2025 Offseason In Review Series
Here are PFR’s breakdowns of each NFL team’s 2025 offseason. The list will be updated between now and Week 1. AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets AFC North Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North
Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford threw “60-plus” passes on Saturday
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took his biggest step toward joining his teammates at practice on Saturday. Coach Sean McVay told reporters that Stafford threw “60-plus” passes on Saturday. “There was no limitations in terms of the types of throws — deep, intermediate, short,” McVay said. “We were moving the launch
Broncos’ starters underwhelm in first preseason showing
For all of the talk about the Denver Broncos potentially having a Super Bowl-worthy roster, the starters didn’t live up to the high expectations and early hype on Saturday night. In limited action on the road against the San Francisco 49ers, Denver’s starting offense sputtered, and the starting defense was
Cam Ward throws for 67 yards in two possessions, leads Titans to a TD
NFL Network, for some reason, chose not to air Cam Ward’s preseason debut, though it did nationally televise two quarterbacks drafted after Ward. Thus, the No. 1 overall pick might not have the buzz that Shedeur Sanders and Jaxson Dart do. But Ward, like Sanders and Dart, showed the lights
Travis Hunter plays both sides of ball in preseason debut
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is going to be one of the must-see stories in the NFL this season as he attempts to play both sides of the ball. It’s going to be a daunting task in the NFL, but he got his first taste of it on Saturday night
Deon Bush carted off with an Achilles injury
Chiefs backup safety Deon Bush was carted off the field with 1:19 remaining in the first half of Saturday’s preseason game at Arizona. The team announced Bush will not return with an Achilles injury. TV analyst Trent Green said Bush injured his left leg on a non-contact play as he
Cowboys Aiming For CB Shavon Revel To Play In September
Shavon Revel is one of many Cowboys corners currently on the mend. The third-round rookie continues to rehab the ACL tear which ended his final college season. Revel has yet to take part in training camp, and it remains to be seen when he will be cleared for game action. The
Titans RB Tyjae Spears carted to the training room with a lower leg injury
Titans running back Tyjae Spears was carted to the training room on Saturday night. Titans radio reports Spears has an injury to his lower right leg. Spears caught a pass from Brandon Allen and took it 13 yards before safety Rashad Wisdom tackled him. Spears limped to the sideline, where
Jaguars’ Cam Little makes 70-yard field goal
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little delivered what would have been a record-setting play on Saturday night if he had done it in a regular-season game. But because it happened in a preseason game, it will not officially go in the record books, and it will probably be forgotten by the
Patrick Mahomes went 1-for-1 for a 1-yard TD in his brief preseason appearance
Andy Reid announced earlier this week that Patrick Mahomes would play Saturday night. The quarterback did play, if only briefly. It was more like an appearance. The Chiefs recovered a Greg Dortch fumble on the opening kickoff, and with a penalty tacked on, began their first drive at the Arizona
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/9/25
Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL: Baltimore Ravens Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Chargers San Francisco 49ers Gaskin worked out for Baltimore on Saturday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The 28-year-old is far removed from his most productive days, which came with the Dolphins. Since the start of the 2022 season,
Bucs RB Rachaad White leaves with a groin injury
Buccaneers running back Rachaad White had six carries for 28 yards but left with a groin injury in Saturday night’s preseason game. The team announced the injury, which happened in the first quarter. White appeared to hurt his groin on a 12-yard run while trying to make a cut on
Bills HC reacts to RB James Cook not playing in preseason game
James Cook briefly teased the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Cook, who has been a hold-in during training camp as he seeks a contract extension, suited up for warm-ups and even took a rep before the Bills played the New York Giants in their first preseason game. However, Cook chose not to
Kevin O’Connell: Vikings WR Rondale Moore has “pretty significant” left knee injury
The news for Vikings receiver and punt returner Rondale Moore is not expected to be good. After Saturday’s preseason opener, Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that Moore suffered a “pretty significant” injury to his left knee during a first-half punt return. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, O’Connell added that
Titans LB Anfernee Orji Suffers ACL Tear
Anfernee Orji‘s third NFL campaign will not include any regular season playing time. The Titans linebacker suffered an ACL tear during practice on Thursday, per veteran reporter Paul Kuharsky. [RELATED: Recapping Titans’ Offseason] As a result of the injury, Orji will miss the 2025 campaign. The former UDFA entered the league
Former Heisman winner praises Jaxson Dart for preseason performance
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman winner Robert Griffin III took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and praised rookie New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart for his performance in Saturday’s 34-25 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. “The New York Giants have to be happy with what they saw from
Chargers place LT Rashawn Slater on IR, sign OT David Sharpe
The Chargers placed left tackle Rashawn Slater on season-ending injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. Slater ruptured his patellar tendon in Thursday’s practice. Less than two weeks earlier, Slater signed a four-year, $113 million contract extension, including $92 million guaranteed. Now, he will spend his fifth season rehabbing. The Chargers
