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AUGUST 28: The deal is now official. When speaking to the media on Thursday, head coach Zac Taylor declined to say which guard spot Risner will spend time at. As ESPN’s Ben Baby notes, though, there is optimism he will be available to Cincinnati in time for Week 1. AUGUST 27:

Bo Nix contacted a future Hall of Famer this summer amid his pursuit of becoming the Denver Broncos’ next great quarterback.  Nix has said he met with former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees earlier this offseason. The 13-time Pro Bowler, of course, played for Broncos head coach Sean Payton

Bralen Trice missed his entire rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he will not be available at the start of the coming campaign. The 2024 third-rounder was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. Head coach Raheem Morris said Trice aggravated the same knee affected by last year’s ACL

Numerous reports have suggested that New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields’ preseason performance indicates he hasn’t improved as a passer as the club had hoped when it signed him to a two-year contract in March.  While speaking with reporters on Thursday, first-year Jets general manager Darren Mougey explained why he still

Sidelined by the second blood-clot issue of his career, Alaric Jackson moved out of the picture for an extended period this summer. D.J. Humphries resides as the Rams’ emergency left tackle starter, with Jackson not taking part in team drills throughout training camp. While the Rams spent much of camp

The struggles of Caleb Williams as he worked under first-year head coach Ben Johnson throughout training camp sparked concerns among Chicago Bears fans regarding what the quarterback will and won’t be during his second pro season.  On Thursday, ESPN’s Courtney Cronin shared a unique way that Williams is attempting to improve ahead of

For months, Trey Hendrickson sought a true extension that would provide guarantees beyond Year 1. Excluding Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, such contracts are not part of the Bengals’ blueprint. The team ended up not budging on that stance, but a compromise emerged late to bring its top defender back

Quarterback Deshaun Watson reportedly could be ready to return to the Cleveland Browns‘ active roster in November, following a torn Achilles tendon he suffered last October and then reteared during his initial recovery.   During a Thursday appearance on Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland

The Colts’ expected Zaire Franklin sidekick, Jaylon Carlies landed on IR on Tuesday. While Carlies is on short-term IR, he will miss at least four games due to the transaction. This creates a need in Indianapolis. At least two linebackers will meet with the Colts about a job Thursday. Kyzir

Newly-named starter Daniel Jones has become somewhat of a forgotten figure regarding the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback situation that includes Anthony Richardson Sr. being the subject of trade rumors following his latest demotion.  Both Colts head coach Shane Steichen and current backup signal-caller Riley Leonard recently touched upon why Jones won the competition for

Hendon Hooker‘s second chance will come with Carolina. The Panthers are bringing in the recently cut Lions quarterback, adding him to their practice squad. The team announced the move, which will stash Hooker behind Bryce Young and Andy Dalton — the only two QBs on Carolina’s 53-man roster. The Lions

Any hope that the New York Giants could re-sign Tommy DeVito to their practice squad ended when the New England Patriots claimed the quarterback off waivers on Wednesday.  Giants starter Russell Wilson was asked if DeVito’s departure changes “the dynamic of” a quarterback room that also features veteran backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson

The Cincinnati Bengals earned somewhat of a financial victory when they got veteran pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson to accept a revised contract that gave him a $14M pay raise for the 2025 season.   Hendrickson nevertheless remains in the final year of his current deal. After he fully participated in practice on Wednesday for the first time

The topic of when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart could replace starter Russell Wilson in the New York Giants’ lineup continues to hover over the organization heading into its regular-season opener at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Giants general manager Joe Schoen reiterated that he and head

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Anthony Richardson lost out to Daniel Jones in the Colts’ quarterback competition this summer, but he is still in the team’s plans for at least the time being. General manager Chris Ballard made it clear on Wednesday no Richardson trade is being considered at this time. “I know the negativity and it’s easy

The 2025 NFL season is almost upon us, with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles kicking things off next Thursday, Sep. 4. From now until the end of the season, Yardbarker will highlight key trends, performances and stories in a weekly series we’re calling “The Big Five.” With initial 53-man

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These 49ers, Cardinals, Rams and Seahawks moves are noted below. Arizona Cardinals Signed to practice squad: WR Andre Baccellia, LB Elliott Brown, OL Jeremiah Byers,

Marquez Valdes-Scantling did not make the Seattle Seahawks’ 53-man roster. Rather than a potential practice squad deal, the veteran wide receiver will accept an active-roster offer elsewhere in the NFC West. The well-traveled wideout is signing with the San Francisco 49ers, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. San Francisco is shorthanded at receiver,

The Dolphins will see a familiar face return to the roster as they are signing offensive lineman Kendall Lamm, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The move comes a day after Lamm was released by the Eagles in final roster cuts. A 10-year veteran of the NFL, Lamm has paved

The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings have been named teams to watch in the race to sign a veteran wide receiver who was recently released. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Seahawks only really got their roster set to start the 2025 NFL season today, but general manager John Schneider already found himself fielding questions about extensions for players set to become free agents next year. Those questions mostly pertain to members of Seattle’s 2022 draft class, but the top

In an effort to keep their defense strong for years to come, the Baltimore Ravens locked up a key member of their secondary to a record contract.  On Wednesday afternoon, the Ravens announced signing safety Kyle Hamilton to a four-year extension worth over $100M with $82M guaranteed. Hamilton’s new deal

For a second straight August, Tim Patrick will be on the move. A year after making a Denver-to-Detroit trip, the veteran wide receiver is heading to Jacksonville. The Lions are trading Patrick to the Jaguars, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. The Jags are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Lions

 Joe Mixon will be unavailable to the Texans until at least Week 5, but his absence could stretch beyond that point. General manager Nick Caserio did not offer a firm answer on Wednesday when asked if the Pro Bowl back will play at all in 2025. “We’ll see. We’ll take it one

Some previously accused Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski of sabotaging the development of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders as Stefanski kept Sanders buried on the depth chart throughout the summer.  A day after it was learned that Cleveland had agreed to trade Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2026 fifth-round

The hold-ins keeping Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson off the field have come to an end this week. No resolution on the Micah Parsons front appears imminent, however. Parsons’ trade request still stands, and the thought of a departure from the Cowboys will remain a talking point until and unless an extension agreement can be reached.

The Eagles are set for another reunion in the days leading up to the regular season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, veteran safety Marcus Epps is signing with Philadelphia after two seasons away from the team. A former sixth-round pick out of Wyoming in 2019, Epps got his

The Jacksonville Jaguars head into Week 1 of the 2025 season knowing that the investment they made into wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is going to pay immediate dividends. That was in question for much of fall camp. Hunter, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, suffered an

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Cowboys, Commanders, Giants and Eagles moves are noted below. Dallas Cowboys Signed: OL Hakeem Adeniji, CB C.J. Goodwin Claimed: DB Twikweze

Breaking: Star QB Signs Contract Extension, Solidifying Future with Team In a landmark move that has sent ripples throughout the league, the star quarterback (QB) of the [Team Name] has officially signed a contract extension, solidifying his future with the organization for years to come. This highly anticipated decision comes

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin insists his age is just a number.  On Monday, the Commanders signed McLaurin to a three-year, $97M extension. The move could be risky for Washington. The former Ohio State Buckeyes star turns 30 on Sept. 15, the point when WRs can drop off.  Former

Now that all 32 NFL teams have thinned out their active roster to 53 players, placed players on injured lists, and started to settle their practice squads, teams have a much better idea of the strengths and holes on their rosters. Teams who weren’t sure if they needed to (or

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is already running out of targets heading into Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks.  On Wednesday, San Francisco general manager John Lynch confirmed wide receiver Jauan Jennings requested a trade. (The 28-year-old wideout is entering the final year of his contract.) The GM has

Rashee Rice isn’t the only one receiving suspension news today. Though he’s not currently signed to an NFL roster, former Rams safety John Johnson was levied a three-week suspension to start the 2025 NFL season, according to Tom Pelissero. A former third-round pick out of Boston College, Johnson began his

A key detail has emerged on the timeline that ultimately led to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice accepting a six-game suspension to start the regular season.  On Wednesday, Rice agreed to a settlement to miss the first six games of the regular season in connection with his high-speed crash

The Raiders have announced the placement of injured quarterback Aidan O’Connell on injured reserve. The transaction comes a day after many thought it would. Each NFL team is allotted two players that it can place on injured reserve before the roster cut deadline with a designation to return, allowing them

With the Dallas Cowboys and Micah Parsons still at an impasse in contract negotiations, rumors about the EDGE’s future are swirling.  The pass-rusher is set to enter the fifth-year option of his rookie contract and has requested a trade. In a story published Wednesday, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bengals, Browns, Ravens and Steelers moves are noted below. Baltimore Ravens Signed: Claimed: Signed to practice squad: T Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, DB Thomas Graham, OLB

As the NFL’s list of the league’s top-100 players (as voted on by the players) continues to be released, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff appeared on the list at No. 15.  Goff led the Lions to a franchise-best 15 wins in 2024, throwing for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns with

Will Howard‘s rookie season will begin on IR. Although the Steelers carried their sixth-round quarterback onto their 53-man roster Tuesday, they will move him to IR today. Rookie cornerback Donte Kent, a seventh-round pick, will also be shifted to IR, ESPN.com’s Brooke Pryor tweets. To replace the duo on the

The Kansas City Chiefs will begin the 2025 season without one of their top offensive weapons. Wide receiver Rashee Rice has been suspended six games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy following his involvement in a multi-car crash last year. The incident occurred on March 30,

After their moves to get down to 53 on their roster, the 49ers were temporarily without a punter. Thomas Morstead is back in the fold today, however. Morstead was re-signed on Wednesday, per a team announcement. The move means he will be able to handle punting duties at the start of the

Last season, Hamilton started all 17 games for the top-10 Ravens’ defense and recorded a career-high 107 tackles while adding an interception, two forced fumbles and nine passes defended. Per NFL Pro data, he had the fourth-most stops, defined as tackles that result in negative expected points added for the

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Colts, Jaguars, Texans and Titans moves are noted below. Houston Texans Signed: TE Harrison Bryant Claimed: Signed to practice squad: DE Solomon Byrd, DT

After spending one season with the Miami Dolphins, former first-team All Pro safety Jordan Poyer is heading back to Buffalo.  Poyer, who has spent seven of his 12 NFL seasons in western New York, signed with the Dolphins last March after being released by the Bills. Poyer played 16 games

Following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline Tuesday, many teams will make slight tweaks to their rosters. In addition to waiver claims, teams can begin constructing their 16-man practice squads today. These Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots moves are noted below. Buffalo Bills Signed: Claimed: Signed to practice squad: QB Shane Buechele, LB Jimmy Ciarlo, OL

Numerous members of the NFL community have wondered why the Cleveland Browns traded up in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft to take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after the Browns selected Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel in the third round. During a recent chat with William C. Rhoden of Andscape, Browns general manager Andrew

The Colts cut ties with JuJu Brents on Tuesday, but the young cornerback will remain tied to his second-round contract. The Dolphins claimed Brents, veteran reporter Jordan Schultz tweets. In addition to claiming Brents, the Dolphins are reuniting with Jeff Wilson on a practice squad deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets.