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Questions about Breece Hall‘s Jets future arose leading up to the draft. The fourth-year running back was not traded and received assurances from new head coach Aaron Glenn that he would remain in place for 2025. In spite of that, it remains to be seen if a commitment beyond the coming campaign will

Another year, another opportunity for the NFL to try to write off Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. On Monday, The Athletic’s Mike Sando revealed his annual QB tiers, where NFL coaches and executives are asked to place the league’s top quarterbacks in Tiers 1 (great) through 5 (opposite of

Cameron Heyward‘s sudden hold-in could lead to regular-season absences. While speaking with reporters today, the Steelers defensive lineman hinted that he’d be willing to sit out regular season games as he pursues a revised deal. [RELATED: Cameron Heyward Seeking Steelers Contract Adjustment] “I think there are definitely options out there

Matthew Stafford has been dealing with a troubling injury as he prepares for his 17th NFL season, but rival teams still expect the Los Angeles Rams quarterback to be at the peak of his game when he recovers. Stafford has not taken part in any training camp practices because of

3:00pm: When speaking to the media after practice, McVay said (via Barshop) Stafford’s non-participation in today’s practice came about through an abundance of caution after his back “didn’t feel good enough.” When asked if surgery has received consideration, McVay added no discussions on that front have taken place. This situation remains

The Los Angeles Chargers hired head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2024 to unlock quarterback Justin Herbert’s potential. He may be on the verge of doing that. The Athletic’s Mike Sando published his annual QB tiers Monday, which features opinions from 50 anonymous executives and coaches. The tiers are numbered one through

The Titans have not looked to add a quarterback in the wake of losing Will Levis for the season. The team has nevertheless made a change at the position. Trevor Siemian was signed by Tennessee on Monday, per a team announcement. In a corresponding move, Tim Boyle was released. Siemian will now receive an

Quarterback Sam Darnold received a three-year, $100.5M contract from the Seattle Seahawks back in March after he helped the 2024 Minnesota Vikings win 14 of 17 regular-season games to reach the playoffs.  For an article published on Monday, Darnold spoke with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about why he’s confident he has found

Landon Dickerson was carted off the field with a right leg injury during practice on Sunday, as detailed by ESPN’s Tim McManus. It quickly became clear testing would be needed on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. The latest update on the matter comes from McManus’ colleague Adam Schefter,

For an article published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic revealed that a panel of six general managers, six assistant general managers, six former general managers, five other executives, eight head coaches and 19 other coaches ranked Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers as the 14th-best signal-caller in

Austin Corbett will remain a starter during his fourth Panthers season. Head coach Dave Canales announced on Monday Corbett has won the team’s center competition. Corbett joined Carolina on a three-year, $26.25MM deal in 2022. He managed to remain healthy during his debut Panthers season, but injuries limited the 29-year-old to a total

Quarterback Dak Prescott has indicated he plans to lead the Dallas Cowboys on a deep playoff run this season. He’d better.  It’s easy to argue no QB needs a postseason run more than the Cowboys star. The Athletic’s Mike Sando published his annual QB tiers Monday. The survey featured thoughts

Jamaal Williams took part in a workout with the Bears over the weekend. Another free agent visit has now been lined up. Williams will meet with the Dolphins today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Miami’s backfield is set to be led once again by De’Von Achane, with 2024 fourth-rounder Jaylen Wright set to operate in

Shedeur Sanders was quite the popular figure among Cleveland Browns fans who called into local sports radio programs on Monday after the rookie quarterback enjoyed a solid pro debut in the club’s preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers on Friday night.  For an article published on Monday, Albert Breer of

Alexander Mattison will not be available to the Dolphins in 2025. The veteran running back is dealing with a neck injury which will require season-ending surgery, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Mattison was injured during yesterday’s preseason game against the Bears. He was transported by ambulance to a Chicago hospital, and

