Category : NFL News

The Jaguars are hiring Rams scouting director James Gladstone as their next general manager, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

NFL investigators have begun interviewing women who have accused Justin Tucker of inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions, the Baltimore Banner’s Brenna Smith, Julie Scharper, Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han report. A league investigation became known when the first report of alleged sexual misconduct against the Ravens kicker surfaced. After the latest

The Cleveland Browns allegedly don’t plan to trade All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett anytime soon, even though he’s made it known he wants to join an advertised Super Bowl contender such as the Detroit Lions. For a piece published Friday, ESPN NFL analyst Aaron Schatz explained why the Browns should continue

February 21st, 2025 at 12:39pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their next defensive coordinator, per Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Staley has been a top candidate for the Saints’ DC gig ever since Kellen Moore

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has landed a new defensive coordinator job. Staley has agreed to take over as defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move reunites Staley with new Saints head coach Kellen Moore, as they worked

Dane Jackson joined the Panthers in free agency last offseason, but his time in Carolina has come to an end. The veteran corner was released on Friday, per a team announcement. Having spent his first four seasons with the Bills, Jackson represented a familiar face for Panthers general manager Dan Morgan. A

Since making his NFL debut in 2019, Maxx Crosby has improved each season, which has been evident in his four Pro Bowl selections. It wasn’t easy, as he had to play for four different coaches; however, he gave the team his full effort each week. Still, winning matters to Crosby,

After playing on four teams across his first nine years in the NFL, Kyle Van Noy has found himself in a productive environment with the Ravens. The veteran pass rusher faces questions about his long-term future given his age, but he intends to keep playing for at least one more year. “My

While the Los Angeles Rams seem ready to trade veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp, it’s unclear if quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the club through the offseason.  During a recent chat with London sports radio station TalkSport, Rams franchise legend, Pro Football Hall of Famer and current NFL analyst

With the first three years of his career in the books, Kayvon Thibodeaux is eligible for an extension. While the Giants contemplate picking up his fifth-year option, the former No. 5 pick is not anticipating talks on a long-term deal to take place this offseason. “Of course,” Thibodeaux said when speaking

With the first three years of his career in the books, Kayvon Thibodeaux is eligible for an extension. While the Giants contemplate picking up his fifth-year option, the former No. 5 pick is not anticipating talks on a long-term deal to take place this offseason. “Of course,” Thibodeaux said when speaking about

Earlier this week, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated revealed that quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ “tentative intention” is to play in 2025, which would mean joining a different team after Rodgers and the New York Jets officially part ways.  During a very brief chat with TMZ Sports, Rodgers was asked

Shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX earlier this month, Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore left the club to become head coach of the New Orleans Saints. The Eagles quickly responded to that loss by promoting passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo to Moore’s

For the most part, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a night to forget in the 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX back on Feb. 9.  During a Thursday appearance on the “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams,” Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu warned the

After playing just 14 games in two seasons in 2022 and 2023, Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa was able to play in 14 contests in 2024. He recorded 22 tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles in the regular season and added another sack in the wild-card loss

The Falcons teamed two of this era’s best safeties last season, signing Justin Simmons to join Jessie Bates. Simmons stayed in free agency for months awaiting the right deal, but the former Broncos All-Pro is headed back to the market soon. Having agreed to a one-year contract worth $7.5MM, Simmons

Rumors continue to suggest that individuals within the Pittsburgh Steelers such as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith view re-signing backup quarterback Justin Fields as a “plan A” and bringing current starter Russell Wilson back as a “plan B.”  On Wednesday, ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick and Steelers/NFL insider Aditi Kinkhabwala of

Remembered by most for his time at Ohio State and perhaps by some PFR loyalists for his journeys on and off the Saints’ practice squad, J.T. Barrett is making a move into a key coaching position. Ben Johnson is bringing Barrett with him from Detroit, and the ex-Lions assistant quarterbacks

Last year’s salary cap spike created another opportunity for teams to retain talent, and once the upcoming cap surge (roughly $25MM) produces a number, the 2020 CBA will have produced four straight single-year jumps by at least $16MM. These climbs, which dwarf the per-year jumps the 2011 CBA brought, have

With the Super Bowl far in the rearview, all NFL teams are turning their attention to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 27-March 2), free agency (March 12) and NFL Draft (April 24-26).  Ahead of the combine in Indianapolis, Yardbarker NFL writers select one player each team in the NFC should

Being traded to the Chargers shortly before last season, Elijah Molden became one of the pieces that helped Jesse Minter‘s defense climb to No. 1. The Bolts will keep this partnership going. Molden is staying in Los Angeles via a new three-year contract, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. The second-generation NFL

Miami’s Cam Ward could be the first quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, that probably wouldn’t have been the case in previous years. Unlike 2024 — which featured six QBs in Round 1 — the 2025 class doesn’t look as strong at the most important position. Ward (6-foot-2,

February 20th, 2025 at 6:26pm CST by Sam Robinson As Ryan Poles‘ rebuild effort began in 2022, the Bears traded Khalil Mack for second- and sixth-round picks. After three Chargers seasons, Mack is hitting free agency for the first time. The decorated pass rusher showed sustained health in Los Angeles,

Cincinnati will inevitably end up paying Chase, but it is perplexing that the organization still hasn’t reached a deal with its superstar receiver. Chase is part of the team’s future and should have been compensated last offseason. The Bengals’ refusal to meet his contractual demands at that time has cost

The Colts picked up Kwity Paye‘s fifth-year option last May and then made Laiatu Latu the first defensive player chosen in the 2024 draft. With Samson Ebukam also under contract for 2025, Dayo Odeyingbo may need to find his second contract elsewhere. The increasingly productive D-lineman is nearly three weeks

The Dallas Cowboys already had an extensive to-do list this offseason, and now they have one more big item to add to it. Finding a replacement for guard Zack Martin. Martin reportedly informed the Cowboys on Thursday that he plans to retire this offseason, leaving a huge hole on the

One of the greatest interior offensive line careers is set to end. Zack Martin will follow through on retirement, informing the Cowboys he plans to walk away after 11 seasons, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. The decorated blocker played out a six-year extension, one adjusted after a 2023 holdout, and was

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been the subject of multiple trade rumors this offseason. The 37-year-old quarterback has two years remaining on his current contract but is seeking an extension that would have him closer to the league’s highest-paid signal callers. Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported

The Saint are promoting Phil Galiano to serve as special teams coordinator on Kellen Moore‘s new staff, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Galiano joined the Saints in 2019 as an assistant special teams coach under coordinator Darren Rizzi. After Rizzi left New Orleans to reunite with Sean Payton in Denver,

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay.  From a Miami quarterback to an LSU pass-rusher, here are five players we are tracking:  Should teams take Miami QB Cam Ward’s message seriously? Before receiving the Davey O’Brien Award as college football’s best QB

The Steelers are currently set to return their defensive linemen rotation from 2024, but it’s an aging group that will require reinforcements this offseason. Of the linemen who played at least 100 snaps last year, just three – Keeanu Benton, DeMarvin Leal and Isaiahh Loudermilk – will be younger than 30

Numerous reports shared throughout February have indicated that individuals within the Pittsburgh Steelers, such as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, would choose Justin Fields over Russell Wilson regarding which of the two quarterbacks to bring back for another season.  During a Thursday appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler hinted that

The Seahawks paused extension talks with Ernest Jones at the end of the regular season, but they’re still looking to re-sign the 25-year-old linebacker for 2025 and beyond. “Obviously we want Ernest back,” said general manager John Schneider (via Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic). “Some guys, at some point you

Robert Spillane provided much-needed help when he joined the Las Vegas Raiders through free agency in 2023.  The Raiders hope to re-sign him in free agency starting March 12, but the team will also look for outside help since it has $99.5 million in cap space, according to Over The

Reporters and NFL analysts such as Ben Solak of ESPN have routinely linked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold with the Las Vegas Raiders, in part because multiple insiders have said the Vikings won’t retain Darnold’s rights via the franchise tag before the March 4 deadline for such a move.  For

The New England Patriots made quarterback Drake Maye the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft before the club landed wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round and wideout Javon Baker in the fourth round. Of the three of them, Maye seemingly is the only one who is

After being unable to play in 2024, Jon Feliciano is set to end his career. The veteran offensive lineman announced on Thursday that he is hanging up his cleats (albeit with a caveat). Feliciano was with the Raiders from 2015-18, and his first trip to free agency saw him sign with the

Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand recently questioned whether or not the Browns would actually spend the second overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to land Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. In a mock draft posted late Wednesday night, Grossi shared a theory regarding the

Doug Nussmeier is indeed set to continue working with Kellen Moore in 2025. The Saints are hiring Nussmeier as their offensive coordinator, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Earlier this week, it became clear Moore and the Saints were aiming to hire Nussmeier. The two will continue working together in New Orleans as Moore

With the Super Bowl far in the rearview, all NFL teams turn their attention to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 27-March 2), free agency (March 12) and the NFL Draft (April 24-26).  Ahead of the combine in Indianapolis, Yardbarker NFL writers select one player who each team in the AFC

Stefon Diggs‘ Bills tenure came to an end last offseason with the trade which sent him to the Texans. Houston immediately agreed to restructure the All-Pro wideout’s contract, putting him on track for 2025 free agency. As a result, Diggs’ debut Texans campaign doubled as a ‘prove it’ season as

Shortly after Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett went public with his request to be traded to an advertised Super Bowl contender, Garrett was spotted at the “NFL Honors” show speaking with Detroit Lions defensive superstar Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit quarterback Jared Goff.  On the latest edition of “The Squeeze”

Recently hired New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn informed Aaron Rodgers they’d be moving on from the veteran quarterback this offseason. Shortly after that, Steve Helling and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported that “Rodgers wasn’t ready for his Jets divorce” and

The NFL will officially return to Brazil in 2025. The Eagles and the Packers played at São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians in 2024, and the Chargers will host another regular-season game there in 2025, according to a team announcement. Earlier reports indicated that the NFL discussed a long-term hosting agreement with Brazilian officials.

The latest salary cap projection arrived in December, hinting at a modest increase. As it turns out, that update undersold where the NFL’s 2025 salary ceiling will check in. That projection pointed to the 2025 cap falling between $265M-$275M, but ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano indicates a boom beyond $280M is now

For a piece published Tuesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic wrote that Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett could soon become a salary-cap casualty largely because “Lockett’s 2025 cap number is scheduled to be the league’s fourth-highest among receivers.” On Wednesday, Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson of ESPN shared why

Several top safeties will be available in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it figures the Las Vegas Raiders will be busy adding a safety or two.  After all, the Raiders have a problem on their hands with their free agents in Tre’von Moehrig and Marcus Epps, who was sidelined for

For the most part, NFL Draft experts have predicted that Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders will, at worst, both be top-10 picks as part of a class that allegedly isn’t filled with first-round talents at the position.  However, NFL Media draft analyst Eric Edholm mentioned for

The Philadelphia Eagles may hope to retain their star offensive lineman after helping them achieve a Super Bowl victory in 2025. Mekhi Becton, who’s played most of his snaps at right guard for the Eagles since joining the team on a one-year contract last April, will enter free agency when