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9:59pm: Tennessee is set to pay $2.5MM of Hopkins’ remaining base salary, Rapoport tweets. This will cover roughly half of Hopkins’ remaining total. The $2.5MM will be paid out as a signing bonus, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. As far as conditions go, the Chiefs will need to qualify for

Several NFC teams are suffering from subpar quarterback play — we’re looking at you, New York Giants (2-5), Los Angeles Rams (2-4), San Francisco 49ers (3-4) and Carolina Panthers (1-6) — and their records reflect it. Ahead of Week 8, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the most disappointing player on each

With the Giants sitting at 2-5 and cruising toward another lost season, there’s naturally been speculation surrounding the job status of head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen. The duo got a surprising vote of confidence from owner John Mara this evening. While attending a showing of NFL Network’s

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters should consider giving former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates a gold jacket after he was seemingly snubbed last year. On Wednesday, the HOF trimmed its list of 167 modern-era candidates to 50, and Gates made it.  The HOF’s full Selection Committee will cut the

Robert Saleh turned up at Packers practice Wednesday, and it does not appear the recently fired Jets HC was merely visiting. Matt LaFleur has a role in mind for the veteran defensive coach. Crediting Saleh with helping him break into the NFL coaching ranks, LaFleur said (via ESPN.com’s Rob Demovsky)

Anyone with 49ers players on their fantasy football team this season knows how hard it is to keep a healthy roster. One player, however, went out of his way to let a young football fan know that he was going to be OK. Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel was just

Andy Dalton was involved in a car accident Tuesday. While the Carolina starter did not need to be hospitalized, Dave Canales confirmed the veteran passer sustained a thumb sprain. Dalton is not expected to play against the Broncos in Week 8. This will push Bryce Young back into action; Canales

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering the third concussion of his NFL career in Week 2. The 26-year-old addressed reporters on Monday and said that despite the trio of head injuries since the 2022 season, he doesn’t plan on wearing

The Ravens’ league-leading rushing attack seems like it could not get any better, but Baltimore has some additional backfield help on the way with Keaton Mitchell expected to open his 21-day practice window this week, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Mitchell suffered a torn ACL in his left knee

Toney was selected by the New York Giants with the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and, after failing to find success with Big Blue quarterback Daniel Jones, was traded to the Chiefs in October 2022. The Florida product was crucial in Kansas City’s run to a championship

The Browns are making another switch on their quarterback depth chart. Days after it was reported Cleveland was demoting Jameis Winston, the offseason pickup will move into the starting role. Winston is expected to take over for an injured Deshaun Watson in Week 8, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz.

Some members of the NFL community spent the opening half of this week criticizing Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles after star wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a gruesome dislocated left ankle while playing late in what became the club’s 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.  Former NFL

The Saints officially placed cornerback Paulson Adebo on injured reserve, ending his 2024 season after breaking his femur last week, per New Orleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. Adebo was carted off early in the second quarter of New Orleans’ Week 7 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night, requiring season-ending surgery. The

The Kansas City Chiefs remain the sole unbeaten team in the NFL through seven weeks, though they’re doing it in spite of QB Patrick Mahomes, not because of him. When the Chiefs successfully defended their Super Bowl title in February against the San Francisco 49ers, they did so on the

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was discharged from the hospital after leaving Sunday’s game with an illness, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Samuels played just four snaps in San Francisco’s Week 7 loss to the Chiefs before leaving the game and going to the hospital once team doctors determined

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was discharged from the hospital after leaving Sunday’s game with an illness, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Samuels played just four snaps in San Francisco’s Week 7 loss to the Chiefs before leaving the game and going to the hospital once team doctors determined he

Jerry Jones‘ frustration with the Cowboys’ offense boiled over into public criticism of the team’s scheme under head coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. “We’re designing bad plays, or we’re designing bad concepts,” Jones said, per Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS. The Cowboys finished the 2023

At a news conference, the high-profile quarterback didn’t elaborate on why he wouldn’t wear the extra layer of protection, calling it a “personal choice”. Tagovailoa also told reporters he didn’t feel symptomatic the day after the head-first collision with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, which led to his latest concussion

The Saints and five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara are in agreement on a two-year, $24.5MM contract extension, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kamara was under contract for one more year, but the Saints were not expected to carry his non-guaranteed $22.4MM salary in 2025. Kamara’s new deal will

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw two picks to help the Pittsburgh Steelers trounce the Jets, 37-15, on Sunday. But Rodgers’ most embarrassing pick of the day came while he was on the bench having a Gardner Minshew moment. Cameras caught Rodgers picking around his nostrils before sticking his

Here are today’s minor moves from around the NFL: Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Detroit Lions Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Commanders The Ravens finally activated Maulet to the 53-man roster at the very end of his

The Saints aren’t letting running back Alvin Kamara slip away. On Tuesday, NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported Kamara and New Orleans agreed on a two-year, $24.5M extension to keep the running back in New Orleans through the 2026 season. Insider Tom Pelissero noted with his extension, the Saints shaved $18M

The edge rusher market lost Haason Reddick, who is finally on track to make his Jets debut thanks to a recent contract resolution. As teams are in need at the glamour defensive position, inquiries into two of the league’s best are already underway. Although the Raiders have said they are

Mike Evans suffered a hamstring injury during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, and one of the most impressive streaks in sports is in jeopardy as a result. Evans dropped what would have been his second touchdown catch of the game midway through the

The Rams have been waiting on the returns of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, playing most of the season without Matthew Stafford‘s top weapons. Kupp is expected back in Week 8, but trade rumors surrounding the former first-team All-Pro are gaining steam. Ahead of the Rams’ Thursday matchup with the

The Baltimore Ravens (5-2) have the best rushing offense in the NFL and it isn’t close. Through the first seven weeks of the season, the Ravens are averaging a league-leading 210.9 rushing yards per game. The next closest is the Philadelphia Eagles with 166.7 rushing yards per game. Baltimore’s success

Jameson Williams‘ breakout season may be coming to a brief pause. According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard (and via ESPN’s Adam Schefter), the Lions wide receiver is facing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s PED policy. Williams spoke to Woodyard, stating that he’s disappointed with the development and has “no

After enduring some early-season struggles, it’s safe to say the Baltimore Ravens have regained their status as one of the NFL’s elite teams. On Monday, Baltimore (5-2) rallied from an early 10-point deficit to secure its fifth consecutive victory, a 41-31 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3) in

As the Buccaneers attempted to crawl back into their Monday-night matchup with the Ravens, they lost one of their long-running wide receiver starters. The team fears Chris Godwin suffered a serious injury. The team is concerned Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle, Todd Bowles said postgame. This will stall a bounce-back

Marquez Valdes-Scantling has found his next gig. The veteran wideout is signing with the Saints, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The receiver worked out for the organization earlier on Monday. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Valdes-Scantling also received interest from the Colts, Commanders and “other” squads. Ultimately,

Geno Smith has enjoyed a strong starting tenure in Seattle, and the 34-year-old is under contract through next season. He does not intend to hang up his cleats any time soon, though. “My goal is to play 20 years,” Smith said during an interview with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. “My idol Kobe

Aidan O’Connell‘s time as the Raiders’ starting quarterback in 2024 has proven to be short-lived. The broken thumb he suffered on Sunday will lead to an extended absence. O’Connell is expected to miss four to six weeks, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The second-year passer will seek a

Things went from bad to worse for the San Francisco 49ers in their 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk took a brutal hit after catching a pass from quarterback Brock Purdy. Replay showed his knee clearly hyperextending and he eventually needed to be carted off

10:00pm: When speaking about Watson’s injury after Cleveland’s loss, Stefanski confirmed the team’s fear is an Achilles tear. Further testing will be needed for confirmation, but in all likelihood Thompson-Robinson (who himself exited the contest due to a finger injury) or Winston will be leaned on for the remainder of

Week 7 of the regular season in the NFL offered a number of thrilling finishes, quarterback injuries and questionable coaching decisions. Amidst the chaos of this week’s slate, the Minnesota Vikings suffered their first loss of the season in a thriller, while the Buffalo Bills cruised to their second straight

Aidan O’Connell‘s stint back as the starter in Las Vegas was a short one. In only his second start of the season, O’Connell left today’s game in Los Angeles with a hand injury. According to Ian Rapoport, preliminary tests seem to indicate that the second-year passer broke his thumb. He’ll

It took 132 career games for Washington Commanders edge-rusher Dante Fowler to record his first NFL interception, but the nine-year veteran made it worth the wait. Fowler picked off Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton on Sunday, returning it 67 yards for a touchdown to give the Commanders (4-2) a 7-0

There is interesting quarterback news to report in Cleveland today, though it is likely not the news Browns fans were hoping to receive. While struggling QB1 Deshaun Watson is still operating as the starter, the Browns have demoted Jameis Winston to the emergency third-string passer for today’s game against the

Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people leading into the week’s NFL games.  From players to coaches and beyond, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in Week 7.  Wide receiver Davante Adams | New York Jets On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders dealt

Two high-profile receiver trades took place this week, and Davante Adams and Amari Cooper are now off the market. Several other options at that position represent targets for contending teams, though, and Cooper Kupp is one of them. The Adams and Cooper deals generated increased communication amongst teams for other potential trades, Ian Rapoport of

The Adams and Cooper deals generated increased communication amongst teams for other potential trades, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network details. Among the teams receiving calls were the Rams, with contenders eyeing Kupp as a possible mid-season acquisition. It remains to be seen how interested Los Angeles will be in considering

A key member of the Panthers’ secondary is set to make his Carolina debut tomorrow. Dane Jackson was activated from injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. A hamstring injury meant Jackson would not be healthy in time for the start of the season. Carolina was one of many teams which elected to

Saints running back Alvin Kamara performed one of his patented jukes on Saturday. But instead of it coming against an NFL defense, Kamara shook off an erroneous trade demand rumor. With New Orleans (2-5) mired in a five-game losing streak and drifting toward irrelevancy, Kamara, who is on an expiring

Tua Tagovailoa is zeroing in on his return to the field. Per Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told his team that the starting quarterback is expected to start practicing next Wednesday. If all goes well, there’s “hope” that Tagovailoa will be under center for Miami in

As expected, Ricky Pearsall will make his NFL debut on Sunday. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday the first-round rookie wideout will be activated from the NFI list in time for Week 7. “The guys are pumped. He’s been around the guys for a while now, so it’s

The Falcons made a pair of veteran defensive additions not long before the start of the season. One of those was the trade acquisition of Matt Judon, but another move along the edge could be coming. Atlanta is “very open” to bringing in more help in the pass-rush department, Sports Illustrated’s

Unsurprisingly, New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams doesn’t seem willing to stand up to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  After Monday’s 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Rodgers seemingly scapegoated Williams when he said he ran the wrong route on a game-sealing interception. However, it looked like Rodgers underthrew the ball

Davante Adams was dealt to the Jets earlier this week, but that AFC East wideout acquisition was soon followed up by the Bills landing Amari Cooper. Further details have emerged on the latter swap. Buffalo was one of several suitors for Adams, who represented the top trade target amongst receivers. The price

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski shared some big news about Nick Chubb on Friday. Stefanski told the media that he expects Chubb to play in the team’s Week 7 game at home against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Chubb is expected to play despite being listed as questionable on

The Browns have traded away Amari Cooper, a sign the 1-5 team could continue to sell leading up to the trade deadline. If that proves true, edge rusher Za’Darius Smith could soon be on the move. The veteran served as a full-time starter last year, his debut campaign in Cleveland. Smith posted