
Commanders To Sign LB Duke Riley
Sunday saw the Commanders host seven linebackers on a free agent visit. That effort has produced at least one signing. Duke Riley has a deal in place with Washington, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news comes not long after it was revealed Riley was among the veterans who took


Another positive update emerges on Lions player who was hospitalized
Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris was stretchered off the field in a frightening scene on Friday night, but fortunately, there have been nothing but positive updates about his health since. Norris took a knee to the head while attempting a tackle in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s preseason game


Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses fight at joint practice with Bears
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Insider reveals why Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle didn’t play vs. Bears
The Miami Dolphins were without wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle when they played the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. Hill wasn’t a surprise, as the veteran is dealing with an oblique injury. However, it wasn’t clear why Waddle missed the Dolphins’ first preseason game until the


49ers To Bring Back RB Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson‘s recent workout for the 49ers did not result in a deal. With his original team dealing with a number of injuries in the backfield, though, a signing will now take place. Wilson is headed back to San Francisco, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former UDFA


Jaguars’ plans for Hunter remain unclear after debut
Doubts persist about Travis Hunter‘s ability to play cornerback/wide receiver extensively in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars‘ rookie played both positions in Saturday’s 31-25 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Bleacher Report, the No. 2 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft lined up on 11 offensive snaps and


5 Key Stories: 8/3/25 – 8/10/25
Preseason is in full swing around the NFL. As the countdown to Week 1 continues, key developments on a number of fronts have taken place recently. In case you missed any of this week’s top stories, here is a quick recap: Chargers Reunite With Allen, Lose Slater: Shortly after taking a


Jets happy with Fields’ development, still feel he has ‘a way to go’
Justin Fields did enough in his lone drive for the New York Jets on Saturday night. The fifth-year quarterback went 3-of-4 passing for 42 yards and rushed two times for 14 yards and a touchdown in the Jets’ 30-10 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Following the


Raiders, S Terrell Edmunds Agree To Deal
Terrell Edmunds recently visited the Raiders, and that workout clearly went well. The veteran safety has an agreement in place, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The team has since announced the move. Lonnie Johnson Jr.‘s broken fibula has left the Raiders short on depth in the secondary. A


Broncos DE Matt Henningsen Suffers Torn Achilles
Matt Henningsen will not be available to the Broncos in 2025. The third-year Broncos defensive end suffered a torn Achilles, head coach Sean Payton said (via Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette). As a result of the injury, Henningsen will miss the coming campaign. The 2022 sixth-rounder managed to take part


Is Shedeur Sanders climbing depth chart after solid preseason debut?
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his preseason debut. Was that enough to help him climb the depth chart? Sanders started Friday’s road game against the Carolina Panthers instead of presumptive starter Joe Flacco, who was resting. Cleveland QBs Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel didn’t play because of


Ben Bartch Favorite For 49ers’ Starting LG Job
It appears the 49ers’ left guard position is settled. Per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, the job likely belongs to Ben Bartch, who re-signed with San Francisco in February. Bartch, 27, entered the league as a fourth-round pick of the Jaguars in 2020. He got into 41


Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings On Roster Bubble; S Kyle Dugger A Release/Trade Candidate?
Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings started 16 games last season and enjoyed a 79% snap share, both career-high marks. However, he may not be with the team in 2025. As ESPN’s Mike Reiss observes, Jennings was playing late in the fourth quarter of New England’s first preseason game on Friday, which


Cowboys QB Dak Prescott makes big proclamation he probably can’t keep
Prescott’s comment may have been tongue-in-cheek. Throughout the offseason, however, the 32-year-old QB has made it clear he believes Dallas is a championship contender. After the Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl in February, Prescott said there isn’t a massive gap between the Cowboys and their NFC East


Packers WR Jayden Reed Uncertain To Play In Week 1? Latest On WR Christian Watson, LB Quay Walker
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed is expected to be among Green Bay’s top pass catchers in 2025, just as he has been over each of his first two years in the league. Unfortunately, he is dealing with an injury that could jeopardize his availability for the start of the season.


Texans sign one-time Super Bowl champ
The Houston Texans have signed veteran defensive back Jalen Mills, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Houston brought Mills in for a workout last week, and with some uncertainty surrounding several members of the team’s safety depth chart, Mills will provide an experienced reinforcement. Mills, 31, entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick


Bills RB James Cook Sits Out Preseason Opener; HC Sean McDermott Wanted Him To Play
Bills running back James Cook, who was an active participant in Buffalo’s practices when training camp began, switched to a hold-in strategy last week as extension talks with the team drag on. That approach has now carried over into preseason games. Per Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News, Cook warmed


Texans Sign S Jalen Mills
August 10th, 2025 at 8:07am CST by Rory Parks The Texans have signed veteran safety Jalen Mills, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Houston brought Mills in for a workout last week, and with some uncertainty surrounding several members of the team’s safety depth chart, Mills will provide an experienced reinforcement.


Vikings WR Rondale Moore Suffers Knee Injury, May Be Out For Season
Vikings wide receiver and returner Rondale Moore suffered an injury to his left knee during the club’s preseason opener against the Texans on Saturday, as relayed by ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Moore will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the extent of the damage, but in his post-game presser, head


Vikings’ potential breakout star suffers ‘significant’ injury
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore cannot catch a break. Moore was carted off the field after he suffered what Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell described as a “pretty significant” injury during Saturday night’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. The injury occurred as Moore was being tackled by Texans


Cowboys exec has blunt message about Micah Parsons’ trade request
The Dallas Cowboys have not been able to come to an agreement with Micah Parsons on a long-term contract extension, but that does not mean the team has any plans to shop the star pass-rusher in trade talks. Parsons, who is making just over $24M in the final year of


Cam Ward shows chemistry with veteran WR in preseason debut
Tennessee Titans rookie Cam Ward has arguably been one of the most overlooked No. 1 overall picks in recent memory, and it started on the night he was drafted. His selection was overshadowed by the presence of two-way star Travis Hunter and the slide of fellow quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Make


Steelers’ backup QBs impress in preseason win
There’s no question who the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback will be when they kick off the regular season on Sept. 7. However, at 41 years old, there’s no guarantee Aaron Rodgers will be the only quarterback to appear under center for the Steelers this year. While the Steelers will likely


2025 Offseason In Review Series
Here are PFR’s breakdowns of each NFL team’s 2025 offseason. The list will be updated between now and Week 1. AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets AFC North Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North


Broncos’ starters underwhelm in first preseason showing
For all of the talk about the Denver Broncos potentially having a Super Bowl-worthy roster, the starters didn’t live up to the high expectations and early hype on Saturday night. In limited action on the road against the San Francisco 49ers, Denver’s starting offense sputtered, and the starting defense was


Travis Hunter plays both sides of ball in preseason debut
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is going to be one of the must-see stories in the NFL this season as he attempts to play both sides of the ball. It’s going to be a daunting task in the NFL, but he got his first taste of it on Saturday night


Cowboys Aiming For CB Shavon Revel To Play In September
Shavon Revel is one of many Cowboys corners currently on the mend. The third-round rookie continues to rehab the ACL tear which ended his final college season. Revel has yet to take part in training camp, and it remains to be seen when he will be cleared for game action. The


Jaguars’ Cam Little makes 70-yard field goal
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little delivered what would have been a record-setting play on Saturday night if he had done it in a regular-season game. But because it happened in a preseason game, it will not officially go in the record books, and it will probably be forgotten by the


Minor NFL Transactions: 8/9/25
Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL: Baltimore Ravens Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Chargers San Francisco 49ers Gaskin worked out for Baltimore on Saturday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The 28-year-old is far removed from his most productive days, which came with the Dolphins. Since the start of the 2022 season,


Bills HC reacts to RB James Cook not playing in preseason game
James Cook briefly teased the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Cook, who has been a hold-in during training camp as he seeks a contract extension, suited up for warm-ups and even took a rep before the Bills played the New York Giants in their first preseason game. However, Cook chose not to


Titans LB Anfernee Orji Suffers ACL Tear
Anfernee Orji‘s third NFL campaign will not include any regular season playing time. The Titans linebacker suffered an ACL tear during practice on Thursday, per veteran reporter Paul Kuharsky. [RELATED: Recapping Titans’ Offseason] As a result of the injury, Orji will miss the 2025 campaign. The former UDFA entered the league


Former Heisman winner praises Jaxson Dart for preseason performance
Former NFL quarterback and Heisman winner Robert Griffin III took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and praised rookie New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart for his performance in Saturday’s 34-25 preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. “The New York Giants have to be happy with what they saw from


Falcons, S Ronnie Harrison Agree To Deal
Ronnie Harrison has lined up his next NFL opportunity. The veteran safety has agreed to a deal with the Falcons, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. [RELATED: Reviewing Falcons’ Offseason] After splitting his first five seasons between the Jaguars and Browns, Harrison spent the 2023 campaign in Indianapolis. He handled a 51% defensive


Offseason In Review: Minnesota Vikings
Having allowed Kirk Cousins to depart in free agency to take on a multiyear tenure atop the Falcons’ quarterback depth chart – or so he thought – the Vikings began a new era under center in 2024. First-round rookie J.J. McCarthy did not wind up seeing any regular-season action due


Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy checks all boxes in preseason start
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy showed no rust from 2024’s season-ending knee injury in his lone preseason series on Saturday against the Houston Texans. The No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft tore his meniscus last August, forcing him to miss his entire rookie season. McCarthy made some


Chargers To Sign T David Sharpe
In the wake of Rashawn Slater‘s season-ending knee injury, the Chargers are taking the free agent route to add offensive tackle depth. David Sharpe has a deal in place with Los Angeles, as first reported by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Sharpe’s last regular season action came in 2023 when he made eight appearances


Jaxson Dart closed gap on Russell Wilson with effective debut
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart might not need to remain Russell Wilson’s backup for long. The first-round pick was promising in an extended appearance during the first half of the Giants’ preseason road opener against the Buffalo Bills, showing the gap between him and the team’s veteran starter


Bengals S Geno Stone To Miss Time
The Bengals’ safety depth will be tested during the final weeks of the offseason. Geno Stone exited the team’s preseason opener with what has been termed a soft tissue injury. On Saturday, head coach Zac Taylor said (via The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr.) Stone is week-to-week. Depending on how his recovery process fares, missed


Dolphins prove how ‘soft’ they are amid reported cheap shots by Bears
The Miami Dolphins need to make an attitude adjustment after their joint practice with the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall on Friday. Per Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Bears’ defense came out aggressive at the practice and took multiple cheap shots at Dolphins offensive players like wide receiver


Bears Host RB Jamaal Williams For Workout
The Bears hosted veteran running back Jamaal Williams for a workout Saturday morning, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. [RELATED: Recapping Bears’ Offseason] Williams’ star has fallen since a career-best 2022 that featured a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns and his first 1,000-yard season on the ground. He spent the last two years in


Who is to blame for issues between Aaron Rodgers, teammates?
A report from Monday suggested that quarterback Aaron Rodgers lacked chemistry with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers DK Metcalf and 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson during training camp. However, Rodgers’ connection with Metcalf and Wilson seemed to improve leading up to Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.


Ravens Work Out S Jordan Whitehead
The Ravens hosted veteran safety Jordan Whitehead for a workout on Friday, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. Whitehead, 28, is a seven-year veteran coming off his second stint with the Buccaneers. He started their first 11 games in 2024 before suffering a pectoral injury and spending four games on the


Lions’ Morice Norris shares update after his scary head injury
Detroit Lions cornerback Morice Norris shared an update on his status after suffering a scary head injury during Friday’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Norris suffered the frightening injury early in the fourth quarter of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. He left the field in an


Spencer Rattler To Start At QB For Saints’ First Preseason Game
Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced on Friday that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler would start the team’s preseason opener on Sunday. Rookie Tyler Shough will be the second quarterback to take the field, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football, followed by 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener. The three young signal-callers have been competing


McLaurin may have gained millions in leverage after preseason rout
Courtland Sutton’s contract extension with the Denver Broncos in July was believed to have cost Terry McLaurin millions in his negotiations with the Washington Commanders. However, he may have added millions back after the Commanders’ first preseason game. Per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala, McLaurin gained leverage after the New England


Lions S Morice Norris In Stable Condition After Scary Injury
Lions safety Morice Norris “is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities,” according to a team statement. Norris suffered a head injury in Friday night’s preseason game against the Falcons and had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. The two teams agreed


Drake Maye’s shaky performance doesn’t help Patriots with QB decision
The headline from the New England Patriots’ dominating performance on Friday night was Drake Maye’s up-and-down play. Maye was only under center for two drives of the Patriots’ 48-18 victory over the Washington Commanders, but those two drives furthered the questions surrounding the young quarterback as he heads into his


The ‘NFL receivers with multiple 1,000-yard seasons’ quiz
The Washington Commanders take the field on Friday for their first preseason game of the season, looking to carry the momentum from their surprise run to the NFC Championship last season. But there’s one major fly in the ointment heading into the 2025 season. Star wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who


Tom Brady throws haymaker at Jets during Patriots statue ceremony
The New England Patriots unveiled a bronze statue of Tom Brady outside of their stadium on Friday night, and the legendary quarterback made sure the New York Jets felt like they were part of the festivities. Sort of. Brady was in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday night prior to the Patriots’


Way-too-early NFL Draft intel: Does Penn State have Saquon Barkley 2.0?
Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From a Penn State running back to a Georgia linebacker, here are five players we’re tracking: Penn State RB Nick Singleton Like former Penn State RB Saquon Barkley, Singleton (6-foot, 224 pounds) has the combination of