade
It’s official: Adam Thielen is a Minnesota Viking. Again. The Panthers and Vikings have both announced that Thielen has been traded back to Minnesota, where he played the first 10 years of his career. The full terms of the trade are the Panthers getting a 2026 fifth-round pick and a
Why Giants believe Wilson, Winston are vital for development of Dart
Ever since the New York Giants made Jaxson Dart the 25th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted they want Dart to develop as a backup while sharing a quarterback room with starter Russell Wilson and fellow veteran Jameis Winston. On
Dolphins will place CB Cam Smith on the non-football injury list
The Dolphins officially added veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas to their roster on Wednesday, but they also lost another corner for at least the first four games of the season. General Manager Chris Grier told reporters at a press conference that Cam Smith will be placed on the non-football injury list.
Panthers To Send WR Adam Thielen Back To Vikings
Adam Thielen is returning home. The Panthers and Vikings have agreed on terms to send the Minnesota native back to the Vikings, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting the deal is done. Carolina will receive a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder. Minnesota adds Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick
Red Zone Rundown: Biggest Plays and Surprises from This Week’s NFL Action
As the NFL season reaches its thrilling midpoint, fans were treated to another action-packed week filled with jaw-dropping plays, unexpected outcomes, and game-changing moments. The Red Zone was alive with excitement, and a few teams and players stood out from the rest. Here’s a roundup of the biggest plays and
Report: NFL adjusts the Tom Brady broadcast rules
Whatever Tommy wants, Tommy gets. Assuming that he truly wants to take the time to participate in weekly production meetings. A year ago, the NFL addressed the obvious and blatant conflict of interest arising from Brady owning a piece of the Raiders and serving as a game broadcaster for Fox
How Saints’ Tyler Shough lost QB competition to Spencer Rattler
First-year New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed on Tuesday that 2024 fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler will be the club’s starting quarterback over rookie Tyler Shough for New Orleans’ Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 7. On Wednesday morning, Katherine Terrell of ESPN shared how Shough lost a competition he
Report: Lions to sign S Daniel Thomas
The Lions had 50 players on their roster after handing in their final cuts on Tuesday and they dropped further by agreeing to trade wide receiver Tim Patrick, but they are starting to fill in the open spots. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the team will sign safety Daniel
Vikings Use Both IR-Return Slots, Set Initial 53-Man Roster
Here is how the Vikings slashed their roster down to the required 53-man limit: Released: Waived: Placed on IR (return designation): Placed on reserve/PUP list: Ham and Batty will be eligible for activation to the 53-man roster after Week 4. As a result of these early IR placements, the Vikings’
Todd Bowles: Kyle Trask had a good run, Teddy Bridgewater gives us a better chance
One of the notable moves the Buccaneers made while setting their initial 53-man roster was the decision to release quarterback Kyle Trask. The 2021 second-round pick re-signed with the team in the offseason, but signing Teddy Bridgewater during training camp was a sign that the Bucs weren’t thrilled with their
Chargers make decision on Najee Harris
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris‘ recovery has progressed to the point he will be moved off the active/NFI list. Rather than stashing the free-agency addition on the reserve/PUP list — which would require a four-game absence — the Chargers are moving him to their 53-man roster, per veteran
Bears taking it day-by-day with Jaylon Johnson heading into Week 1
The Bears activated cornerback Jaylon Johnson from their non-football injury list and placed him on their initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but it’s not a sure thing that Johnson will be in the lineup against the Vikings to open the season. Johnson missed all of training camp and the preseason with
Raiders Make Final Moves Down To 53 Players
After making 18 cuts on Monday, the Raiders the following 22 moves to trim their roster down to 53-players, per a team announcement: Waived Released Placed on IR (designated for return) Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell is projected to be out for six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured
Lions agree to trade WR Tim Patrick to Jaguars
NFL teams slashed their rosters to get to the 53-player limit on Tuesday, but they aren’t static and changes will start coming on Wednesday. One of those changes will involve wide receiver Tim Patrick. According to multiple reports, the Lions have agreed to send Patrick to the Jaguars in exchange
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. loses key offensive starter for season
The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key offensive player for second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the upcoming season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Odds On the Line: Key Insights for NFL Betting This Season
As the NFL season kicks off, bettors and football enthusiasts alike gear up for an exciting journey filled with speculation, strategy, and, of course, risk. Understanding how betting odds work and the dynamics of NFL betting can be the difference between a successful season and a costly affair. Here are
Amari Cooper has “unfinished business,” career has come full circle with return to Raiders
Amari Cooper became a Raider for the first time when Oakland made him the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. He became a Raider again on Tuesday, when he arrived in Las Vegas and signed a free agent contract. He’s glad to be back in the Silver and
Jaguars Work Roster Down To 53
Here are the transactions that set the initial 53-man roster for the Jaguars’ new rookie head coach/general manager duo in 2025: Released: Waived: Waived/injured: Placed on IR (designated for return): Placed on IR: The placement of Ransaw on injured reserve is definitely a shock. The third-round rookie out of Tulane
Lions’ cuts get their roster down to 50 players, for now
NFL teams had to get their rosters down to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET today, but the Lions went three beyond that and cut down to 50. Presumably that means the Lions have already verbally agreed to three transactions that will add three more players to the roster, but
Packers releasing three-time Super Bowl champion
Even with Christian Watson set for the reserve/PUP list, Green Bay had assembled a deep group of wide receivers after using first- and third-round picks to address the position. This left Hardman in an uncertain spot, and the former Super Bowl hero will be jettisoned months after signing with the
Dolphins announce moves to reduce roster to 53
The Dolphins have announced their roster moves to reduce their roster to 53 players on Tuesday. Miami released cornerback Cornell Armstrong, linebacker Quinton Bell, running back Mike Boone, tight end Pharaoh Brown, tackle Jackson Carman, cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr., defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, cornerback Mike Hilton, tight end Chris Myarick,
Buccaneers Make Roster Cuts
Here is how the Buccaneers trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit Tuesday: Released: Waived: Waived/injured: Waived/Non-Football Illness: Sanders, the son of NFL legend and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, signed with Tampa Bay in May after he went undrafted. Shilo, who had been competing for a spot at the
Trade Talks: When to Hold ‘Em and When to Fold ‘Em in Fantasy Football
In the high-stakes world of fantasy football, the key to success often lies not just in drafting a solid lineup but also in mastering the art of trade negotiations. Much like a game of poker, knowing when to hold onto your players and when to make a trade can make
Colts’ cuts include Laquon Treadwell, Chris Lammons, Duke Shelley
The Colts have their initial 53-player roster for 2025. They released RB Khalil Herbert, CB Chris Lammons, TE Sean McKeon, CB Duke Shelley, WR Laquon Treadwell and DT Josh Tupou. They waived LB Austin Ajiake, WR Ajou Ajou, QB Jason Bean, RB Ulysses Bentley IV, CB JuJu Brents, LB Jake
Three veteran free-agent WRs who could provide value for needy teams
With the 2025 NFL season set to kick off next Thursday, most teams already have their offensive depth charts set in stone. While the league continues to be loaded with wide receiver talent, not every team possesses respectable depth at the position. As a result, a handful of franchises could
Commanders have the NFL’s oldest 53-man roster, Packers have the youngest
The Commanders have the oldest team in the NFL this year, and the oldest team in the NFL in more than a decade, based on the average age of all the players on their 53-man roster. The Packers, meanwhile, are the youngest team in the league for the third consecutive
Texans Announce Final Roster Moves To Get To 53
The Texans cut some big names on their way down to an initial 53-man roster. Here’s a look at all the moves they made: Released: Waived: Placed on IR (designated for return): Placed on IR: Placed on reserve/NFI: Placed on reserve/PUP: Placed on commissioner exempt/reserve/PUP: The Texans took some flyers
Titans cut WR Xavier Restrepo and 19 others, intend to sign DT Shy Tuttle
Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo was Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward’s top receiver at Miami last season, but he didn’t make it through final cuts with his college teammate. Restrepo was signed as an undrafted free agent this spring and he was one of 20 players cut from the Tennessee roster
Bills place first-round pick on IR after camp injury
The LCL injury Maxwell Hairston suffered early in training camp will indeed cost him at least four games. The Buffalo Bills set their initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and Hairston is heading to IR. Buffalo stashed the first-round cornerback on IR, with a return designation covering the rookie and offensive lineman
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Cowboys waive Deuce Vaughn, Will Grier, Traeshon Holden, among their moves
The Cowboys announced their moves to get to 53 players Tuesday. They made the trade of offensive lineman Asim Richards to the Saints official. They released 13 vested veterans: OL La’el Collins, OL Saahdiq Charles, OL Geron Christian, OL Hakeem Adeniji, CB Israel Mukuamu, DL Earnest Brown IV, CB C.J.
Dolphins, CB Rasul Douglas Agree To Deal
Frequent communication between Rasul Douglas and the Dolphins has produced a deal. The veteran cornerback is headed to Miami on a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. This pact is worth $3MM, Rapoport adds. A notable role in the secondary should await Douglas upon arrival despite the timing of this
DT Elijah Chatman, TE Greg Dulcich cut as Giants reach 53-player limit
Defensive tackle Elijah Chatman played 423 defensive snaps for the Giants in 2024, but he wasn’t able to survive cutdown day in 2025. Chatman, who also saw reps as a fullback, was waived by the Giants as they slashed their roster to 53 players on Tuesday. Chatman had 21 tackles
Five memorable moments from Tommy DeVito’s tenure with Giants
The undrafted free agent from Illinois rocketed into the national spotlight after a slew of injuries in the quarterback room forced head coach Brian Daboll to turn to the then-rookie midway through the 2023 season. DeVito’s story was the classic underdog tale, as the Italian-American kid from New Jersey led
RB Travis Homer, LB Amen Ogbongbemiga to IR as Bears reach 53 players
Running back Travis Homer and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga are not on the Bears’ initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season, but they could be back later in the year. Both players were placed on injured reserve as part of the Bears’ final cuts on Tuesday. They were designated to return,
Browns To Release WR Diontae Johnson
Diontae Johnson‘s efforts to find a stable NFL home will likely not include time with the Browns. The veteran wideout is being released today, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero report. The wide receiver’s tumultuous 2024 included a bevy of transactions and multiple aims to be traded during that
Bills put first-round pick Maxwell Hairston on IR with designation to return
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said recently that it will be a while before cornerback Maxwell Hairston will be able to return from a knee injury and we learned on Tuesday that the first-round pick will miss at least four games. Hairston was placed on injured reserve with a designation
Could Travis Kelce’s huge announcement add more fuel to retirement rumors?
The engagement makes it apparent that Kelce, who turns 36 on Oct. 5, is ready to settle down. That could fuel more rumors about whether the 2025 season will be his last. In a story published Tuesday, ESPN’s Nate Taylor indicated the Chiefs are preparing for that scenario. And if
Tank Dell, Denico Autry land on reserve/PUP; Joe Mixon officially on reserve/NFI
The Texans officially placed running back Joe Mixon on the reserve/non-football injury list, and wide receiver Tank Dell, defensive end Denico Autry and defensive tackle Kurt Hinish on reserve/physically unable to perform. Those players will have to miss at least four games before returning, though Dell could miss the entire
Browns Name Dillon Gabriel Backup QB
The Browns’ QB situation has become much clearer in the coming days. Along with Joe Flacco being set to operate as the starter, the pecking order behind him has now been set. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Tuesday (via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com) Dillon Gabriel will serve as the team’s backup quarterback. That news