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The cornerback position is going to have to step up this season if the Green Bay Packers want to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. They let go of All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. To be fair to the Packers, he could never stay healthy. Still, losing even the thought of

Cam Heyward seemed to grow fed up with the Aaron Rodgers waiting game earlier this offseason, but the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has quickly taken a liking to his team’s new quarterback. Rodgers took much, much longer than expected to sign with the Steelers in free agency. When asked

NFL teams are continuing to adjust their rosters to weather injuries and add depth with preseason games kicking off later this week. Here are the latest minor moves from around the league: Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions Signed: CB Luq Barcoo, CB D.J. Miller Waived/injured: RB Kye Robichaux Placed

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t in a rush to extend EDGE Micah Parsons.  Parsons, set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, has requested a trade. Jones’ latest comment suggests they won’t reach an agreement soon.  “It took a long time with Emmitt Smith,” Jones told

Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence continues to gain momentum, as the Tampa Bay quarterback just landed at No. 50 on the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2025. It marks his first appearance since 2021 where he clocked in at No. 71. After bouncing between teams and facing a ton of questions about

In a rare preseason player-for-player deal, the Raiders are trading cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles in return for defensive tackle Thomas Booker, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Both players will have to pass a physical for the trade to go through, according to The Athletic’s Brooks Kubena. Bennett, a 2023

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has a long way to go to before joining the first-team offense. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is expected to miss four to five weeks due to a high ankle sprain suffered last Friday, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Head coach Sean McDermott said on Sunday (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter) that Shakir was considered “week to week.” The fourth-year wideout stepped up

The New England Patriots desperately need a skill-position player to step up and make a difference in their offense this season, and a member of their rookie class might be ready to assume that role. Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has shown off his explosive ability through the first week-plus

The 49ers made a slew of roster moves on Monday. Included among them is the release of veteran kicker Greg Joseph. In May, the 49ers signed Joseph as a contender for the 2025 kicking gig. The 31-year-old took part in minicamp and the opening stages of training camp, but his time

The Atlanta Falcons apparently didn’t learn from last season. On Monday, head coach Raheem Morris told NFL Network that the Falcons’ top two quarterbacks, starter Michael Penix Jr. and backup Kirk Cousins, won’t play in the team’s preseason opener this Friday against the Detroit Lions. The team’s cautious approach with

A pectoral injury will leave Kevin Givens sidelined for the foreseeable future. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday (via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows) the veteran defensive tackle will miss “a chunk” of the 2025 season. Givens entered the league with low expectations as an undrafted free agent, but he has managed to

The injury bug continues to hit the San Francisco 49ers this summer, and it has changed the outlook of some of the battles in training camp.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

AUGUST 4: Sanders recently underwent surgery to address the injury, 9News’ Mike Klis reports. Payton specified the issue was actually a ligament in Sanders’ foot, rather than a tendon. That is a somewhat encouraging correction given the different recovery timeline which should be in store as a result. Nevertheless, Payton noted

As of Monday afternoon, it certainly seemed that neither free-agency signing Daniel Jones nor 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson had grabbed any significant lead in the competition for the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job.  During a recent chat with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Jones reflected on the final days of

Keenan Allen worked out with the Chargers last week as the sides contemplate a reunion. No deal has been signed yet, but that will be the case if head coach Jim Harbaugh has his way. When speaking to the media on Monday, Harbaugh said (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim) Allen’s workout went well.

Terry McLaurin has been the Washington Commanders’ top wide receiver since he burst onto the scene as a third-round pick in 2019.  With five 1,000-yard campaigns in the last five years, “Scary Terry” has proved his worth as a premier pass-catcher. McLaurin played an integral role in leading Washington’s offense

Roster cuts following training camp and the preseason represents a time when a number of roster moves are made in the NFL. At or around that time, the Titans could be a team to watch closely. Tennessee is “open” to making at least one defensive addition late in free agency,

The Washington Commanders were one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last season with rookie QB Jayden Daniels leading the franchise to the NFC Championship game. The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles proved to be too much in a 55-23 win, but the season was still a success for

Kaleb McGary‘s tenure in Atlanta will continue past 2025. Team and player have agreed to a two-year, $30MM extension, per an announcement from McGary’s agent. The Falcons have since confirmed the news. Prior to today’s deal, McGary was on track for free agency next spring. Now, however, he is on

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton believes his team is a legitimate Super Bowl contender after quarterback and 2024 first-round draft pick Bo Nix was better than advertised as a rookie starter.  During a recent chat with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Payton gave the Nix hype train some extra

2025 marks the first year in which Charles Cross is eligible for an extension. The Seahawks’ left tackle said in June he would be interested in a long-term pact, and that stance has not changed. [RELATED: Recapping Seahawks’ Offseason] “I want to be in Seattle for my career,” the former first-rounder said (via

Some NFL analysts and reporters suggested throughout the offseason that the Atlanta Falcons should essentially take whatever they could get for veteran Kirk Cousins. That move would have avoided a potentially awkward situation related to the club entering springtime workouts with 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. serving as its

Roger McCreary has served as a mainstay in the Titans’ secondary during his three years in the league. The team’s slot corner is eligible for a new deal, and an extended stay in Tennessee would be welcomed in this case. “The Titans drafted me, I feel like this is always home

The Denver Broncos haven’t won a playoff game since Super Bowl 50. Head coach Sean Payton expects that to change in 2025.  Payton won a Super Bowl as New Orleans Saints HC during the 2009 season. He says the 2025 Broncos could do the same.  “The short-term goal is winning

