
Former Cowboys star shares concern amid Jones, Parsons stalemate
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones raised eyebrows when he admitted on Tuesday that he “absolutely” couldn’t say for sure that Micah Parsons will feature in Dallas’ Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 4. The pass-rusher in the final year of his rookie contract requested a


Raiders Work Out Terrell Edmunds, Expect Lonnie Johnson Jr. To Return During Season
Already authorizing significant changes in their secondary after losing the likes of Tre’von Moehrig, Nate Hobbs and Marcus Epps in free agency, the Raiders will see one of their imports sidelined for a while. Lonnie Johnson Jr. sustained a broken fibula during a weekend scrimmage, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent


Aaron Donald and Micah Parsons tease NFL fans with wild idea
The major talking point around the NFL is the current rift between superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys, more specifically, owner Jerry Jones. Upset with the lack of a contract extension, Parsons requested a trade on social media on Friday, Aug. 1, taking the drama to a new


Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons Have Not Spoken Since DE’s Trade Request
Jerry Jones has made an odd point of communicating directly with Micah Parsons during the superstar pass rusher’s contract negotiations, rather than taking the standard step of going through an agent. The Cowboys’ approach this offseason has irked Parsons to the point he became the rare Dallas player to request


Ja’Marr Chase sparks Allen-Burrow debate
There is a clear hierarchy among quarterbacks in the NFL. Four QBs stand above the rest as not only the faces of their franchise but the faces of football. Those quarterbacks are the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and the


Bills Have Discussed Extensions With Connor McGovern, David Edwards
Set to return the same starting offensive line from 2024, the Bills are in good shape at these positions. They have Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown locked up long term, and right guard O’Cyrus Torrence‘s rookie deal runs through 2026. The group’s other two starters, however, are in contract years.


Why Mahomes has ‘more motivation’ heading into 2025 season
Earlier this year, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu warned that quarterback Patrick Mahomes would go “on a revenge tour” this coming fall following the club’s 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. During a recent chat with Jarrett Bell of USA Today, Mahomes addressed his mindset after the Chiefs


Cardinals Meet With G Will Hernandez
Will Hernandez spent the past three seasons with the Cardinals, starting every game he played. An ACL tear moved him out of Arizona’s lineup early last season, and the veteran guard remains a free agent. The Cardinals still have Hernandez on their radar, however. They brought him in for a


Analyst shares why this QB is winning competition for Browns’ starting job
Recent reports have indicated that veteran Joe Flacco holds a significant lead in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition over Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders. For an article published on Wednesday, Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer explained why Flacco “has clearly


Rams Expect Matthew Stafford To Be Ready For Week 1
After the 2022 season created long-term questions for Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback rebounded to accelerate a Rams retooling effort. Stafford received a significant contract adjustment this offseason as a result of that reemergence. But the back issue he has been dealing with is lingering. The


Columnist proposes solution to McLaurin contract standoff
As of Wednesday morning, there was no indication that the Washington Commanders were close to working things out with Terry McLaurin after the 29-year-old wide receiver in the final year of his current contract requested a trade. For an article published on Wednesday, senior columnist David Aldridge of The Athletic proposed a


Wilson has already had a ‘very positive impact’ on Giants star
Back in July, New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt mentioned how having veteran Russell Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback “definitely brings confidence” to members of the Big Blue offense. While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Giants head coach Brian Daboll noted that Wilson has already “had a very


Jets coach has five-word response to Justin Fields concern
The New York Jets offense is not humming as smoothly as they’d like in the post-Aaron Rodgers era. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Jets’ Justin Fields addresses training-camp struggles
According to NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields connected on just 15-of-43 pass attempts with a pair of interceptions over his last three practices through Tuesday. Following the team’s latest session, Fields insisted that rough outings are “inevitable” at this time of the year. “You’re


Giants' first depth chart contains surprise at quarterback
The New York Giants had a surprise on their quarterback depth chart on Tuesday morning. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Raiders’ Carroll discusses return to Seattle in first preseason game
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is returning to the stadium he once called home. The Seattle Seahawks host the Raiders Thursday in their first preseason game at 10 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Carroll coached Seattle from 2010-23, going 137-89-1 in the regular season. He spent the 2024


Positional depth could force Bills to not start first-round rookie
An unfortunate training camp injury is throwing a wrench in the Buffalo Bills’ plans with first-round pick Maxwell Hairston after the rookie cornerback suffered an LCL sprain in July. Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic thinks a lack of reps in the preseason will cost Hairston a starting job to veteran


Three young QBs who are impressing during NFL training camp
So far, three quarterbacks have caught the eye of NFL fans and media during this year’s training camp. With preseason around the corner, these signal-callers have been the most impressive through the early stages of camp. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts The former No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 draft


Micah Parsons situation gets uglier with Jerry Jones’ comments
The ongoing contract dispute between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys has reached a boiling point, and team owner Jerry Jones does not seem confident that it will be resolved before the start of the regular season. Jones was asked at training camp on Tuesday if he is confident that


Shedeur Sanders getting ultimate pressure as the starter
The Cleveland Browns are giving Shedeur Sanders an incredible opportunity just weeks after he was throwing passes to the equipment staff as the No. 4 quarterback. Despite being QB4 on the depth chart released this week, Sanders was named the starting quarterback for the Browns’ preseason opener on the road


Kyren Williams contract extension with Rams a win for both sides
“I just started thanking the Lord because, man, it was a feeling I’ll never forget,” Williams said, per Wyatt Miller of the Rams’ official website. When I called my mom, she just said, ‘I can’t stop crying.’ (That) made my eyes ball because I can feel it. I can feel


Anthony Richardson To Start Colts’ Preseason Opener
Anthony Richardson has missed a chunk of the Colts’ quarterback competition, seeing more shoulder trouble shelve him during minicamp. But the third-year passer returned in time for training camp, keeping him in step with Daniel Jones in this battle. Although Jones was viewed as more likely to win the job


Vikings offense has sizable hole following first-round WR’s NFL ruling
The Minnesota Vikings will be without one of their top wide receivers for the start of the regular season. On Tuesday, wideout Jordan Addison was suspended without pay for the season’s first three games after pleading no contest earlier this offseason to a “wet reckless” charge. He was initially charged


NFL, ESPN Agree To Two Expansive Non-Binding Agreements
Despite the day belonging to ESPN and its reporters, it was Mark Maske of The Washington Post who broke the news first. Per Maske, the NFL and Disney-owned ESPN have completed the long-rumored deal, giving ESPN NFL Network and certain other media assets (including RedZone and NFL Fantasy) in exchange


Steelers rookie QB Will Howard's chances to make 53-man roster take hit with disappointing update
Sixth-round pick Will Howard faces an uphill battle to make the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster before Week 1. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Browns Expected To Start Shedeur Sanders In Preseason Opener
Injuries have stalled the Browns’ four-man quarterback competition. They will lead to an unlikely starter to open Cleveland’s preseason docket. Shedeur Sanders, who has yet to take a first-team snap during training camp, is expected to start the Browns’ exhibition opener Friday, cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reports. Recently deemed a


NFL, ESPN agree to two expansive non-binding agreements
“Today’s announcement paves the way for the world’s leading sports media brand and America’s most popular sport to deliver an even more compelling experience for NFL fans, in a way that only ESPN and Disney can,” CEO of The Walt Disney Company Roger Iger said in a statement released by


Minor NFL Transactions: 8/5/25
Here are Tuesday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Houston Texans New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Claimed off waivers (from 49ers): TE Mason Pline Waived: TE Seth Green Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dial, the Patriots second-year cornerback


Steelers defender announces season-ending ACL injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without a key defensive lineman for the entire season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Offseason In Review: Tennessee Titans
The 2024 NFL season became one to forget for the Titans, who matched a franchise low with 14 losses. Despite fielding a defense that allowed the second-fewest yards in the NFL last year, the Titans permitted the third-most points to opposing offenses. The 460 points allowed was the second-most for


Chargers bring back longtime star wide receiver
The Los Angeles Chargers are giving quarterback Justin Herbert and their offense another playmaker. It also happens to be a player they are all very familiar with. The Chargers announced on Tuesday evening they are bringing back six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen after agreeing to terms with him,


WR Keenan Allen Signs Back With The Chargers
After only a year away from Los Angeles, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen has indeed returned to the Chargers. After much speculation in the past few days, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero broke the news of Allen’s new one-year, $8.52MM deal. After finishing his lone season in Chicago, in which he


Davante Adams raises one huge question about Jaguars star rookie
The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear that they will give Travis Hunter a chance to be a two-way player this season, and one All-Pro wide receiver seems very skeptical that it will work out. Davante Adams was a guest on the latest episode of “The Pivot Podcast,” which was


Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Uncertain For Week 1
The Buccaneers did not outbid the Patriots for Chris Godwin, but they won the free agency derby to complete yet another high-profile retention. Godwin returned on a three-year, $66MM deal, marking the second time the Bucs paid their longtime No. 2 wide receiver coming off a major injury. Godwin sustained


The ‘Last 1,000-rushing yard season by NFL team’ quiz
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams came into the NFL with little fanfare, getting drafted in the fifth-round of the 2022 draft out of Notre Dame. But since taking over as the starting running back for the Rams in 2023, he’s become one of the most productive ball carriers


Chiefs Giving Jaylon Moore Guard Reps; RT Jawaan Taylor Underwent Knee Surgery
The Chiefs cycled through four left tackle starters last season, seeing their final O-line form — one with Joe Thuney kicking out to LT — shredded in Super Bowl LIX. Big changes came on the left side of Kansas City’s front this offseason, with two LT options added and Thuney


Richardson has to make strong first impression in preseason debut
While it’s only one preseason game, it’s still a pretty big opportunity for Richardson to make a good first impression in a game setting. This is one of the few open quarterback competitions in the NFL this preseason, and given the Colts’ investment in Richardson, it is imperative that they


Vikings’ Jordan Addison Handed Three-Game Suspension
Jordan Addison‘s DUI case recently wrapped, and the Vikings wide receiver has since learned his NFL punishment. The NFL handed Addison a three-game suspension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This suspension, one the Vikings have since announced, will sideline Addison for games against the Bears, Falcons and Bengals. Addison was arrested


Steelers rookie QB suffers injury at unfortunate time
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard exited practice early on Tuesday, just days before he was set to make his preseason debut. Per Brendon Howe of Steelers Now, Howard was taken back to the locker room on a cart midway through practice. “The Ohio State product was taken back toward the


Titans To Re-Sign S Quandre Diggs
Quandre Diggs recently returned to full strength, opening the door to another opportunity. The veteran safety will land in a familiar spot, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting a Titans deal will come to pass. The former Lions and Seahawks standout joined the Titans last year. Diggs received clearance to return


The ‘Rookie passing-yard leaders by NFL franchise’ quiz
Since the last time Teddy Bridgewater threw a pass in the NFL’s regular season, he’s coached a high school team to a state championship and since left the job for providing “impermissible benefits,” to players on his squad. He also played three snaps in the Lions playoff loss to the


Browns Sign QB Tyler Huntley
With a few minor injuries hampering their quarterback room, the Browns added some depth on Monday by reuniting with Tyler Huntley, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move is now official. Kenny Pickett has been nursing a hamstring injury for the last week, and Dillon Gabriel was limited with a


Michael Penix Jr. makes bold prediction about Falcons offense
2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. is seemingly not looking over his shoulder while serving as the Atlanta Falcons’ full-time starting quarterback, even though veteran Kirk Cousins remains on the roster. During a recent chat with Bryant McFadden of CBS Sports, Penix offered a bold prediction regarding what the


Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Not Seeking Identical Deal To D.K. Metcalf’s
The Terry McLaurin situation remains one to watch as the countdown to Week 1 continues. A trade request emerged last week, but to no surprise the Commanders have no intention of dealing away their No. 1 receiver. McLaurin is owed a total of $19.4MM for 2025, the final year of


Four candidates to be NFL’s surprise contender in 2025
Without fail, every single NFL season sees at least one team come out of nowhere. The “worst to first” story has been an ongoing tale in the NFL for years. And after an active offseason, several teams could be candidates to be that surprise story for 2025. New England Patriots


Rams, RB Kyren Williams Agree To Extension
The long-awaited extension between Kyren Williams and the Rams has been worked out. A deal was struck Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This will be a three-year, $33MM pact, Schefter adds. $23MM in guarantees are present in the agreement. Williams was entering the final year of his rookie contract, but today’s


New Buccaneers backup QB sparks memories of team landing Brady
Reports confirmed on Tuesday that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to add journeyman Teddy Bridgewater to a quarterback room occupied by starter Baker Mayfield and backup Kyle Trask. While speaking with reporters about the expected transaction, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht revealed that the club likely would’ve signed Bridgewater in March


Packers’ Nate Hobbs Undergoes Knee Surgery; CB Could Be Available In Week 1
Nate Hobbs will likely not participate in the remainder of the Packers’ training camp. The free agent signing underwent knee surgery over the weekend, as first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber. Hobbs was dealing with a partial meniscus tear, ESPN’s Rob Demovsky adds. Playing through the issue could have been


Browns coaches address summer struggles endured by rookie QB
A Monday report indicated that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has left much to be desired with his training-camp performances. Later in the day, Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about how Gabriel has handled “the ups and downs” the 2025 third-round draft pick has experienced this summer.


LB Anthony Barr Retires
After being out of the NFL in 2024, Anthony Barr will not attempt a comeback this season. The veteran linebacker has retired, NFL insider Jordan Schultz notes. Barr joined the Vikings in 2014 and as expected he immediately took on a full-time starting role. The former ninth overall pick developed into a