Minor NFL Transactions: 8/7/25
Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Signed: TE Steven Stilianos Los Angeles Chargers Signed: TE Thomas Yassmin Waived/injured: TE Jordan Petaia New York Giants Released from IR via injury settlement: LB Ty Summers San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans Hernandez received full clearance after
Report: Bilhal Kone tore his ACL, MCL in Thursday’s preseason game
It looked back when it happened. It looked bad based on John Harbaugh’s reaction. It unfortunately apparently is bad. Ravens rookie cornerback Bilhal Kone tore the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in Thursday’s preseason game against the Colts, Jordan Schultz reports. Kone will miss his entire rookie season.
Chargers star’s injury shows why players should hold out
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater was carted off the practice field on Thursday afternoon with what turned out to be a significant injury. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the two-time Pro Bowler suffered a season-ending knee injury. It’s a massive blow to the team’s offensive line
NFLPA downplays 2105 SAG-AFTRA controversy involving David White
The 2023 candidacy of former SAG-AFTRA national executive director David White to serve as NFL Players Association executive director included a question regarding a report from 2015 that he had misled the SAG-AFTRA board. The NFLPA says it has explored the issue as part of the hiring process that resulted
Eagles, Campbell, Cowboys, Revel, Nabers, Giants, Miller
The Eagles nearly pulled off a trade with the Chargers to climb 10 spots, to No. 22, in the first round. It turns out, the defending Super Bowl champions were in talks to move as high as No. 18. While it could have been interpreted as an effort to land
Eagles OL Kenyon Green carted off with an injury
The Eagles traded safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Texans this offseason for offensive lineman Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-round pick. Both players were injured Thursday. Gardner-Johnson injured his knee in a training camp practice at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, and Green was carted off in the second half
One NFL training-camp surprise for every team
A full schedule of preseason games is on tap this week. Let the overreactions begin! While teams continue to shape rosters, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the major surprises — good or bad — for each team during training camp. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS | Running back Jaydon Blue | The
Jimmie Ward was arrested Thursday after testing positive for alcohol
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested Thursday, the second time in three months he has landed in jail. Ward tested positive for alcohol, his lawyer, Steve Jackson, told Aaron Wilson of KPRC. In June, Ward was booked on charges of assault family violence impeding breath/circulation, a third-degree felony under Texas
Colts CB Justin Walley Suffers ACL Tear
Justin Walley had impressed during the offseason program and into training camp, pushing hard to start alongside Kenny Moore and Charvarius Ward. A major injury will change the Indianapolis cornerback equation. The Colts third-round rookie suffered an ACL tear. Shane Steichen confirmed postgame (via the Indianapolis Star’s Nate Atkins). This
Anthony Richardson dislocated his right pinkie
Anthony Richardson has yet another injury. The Colts quarterback, who missed 17 games with injuries in his first two seasons, hurt the pinkie finger on his throwing hand in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Ravens. Coach Steve Steichen updated the injury after halftime, telling team reporter Larra Overton that Richardson
Texans avoided worst-case scenario with C.J. Gardner-Johnson
A cart transported C.J. Gardner-Johnson off the practice field Thursday, and the Texans expressed a fear the trade acquisition suffered a serious injury. That said, conflicting reports surfaced regarding Gardner-Johnson’s 2025 status. KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson indicated the recently acquired safety suffered an ACL tear. However, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz pointed
Colts rookie DE JT Tuimoloau leaves with knee injury
Colts rookie defensive end JT Tuimoloau had a memorable night in his preseason debut. He had two tackles, both for a loss, a strip-sack, two quarterback hits and a pass breakup. The second-round pick, though, left in the second half with a knee injury. The team ruled him out from
Colts’ Anthony Richardson Suffers Dislocated Finger
The Colts’ quarterback competition received a pivotal update Thursday night. Anthony Richardson left Indianapolis’ preseason opener in Baltimore with a finger injury and appears likely to miss time. Richardson suffered a dislocated pinky finger on his throwing hand, Shane Steichen told Colts sideline reporter Larra Overton (h/t the Indianapolis Star’s
Caleb Williams laughs off viral video of him missing his target into a net
Caleb Williams defended himself after a fan’s video of the Bears quarterback missing his target while throwing into a net went viral. It prompted arm-chair quarterbacks to question Williams’ progress since last season. “I look at it, and I laugh at ‘em, as always,” Williams said Thursday, via Courtney Cronin
Anthony Richardson already dealing with another setback
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s 2025 campaign is already off to a rocky start. Richardson injured his finger in the first quarter of the Colts’ preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. The injury happened on a sack from David Ojabo, and while Richardson was able to walk off the field,
Report: C.J. Gardner-Johnson didn’t suffer torn ACL
The Texans and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson got a scare on Thursday, when he was carted off at a training-camp practice at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. For now, the news is good. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Gardner-Johnson did not suffer a torn ACL. He’ll undergo more tests, but
Texans’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Avoids ACL Tear
A cart transported C.J. Gardner-Johnson off the practice field Thursday, and the Texans expressed a fear the trade acquisition suffered a serious injury. That said, conflicting reports surfaced regarding Gardner-Johnson’s 2025 status. One report (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) indicated the recently acquired safety suffered an ACL tear. Another (from Fox
Is Micah Parsons serious about wanting a trade?
