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Now that the second week of the NFL’s preseason is officially in the books, let’s take a look at some standout performances from this week’s action. Some rookie quarterbacks did their part to show they belong in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles may have found another defensive superstar.  Jaxson

The Cleveland Browns confirmed expected news when they revealed on Monday that veteran Joe Flacco will serve as their starting quarterback for their regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7.  On Tuesday, Flacco acknowledged a harsh truth about his situation after he was asked if he expects to be Cleveland’s

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won’t know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here’s a look at how each team addressed its needs.   Joe Rondone / USA Today Sports

Doubling down at wide receiver this offseason by re-signing Chris Godwin and drafting Emeka Egbuka, the Buccaneers had the makings of one of the deepest receiving groups in recent NFL history. They will not open the season with their full arsenal. Godwin’s recovery timeline from a second ankle surgery remains

It is no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst defenses in the NFL during the 2024 season. Despite the struggles on defense, quarterback Joe Burrow had the best season of his career, only for the Bengals to fall short of the postseason for the second year

One of the Cowboys’ IR-return spots next week looks like it will go to Jonathan Mingo. The 2024 trade acquisition sustained a knee injury that is expected to sideline him into the regular season, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. It is a PCL sprain, according to the Dallas Morning News’

The Indianapolis Colts announced Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback on Tuesday, making them the 12th team to have a different starting QB from Week 1 last season. Who’s better off, and who will regret making a switch? Below, we rank the 12 quarterbacks from worst to best, plus reveal

Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Reverted to IR: DL Keith Randolph Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans Ameer Abdullah landed on IR earlier this month with a rib injury, but he’ll now

Everything is amplified when you’re the head coach, or quarterback, of the New York Jets, and new HC Aaron Glenn has quickly figured that out. It’s probably not surprising. Glenn was the 12th overall pick of the Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft, and he played eight seasons in New

It’s been assumed that Joshua Dobbs would serve as Drake Maye‘s primary backup in 2025, but the veteran quarterback may not have a roster spot secure. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, Dobbs is not a “lock” to make the Patriots roster. As Volin notes, Dobbs has struggled

For the first four seasons of his career, Gabe Davis was never the top receiving option for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. But he did serve as a reliable big-play threat en route to 27 touchdowns throughout his stint with the franchise. Before last season, though, the Bills made

Following news that Daniel Jones earned the Colts starting quarterback gig, Anthony Richardson‘s camp is starting to question his future in Indy. While speaking with ESPN’s Stephen Holder, agent Deiric Jackson expressed disappointment at the decision and hinted that his client may be looking to play elsewhere. [RELATED: Colts Name

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 19 in the 2025 NFL Draft, the choice seemed surprising.  The Buccaneers already have a talented receiving corps, which features Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Now that the team’s WR room is injury riddled, though, it could

With no end in sight to the ongoing Trey Hendrickson saga, there were reports that the Patriots were sniffing around at a potential trade. While New England was understandably doing its due diligence, it doesn’t sound like they’re close to acquiring the star pass rusher. [RELATED: Patriots Open To Trade

The New York Giants have one of the deepest quarterback rooms in the NFL, and there has been speculation that Jameis Winston could be the odd man out when the regular season begins. It does not sound like Winston is going anywhere, however. Russell Wilson is expected to be the

With Mac Jones nursing a knee injury, the 49ers are adding a familiar face to their roster. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the team is signing quarterback Nate Sudfeld. The veteran QB worked out for the team yesterday. Sudfeld spent the 2021 campaign in the 49ers organization. After

It is no secret that the relationship between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is not on solid ground, but that does not necessarily mean it is tarnished beyond repair. On the latest episode of his podcast, which was released on Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter predicted that Parsons and the

Last season, the Steelers turned to a rookie UDFA as their primary slot cornerback. After some notable additions this offseason, Beanie Bishop is not expected to start again. He is also no longer assured of a roster spot. Steelers DC Teryl Austin said (via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Chris Adamski) Bishop

Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive lineman Cam Heyward returned to team drills on Tuesday, ending what had been a hold-in throughout training camp as he attempts to get a new contract from the team. Heyward had not participated in team drills in nearly three weeks due to his unhappiness with the

Ryan Stonehouse has proven to possess one of the strongest legs in NFL history, going 3-for-3 in seasons with 50-plus-yard punting averages. The player who broke Sammy Baugh‘s longstanding single-season punting record has now been jettisoned twice this year, however. The Dolphins waived Stonehouse on Tuesday, per a team announcement.

The Indianapolis Colts must have zero belief that Anthony Richardson is capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. That is the only logical conclusion one can draw from their decision to go with Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, while also giving him a

Returning from a short absence due to a bone spur in his foot, Nik Bonitto is now atop the Broncos’ extension queue. Denver extended Courtland Sutton and Zach Allen earlier during training camp, moving its other extension candidate’s negotiation to center stage. Bonitto, who is entering the final season of

To no surprise, the Cleveland Browns announced veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback on Monday. While trade acquisition Kenny Pickett, third-round pick Dillon Gabriel and fifth-round selection Shedeur Sanders were also listed on the team’s depth chart ahead of the preseason, Flacco was the front-runner to land the starting

Sidelined to date through training camp, Andrew Thomas is now cleared to practice. The Giants’ left tackle was activated from the active/PUP list on Tuesday, per a team announcement. An October 2024 Lisfranc injury limited Thomas to just six games last season and set him up for a lengthy rehab process. A