James Cook took part in mandatory minicamp in June and participated in the opening practices of training camp. The extension-seeking running back elected not to take part in Sunday’s practice, however. That shift to a hold-in drew questions about whether or not it would continue. Indeed, ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg notes Cook

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle and 2022 second-round draft pick Luke Goedeke is on track to enter the upcoming season in a contract year.  During a recent appearance on Tampa Bay sports radio station WDAE, Goedeke addressed a future that is filled with some uncertainty this summer.  “It’s definitely on

As of the first Monday of August, there was no indication that 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders had any real chance to emerge as the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback. During a Monday morning appearance on Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan, Browns

Los Angeles Rams veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a “week-to-week” designation throughout training camp as he deals with lingering back soreness.  According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop and Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Sunday that Stafford won’t participate in Monday’s jog-through

Happy 76th birthday to Super Bowl XVII champion and MVP, Hall-of-Famer and Washington Commanders legend John “Diesel,” Riggins! Riggins was a force in the Washington backfield for nine seasons, carrying the ball 1,988 times for 7,472 yards and 79 touchdowns. Despite playing just eight games in the 1982 regular season,

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook changed course regarding his desire for a multi-year contract extension when he did not participate in Sunday’s team practice because he made what he referred to as a “business” decision.  Later in the day, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero indicated Bills fans shouldn’t necessarily

The relationship between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is severed to the point the two-time first-team All-Pro publicly requested a trade. In response, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones brushed the request off as simply something that can happen during a contract negotiation.  While it’s unlikely Parsons is actually sent out

The Buffalo Bills have been knocking on the door of a Super Bowl for the past few years, but for various reasons, the breakthrough has never come. Whether it is due to heartbreaking playoff losses, injuries or poorly timed defensive breakdowns, the Bills have consistently fallen just short of reaching

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook took another step in his attempts to get a new contract extension from the team on Sunday, opting to sit out a mandatory, full-team practice. When asked why he sat out the practice, he told a small group of Buffalo reporters that it was

Adonai Mitchell’s rookie season had its fair share of growing pains, but the Indianapolis Colts wideout is entering his sophomore campaign with a new level of comfort that he believes will make all the difference. “Last year, it just felt like I was ripping and running from the start of

The Cleveland Browns are a step closer to finding their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.  The Browns had a four-way race for the QB1 job entering training camp. Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders were long-shot contenders for the gig.  The real competition has been between Kenny Pickett and

It’s been a lucrative weekend for some of the NFL’s defensive tackles. Just one day after the Denver Broncos locked in Zach Allen on a long-term deal, the Miami Dolphins did the same with another Zach — Zach Sieler — and signed him to a three-year, $67 million extension that

After hosting him for a workout yesterday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, the 49ers have opted to add veteran free agent receiver Robbie Chosen to their roster for training camp. To make room for Chosen on the roster, another wide receiver, Marquez Callaway, was released. Chosen — who originally

The New York Jets may have just found a gem in rookie tight end Mason Taylor. The 2025 second-round pick out of LSU is already turning heads through two weeks of training camp, showing off the kind of polish and poise that made him an intriguing prospect throughout the draft

Early this morning, the Jaguars announced that they have placed offensive lineman Dennis Daley on the reserve/retired list. Not much information has followed the announcement, but it appears Daley is hanging up his cleats at only 28 years old. Daley came into the league as a sixth-round pick out of

D.K. Metcalf has faced plenty of steep competition through his first six NFL seasons, both during games and practice, but the star wide receiver has noticed something different in his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During an interview with Ian Rapoport and Steve Smith of NFL Network on

An offensive weapon’s injury may give running back James Cook more leverage in contract negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.  Buffalo wide receiver Khalil Shakir could miss four to five weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain on Friday, via CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This puts him at risk of missing

Just when it seems the Miami Dolphins and wide receiver Tyreek Hill are settling their issues, they resurface. After Friday’s practice, Hill said the Dolphins should stop using undersized running back De’Von Achane (5-foot-9, 188 pounds) in short-yardage situations. The WR added they should use RB Jaylen Wright (5-foot-10, 210

August 3rd, 2025 at 6:30pm CST by Ely Allen The Dolphins are getting ahead on some future contract situations, apparently, agreeing to extend defensive tackle Zach Sieler despite his having two years remaining on his original deal. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the extension is a three-year, $67.75MM deal with $44MM

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams may not deliver a high-flying offense in their first season together. The coach admitted the unit needs work after Sunday’s practice. “Sloppier than we were hoping we would be at this point,” Johnson said, via The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. “We

Here are the minor NFL moves to close out the first weekend of August: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Waived: T Ozzie Hutchinson Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Tennessee Titans A couple more players waived with injury designations recently have made their

Young isn’t alone. Too many players look rusty in early regular-season games. Three quarters of play across the preseason games wouldn’t hurt and would be greatly appreciated by fans of the team, especially by those in attendance. 2. Fewer punts Preseason games should limit each team to one punt per

It has become clear this offseason that Alex Anzalone is seeking a new pact. The ninth-year linebacker said at the start of training camp that he is “disappointed” with the state of his financial situation with the Lions. Talks on an arrangement of some kind continued in the wake of Anzalone’s comments,

The Indianapolis Colts had a scary moment on Sunday when a running back went down during an 11-on-11 team period. Per James Boyd of The Athletic, practice had to be stopped for 10 minutes while trainers attended to running back Salvon Ahmed, who suffered a “severe leg injury” after he

D.K. Metcalf will take on George Pickens‘ role as the Steelers’ No. 1 receiver in 2025 and beyond. As the regular season approaches, Pittsburgh still faces questions about the secondary WR spots. As things stand, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson are positioned to handle larger workloads than they have so far in their brief NFL careers. Austin