Six days ago, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons posted a public trade request. The next day, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called BS on it being a real request. As we close in on the one-week anniversary of the making of the request, is it real? Although Jones shrugged at the trade
Aaron Rodgers tries to silence concerning report from training camp
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be silencing concerns related to a recent report that questioned his working relationships with his wide receivers. It was previously learned that Rodgers’ “connection” with 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson “took a step in the right direction” during Tuesday’s practice. According to Brooke Pryor of ESPN, Rodgers then
Anthony Richardson injured in first quarter, replaced by Daniel Jones
Anthony Richardson’s first preseason opportunity to win the starting quarterback job didn’t last long. On the Colts’ second possession — the seventh offensive play — Richardson was leveled by David Ojabo. The Ravens edge rusher was left unblocked by Tyler Goodson and leveled Richardson from his blindside with 7:33 remaining
Cameron Heyward, Chris Boswell Seeking Steelers Contract Adjustments
Questions about Cameron Heyward‘s 2025 status loomed last year, when the standout defensive lineman had come off a season in which an injury provided significant limitations. The Steelers, however, extended their top piece up front to seemingly put an end to contract speculation. A year later, however, Heyward is not
NFLPA intends to gain a “clear understanding” of ESPN-NFL Media deal
In exchange for giving control of various NFL Media assets to ESPN, the NFL will receive a 10-percent stake in the four-letter network. What’s in it for the players? That’s for the NFL Players Association to determine. “The NFLPA is committed to securing the financial well-being of our members and
Gap between star WR Terry McLaurin, Commanders revealed
As of Thursday morning, the Washington Commanders and Terry McLaurin remained in a contract stalemate after the 29-year-old wide receiver in the final year of his current deal requested a trade. During Thursday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler noted that the Commanders and McLaurin are locked in “a
Jared Verse says he’s “fine” after leaving practice to get his knee checked out
Rams edge rusher Jared Verse left today’s practice early to get his knee checked out, but it’s nothing to worry about. After posting and then deleting a tweet suggesting that his injury was serious, Verse posted, “Nah I’m playing with yall im fine.” Verse left practice after bumping knees with
Chargers Confirm Torn Patellar Tendon For LT Rashawn Slater
Rashawn Slater was carted off the field during Thursday’s practice. Hours later, the worst-case scenario emerged. Testing on the Chargers’ franchise left tackle indicates he will not play in 2025. Slater is feared to have suffered a torn patellar tendon, Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.
Rashawn Slater will miss the 2025 season with a torn patellar tendon
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater was visibly upset while being carted off the field at practice on Thursday and the injury that knocked him out is as bad as Slater seemed to think it was at the time. Shortly after multiple reports emerged that Slater tore his patellar tendon and
Bears GM speaks out after Caleb Williams video goes viral
Earlier this week, a video showing Caleb Williams emotionally reacting to missing some throws during an individual drill went viral and sparked concerns among some Chicago Bears fans regarding the second-year quarterback’s development. For an article published on Thursday morning, ESPN’s Courtney Cronin spoke with Bears general manager Ryan Poles
Micah Parsons remains in camp despite not attending practice
Micah Parsons didn’t show up to watch the Cowboys practice for the first time in training camp. That caused a stir, and the fact that owner Jerry Jones also wasn’t at Thursday’s practice caused a bigger stir. Alas, there is nothing to see here. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones
No Return Timetable For 49ers WRs Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings
The receiver position remains uncertain in the case of the 49ers with Week 1 drawing closer. Both Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are sidelined through injury, and in each case there is no firm timeline for a return. Aiyuk continues to rehab the ACL and MCL tears which ended his 2024 campaign. Throughout the
Jaxson Dart: “There’s no light that’s too bright to play in”
Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed on Thursday that first-round pick Jaxson Dart will see his first action as a professional quarterback this weekend when the Giants take on the Bills. Dart told reporters that he’s excited to take the next step in his career. “I’m just stoked for the
Insider rejects ‘conspiracy theory’ regarding Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns have made it clear since springtime workouts that Shedeur Sanders is their fourth-choice option at quarterback. That has led to some outsiders accusing the team of “sabotaging” the fifth-round draft pick’s chances of winning the starting job. For an article published on Thursday morning, Browns insider Jason Lloyd of The Athletic
49ers rookie RB Jordan James to undergo surgery on broken finger
Mykel Williams wasn’t the only rookie draft pick who was injured this week. Running back Jordan James did not participate in Thursday’s practice after injuring a finger earlier in the week. “Jordan James broke his finger, so he’s getting surgery on that,” Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He’ll
Lions Place CB Ennis Rakestraw On IR
Ennis Rakestraw will not play in 2025. The second-year corner was already known to be a candidate to miss time, but the Lions placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Only players released via an injury settlement are eligible to play after being moved to IR at this point in the offseason.
