
Cowboys limited Micah Parsons trade talks to teams with DT depth
One of this century’s most significant NFL transactions occurred Thursday, when the Cowboys shockingly traded Micah Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and 10th-year defensive tackle Kenny Clark. After a monthslong saga that brought a host of rumors (and Jerry Jones confirming them in his rather pivotal Michael


Cowboys Limited Micah Parsons Trade Conversations To Teams With DT Depth; No Talks Occurred Pre-Draft
One of this century’s most significant NFL transactions occurred Thursday, when the Cowboys shockingly traded Micah Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and 10th-year defensive tackle Kenny Clark. After a monthslong saga that brought a host of rumors (and Jerry Jones confirming them in his rather pivotal Michael


Breaking Down the Latest NFL Contract Negotiations: Who Got Paid?
As the NFL offseason progresses, contract negotiations have taken center stage, showcasing the league’s commitment to rewarding talent while also adhering to the complexities of salary caps and team budgets. With star players securing lucrative deals, let’s take a closer look at the latest contract negotiations and who has landed


New Cowboys 3-time Pro Bowl DT calls trade from Pack a ‘blessing’
The newest member of the Dallas Cowboys was “shocked” by the news this week that he was leaving the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2016 draft. On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers traded two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to the Cowboys in


Bills, White, Wright, Dolphins, C, Jets, Jones, Patriots, DeVito
Teams do not have to release injury reports until next week, but the Bills may have a second issue at cornerback to open their season. Maxwell Hairston is on IR, being one of the 41 players to receive a return designation Tuesday, but the Bills’ preferred option behind the rookie


Shilo Sanders willing to pursue new career after release
Undrafted rookie Shilo Sanders is in NFL limbo as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose not to add him back to the practice squad this week after he was cut on Tuesday. The safety was ejected from the Buccaneers’ final preseason game on Saturday when he threw a punch at Buffalo Bills


Vikings S Harrison Smith Uncertain For Week 1 Due To Illness
By far the longest-tenured player on the Vikings’ roster, Harrison Smith re-signed with the team this offseason. The Minnesota standout is entering his 14th season with the team, but he may not be ready for Week 1. A recent illness introduced a hiccup for the decorated defender. Smith missed the


The ‘2024 NFL receiving leaders’ quiz
As NFL teams announce their captains for the 2025 season, one name that won’t surprise anyone is Justin Jefferson. Jefferson is joined by running back Aaron Jones Sr. and quarterback J.J. McCarthy as an offensive captain for the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson is entering his sixth NFL season and his third


Ravens Extend S Kyle Hamilton
AUGUST 29: Hamilton’s fully guaranteed money includes a signing bonus, his 2025 and ’26 base salaries, and a 2026 option bonus, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio notes. More significantly in the long term, Hamilton secured a rolling guarantee structure. His $17MM 2027 base salary shifts from an injury guarantee to


Unexpected release continues Patriots youth movement
If so, he’ll join several young players with prominent roles for New England this season. Per Spotrac, the Patriots have the league’s sixth-youngest roster with an average age of 26.3 years. It’s a far cry from as recently as the early 2020s, when New England consistently had among the 10


Lions Initiate Aidan Hutchinson Extension Talks
The Lions have opened extension talks with star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Hutchinson, the No. 2 overall pick in 2022, became eligible for an extension earlier this offseason. The Lions picked up his fifth-year option to lock down his services in 2026


Dolphins tight end admits he feels rusty before Week 1
The Miami Dolphins have a week for their players to get in shape before they travel to play the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. Tight end Darren Waller is trying to re-adjust to life in the league after retiring in 2024. The 32-year-old tight end chose to come out of retirement


Rodgers lost out on two-time Super Bowl champion he tried to recruit
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hit a roadblock this week as he tried to improve the receiver corps before Week 1. Veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling said Rodgers recruited him before he signed with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad on Wednesday. He believes the 49ers are better for his


Patriots To Release S Jabrill Peppers
The Patriots are releasing veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Peppers, 29, was set to enter his fourth season in New England before he was cut. As a vested veteran, he is not subject to waivers and is free to sign with any team (or their practice squad)


Browns QB Shedeur Sanders slammed by NFL coach for being late on reads
The Cleveland Browns have good reasons for keeping Shedeur Sanders as their third-string quarterback before Week 1 of the regular season. He needs to catch up to speed in the NFL. Jason Lloyd of The Athletic talked to an unnamed NFL head coach who argued that Sanders was late on


Micah Parsons Attempted To Restart Cowboys Extension Talks Prior To Trade
One week before the start of the regular season, the Cowboys and Packers completed a landscape-altering trade. Micah Parsons will play out his second contract in Green Bay after talks with Dallas did not produce a deal. Further details on the process which ultimately resulted in Parsons landing a record-breaking investment for


Dolphins OLBs coach Ryan Crow arrested on domestic battery charge
Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested early Friday morning on a domestic battery charge, as noted by NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. The arrest by Fort Lauderdale police has led to a stay in Broward County, FL.’s main jail without bond, ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques adds. An on-scene investigation by


Dolphins OLBs Coach Ryan Crow Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge
Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested this early this morning on a domestic battery charge, as noted by NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. The arrest by Fort Lauderdale police has led to a stay in Broward County, FL.’s main jail without bond, ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques adds. An on-scene investigation by police


WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling Chose 49ers Over Steelers
Following his Seahawks release, Marquez Valdes-Scantling became one of the top receivers on the open market. A deal sending him to the 49ers’ active roster was quickly worked out. As a result, the veteran deep threat is in position to handle a role right away with a San Francisco team in need


A New Era Begins: Key Coaching Changes Reshaping the NFL Landscape
As the NFL offseason unfolds, a transformative wave of coaching changes is setting the stage for an exhilarating new chapter in professional football. From fresh faces to seasoned veterans stepping into new roles, these shifts are bound to influence team dynamics, player performance, and even fan engagement as we gear


Javon Baker To Join Eagles’ Practice Squad
As expected, Javon Baker found himself on the wrong side of the Patriots’ roster bubble earlier this week. The second-year wideout has not needed to wait long to find his next opportunity, though. [RELATED: Recapping Eagles’ Offseason] Baker plans to sign with the Eagles on their practice squad, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports.


The ‘Yearly NFL rushing yards-per-game leaders’ quiz
Happy 46th birthday to 2003 AP Offensive Player of the Year, Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2000s team member and Super Bowl XXV champion with the Baltimore Ravens Jamal Lewis! Lewis racked up seven 1,000-rushing yard seasons during his nine-year NFL career, with his most productive year coming in 2003.


Was Terry McLaurin serious about trade request amid contract talks?
Before the Washington Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin agreed to a three-year contract extension coming off the final weekend of preseason play, the 29-year-old requested a trade on July 31. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, McLaurin insisted he was serious about finding a new NFL home if Washington wasn’t willing to


The ‘Most receiving yards in one NFL game’ quiz
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill missed three weeks of practice managing an oblique injury, but Miami head coach Mike McDaniel gave fans a positive update this week. After returning to practice (in a limited capacity) this week, McDaniel told the press that he expects Cheetah to be good to go for


Buccaneers have major WR concern to begin season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a couple of concerns at wide receiver before they begin the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 7. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin likely to miss first month of season
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


Jerry Jones again proves he shouldn’t make decisions for Cowboys
When it comes to major decisions for the Dallas Cowboys it is always going to be Jerry Jones’ way or the highway. The problem with that philosophy, however, is that the Jerry Jones way has proven to be a failure for more than 30 years. It’s long past time for


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