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Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns has been maybe the most-discussed rookie quarterback in the NFL throughout the summer even though the 2025 fifth-round draft pick is fourth on Cleveland’s depth chart. For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested that the attention Sanders

Terry McLaurin‘s contract saga has come to an end. The Pro Bowl wideout finalized an extension with the Commanders on Monday, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This is a three-year accord, per Schultz. He adds McLaurin’s new deal is worth over $96MM. One year remained on his

The Detroit Lions lost multiple coaches this offseason. However, they kept one of the most important things: players.  The Chicago Bears lured away former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, naming him HC in January. Former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, meanwhile, became New York Jets HC.  Despite the coaching changes, head

Mike Hilton‘s lengthy free agency ended with a Dolphins agreement. The veteran corner is not in position to spend the 2025 season in Miami, however. Hilton was informed of his release by the Dolphins today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. After signing in July, the former Steeler and Bengal seemed to

Micah Parsons’ viral actions during the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons this past Friday indicated the star pass-rusher isn’t close to receiving his desired extension from the Cowboys ahead of Dallas’ Week 1 game at the rival Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 4.  During Monday’s edition of the ESPN

Jake Moody remains in position to handle kicking duties for the 49ers in 2025. The former third-round pick’s up-and-down performances have continued this summer, leading some to speculate about a move being made at the position. That should not be expected, however. In the wake of San Francisco’s preseason finale –

Earlier in the summer, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suggested he was confident the club would ultimately sign veteran pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson  to a contract extension before Cincinnati’s Week 1 game at the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7. For an article published on Monday morning, Ben Solak of ESPN shared what he

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart  has had an impressive start to his NFL career this summer. Has his performance forced the Giants to alter their plans for the signal-caller? For an article published on Monday morning, Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic named Dart as one of the big winners

As the NFL offseason heats up, fans and analysts alike are buzzing with excitement over the impending free agency period. Each year, free agency serves as a pivotal moment for franchises to reshape their rosters, bolster weaknesses, and aim for championship contention. In 2023, teams will make bold moves to

The Jets are also cracking the seal on roster cuts today. New York released one veteran and waived six other players: Released: Waived: Davis, the 2021 first-round pick for the Commanders out of Kentucky, looked for a second like he may live up to his draft stock with a 104-tackle

Jordan Phillips is set to once again find himself in Buffalo. The veteran defensive tackle visited the Bills today, and a deal is expected. [RELATED: Reviewing Bills’ Offseason] Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports Phillips is set to sign with Buffalo later this week. That will presumably mean a practice squad

It’s been a busy day for the Minnesota front office. Amidst the chaos, the team announced the release of one veteran and waived 9 other players: Released: Waived: Most of the focus in Minnesota will be on the quarterback shuffling that took place earlier in the day that saw Sam

The Eagles continue to be active in the trade market in the leadup to the regular season. Following earlier trades to acquire wide receiver John Metchie from Houston and quarterback Sam Howell from Minnesota, Philadelphia is bringing offensive tackle Fred Johnson back from Jacksonville in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round

Patriots safety Kyle Dugger lived up to his second-round draft status very early in his New England career. As a result, the team signed him to a four-year, $58MM extension in 2024. Despite that commitment, the Patriots are actively shopping the safety out for a trade, according to Ian Rapoport

2025 marks the final year of Nakobe Dean‘s rookie contract. No extension is viewed as likely for the Eagles linebacker, meaning a trip to free agency next spring is currently on track to take place. Dean’s production in college was insufficient to prevent a drop down the order during the 2022

The Patriots culled their quarterback room down to two players – starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs – on Friday by waiving undrafted rookie Ben Wooldridge. Obviously, New England doesn’t want to enter the season with just two QBs. Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated (via ESPN’s Mike Reiss) that the Patriots would add

Browns general manager Andrew Berry confirmed that all four of the team’s quarterbacks – veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders – would make the 53-man roster, per ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi. Berry said earlier this summer that the team would consider keeping four quarterbacks and now

Although the 49ers traded Jordan Mason in March and had changed their backfield makeup behind Christian McCaffrey, the Brian Robinson trade became an about-face of sorts. The All-Pro has a new backup. Isaac Guerendo is a third-round pick who has three years left on his rookie contract, but the 2024

New NFLPA executive director David White is trying to avoid some of the pitfalls that plagued his predecessor, Lloyd Howell, who resigned earlier this year amid a series of controversies. After Howell faced allegations of a conflict of interest for his work for a consulting firm with an interest in

As the NFL season approaches its climax, the off-season buzz has reached a fever pitch, fueled by a whirlwind of trades and negotiations. Teams are strategizing to improve their rosters, with high-profile players changing jerseys and big-name coaches making headlines. Let’s dive into the latest trade winds swirling across the

The Eagles are trading offensive tackle Darian Kinnard to the Packers for a 2027 sixth-round pick, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes shortly after Philadelphia reunited with offensive tackle Fred Johnson in a trade with the Jaguars. It is also the team’s third trade of the day after they

Here are today’s minor transactions that may have slipped through the cracks with a day full of mass cuts: Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Detroit Lions New England Patriots New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers Thompson-Robinson continues to struggle to find his place in the NFL. A fifth-round pick

The Vikings later announced they agreed to terms with QB Carson Wentz. McCarthy, 22, missed his rookie season because of a meniscus tear in his right knee. Given his injury history, the Vikings would need a dependable backup if he were sidelined again. Howell, 24, struggled to prove he could

August 24th, 2025 at 7:19pm CST by Ely Allen The phones have been off the hooks all day in Philadelphia. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports a third trade today — and a second for an offensive tackle — as the Eagles send a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Packers in

Coming out of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, it said a lot that the Patriots were willing to make Dugger the second safety selected in the 2020 NFL Draft as the fifth pick of the second round. With Duron Harmon getting traded in the offseason and Patrick Chung opting out of the

Barton started two games at right tackle for the Cardinals in 2024, but he couldn’t win a backup job in Cleveland this summer. Needham, who appeared in 63 games for the Dolphins over the last six years, similarly had a shot at a nickel role in the Browns defense, but

The New England Patriots took Drake Maye with pick No. 3 in the 2024 NFL Draft to be the quarterback of the future. They did little else to help him. Maye is a lock to make the 53-man roster as teams cut down ahead of Tuesday’s deadline at 4 p.m.

