Commanders release OL Julian Good-Jones
The Commanders have let go of an offensive lineman. Washington announced on Wednesday that the club has released Julian Good-Jones. Good-Jones, 28, had joined Washington in 2023, signing with the club off of Philadelphia’s practice squad. He spent last year on the Commanders’ practice squad, signing a futures deal with
AFC team facing heightened pressure after latest move
The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in an familiar position heading into the 2025 season. It was confirmed on Tuesday that offseason acquisition Daniel Jones would be the team’s Week 1 starter over 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr., making for a strange decision that could lead to another wasted
Matthew Judon: I’m a dawg, boy
Edge rusher Matthew Judon practiced with the Dolphins for the first time since his signing became official Tuesday. He said it was not the view, the weather, the beach or the lack of a state income tax that lured him to South Florida. “It’s about the work,” Judon said, via
Titans Activate L’Jarius Sneed From PUP List; Latest On CB’s Legal Issue
L’Jarius Sneed‘s Titans tenure has started quite poorly. A quad injury shut him down last season, and a knee surgery kept him out for training camp. A legal issue has also cropped up for the high-priced trade acquisition. The Titans did activate Sneed from their active/PUP list Wednesday, NFL.com’s Ian
Tyson Bagent is first Bears QB to have contract extended since Jay Cutler
Tyson Bagent on Wednesday became the first Bears quarterback to receive a contract extension since Jay Cutler, according to Kevin Fishbain of TheAthletic.com. Cutler signed a seven-year, $126 million deal in January 2014; Bagent’s deal is for two years and $10 million. Bagent’s extension ties him to the team through
Chiefs trade former second-round pick to desperate 49ers
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting something in return for a former second-round pick who was on the bubble to make the 53-man roster at training camp. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
49ers WR Demarcus Robinson suspended three games
The NFL has suspended wide receiver Demarcus Robinson three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR. It is a suspension the 49ers anticipated when they signed Robinson in the offseason. Robinson was playing for the Rams when police pulled him over Nov. 25
NFL Hands 49ers’ Demarcus Robinson Three-Game Suspension
The NFL’s Demarcus Robinson ruling has emerged. As expected, a suspension will commence in connection with the veteran wide receiver’s DUI case. 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 49ers receiving corps. Robinson
Brian Schottenheimer “feels good” Micah Parsons will play the Cowboys’ season opener
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said he is confident Micah Parsons will play for the Cowboys in the Sept. 4 opener against the Eagles. “The business side of it is going to take care of itself,” Schottenheimer said, via video from the team. “I think at the end of the day, we
Commanders reportedly sending clear message to Terry McLaurin suitors
The Washington Commanders are reportedly telling potential trade partners star wide receiver Terry McLaurin is unavailable. The wideout has reported to training camp but is still seeking a contract extension. (He’s entering the final year of his deal and set to make $15.5M this season.) The former Ohio State Buckeyes
Broncos trade WR Devaughn Vele to the Saints for a pair of draft picks
Sean Payton is doing business with his former team. Payton’s Broncos are trading wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, the teams announced. The emergence of Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant made Vele expendable. In last week’s preseason game against
NFL Minor Transactions: 8/20/25
Here are today’s midweek minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Reverted to IR: T Gareth Warren Waived (with injury settlement): LB Devin Harper San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders Waller will now be able to officially return
Chiefs send WR Skyy Moore to the 49ers for a swap of future picks
Skyy Moore’s spot on the Chiefs’ roster was anything but guaranteed, but the wide receiver doesn’t have to wait until next week’s cutdown to find out his future. The Chiefs traded Moore to the 49ers for a flip of sixth-round and seventh-round picks in 2027, Jordan Schultz reports. Moore will
Jets’ defensive trades raise questions about confidence in offense
The New York Jets must believe they’re not going to score many points this season. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Jets agreed to trade a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Cleveland Browns for second-year defensive tackle Jowon Briggs and a 2026 seventh-rounder. The defensive trades signal the Jets are
Urban Meyer thinks the NFL should suspend Jim Harbaugh
The NCAA recently issued the final punishment against the University of Michigan, for violations arising from the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal. The outcome included a 10-year “show cause” order against former Michigan coach, and current Chargers coach, Jim Harbaugh. Former Ohio State coach, and former Jaguars coach, Urban Meyer, believes
Vikings To Trade DL Harrison Phillips To Jets
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. The Jets are acquiring the veteran interior D-lineman, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Jets will land Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round pick in
