Raiders’ Geno Smith shares what he has learned from Tom Brady
Having future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady on your side is an advantage Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith is not taking lightly. Smith had some battles with Brady during their NFL careers, but it wasn’t long lived. Brady finished with a 4-1 advantage over Smith, but that is
Jim Harbaugh: Visit with Keenan Allen went well, interest has always been there
Wide receiver Keenan Allen’s visit with the Chargers on Friday ended without him signing a contract to rejoin his first NFL team, but it sounds like the door remains open to a deal. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that the visit with Allen “went well” and suggested that
Packers HC LaFleur gives vital Love leadership update
The Green Bay Packers will go as far as quarterback Jordan Love will take them in 2025, and beyond. If he’s a top-10 quarterback, and it’s worth noting that he’s shown that potential in the past, the Packers will have opened yet another Super Bowl “window.” If he’s underwhelming, though
Terrell Williams required medical attention at practice because of dehydration
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams caused worry at practice Monday when he collapsed on the sideline, requiring medical attention. A stretcher was brought out for Williams, but he was taken off the field on a cart. The team announced that Williams was dealing with dehydration and is expected to be
Bills GM says James Cook decision was ‘disappointing’
On Monday, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane responded to James Cook’s decision not to practice with the team on Sunday. Cook, who had been practicing with the Bills through training camp until that point amid contract negotiations, told ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg that he made a “business” decision not to practice
Packers sign CB Corey Ballentine
Cornerback Corey Ballentine is back with the Packers. The team announced Ballentine’s signing on Monday afternoon. Cornerback Gregory Junior was released in a corresponding move. Ballentine signed to the Packers’ practice squad in 2022 and remained with the team through the 2024 season. He signed with the Colts this offseason,
Jaguars HC believes Hunter could do something historic in 2025
Wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Will the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie earn more hardware in 2025? No player has won Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year. New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen thinks Hunter could be the first. “I do think it’s
Vikings sign TE Nick Vannett, waive OT Marcellus Johnson
The Vikings have made a pair of roster moves on Monday. Minnesota announced the club has signed tight end Nick Vannett and waived offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson. Vannett, 32, spent last season with the Titans. He caught 17 passes for 135 yards with three touchdowns, playing all 17 games with
Green Bay Packers’ defensive X-factor stepping up in fall camp
The cornerback position is going to have to step up this season if the Green Bay Packers want to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. They let go of All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. To be fair to the Packers, he could never stay healthy. Still, losing even the thought of
Kyle Shanahan: Jake Moody’s still competing with whoever’s out there
The 49ers released veteran kicker Greg Joseph on Monday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan stopped short of saying that means Jake Moody will definitely be handling the kicking duties in the season opener. Shanahan said that “roster numbers” led to the decision to cut Joseph because the 49ers need healthy
Steelers player who had harsh message for Rodgers changes his tune
Cam Heyward seemed to grow fed up with the Aaron Rodgers waiting game earlier this offseason, but the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has quickly taken a liking to his team’s new quarterback. Rodgers took much, much longer than expected to sign with the Steelers in free agency. When asked
Ennis Rakestraw out “a while” with shoulder injury, Lions sign two corners
Injuries have limited Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw’s availability since he joined the team as a second-round pick last year and a new one is going to continue that trend into his second season. Rakestraw hurt his shoulder on Saturday and head coach Dan Campbell said at his Monday press conference
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/4/25
NFL teams are continuing to adjust their rosters to weather injuries and add depth with preseason games kicking off later this week. Here are the latest minor moves from around the league: Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Signed: CB Luq Barcoo, CB D.J. Miller Waived/injured: RB Kye Robichaux Placed
Eagles trade DT Thomas Booker to Raiders for CB Jakorian Bennett
The Raiders have traded cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, according to multiple reports. The Eagles get even deeper in their cornerbacks room, with Booker joining Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Kelee Ringo, Adoree Jackson and Mac McWilliams. Bennett will join the competition with Ringo
Jerry Jones seems poised for long standoff with Micah Parsons
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t in a rush to extend EDGE Micah Parsons. Parsons, set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, has requested a trade. Jones’ latest comment suggests they won’t reach an agreement soon. “It took a long time with Emmitt Smith,” Jones told
Inside the Courtland Sutton deal
The Broncos have been securing their key players to long-term contracts. One such player to get a new deal was receiver Courtland Sutton. Due to make $14 million in 2025, Sutton recently signed a four-year, $92 million extension. That’s a new-money average of $23 million per year. Here’s the full
