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Diontae Johnson’s first five seasons in the NFL saw him serve as a key figure in the Steelers’ passing attack. Receiving no fewer than 87 targets each campaign, it was not difficult to envision him remaining a central aspect of Pittsburgh’s offensive blueprint for years to come. Johnson inked a

Legendary running back Eric Dickerson raised eyebrows when he recently admitted he does not want Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles to break the single-season record of 2,105 rushing yards that Dickerson set during the 1984 campaign.  Barkley will enter this coming Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the New York Giants, his former club, 101

Rumblings emerged shortly after New York Jets owner Woody Johnson dismissed general manager Joe Douglas in November, claiming that the Jets would part ways with noteworthy veteran players such as quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams during the upcoming offseason as part of a franchise reset.  There’s now more information on why at

Every team must set goals, some loftier than others. So, in the spirit of the season, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a New Year’s resolution for every NFC team. NFC East  DALLAS COWBOYS (7-9) | Less chatter from the top | Owner Jerry Jones, 82, will never embrace the “less is more”

Joe Burrow on Tuesday sent a message to the Cincinnati Bengals front office. Burrow spoke with the media for a mid-week news conference and said that the Bengals front office needs to prioritize getting contract extensions done early with their top talent. The comments come in the context of the

Greg Joseph signed with the Jets last week, giving the team another kicking option for late in the year. The veteran will indeed receive a look for the season finale. Joseph was promoted to New York’s active roster on Tuesday, per an announcement from his agent. He will handle kicking duties

Two Las Vegas Raiders insiders believe that the team will miss out on 2025 NFL Draft quarterback prospects Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, much to the chagrin of fans wanting one of those players. According to Tankathon, the Raiders (4-12) would pick No. 8 if the 2024 NFL season were

Jon Gruden has not coached in the NFL since 2021, but he could garner some interest in this year’s coaching cycle, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While Gruden hasn’t held an official coaching job since he resigned as the Raiders head coach during the 2021 season after revelations that he

Little (if anything) has gone according to plan for the 49ers this season. Monday night’s loss leaves the team with a 6-10 record, but major changes on the sidelines or in the front office will not be coming. Owner Jed York said before Monday night’s game that head coach Kyle

An MRI revealed that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered no structural damage after leaving the game on Monday night, but he is not expected to play again this season, per Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy “most likely” will sit out the 49ers’

Could Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels become the NFC’s version of Patrick Mahomes? Commanders guard Nick Allegretti played with the Kansas City Chiefs QB for five seasons. In a Tuesday episode of “89,” James Palmer of Bleacher Report/Underdog Fantasy said that Allegretti recently revealed traits Mahomes and Daniels share. 

New Year’s Eve practice squad transactions: Arizona Cardinals Signed: RB Hassan Hall Cleveland Browns Signed: TE Cameron Latu, RB Aidan Robbins Released: K Andre Szmyt Houston Texans Signed: WR Jaxon Janke Jacksonville Jaguars Signed: DE Joe Gaziano New York Jets Signed: T David Sharpe Philadelphia Eagles Signed: CB Tariq Castro-Fields, S Mekhi Garner, DE

As the NFL regular season comes to a close and college prospects are making their final amateur appearances, focus for many NFL teams is shifting to the 2025 NFL Draft. While many sources seem to have narrowed the field of potential first-round quarterbacks to two players, there are reportedly some

Mike Vrabel is viewed as one of the hottest candidates on the NFL head coach market, but the job he reportedly wants may not be available this offseason. Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reported on Tuesday that people close to Vrabel say the 49-year-old wants to coach the New England Patriots.

