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Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman and team captain Cameron Heyward recently campaigned for the club to pay star pass-rusher T.J. Watt.  Not long after Heyward offered his comments, the Steelers gave Watt a three-year, $123M deal that included $108M guaranteed.  During the latest edition of the “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward” podcast, the

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was no longer the subject of trade rumors by the time veteran Dolphins players reported for training camp on Tuesday.  While speaking with reporters at camp, Hill vowed that he will be “better as a leader” for a team that’s facing plenty of uncertainty

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Frankie Luvu has quietly been one of the NFL’s most unique defenders over the past few seasons, and in 2024, Luvu finally received the national recognition that his play deserves.  After joining the Washington Commanders and getting to play under Dan Quinn, Luvu has earned his first nod on the

The Denver Broncos‘ Super Bowl chances this season hinge on quarterback Bo Nix taking another step. He may be on the verge of doing that. Nix finished third in 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year voting behind Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.

Not every NFL player is showing up to their respective team training camp a happy camper. Stalled contract negotiations are souring the mood and, in some cases, players aren’t showing up at all. Here are five players stuck in contract limbo as camp begins. DE Trey Hendrickson  The rest of

Trey Hendrickson has officially begun his training camp holdout, and the Cincinnati Bengals star says there has been one main issue in his contract negotiations with the team. Hendrickson, who is set to make a base salary of $16M in the final season of his deal this year, has been

Reports of dissatisfaction in the case of Terry McLaurin have been prevalent through much of the Commanders’ offseason. No extension agreement is in place with training camp set to begin, but communication is taking place between team and player. “I think everybody in this building values Terry very much,” general manager Adam Peters said on

There is an expectation that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is going to take a big leap forward in Year 2 of his career. He is not only looking for a big step forward, he is looking to re-write the Bears’ franchise record books. Williams said on Tuesday that one

Jamal Adams has his next NFL opportunity lined up. The veteran safety is signing with the Raiders, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Moments before news of the signing broke, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal noted Adams was present for a free agent visit. Things have clearly gone according to

Brian Schottenheimer served as a consultant (2022) and, later, as offensive coordinator (2023-24) with the Dallas Cowboys before he was promoted to the role of head coach after the club parted ways with Mike McCarthy this past January. During a recent chat with Michael Silver of The Athletic, Schottenheimer revealed

While Micah Parsons is still seeking a new contract, the star pass rusher was in attendance for the start of Cowboys training camp. However, it sounds like the veteran won’t be hitting the practice field anytime soon. [RELATED: DE Micah Parsons: Cowboys Ownership Has Made Negotiations “More Complicated” Than Necessary]

A report last week indicated that 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings wanted either a new contract or a trade. The veteran is still expected to report to training camp on Wednesday, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his wideout hasn’t formally requested out of San Francisco, per ESPN’s

Despite joining the Titans earlier this offseason, Lorenzo Carter won’t be suiting up for his new squad. The veteran edge rusher informed the Titans that he plans to retire, according to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website. Carter will land on the reserve/retired list. “He notified us yesterday that he

He’s a surefire first-ballot Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame honoree, breaking out while at LSU (2010-11). During his freshman and sophomore seasons, he forced 11 fumbles with eight recoveries, four interceptions and four total touchdowns while finishing fifth in Heisman voting in 2011. Mathieu was dismissed from the team in

Following Tyrann Mathieu‘s sudden retirement announcement earlier today, the Saints have already found a potential replacement. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the team is signing veteran safety Julian Blackmon. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported earlier this evening that New Orleans was working to add Blackmon as a Honey Badger replacement.

Matthew Stafford’s latest injury raises concerns about the depth of the Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback room.  Stafford suffered a back injury last season, and it’s bothering him again at training camp. Rams head coach Sean McVay said the medical concern will force the QB to miss five practices, but it’s

Alex Anzalone wants to stick in Detroit long-term, but it’s uncertain if the Lions feel the same way. Speaking with reporters today, the impending free agent linebacker acknowledged that he’s upset by the lack of progress regarding an extension. “I’m disappointed, I’ll just say that. I’m disappointed,” Anzalone said today

Micah Parsons is not holding back on his feelings regarding his lack of a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys. One of the best pass-rushers in the league, Parsons is heading into the fifth and final year of his contract with the Cowboys. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent in

With training camps kicking off around the NFL, teams continue to make adjustments to their rosters. Here are today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Waived: DT Dante Barnett Placed on active/NFI: RB Zack Moss Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Waived: CB Keydrain Calligan Jacksonville Jaguars

Finding undervalued players on draft day is key to winning fantasy leagues. These 25 players could be difference-makers for fantasy football rosters heading into the 2025 season.   Dan Powers / USA Today Sports Images Benson showed flashes as a rookie, but the third-round pick was stuck behind James Conner.

A report last week indicated that 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings either wanted a new contract or a trade. The veteran is still expected to report to training camp tomorrow, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his wideout hasn’t formally requested out of San Francisco (per ESPN’s Nick

Moon’s reasoning for this take was not due to stats or accolades, because both have great numbers and awards, rather Moon was focused on the surrounding cast around Jackson. While he was complimentary of Allen and the team around him, he emphasized that the Ravens had a strong secondary, incredible

Terry McLaurin did not report to Commanders training camp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, marking the start of a holdout amid his protracted extension talks with the team. Washington’s veterans were due to report today for a conditioning test, which was described as an “unofficial start” to training camp by

Jimmy Graham is calling it a career. The veteran tight end confirmed a report from John DeShazier of the Saints website that he’s indeed hanging up his cleats. After sitting out the 2022 campaign, Graham returned to New Orleans for the 2023 season. After hauling in four touchdowns that season,

Jimmy Graham is calling it a career. The veteran tight end confirmed a report from John DeShazier of the Saints website that he’s indeed hanging up his cleats. After sitting out the 2022 campaign, Graham returned to New Orleans for the 2023 season. After hauling in four touchdowns that season,

Jordan Love entered the 2024 NFL season with increased expectations after a strong campaign in 2023. Love’s emergence as a future star helped the Green Bay Packers reach the playoffs in 2023 and earned him the No. 34 spot on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list.  Unfortunately for Love, 2024

The Bears are making some veteran additions to their defense before training camp starts on Wednesday by signing defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon and defensive back Tre Flowers, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. To make room on the roster, the team waived defensive back Alex Cook and defensive end Jereme Robinson,

Jamal Adams is getting another fresh start. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Las Vegas Raiders are signing the veteran safety. Pete Carroll reunites with a familiar face in Adams, who previously played under him in Seattle. The reunion signals a decision to bolster their young secondary with experience

The Panthers are releasing Josey Jewell, per team writer Darin Gantt, clearing a roster spot as the veteran linebacker continues his recovery from a concussion suffered last December. The two sides did try to find common ground on a revised contract, per Joe Person of The Athletic, but a release

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement on social media (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport), ending the Honey Badger’s sterling 12-year career. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said that the team was informed of Mathieu’s decision in advance, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, but it still came as somewhat of

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement on social media (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport), ending the Honey Badger’s sterling 12-year career. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said that the team was informed of Mathieu’s decision in advance, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, but it still came as somewhat of a

Some members of the NFL community were surprised to learn in late June that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had signed head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht to multiyear contract extensions.  During a recent chat with Ira Kaufman of the JoeBucsFan website, Bowles discussed receiving such a strong vote

The Cowboys are among the teams making free agent moves just ahead of training camp. Veteran defensive end James Houston has a deal in place, as first reported by Jon Machota of The Athletic. Houston was one of three edge rushers who recently conducted a workout with the team, per ESPN’s

The Buffalo Bills must realize that retaining talented skill players keeps their Super Bowl window open. Bills fourth-year running back James Cook is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has made it clear he wants an extension. However, the 2022 second-round pick isn’t holding out of training

The Giants have added some safety depth ahead of training camp. K’Von Wallace has a deal in place, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Wallace himself has since confirmed the pact. Today’s move comes as little surprise since he conducted a workout with the Giants last month. Wallace, 27, has a

Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons reported for training camp on Monday even though he remains in the final year of his rookie deal. During Tuesday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, NFL insider Adam Schefter indicated that the contract standoff between Parsons and the Cowboys may not be

To no surprise, Will Johnson is on the books in time for the start of the Cardinals’ training camp. The second-round corner signed his rookie deal Tuesday, per a team announcement. Last night, ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss reported an agreement was expected in this case. Rookies do not have the option of signing

One of the biggest questions for the Detroit Lions heading into this upcoming season is how they’ll handle coaching changes. Former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson accepted the Chicago Bears’ head-coaching job this offseason. Meanwhile, former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn became the New York Jets’ head coach.  The Lions, in turn,

Trey Hendrickson has long loomed as a candidate to skip the start of training camp. With the Bengals preparing to begin padded practices, the reigning sack leader is indeed absent. Hendrickson informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday that he has elected to hold out from training camp. As a result, he

Previous stories noted how quarterback Aaron Rodgers impressed Pittsburgh Steelers players and coaches with how he was “super down-to-earth and not at all what you would expect” after signing a team-friendly contract in time to participate in the club’s mandatory minicamp in June.  Running back Evan Hull spent his first two seasons

With training camp approaching, it remained to be seen if Stefon Diggs would be moved to the physically unable to perform list due to his ACL recovery. The free agent addition was not among the players New England recently placed on the PUP list, however, suggesting he would be good to

Happy 30th birthday to three-time Pro Bowl running back and inaugural College Football Playoff champion Ezekiel Elliott! Elliott was drafted fourth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys and led the NFL 1,631 rushing yards as a rookie before doing it again in his second full campaign

There is currently no sign that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is having second thoughts about naming veteran Russell Wilson the club’s starting quarterback over backup Jameis Winston and 2025 first-round draft pick Jaxson Dart.  For a piece published on Monday, Tom Rock of Newsday indicated Wilson will

Third-year pro Anthony Richardson may find himself battling for more than just the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job this summer.  For a lengthy piece produced by JJ Stankevitz of the Colts’ website, new team principal owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon addressed Richardson’s uncertain future.  “Where he is in his career and

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $240M with $231M guaranteed last September. He then endured a rough 2024 season that ended prematurely when he went down with a serious hamstring injury in Week 9.  As Cowboys players reported for training camp, Prescott addressed certain takes about

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams during the 2024 regular season and in the divisional round of the playoffs en route to winning Super Bowl LIX.  Those two teams will meet at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field in Week 3 of the upcoming campaign. During a recent appearance on

For the first time in quite a while, the Kansas City Chiefs are entering training camp looking a little bit vulnerable. Despite going 15-1 in 2024, quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his least statistically productive season of his career and the Chiefs were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl

The Baltimore Ravens have had arguably one of the most talented teams in the NFL since QB Lamar Jackson became the team’s starter in 2018. Baltimore has made the postseason in all but one year (2021) that Jackson has been the starter. A Super Bowl appearance, though, has eluded it,

Recent stories suggested that Kenny Pickett was “unremarkable” and didn’t “pop” during the Cleveland Browns’ springtime workouts as he shared a quarterback room with veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Dillon Gabriel and first-year pro Shedeur Sanders. Nevertheless, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer shared in an article updated on