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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.

As the NFL season picks up steam, fans are treated to a rollercoaster of thrilling moments, heartbreaking losses, and unexpected plays every week. The intensity of the games only adds to the passion that fans have for their teams. Let’s dive into this week’s highlights and lowlights from the gridiron.

The case between the NFL and Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice took a significant turn on Wednesday.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Kendrick Bourne‘s up-and-down Patriots stint is over. Despite being carried through to New England’s 53-man roster, the veteran wide receiver is being released, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. This will wrap a four-plus-year tenure for Bourne, who has been a trade-rumor mainstay. He will now seek a fresh start elsewhere. The

The Bills are reuniting with veteran safety Jordan Poyer, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Poyer, 34, played in Buffalo from 2017 to 2023, starting 107 games with only eight games missed due to injury. He also earned recognition as a first-team All-Pro (2021) and Pro Bowler (2022). Poyer was released

Jakobi Meyers‘ trade request went unfulfilled by the Raiders as final roster cuts came and went, but at least one team tried to get the veteran wideout out of Las Vegas. The Raiders were contacted by another team regarding Meyers, but that team wanted the Raiders to eat some of

Ever since the New York Giants made Jaxson Dart the 25th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted they want Dart to develop as a backup while sharing a quarterback room with starter Russell Wilson and fellow veteran Jameis Winston. On

Adam Thielen is returning home. The Panthers and Vikings have agreed on terms to send the Minnesota native back to the Vikings, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting the deal is done. Carolina will receive a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder. Minnesota adds Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick

First-year New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore confirmed on Tuesday that 2024 fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler will be the club’s starting quarterback over rookie Tyler Shough for New Orleans’ Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 7. On Wednesday morning, Katherine Terrell of ESPN shared how Shough lost a competition he

Here is how the Vikings slashed their roster down to the required 53-man limit: Released: Waived: Placed on IR (return designation): Placed on reserve/PUP list: Ham and Batty will be eligible for activation to the 53-man roster after Week 4. As a result of these early IR placements, the Vikings’

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris‘ recovery has progressed to the point he will be moved off the active/NFI list. Rather than stashing the free-agency addition on the reserve/PUP list — which would require a four-game absence — the Chargers are moving him to their 53-man roster, per veteran

After making 18 cuts on Monday, the Raiders the following 22 moves to trim their roster down to 53-players, per a team announcement: Waived Released Placed on IR (designated for return) Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell is projected to be out for six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured

The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key offensive player for second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the upcoming season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Here are the transactions that set the initial 53-man roster for the Jaguars’ new rookie head coach/general manager duo in 2025: Released: Waived: Waived/injured: Placed on IR (designated for return): Placed on IR: The placement of Ransaw on injured reserve is definitely a shock. The third-round rookie out of Tulane

Even with Christian Watson set for the reserve/PUP list, Green Bay had assembled a deep group of wide receivers after using first- and third-round picks to address the position. This left Hardman in an uncertain spot, and the former Super Bowl hero will be jettisoned months after signing with the

Here is how the Buccaneers trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit Tuesday: Released: Waived: Waived/injured: Waived/Non-Football Illness: Sanders, the son of NFL legend and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, signed with Tampa Bay in May after he went undrafted. Shilo, who had been competing for a spot at the

With the 2025 NFL season set to kick off next Thursday, most teams already have their offensive depth charts set in stone.  While the league continues to be loaded with wide receiver talent, not every team possesses respectable depth at the position. As a result, a handful of franchises could

The Texans cut some big names on their way down to an initial 53-man roster. Here’s a look at all the moves they made: Released: Waived: Placed on IR (designated for return): Placed on IR: Placed on reserve/NFI: Placed on reserve/PUP: Placed on commissioner exempt/reserve/PUP: The Texans took some flyers

The LCL injury Maxwell Hairston suffered early in training camp will indeed cost him at least four games. The Buffalo Bills set their initial 53-man roster Tuesday, and Hairston is heading to IR. Buffalo stashed the first-round cornerback on IR, with a return designation covering the rookie and offensive lineman

As the trade deadline approaches, one team has emerged as the talk of the league: [Team Name]. Strategic and ambitious, they have made a series of bold moves that not only signal their intentions for the current season but also set the stage for a brighter future. Fans and analysts

Frequent communication between Rasul Douglas and the Dolphins has produced a deal. The veteran cornerback is headed to Miami on a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. This pact is worth $3MM, Rapoport adds. A notable role in the secondary should await Douglas upon arrival despite the timing of this

The undrafted free agent from Illinois rocketed into the national spotlight after a slew of injuries in the quarterback room forced head coach Brian Daboll to turn to the then-rookie midway through the 2023 season. DeVito’s story was the classic underdog tale, as the Italian-American kid from New Jersey led

Diontae Johnson‘s efforts to find a stable NFL home will likely not include time with the Browns. The veteran wideout is being released today, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero report. The wide receiver’s tumultuous 2024 included a bevy of transactions and multiple aims to be traded during that

The engagement makes it apparent that Kelce, who turns 36 on Oct. 5, is ready to settle down. That could fuel more rumors about whether the 2025 season will be his last.  In a story published Tuesday, ESPN’s Nate Taylor indicated the Chiefs are preparing for that scenario. And if

The Browns’ QB situation has become much clearer in the coming days. Along with Joe Flacco being set to operate as the starter, the pecking order behind him has now been set. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Tuesday (via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com) Dillon Gabriel will serve as the team’s backup quarterback. That news

Finding a starting quarterback in the NFL is hard work, and most players who get picked at the position will not pan out as hoped.  Teams that took quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft have found that out first hand, and some recent roster moves around the league have helped

The Saints used a first- or second-round pick on a quarterback for the first time in 54 years, but despite Derek Carr‘s retirement, Tyler Shough will begin his rookie season as a backup. New Orleans has named Spencer Rattler as its Week 1 starter, the team announced Tuesday. The 2024

The New York Jets waived Malachi Corley after one season. Beyond that move, here is how Aaron Glenn‘s first roster moved to 53: Waived: DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse DB Dean Clark DB Jordan Clark QB Brady Cook RB Donovan Edwards DE Kingsley Jonathan G Kohl Levao K Harrison Mevis DT Payton Page

Amongst a busy day of roster moves, here are some minor transactions outside of final roster cuts: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Green Bay Packers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona, Buffalo, and Tampa Bay all made decisions to pull players off the active/physically unable to perform list in order to avoid them

The Washington Commanders were one of the best stories in the NFL last season as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels helped them win their first playoff game since the 2005 season. Not only did that 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers put an end to the league’s third-longest active playoff

The Packers announced their initial 53-man roster as well as the following transactions: Released Waived Placed on IR (designation to return) Placed on IR Placed on reserve/PUP Despite his struggles to carve out a role in the NFL, Simmons made the 53-man roster in each of his first five seasons

It will be a while before the Arizona Cardinals can see Walter Nolen in action. The calf injury that has kept the first-round pick on Arizona’s active/PUP list will now sideline him for at least four games. Upon setting their 53-man roster, the Cardinals are transferring Nolen to the reserve/PUP

The Broncos continued their (mostly) ongoing streak of UDFA rookies making the active roster. Linebacker Karene Reid has made the 53-man roster, marking the 21st time in the past 22 years that a college free agent has made the Broncos as a first-year player. The rest of the team’s moves:

The New Orleans Saints announced their Week 1 starter on Tuesday, revealing that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler had beaten out rookie Tyler Shough for the role leading the first-team offense. While it’s currently settled, we’d be surprised if we didn’t see Shough start at some point this season. The Saints

Released from IR with injury settlement Fuller, Harrison, and Henderson all have previous starting experience in the secondary, though Harrison has since converted to linebacker and exclusively played special teams last season. Fuller missed half of the 2024 season due to injury, while Henderson, a former top-10 draft pick, spent

Across the NFL, teams whittled their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday. As always, there were plenty of surprises, including among undrafted free agents. With initial rosters set, here are five 2025 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on this season: Chicago Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker Much

The Bills have set their initial 53-man roster after moving on from 25 players today. The team announced the following moves: Released: WR Deon Cain OL Dan Feeney S Darrick Forrest OL Kendrick Green CB Dane Jackson DT Jordan Phillips WR Laviska Shenault Waived: OL Jacob Bayer LB Jimmy Ciarlo

As the NFL season heats up, fans are gearing up for another thrilling week of action on the gridiron. With key matchups that will shape the playoff race, the excitement for Sunday’s games is palpable. Here, we provide expert predictions for this week’s standout matchups, analyzing team performances, player statistics,

The Buffalo Bills have once again waived the son of an NFL legend following his impressive preseason. Frank Gore Jr., the son of former NFL running back Frank Gore, was waived by the Bills on Tuesday. The decision came as somewhat of a surprise, as Gore Jr. was impressive in

After slowly reducing their roster count over the past week, the Steelers officially got to their 53-player limit this afternoon. The Steelers announced the following transactions: Released: Waived: Waived/injured: Placed on IR (designated for return): The Steelers made a pair of relatively surprising cuts on defense. Beanie Bishop joined the

With just over a week until the start of the NFL regular season, the New Orleans Saints were the only team remaining that hadn’t named a starting quarterback for Week 1. First-year head coach Kellen Moore ended competition for now, naming 2024 fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler QB1.  Rattler started

It will be a while before the Cardinals can see Walter Nolen in action. The calf injury that has kept the first-round pick on Arizona’s active/PUP list will now sideline him for at least four games. Upon setting their 53-man roster, the Cardinals are transferring Nolen to the reserve/PUP list.

Before the 2025 NFL Draft, rookie quarterbacks Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans and Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns were cast as rivals.  Social media clips furthered that storyline. In a YouTube video posted by Well Off Media in February, Ward and Sanders were captured trading jabs during a workout. 

August 26th, 2025 at 3:37pm CST by Adam La Rose Mike Hilton found himself amongst the Dolphins’ roster cuts yesterday. A long stay on the open market may not be needed this time, however. Hilton has lined up a visit with the Colts for tomorrow, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. A

The Tennessee Titans were planning to use third-year running back Tyjae Spears more this season, but they must put that on hold.  Spears was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after suffering a high ankle sprain in Tennessee’s preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The 2023

Placed on reserve/NFI list: This is effectively a procedural move involving Watson, who has long been expected to be sidelined throughout the 2025 season due to two Achilles surgeries. The long-embattled quarterback had resumed throwing early this offseason, but he will not be activated. Long hovering off the Browns’ QB

10 years ago, the Raiders drafted Amari Cooper out of Alabama with the fourth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Now, at 31 years old, the veteran is rejoining the organization in Las Vegas. The Raiders signed Cooper amidst reports of Jakobi Meyers requesting a trade.  Cooper played his first

The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. While the Cowboys and Steelers’ George Pickens swap showed moves can be made at other points on the NFL calendar, early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added journeyman Teddy Bridgewater to their quarterback room in August, some speculated that the club was planning to part ways with backup Kyle Trask after the preseason.  On Tuesday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Trask will be released after suffering a shoulder injury

The Dolphins find themselves in need of a kicker for the start of the campaign. In addition to today’s roster cuts, the team is in the process of seeking out a temporary Jason Sanders fill-in. As Sanders recovers from a hip injury, another veteran has received a look. Miami hosted Eddy Pineiro today