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After a handful of Hall of Fame running backs took home the award from the 1990s through the early 2010s, quarterbacks have ruled over MVP voting over the last decade. That doesn’t appear to be changing in 2025. In recent years, though, the award has become even more exclusive, with

Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker said on Monday (via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky) that he will start at left tackle in Week 1. In training camp, Walker battled 2024 first-rounder Jordan Morgan for the right to protect Jordan Love‘s blind side this season. Walker, a two-year incumbent, long seemed to have a lead

With EDGE Micah Parsons gone, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott must show why he’s the NFL’s highest-paid player in 2025. The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers last week for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to end a heated contract dispute. The 26-year-old pass-rusher has

Through much of the Cowboys-Micah Parsons saga, back tightness was cited as the reason he did not participate in training camp practices. Following last week’s blockbuster trade to the Packers, Parsons is still dealing with the issue. The All-Pro edge rusher has a facet joint sprain in his fourth and fifth

Tom Brady has watched a lot of football since he decided to walk away from his legendary playing career more than two years ago, and the seven-time Super Bowl champion has identified what he views as a troubling trend with quarterbacks. During an interview with Cris Collinsworth for Pro Football

With Alex Smith the opposing quarterback in the Steelers’ most recent playoff win, the team had set up camp as perhaps the NFL’s lead middle-class resident. The Steelers spun their wheels at quarterback following Ben Roethlisberger‘s retirement, missing on Kenny Pickett and seeing its bargain-basement Russell Wilson/Justin Fields setup deliver

The Dallas Cowboys will open up their 2025 season against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles , and CeeDee Lamb is embracing the unique opportunity. The Eagles will host the Cowboys in the NFL’s season-opening game on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field. Before kickoff, the home team will

A year after signing a modest extension as a restricted free agent, Jauan Jennings nearly reached 1,000 yards. He then saw Deebo Samuel traded and Brandon Aiyuk land on the reserve/PUP list. A push for better contract terms has commenced, but Jennings remains tied to the deal he signed last

Matthew Stafford has missed a significant portion of the offseason because of a back injury, but the Los Angeles Rams expect him to be on the field in Week 1. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that the team is preparing for Stafford to start in Sunday’s

Reminding of the Panthers’ pre-Ikem Ekwonu left tackle streak or the Broncos’ run of pre-Mike McGlinchey right tackles, the Seahawks have amassed a lengthy string of their own up front. They will have a new Week 1 center for the seventh straight season. A recent UDFA from the Division I-FCS

As the NFL free agency period unfolds, teams are making strategic moves to enhance their rosters for the upcoming season. High-profile signings not only alter team dynamics but also have significant implications for fantasy football enthusiasts. Below, we dive into recent impact signings that are set to reshape the landscape

After a career year, league executives believe Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could be even better in 2025.  In a story published Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled coaches and executives. Burrow was deemed the preseason MVP ahead of Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes,

Hunter Renfrow was one of the Panthers’ roster cuts last week, but it soon became clear a Carolina reunion could be worked out. That proved to be the case on Saturday when the veteran wideout was re-signed. Renfrow’s bid to return to the NFL saw him join the Panthers this spring.

Jimmie Ward will be unavailable for at least the first four weeks of the campaign, but it remains to be seen when he will be available to the Texans even when healthy. Ward was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list pending the outcome of his legal case. The 34-year-old was

J.T. Gray has operated as a core special teams presence throughout his Saint tenure, but his time with the team could be coming to an end. The eighth-year safety is being released, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Head coach Kellen Moore has since confirmed the news. [RELATED: Recapping Saints’ Offseason] Gray survived roster

After the Pittsburgh Steelers replaced departed running back Najee Harris with third-round pick Kaleb Johnson, it was somewhat expected to be a passing of the torch in the team’s backfield.  A 1,500-yard rusher in his junior season with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Johnson seemed to be primed for a major role

SEPTEMBER 1: Bland’s extension is worth a maximum (rather than a base value) of $92MM, as detailed by ESPN’s Todd Archer. A $22MM signing bonus is present, and Bland’s base salaries in 2025 and ’26 are locked in at signing. His $12MM salary for 2027 is guaranteed for injury and vests

On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals added a veteran defensive tackle to the practice squad. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Jimmie Ward will be unavailable for at least the first four weeks of the campaign, but it remains to be seen when he will be available to the Texans even when healthy. Last week, Ward was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list pending the outcome of his legal case. The 34-year-old

SEPTEMBER 1: Crow has been placed on indefinite administrative leave while his case plays out, head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday (via Wolfe). Senior defensive assistant Sean Ryan will take on the responsibilities of outside linebackers coach in his absence. AUGUST 29: Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested this early this morning

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata is glad EDGE Micah Parsons is no longer in the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys have traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark. That gives Mailata one less thing to worry about

Mike Pennel has a deal lined up in time for Week 1 shortly after becoming a free agent. The veteran defensive tackle is set to join the Bengals, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This will be a practice squad arrangement, per Fowler. An elevation to the active roster could be in store

September 1st, 2025 at 10:00am CST by Adam La Rose Retained on an RFA tender this spring, Jaylen Warren has received a new commitment from the Steelers. The fourth-year running back received an extension on Monday, per an announcement from his agency. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to

Both guard Trey Smith and edge rusher George Karlaftis have finalized long-term Chiefs extensions this offseason. Cornerback Trent McDuffie has long been known to be high on the list of players next in line for a deal of their own. Talks on an extension for the 24-year-old have taken place through the summer,

Happy 39th birthday one of the NFL’s elder statesmen, six-time Pro Bowler and 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year winner, Calais Campbell! Campbell is entering his 18th NFL season and will be suiting up for the Arizona Cardinals, the team that drafted him in the second round of the

As the NFL season progresses, trade speculation begins to swirl, and Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is at the center of discussions. With his potential for significant impact in fantasy football, fans and analysts alike are keeping a close eye on his status as teams look to bolster their rosters.

The Bills saw a depth piece on their defensive line go down with a season-ending injury today. Defensive tackle DeWayne Carter suffered a torn Achilles tendon, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Now, instead of preparing for Week 1 of the 2025 season, the 24-year-old will begin working his

As the NFL draft approaches, experts are busy analyzing team needs and projecting potential picks. One of the most-discussed prospects this season is quarterback Caleb Williams, who is widely expected to be selected by the Chicago Bears. What Happened Pro Days and Combine: Caleb Williams performed impressively at both the

For the second year in a row, the Bills are doing their due diligence on kickers amidst concerns with regular kicker Tyler Bass. Bass’s kicking performance in 2024 was about the same as the prior year that prompted the first host of kickers, but per USA Today’s Nick Wojton, there

Back in April the Cowboys set their sights on new deals for tight end Jake Ferguson, cornerback DaRon Bland, left guard Tyler Smith, and kicker Brandon Aubrey. Since then, Ferguson and Bland have received their desired extensions, and now, Smith should be the next priority in Dallas, per Nick Harris

Prescott missed the last nine games of the 2024 season with a hamstring injury but led the league with 36 touchdowns and a career-high 4,516 yards in 2023. This year, he’ll have former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens to help lighten the load on Lamb. So while many have written

Here are Sunday’s only practice squad transactions to close out the final weekend of 2025 without NFL football: Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles The Chargers brought two undrafted rookies onto their practice squad, making space by letting go of Barnhart and putting the veteran, Reagor, on the injured list. Barnhart

The Buffalo Bills have bad news for the defense with a week to go before they open their regular season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

2024 marked a year for improvements in Arizona. In the second year of the Jonathan Gannon–Monti Ossenfort regime, the head coach and general manager duo took a team that had finished last in the NFC West for two straight years and had given up the second-most points and most rushing

The Dallas Cowboys trading EDGE Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday shocked many throughout the NFL, but not quarterback Dak Prescott. In a Sunday news conference, Prescott explained he sensed Parsons’ relationship with the team was souring amid a tense contract dispute. Before being traded, Parsons was

While the Broncos have a rookie-QB salary headlining their roster, they are still not out of the woods on the Russell Wilson contract. The 2022 trade/extension mistake — which the NFLPA grievance shed more light on — still has Bo Nix‘s predecessor on the Broncos’ cap sheet for $32MM. This

As the excitement of game day approaches, fans find themselves immersed in the thrill of anticipation. Yet, what often dampens this fervor are late-breaking injury reports that can drastically shift team dynamics and alter betting odds. For avid sports followers and bettors alike, staying on top of these developments is

Although there are no longer any criminal charges pending against Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond or rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, both players remain subject to NFL discipline. The same is true for veteran linebacker Devin Bush, whose simple assault/harassment charges are still pending and who has a jury trial scheduled for

Undergoing meniscus surgery in mid-August, Landon Dickerson was viewed as a candidate to come back early in the season. But missed time was still squarely on the radar for the Eagles’ Pro Bowl left guard. That may not end up being required. After the defending Super Bowl champions kept Dickerson

The Falcons were dealt a significant blow when it became clear they would need to put starting right tackle Kaleb McGary on injured reserve. Veteran Elijah Wilkinson was McGary’s immediate replacement in practice, and D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution confirms Wilkinson will open the season as the club’s

The Dallas Cowboys  are using the cap space from the Micah Parsons trade to sign other defensive stars.  Dallas, of course, dealt Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in a blockbuster deal on Thursday. He subsequently signed a four-year, $186M extension. Per Patrik Walker of the team’s website, the Cowboys

The Cowboys have agreed to a four-year extension with cornerback DaRon Bland, as FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer was first to report. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com adds the deal is worth $92MM and includes $50MM in guaranteed money. We heard back in April that Dallas was eyeing long-term deals for Bland,

Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, a third-round choice in 2023, played in over half of the team’s offensive snaps in his rookie year, but his workload was dramatically reduced last season. With Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Wan’Dale Robinson ahead of him on the depth chart, Hyatt read the writing

Rather than delay his inevitable suspension until after a September 30 hearing, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice accepted a six-game ban, which he will begin serving immediately. As ESPN’s Nate Taylor details, there are several factors that informed Rice’s decision. For one, he knew there was no guarantee that former U.S.

The Dolphins were not especially active in free agency this offseason, as guard James Daniels (three years, $24MM) was the only FA addition to land a contract worth over $6MM. After Miami made significant expenditures in recent seasons to extend internal talent or acquire expensive, high-profile players from other clubs,

Although there are no longer any criminal charges pending against Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond or rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, both players remain subject to NFL discipline. The same is true for veteran linebacker Devin Bush, whose simple assault/harassment charges are still pending and who has a jury

Micah Parsons did not take long to throw his weight around within the Green Bay Packers organization. The newest member of the Packers held a news conference on Friday following the blockbuster deal that sent the former Dallas Cowboys star linebacker to Green Bay. Among the various topics he discussed

Injury Update: Star Player Expected to Miss 4 Weeks After Ankle Injury In a significant blow to the team and its fanbase, star player Jake Thompson is expected to miss the next four weeks due to a severe ankle injury sustained during last night’s thrilling matchup against the Rivertown Eagles.

2025 marked a new era in many respects for the Chargers. First-time general manager Joe Hortiz was brought in to pair with head coach Jim Harbaugh, who revamped the team’s staff. That process included bringing in familiar faces for offensive (Greg Roman) and defensive (Jessie Minter) coordinators. Los Angeles’ defense improved from No.

August 30th, 2025 at 9:43pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s NFL taxi squad moves: Dallas Cowboys Flournoy was waived on Thursday, but he went unclaimed yesterday. That allowed for the 25-year-old to remain in Dallas via a practice squad agreement. Charles – who was retained on the taxi squad