
Cowboys shockingly trade Micah Parsons to conference rival
The Dallas Cowboys have moved on from Micah Parsons following an offseason of drama. Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, according to multiple reports. The Packers have also agreed to a four-year, $188M extension with the star pass-rusher that includes $136M guaranteed. The $47M average annual


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 8/28/25
Teams around the NFL continued to adjust their practice squads as new players came free from Wednesday’s transactions. Here are all the latest updates: Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos: Signed: TE Patrick Murtaugh (international exemptin) Detroit Lions: Green Bay Packers: Houston Texans: Signed: OT Reid Holskey, WR Josh Kelly Indianapolis Colts:


Game Day Unplugged: Your Ultimate Source for Live NFL Action!
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, the excitement of football season is palpable. For fans across the country, Sundays are sacred—a time to gather with friends, snack on game day treats, and cheer on their favorite NFL teams. But with the rapidly changing landscape of media and


Parsons says Cowboys gave him an ultimatum before trade
Micah Parsons claims he was willing to return to the negotiating table with the Dallas Cowboys before he was traded to the Green Bay Packers in a deal that sent shockwaves across the NFL, but the team declined. Parsons was traded to the Packers on Thursday in exchange for two


Kendrick Bourne To Visit Commanders, 49ers
Kendrick Bourne was one of PFR’s release candidates in June, and the Patriots made that move during final roster cuts after hosting the veteran wide receiver for the last four years. A reunion with the 49ers quickly became a possibility with general manager John Lynch, who signed Bourne as an


Parsons trade overshadows positive Love news for Packers
It’s the trade everyone wants to talk about, and for good reason. The Green Bay Packers pulled off a rare blockbuster trade, perhaps one of the biggest moves in the franchise’s storied history. Superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons is now a Packer. Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst traded two first


Packers WR Jayden Reed Has Foot Fracture
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has a Jones fracture in his left foot, according to Channel 3000.com’s Jason Wilde, but is planning to play through the injury. Reed was spotted sporting a boot during Green Bay’s first preseason game but returned to practice on Wednesday. He said that he’s not


Sean Peyton provides key injury update for Broncos vs. Titans
The Denver Broncos have to be breathing a sigh of relief after wide receiver and punt returner Marvin Mims Jr. left practice with a groin injury on Wednesday. On Thursday, head coach Sean Payton revealed that the 5-foot-11, 182 pound wideout from Oklahoma is expected to return to practice after


Bears Place DE Austin Booker On IR
Austin Booker was available to the Bears for all 17 games during his rookie season. That will not be the case in 2025, however. Booker, 22, was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. A knee injury will sideline him for a minimum of four games to start the


Parsons trade winners, losers: Packers fleece Cowboys for All-Pro
While we digest the blockbuster trade, here are our initial winners and losers. Winner: Green Bay Packers | The Packers clearly got the better end of the deal. Any time a team can deal two (likely) late first-round picks and a defensive tackle who turns 30 in October for a


Eagles, Saints, and Dolphins Also Placed Claims On Jalyn Armour-Davis
One of the Ravens’ more surprising 53-man roster cuts was the release of 2022 fourth-round pick Jalyn Armour-Davis. The fourth-year cornerback was quickly claimed off waivers by the Titans, who had the No. 1 priority. They weren’t the only team with interest; the Saints, Dolphins, and Eagles all placed claims


Jerry Jones disses Micah Parsons when explaining how to beat Pack
Jerry Jones telegraphed why losing Micah Parsons wasn’t the end of the world for the Dallas Cowboys when he explained how his team could defeat the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. On Thursday, the Cowboys traded Parsons to the Packers, a team that is 3-0 against Dallas in the playoffs


Minor NFL Transactions: 8/28/25
August 28th, 2025 at 7:45pm CST by Adam La Rose As rosters continue to be sorted out, here are Thursday’s minor moves around the NFL: Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Las Vegas Raiders San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football


Micah Parsons won’t have to wait long to get revenge on Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons in a stunning move on Thursday, and the star pass-rusher will now get his revenge game sooner rather than later. The Cowboys have traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for two first-round draft picks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny


Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Likely To Miss First Month Of Season; Tristan Wirfs Could Return In September
The Buccaneers will be without wideout Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs to start the season. Both were moved to the active roster on Tuesday, though, meaning a return prior to Week 5 is a possibility in each case. Shifting to the reserve/PUP list would have ensured either player missed the first four


Cowboys land three-time Pro Bowler in Micah Parsons trade
It may be no consolation to Dallas Cowboys fans, but their team did land an outstanding defensive player as part of the stunning blockbuster that sent Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. The Cowboys have traded Parsons to the Packers in exchange for a pair of first-round


Cardinals Place DL Justin Jones On IR
Justin Jones was limited to just three games during his debut Cardinals campaign. The veteran defensive lineman will miss time once again in 2025. Jones was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a knee injury since July. As a result of today’s


What does the Parsons trade mean for the Packers, Cowboys?
In a move that has left everyone in shock, the Dallas Cowboys have traded two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round draft picks (2026 and 2027) and three-time Pro Bowl DT Kenny Clark. The Packers didn’t waste any time securing their new superstar, signing Parsons


Cowboys To Trade Micah Parsons To Packers
Trade chatter surrounding Micah Parsons has proven to be substantive. Not long after a Thursday report indicated the star edge rusher could be on the move, a blockbuster trade has indeed been worked out. The Cowboys have an agreement in place to send Parsons to the Packers, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian


Cowboys willing to listen to Micah Parsons trade offers?
Since Micah Parsons issued his trade request, it has not appeared likely that a deal sending him away from Dallas will take place. The team’s stance on this front could be changing. The Cowboys now “appear willing to at least listen” to Parsons trade offers, ESPN’s Todd Archer, Adam Schefter


Panthers Hope To Re-Sign Hunter Renfrow; WR Drawing Interest
Hunter Renfrow was among the Panthers’ roster cuts on Tuesday. The veteran wideout is thus a free agent, and it remains to be seen where he will land in the coming days. Renfrow spent the 2025 offseason attempting an NFL comeback. A case of ulcerative colitis kept him out of the


Mid-Season Shake-Up: 2025 NFL Standings Reveal Surprising Contenders
Mid-Season Shake-Up: 2025 NFL Standings Reveal Surprising Contenders As the 2025 NFL season approaches its midpoint, fans have witnessed a plethora of shocking developments, surprises, and the emergence of unexpected contenders. The annual mid-season shake-up has not only reshaped the playoff picture but also provided a fresh narrative in the


Cowboys Willing To Listen To Micah Parsons Trade Offers?
Since Micah Parsons issued his trade request, it has not appeared likely that a deal sending him away from Dallas will take place. The team’s stance on this front could be changing. The Cowboys now “appear willing to at least listen” to Parsons trade offers, ESPN’s Todd Archer, Adam Schefter and Dan


The ‘NFL 2023 AP first-team All-Pros’ quiz
How many of the players to earn a spot on the 2023-24 Associated Press first-team All-Pro roster can you name in five minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com,


Bengals Sign G Dalton Risner
AUGUST 28: The deal is now official. When speaking to the media on Thursday, head coach Zac Taylor declined to say which guard spot Risner will spend time at. As ESPN’s Ben Baby notes, though, there is optimism he will be available to Cincinnati in time for Week 1. AUGUST 27:


Broncos QBs coach highlights significance of Bo Nix-Drew Brees offseason meeting
Bo Nix contacted a future Hall of Famer this summer amid his pursuit of becoming the Denver Broncos’ next great quarterback. Nix has said he met with former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees earlier this offseason. The 13-time Pro Bowler, of course, played for Broncos head coach Sean Payton


Falcons Place Bralen Trice On IR; Xavier Watts, Billy Bowman In Line For Starting Roles
Bralen Trice missed his entire rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he will not be available at the start of the coming campaign. The 2024 third-rounder was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. Head coach Raheem Morris said Trice aggravated the same knee affected by last year’s ACL


Why Jets GM still believes QB Justin Fields can revive career
Numerous reports have suggested that New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields’ preseason performance indicates he hasn’t improved as a passer as the club had hoped when it signed him to a two-year contract in March. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, first-year Jets general manager Darren Mougey explained why he still


Rams’ Alaric Jackson In Play To Return In Week 1
Sidelined by the second blood-clot issue of his career, Alaric Jackson moved out of the picture for an extended period this summer. D.J. Humphries resides as the Rams’ emergency left tackle starter, with Jackson not taking part in team drills throughout training camp. While the Rams spent much of camp


How Caleb Williams is using his car to prepare for second pro season
The struggles of Caleb Williams as he worked under first-year head coach Ben Johnson throughout training camp sparked concerns among Chicago Bears fans regarding what the quarterback will and won’t be during his second pro season. On Thursday, ESPN’s Courtney Cronin shared a unique way that Williams is attempting to improve ahead of


Bengals Offered Trey Hendrickson Backloaded Extension; Raise Proposal Did Not Emerge Until Training Camp
For months, Trey Hendrickson sought a true extension that would provide guarantees beyond Year 1. Excluding Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, such contracts are not part of the Bengals’ blueprint. The team ended up not budging on that stance, but a compromise emerged late to bring its top defender back


Potential scenario for Browns activating Watson revealed
Quarterback Deshaun Watson reportedly could be ready to return to the Cleveland Browns‘ active roster in November, following a torn Achilles tendon he suffered last October and then reteared during his initial recovery. During a Thursday appearance on Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland


Colts To Meet With LBs Anthony Walker, Kyzir White
The Colts’ expected Zaire Franklin sidekick, Jaylon Carlies landed on IR on Tuesday. While Carlies is on short-term IR, he will miss at least four games due to the transaction. This creates a need in Indianapolis. At least two linebackers will meet with the Colts about a job Thursday. Kyzir


Colts reveal one reason Daniel Jones won QB competition
Newly-named starter Daniel Jones has become somewhat of a forgotten figure regarding the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback situation that includes Anthony Richardson Sr. being the subject of trade rumors following his latest demotion. Both Colts head coach Shane Steichen and current backup signal-caller Riley Leonard recently touched upon why Jones won the competition for


Panthers Add Hendon Hooker To P-Squad
Hendon Hooker‘s second chance will come with Carolina. The Panthers are bringing in the recently cut Lions quarterback, adding him to their practice squad. The team announced the move, which will stash Hooker behind Bryce Young and Andy Dalton — the only two QBs on Carolina’s 53-man roster. The Lions


Why Giants will miss ‘Italian Stallion’ after Pats claim DeVito
Any hope that the New York Giants could re-sign Tommy DeVito to their practice squad ended when the New England Patriots claimed the quarterback off waivers on Wednesday. Giants starter Russell Wilson was asked if DeVito’s departure changes “the dynamic of” a quarterback room that also features veteran backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson


Why Trey Hendrickson accepted short-term contract fix
The Cincinnati Bengals earned somewhat of a financial victory when they got veteran pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson to accept a revised contract that gave him a $14M pay raise for the 2025 season. Hendrickson nevertheless remains in the final year of his current deal. After he fully participated in practice on Wednesday for the first time


Giants GM makes feelings on Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart situation clear
The topic of when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart could replace starter Russell Wilson in the New York Giants’ lineup continues to hover over the organization heading into its regular-season opener at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Giants general manager Joe Schoen reiterated that he and head


Top 10 Breakout Players to Watch in 2023 Fantasy Football
As the 2023 fantasy football season kicks off, owners are eagerly scouting for breakout players who can provide immense value in drafts and beyond. Identifying these players early can make the difference between winning and losing in your league. Here are ten players to keep an eye on this season


Colts Will Not Trade QB Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson lost out to Daniel Jones in the Colts’ quarterback competition this summer, but he is still in the team’s plans for at least the time being. General manager Chris Ballard made it clear on Wednesday no Richardson trade is being considered at this time. “I know the negativity and it’s easy


The Big Five: Most improved NFL teams this offseason
The 2025 NFL season is almost upon us, with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles kicking things off next Thursday, Sep. 4. From now until the end of the season, Yardbarker will highlight key trends, performances and stories in a weekly series we’re calling “The Big Five.” With initial 53-man


Wednesday NFL Transactions: NFC West
Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These 49ers, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks moves are noted below. Arizona Cardinals Signed to practice squad: WR Andre Baccellia, LB Elliott Brown, OL Jeremiah Byers,


49ers to sign two-time Super Bowl champion WR
Marquez Valdes-Scantling did not make the Seattle Seahawks’ 53-man roster. Rather than a potential practice squad deal, the veteran wide receiver will accept an active-roster offer elsewhere in the NFC West. The well-traveled wideout is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. San Francisco is shorthanded at receiver,


Dolphins Bring Back Kendall Lamm; Austin Jackson Returns To Practice
The Dolphins will see a familiar face return to the roster as they are signing offensive lineman Kendall Lamm, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move comes a day after Lamm was released by the Eagles in final roster cuts. A 10-year veteran of the NFL, Lamm has paved


49ers and Vikings linked to veteran wide receiver
The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings have been named teams to watch in the race to sign a veteran wide receiver who was recently released. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Extension For Seahawks LT Charles Cross Not Happening This Year
The Seahawks only really got their roster set to start the 2025 NFL season today, but general manager John Schneider already found himself fielding questions about extensions for players set to become free agents next year. Those questions mostly pertain to members of Seattle’s 2022 draft class, but the top


Ravens reward All-Pro safety with a record contract extension
In an effort to keep their defense strong for years to come, the Baltimore Ravens locked up a key member of their secondary to a record contract. On Wednesday afternoon, the Ravens announced signing safety Kyle Hamilton to a four-year extension worth over $100M with $82M guaranteed. Hamilton’s new deal


Lions To Trade WR Tim Patrick To Jaguars
For a second straight August, Tim Patrick will be on the move. A year after making a Denver-to-Detroit trip, the veteran wide receiver is heading to Jacksonville. The Lions are trading Patrick to the Jaguars, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. The Jags are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Lions


Texans GM sparks concern over Joe Mixon’s return from injury
Joe Mixon will be unavailable to the Texans until at least Week 5, but his absence could stretch beyond that point. General manager Nick Caserio did not offer a firm answer on Wednesday when asked if the Pro Bowl back will play at all in 2025. “We’ll see. We’ll take it one


Former NFL QB shares harsh truth about Shedeur Sanders
Some previously accused Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski of sabotaging the development of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders as Stefanski kept Sanders buried on the depth chart throughout the summer. A day after it was learned that Cleveland had agreed to trade Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2026 fifth-round