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When Micah Parsons rolled out his trade request two weeks ago, it quickly became known the Cowboys had no intention of granting it. Considering Parsons’ status as Dallas’ top player and one of the league’s best overall talents, no deal ever seemed realistic. We have seen similar standoffs lead to

Travis Hunter made his preseason debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, but fans may not get to see him play in the team’s next exhibition game. Hunter did not participate in practice on Friday due to what Jaguars head coach Liam Coen described as an upper-body injury. Coen told

The Rams are evaluating their left tackle options with starter Alaric Jackson still limited in practice due to blood clots — an issue that surfaced in mid-June. McVay said at the beginning of training camp in July that Jackson would participate in a limited capacity, including individual drills and “some

The Detroit Lions lost well-respected offensive coordinator Ben Johnson earlier this year when he left the club to become head coach of the Chicago Bears.  Detroit responded to Johnson’s departure by hiring former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton to be their new OC. For an article produced by ESPN’s Eric Woodyard that was published on Friday,

During training camp, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is showing the traits that made him the No. 1 pick in April.  The Miami Hurricanes product didn’t back down in OTAs this spring, either, like when Ward head-butted defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons in June. Ward continued to trash-talk with Simmons while receiving play calls

After spending 2024 as a spot starter for three different teams, Colts kicker Spencer Shrader has firmly positioned himself to take over a full-time starting job this season. Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason indicated (via Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star) that Shrader has taken a commanding lead against undrafted

Many NFL experts see Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as a legitimate Most Valuable Player Award candidate coming off his historic rookie season in 2024. During a recent conversation with Jason Reid of Andscape, Daniels indicated he’s putting all that he accomplished during his debut pro campaign behind him.  “It’s a prove-it thing every

With backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor out for the rest of the preseason, the Jets worked out veterans C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman on Thursday, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Beathard, 31, is a six-year veteran with 32 career appearances and a 3-10 record as a starter. He last played in

Before Johnny Manziel flamed out of the NFL after just two seasons, Cleveland Browns fans hoped that the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 draft would prove to be a franchise quarterback for the organization.  Thus, Manziel knows something about what 2025 fifth-round draft choice Shedeur Sanders is experiencing this

Packers quarterback Jordan Love had surgery on Tuesday to repair a ligament in the thumb of his left (non-throwing) hand, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. “The surgery went well, and he’s in great spirits,” said head coach Matt LaFleur on Thursday (via TMJ4’s Ashley Washburn). Love, 26, injured his thumb during

Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert hasn’t played in a preseason game during any of his first five preseasons. But that looks set to change for the team’s exhibition against the Rams, and it was apparently his idea.  “Hey, would it be okay if you know, I went in

A Tyreek Hill trade seemed like a distinct possibility in January when the star wide receiver indicated that he wanted out of Miami. However, Hill never submitted a formal trade request to the Dolphins and the two sides quickly smoothed things over. Since then, the 31-year-old has seemed committed to

Eyebrows were raised when the Dallas Cowboys surprisingly agreed to acquire backup quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots back in April.  During a recent chat with Jon Machota of The Athletic, Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay touched upon what the club has seen from Milton since springtime workouts.  “Football’s about

League executives, coaches and scouts surveyed by ESPN in July ranked Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes as the top quarterback in the NFL entering the 2025 season.  However, ESPN’s Mike Clay suggested on Friday that Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens should be atop quarterback power rankings. “Jackson led all quarterbacks in QBR (tied

The patience of the Washington Commanders coaching staff is growing thin with the standoff between the front office and Terry McLaurin. On Aug. 2, head coach Dan Quinn said he understood where McLaurin was coming from from a business perspective, but hoped to see a deal come to fruition quickly so he

A recent update shared that there did not “appear to be obvious separation between” Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones in the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback competition.  Per The Athletic’s James Boyd, nothing that occurred during Indianapolis’ joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday changed the state of the Colts’ QB battle heading into Saturday’s

Happy 64th birthday to former Houston Texans and Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak! Kubiak was the second head coach in Texans history, going 61-64 in eight seasons before joining the Denver Broncos for the 2015 season. He took over a team with Peyton Manning, Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders

The Dallas Cowboys took somewhat of a risk when they sent a 2026 third-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to the Pittsburgh Steelers to land mercurial wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round selection back in May.  During a recent chat with Jon Machota of The Athletic, Cowboys

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When Green Bay Packers franchise quarterback Jordan Love is healthy and firing on all cylinders, he’s proved to be one of the more exciting young signal-callers in the NFL. ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith believes Love is an extremely talented quarterback, but he did challenge the former first-round pick

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams spent his first preseason game watching from the sidelines. But after some struggles in camp from the offense as a whole, new head coach Ben Johnson told the media “ everyone’s going to play,” in their upcoming preseason contest against Buffalo.  It was a rough

The 49ers look to have moved to a swing tackle decision; an injury will lead to an easier call. San Francisco placed Andre Dillard on IR on Thursday. Barring a belated return after an injury settlement, this move will keep Dillard out of the picture for the 49ers this season.

A major injury suffered by a starting quarterback can ruin a season if an NFL team doesn’t have a solid backup plan. Ahead of the regular season, which begins Sept. 4, Yardbarker NFL writers rate the backup QB situations of every NFL team on a scale of “1” (dynamic) to “5”

Brian Flores is an active NFL defensive coordinator, helping the Vikings into a top-five defensive ranking last season. His discrimination lawsuit, stemming from his Dolphins dismissal and time on the HC interview circuit, remains ongoing. And the veteran staffer scored a big victory Thursday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of

The Kansas City Chiefs appeared to receive an early gift from the NFL regarding wide receiver Rashee Rice’s looming suspension. The third-year receiver is set to have a disciplinary hearing on Sept. 30 after he pleaded guilty to collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury.

