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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

Trevon Diggs has continued to make progress in his recovery from January knee surgery. As team and player hoped, a stint on the Cowboys’ reserve/PUP list to start the campaign is unlikely. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Saturday (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota) the Cowboys plan to carry Diggs on their

Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been hit with a 10-year show-cause order from the NCAA stemming from the University of Michigan sign stealing scandal, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Harbaugh was specifically punished for failure to monitor Michigan’s football program, failure to comply with NCAA rules, and failure to cooperate with the

August 23rd, 2025 at 9:13pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Signed: Garnett Hollis Jr. Waived-injured: S Wande Owens Released from IR: RB Jarveon Howard Added earlier this month, Hanson suffered an undisclosed injury during Atlanta’s preseason finale yesterday. The 28-year-old being moved to IR now

Saturday was not a good day for Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders, two players competing for a spot on the 53-man roster of their respective teams, the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

With Tuesday’s roster deadline approaching, the Falcons have begun making required cuts. These 12 players were let go on Saturday: Released: Waived: Fox signed with Atlanta early in free agency, and the veteran appeared to be slated to handle a role along the defensive line as a result. Somewhat surprisingly,

Instead of providing clarity to the New Orleans Saints quarterback competition, Saturday’s preseason finale only made it murkier. With the gap razor-thin between rookie Tyler Shough and second-year pro Spencer Rattler, the Saints should roll the dice and start Shough in Week 1. In the preseason Week 3 loss to

Carson Wentz remains unsigned deep into August, but he is receiving interest. The veteran quarterback is meeting with the Vikings today, ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry reports. Minnesota expectedly allowed Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones to depart in free agency this offseason, leaving J.J. McCarthy in place to handle starting duties. The 2024 first-rounder’s development will be central

Hovering near the bottom of most power rankings entering last season, the Broncos overcame a record-setting Russell Wilson dead money anchor to make a surprising playoff berth. Viewed as a reach by many, Bo Nix played the lead role in the Broncos snapping an eight-year postseason drought. Nix’s strong finish

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared to be frustrated with Kevin Stefanski when the head coach took him out for the final offensive drive of Saturday’s preseason game.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Jets are the latest team to unveil an early round of roster cuts ahead of the upcoming deadline. Per a team announcement, the following six players have been waived: Each member of the list will now hit the waiver wire. Usually, a one-day period exists for a claim to

The Washington Commanders have a potentially significant problem on special teams. During Saturday’s 30-3 preseason Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, kicker Matt Gay missed a 53-yard field goal wide left at the end of Washington’s first offensive possession. Gay finished the preseason 3-of-5 on field goal attempts. He

After a year in which two offensive line positions were essentially revolving doors for starters, the Saints entered their offseason program with a strong plan. Unfortunately, their emergency plan may have required an emergency plan of its own as New Orleans has watched injuries ravage their offensive line depth. The

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders had his first real “welcome to the NFL” moment on Saturday afternoon in the team’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. After a promising debut in the team’s first preseason game, and then sitting out the second game due to an injury, he

The running back situation in Seattle has been frustrating for years as young, talented rushers continuously seem to experience bad luck with injuries. At the moment, Kenneth Walker‘s injury issues from last year are frustrating as he has practiced sparsely so far this summer, but the real frustration may be

The Browns have six quarterbacks on the roster. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

As the NFL season rolls on, Week 6 provided fans with plenty of exciting moments, unexpected outcomes, and standout performances. Here are the key takeaways from the games that made an impact this week. 1. Rise of the Underdogs One of the most notable themes this week was the emergence

The Eagles and the Chiefs both wanted to sign Calais Campbell this offseason, according to former teammate and ESPN analyst Sam Acho. Acho revealed the two teams’ interest during the Cardinals’ preseason matchup against the Broncos last Saturday, per ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. He played with Campbell in Arizona from 2011

The Cleveland Browns have a big concern on Saturday following an injury to a key part of the offensive line. The Browns played their starters against the Los Angeles Rams as a tune-up before the regular season. Per the NFL’s website, center Ethan Pocic was ruled out of Saturday’s game

The Cardinals are planning to use cornerback Garrett Williams in a hybrid slot-outside role this year, according to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss. Williams, a 2023 third-round pick, carved out a role as Arizona’s primary nickel defender by the end of his rookie season. He emerged as one of the NFL’s best

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was not happy with his first-team offense following Friday night’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Caleb Williams and the Bears’ starters played the entire first half in their team’s 29-27 win over the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans had

For one reason or another, the Giants had only two safeties active in their final preseason game Thursday night. Because of this, the team will reportedly be looking to add some quality safety depth on waivers, according to Ryan Dunleavy of New York Post Sports. While presumed starters Jevon Holland

The Dallas Cowboys could be down two of their best defenders when they open the regular season against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4. The situation with Micah Parsons and owner Jerry Jones has deteriorated in recent days  amid the pass-rusher’s hold-in for a contract extension.