Falcons, S Ronnie Harrison Agree To Deal
Ronnie Harrison has lined up his next NFL opportunity. The veteran safety has agreed to a deal with the Falcons, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. [RELATED: Reviewing Falcons’ Offseason] After splitting his first five seasons between the Jaguars and Browns, Harrison spent the 2023 campaign in Indianapolis. He handled a 51% defensive
James Cook agreed to warmup Saturday but declined to play
Bills running back James Cook showed up to training camp and practiced until last Sunday when he began a hold in while seeking a contract extension. On Friday, Cook and coach Sean McDermott had a conversation about the two-time Pro Bowler’s availability for Saturday’s preseason game against the Giants. Cook
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Vikings
Having allowed Kirk Cousins to depart in free agency to take on a multiyear tenure atop the Falcons’ quarterback depth chart – or so he thought – the Vikings began a new era under center in 2024. First-round rookie J.J. McCarthy did not wind up seeing any regular-season action due
Jaxson Dart has solid preseason debut
He was listed as third on the depth chart, but rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart was the second man up after Russell Wilson during Saturday’s preseason opener. And Dart was solid. Dart entered after the opening drive. He finished the half at quarterback. He completed 12 of 19 passes for 154
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy checks all boxes in preseason start
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy showed no rust from 2024’s season-ending knee injury in his lone preseason series on Saturday against the Houston Texans. The No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft tore his meniscus last August, forcing him to miss his entire rookie season. McCarthy made some
Vikings WR Rondale Moore carted off with leg injury
Rondale Moore can’t catch a break. Moore, who didn’t play last season with a knee injury, was injured with 10:30 remaining in the second quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against Houston. He returned a Tommy Townsend punt 2 yards before Texans linebacker Jamal Hill tackled him along the sideline. Moore
Chargers To Sign T David Sharpe
In the wake of Rashawn Slater‘s season-ending knee injury, the Chargers are taking the free agent route to add offensive tackle depth. David Sharpe has a deal in place with Los Angeles, as first reported by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Sharpe’s last regular season action came in 2023 when he made eight appearances
Jaguars put CB Levi Wallace on IR
Cornerback Levi Wallace’s bid to make the Jaguars has come to an end. The Jags placed Wallace on injured reserve Saturday. Defensive back Aydan White was signed to the 90-man roster. White was waived by the Jaguars when they signed Wallace last weekend, so he won’t have much catching up
Jaxson Dart closed gap on Russell Wilson with effective debut
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart might not need to remain Russell Wilson’s backup for long. The first-round pick was promising in an extended appearance during the first half of the Giants’ preseason road opener against the Buffalo Bills, showing the gap between him and the team’s veteran starter
Shedeur Sanders tells Tony Grossi to “say something positive about me”
After Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders made an impressive NFL debut in Cleveland’s preseason opener, he had a largely playful message for veteran reporter Tony Grossi. In a video from inside the bowels of Bank of America Stadium, Sanders is seen saying this to Grossi: “Tony, I be hoping you got
Bengals S Geno Stone To Miss Time
The Bengals’ safety depth will be tested during the final weeks of the offseason. Geno Stone exited the team’s preseason opener with what has been termed a soft tissue injury. On Saturday, head coach Zac Taylor said (via The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr.) Stone is week-to-week. Depending on how his recovery process fares, missed
Bengals S Geno Stone to miss time with a soft tissue injury
Bengals safety Geno Stone will be sidelined for a bit after getting hurt in Thursday’s preseason opener. Head coach Zac Taylor told reporters at a press conference that Stone is week-to-week with a soft tissue injury. Stone played four snaps against the Eagles and Taylor does not expect him back
Dolphins prove how ‘soft’ they are amid reported cheap shots by Bears
The Miami Dolphins need to make an attitude adjustment after their joint practice with the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall on Friday. Per Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Bears’ defense came out aggressive at the practice and took multiple cheap shots at Dolphins offensive players like wide receiver
Bears Host RB Jamaal Williams For Workout
The Bears hosted veteran running back Jamaal Williams for a workout Saturday morning, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. [RELATED: Recapping Bears’ Offseason] Williams’ star has fallen since a career-best 2022 that featured a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns and his first 1,000-yard season on the ground. He spent the last two years in
Russell Wilson leads Giants to a field goal on his only drive in preseason debut
Giants quarterback Russell Wilson played one drive in his preseason debut today against the Bills, and the Giants got a field goal out of it. Wilson threw short passes exclusively on the 12-play, 30-yard drive that ended with a Graham Gano 53-yard field goal. Wilson went 6-for-7 for 28 yards
Who is to blame for issues between Aaron Rodgers, teammates?
A report from Monday suggested that quarterback Aaron Rodgers lacked chemistry with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf and 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson during training camp. However, Rodgers’ connection with Metcalf and Wilson seemed to improve leading up to Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.
