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Almost immediately after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 28-14 to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC wild-card game in January, fans and analysts suggested that both the Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin could benefit from parting ways.  Steelers team president Art Rooney II made it known later that month that he

C.J. Gardner-Johnson‘s return to the Eagles lasted only one season. After helping Philadelphia win the Super Bowl in 2024, the veteran safety was traded to the Texans in a deal which included guard Kenyon Green changing teams and Day 3 picks being swapped. The move came as a surprise to

Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons recently indicated that he is “going to get [his] no matter what” regarding what is expected to be a historic contract extension.  During an appearance on the latest edition of the “Six Feet Under” podcast hosted by WWE legend The Undertaker, Parsons expressed some

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and current college football analyst Greg McElroy generated headlines when he recently revealed that a person “in the know” believes there’s a chance that legendary college head coach Nick Saban could return to the sidelines as soon as next year.  During Wednesday’s edition of “The Herd

As of the morning of July 17, there was no indication that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll will change his mind about naming veteran Russell Wilson the team’s starting quarterback over primary backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart.  For a piece published on Wednesday, Giants reporter Pat Leonard of the

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin wants a lucrative contract extension and raised some eyebrows when he said on Tuesday that he has “been pretty frustrated” regarding negotiations between his camp and the club.  During a Wednesday appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, Commanders tight end Zach Ertz

Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt has understandably become the subject of some interesting trade rumors because there’s no indication he will receive a contract extension offer to his liking before he’s due to report to training camp on July 23. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” longtime Steelers defensive

Russell Wilson may not be done anytime soon. Now 36 and preparing for his first full season with the New York Giants, Wilson recently affirmed his belief that he can and wants to continue playing football into his early 40s.  Speaking to Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated, Wilson expressed confidence in his

San Francisco doubled down on improving its defensive line after selecting Mykel Williams in the first round the night before. Many expected the 49ers to address the interior of the line on Day 1, but Collins fell to them in the second round all the same. A fifth-year senior (thanks

Miller leads active players in sacks (129.5), per Pro Football Reference. However, he’s joining Washington after a rocky tenure with the Buffalo Bills.  Miller signed a six-year, $120M deal with the Bills before the 2022 season. He would record eight sacks and 12 QB hits in 11 games in his

It’s the 49ers to the rescue! After waiting in a holding pattern since May 9, we’ve finally seen a third second-round pick sign their rookie contract. Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins is the player to break the standstill after signing his rookie contract with the 49ers, per Adam Schefter of

After parting ways in recent years with former first-round picks Montez Sweat and Chase Young, Washington depended on a pair of former Cowboys in Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. for most of its pass rushing sets in 2024. The latter of two led the Commanders in sacks last year

Before the New York Jets gave quarterback Justin Fields a two-year contract, essentially a lottery ticket, in March, first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn worked to stop the Fields-led offense of the Chicago Bears when he served as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Former Lions passing game coordinator Tanner

Washington is adding a major veteran at a key position of need. After deciding not to draft a pass rusher back in April, the Commanders have moved to add a proven veteran. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, veteran pass rusher Von Miller is signing with the Commanders. Nicki

The Los Angeles Chargers planned to use a one-two punch at running back this season, but that may have to wait.  L.A. signed RB Najee Harris to a one-year deal in free agency to pair him with rookie RB Omarion Hampton (pick No. 22). Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said

Bengals rookies are supposed to report to the team’s facilities this coming Saturday, with Wednesday standing as the start date for training camp, so the next few days will be crucial for getting past the contract situation between the team and first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart. According to Kelsey Conway

Let’s start with the glaring fact that Surtain was the best non-offensive player in the NFL, winning Defensive Player of the Year. He was not only a Pro Bowler, but he was also a First Team All-Pro selection, something that Gardner did not achieve in 2024.  Winning these awards speaks

With rookies starting to report for training camp, we’ve got a good number of minor moves for the first time in a while today: Baltimore Ravens Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Smith, a former fourth-round pick out of Northern Iowa for the Giants, has decided to

It certainly seems to outsiders that people within the New England Patriots, such as first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, want second-year quarterback Drake Maye to grow as a leader before the 2025 season gets underway.  For a piece published on Wednesday, Patriots insider Chad Graff of The Athletic shared additional

When the Dolphins acquired Darren Waller, the veteran tight end’s cap hit stood beyond $10MM. That is no longer the case, as the Dolphins and the unretiring tight end have agreed on a new structure after the unexpected trade. The Giants had acquired Waller’s Raiders extension in March 2023, only

A significant reason the Pittsburgh Steelers and pass-rusher T.J. Watt haven’t yet come to terms on a multiyear contract extension is that the sides disagree on the amount of guaranteed money to be attached to the deal.  During a Wednesday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider

Daiyan Henley played just 53 defensive snaps as a rookie. By his second season, the 2023 third-round pick moved into the Chargers’ defensive signal-caller role as an every-down linebacker — for a defense that made a substantial leap. The Bolts have Henley signed for two more seasons, and they re-signed

Shemar Stewart remains the lone unsigned first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 17th overall pick is still stuck in a frustrating high-stakes contract standoff as training camps are just a few days away. With cornerback Jahdae Barron of the Denver Broncos officially signing his rookie deal,

Najee Harris‘ injury sustained in a fireworks accident will delay his start to Chargers training camp. Although the free agency addition is expected to begin the season on time, his work with his new team is on hold. The Chargers are expected to place Harris on their NFI list, GM

The Denver Broncos have officially come to terms with first-round pick Jahdae Barron, marking an important milestone as the team gets prepared for training camp.  Barron, the former Texas Longhorns corner, was selected 20th in the 2025 NFL Draft and is widely expected to be an essential piece in a

The NFL recently announced important dates for the remainder of 2025 on through the 2026 offseason. Here are some dates to file away during these periods: Key dates remaining on the 2025 NFL calendar: August 5: Window to trade an unsigned rookie draftee closes August 26: Teams can stash two

Of course, some believe last year’s trophy should have gone to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who won the award in 2019 and 2023. Jackson shined in 2024, finishing as the league’s sixth-leading passer with a career-high 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Allen finished as the league’s 12th-leading

With the Colts’ veterans due to report in less than a week, quarterback Anthony Richardson is “going to be good going into training camp,” according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder. Richardson injured his shoulder during OTAs and missed mandatory minicamp, giving new teammate Daniel Jones a chance to take an early lead

The New York Jets secured another key building block for their team through 2030.  On Tuesday, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner agreed to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension. The deal makes the fourth overall pick of the 2022 draft the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, according to NFL Network Insider Tom

Bengals first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart has been working out at Texas A&M’s facilities, as first reported by 247 Sports’ Ben Elliott (via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnnati Enquirer). That has stirred speculation that he could be seeking a return to his alma mater amid his rookie contract dispute with

Ja’Marr Chase has officially been named the best wide receiver in the NFL by executives, coaches and scouts.  He tops the list that places him in front of stars like Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and CeeDee Lamb. The rest of the top 10 includes A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Malik

Ever since the Cleveland Browns wrapped up spring workouts in June, numerous reports have indicated that 2025 fifth-round draft pick Shedeur Sanders essentially has no real chance to win the four-way competition for the team’s starting quarterback job.  Sanders will spend the summer battling for reps with veteran Joe Flacco,

The Cincinnati Bengals remain involved in contract standoffs with veteran pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson and 2025 first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart as Cincinnati rookie players prepare to report to training camp this weekend.  On Wednesday, NFL analyst Ben Solak of ESPN predicted how the Bengals-related sagas will end.  “I remain confident

The Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal this offseason, indicating that they do not see the 13-year veteran as a multi-year proposition under center. If his contract wasn’t enough, the Giants’ selection of Jaxson Dart in the first round hammered the message home: Wilson will be starting in New

As of the morning of July 16, Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons remained on track to report to training camp on July 21 without having his desired contract extension in hand.  While speaking at his football camp on Tuesday, Parsons offered quite a prediction regarding his financial future.  “…I’m

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is in the final year of his current contract and caused a stir when he said on Tuesday that he has “been pretty frustrated” regarding discussions between his camp and the organization.  The Athletic’s David Aldridge shared in a piece published on Tuesday how the two sides could come to

One of the biggest decisions made by the Los Angeles Rams this offseason was replacing veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp with Davante Adams.  During Tuesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, Rams receiver Puka Nacua raved about being able to learn from Adams heading into the 2025 season.  “Davante,

San Francisco 49ers legend and Hall of Famer Joe Montana recently endorsed the club locking quarterback Brock Purdy down via a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause this past spring. During a recent appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, 49ers tight end George Kittle

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins’ status is unknown after he was arrested on charges of battery and domestic violence regarding an alleged incident said to have occurred on July 7.  Judkins had not yet signed his rookie contract as of Wednesday, and it seems he may not be among

USA Today’s Nate Davis recently rolled out his 2025 rankings of NFL uniforms. According to Davis, the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders finished tied for first, raising questions about what makes an NFL uniform truly iconic. With the league’s relaxed rules on alternate jerseys and Nike’s splashy “Rivalries”

Jahmyr Gibbs has hinted at a notable role change this upcoming season, which should bode well for fantasy players who own or plan to select the Detroit Lions running back in their drafts. At his youth football camp at Ford Field in Detroit last week, the RB explained that new

Free-agency signing Daniel Jones seemingly entered the Indianapolis Colts’ summer break penciled in as the club’s Week 1 starting quarterback, if only because third-year pro Anthony Richardson was shut down from throwing in late May after he experienced discomfort in his surgically-repaired shoulder.  Jones ended the 2024 season serving as

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III recently touched upon what he learned about quarterback Aaron Rodgers after Rodgers invited some of his new teammates to complete some pre-training camp workouts in Malibu.  On the latest edition of the “Chipped Ham & Football” podcast hosted by Steelers insider Brian Batko of the

One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure as Wilson’s extension,

Things were going too smoothly for the Washington Commanders. On Tuesday, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin pierced what’s been a positive offseason in the nation’s capital with sharp words about his ongoing contract negotiations with the front office. “I’ve been pretty frustrated, I’m not going to lie,” McLaurin told reporters

The Kansas City Chiefs contract extension with star guard Trey Smith on Tuesday was significant for two reasons. From a Chiefs perspective, it locks in a key member of their offensive line and keeps a key protector of Patrick Mahomes in place for the foreseeable future. It is also significant

As rookies begin reporting to NFL training camps, most of the league’s 2025 second-round picks remain unsigned. On Tuesday, rookies from six teams — Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks — reported, joining Los Angeles Chargers rookies, who opened camp on

While a long list of second-round picks remain unsigned, there were only two first-round selections who had yet to sign their rookie pacts. One of those unsigned first rounders is Shemar Stewart, whose standoff with the Bengals has been extensively covered. The other was Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron, but

One of the certainties for the Green Bay Packers heading into the 2025 season is that the role of starting running back will go to Josh Jacobs. Barring injury, Jacobs will be one of the main pieces of the puzzle for Matt LaFleur’s offense and he very well may be

One minor move to pass along: Buffalo Bills The Bills made a bit of an unexpected move today when they placed rookie defensive end Landon Jackson on the physically unable to perform list. While the nature of the injury hasn’t been reported, a source told Ryan O’Halloran of The Buffalo News