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The Los Angeles Rams are finding out just how difficult back problems can be.  Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has missed training camp this summer due to an aggravated disc in his back. He participated in a workout on Saturday before the Rams’ first preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on

Daryl Worley has reached an agreement to join a 10th NFL team. The veteran defensive back, whom the Titans turned to as a fill-in starter last season, is joining the Commanders, per The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala. Washington, which also added wide receivers River Cracraft and Mike Strachan (via Jhabvala), is

Saying a team is facing championship-or-bust expectations is a dangerous game. The odds are always stacked against any one team, no matter how talented they are, and every season ends with one team hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, that doesn’t stop fans from placing those expectations on their respective

August 14th, 2025 at 6:51pm CST by Sam Robinson Nik Bonitto played in the Broncos‘ preseason opener but will miss some time leading up to the season. The 2024 All-Pro selection is down because of a procedure to have a bone spur removed in the top of his foot, per

The Minnesota Vikings have seen what they needed to see thus far from second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. On Thursday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy won’t play in their second preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Backup QB Sam Howell is set to

Retirement has been a talking point surrounding Calais Campbell for years now. The 2010s All-Decade Team member is set to play in 2025, but it could mark the end of the road in his case. When asked on Thursday if the coming campaign will be his last, Campbell said (via Bleacher

Brandon Scherff remains unsigned deep into free agency, and no late-summer deal will be forthcoming in his case. The Pro Bowl guard has retired. No announcements have been made on Scherff’s part with respect to a decision on his future. However, a summary of his induction into the Iowa Athletics Hall

Brandon Scherff remains unsigned deep into free agency, and no late-summer deal will be forthcoming in his case. The Pro Bowl guard has retired. No announcements have been made on Scherff’s part with respect to a decision on his future. However, a summary of his induction into the Iowa Athletics Hall

It’s a good thing for the NFL that it uses a shield as its logo, because this week, the league needed protection. The courts handed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a second defeat since Monday with a ruling in Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ anti-discrimination lawsuit against the league. On

Matt Breida‘s NFL career has come to an end. The veteran running back is retiring, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Per Fowler, Breida was recently offered a workout with the Dolphins, but he declined. Miami was in the market for a veteran backfield addition in the wake of Alexander Mattison‘s season-ending neck

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones generated numerous sports headlines when he said at a recent event that he will do his part “to get [the Cowboys] looked at” if he feels “we’re not being looked at” by media outlets.  During Thursday’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take” program, former

Kyle Dugger‘s name recently emerged as one to watch regarding a trade or release from the Patriots. The veteran safety’s status has come into question largely as a result of his demotion. Dugger has taken snaps with the Patriots’ second-team defense in a number of practices, as detailed by Doug

According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett won’t play in Saturday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles as Pickett continues his recovery from the lingering hamstring injury that sidelined him for Cleveland’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8. While speaking

The Commanders recently hosted George Fant on a free agent visit, but he is not the only veteran offensive tackle to receive a look. Cameron Fleming headed to Washington earlier today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Fleming has put together a journeyman career, although since 2021 he has played exclusively for the

Cons of Hero RB Strategy The biggest drawback to this strategy is that it places your fantasy success squarely on the shoulders of your first-round running back staying healthy and delivering consistent production. Christian McCaffrey, for example, still offers elite upside, but his injury history makes his Hero RB outlook

The matter of potential league discipline in the case of Rashee Rice is still unresolved at this point. That will continue through the start of the coming season. The third-year Chiefs wideout has long been viewed as a candidate for a suspension stemming from his involvement in a March 2024 hit-and-run incident.

As expected, first-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed that quarterback Caleb Williams and other starters will play in this Sunday’s preseason home game against the Buffalo Bills. For an article published on Thursday, The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg suggested that Williams could benefit from the extra reps at Soldier Field. “As

George Fant‘s busy offseason in terms of workouts continues. The veteran offensive tackle recently met with the Commanders, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Schultz adds team and player will remain in contact over the near future. A deal could be in store soon as a result. Fant visited the Buccaneers

On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns learned that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was dealing with an oblique injury that could sideline him for Saturday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles.  However, it appears Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski could keep Sanders out of action through Cleveland’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on

C.J. Henderson‘s recent Falcons workout has produced an agreement. The former first-round corner is set to sign with Atlanta pending a physical, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. [RELATED: Recapping Falcons’ Offseason] Henderson’s brief Jaguars stint did not go as planned, and the No. 9 selection in 2020 was traded

The Detroit Lions led the NFL in points per game (33.2), total points (564) and were second in yards per game and total yards last season. Their core offensive players will all be back, but offensive coordinator Ben Johnson won’t.  Of course, it will take some time to adjust to

Earlier this month, the Dolphins signed Germain Ifedi as depth along the offensive line. His time working with Miami has come to a quick end, however. [RELATED: Mike McDaniel Candidate For 2025’s First HC Firing?] Ifedi was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. As a result, he is set

Second-year Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and other starters were spectators for Chicago’s preseason opener versus the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.  While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, first-year Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed things will be different when his club hosts the Buffalo Bills for an exhibition matchup this coming Sunday evening.  “Everyone’s going