Texans right tackle Blake Fisher is dealing with a mild ankle sprain that will sideline him for an indeterminate amount of time, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. Fisher suffered the injury in last Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Panthers and missed practice this week. His absence, if it extends into

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that starting right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss “significant time” with a left leg injury suffered in Wednesday’s practice. “The thing I will say to you now is that he will miss significant time,” Morris said after the Falcons’ last preseason game in

On Tuesday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski poured cold water over the idea that veteran Joe Flacco won the team’s starting quarterback job by default after the other three signal-callers involved in an alleged competition dealt with injury setbacks this summer.  For an article published on Friday morning, Zac

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that starting right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss “significant time” with an injury suffered in Wednesday’s practice. McGary went down during individual drills and had to be carted off the field. Morris indicated that the six-year veteran will land on injured reserve, though that

NFL teams will usually go as far as their quarterbacks take them, and there are a number of signal-callers who enter 2025 in new situations that should benefit them.  Here are five who could be poised for a breakout campaign: Drake Maye | New England Patriots The Patriots did not

While rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart emerged  as the star of the New York Giants‘ preseason, backup Tommy DeVito impressed in the second half of Thursday’s  42-10 blowout win over the New England Patriots.  Following the victory, DeVito was asked if he thought about the fact that it could be his last time

Today’s NFL slate brought a whirlwind of excitement and emotion, with teams vying for crucial victories that could shape the trajectory of their seasons. From nail-biting finishes to standout performances, here are the key takeaways from today’s action-packed matchups. 1. Overtime Drama: The Battle of the Underdogs In one of

Over the next few days, NFL teams will trim their roster down to 53 players. The Giants began their first wave of cuts on Friday with the following eight players (via a team announcement): Every player listed was waived except for Pascal, a vested veteran with seven accrued seasons. The

The Indianapolis Colts naming Daniel Jones their Week 1 starting quarterback understandably left many outsiders wondering if 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. will ever take another meaningful in-game snap for the club.  While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated he and his staff haven’t fully given

The Eagles did not see much from Kenny Pickett last year, and the team traded the ex-Steelers first-rounder after one season. Tanner McKee served as a central reason for Pickett’s Philadelphia one-and-done. In the Pickett deal, however, Dorian Thompson-Robinson came back. The defending Super Bowl champions then used a sixth-round

Brian Robinson‘s tenure in Washington is coming to an end as expected. The fourth-year running back will spend the coming season in San Francisco. The 49ers and Commanders agreed to terms on a Robinson trade Friday, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A 2026 sixth-round pick will head the

As teams begin to whittle their rosters down to the eventual 53 players, here are a few transactions aside from mass cuts: Buffalo Bills Waived (with injury settlement): WR Jalen Virgil Denver Broncos Waived (with injury settlement): CB Gregory Junior Detroit Lions Released (with injury settlement): OL Keaton Sutherland Houston Texans Released

Micah Parsons showed up for the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons in body only. The star pass-rusher showed no spirit and did not dress amid his hold-in for a contract extension. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is set to play out the 2025 NFL season on a contract year. Tampa Bay’s top tight end for the past three years, Otton expressed hope for an extension in a recent media appearance (via FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz and Greg Auman), though he seemed

Quarterback Dak Prescott is looking to enjoy a bounce-back season after his 2024 campaign prematurely came to an end when he suffered a serious hamstring injury in Week 9.  First-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer  recently shared a challenge for Prescott as the 32-year-old looks to put all that went wrong

The Falcons announced a number of changes to their front office earlier this month. The team’s scouting department saw three promotions, made two new hires, and named a group of short-term workers. For the promotions, BLESTO scout James McClintock was elevated to area scout and scouting assistants Cami Pasqualoni and

The Pittsburgh Steelers had reason to be concerned when first-round pick Derrick Harmon was carted off to the locker room on Thursday night with what the team described as a knee injury. But they received some pretty good news on Friday when it was revealed that the injury was not

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur emphatically shut down rumors that wide receiver Romeo Doubs wouldn’t make the team’s 53-man roster. “I’d be very shocked if he was going anywhere,” LaFleur told Kay Adams during an Up & Adams appearance on Thursday. When asked again if Doubs would be cut, LaFleur responded,

Following Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones‘ latest comments on the Micah Parsons situation, the All-Pro pass-rusher took the increasingly common step of scrubbing his X profile of Cowboys material. The Cowboys have been known to prolong negotiations, regardless of price hikes, and they are well down this road once again

The Ravens have already made some preliminary roster decisions ahead of Tuesday’s cutdown deadline. Head coach John Harbaugh said (via Giana Han of the Baltimore Banner) that the team is planning to carry four running backs on their 53-man roster. That would seem to cement Rasheen Ali‘s spot on the

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t mad about how the backups performed in the team’s 42-10 preseason loss to the New York Giants. He was angry that someone had leaked the news that wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk would need season-ending shoulder surgery. When asked if he had anything

The Steelers began the process of trimming their roster down to 53 players on Friday with the following 11 cuts (via a team announcement): McQuaide, a 14-year veteran, was unable to pry the Steelers’ long snapping job away from Christian Kuntz. The 37-year-old spent the first decade of his career

On Friday, the Washington Commanders dealt away their lead running back of the past three seasons, sending Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Selected by Washington in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Robinson has played in 41 games (37 starts) over the

Following Jerry Jones‘ latest comments on the Micah Parsons situation, the All-Pro pass rusher took the increasingly common step of scrubbing his X profile of Cowboys material. The Cowboys have been known to prolong negotiations, regardless of price hikes, and they are well down this road once again with another

The Cincinnati Bengals do not have the best reputation when it comes to their willingness to spend money. They have been regarded as one of the cheapest teams in the league over how much they are willing to pay players, over their front office, coaching, scouting staff and for pretty

Jason Licht managed to stick around to make the Tom Brady signing despite the Buccaneers missing six straight playoff brackets to start his GM tenure. Licht said (via The Athletic’s Dan Pompei) he feared he would be fired after starting 27-53 during his first five years. But the Bucs gave

In what’s become a trend over the past few seasons, wide receivers are dominating in the early rounds of fantasy football drafts. In many mock drafts, six or even seven receivers are going in the first round.  Last season, the top three receivers were drafted in the first round, while