Luke Schoonmaker is in concussion protocol
The Cowboys are hurting at the tight end position. Backup Luke Schoonmaker, who left practice early Tuesday, is in concussion protocol. “Got dinged up a little bit, got a little concussion,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday. “I don’t think it’s anything significant, but he’s in the protocol.” Schoonmaker is unlikely
Broncos HC Sean Payton fleeced former team with savvy trade
The New Orleans Saints should’ve been cautious about doing business with former head coach Sean Payton. On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos announced they agreed to send second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints for a 2026 fourth-rounder and a 2027 seventh-rounder. Payton (now the HC of the Broncos) probably
Thank you for helping get Big Shield off to a big start
For as much as I enjoy the process of writing a novel, the process of selling a novel is terrifying. With Big Shield, it’s been a little less terrifying than usual. So far, it’s selling. It’s selling well. It’s selling well enough that it’s Amazon’s No. 1 new release in
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams
Pushing the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles to the limit in the divisional round, the Rams entered the offseason in the same place they usually do — as a clear championship contender. The team needed to solve a quarterback dilemma before reloading its arsenal for a potential Super Bowl LX
It’s been over 20 years since a healthy Steelers’ starting quarterback skipped the preseason
When the Steelers face the Panthers for the 2025 preseason finale, starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t play. Which means he will have not played at all in the preseason. For the Steelers, that’s a rarity. As noted by Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, it’s the first time that a
Jets coaches try to calm the situation in wake of Justin Fields’ comments
According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields did not throw a pass that traveled 10 yards in the air over the club’s first two preseason games. Some have voiced concerns about the Jets’ passing attack with Fields in the lineup, but he insisted
Spike Lee: Colin Kaepernick documentary “fell apart a year ago”
Spike Lee recently said that his documentary series on former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will not be televised by ESPN. As Lee has since told it, the decision was not recentl “That thing fell apart a year ago,” Lee told Business Insider on Tuesday, via Drew Lerner of AwfulAnnouncing.com. “No
49ers To Acquire WR Skyy Moore From Chiefs
A busy day of breaking trades continues as Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Chiefs are sending Skyy Moore to the 49ers along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. San Francisco has been vocally searching for some help at wide receiver, and
Report: A bullet was fired into Andy Reid’s office in May 2024
In May 2024, a bullet was fired into the office of Chiefs coach Andy Reid. He was present at the time. According to Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star, neither Reid nor anyone else was struck by the bullet or injured in the incident. Reid now has bulletproof glass
Cowboys HC discusses Parsons’ Week 1 status amid contract dispute
Micah Parsons has held in throughout training camp and preseason amid a tense contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old pass-rusher is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract this season but has requested a trade. This raises questions about his availability before the Cowboys’
Jets acquire DT Harrison Phillips in a trade with the Vikings
The Vikings traded defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Jets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The Jets will send a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Vikings. Phillips becomes the second defensive tackle the Jets acquired Wednesday after an earlier
Broncos Trade WR Devaughn Vele To Saints
We now have a three-trade Wednesday, as Sean Payton will do business with Mickey Loomis. The Broncos are sending wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints, NewOrleans.football’s Nick Underhill reports. Although Vele was only a seventh-round pick, he showed promise as a rookie. As a result, the Broncos will gain
49ers WR Jacob Cowing out again with same hamstring injury
49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing did not practice Wednesday. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR that Cowing is dealing with the same lingering hamstring injury that sidelined him early in camp. “Yes, it is [the hamstring],” Shanahan said on the radio, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He felt it yesterday,
49ers WR punished by NFL amid team's trouble at position
Kyle Shanahan’s team is facing depth issues at wide receiver, and the latest update has made the situation worse. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Rams sign OL John Leglue
The Rams signed an offensive lineman for the second straight day on Wednesday. They announced the addition of John Leglue to their 90-man roster. They had an open spot available, so there was no corresponding move. Leglue appeared in one game for the Falcons in 2023 and he made five
Adoree’ Jackson Closing In On Eagles Starting CB Job?
At this time last year, Adoree’ Jackson stood unsigned after the Giants had attempted to go with younger options at cornerback. The team then re-signed Jackson as insurance, but he played a decreased role compared to his prime years. The Eagles added the former first-round pick much earlier this offseason,
Jets held a player-led practice last Sunday
Aaron Glenn is trying to change the Jets’ trajectory in his first year as the team’s head coach and his approach to preparing for the regular season made room for an unusual practice last Sunday. The Jets held a practice that was not announced publicly a day after their preseason
The ‘Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team’ quiz
The health of quarterback Matthew Stafford has been one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the 2025 season, and things weren’t looking great when head coach Sean McVay described Stafford starting Week 1 as “putting the cart way before the horse.” But with Stafford finally
L’Jarius Sneed is “very confident” he will play the season opener
Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed was a limited practice participant Wednesday, his first practice in 10 months. He is “very confident” he will play in the season opener Sept. 7. “When it’s time for them lights to come on, you’ll see a whole different L’Jarius Sneed,” Sneed said Wednesday, via Alex
Jordan Meredith Moving Toward Raiders’ C Job; Latest On Team’s CB Situation
Jordan Meredith has been involved in two position battles this year; the second of those has proven transformative. Shifting from guard to center, Meredith is moving toward commandeering the starting job in Pete Carroll‘s first Raiders season. Playing only guard last season (365 snaps at LG, 209 at RG), Meredith
Bears lose Terell Smith for season with knee injury
When Bears cornerback Terell Smith was carted off the field during Sunday’s preseason game, it looked bad. And today it’s been confirmed that it was bad. Smith is out for the season with a torn patellar tendon, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. A 2023 fifth-round draft pick,
Von Miller has controversial choice for the greatest QB of all time
Tom Brady is regarded by many as the greatest to ever play quarterback in the NFL, but Von Miller is not on board with that. Miller appeared on Johnny Manziel’s “Glory Daze” podcast and weighed in on the GOAT debate with a surprising choice. The legendary pass-rusher and current Washington
Vikings WR Jordan Addison, Tai Felton exit practice with injuries
The Vikings are already looking for help at receiver. They’re currently holding their breath as to the possibility that they could be looking for more. Via Alec Lewis of TheAthletic.com, receivers Jordan Addison and Tai Felton exited practice and watched from the sidelines with apparent injuries. Felton, per Lewis, apparently
NFC North Notes: Packers, Lions, Smith
The competition between Rasheed Walker and Jordan Morgan had been tilted toward the incumbent, with GM Brian Gutekunst noting it would take quite the effort from the 2024 first-round pick for the Packers to make a change. It is becoming possible a change does happen, however. Walker has missed time
Denzel Ward is day-to-day with a shoulder injury
Word on Tuesday was that Browns cornerback Denzel Ward avoided a serious injury when he went down in practice earlier in the day and confirmation of that came on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters at his press conference that Ward is considered day-to-day as a result of his
Three teams that should trade for Colts’ Anthony Richardson Sr.
The Indianapolis Colts‘ experiment with quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has been a failure. We’re now two years removed from the Colts drafting what they hoped to be their franchise quarterback with the fourth overall pick in 2023. And so far, it’s been full of inconsistencies, injuries and now being demoted
Kenny Pickett making progress but will not play in preseason finale
Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett will miss the entire preseason with his hamstring injury. Asked about Pickett today, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said his hamstring is getting better but that he will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday. “Continuing to progress. He’s done everything in his power to
Browns Trade DT Jowon Briggs To Jets
With the roster-setting deadline less than a week away, a key NFL trade window is open. After two deals occurred Sunday, an intra-AFC swap is done. The Browns and Jets have a deal in place. Cleveland is trading defensive tackle Jowon Briggs to New York, the Browns announced. It is
Broncos sign DL Michael Dwumfour
The Broncos have signed defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour, Mike Klis of 9News reports. In a corresponding move, the Broncos waived undrafted rookie inside linebacker J.B. Brown. Dwumfour, 27, was on of the defensive tackles who worked out for Denver on Tuesday. The Broncos are the seventh team he has spent
Jets coaches respond to Justin Fields’ comments amid concerns about passing attack
According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields did not throw a pass that traveled 10 yards in the air over the club’s first two preseason games. Some have voiced concerns about the Jets’ passing attack with Fields in the lineup, but he insisted
Cardinals sign OL Dohnovan West
The Cardinals signed offensive lineman Dohnovan West, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals needed depth on the interior to make it through one more preseason game after injuries to Hayden Conner and Christian Jones. West, a center, played college ball at nearby Arizona State. He was a three-year starter at
Bengals G Cordell Volson Out For Season
The Bengals had Cordell Volson battling for a roster spot, but the contract-year guard has bigger concerns now. Volson is set to miss the season, Zac Taylor said (via ESPN.com’s Ben Baby). A shoulder injury that will require surgery will move Volson out of the picture for the 2025 Bengals.
Bengals OL Cordell Volson likely out for the season with shoulder injury
The Bengals visited with free agent guard Dalton Risner this week and an injury to a member of their offensive line is likely related to their interest in adding to their depth. Cordell Volson did not play in the team’s second preseason game and head coach Zac Taylor said at
Steelers legend adds to Aaron Rodgers hype after visiting joint practice
NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon claimed earlier in August that quarterback Aaron Rodgers had looked “really, really good” in training camp. More recently, Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger visited Pittsburgh for a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. During the latest edition of