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10 years ago, the Raiders drafted Amari Cooper out of Alabama with the fourth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Now, at 31 years old, the veteran is rejoining the organization in Las Vegas. The Raiders signed Cooper amidst reports of Jakobi Meyers requesting a trade.  Cooper played his first

The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. While the Cowboys and Steelers’ George Pickens swap showed moves can be made at other points on the NFL calendar, early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added journeyman Teddy Bridgewater to their quarterback room in August, some speculated that the club was planning to part ways with backup Kyle Trask after the preseason.  On Tuesday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Trask will be released after suffering a shoulder injury

The Dolphins find themselves in need of a kicker for the start of the campaign. In addition to today’s roster cuts, the team is in the process of seeking out a temporary Jason Sanders fill-in. As Sanders recovers from a hip injury, another veteran has received a look. Miami hosted Eddy Pineiro today

Ever since the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll has repeatedly said that veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will start over rookie Jaxson Dart for the club’s regular-season opener at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7. However, former NFL general manager and current ESPN personality Mike Tannenbaum

The Falcons lost Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton last week, and neither is expected to be available to start the season. As a result, Atlanta will add some help at tackle. Michael Jerrell is heading from Seattle to Atlanta via trade, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. The Falcons are sending

It continues what has been a wild journey for the 29-year-old over the past three seasons, where he has been a part of five different franchises — the Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and most recently, the Browns.  After being selected by the Steelers in the third

Noah Igbinoghene was among the Cowboys to follow Dan Quinn to Washington, and the former first-round pick carved out a role for himself last season. But his place on the Commanders’ 2025 roster is not assured. The Commanders are gauging teams’ interest in Igbinoghene as a trade asset, The Athletic’s

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently suggested that he “maybe” could continue playing beyond the upcoming campaign after he previously said he was “pretty sure” he would retire next offseason.  During a Monday appearance on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, Rodgers indicated he hasn’t yet made a decision about his playing future.  “I don’t

August 26th, 2025 at 9:01am CST by Adam La Rose The Packers brought on Isaiah Simmons in free agency, but their flier on the former top-10 pick will not produce a roster spot. Simmons is expected to be released, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content

As the NFL regular season winds down, the anticipation grows for the playoffs—especially for teams vying for a coveted spot in the NFC Championship. With only a few weeks left in the season, the tension is palpable; teams are digging deep, players are giving it their all, and fans are

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce recently suggested he wanted to embrace more of a football-first mindset coming off the club’s 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles this past February.  For an article published on Tuesday, Nate Taylor of ESPN explained how Kelce prepared for what

August 26th, 2025 at 8:16am CST by Adam La Rose Tuesday’s first NFL trade will see offensive line depth change hands. The Rams are sending tackle KT Leveston to the Browns for a 2028 seventh-round pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to

The Cincinnati Bengals should have veteran pass-rusher  Trey Hendrickson  in the lineup for their Week 1 game at the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7 after he accepted a revised contract that gave him a $14M pay raise for the 2025 season.  That said, Hendrickson remains on track to become an unrestricted free

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. understandably became the subject of trade rumors almost immediately after he officially lost the competition for the Indianapolis starting job to free-agency signing Daniel Jones. While speaking with reporters on Monday, Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated that Richardson is handling his latest demotion

A vested veteran, Akers can head straight into free agency. He would be able to sign elsewhere once the release is official, rather than joining waived players in needing to wait until Wednesday’s pivotal noon ET claiming deadline. The path to New Orleans’ active roster appeared rather slim for Akers.

After spending the past year in the Bills organization, Mike White will look to continue his career elsewhere. The Bills are set to release the veteran quarterback, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. White was cut by the Dolphins at the end of the 2024 preseason and quickly caught on

Competing for a guard spot on an Eagles team that lost 2024 RG starter Mekhi Becton in free agency, Green saw a potential opening emerge after Landon Dickerson‘s meniscus surgery. Matt Pryor is back with the team, while Brett Toth emerged as a more likely fill-in. The Athletic’s Zach Berman

The Browns are moving on from an offseason free agent acquisition. According to Jordan Schultz, Cleveland is expected to release veteran DeAndre Carter. Back in March, the Browns handed the 32-year-old a one-year, $800K deal. Carter was expected to have a role in Cleveland as a back-of-the-depth-chart wideout and primary

The Cincinnati Bengals and EDGE Trey Hendrickson are reportedly on speaking terms again. NFL insider Jordan Schultz tweeted Monday the Bengals have resumed contract negotiations with the star pass-rusher. According to Schultz, both parties are exploring a “unique avenue” to get something done.  This includes adding more money to his

August 25th, 2025 at 10:10pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Waived: CB M.J. Devonshire, OT Reid Holskey, TE Baylor Cupp Minnesota Vikings The Vikings appeared to shop around Leroy Watson before ultimately deciding to waive the OL, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. A former tight

As good as Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been early in his NFL career, he’ll need to be even better in 2025. On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will be moved to the reserve/non-football injury list by Tuesday’s 4 p.m.

Two Texans will be shifted to reserve lists when the team sets its initial 53-man roster Tuesday. As Joe Mixon will be transferred to the reserve/NFI list, Jimmie Ward is heading to the reserve/PUP list. Ward has not recovered from offseason foot surgery, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. Spending training camp

Hours after the NFL Network reported Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders amid a contract dispute, the team added a veteran wide receiver. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Seahawks didn’t draft Jalen Milroe in the third round of April’s draft for him to spend his rookie season developing on the sidelines. Instead, they’re planning to install a package of offensive plays featuring Milroe, likely designed around his athleticism and abilities as a ballcarrier. Head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday

The Seattle Seahawks didn’t need the final preseason against the Green Bay Packers to decide who the starters and key players on their team would be. The game was required to judge and evaluate certain players who needed more development. Among those players was third-round rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe, who

The Raiders have landed on a new backup for Geno Smith. The team is acquiring Kenny Pickett from the Browns, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Cleveland will be receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick in return, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. This is a natural move for both organizations. The Raiders

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently said that there is  no room for agent David Mulugheta to negotiate on Micah Parsons’ behalf for a new deal. Jones wants to keep the number of years, total money and guarantees that he agreed to already with Parsons, but without Mulugheta present. The collective

As the NFL season unfolds, the drama and excitement typically reach a fever pitch by Week 5. With teams showcasing their strengths and vulnerabilities, the landscape of power rankings can change dramatically. This week, we delve into how each team’s performance has impacted their standing and what it means moving

The monthslong (perhaps yearslong) Trey Hendrickson contract saga in Cincinnati has reached a conclusion — for 2025, at least. With less than two weeks remaining before the Bengals’ opener, a deal is in place. Hendrickson and the Bengals are in agreement on a revised contract, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. After

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford resumed practicing ahead of this past weekend after he spent the first few weeks of training camp recovering from what appeared to be a worrisome back injury.  It now seems that Stafford is on track to start Los Angeles’ Week 1 game against the Houston Texans on Sept. 7.

The Ravens’ roster picture became even clearer on Monday with head coach John Harbaugh confirming that veteran linebacker and special teams ace Jake Hummel would make the 53-man roster. “He’s going to be a big part of what we’re doing,” said Harbaugh, who also revealed that Hummel has a minor hand procedure

Blackmon, a 2023 third-round pick, carved out a role as Minnesota’s third cornerback as a rookie with 435 defensive snaps across 15 games. That seemed like an indicator that he would compete for a starting role during his second training camp, but the 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL in July

The 49ers made six roster moves on Monday, per a team announcement, including the placement of veteran offensive tackle Isaiah Prince on season-ending injured reserve. Prince, 28, was auditioning for a depth tackle job in San Francisco before suffering a left knee injury on Saturday against the Chargers, per Matt

The Cleveland Browns will not be keeping four quarterbacks on their roster heading into the 2025 regular season, after all. The Browns agreed to a deal on Monday to trade Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports. Cleveland will receive a 2026 fifth-round draft pick in

The Vikings are trading cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Colts in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Blackmon, a 2023 third-round pick, carved out a role as Minnesota’s third cornerback as a rookie with 435 defensive snaps across 15 games. That seemed like an indicator that he

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t worried about Micah Parsons’ future with the team. Never mind the battle that Parsons and team owner Jerry Jones have been waging over Parsons’ long-term contract with Dallas, or lack thereof. Never mind tweets like this:  No, Prescott doesn’t believe the end has come

The Commanders made six cuts this afternoon as they trim their roster down to 53 players. Headlining the group is veteran wide receiver Michael Gallup, who signed with the Commanders in March to attempt an NFL comeback. He started 67 games for the Cowboys from 2018 to 2023, but struggled

The contract saga between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals is finally over. At least until the next offseason. On Monday, the Bengals and their disgruntled star defensive end agreed to a revised 2025 contract, which will pay Hendrickson an additional $14 million from the initial $16M he was owed

The Cowboys are planning to place rookie running back Phil Mafah on injured reserve with a return designation, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Mafah, a seventh-round pick, suffered a shoulder injury in the Cowboys’ final preseason game against the Falcons on Friday. He will be sidelined for at least the first

Metcalf, 27, signed a five-year, $150M deal with the Steelers shortly after being traded from the Seattle Seahawks in March. (The deal contains an out after the 2026 season.) While Commanders fans are happy that McLaurin should now be ready for Week 1 against the New York Giants, the move

The Raiders have started trimming down their roster to 53 players. The team announced today that they’ve moved on from 18 players: Released: Waived: The Raiders’ wide receivers room has commanded headlines today, as Jakobi Meyers reportedly requested a trade before the team reunited with Amari Cooper. The team’s most

The Cincinnati Bengals and pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson have finally sorted out an agreement that will end his holdout. In the end, Hendrickson did not get a new long-term contract with the Bengals. However, the team is increasing his salary by $14 million for 2025, and he will now get $30

On a day when one Raiders receiver has asked to be dealt, a former wideout is set to return to the team. Amari Cooper is heading to Vegas. This will be a one-year reunion, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Jakobi Meyers is looking for a trade in the wake of extension talks stalling, so

The Houston Texans made a move on Monday that suggests running back Joe Mixon is facing an extended spell on the sidelines. The Texans moved Mixon from the Active/Non-Football Injury list to the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, the team confirmed Monday. As a result, Mixon will not be able to practice

The Dolphins will be shorthanded to begin the campaign. Head coach Mike McDaniel announced on Monday that neither kicker Jason Sanders nor running back Jaylen Wright will be available for Week 1. Sanders is dealing with a hip injury, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. An absence of four to five weeks is expected in this case. As

As the dust settles on another exhilarating weekend of football, Week [X] proved once again why fans live for these moments. From jaw-dropping touchdowns to unexpected game-changing plays, this week had it all. Let’s dive into some of the most exciting highlights and memorable performances that left us on the

The Cleveland Browns have had an unusual quarterback battle all offseason. While veteran Joe Flacco was recently announced as the team’s Week 1 starter against the Cincinnati Bengals, trade acquisition Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders were all in the running for some playing time. With the

Jakobi Meyers is on the doorstep of entering a season as the Raiders’ No. 1 wide receiver for the first time. Although he spent much of last season in that role, Davante Adams was still with the team to start Meyers’ previous years in Las Vegas. This status has not

One of the NFL’s top remaining contract sagas came to an end earlier today with Terry McLaurin and the Commanders reaching an extension agreement. No such deal is imminent in Trey Hendrickson‘s case, but efforts to work one out are again underway. Negotiations between the Bengals and Hendrickson’s camp have resumed, NFL insider