
Bengals may have made one major mistake with Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals seem to have accepted that they may not be able to find common ground with Trey Hendrickson, but it is fair to wonder if they cost themselves by not coming to that realization sooner. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported on Sunday that the


Texans to trade Metchie III to Eagles in exchange for TE
Houston has agreed to trade the fourth-year receiver to the Eagles, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. One season remains on Metchie’s rookie contract. The 25-year-old Canadian was sidelined for the 2022 season while recovering from Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Since then, he has struggled to carve out a role in the Texans’


Three potential trade destinations for Brian Robinson Jr.
While the Washington Commanders may have found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, the franchise has signaled a lack of confidence in the current state of its other skill positions. Terry McLaurin’s future with the franchise has been hanging in the balance for weeks as the Pro Bowler attempts to


Minor NFL Transactions: 8/17/25
Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Carolina Panthers Signed: QB Bryce Perkins Denver Broncos Placed on IR: OL Nick Gargiulo Signed: FB Adam Prentice Tennessee Titans Waived: DL Philip Blidi Perkins, the reigning UFL MVP, will add some depth to the Panthers’ quarterback room with Andy Dalton sidelined


Who could be the odd man out in Browns QB room?
The Cleveland Browns entered the preseason with four quarterbacks competing for the starting job, but don’t expect all of them to be on the 53-man roster. On Sunday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced he will name a starting QB before the team’s final preseason game against the Los Angeles


Saints To Trade DT Khalen Saunders To Jaguars
August 17th, 2025 at 8:43pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Saints are trading veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jaguars, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Saunders, 29, started 27 games for the Saints over the last two seasons. He was not viewed as a good fit for the


Saints’ QB picture remains unclear with end of preseason near
New Orleans Saints rookie head coach Kellen Moore still doesn’t seem to love his quarterback options heading into the season. After a 17-17 home tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Moore refused to name a starting QB in his postgame news conference. “We’ll see,” the coach said when asked


Browns’ Starting QB Decision Coming Soon
One of the NFL’s most closely-watched training camp competitions will soon have a winner. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Sunday (via Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal) that a decision on the team’s starting quarterback would come “sooner rather than later.” He also offered “the next couple


A look at what’s new in the 2025 NFL season
The NFL’s upcoming regular season will bring plenty of changes, both on and off the field. While some will be obvious, others may be overlooked by casual fans. Here’s what to watch for in 2025. Announcers Fans of former Giants running back Tiki Barber will have to listen to him


Roman Wilson’s progress could be huge development for Steelers
Even though the names of the players on the roster have changed, the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ wide receiver room is facing the same big question it did a year ago. It is a question of depth. Going into both seasons, they had a very good No. 1 wide receiver (George Pickens


Commanders looking to trade offensive star amid Terry McLaurin drama
The Washington Commanders have another offensive player on the radar for the preseason trade market. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Commanders Shopping RB Brian Robinson
The Commanders are open to trading running back Brian Robinson, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Robinson, 26, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He was a consistent but unspectacular ballcarrier in his first three seasons, recording between 700 and 800 rushing yards in each of the


Former UFL MVP Bryce Perkins signs with NFL team
Reigning UFL MVP Bryce Perkins has parlayed his success into an NFL job. Perkins, a former Arizona State and Virginia quarterback, is signing with the Carolina Panthers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move comes with Panthers backup Andy Dalton dealing with an elbow injury. Perkins won UFL MVP


Lawrence turns in a solid performance despite silly mistake
Except for an early miscue, Trevor Lawrence‘s second preseason game should give Jacksonville Jaguars fans reason for optimism. On his first drive in a road game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Lawrence slipped and fumbled the ball during a handoff to third-year running back Tank Bigsby. New Orleans


Seahawks’ Uchenna Nwosu Passes Physical
Uchenna Nwosu should be available early in the regular season. The veteran edge rusher passed his physical with the Seahawks on Sunday, per a team announcement. Nwosu opened training camp on the active/PUP list while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery. Given today’s news, though, he is cleared to be activated and


Trey Hendrickson situation keeps getting uglier for Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals superstar edge-rusher Trey Hendrickson has wanted a new contract all offseason, and the team — to this point — has been unable and unwilling to meet his demands. With the season inching closer and talks still not gaining any ground, the Bengals are now reportedly listening to trade


Titans’ Cedric Gray Pushing For Starting Spot
Titans linebacker Cedric Gray entered the league as a fourth-round draftee last year, but his rookie campaign got off to an inauspicious start. He was placed on injured reserve at the end of August, and though he eventually got into seven games, he played just 48 defensive snaps. He stands


Browns HC gives timeline on starting QB decision
The Cleveland Browns are going to announce their starting quarterback decision before the team’s final preseason game this upcoming week, and then use that game as a dress rehearsal for the regular-season opener. Head coach Kevin Stefanski made that announcement on Sunday. The Browns’ quarterback depth chart is one of


Texans To Trade WR John Metchie To Eagles
August 17th, 2025 at 2:20pm CST by Adam La Rose After spending last summer as a trade candidate, John Metchie remained in place with the Texans. That will not be the case in 2025, however. Houston has agreed to trade the fourth-year receiver to the Eagles, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. One


Should Rams add four-time Pro Bowler amid Stafford uncertainty?
With quarterback Matthew Stafford’s status up in the air heading into the season, would Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay consider a drastic move? Stafford hasn’t played in the preseason because of a lingering back issue. A team official reportedly refused to reveal whether the 37-year-old QB worked out


Kyle Allen Leading Hendon Hooker In Lions’ QB2 Battle
The Lions brought Teddy Bridgewater out of his quasi-retirement last December, clearly feeling the need to fortify their QB room for the end of the regular season and the playoffs. While head coach Dan Campbell tried to downplay the notion that the Bridgewater addition signified a lack of faith in


Bengals Listening To Trade Offers On DE Trey Hendrickson; Contract Talks Have Stalled
Contract talks between the Bengals and defensive end Trey Hendrickson are at an impasse, per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. As such, the club is again listening to trade offers for their star pass rusher. NFL insider Jordan Schultz says the Panthers, Browns, and Colts are


Jaxson Dart’s preseason surge adds more pressure to Russell Wilson
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has clarified Russell Wilson is still their starting quarterback, but for how long? Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart impressed in their second preseason game against the New York Jets. The first-round pick out of Ole Miss went 14-of-16 passing for 137 yards and


49ers RG Dominick Puni Sustains PCL Injury
The 49ers are contending with a significant amount of health-related attrition, and Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle observes 21 players on the club’s 90-man roster are currently sidelined with injuries. The latest addition to the list could result in an early blow to the Niners’ offensive line. Starting


Jets QB Justin Fields under fire for limited ‘processing’ in preseason
The biggest question coming into the summer about New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has not been answered or even experimented with much during the preseason. Fields is known for his ability to scramble, but has been criticized for his inability to consistently push the ball downfield as a passer


Bucs’ QB2 Job Remains Unsettled; Latest On Teddy Bridgewater’s Future
Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater turned in a strong performance during his club’s preseason victory over the Steelers on Saturday, completing six of 11 passes for 85 yards and two TDs. However, at this point in the calendar, he would prefer to be on a high school sideline. As Will Graves


Giants HC makes telling statement on Dart amid QB controversy
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll was peppered with questions about the quarterback depth chart after Jaxson Dart had another impressive preseason game on Saturday. The No. 25 pick went 14-of-16 for 137 yards and one touchdown in the Giants’ 31-12 win over the New York Jets. He’s 26-of-35


Browns Likely To Sign WR Isaiah Bond
Former Alabama and Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond arrived in Cleveland on Saturday and is set to sign a three-year contract with the Browns, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Bond played under current Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees in 2023, when Rees was working as the Crimson Tide’s OC


Dolphins’ Quinn Ewers bounces back from dreadful debut
When Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers made his preseason debut last week, he did not have a productive day. If anything, it showed why he almost fell entirely out of the 2025 NFL Draft and did not get selected until late in the seventh round. The good news for


Browns’ Dillon Gabriel made one big mistake in promising preseason debut
The Cleveland Browns quarterback competition remains one of the biggest storylines in football. On Saturday, rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel had his first opportunity to shine against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 2025 third-round pick mostly did, except for one crucial mistake that tarnished an otherwise strong showing: a pick-six by Eagles


Castoff QB continues to prove himself during preseason
The Miami Dolphins are going to go as far as Tua Tagovailoa can take them, but it was Miami’s other veteran quarterback who impressed on Saturday. Although rookie Quinn Ewers will grab most of the headlines , Zach Wilson put together another solid preseason performance as he hopes to revive


Packers HC bothered by rookie’s ‘unacceptable’ behavior
Green Bay Packers right tackle Anthony Belton had a forgettable first half against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday when he committed five penalties in the first half. The rookie was called for a false start, two illegal formation penalties, a face mask and unnecessary roughness. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur


Rams QB Stetson Bennett throws game-winning TD with five seconds left
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett looked like his Georgia self for a split second during his team’s preseason affair Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Rams trailed the Chargers 22-17 with seconds to play inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Bennett’s squad had 1st-and-goal at the 8 with


Colts HC Shane Steichen nearing decision on team’s starting QB
Two of the Colts’ three preseason games are now in the books. With Week 1 approaching, a decision on the team’s starting quarterback should be coming shortly. When speaking to the media on Saturday following the Colts’ loss to the Packers, head coach Shane Steichen said he is “very close” to


Shane Steichen Nearing Decision On Colts’ Starting QB
Two of the Colts’ three preseason games are now in the books. With Week 1 approaching, a decision on the team’s starting quarterback should be coming shortly. [RELATED: Recapping Colts’ Offseason] When speaking to the media on Saturday following the Colts’ loss to the Packers, head coach Shane Steichen said he


Panthers second-round pick suffered collapsed lung at practice
Carolina Panthers rookie Nic Scourton will miss time due to a concerning injury suffered at Thursday’s joint practice with the Houston Texans. Panthers head coach Dave Canales confirmed on Saturday that — what was initially thought to be heat exhaustion — was a collapsed lung for Scourton. “It was a


5 Key Stories: 8/10/25 – 8/16/25
Midway through August, teams around the NFL are preparing for final roster cuts. Contract matters are still front of mind in certain cases, though, and some notable developments have recently taken place on that front (and others). In case you missed any of the top stories from the past week,


Rams offer ominous update on QB Matthew Stafford
The Matthew Stafford situation is getting concerning for the Los Angeles Rams, and it is only getting worse following a cryptic report from the front office on Saturday. According to a report from Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, a Rams official refused to comment on whether Stafford worked


Minor NFL Transactions: 8/16/25
August 16th, 2025 at 7:18pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s minor NFL moves: Tampa Bay Buccaneers A knee injury will shut Roberts down for his rookie season, Fox Sports’ Greg Auman notes. The ailment ends what had been an encouraging training camp. This news comes after the Buccaneers lost


De’Von Achane’s injury adds to concerns for Dolphins offense
The Miami Dolphins offense has been viewed as one big question mark throughout the NFL offseason. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concerning injury history, combined with inconsistent play from both receivers Waddle and Tyreek Hill, has this once-humming ‘Phins offense searching for answers. Now, though, the franchise may have concerns outside of


Panthers OLB Nic Scourton Suffers Collapsed Lung
Nic Scourton‘s rookie campaign may not start on time. The Panthers edge rusher is currently dealing with a collapsed lung, as noted by head coach Dave Canales. After suffering from heat-related symptoms, Scourton was taken to hospital in Houston, the site of Carolina’s preseason game on Saturday. Per Canales, the second-rounder


Browns HC frustrated by pick-six against Eagles
Dillon Gabriel had a few teachable moments in his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. The third-round pick went 13-of-18 passing for 143 yards in the Browns’ 22-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Gabriel lost one fumble on a bad handoff that was recovered by rookie safety


Seahawks Moving Closer To Naming O-Line Starters
Charles Cross, Abraham Lucas and Grey Zabel are locked in as Seahawks offensive line starters. The team is still determining the routes it will take at center and right guard, however. As it stands, incumbents look to have the best shot at fending off challengers for those jobs. Anthony Bradford


Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty fuels hype for rookie season
Las Vegas Raiders rookie first-round running back Ashton Jeanty looked every bit like a future featured back in the first half of preseason Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers. The No. 6 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft scored his first touchdown of the preseason and gained 33


Brian Schottenheimer Did Not Expect To Land Cowboys’ HC Job; Jets, Seahawks Surfaced As OC Options
After a two-man HC search in 2020, the Cowboys again veered off the usual search playbook by conducting a four-interview operation to replace Mike McCarthy. Their choice — Brian Schottenheimer — had not been part of a head coaching interview in over a decade, and the team announced the unorthodox


Jones, Richardson leaving Colts with impossible decision
Will the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback please stand up? With only one preseason game remaining, the Colts look no closer to reaching a conclusion in their quarterback battle between incumbent starter Anthony Richardson and 2025 free-agent addition Daniel Jones. Both quarterbacks had their highs and lows in a 23-19 loss


Bills’ Larry Ogunjobi Could Be Cut Candidate
Bills defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi could be on the chopping block when 53-man roster cuts roll around in less than two weeks. There are a number of reasons Buffalo may want to part ways with the eight-year veteran despite adding him earlier this offseason. The first is a PED suspension


Five veteran NFL players who might not be back in 2025
These players haven’t retired, but they have yet to sign with an NFL team. We’d love to see them back, but there’s a good chance they won’t return in 2025. WR Tyler Boyd Boyd’s lone season with the Tennessee Titans didn’t go well, as the 30-year-old receiver made only 39


Cowboys CB DaRon Bland Hoping For Extension Before Week 1
Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland indicated this week (via Clarence Hill of All City DLLS) that he wants to finalize a contract extension before the regular season. The 2022 fifth-rounder is entering the final season of his rookie contract and his representation has been negotiating with the team this summer. Former


Chargers RB could start year on NFI due to bizarre injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris could start the regular season on the non-football injury list as he continues his recovery from a fireworks-related eye injury, per The Athletic’s Daniel Popper. Harris has returned to the practice field, but not practice itself. He made some progress this week, but at too