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Daniel Jones is set to begin the campaign atop the Colts’ depth chart. Jones has won out the team’s quarterback competition, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pelissero adds head coach Shane Steichen informed Jones and Anthony Richardson of the decision Tuesday morning. A call was expected in the near future, and one

As Shane Steichen gets set to embark on a pivotal third season as Indianapolis Colts head coach, one NFL analyst recently threw cold water on a potential 2025 breakthrough. In a recent article, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell discussed five teams he expects to decline next season. The Colts had the ignominious

The news of Gabe Davis lining up a second free agent visit with the Steelers pointed to a Pittsburgh agreement being highly likely. At least one other team is set to host the veteran wideout, however. The Bills are expected to bring Davis in for a visit this week, NFL insider Jordan Schultz

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart gave New York Giants fans reasons to be optimistic about the team’s future via his first two preseason outings in August.  It sounds like Dart is also quickly becoming a favorite among his teammates.  “I was kind of intrigued by Dart when he was at Ole

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a lot of hype coming out of college after three stellar seasons at Clemson, including a national title. That success has not translated to the NFL, however. In his four seasons to date, Lawrence has only led the Jaguars to one postseason appearance and

During the broadcast of the preseason “Monday Night Football” game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders, Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson spoke with ESPN’s Laura Rutledge about his ongoing contract standoff.  It sounds like no resolution is imminent.  “Rutledge reported that Hendrickson told her that he and the team are

Howard spent each of his first eight seasons with the Dolphins, becoming one of the league’s top ballhawks over that span. His 29 interceptions in the 2017 campaign — his second in the league — lead the NFL, and Indianapolis would welcome a return of that production this year. For

Diggs was inactive for New England’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Kevin Stefanski has decided that Joe Flacco gives the Cleveland Browns their best chance of winning in 2025, and it is fair to wonder how much leeway the veteran quarterback will be given to prove his coach right. The Browns on Monday officially named Flacco their starting quarterback for Week

The Miami Dolphins have made a notable defensive addition ahead of their third and final preseason game. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

MarShawn Lloyd is injured again. The Green Bay Packers’ second-year running back just can’t seem to stay healthy, and his latest injury is going to keep him out for the season opener, if not longer. Lloyd suited up for the Packers’ preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts this past weekend,

The Cincinnati Bengals have placed Trey Hendrickson on the trade block, and a notable AFC team has reportedly inquired about the star pass rusher.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Washington Commanders appear to be setting the stage to move on from one of their key offense players ahead of the 2025 season. Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was not in attendance for his team’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on

Jayden Daniels gave Washington Commanders fans a scare on one play during the team’s preseason game on Monday night, and the star quarterback had a very simple explanation for the decision. Daniels played one offensive series in Washington’s exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

It’s hard to stand out in the stacked Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver room, but Mitchell Tinsley did just that on Monday against the Washington Commanders. The 2023 undrafted free agent, who signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals in February, had a monster first half on “Monday Night Football,” capped

Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Signed: DL Devonte O’Malley, DB Jaylin Simpson Waived: CB Garnett Hollis Jr. Waived/injured: DL Keith Randolph Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Chargers Miami Dolphins

Ever since quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a team-friendly contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in time to participate in their June mandatory minicamp, stories have detailed how Rodgers has been “one of the dudes” in the Pittsburgh locker room and has proved he has “bought in” as it pertains to helping the club win games. 

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced (via Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic) that second-year edge rusher Adisa Isaac will start the season on injured reserve after undergoing elbow surgery. Harbaugh previously disclosed that Isaac suffered a dislocated elbow in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Cowboys, per Zrebiec. The Ravens were

The Washington Commanders sent a message with their opening offensive script. Leaning on their run game to great success on “Monday Night Football” against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Commanders showed why their reported decision to move on from running back Brian Robinson could be wise. On the offense’s first play

Veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner is set to visit the Bengals on Tuesday, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Risner named the Bengals as one of his potential landing spots back in April. Months later, he will go to Cincinnati with the hopes of signing with his third NFL team. The 30-year-old spent

The last few days have brought a flurry of updates regarding Trey Hendrickson‘s persisting standoff with the Bengals, though there seems to be no real progress regarding contract or trade talks.  Hendrickson and the Bengals reached an agreement on the length and value of an extension weeks ago, according to

The last few days have brought a flurry of updates regarding Trey Hendrickson‘s persisting standoff with the Bengals, though there seems to be no real progress regarding contract or trade talks Hendrickson and the Bengals reached an agreement on the length and value of an extension weeks ago, according to

Minnesota Vikings‘ superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson hasn’t practiced since the second day of training camp. He’s struggled with hamstring injuries in the past, and he’s dealing with another one right now. Jefferson tweaked his left hamstring just days into training camp, and the Vikings have been slow-playing his return

Felix Anudike-Uzomah‘s third NFL season has ended before it began. The Chiefs will moved him to injured reserve, per a team announcement. A strained hamstring will result in this move. Earlier today, head coach Andy Reid noted (via ESPN’s Nate Tice) that taking the IR route was a consideration. Now that it

Cleveland Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand noted late Sunday night that head coach Kevin Stefanski was “undoubtedly” going to name veteran Joe Flacco the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback as soon as Tuesday.  It turns out Stefanski didn’t need to wait that long.  Kelsey Russo of the Browns’

The first official candidate for the NFLPA’s full-time executive director position has emerged. A familiar face is once again showing interest in the gig. Former quarterback Matt Schaub detailed in a lengthy Go Long piece (written alongside Jason Cole) his decision to pursue the full-time leadership position. David White – the runner-up to Lloyd Howell in the 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles upgraded their wide receiver room Sunday by trading tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round pick to the Houston Texans for WR John Metchie and a sixth-round pick. The move seems like a minor one to add depth to a top-heavy receiving corps, but it could signal

Matt Judon‘s Monday visit with the Dolphins brought about the expectation of a deal. To no surprise, an agreement has indeed been reached. Judon is heading to Miami on a one-year deal, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Colleague Tom Pelissero adds this pact has a maximum value

The Baltimore Ravens are quickly realizing why the Green Bay Packers wanted Jaire Alexander to take a pay cut this offseason. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is one of the best players on the field when he’s healthy, but he has only played in 34 games since 2021.  Alexander has

Last season further entrenched the Bills in an impressive but unfortunate contingent in NFL history. In booking a seventh playoff berth in eight seasons (six of those with Josh Allen at the helm), this Buffalo nucleus is firmly among the best — along with the Air Coryell Chargers, Marty Schottenheimer‘s

Los Angeles Rams fans received some good news at the start of their workweeks when they learned on Monday that quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday as he works to fully recover from a lingering back issue.  However, Rams head coach Sean McVay

Christian Kuntz exited the Steelers’ second preseason game due to injury. The veteran long snapper is now set to miss time. Kuntz suffered an injury to his sternum on Saturday, and Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show reports it is believed to be broken. Provided that is indeed the case, Kuntz is

The Los Angeles Rams got some welcome news Monday morning when starting quarterback Matthew Stafford returned to practice after weeks on the sidelines.  Stafford, 37, has been sidelined since the start of training camp due to a back issue, but was a full participant in Monday’s practice and took part

Following his second individual throwing session, Matthew Stafford has managed to suit up for practice. The Rams’ starting quarterback participated in his first training camp workout on Monday. Last week had been targeted as return date in Stafford’s case. Exercising an abundance of caution, the Rams instead elected to keep him

Per Bobby Kownack of the NFL’s website, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen insisted shortly after his club’s 23-19 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday that he was “very close” to naming either Anthony Richardson Sr. or Daniel Jones the Colts’ Week 1 starting quarterback.  For an article published on Monday afternoon,

Gabe Davis has been on the Steelers’ radar for much of the offseason. No signing has come about yet, but that could change in the near future. Davis is set to travel to Pittsburgh for a free agent visit tomorrow, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. That will mark the second time in

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was serving as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals when the Bengals made quarterback Joe Burrow the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.   Callahan once again finds himself coaching a rookie signal-caller after the Titans grabbed Cam Ward with the top

To little surprise, Joe Flacco will begin the 2025 season atop the depth chart. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Monday that the 41-year-old will handle starting duties in Week 1. Flacco has long been seen as the top option for Cleveland. Injuries have been a problem for fellow veteran Kenny Pickett but also rookies Dillon

Per ESPN stats, tight end Brock Bowers led the 2024 Las Vegas Raiders with 112 receptions, 1,194 receiving yards, 153 targets and five touchdown receptions after Las Vegas made him the 13th overall pick of last year’s NFL Draft.  Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Colts grabbed promising tight end Tyler

Sunday saw a pair of trades take place in the NFL, and more could be coming as teams sort out their rosters leading up to the cutdown deadline. In the meantime, a number of high-profile players are still without an extension at this point. Trades for the likes of Terry McLaurin

Quarterback Baker Mayfield approves of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first-round pick. The Buccaneers selected Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 19 in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s already making an impression in preseason. During Saturday’s 17-14 road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 22-year-old made an

Ben DiNucci‘s next NFL opportunity has arrived. The journeyman quarterback announced on Monday that he has signed with the Falcons. [RELATED: Reviewing Falcons’ Offseason] DiNucci’s deal should set him up to see playing time in the Falcons’ preseason finale. Neither starter Michael Penix Jr. nor backup Kirk Cousins will suit up for the

Eyebrows were raised when it was learned over the weekend that the Washington Commanders had activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin off the active/physically unable to perform list after he missed practice time with a supposed ankle injury amid his desire for a multiyear contract extension.  McLaurin is in the final year of his

Matt Judon remains one of the top free agents available around the NFL deep into training camp. That could soon change, however. Judon is set to visit the Dolphins today, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. Wilson adds a signing is expected in this case, with NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirming a

Quarterback Jayden Daniels looked like a potential future superstar as he guided the Washington Commanders to this year’s NFC Championship Game and ran away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award for the 2024 season. Daniels nevertheless understands he must “prove” himself as an NFL QB1 each year. During a

The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings got together for two joint practices last week ahead of this past Saturday’s preseason game involving the clubs that New England won 20-12.  While speaking with CBS Boston over the weekend, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels suggested that second-year quarterback Drake Maye took

Second-year pro  Caleb Williams certainly didn’t look like a quarterback experiencing a rough summer during the  Chicago Bears’ preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night as he led the Bears’ first-team offense on a seven-play, 92-yard opening drive that he finished with a 36-yard touchdown pass.  Following Chicago’s 38-0 win

Nobody needed to see the ball go through the uprights more than Jake Moody at the end of the San Francisco 49ers‘ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.  Moody’s 59-yard field goal gave the 49ers a 22-19 win over the Raiders, and might have saved his job. San Francisco

The Detroit Lions may be an elite pass-rusher away from winning their first Super Bowl. Now that one is on the trading block, the team should seize that opportunity.  On Sunday, NFL Media insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported the Cincinnati Bengals are now listening to trade offers for

Malik Nabers has been held out of practice for well over a week as he deals with an injury, and some new details about the ailment surfaced on Sunday. Nabers has been nursing a back injury, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. The injury was described to Raanan as “normal camp