Patrick Mahomes didn’t have much to do in his first preseason cameo of 2025, but as usual, he did it well. Mahomes threw one pass for one yard and one touchdown to second-year wide receiver Jason Brownlee in his lone drive. After a down season statistically for Mahomes in 2024

A set of Sunday workouts for the Commanders quickly resulted in a deal being worked out for linebacker Duke Riley. More signings have taken place on Monday. The Riley deal is now official, per the team. It was also announced that cornerbacks Essang Bassey and Antonio Hamilton have been signed. Both of them took part

It’s now no secret that the New England Patriots want Drake Maye to improve as a leader coming off an up-and-down rookie season.  During a Monday appearance on Boston sports radio station WEEI, first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel touched upon that aspect of Maye’s ongoing development. “The expectation is

The Titans could be shorthanded in the backfield to begin the regular season. Tyjae Spears is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is set to miss time as a result. [RELATED: Reviewing Titans’ Offseason] Head coach Brian Callahan said (via ESPN’s Turron Davenport) the team does not expect Spears to return in time

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith clearly believe 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers can be an upgrade for the team at quarterback over what Justin Fields and Russell Wilson offered the Steelers last season.   For an article published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic shared

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders received opportunities to impress in the club’s preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers, as he started the game after Kenny Pickett and fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel were slowed by hamstring injuries. Sanders largely looked like a signal-caller capable of eventually winning meaningful games

Leading up to the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft, numerous stories suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers could grab a quarterback in the first round of the player-selection process as rumors linked Pittsburgh with future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Per Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin admitted during

Following New Orleans’ 27-13 defeat at SoFi Stadium, first-year Saints head coach Kellen Moore addressed how Shough bounced back from a costly error. “We don’t want to create turnovers,” Moore said, per the Saints’ website. “We want to avoid those the best we can, but the way these guys respond

The Miami Dolphins reportedly don’t want to trade Tyreek Hill, but the star wide receiver might have other ideas after the team’s shaky preseason opener.  The Dolphins starting offense played one drive in Sunday’s 24-24 tie against the Chicago Bears. Hill didn’t suit up in the road game because of

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing a former first-round pick for the secondary after losing Lonnie Johnson Jr. to a broken fibula on Aug. 2. Per the Raiders, the team is signing veteran safety Terrell Edmunds to the roster ahead of their second preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. In a

Running backs are always popular in fantasy football drafts, but the wrong one can ruin your fantasy season. Think twice before adding any of these three ball-carriers to your roster. (Stats and rankings via Yahoo Sports) Breece Hall | New York Jets Despite averaging 4.6 yards per carry in three

Abdul Carter showed flashes of dominance in his preseason debut with the New York Giants on Saturday, and fellow pass-rusher Micah Parsons believes fans are going to see a lot more of that for years to come. Carter was disruptive on several plays at the line of scrimmage during the

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said (via ESPN’s Nate Taylor) that veteran safety Deon Bush suffered a torn Achilles in a preseason loss to the Cardinals on Saturday night. Bush was entering his fourth year in Kansas City and competing for a backend roster spot as a depth safety and

As the QB4 on the most recent depth chart, Shedeur Sanders will not jump to becoming the Cleveland Browns starter following his impressive performance against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. However, the fifth-round pick is trending toward moving up the depth chart this summer after going 14-of-23 passing for

Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Placed on IR: CB Robert Longerbeam Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Detroit Lions New England Patriots Signed: RB Deneric Prince, DE Jereme Robinson Waived: S Josh Minkins Placed on IR: RB Lan Larison New Orleans

The Philadelphia Eagles got a major injury scare during Sunday’s open practice at Lincoln Financial Field when Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson went down with a leg injury and had to be carted off to the locker room. Dickerson was reportedly unable to put any weight on his leg.  Dickerson,

Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson has taken another step in his return to the field after missing most of last season with a torn Achilles. Johnson passed his physical and was activated from the active/physically unable to perform list on Sunday, per senior team reporter Eric Allen. For the first