Ravens Work Out S Jordan Whitehead
The Ravens hosted veteran safety Jordan Whitehead for a workout on Friday, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. Whitehead, 28, is a seven-year veteran coming off his second stint with the Buccaneers. He started their first 11 games in 2024 before suffering a pectoral injury and spending four games on the
Shedeur Sanders: “I felt like me out there”
Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has become a polarizing figure, for a variety of reasons. Right or wrong, logical or illogical, fair or unfair, Shedeur has fans and detractors. The fans are celebrating his performance in Cleveland’s preseason openers. The detractors are quick to call what he did meaningless. And,
Lions’ Morice Norris shares update after his scary head injury
Detroit Lions cornerback Morice Norris shared an update on his status after suffering a scary head injury during Friday’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Norris suffered the frightening injury early in the fourth quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. He left the field in an
Morice Norris posts that he’s “all good” after scary injury cut Lions’ game short
The injury suffered by Lions safety Morice Norris on Friday night in Atlanta was so scary that the teams agreed to end the game early as Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance at the start of the fourth quarter. But by Saturday morning, Norris was sharing positive
Spencer Rattler To Start At QB For Saints’ First Preseason Game
Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced on Friday that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler would start the team’s preseason opener on Sunday. Rookie Tyler Shough will be the second quarterback to take the field, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football, followed by 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener. The three young signal-callers have been competing
One-city Big Shield book tour is coming
Big Shield arrives in 10 days. Already, it has more preorders than the three prior novels (Father of Mine, Son of Mine, On Our Way Home) combined. It makes sense, since we’re selling a football book on a football website. And it’s going to do well, because it’s an entertaining
McLaurin may have gained millions in leverage after preseason rout
Courtland Sutton’s contract extension with the Denver Broncos in July was believed to have cost Terry McLaurin millions in his negotiations with the Washington Commanders. However, he may have added millions back after the Commanders’ first preseason game. Per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala, McLaurin gained leverage after the New England
Mike Vrabel on Drake Maye’s miscue: “That’s a bad decision”
During Friday night’s preseason opener against the Commanders, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye tried turn nothing into something. It turned into something bad for the Patriots. Maye tried to force a throw while being sacked. He fumbled. (It looked a little like a play that was attempted against Washington by an
Lions S Morice Norris In Stable Condition After Scary Injury
Lions safety Morice Norris “is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities,” according to a team statement. Norris suffered a head injury in Friday night’s preseason game against the Falcons and had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. The two teams agreed
Mike Tomlin suggests Aaron Rodgers won’t play in the preseason
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will face his most recent former team in 29 days. Will he be ready for Week 1 at the Jets? If he is, it apparently won’t be a result of playing in the preseason. In a conversation with Bob Labriola of the team’s official website, coach
Drake Maye’s shaky performance doesn’t help Patriots with QB decision
The headline from the New England Patriots’ dominating performance on Friday night was Drake Maye’s up-and-down play. Maye was only under center for two drives of the Patriots’ 48-18 victory over the Washington Commanders, but those two drives furthered the questions surrounding the young quarterback as he heads into his
Kevin Stefanski isn’t “diving into” the quarterback competition, after Shedeur Sanders’s debut
Opportunity knocked on Friday night for Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. He swung the door open. Sanders took 47 snaps in the preseason opener, accounting for 68 percent of the offense. He completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. He added 19 rushing yards on four
DeMaurice Smith would not have hidden the collusion ruling
The most stunning, and underreported, development of the summer came from the news that the NFL and the NFL Players Association hid for more than five months the 61-page ruling in a collusion grievance regarding fully-guaranteed player contracts. The NFL won, but the NFLPA secured a finding of an attempt
Tom Brady’s statue is unveiled
The Patriots revealed quarterback Tom Brady’s bronze likeness to the world on Friday night. The debut of Brady’s statue was far less eventful than the unveiling of Rocky’s statue. It actually sounded a little like the ill-fated Tom Brady roast from May 2024, with Brady poking fun at himself and
Report: Russell Wilson to start for Giants Saturday
Giants head coach Brian Daboll was coy this week when asked about the team’s plans at quarterback beyond finding time for first-round pick Jaxson Dart to play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Bills, but it looks like they’ll also be giving another newcomer some playing time. Art Stapleton of
Dave Canales: We want to see better discipline from Xavier Legette
The Panthers didn’t plan to have second-year wide receiver Xavier Legette play their entire preseason game with the Browns on Friday night, but they were looking to pull him on their terms rather than having the officials do it for them. Legette was ejected during the team’s second offensive series
Browns RB Quinshon Judkins waives right to speedy trial
Browns second-round pick Quinshon Judkins has not been with the team since his July arrest for misdemeanor battery/domestic violence in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and it remains unclear when the running back’s situation might change. Judkins’s attorney filed a waiver of his client’s right to a speedy trial in Broward County
















