49ers hope Mykel Williams just hyperextended his knee on Thursday
49ers first-round pick Mykel Williams had to leave practice early on Thursday, but the initial exam by the team’s medical staff led to optimism that he’ll be back on the field soon. Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s press conference opened with a question about a diagnosis for Williams and Shanahan shared
NFL Draft intel: How Penn State star RB stacks up to Saquon Barkley
Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From a Penn State running back to a Georgia linebacker, here are five players we’re tracking: Penn State RB Nick Singleton Like former Penn State RB Saquon Barkley, Singleton (6-foot, 224 pounds) has the combination of
Matthew Stafford to work out Saturday, will practice Monday if all goes well
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has not practiced yet this summer, but that could change soon. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed this week’s report that Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc in his back and that he had an epidural injection in order to address the issue. After that report
Cardinals, G Will Hernandez Agree To Deal
Will Hernandez is set to continue his career in the desert. The veteran guard’s recent Cardinals visit has produced a one-year agreement, he announced on Instagram Thursday. The team has since confirmed the move. Late in July, Hernandez received full clearance upon completing the rehab process for his 2024 ACL tear.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs starters set to play about a quarter on Saturday
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is sticking with his usual process when it comes to preseason playing time. Via multiple reporters on the beat, Reid said in his Thursday press conference that Kansas City’s starters — including quarterback Patrick Mahomes — will play about a quarter in Saturday’s preseason opener
Ranking the five worst NFL QB situations
Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL — possibly the most important position in sports. Teams with inferior quarterback rooms don’t stand much of a chance to compete in 2025, so it could be a long year for these five organizations. (QB situations are ranked in inverse order.)
49ers release Eli Apple, sign Michael Dwumfour
Cornerback Eli Apple’s stay with the 49ers turned out to be a brief one. Apple signed with the team a little more than a week ago, but he’s back to looking for a team after being released on Thursday. The 49ers announced his departure along with the signing of defensive
Bills CB Tre’Davious White On Track For Starting Spot
The 2025 season will mark the beginning of Tre’Davious White‘s second stint with the Bills. The former All-Pro corner is on track to handle a first-team defensive role during his latest Buffalo spell. Christian Benford is entrenched as the team’s top cover man. Taron Johnson, meanwhile, is preparing for his eighth season with
Cam Heyward isn’t fully practicing, wants a revised contract
Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward hasn’t been a full participant in practice at training camp and it’s not because the team is dialing back the workload of a proven veteran. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Heyward is looking for a raise as he heads into his 15th season in
Travis Hunter to play both ways during preseason opener
A regular role on both sides of the ball has been planed in Travis Hunter‘s case throughout the offseason. Time on offense and defense will be in store for Hunter when the Jaguars open the preseason against the Steelers on Saturday. Jags head coach Liam Coen said Thursday that the
Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt among Steelers who won’t play first preseason game
As it turns out, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will not ask quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener. Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that Rodgers is among a long list of major Steelers contributors who will not be on the field against the Jaguars on Saturday night.
Travis Hunter To Play Both Ways During Jaguars’ Preseason Opener
A regular role on both sides of the ball has been planed in Travis Hunter‘s case throughout the offseason. He will make his Jaguars preseason debut this week, and time on offense and defense will be in store. Jags head coach Liam Coen said this morning (via NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe) the team’s
Steelers sign QB Logan Woodside, OL Andrus Peat
The Steelers announced on Thursday that the club has signed quarterback Logan Woodside and offensive lineman Andrus Peat. Woodside provides depth at a position that got thinner with rookie quarterback Will Howard’s recent hand injury. While head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that Howard may be able to
Bucs’ Mayfield responds to common criticism of Todd Bowles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht insisted in June that “the general public and the fans” are wrong in believing that Todd Bowles is too “stoic” of a head coach to guide the club successfully. During a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams,” Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suggested that Bowles
Josh Allen on James Cook: “We desperately want him out there with us”
Bills running back James Cook isn’t practicing as he awaits his second contract. Bills quarterback James Cook has his back. “James is one of the best running backs in the league and we desperately want him out there with us,” Allen told reporters on Thursday, via Alex Bratsky of Bills
WR George Pickens Open To Remaining With Cowboys Past 2025
Once his third Steelers campaign came to an end, it was decided George Pickens would not continue his career in Pittsburgh. A trade was ultimately worked out which allowed the Cowboys to add him to their receiving corps. Pickens has one year remaining on his rookie deal, so an extension would
CB Kristian Fulton returns to Chiefs practice
The Chiefs have gotten one of their players back on the field. Via multiple reporters on the scene, cornerback Kristian Fulton is participating in Thursday’s practice, which means he has been taken off the active/physically unable to perform list. Fulton, 26, signed with the Chiefs in the offseason as a
















