Bucs QB lands at No. 50 on NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025
Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence continues to gain momentum, as the Tampa Bay quarterback just landed at No. 50 on the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025. It marks his first appearance since 2021 where he clocked in at No. 71. After bouncing between teams and facing a ton of questions about
Report: Denzel Perryman won’t be prosecuted for weapon possession arrest
Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from police custody on Monday and it looks like he’ll avoid any chance of further confinement. TMZ reports that Perryman will not be prosecuted for the possession of assault weapons. Perryman was arrested in Los Angeles on Friday after police found two AR-15s in
Raiders Trade CB Jakorian Bennett To Eagles For DT Thomas Booker
In a rare preseason player-for-player deal, the Raiders are trading cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles in return for defensive tackle Thomas Booker, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Both players will have to pass a physical for the trade to go through, according to The Athletic’s Brooks Kubena. Bennett, a 2023
Jaguars list Travis Hunter as starter on offense, backup on defense
The Jaguars released their first depth chart of the 2025 season on Monday and it shows where first-round pick Travis Hunter is situated on both sides of the ball. Hunter is listed as first-team wide receiver along with Brian Thomas and Dyami Brown, but he is part of the second
Shedeur Sanders has long way to go after Browns' first depth chart release
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has a long way to go to before joining the first-team offense. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Browns list Joe Flacco as starter on initial depth chart
The 2023 comeback player of the year is back. The Browns have listed 40-year-old Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback on the first depth chart of the 2025 season, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Flacco went from the couch to the huddle for the Browns in 2023, lifting the team
Bills WR Khalil Shakir To Miss Time
Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is expected to miss four to five weeks due to a high ankle sprain suffered last Friday, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Head coach Sean McDermott said on Sunday (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter) that Shakir was considered “week to week.” The fourth-year wideout stepped up
Browns add QB Tyler Huntley
When you have two quarterbacks, you have none. When you have five quarterbacks, you’re the Browns. When you have six quarterbacks, you’re f—ked. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the Browns have added Pro Bowl (seriously) quarterback Tyler Huntley. The reason is far less dysfunctional than the Browns have been. Kenny
Surprise Patriots player being touted as ‘difference-maker’ in camp
The New England Patriots desperately need a skill-position player to step up and make a difference in their offense this season, and a member of their rookie class might be ready to assume that role. Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has shown off his explosive ability through the first week-plus
Jerry Jones keeps negotiating directly with players — and the NFL/NFLPA keep letting him
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has no qualms about negotiating directly with players who are represented by agents, ignoring the letter and/or the spirit of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. He has done it before. He did it with linebacker Micah Parsons. Left unchecked, Jones will do it again. So where are
49ers Release K Greg Joseph
The 49ers made a slew of roster moves on Monday. Included among them is the release of veteran kicker Greg Joseph. In May, the 49ers signed Joseph as a contender for the 2025 kicking gig. The 31-year-old took part in minicamp and the opening stages of training camp, but his time
49ers receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) remains out of practice
Before training camp opened, reports emerged that 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings wanted a new contract or a trade. He didn’t hold out. He could be holding in. Jennings suffered a calf injury during training camp on July 27. (It apparently was an aggravation of an offseason injury.) He has yet
Falcons could be repeating last year’s mistake with preseason QB plan
The Atlanta Falcons apparently didn’t learn from last season. On Monday, head coach Raheem Morris told NFL Network that the Falcons’ top two quarterbacks, starter Michael Penix Jr. and backup Kirk Cousins, won’t play in the team’s preseason opener this Friday against the Detroit Lions. The team’s cautious approach with
T.J. Hockenson out of Vikings practice with injury
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is out of practice today with an injury. Hockenson was injured on Saturday and is out at least for today. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell referred to Hockenson’s injury as a “hip, leg, back — whatever you want to classify it at,” via Judd Zulgad. The
49ers DT Kevin Givens To Miss Regular Season Time
A pectoral injury will leave Kevin Givens sidelined for the foreseeable future. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday (via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows) the veteran defensive tackle will miss “a chunk” of the 2025 season. Givens entered the league with low expectations as an undrafted free agent, but he has managed to
Vikings plan to play J.J. McCarthy this week
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s long wait for game action is set to end on Saturday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said that the plan is for McCarthy to play against the Texans in Minnesota’s preseason opener. McCarthy has not taken a snap in a game since the preseason opener last season.
49ers forced to speed up position battle amid rash of injuries
The injury bug continues to hit the San Francisco 49ers this summer, and it has changed the outlook of some of the battles in training camp. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
As expected, Von Miller lands on the first team in Washington’s initial depth chart
The full truth regarding Von Miller’s one-year deal with the Commanders was kept under wraps, because it’s a far cry from the kind of contract he’s used to having. His skills remain undeniable. Miller appears as a starting outside linebacker on the first depth chart issued by the Commanders for
Broncos LB Drew Sanders To Miss Start Of Season
AUGUST 4: Sanders recently underwent surgery to address the injury, 9News’ Mike Klis reports. Payton specified the issue was actually a ligament in Sanders’ foot, rather than a tendon. That is a somewhat encouraging correction given the different recovery timeline which should be in store as a result. Nevertheless, Payton noted
Giants sign LB K.J. Cloyd
The Giants have made a few moves on Monday afternoon to bolster the team’s depth. New York announced the club has added linebacker K.J. Cloyd and confirmed the previously reported signing of running back Jonathan Ward. This is Cloyd’s second stint with the Giants after spending time with the club
Colts’ Daniel Jones reflects on flaming out with Giants
As of Monday afternoon, it certainly seemed that neither free-agency signing Daniel Jones nor 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson had grabbed any significant lead in the competition for the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job. During a recent chat with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Jones reflected on the final days of
Dolphins sign TE Chris Myarick
The Dolphins made a couple of moves involving tight ends on Monday. They announced that they have signed Chris Myarick. Rookie Jalin Conyers was placed on injured reserve to create a roster spot for the new arrival. Myarick is no stranger to the Dolphins. He signed with the team as
Jim Harbaugh Hopes Chargers Bring Back WR Keenan Allen
Keenan Allen worked out with the Chargers last week as the sides contemplate a reunion. No deal has been signed yet, but that will be the case if head coach Jim Harbaugh has his way. When speaking to the media on Monday, Harbaugh said (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim) Allen’s workout went well.
John Schneider: Noah Fant was a “pure cap casaulty”
As training camp opened, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald declined to delve into the reasons for the decision to release veteran tight end Noah Fant. On Monday, Seahawks G.M. John Schneider disclosed the one reason for the move. Appearing on Seattle Sports, Schenider said Fant was a “pure cap casualty.” “He
Commanders still seeking new contract with disgruntled star
Terry McLaurin has been the Washington Commanders’ top wide receiver since he burst onto the scene as a third-round pick in 2019. With five 1,000-yard campaigns in the last five years, “Scary Terry” has proved his worth as a premier pass-catcher. McLaurin played an integral role in leading Washington’s offense
DK Metcalf: Steelers have the best defense I’ve ever seen
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has played 101 games in his NFL career, so he’s seen a lot of different defenses. But he thinks the one he’s practicing against right now is better than any of them. Metcalf said on NFL Network that going 11-on-11 against the Steelers’ defense in
Titans Considering Defensive Addition; Preston Smith On Team’s Radar?
Roster cuts following training camp and the preseason represents a time when a number of roster moves are made in the NFL. At or around that time, the Titans could be a team to watch closely. Tennessee is “open” to making at least one defensive addition late in free agency,
Chargers sign DL Nesta Jade Silvera
The Chargers announced the addition of a defensive lineman on Monday. They have signed Nesta Jade Silvera to the 90-man roster. They waived defensive lineman Josh Fuga with an injury designation to create room for Silvera. Silvera was a 2023 seventh-round pick by the Raiders and he played in nine
Analyst blasts Commanders following WR Terry McLaurin’s trade request
The Washington Commanders were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last season with rookie QB Jayden Daniels leading the franchise to the NFC Championship game. The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles proved to be too much in a 55-23 win, but the season was still a success for
49ers make several moves, release K Greg Joseph
The 49ers have made a series of moves on Monday, including effectively ending their kicker competition — at least for now. San Francisco announced the club has signed defensive lineman Bradlee Anae, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, safety Jaylen Mahoney, cornerback Fabian Moreau, and offensive lineman Isaiah Prince. As corresponding moves,
Falcons, RT Kaleb McGary Agree To Extension
Kaleb McGary‘s tenure in Atlanta will continue past 2025. Team and player have agreed to a two-year, $30MM extension, per an announcement from McGary’s agent. The Falcons have since confirmed the news. Prior to today’s deal, McGary was on track for free agency next spring. Now, however, he is on
Jaguars sign OL Tremayne Anchrum
Offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum is making a bid for a roster spot in Jacksonville. The Jaguars announce Anchrum’s signing on Monday. They also confirmed their reported signing of defensive lineman Austin Johnson and announced that they have waived wide receiver J.J. Jones. Anchrum was a Rams seventh-round pick in 2020
Broncos’ Sean Payton adds to Bo Nix hype with bold prediction
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton believes his team is a legitimate Super Bowl contender after quarterback and 2024 first-round draft pick Bo Nix was better than advertised as a rookie starter. During a recent chat with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Payton gave the Nix hype train some extra
Shedeur Sanders explains why he didn’t want Deion to visit Browns training camp
Deion Sanders has two sons who are NFL rookies, but only one of them welcomed Dad to come see him at training camp. After visiting Buccaneers cornerback Shilo Sanders, Deion said Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn’t want his dad in Cleveland. Today Shedeur explained why. “I look at it from