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As a result of Aidan O’Connell‘s wrist fracture, the Raiders will be shorthanded at the quarterback position to begin the season. Acquiring depth represents a priority over the coming days. [RELATED: Recapping Raiders’ Offseason] “All possibilities are available right now,” head coach Pete Carroll said on Sunday when asked about the team’s QB

On Sunday, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that the team would be looking for an experienced quarterback before the regular season to back up Geno Smith. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

As things stand, the Patriots’ quarterback depth chart solely consists of Drake Maye and Josh Dobbs. The team cut Ben Wooldridge shortly after the preseason wrapped up. As a result, the expectation exists New England will be in the market for an addition under center in the coming days. Indeed, head coach Mike Vrabel

The Dallas Cowboys can now plug one of their defensive holes.  On Sunday, Patrik Walker of the team website announced cornerback Trevon Diggs (left knee) will be removed from the physically unable to perform list and moved to the 53-man roster. It’s still unclear whether he will play in Dallas’

The Bills have begun trimming their roster in advance of Tuesday’s deadline for final cuts. The following seven players have been let go: Waived: Waived-injured: Given the highly inexperienced nature of each player listed, none of these moves comes as a surprise. The first six will hit the wire, and

Cleveland Browns  rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders believes he’s a lock to make the 53-man roster, despite a disastrous preseason finale. In Cleveland’s 19-17 home victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, the fifth-round pick went 3-of-6 passing for 14 yards and was sacked five times for -41 yards. He

August 24th, 2025 at 12:55pm CST by Adam La Rose The Vikings’ quarterback moves continue. Veteran Brett Rypien is being released, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. Minnesota swung a trade with the Eagles earlier today to send Sam Howell to Philadelphia. That move paved the way for Carson Wentz to be signed as the Vikings’

The NFL preseason concluded this weekend, so let’s take a look at some of the standout performers from Week 3 of the preseason schedule.  Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs Some teams choose not to play their starters at all in the preseason, but that was not the case for

As the sporting world shifts its gaze towards the 2024 draft, anticipation is building around a talented crop of prospects eager to make their mark. This year’s draft class is brimming with potential, featuring standout athletes from various sports who are expected to elevate not only their respective teams but

Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner suffered what head coach Dan Campbell believes is a “significant” injury during the team’s final preseason game on Saturday, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Turner himself said he may have sustained a torn Achilles. Turner, 29, has carved out a niche as a

Sanders was ejected for throwing a punch at tight end Zach Davidson during the Buccaneers’ preseason finale on Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The ongoing Cowboys-Micah Parsons contract saga saw another interesting twist during Dallas’ final preseason contest on Friday. In the third quarter of that game, Parsons – whose star status would have kept him on the sidelines even if he had an extension in place – lay on the medical table

The fifth-round pick injured his right ankle/heel on Aug. 7 and missed two weeks of practice before returning to play the Falcons in his preseason debut. He reinjured the same ankle in that contest. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Vikings are trading quarterback Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Eagles, per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. In exchange, Minnesota will receive a fifth- and seventh-round choice in 2026, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report that the team is

Shilo Sanders did make an impression on the  Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff during the team’s final preseason game. It just wasn’t the one he needed to make while competing for a 53-man roster spot. Sanders was ejected from the game in the second quarter when he became upset with Buffalo

49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been sidelined for weeks due to a lingering calf problem. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Jennings to be ready for Week 1. “I expect him to be back, he should be back from it,” Shanahan told reporters, including Matt Barrows of The Athletic,

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a harsh assessment of one of his players following Saturday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. The Lions rested most of their starters in their 26-7 loss, which gave their reserve players one last chance to audition for a spot on the 53-man

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist during the team’s preseason finale against the Cardinals on Saturday, as head coach Pete Carroll told reporters after the game (including Tashan Reed of The Athletic). Carroll announced O’Connell would need surgery and would be out for six to eight weeks,

As the NFL season progresses, injuries remain an ever-present reality that can dramatically alter the landscape of any matchup. With Week X approaching, several key players are dealing with injuries that could significantly impact both the betting lines and the on-field outcomes. Here’s a closer look at some of the

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, [Player’s Name] has officially been traded to [Team] in what can only be described as a blockbuster deal. Rumors had been swirling for weeks about potential trade talks, but few could have predicted the finality of this stunning announcement.

Hot Off the Press: NFL Trade Rumors Heating Up as Deadline Approaches! As the NFL regular season unfolds, the atmosphere around the league is buzzing with excitement, anticipation, and, of course, trade rumors. With the trade deadline fast approaching, all eyes are on general managers and coaches as they scramble

Trevon Diggs has continued to make progress in his recovery from January knee surgery. As team and player hoped, a stint on the Cowboys’ reserve/PUP list to start the campaign is unlikely. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Saturday (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota) the Cowboys plan to carry Diggs on their

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been hit with a 10-year show-cause order from the NCAA stemming from the University of Michigan sign stealing scandal, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Harbaugh was specifically punished for failure to monitor Michigan’s football program, failure to comply with NCAA rules, and failure to cooperate with the

August 23rd, 2025 at 9:13pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Signed: Garnett Hollis Jr. Waived-injured: S Wande Owens Released from IR: RB Jarveon Howard Added earlier this month, Hanson suffered an undisclosed injury during Atlanta’s preseason finale yesterday. The 28-year-old being moved to IR now

Saturday was not a good day for Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders, two players competing for a spot on the 53-man roster of their respective teams, the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

With Tuesday’s roster deadline approaching, the Falcons have begun making required cuts. These 12 players were let go on Saturday: Released: Waived: Fox signed with Atlanta early in free agency, and the veteran appeared to be slated to handle a role along the defensive line as a result. Somewhat surprisingly,

Instead of providing clarity to the New Orleans Saints quarterback competition, Saturday’s preseason finale only made it murkier. With the gap razor-thin between rookie Tyler Shough and second-year pro Spencer Rattler, the Saints should roll the dice and start Shough in Week 1. In the preseason Week 3 loss to

Carson Wentz remains unsigned deep into August, but he is receiving interest. The veteran quarterback is meeting with the Vikings today, ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry reports. Minnesota expectedly allowed Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones to depart in free agency this offseason, leaving J.J. McCarthy in place to handle starting duties. The 2024 first-rounder’s development will be central

Hovering near the bottom of most power rankings entering last season, the Broncos overcame a record-setting Russell Wilson dead money anchor to make a surprising playoff berth. Viewed as a reach by many, Bo Nix played the lead role in the Broncos snapping an eight-year postseason drought. Nix’s strong finish

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared to be frustrated with Kevin Stefanski when the head coach took him out for the final offensive drive of Saturday’s preseason game.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Jets are the latest team to unveil an early round of roster cuts ahead of the upcoming deadline. Per a team announcement, the following six players have been waived: Each member of the list will now hit the waiver wire. Usually, a one-day period exists for a claim to

The Washington Commanders have a potentially significant problem on special teams. During Saturday’s 30-3 preseason Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, kicker Matt Gay missed a 53-yard field goal wide left at the end of Washington’s first offensive possession. Gay finished the preseason 3-of-5 on field goal attempts. He

After a year in which two offensive line positions were essentially revolving doors for starters, the Saints entered their offseason program with a strong plan. Unfortunately, their emergency plan may have required an emergency plan of its own as New Orleans has watched injuries ravage their offensive line depth. The

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had his first real “welcome to the NFL” moment on Saturday afternoon in the team’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. After a promising debut in the team’s first preseason game, and then sitting out the second game due to an injury, he

The running back situation in Seattle has been frustrating for years as young, talented rushers continuously seem to experience bad luck with injuries. At the moment, Kenneth Walker‘s injury issues from last year are frustrating as he has practiced sparsely so far this summer, but the real frustration may be

The Browns have six quarterbacks on the roster. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

As the NFL season rolls on, Week 6 provided fans with plenty of exciting moments, unexpected outcomes, and standout performances. Here are the key takeaways from the games that made an impact this week. 1. Rise of the Underdogs One of the most notable themes this week was the emergence

The Eagles and the Chiefs both wanted to sign Calais Campbell this offseason, according to former teammate and ESPN analyst Sam Acho. Acho revealed the two teams’ interest during the Cardinals’ preseason matchup against the Broncos last Saturday, per ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. He played with Campbell in Arizona from 2011

The Cleveland Browns have a big concern on Saturday following an injury to a key part of the offensive line. The Browns played their starters against the Los Angeles Rams as a tune-up before the regular season. Per the NFL’s website, center Ethan Pocic was ruled out of Saturday’s game

The Cardinals are planning to use cornerback Garrett Williams in a hybrid slot-outside role this year, according to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. Williams, a 2023 third-round pick, carved out a role as Arizona’s primary nickel defender by the end of his rookie season. He emerged as one of the NFL’s best

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was not happy with his first-team offense following Friday night’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Caleb Williams and the Bears’ starters played the entire first half in their team’s 29-27 win over the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans had

For one reason or another, the Giants had only two safeties active in their final preseason game Thursday night. Because of this, the team will reportedly be looking to add some quality safety depth on waivers, according to Ryan Dunleavy of New York Post Sports. While presumed starters Jevon Holland

The Dallas Cowboys could be down two of their best defenders when they open the regular season against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4. The situation with Micah Parsons and owner Jerry Jones has deteriorated in recent days  amid the pass-rusher’s hold-in for a contract extension.

Texans right tackle Blake Fisher is dealing with a mild ankle sprain that will sideline him for an indeterminate amount of time, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. Fisher suffered the injury in last Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Panthers and missed practice this week. His absence, if it extends into

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that starting right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss “significant time” with a left leg injury suffered in Wednesday’s practice. “The thing I will say to you now is that he will miss significant time,” Morris said after the Falcons’ last preseason game in

On Tuesday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski poured cold water over the idea that veteran Joe Flacco won the team’s starting quarterback job by default after the other three signal-callers involved in an alleged competition dealt with injury setbacks this summer.  For an article published on Friday morning, Zac

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that starting right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss “significant time” with an injury suffered in Wednesday’s practice. McGary went down during individual drills and had to be carted off the field. Morris indicated that the six-year veteran will land on injured reserve, though that

NFL teams will usually go as far as their quarterbacks take them, and there are a number of signal-callers who enter 2025 in new situations that should benefit them.  Here are five who could be poised for a breakout campaign: Drake Maye | New England Patriots The Patriots did not

While rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart emerged  as the star of the New York Giants‘ preseason, backup Tommy DeVito impressed in the second half of Thursday’s  42-10 blowout win over the New England Patriots.  Following the victory, DeVito was asked if he thought about the fact that it could be his last time

Today’s NFL slate brought a whirlwind of excitement and emotion, with teams vying for crucial victories that could shape the trajectory of their seasons. From nail-biting finishes to standout performances, here are the key takeaways from today’s action-packed matchups. 1. Overtime Drama: The Battle of the Underdogs In one of