Almost immediately after the Cleveland Browns confirmed that veteran Joe Flacco will serve as their starting quarterback for their regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7, some suggested that Flacco essentially won the job by default after the other three active signal-callers on the roster dealt with injury setbacks this

Not long after it was learned the Commanders are prepared to trade running back Brian Robinson, team and player decided he would not play in yesterday’s preseason contest. A parting of ways appears to be forthcoming. [RELATED: No Progress On Terry McLaurin Extension Talks] Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters spoke with Robinson

The fantasy football season is fast approaching. Last year, the first five running backs selected were Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs. Of that group, only two ended the season as top-five performers. History shows that drafting a player early doesn’t always translate to elite

Year 2 of Jordan Love’s tenure atop the Packers’ quarterback depth chart produced another playoff berth amidst a strong showing against several middling and subpar opponents. On the other hand, Green Bay went a combined 0-6 between the regular and postseason against the Eagles, Lions and Vikings. Even a season

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young endured a rough rookie season that included the in-campaign firing of head coach Frank Reich less than a year after the Panthers made Young the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.  For a lengthy piece published on Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Turron Davenport touched upon

George Fant met with the Commanders last week, and a deal has emerged shortly thereafter. The veteran tackle has agreed to terms with Washington, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Fant was limited to just two games last season upon returning to the Seahawks. He had won the right tackle gig in

A report from Monday indicated that people within the Indianapolis Colts felt that free-agency signing Daniel Jones “is probably more equipped to be” the club’s Week 1 starting quarterback after 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. struggled with poor play and injury setbacks over his first two pro seasons.  It

Daniel Jones is set to begin the campaign atop the Colts’ depth chart. Jones has won out the team’s quarterback competition, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pelissero adds head coach Shane Steichen informed Jones and Anthony Richardson of the decision Tuesday morning. A call was expected in the near future, and one

As Shane Steichen gets set to embark on a pivotal third season as Indianapolis Colts head coach, one NFL analyst recently threw cold water on a potential 2025 breakthrough. In a recent article, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell discussed five teams he expects to decline next season. The Colts had the ignominious

The news of Gabe Davis lining up a second free agent visit with the Steelers pointed to a Pittsburgh agreement being highly likely. At least one other team is set to host the veteran wideout, however. The Bills are expected to bring Davis in for a visit this week, NFL insider Jordan Schultz

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart gave New York Giants fans reasons to be optimistic about the team’s future via his first two preseason outings in August.  It sounds like Dart is also quickly becoming a favorite among his teammates.  “I was kind of intrigued by Dart when he was at Ole

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a lot of hype coming out of college after three stellar seasons at Clemson, including a national title. That success has not translated to the NFL, however. In his four seasons to date, Lawrence has only led the Jaguars to one postseason appearance and

During the broadcast of the preseason “Monday Night Football” game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders, Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson spoke with ESPN’s Laura Rutledge about his ongoing contract standoff.  It sounds like no resolution is imminent.  “Rutledge reported that Hendrickson told her that he and the team are

Howard spent each of his first eight seasons with the Dolphins, becoming one of the league’s top ballhawks over that span. His 29 interceptions in the 2017 campaign — his second in the league — lead the NFL, and Indianapolis would welcome a return of that production this year. For

Diggs was inactive for New England’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Kevin Stefanski has decided that Joe Flacco gives the Cleveland Browns their best chance of winning in 2025, and it is fair to wonder how much leeway the veteran quarterback will be given to prove his coach right. The Browns on Monday officially named Flacco their starting quarterback for Week

The Miami Dolphins have made a notable defensive addition ahead of their third and final preseason game. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

MarShawn Lloyd is injured again. The Green Bay Packers’ second-year running back just can’t seem to stay healthy, and his latest injury is going to keep him out for the season opener, if not longer. Lloyd suited up for the Packers’ preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts this past weekend,

The Cincinnati Bengals have placed Trey Hendrickson on the trade block, and a notable AFC team has reportedly inquired about the star pass rusher.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Washington Commanders appear to be setting the stage to move on from one of their key offense players ahead of the 2025 season. Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was not in attendance for his team’s preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on

Jayden Daniels gave Washington Commanders fans a scare on one play during the team’s preseason game on Monday night, and the star quarterback had a very simple explanation for the decision. Daniels played one offensive series in Washington’s exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

It’s hard to stand out in the stacked Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver room, but Mitchell Tinsley did just that on Monday against the Washington Commanders. The 2023 undrafted free agent, who signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals in February, had a monster first half on “Monday Night Football,” capped

Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Signed: DL Devonte O’Malley, DB Jaylin Simpson Waived: CB Garnett Hollis Jr. Waived/injured: DL Keith Randolph Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Chargers Miami Dolphins

Ever since quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a team-friendly contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in time to participate in their June mandatory minicamp, stories have detailed how Rodgers has been “one of the dudes” in the Pittsburgh locker room and has proved he has “bought in” as it pertains to helping the club win games. 

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced (via Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic) that second-year edge rusher Adisa Isaac will start the season on injured reserve after undergoing elbow surgery. Harbaugh previously disclosed that Isaac suffered a dislocated elbow in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Cowboys, per Zrebiec. The Ravens were

The Washington Commanders sent a message with their opening offensive script. Leaning on their run game to great success on “Monday Night Football” against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Commanders showed why their reported decision to move on from running back Brian Robinson could be wise. On the offense’s first play