After failing to make it past the Divisional Round of the playoffs for the fourth straight year as Cowboys head coach, Mike McCarthy entered the 2024 NFL season on a bit of a hot seat. Often that type of pressure comes externally from a disgruntled fan base or media criticism,

Every team must set goals, some loftier than others. So, in the spirit of the season, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a New Year’s resolution for every AFC team. AFC East  BUFFALO BILLS (13-3) | Hang a Super Bowl banner at Highmark Stadium | Highmark Stadium has been home to the

As the NFL regular season comes to a close and college prospects are making their final amateur appearances, focus for many NFL teams is shifting to the 2025 NFL Draft. While many sources seem to have narrowed the field of potential first-round quarterbacks to two players, there are reportedly some

The Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday granted veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott’s request to be released so he can hook on with a team bound for the postseason. The collective reaction of those teams should be yawwnnnnn. “Out of respect and appreciation for Zeke and wanting to provide him with an opportunity

December 31st, 2024 at 6:59pm CST by Ely Allen The last minor NFL transactions of the 2024 calendar year: Arizona Cardinals Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Houston Texans New Orleans Saints New York Jets San Francisco 49ers Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy “most likely” will sit out the 49ers’ regular season finale next week, though he is not dealing with any “long-term issues.” Specifically, the ulnar collateral ligament he tore in the NFC Championship Game in January 2023 is not affected. San Francisco was eliminated

December 31st, 2024 at 3:41pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Cowboys are waiving running back Ezekiel Elliott, per veteran NFL insider Josina Anderson. Elliott requested his release so he could explore an opportunity with a playoff-bound team. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones released a statement (via Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer) praising Elliott

‘Monday Night Football,’ between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers may not have had an impact of the NFC playoff picture, but try telling that to Lions head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff.  Goff continued perhaps his most impressive season of his career, carving up the 49ers

The Steelers could have reinforcements on both sides of the ball as early as Week 18. The team announced on Tuesday that linebacker Cole Holcomb, along with receiver Roman Wilson and defensive lineman Logan Lee have returned to practice. In the case of all three players, they now have up to 21 days to practice before

Greg Joseph signed with the Jets last week, giving the team another kicking option for late in the year. The veteran will indeed receive a look for the season finale. Joseph was promoted to New York’s active roster on Tuesday, per an announcement from his agent. He will handle kicking

Little (if anything) has gone according to plan for the 49ers this season. Monday night’s loss leaves the team with a 6-10 record, but major changes on the sidelines or in the front office will not be coming. [RELATED: 49ers Unlikely To Replace DC Nick Sorensen?] Owner Jed York said prior to

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seemingly gave head coach Mike McCarthy a vote of confidence on Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean he will secure a contract extension. “What I’m not going to do this morning is get into any indication that I’m not interested in having Mike back,” Jones told

Yannick Ngakoue is set to be on the move once again in 2024. The veteran edge rusher is headed to waivers today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Ngakoue was unsigned through the start of the season, but he landed a deal with the Ravens in September. That practice squad agreement allowed him

As the 2025 hiring cycle approaches, candidates for the three current head coaching vacancies (and others which will likely soon open) are emerging. Byron Leftwich hopes to be among the names to receive consideration for a position on an NFL staff this year. The former quarterback transitioned to the sidelines

As the 2025 hiring cycle approaches, candidates for the three current head coaching vacancies (and others which will likely soon open) are emerging. Byron Leftwich hopes to be among the names to receive consideration for a position on an NFL staff this year. The former quarterback transitioned to the sidelines under Bruce

In June, D.J. Reed indicated he would be open to remaining with the Jets beyond the 2024 season. The pending free-agent cornerback later confirmed that he would not engage in contract talks with an eye on hitting the open market in the spring. That remains the case at this point, and

In June, D.J. Reed indicated he would be open to remaining with the Jets beyond the 2024 season. The pending free agent cornerback later confirmed, though, that he would not engage in contract talks with an eye on hitting the open market in the spring. That remains the case at this point,

With the 2025 coaching carousel not viewed as especially deep, the chances of Mike Vrabel slipping through the cracks for a second straight year appear slim. Vrabel joins Lions HC Ben Johnson as the top candidates in this year’s pool, and multiple teams are being tied to the former Titans

Rumors and reports have begun to circulate about the New York Jets head-coaching job and who some of the candidates might be. A couple of names tossed around on Monday were Rex Ryan and Ron Rivera. Both had some success as NFL head coaches, with the latter leading the Carolina

Brian Flores is prepared to once again pursue a head coaching job while simultaneously suing the NFL and several teams regarding his previous HC stay and some of his interviews. The Vikings’ defensive success may allow him to land a second-chance role before his discrimination lawsuit wraps, as interesting as

The Lions kept pace with the division-rival Vikings for first in the NFC with a come-from-behind, 40-34, win over the 49ers. Here are five takeaways from the last Monday night game of the 2024 regular season. Lions keep their foot on the gas Besides avenging last season’s NFC Championship game

The Jets are entering an important offseason after firing both their head coach, Robert Saleh, and their general manager, Joe Douglas, midseason. The team will open up their search to fill both positions in the offseason, and according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, owner Woody Johnson is open to

Here’s a look at the other eight: O.J. Simpson | Buffalo Bills | 1973 The former Heisman winner got 1973 off to a hot start with 250 yards and two scores against the New England Patriots in Week 1. He’d go on to rush for over 100 yards eight times

The Bengals are going to attempt to make the playoffs next Saturday with a win over the Steelers and some help from a couple other teams. Much like they have throughout the closing stretch of the season, though, they’ll be doing it all without veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Rankins

The Lions aren’t taking their meaningless “Monday Night Football” game against the 49ers lightly. Detroit pulled within one of San Francisco, 14-13, on a 42-yard hook-and-ladder touchdown on third-and-12 five minutes into the second quarter. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a short pass from quarterback Jared Goff four yards

Monday’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Detroit Lions New York Jets San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans By claiming Jones, the Cardinals reunite him with his brother, wide receiver Zay Jones, for the final week of the regular season. The Ravens are looking to return their third tight end to

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris’ questionable clock management against the Washington Commanders baffled North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick. During Sunday night’s 30-24 overtime loss, the Falcons had the ball and two timeouts with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter.  On a 1st-and-10 at Atlanta’s 19-yard

Today’s practice squad transactions: Arizona Cardinals Activated from commissioners/suspended list: LB Markus Bailey Indianapolis Colts Released from practice squad injured list: DT Trysten Hill Kansas City Chiefs Signed: LB Blake Lynch Released: WR Montrell Washington This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

Brian Flores is prepared to once again pursue a head-coaching job while simultaneously suing the NFL and several teams regarding his previous HC stay and some of his interviews. The Vikings’ defensive success may allow him to land a second-chance role before his discrimination lawsuit wraps, as interesting as that

Washington broke up its Alabama trio at defensive tackle over the weekend, activating Jonathan Allen from IR and cutting Phidarian Mathis. This decision generated interest around the league. Mathis did not make it far down the waiver wire, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reporting the young D-lineman is heading to the

Although the Bengals kept their season alive by beating the Broncos in overtime Saturday, the Dolphins are ahead of the AFC North team in the wild-card pecking order. It will still take the Broncos losing to a Chiefs team prepared to sit starters in Week 18, but the Dolphins would

Although the Bengals kept their season alive by beating the Broncos in overtime Saturday, the Dolphins are ahead of the AFC North team in the wild-card pecking order. It will still take the Broncos losing to a Chiefs team prepared to sit starters in Week 18, but the Dolphins would

The Buffalo Bills have nothing to play for in Week 18, but coach Sean McDermott announced Monday that quarterback Josh Allen will get the start anyway. McDermott said Allen will start in Week 18 against the New England Patriots in order to maintain his consecutive starts streak. The quarterback will

Will Levis entered 2024 as the Titans’ starting quarterback, retaining that title after returning from an AC joint sprain earlier in the year. He has been surpassed on the depth chart by Mason Rudolph, but both signal-callers will receive the opportunity to play in the season finale. “I’ll let those guys both

With the Colorado Buffaloes’ season officially over after a lopsided loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl, head coach Deion Sanders is turning his attention to squashing some of the rumors floating around regarding potential NFL landing spots for his sons, Shedeur and Shilo. Deion has already been very vocal

Tyrann Mathieu agreed to a new Saints deal this past offseason, signaling that he will continue playing past the current campaign. The All-Pro safety is uncertain of when his career will end, but he intends to suit up for 2025 at a minimum. Mathieu said on Monday (via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell)