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Although Odell Beckham Jr. has enjoyed stretches that reminded of the stratospheric pace he was on early in his Giants tenure, the former superstar was never able to sustain that level. Injuries have played the lead role in that line of demarcation forming, and the wide receiver’s post-prime form has

Few know how to spend money like an NFL front office. This offseason, teams handed out over $4 billion in extensions alone, not to mention the several other billions spent in free agency.  But which were the shrewdest investments? Below, we examine the best value signings at five positions on

Najee Harris is not yet off the Chargers’ active/NFI list, a training camp-only designation that emerged after the running back sustained an unspecified eye injury in a fireworks accident July 4. But the free agency addition is ramping up his workload. The former first-round pick’s recovery has progressed to side

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still recovering from the ACL and MCL injury he suffered in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season, but head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an update on when fans might see him back on the gridiron. While not set in stone, Shanahan

In January, former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson guaranteed that his ex-teammate, first-year New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, would not “start off his career with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback in September.”  Johnson was right, as a new-look Jets regime led by Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey decided in February

Under Andy Reid’s command, the Kansas City Chiefs usually give their starters at least a full quarter of play in the second week of preseason. That might not be the case this time. In his Wednesday media availability, the future Hall of Fame coach all but ruled out Patrick Mahomes

The Saints dealt with a boatload of offensive line injuries in 2024, and they have continued into this year. The team has already lost Nick Saldiveri and Will Clapp to season-ending injuries, and now, Trevor Penning is dealing with turf toe, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Turf toe can cause lingering

As of Wednesday morning, the Washington Commanders and Terry McLaurin remained in a contract standoff. The 29-year-old wide receiver, in the final year of his current deal, requested a trade on July 31.  Team reporter John Keim of ESPN shared “why the two sides remain so far apart” regarding a

The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with running back James Cook on a four-year contract extension, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal has a base value of $48M with $30M in guaranteed money, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Cook’s $12M APY is the sixth-highest among NFL

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett became the subject of headlines when it was learned that he was cited for driving 100 mph in a 60 mph zone on an interstate in a Cleveland suburb several hours after the Browns opened the preseason with a 30-10 win at the Carolina Panthers on

The Dallas Cowboys need to figure out what to do with Micah Parsons because whatever they’re doing right now isn’t working. Team owner Jerry Jones said he was willing to “stir the pot” when asked about Parsons’ contract stalemate and trade request. Given Parsons’ character, that may have rubbed him

The Bills have reached an agreement with running back James Cook on a four-year contract extension, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly grew “fed up with” George Pickens before they traded the mercurial wide receiver to the Dallas Cowboys in May.  While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, first-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Pickens has been nothing but a model employee over his first several months with

As soon as it was confirmed on Tuesday that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook planned to resume practicing because things had “changed” regarding his desire for a contract extension, it seemed to be a matter of when and not if fans would learn that the two sides had come

2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel became somewhat of a forgotten figure regarding the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition after 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders played well in Cleveland’s preseason opener at the Carolina Panthers on Friday.  Neither Gabriel nor presumed Cleveland backup Kenny Pickett played in the Carolina game as they

Before Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones shared a locker room with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, Jones and future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers were teammates with the Green Bay Packers from 2017 through the 2022 season.  Jones recently claimed that he sees some of Rodgers in McCarthy heading into what

The Atlanta Falcons could be without a top target for a portion of the regular season. On July 25, Darnell Mooney suffered an injury that was believed to be significant enough to keep the wide receiver out of practice for a “few weeks” during training camp. A few weeks later, Mooney

Whether it’s based on the expectations of the fans, a new contract, a past track record or trying to re-write a narrative, quarterbacks are always under the microscope.  Every NFL starting quarterback faces some degree of pressure, but that pressure is far from equal across the league. Now with the

Last fall, some members of the NFL community suggested that Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce was distracted by his much-publicized relationship with entertainment superstar Taylor Swift and his off-the-field business endeavors as he went six straight games without a touchdown reception.  During a recent chat with Sean

Shortly after Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, a clip of him confronting Browns insider Tony Grossi went viral.  Sanders can be heard in the video accusing Grossi of saying only “negative stuff about me.” During Monday’s edition of “The

When Travis Kelce started dating music star Taylor Swift, he rocketed from NFL star to one of the most talked about people in the United States. But after a season with his fewest receiving yards (823) and touchdowns (3) since his first season as a regular player in 2014, the

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 from

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris still has yet to return to action after a July 4 fireworks accident, and it sounds like he does not necessarily have a job guaranteed to him when he does. Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman admitted Tuesday that the team is planning a

Jon Gruden sent another warning shot toward the NFL after scoring a major win in court. On Tuesday, Gruden welcomed a ruling that will force the NFL to litigate the circumstances of his firing in court rather than closed-door arbitration. The former Las Vegas Raiders coach made clear that he

The team needs depth at wide receiver, and OBJ makes sense in that regard. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Ravens made a whopping 11 selections during the 2022 NFL Draft, nine of which are still in Baltimore and eligible for a contract extension. First-round picks Kyle Hamilton (No. 14 overall) and Tyler Linderbaum (No. 25 overall) have emerged as priorities for the Ravens, along with fourth-rounder Isaiah Likely.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel raised some questions Monday with his cryptic comment about wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs did not play in Friday’s preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, but the move did not attract much attention. Diggs is still coming back from a torn ACL, and the

A Minnesota Vikings wide receiver’s season is already over. The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that wide receiver Rondale Moore is being placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a leg injury that he suffered in the team’s first preseason game against the Houston Texans this past weekend. It is

Here are the latest minor moves from around the league: Arizona Cardinals Signed: WR Kelly Akharaiyi Placed on IR: WR Trishton Jackson Awarded via waivers: OL Roy Mbaeteka Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks

Caleb Williams was considered the top prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, but a Super Bowl champion wasn’t wild about the Chicago Bears quarterback.  In a story published Tuesday, The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg shared excerpts from Seth Wickersham’s new book, “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback,” set to release Sept. 9.

The Saints have lost another piece of interior offensive line depth with center Will Clapp joining guard Nick Saldiveri on season-ending injured reserve, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Clapp, 29, is dealing with a Lisfranc injury, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. He was listed as the Saints’ second-team center

The big injury news for the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday involved starting quarterback Jordan Love. That is not their only concern.  While Love is expected to be sidelined for at least the next week, the Packers are also dealing with a growing list of injuries at wide receiver, and

Not in the quarterback market until they traded Geno Smith days before free agency, the Seahawks immediately became a contender for the top QB prize in this year’s FA class. The offensive coordinator they hired quietly became a key component in this late-emerging pursuit. The Seahawks had seen Smith extension

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell thinks he set his team up for failure last season with the messages he sent. The Lions won the NFC North and the top overall seed in the NFC Playoffs by going 15-2, but lost in their first playoff game to the Washington Commanders.

Reminding closely of the 49ers’ 2020 season, San Francisco’s latest NFC title defense skidded off track largely due to injuries. A difficult schedule, which came after two more late-summer contract sagas (Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams), ground up a depleted San Francisco roster, producing the same six wins the 2020

The Broncos starters didn’t look like Super Bowl contenders in their first preseason game. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Buffalo Bills avoided the worst-case scenario with Maxwell Hairston, but the first-round pick still looks unlikely to begin the season on time. How much of the season he misses now looks like the key question. Hairston suffered an LCL sprain early in training camp. While this represented a significant

The Bills avoided the worst-case scenario with Maxwell Hairston, but the first-round pick still looks unlikely to begin the season on time. How much of the season he misses now looks like the key question. Hairston suffered an LCL sprain early in training camp. While this represented a significant break

During a recent edition of the “Orange and Brown Talk Podcast,” Cleveland Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested that Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski may not be prepared for the “potential fan backlash” that could arise regarding the team’s handling of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

The Raiders’ secondary will look much different in 2025 than it did last year. Further changes could be coming at the cornerback spot in particular. [RELATED: Recapping Raiders’ Offseason] Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal writes it would not come as a surprise if a cornerback addition were to

The NFL season is quickly approaching, which also means fantasy football drafts have begun as fans try to put together their ideal rosters. Whether it be injuries, a new team or simply unknowns going into the season, some players present a larger risk than others when drafting the ultimate fantasy

The Jets’ quarterback depth will be limited through their remaining training camp practices and preseason games. Tyrod Taylor is recovering from a knee scope, head coach Aaron Glenn said on Tuesday (via ESPN’s Rich Cimini). Taylor is set to miss the rest of the preseason while rehabbing, but the Jets

A new NFL season is just around the corner, and just as a fresh campaign presents an opportunity for Super Bowl-hopefuls to reach the promised land, it also gives teams that missed the postseason a chance to aim for more.  While there should be several familiar franchises in the 2025

James Cook and the Buffalo Bills may have finally found some common ground. The disgruntled running back had refused to practice as he pushed for a new contract. However, head coach Sean McDermott is optimistic about getting a deal done, revealing that they’ve made some progress. “I would say that

Demarcus Robinson concluded the legal situation related to a November 2024 DUI arrest last month. The veteran receiver entered a plea of no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge as part of an agreement which saw other charges dismissed. As a result, the expectation of a suspension has been in place

Brevin Jordan worked his way back from a 2024 ACL tear in time to take part in training camp with the Texans. The veteran tight end will not play this season, however. Jordan has been placed on injured reserve, per a team announcement. A serious leg injury suffered during practice

Brevin Jordan worked his way back from a 2024 ACL tear in time to take part in training camp with the Texans. The veteran tight end will not play this season, however. Jordan has been placed on injured reserve, per a team announcement. A serious leg injury suffered during practice yesterday

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already paid one star player on their defense, but with just less than a month before the 2025 season kicks off, they might need to pay another. Cameron  Heyward told the media he’s considering a holdout into the regular season.  “I’m looking to be valued,” the

Lloyd Howell received a public show of support from the NFLPA not long before a growing list of scandals led to his resignation as the union’s executive director. Fellow key official J.C. Tretter departed shortly thereafter, creating two notable vacancies in leadership positions. Since then, David White has landed the executive director

After a brief hold-in period, James Cook is set to return to the practice field. The extension-seeking running back will suit up Tuesday, per Bills head coach Sean McDermott. Cook attended training camp and initially took part in practices before adopting a hold-in stance. That approach continued into this past