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The knee injury Derrick Harmon sustained Thursday night will force him to miss regular-season time. The Steelers’ first-round pick suffered an MCL sprain, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. This injury can produce varying timetables, but Rapoport notes the expectation is the Steelers rookie misses around a month. That would make him

Jayden Daniels took the NFL by storm as a rookie in 2024-25, leading the Washington Commanders on a surprise run to the NFC Championship game last season. Heading into his second season under center for Washington, Daniels is ranked No. 21 in the NFL’s Top-100 player rankings.  Daniels threw for

The deadline for final roster cuts looms, and teams often get a head start on such moves with players known to be on the wrong side of the bubble. In the case of the Patriots, that has resulted in 14 players being let go early. Head coach Mike Vrabel announced on

According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields did not throw a pass that traveled 10 yards in the air  over the club’s first two preseason games.  Some have voiced concerns about the Jets’ passing attack with Fields in the lineup, but he

1:18pm: Panthers head coach Dave Canales has confirmed no serious trade discussion have taken place yet on this front, and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports finances represent a barrier to any deal being finalized. The deadline for roster cuts is Tuesday afternoon, and it would come as no surprise if a resolution

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has been out since Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season with a brutal ankle injury he suffered at the end of a loss to the New Orleans Saints. While Godwin is expected to be out until possibly October, the Bucs have decided

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

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has suggested on multiple occasions that he is “one hundred percent” confident he will “be throwing some passes to” wide receiver Terry McLaurin during the 2025 season. It seems Daniels may have had some inside information. NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated revealed Friday that the situation

One of many impactful injuries the Lions suffered on defense in 2024 was Alim McNeill‘s ACL tear. The fifth-year defensive tackle continues to recover, and his latest update on his status is a positive one. “The way we’re trending now, yeah, we’re definitely ahead of schedule,” McNeill said when addressing his rehab

The Vikings are reportedly considering bringing back a former All-Pro wide receiver who was a star for the team during his prime. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Xavien Howard‘s time outside the NFL came to an end this week when he joined the Colts. The 2024 campaign came and went without a deal in his case, but that was not due to a lack of interest. “I did have opportunities, I just feel like it wasn’t the

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart gave New York Giants fans and head coach Brian Daboll quite a scare when he took an unnecessary hit while rushing for a first down late in the first quarter of Thursday’s preseason game against the New England Patriots. Following the Giants’ 42-10 blowout win, Daboll sent

Taylor Moton‘s tenure in Carolina is set to continue beyond the coming season. The ninth-year right tackle has agreed to an extension, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This new Panthers accord – which is now official – is two years in length and is worth $44MM, Moton’s agents

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow finished fourth in Most Valuable Player Award voting for the 2024 season after his club missed the playoffs.  During a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Burrow put the league on notice regarding how he’s feeling heading into the upcoming campaign.

Happy 28th birthday to Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher and four-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby! Crosby is one of the few Raiders left who actually played in Oakland, and has been one of the few consistent bright spots on a team that has made the postseason just once in

It is no secret that the relationship between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft has been strained since Belichick left the New England Patriots. Belichick took an obvious shot at Kraft and the Patriots owner’s son, Jonathan, who is the president of the team, during an interview with Ben Volin of

According to a Wednesday report, the New York Giants are quietly getting rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart ready to take regular-season snaps so he can replace Russell Wilson as the club’s starter in September. On Thursday, The Athletic’s Dan Duggan refuted this rumor, crushing the hopes of Giants fans who want

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is a huge fan of a third-year NFC South star. When Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson was ranked No. 62 on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2025,” Barkley said, “There’s nobody who can cut in the NFL like Bijan.” He was even

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel raised eyebrows when he spoke with well-known NFL reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala during Cleveland’s preseason game at the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 16 and said that “there’s entertainers and there’s competitors…and my job is to compete and that’s what I’m focused on doing.”  Gabriel later insisted his comments

Responsible for one of the busier trade days at one position in recent NFL history, the Jets have followed up their defensive tackle acquisitions with a notable cut. Phidarian Mathis is off the roster, ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini tweets. The team traded for Jowon Briggs (from the Browns) and Harrison Phillips

Throughout training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has repeatedly scoffed at the “laughable” notion that he and veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t jell. On Wednesday, Steelers reporter Jeff Hathhorn of Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan touched upon Rodgers’ influence regarding the team’s offense after Smith and

The Commanders took Terry McLaurin off the reserve/did not report list and placed him on the active/PUP list, representing a new phase of this contract squabble. Five days ago, McLaurin came off Washington’s PUP list. The Pro Bowl wide receiver nevertheless remains without a timetable to resume practicing. At the

Even before Saquon Barkley helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in his first season with the organization, some members of the NFL community criticized the New York Giants for letting the running back reach free agency in March 2024 after the club paid quarterback Daniel Jones the previous

Jaxson Dart capped off a promising preseason tonight. While Brian Daboll continues to reaffirm Russell Wilson‘s starter status, calls for the rookie to receive the call will be plentiful in the coming weeks. While Daboll has (via ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan) labeled Dart as developing and Wilson his starter, Jameis Winston

Christian McCaffrey has become somewhat of a forgotten man because of all the injuries he dealt with last season, but one San Francisco 49ers veteran says the star running back looks poised for another monster campaign in 2025. Trent Williams was asked on Thursday for his assessment of McCaffrey’s performance

A host of experienced players accompany Keon Coleman in the Bills’ wide receiver room. Joshua Palmer is a roster lock, and Elijah Moore — who has seen plenty of work in place of an injured Khalil Shakir this month — has been viewed as fairly safe. One other veteran does

Preseason football can produce some misleading results, but the New York Giants have to be ecstatic with what they have seen from first-round pick quarterback Jaxson Dart so far.  He impressed again on Thursday night against the New England Patriots, before being removed from the game to be evaluated for

Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Released from IR via injury settlement: CB Bruce Harmon Green Bay Packers Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Commanders Out for most of the Panthers’

The No. 1 priority for NFL teams in the preseason is to get out of the games without major injury. The Pittsburgh Steelers may have failed with that one on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon, the team’s first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reaffirmed a hard stance in the team’s extension negotiations with Micah Parsons on Thursday, insisting that the two sides had already agreed to a deal and blaming the lack of progress on Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta. “When we wanted to send the details to the agent, the

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to deal with David Mulugheta insofar as to get Micah Parsons’ agent to fill out the paperwork on the contract extension that was already negotiated. During an appearance with Michael Irvin on Thursday, Jones said Mulugheta told him to shove the paperwork up their heinie.

The 49ers made it clear to Brock Purdy‘s camp early during extension talks no NFL salary record would be set with this contract. Although a spring report indicated Purdy had aimed to smash Dak Prescott‘s AAV record, the fourth-year 49ers quarterback offered a conflicting rundown of how talks proceeded. Though,

Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer thinks the Los Angeles Chargers or the NFL should take it upon themselves to punish Jim Harbaugh. On Aug. 15, the NCAA punished Michigan for violations connected to the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal. Harbaugh received a 10-year show-cause order. During Wednesday’s episode of “The Triple

The Baltimore Ravens can rest easy after a positive Lamar Jackson update on Thursday. The quarterback’s foot was stepped on during Wednesday’s practice, and he soon exited. X-rays of Jackson’s foot revealed no damage, which was a relief for Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh.  “I told the guys, ‘Prayers do

The NFL is still a passing league, and that’s not going to change in the near future.  Yes, some teams, like the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles have started to prioritize the running game, but star quarterbacks still make the world go ’round in the NFL. If your team has one,

Coming off of his first Most Valuable Player award in 2024-25, Josh Allen is set for another first heading into the 2025-26 season. Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Allen won’t play in the Bills preseason finale, marking the first year in his career Allen hasn’t gotten any

The Cleveland Browns seemed to say plenty regarding their feelings about rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders when they repeatedly listed Gabriel above Sanders on unofficial depth charts throughout August.  Sanders played well in Cleveland’s preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8 when Gabriel was recovering from a hamstring

Previous reports indicated that unsettled Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was looking to land “parts” of the five-year, $150M contract that the Pittsburgh Steelers gave DK Metcalf earlier this year.  For an article published on Wednesday morning, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic offered an update regarding why McLaurin and the Commanders haven’t come to terms on

The Saints’ starting quarterback competition between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough will go on for another week. Head coach Kellen Moore declined to name a starter on Tuesday and said (via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell) that Rattler and Shough have been “really really close…going all the way back to the start of

The Indianapolis Colts starting Daniel Jones as their quarterback for Week 1 does nothing for this team.  Instead of going with the still raw and unproven Anthony Richardson Sr., team leadership has decided to roll with the former Giant, who was signed in the offseason.  For many, this signals the

Jadeveon Clowney remains unsigned with roster cuts looming. The veteran edge rusher could soon have his latest NFL deal in place, however. Clowney plans to sign before the start of the regular season, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. If that is to be the case, an agreement will need to be finalized

Ja’Lynn Polk had been viewed as a candidate to miss final roster cuts with the Patriots this summer. The second-year wideout’s attention will now turn to recovery, however. Polk is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Multiple specialists were consulted before the decision was made

Johnny Wilson will not be available to the Eagles in 2025. The second-year wideout suffered an injury Tuesday and surgery will be required as a result. Wilson will undergo a procedure on his knee and ankle, as first reported by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The surgery will end his

Who could be available? Below, we examine five running backs who could be on the move in the coming days. Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce The fourth-year back may have dropped in the Texans running back pecking order after missing preseason Week 2 with an injury. Head coach DeMeco

Ja’Lynn Polk had been viewed as a candidate to miss final roster cuts with the Patriots this summer. The second-year wideout’s attention will now turn to matter of recovery, however. Polk is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Multiple specialists were consulted before the decision was

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy claims he still has a chip on his shoulder despite receiving a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause this spring.  ESPN’s Nick Wagoner wrote Thursday how Purdy “spent the summer improving — mainly working on his mobility and

We’re inching closer to the start of the season, and the Dallas Cowboys haven’t signed Micah Parsons to a contract extension. The superstar pass-rusher requested a trade and put the team on blast over a stalemate that has lasted longer than it should’ve. Team owner Jerry Jones has been his

The Buccaneers are expected to be without Chris Godwin to begin the season, but they are nevertheless on track to carry him on their active roster in September. The same is also true of left tackle Tristan Wirfs. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Thursday (via Fox Sports’ Greg Auman) Wirfs will be on

Throughout the offseason, whispers have suggested that there’s a world where the Miami Dolphins could part ways with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as soon as next offseason even though the club signed him to a four-year, $212.4M deal last summer. For an article published on Thursday, Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated expanded

As Wednesday illustrated (on several occasions), this time on the NFL calendar often breeds trades. The countdown to final roster cuts continues, and further swaps could be coming soon as a result. Running back could be a position to watch on the trade front. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports