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Starting Week 1 in the NFL, the pressure goes up for all teams and all players. But these players below have more to prove — to their teammates, to the front office, to the media and to the fans — than all the others on their teams.   NFC East

As we delve deeper into the 2025 NFL season, the playoff picture is rapidly coming into focus. With the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, showcasing their dominance, fans and analysts alike are keenly watching how the standings are shaping up. What Happened Chiefs on a Winning Streak:

The Los Angeles Chargers are holding their breath as star running back Austin Ekeler deals with ongoing injury concerns. Fantasy managers are left wondering if Ekeler can provide the production they expect this season. What Happened Injury: Ekeler sustained a hamstring injury late in practice last week. Diagnosis: Initial tests

Well, this veered into rather interesting territory late in the game. After another drawn-out negotiation with an All-Pro, the Cowboys were mostly just viewed as unnecessarily prolonging extension talks en route to a deal more expensive than it needed to be. Even as the ice was not thinning between ownership

Quarterback Jalen Hurts earned Super Bowl LIX MVP honors shortly after he guided the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs this past February.  As the Eagles prepare to begin the defense of their title with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, multiple Philadelphia players

The Philadelphia Eagles face a significant setback after their recent tough loss, as key linebacker John Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a serious injury. This development shifts the dynamics for both the team and fantasy football enthusiasts alike. What Happened Injury Details:

September 3rd, 2025 at 7:52pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s list of minor moves consists of players removed from injured reserve via injury settlements: Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Released from IR: OT Caleb Etienne Miami Dolphins Released from IR: Bayron Matos New York Giants Released from IR: Jermaine Terry San

“Seven hours of commercial-free football” will no longer be the case on NFL RedZone. On Wednesday, host Scott Hanson joined “The Pat McAfee Show” and revealed that, starting Sunday, RedZone will feature complete commercial breaks instead of the usual overlay ads.  It will be the first time the show has

As the NFL season unfolds, fans were treated to a weekend filled with thrilling surprises and standout performances. Week 6 delivered unexpected results that shape the landscape of the league. Here’s a closer look at the biggest upsets and standout players. What Happened Shockers on the Field: The underdog teams

The Cowboys are signing fullback Hunter Luepke to a two-year contract extension, according to Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The deal is worth a maximum value of $7.5MM and includes more than $5MM in fully guaranteed money, per Garafolo, representing a significant raise over the three-year, $2.715MM

The Seattle Seahawks believe they are one year ahead of schedule, competing not only for a playoff spot but also for the NFC West title.  Even the young players in the locker room feel they can be one of the top teams in the division. Some of these rookies have

Star Player Injured: [Player Name] Out for [Timeframe] – What It Means for [Team Name] In a significant blow to the [Team Name], star player [Player Name] has been ruled out for [Timeframe] due to [specific injury]. This news comes as a shock to fans and analysts alike, as [Player

Another revelation with the onset of teams’ unofficial depth charts came in Jacksonville, where ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes that rookie No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter has been listed as a starting wide receiver on offense but a backup cornerback on defense. It’s an intriguing development in what has been

As NFL teams gear up for another week of action, analysts are buzzing with predictions regarding potential upsets. Notably, players like Justin Fields and his Chicago Bears are under the spotlight as they face challenges ahead in their matchup this week. What Happened Recent Performances: Analysts have scrutinized the Bears’

As the NFL playoffs intensify, all eyes are on the Kansas City Chiefs and their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. With the divisional round set to take place this weekend, fans eagerly await the outcome that could shape the path to the Super Bowl. What Happened Dominating Performances: The Chiefs showcased

One of the most interesting teams to monitor in the 2025 NFL season will be the Cincinnati Bengals. Once again captained by offensive juggernauts like Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, the offense should be one of the most productive and entertaining in the NFL.  But the major question comes on

Over the course of the Brad Holmes-Dan Campbell era, the Lions have emerged as one of the NFL’s best teams. Each of the 2023 and ’24 campaigns ended with painful postseason defeats, however. The past several months have seen few major losses on the roster (with the offensive line representing

Rising Stars and Falling Giants: This Week’s NFL Power Rankings As the NFL season hits its stride, the competition intensifies. This week, we’re spotlighting key players and teams that are either soaring to new heights or struggling to stay relevant. What Happened Game Highlights: The Kansas City Chiefs showcased their

Happy 65th birthday to six-time Pro Bowler, five-time All-Pro, 1983 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson! Dickerson played 11 years in the NFL after being drafted second overall in the 1983 draft by the Rams out of SMU. He played the first four full

Week after week, the NFL keeps us on the edge of our seats, and this past weekend was no exception. With thrilling matchups, stunning plays, and standout performances, let’s dive into the key highlights that shaped the league. What Happened Thrilling Finishes: Multiple games were decided in the final minutes,

SEPTEMBER 1: Jackson’s return to team work has not produced a setback, and McVay said (via the Orange County Register’s Adam Grosbard) the plan is for the team’s starting left tackle to be protecting Stafford in Week 1. This would be a well-timed ramp-up period for the Rams, who had

The Cowboys are hoping that cornerback Trevon Diggs and left tackle Tyler Guyton will be ready for their regular season opener against the Eagles on Thursday, but neither is certain to take the field. Diggs is working his way back to full strength after undergoing knee surgery in January. Expectations

September 1st, 2025 at 10:13pm CST by Adam La Rose Here are PFR’s breakdowns of each NFL team’s 2025 offseason. The list will be updated between now and Week 1. AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West This content was brought

The Los Angeles Rams would not have much hope for the 2025 season without veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford. Sure, he’s 37 and certainly on the “back nine” of his NFL career. Stafford is a two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champ, though. He also (still) has one of the best

September 1st, 2025 at 8:43pm CST by Nikhil Mehta NFL teams are continuing to make minor roster moves as the regular season approaches. On Monday, four clubs released players from their injured reserve lists with an injury settlement. Players who land on the IR without a return designation have to

Here are the latest practice squad transactions from around the NFL: Chicago Bears Signed: LB Cale Jones Jr. Released: LB Power Echols Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders Miami Dolphins New Orleans Saints Signed: QB/WR Tommy Mellott, DT Coziah Izzard New York Jets Seattle Seahawks Tennessee Titans With backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell

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,