
Former GM blasts Giants for not embracing ‘best chance to win’
Ever since the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has repeatedly said that veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will start over rookie Jaxson Dart for the club’s regular-season opener at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7. However, former NFL general manager and current ESPN personality Mike Tannenbaum


Seahawks To Trade Michael Jerrell To Falcons
The Falcons lost Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton last week, and neither is expected to be available to start the season. As a result, Atlanta will add some help at tackle. Michael Jerrell is heading from Seattle to Atlanta via trade, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. The Falcons are sending


What’s next for WR Diontae Johnson after latest release?
It continues what has been a wild journey for the 29-year-old over the past three seasons, where he has been a part of five different franchises — the Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and most recently, the Browns. After being selected by the Steelers in the third


Commanders Shopping CB Noah Igbinoghene
Noah Igbinoghene was among the Cowboys to follow Dan Quinn to Washington, and the former first-round pick carved out a role for himself last season. But his place on the Commanders’ 2025 roster is not assured. The Commanders are gauging teams’ interest in Igbinoghene as a trade asset, The Athletic’s


Aaron Rodgers makes big admission about supposed retirement plans
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently suggested that he “maybe” could continue playing beyond the upcoming campaign after he previously said he was “pretty sure” he would retire next offseason. During a Monday appearance on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, Rodgers indicated he hasn’t yet made a decision about his playing future. “I don’t


Packers Expected To Release LB Isaiah Simmons
August 26th, 2025 at 9:01am CST by Adam La Rose The Packers brought on Isaiah Simmons in free agency, but their flier on the former top-10 pick will not produce a roster spot. Simmons is expected to be released, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content


Playoff Push: Teams Battle for a Spot in the NFC Championship
As the NFL regular season winds down, the anticipation grows for the playoffs—especially for teams vying for a coveted spot in the NFC Championship. With only a few weeks left in the season, the tension is palpable; teams are digging deep, players are giving it their all, and fans are


How this offseason was different for Kelce after Super Bowl loss
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce recently suggested he wanted to embrace more of a football-first mindset coming off the club’s 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles this past February. For an article published on Tuesday, Nate Taylor of ESPN explained how Kelce prepared for what


Rams To Trade T KT Leveston To Browns
August 26th, 2025 at 8:16am CST by Adam La Rose Tuesday’s first NFL trade will see offensive line depth change hands. The Rams are sending tackle KT Leveston to the Browns for a 2028 seventh-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to


Trey Hendrickson speaks about unsettled future after receiving raise
The Cincinnati Bengals should have veteran pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson in the lineup for their Week 1 game at the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7 after he accepted a revised contract that gave him a $14M pay raise for the 2025 season. That said, Hendrickson remains on track to become an unrestricted free


Colts HC reveals how Richardson is handling latest demotion
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. understandably became the subject of trade rumors almost immediately after he officially lost the competition for the Indianapolis starting job to free-agency signing Daniel Jones. While speaking with reporters on Monday, Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated that Richardson is handling his latest demotion


Saints release Super Bowl champion RB
A vested veteran, Akers can head straight into free agency. He would be able to sign elsewhere once the release is official, rather than joining waived players in needing to wait until Wednesday’s pivotal noon ET claiming deadline. The path to New Orleans’ active roster appeared rather slim for Akers.


Bills To Release QB Mike White
After spending the past year in the Bills organization, Mike White will look to continue his career elsewhere. The Bills are set to release the veteran quarterback, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. White was cut by the Dolphins at the end of the 2024 preseason and quickly caught on


Eagles waive offseason trade pickup
Competing for a guard spot on an Eagles team that lost 2024 RG starter Mekhi Becton in free agency, Green saw a potential opening emerge after Landon Dickerson‘s meniscus surgery. Matt Pryor is back with the team, while Brett Toth emerged as a more likely fill-in. The Athletic’s Zach Berman


Browns Expected To Release DeAndre Carter
The Browns are moving on from an offseason free agent acquisition. According to Jordan Schultz, Cleveland is expected to release veteran DeAndre Carter. Back in March, the Browns handed the 32-year-old a one-year, $800K deal. Carter was expected to have a role in Cleveland as a back-of-the-depth-chart wideout and primary


Trey Hendrickson update should give Bengals fans reason for optimism
The Cincinnati Bengals and EDGE Trey Hendrickson are reportedly on speaking terms again. NFL insider Jordan Schultz tweeted Monday the Bengals have resumed contract negotiations with the star pass-rusher. According to Schultz, both parties are exploring a “unique avenue” to get something done. This includes adding more money to his


NFL Minor Transactions: 8/25/25
August 25th, 2025 at 10:10pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Waived: CB M.J. Devonshire, OT Reid Holskey, TE Baylor Cupp Minnesota Vikings The Vikings appeared to shop around Leroy Watson before ultimately deciding to waive the OL, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. A former tight


Key injury puts Texans’ Stroud under more pressure in 2025
As good as Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been early in his NFL career, he’ll need to be even better in 2025. On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will be moved to the reserve/non-football injury list by Tuesday’s 4 p.m.


Texans To Move Jimmie Ward To Reserve/PUP List
Two Texans will be shifted to reserve lists when the team sets its initial 53-man roster Tuesday. As Joe Mixon will be transferred to the reserve/NFI list, Jimmie Ward is heading to the reserve/PUP list. Ward has not recovered from offseason foot surgery, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. Spending training camp


Raiders sign five-time Pro Bowl WR amid Jakobi Meyer drama
Hours after the NFL Network reported Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders amid a contract dispute, the team added a veteran wide receiver. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Seahawks Planning Role For Jalen Milroe
The Seahawks didn’t draft Jalen Milroe in the third round of April’s draft for him to spend his rookie season developing on the sidelines. Instead, they’re planning to install a package of offensive plays featuring Milroe, likely designed around his athleticism and abilities as a ballcarrier. Head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday


Seahawks need to give this rookie more time to develop
The Seattle Seahawks didn’t need the final preseason against the Green Bay Packers to decide who the starters and key players on their team would be. The game was required to judge and evaluate certain players who needed more development. Among those players was third-round rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe, who


Raiders Acquire Kenny Pickett From Browns
The Raiders have landed on a new backup for Geno Smith. The team is acquiring Kenny Pickett from the Browns, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Cleveland will be receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick in return, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. This is a natural move for both organizations. The Raiders


Hall of Famer sends message about Jerry Jones over CBA violations
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently said that there is no room for agent David Mulugheta to negotiate on Micah Parsons’ behalf for a new deal. Jones wants to keep the number of years, total money and guarantees that he agreed to already with Parsons, but without Mulugheta present. The collective


Shifting Sands: Analyzing the NFL Power Rankings After Week 5
As the NFL season unfolds, the drama and excitement typically reach a fever pitch by Week 5. With teams showcasing their strengths and vulnerabilities, the landscape of power rankings can change dramatically. This week, we delve into how each team’s performance has impacted their standing and what it means moving


Bengals, DE Trey Hendrickson Revise Deal
The monthslong (perhaps yearslong) Trey Hendrickson contract saga in Cincinnati has reached a conclusion — for 2025, at least. With less than two weeks remaining before the Bengals’ opener, a deal is in place. Hendrickson and the Bengals are in agreement on a revised contract, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. After


Rams’ Sean McVay shares major Matthew Stafford update for Week 1
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford resumed practicing ahead of this past weekend after he spent the first few weeks of training camp recovering from what appeared to be a worrisome back injury. It now seems that Stafford is on track to start Los Angeles’ Week 1 game against the Houston Texans on Sept. 7.


Ravens LB Jake Hummel Underwent Minor Hand Procedure, Will Make 53-Man Roster
The Ravens’ roster picture became even clearer on Monday with head coach John Harbaugh confirming that veteran linebacker and special teams ace Jake Hummel would make the 53-man roster. “He’s going to be a big part of what we’re doing,” said Harbaugh, who also revealed that Hummel has a minor hand procedure


Vikings to trade CB coming off injury to Colts
Blackmon, a 2023 third-round pick, carved out a role as Minnesota’s third cornerback as a rookie with 435 defensive snaps across 15 games. That seemed like an indicator that he would compete for a starting role during his second training camp, but the 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL in July


49ers Place Isaiah Prince On IR, Make 5 Other Moves
The 49ers made six roster moves on Monday, per a team announcement, including the placement of veteran offensive tackle Isaiah Prince on season-ending injured reserve. Prince, 28, was auditioning for a depth tackle job in San Francisco before suffering a left knee injury on Saturday against the Chargers, per Matt


Browns abandon four-QB approach by trading Kenny Pickett
The Cleveland Browns will not be keeping four quarterbacks on their roster heading into the 2025 regular season, after all. The Browns agreed to a deal on Monday to trade Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports. Cleveland will receive a 2026 fifth-round draft pick in


Vikings To Trade CB Mekhi Blackmon To Colts
The Vikings are trading cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Colts in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Blackmon, a 2023 third-round pick, carved out a role as Minnesota’s third cornerback as a rookie with 435 defensive snaps across 15 games. That seemed like an indicator that he


Cowboys stars sound off on Micah Parsons situation
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t worried about Micah Parsons’ future with the team. Never mind the battle that Parsons and team owner Jerry Jones have been waging over Parsons’ long-term contract with Dallas, or lack thereof. Never mind tweets like this: No, Prescott doesn’t believe the end has come


Commanders Cut WR Michael Gallup, 5 Others
The Commanders made six cuts this afternoon as they trim their roster down to 53 players. Headlining the group is veteran wide receiver Michael Gallup, who signed with the Commanders in March to attempt an NFL comeback. He started 67 games for the Cowboys from 2018 to 2023, but struggled


Trey Hendrickson’s new contract offers Bengals temporary relief
The contract saga between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals is finally over. At least until the next offseason. On Monday, the Bengals and their disgruntled star defensive end agreed to a revised 2025 contract, which will pay Hendrickson an additional $14 million from the initial $16M he was owed


Cowboys To Place RB Phil Mafah On IR
The Cowboys are planning to place rookie running back Phil Mafah on injured reserve with a return designation, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Mafah, a seventh-round pick, suffered a shoulder injury in the Cowboys’ final preseason game against the Falcons on Friday. He will be sidelined for at least the first


How does McLaurin’s extension stack up to other star WRs?
Metcalf, 27, signed a five-year, $150M deal with the Steelers shortly after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks in March. (The deal contains an out after the 2026 season.) While Commanders fans are happy that McLaurin should now be ready for Week 1 against the New York Giants, the move


Raiders Cut 18 Players
The Raiders have started trimming down their roster to 53 players. The team announced today that they’ve moved on from 18 players: Released: Waived: The Raiders’ wide receivers room has commanded headlines today, as Jakobi Meyers reportedly requested a trade before the team reunited with Amari Cooper. The team’s most


Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson gets huge payday to end his holdout
The Cincinnati Bengals and pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson have finally sorted out an agreement that will end his holdout. In the end, Hendrickson did not get a new long-term contract with the Bengals. However, the team is increasing his salary by $14 million for 2025, and he will now get $30


Raiders To Bring Back WR Amari Cooper
On a day when one Raiders receiver has asked to be dealt, a former wideout is set to return to the team. Amari Cooper is heading to Vegas. This will be a one-year reunion, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Jakobi Meyers is looking for a trade in the wake of extension talks stalling, so


Texans’ Joe Mixon facing lengthy injury absence
The Houston Texans made a move on Monday that suggests running back Joe Mixon is facing an extended spell on the sidelines. The Texans moved Mixon from the Active/Non-Football Injury list to the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, the team confirmed Monday. As a result, Mixon will not be able to practice


Dolphins K Jason Sanders, RB Jaylen Wright To Miss Time
The Dolphins will be shorthanded to begin the campaign. Head coach Mike McDaniel announced on Monday that neither kicker Jason Sanders nor running back Jaylen Wright will be available for Week 1. Sanders is dealing with a hip injury, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. An absence of four to five weeks is expected in this case. As
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As the dust settles on another exhilarating weekend of football, Week [X] proved once again why fans live for these moments. From jaw-dropping touchdowns to unexpected game-changing plays, this week had it all. Let’s dive into some of the most exciting highlights and memorable performances that left us on the


Why former NFL QB does not see Sanders starting this season
The Cleveland Browns have had an unusual quarterback battle all offseason. While veteran Joe Flacco was recently announced as the team’s Week 1 starter against the Cincinnati Bengals, trade acquisition Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders were all in the running for some playing time. With the


Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers Requests Trade
Jakobi Meyers is on the doorstep of entering a season as the Raiders’ No. 1 wide receiver for the first time. Although he spent much of last season in that role, Davante Adams was still with the team to start Meyers’ previous years in Las Vegas. This status has not


Bengals Resume Extension Talks With DE Trey Hendrickson
One of the NFL’s top remaining contract sagas came to an end earlier today with Terry McLaurin and the Commanders reaching an extension agreement. No such deal is imminent in Trey Hendrickson‘s case, but efforts to work one out are again underway. Negotiations between the Bengals and Hendrickson’s camp have resumed, NFL insider


How Browns feel about Deshaun Watson amid unsettled QB situation
Deshaun Watson has become somewhat of a forgotten figure regarding the Cleveland Browns‘ unique quarterback situation that could involve the club having starter Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders on the roster for its Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7.


Cowboys Begin Roster Cuts
Monday has seen the Cowboys make a number of roster moves. Several further cuts are needed before tomorrow afternoon, but these eight players have officially been let go: Waived: Released: Waived-injured: Collins was informed of his release yesterday. The move ends his second Cowboys stint, one which began earlier this


How Jayden Daniels is making Commanders teammates better
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels recently acknowledged he spent portions of the offseason attempting to improve “mechanically” after he earned Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors for the 2024 campaign. During a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn touched upon Daniels’


Buccaneers To Release LB Anthony Walker
Anthony Walker‘s time with the Buccaneers is coming to an end. The veteran linebacker is among Tampa Bay’s roster cuts, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Walker signed with the Bucs in March, seemingly setting him up for a spot with his latest team. The 30-year-old has 99 appearances and 83 starts