August 24th, 2025 at 5:13pm CST by Ely Allen Patriots safety Kyle Dugger lived up to his second-round draft status very early in his New England career. Despite the team signing him to a four-year, $58MM extension in 2024, the Patriots are actively shopping the safety out for a trade,

The HC made a questionable call regarding Sanders in Cleveland’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

As a result of Aidan O’Connell‘s wrist fracture, the Raiders will be shorthanded at the quarterback position to begin the season. Acquiring depth represents a priority over the coming days. [RELATED: Recapping Raiders’ Offseason] “All possibilities are available right now,” head coach Pete Carroll said on Sunday when asked about the team’s QB

On Sunday, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that the team would be looking for an experienced quarterback before the regular season to back up Geno Smith. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

As things stand, the Patriots’ quarterback depth chart solely consists of Drake Maye and Josh Dobbs. The team cut Ben Wooldridge shortly after the preseason wrapped up. As a result, the expectation exists New England will be in the market for an addition under center in the coming days. Indeed, head coach Mike Vrabel

The Dallas Cowboys can now plug one of their defensive holes.  On Sunday, Patrik Walker of the team website announced cornerback Trevon Diggs (left knee) will be removed from the physically unable to perform list and moved to the 53-man roster. It’s still unclear whether he will play in Dallas’

The Bills have begun trimming their roster in advance of Tuesday’s deadline for final cuts. The following seven players have been let go: Waived: Waived-injured: Given the highly inexperienced nature of each player listed, none of these moves comes as a surprise. The first six will hit the wire, and

Cleveland Browns  rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders believes he’s a lock to make the 53-man roster, despite a disastrous preseason finale. In Cleveland’s 19-17 home victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, the fifth-round pick went 3-of-6 passing for 14 yards and was sacked five times for -41 yards. He

August 24th, 2025 at 12:55pm CST by Adam La Rose The Vikings’ quarterback moves continue. Veteran Brett Rypien is being released, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. Minnesota swung a trade with the Eagles earlier today to send Sam Howell to Philadelphia. That move paved the way for Carson Wentz to be signed as the Vikings’

The NFL preseason concluded this weekend, so let’s take a look at some of the standout performers from Week 3 of the preseason schedule.  Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs Some teams choose not to play their starters at all in the preseason, but that was not the case for

As the sporting world shifts its gaze towards the 2024 draft, anticipation is building around a talented crop of prospects eager to make their mark. This year’s draft class is brimming with potential, featuring standout athletes from various sports who are expected to elevate not only their respective teams but

Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner suffered what head coach Dan Campbell believes is a “significant” injury during the team’s final preseason game on Saturday, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Turner himself said he may have sustained a torn Achilles. Turner, 29, has carved out a niche as a

Sanders was ejected for throwing a punch at tight end Zach Davidson during the Buccaneers’ preseason finale on Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The ongoing Cowboys-Micah Parsons contract saga saw another interesting twist during Dallas’ final preseason contest on Friday. In the third quarter of that game, Parsons – whose star status would have kept him on the sidelines even if he had an extension in place – lay on the medical table

The fifth-round pick injured his right ankle/heel on Aug. 7 and missed two weeks of practice before returning to play the Falcons in his preseason debut. He reinjured the same ankle in that contest. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Vikings are trading quarterback Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Eagles, per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. In exchange, Minnesota will receive a fifth- and seventh-round choice in 2026, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report that the team is

Shilo Sanders did make an impression on the  Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff during the team’s final preseason game. It just wasn’t the one he needed to make while competing for a 53-man roster spot. Sanders was ejected from the game in the second quarter when he became upset with Buffalo

49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been sidelined for weeks due to a lingering calf problem. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Jennings to be ready for Week 1. “I expect him to be back, he should be back from it,” Shanahan told reporters, including Matt Barrows of The Athletic,

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a harsh assessment of one of his players following Saturday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. The Lions rested most of their starters in their 26-7 loss, which gave their reserve players one last chance to audition for a spot on the 53-man

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist during the team’s preseason finale against the Cardinals on Saturday, as head coach Pete Carroll told reporters after the game (including Tashan Reed of The Athletic). Carroll announced O’Connell would need surgery and would be out for six to eight weeks,

As the NFL season progresses, injuries remain an ever-present reality that can dramatically alter the landscape of any matchup. With Week X approaching, several key players are dealing with injuries that could significantly impact both the betting lines and the on-field outcomes. Here’s a closer look at some of the

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, [Player’s Name] has officially been traded to [Team] in what can only be described as a blockbuster deal. Rumors had been swirling for weeks about potential trade talks, but few could have predicted the finality of this stunning announcement.

Hot Off the Press: NFL Trade Rumors Heating Up as Deadline Approaches! As the NFL regular season unfolds, the atmosphere around the league is buzzing with excitement, anticipation, and, of course, trade rumors. With the trade deadline fast approaching, all eyes are on general managers and coaches as they scramble