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix didn’t look like the player who shattered expectations as a rookie in his 2025 preseason debut. Nix played just three drives in Saturday’s 30-9 road win over the San Francisco 49ers. The 12th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft completed 6-of-11 passes for 31

The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league. Here are some of the best from this week’s games.  TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New

Sunday saw the Commanders host seven linebackers on a free agent visit. That effort has produced at least one signing. Duke Riley has a deal in place with Washington, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news comes not long after it was revealed Riley was among the veterans who took

Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris was stretchered off the field in a frightening scene on Friday night, but fortunately, there have been nothing but positive updates about his health since. Norris took a knee to the head while attempting a tackle in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s preseason game

The Miami Dolphins had an embarrassing moment during their joint practice with the Chicago Bears on Friday.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Miami Dolphins were without wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle when they played the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. Hill wasn’t a surprise, as the veteran is dealing with an oblique injury. However, it wasn’t clear why Waddle missed the Dolphins’ first preseason game until the

Jeff Wilson‘s recent workout for the 49ers did not result in a deal. With his original team dealing with a number of injuries in the backfield, though, a signing will now take place. Wilson is headed back to San Francisco, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former UDFA

Doubts persist about Travis Hunter‘s ability to play cornerback/wide receiver extensively in the NFL.  The Jacksonville Jaguars‘ rookie played both positions in Saturday’s 31-25 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Bleacher Report, the No. 2 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft lined up on 11 offensive snaps and

Preseason is in full swing around the NFL. As the countdown to Week 1 continues, key developments on a number of fronts have taken place recently. In case you missed any of this week’s top stories, here is a quick recap: Chargers Reunite With Allen, Lose Slater: Shortly after taking a

Justin Fields did enough in his lone drive for the New York Jets on Saturday night.  The fifth-year quarterback went 3-of-4 passing for 42 yards and rushed two times for 14 yards and a touchdown in the Jets’ 30-10 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Following the

Terrell Edmunds recently visited the Raiders, and that workout clearly went well. The veteran safety has an agreement in place, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The team has since announced the move. Lonnie Johnson Jr.‘s broken fibula has left the Raiders short on depth in the secondary. A

Matt Henningsen will not be available to the Broncos in 2025. The third-year Broncos defensive end suffered a torn Achilles, head coach Sean Payton said (via Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette). As a result of the injury, Henningsen will miss the coming campaign. The 2022 sixth-rounder managed to take part

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his preseason debut. Was that enough to help him climb the depth chart? Sanders started Friday’s road game against the Carolina Panthers instead of presumptive starter Joe Flacco, who was resting. Cleveland QBs Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel didn’t play because of

It appears the 49ers’ left guard position is settled. Per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, the job likely belongs to Ben Bartch, who re-signed with San Francisco in February. Bartch, 27, entered the league as a fourth-round pick of the Jaguars in 2020. He got into 41

Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings started 16 games last season and enjoyed a 79% snap share, both career-high marks. However, he may not be with the team in 2025. As ESPN’s Mike Reiss observes, Jennings was playing late in the fourth quarter of New England’s first preseason game on Friday, which

Prescott’s comment may have been tongue-in-cheek. Throughout the offseason, however, the 32-year-old QB has made it clear he believes Dallas is a championship contender.   After the Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl in February, Prescott said there isn’t a massive gap between the Cowboys and their NFC East

Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed is expected to be among Green Bay’s top pass catchers in 2025, just as he has been over each of his first two years in the league. Unfortunately, he is dealing with an injury that could jeopardize his availability for the start of the season.

The Houston Texans have signed veteran defensive back Jalen Mills, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Houston brought Mills in for a workout last week, and with some uncertainty surrounding several members of the team’s safety depth chart, Mills will provide an experienced reinforcement. Mills, 31, entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick