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Derrick Henry is one of (if not the) best running backs of his generation, but even at 31 years old and coming off of a 1,921-yard, 16-touchdown season, he’s looking to improve.  “There’s always room to grow,” he said. “A couple of times I got caught last year. So hopefully I

In advance of their first preseason game, the Steelers have made a pair of additions. Offensive lineman Andrus Peat and quarterback Logan Woodside were signed on Thursday, per a team announcement. Peat played for the Saints from 2015-23. During that span, the former first-rounder largely split his time between left tackle and

The preseason sometimes feels pointless to fans, and for starters in the NFL, it can be a dangerous time where they could get hurt in what is ultimately a meaningless game. For fringe roster players and late-round draft picks, though, playing well in the preseason can literally be the difference

Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Signed: TE Steven Stilianos Los Angeles Chargers Signed: TE Thomas Yassmin Waived/injured: TE Jordan Petaia New York Giants Released from IR via injury settlement: LB Ty Summers San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans Hernandez received full clearance after

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater was carted off the practice field on Thursday afternoon with what turned out to be a significant injury. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the two-time Pro Bowler suffered a season-ending knee injury. It’s a massive blow to the team’s offensive line

The Eagles nearly pulled off a trade with the Chargers to climb 10 spots, to No. 22, in the first round. It turns out, the defending Super Bowl champions were in talks to move as high as No. 18. While it could have been interpreted as an effort to land

A full schedule of preseason games is on tap this week. Let the overreactions begin! While teams continue to shape rosters, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the major surprises — good or bad — for each team during training camp. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS | Running back Jaydon Blue | The

Justin Walley had impressed during the offseason program and into training camp, pushing hard to start alongside Kenny Moore and Charvarius Ward. A major injury will change the Indianapolis cornerback equation. The Colts third-round rookie suffered an ACL tear. Shane Steichen confirmed postgame (via the Indianapolis Star’s Nate Atkins). This

A cart transported C.J. Gardner-Johnson off the practice field Thursday, and the Texans expressed a fear the trade acquisition suffered a serious injury. That said, conflicting reports surfaced regarding Gardner-Johnson’s 2025 status. KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson indicated the recently acquired safety suffered an ACL tear. However, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz pointed

The Colts’ quarterback competition received a pivotal update Thursday night. Anthony Richardson left Indianapolis’ preseason opener in Baltimore with a finger injury and appears likely to miss time. Richardson suffered a dislocated pinky finger on his throwing hand, Shane Steichen told Colts sideline reporter Larra Overton (h/t the Indianapolis Star’s

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s 2025 campaign is already off to a rocky start. Richardson injured his finger in the first quarter of the Colts’ preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens.  The injury happened on a sack from David Ojabo, and while Richardson was able to walk off the field,

A cart transported C.J. Gardner-Johnson off the practice field Thursday, and the Texans expressed a fear the trade acquisition suffered a serious injury. That said, conflicting reports surfaced regarding Gardner-Johnson’s 2025 status. One report (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) indicated the recently acquired safety suffered an ACL tear. Another (from Fox

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be silencing concerns related to a recent report that questioned his working relationships with his wide receivers.  It was previously learned that Rodgers’ “connection” with 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson “took a step in the right direction” during Tuesday’s practice. According to Brooke Pryor of ESPN, Rodgers then

Questions about Cameron Heyward‘s 2025 status loomed last year, when the standout defensive lineman had come off a season in which an injury provided significant limitations. The Steelers, however, extended their top piece up front to seemingly put an end to contract speculation. A year later, however, Heyward is not

As of Thursday morning, the Washington Commanders and Terry McLaurin remained in a contract stalemate after the 29-year-old wide receiver in the final year of his current deal requested a trade.  During Thursday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler noted that the Commanders and McLaurin are locked in “a

Rashawn Slater was carted off the field during Thursday’s practice. Hours later, the worst-case scenario emerged. Testing on the Chargers’ franchise left tackle indicates he will not play in 2025. Slater is feared to have suffered a torn patellar tendon, Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report.

Earlier this week, a video showing Caleb Williams emotionally reacting to missing some throws during an individual drill went viral and sparked concerns among some Chicago Bears fans regarding the second-year quarterback’s development.  For an article published on Thursday morning, ESPN’s Courtney Cronin spoke with Bears general manager Ryan Poles

The receiver position remains uncertain in the case of the 49ers with Week 1 drawing closer. Both Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are sidelined through injury, and in each case there is no firm timeline for a return. Aiyuk continues to rehab the ACL and MCL tears which ended his 2024 campaign. Throughout the

The Cleveland Browns have made it clear since springtime workouts that Shedeur Sanders is their fourth-choice option at quarterback.  That has led to some outsiders accusing the team of “sabotaging” the fifth-round draft pick’s chances of winning the starting job.  For an article published on Thursday morning, Browns insider Jason Lloyd of The Athletic

Ennis Rakestraw will not play in 2025. The second-year corner was already known to be a candidate to miss time, but the Lions placed him on injured reserve Thursday. Only players released via an injury settlement are eligible to play after being moved to IR at this point in the offseason.

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  From a Penn State running back to a Georgia linebacker, here are five players we’re tracking: Penn State RB Nick Singleton  Like former Penn State RB Saquon Barkley, Singleton (6-foot, 224 pounds) has the combination of

Will Hernandez is set to continue his career in the desert. The veteran guard’s recent Cardinals visit has produced a one-year agreement, he announced on Instagram Thursday. The team has since confirmed the move. Late in July, Hernandez received full clearance upon completing the rehab process for his 2024 ACL tear.

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL — possibly the most important position in sports. Teams with inferior quarterback rooms don’t stand much of a chance to compete in 2025, so it could be a long year for these five organizations. (QB situations are ranked in inverse order.)

The 2025 season will mark the beginning of Tre’Davious White‘s second stint with the Bills. The former All-Pro corner is on track to handle a first-team defensive role during his latest Buffalo spell. Christian Benford is entrenched as the team’s top cover man. Taron Johnson, meanwhile, is preparing for his eighth season with

A regular role on both sides of the ball has been planed in Travis Hunter‘s case throughout the offseason. Time on offense and defense will be in store for Hunter when the Jaguars open the preseason against the Steelers on Saturday. Jags head coach Liam Coen said Thursday that the

A regular role on both sides of the ball has been planed in Travis Hunter‘s case throughout the offseason. He will make his Jaguars preseason debut this week, and time on offense and defense will be in store. Jags head coach Liam Coen said this morning (via NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe) the team’s

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht insisted in June that “the general public and the fans” are wrong in believing that Todd Bowles is too “stoic” of a head coach to guide the club successfully. During a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams,” Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suggested that Bowles

Once his third Steelers campaign came to an end, it was decided George Pickens would not continue his career in Pittsburgh. A trade was ultimately worked out which allowed the Cowboys to add him to their receiving corps. Pickens has one year remaining on his rookie deal, so an extension would

After a year away from coaching, Pete Carroll is returning to an NFL sideline in Seattle. This time, it’s as the visiting head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. When asked about returning to Seattle for his first game – even a preseason one – Carroll acknowledged his decade and

The 2025 season will see Arik Armstead return to his familiar defensive tackle spot after his trial phase along the edge with the Jaguars last year. It remains to be seen, however, if he will be on the field for Week 1. Armstead has been dealing with a back injury throughout

LATROBE, PA – After another day of work at training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered his latest assessment of his new starting quarterback. And it’s clear Tomlin is comfortable with how Aaron Rodgers looked on the practice field and confident he will be successful once the backdrop changes

Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted earlier this week that Ennis Rakestraw was likely facing a lengthy absence. The latest update regarding the second-year corner further indicates that will be the case. A post from Rakestraw’s Instagram account (h/t MLive’s Kory Woods) demonstrates he is set to undergo surgery. A shoulder injury suffered during

On Tuesday, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shared that veteran Russell Wilson has “had a very positive impact on” second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers since the start of springtime workouts.  On Wednesday, Nabers spoke with reporters about how he’s working on being more vocal as a leader following

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be silencing concerns related to a recent report that questioned his working relationships with his wide receivers.  It was previously learned that Rodgers’ “connection” with 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson “took a step in the right direction” during Tuesday’s practice. According to Brooke Pryor of ESPN, Rodgers then

Running back James Cook seemingly surprised the Buffalo Bills when he changed course regarding his desire for a multi-year contract extension and stopped participating in training-camp practices as part of a hold-in.  For an article published on Wednesday night, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic spoke with Zac Hiller, one of Cook’s agents, about the 25-year-old’s

Shedeur Sanders isn’t being given any chances to gain chemistry with the Cleveland Browns’ first-team offense, so his best bet is to target this veteran wide receiver who is turning heads at training camp.  On Friday, Sanders is set to make his debut as the starter for the Browns in

A recent report indicated that the working relationships between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his wide receivers were sparking concerns among those who cover the team.  For a piece published on Wednesday morning, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic noted that Rodgers’ “connection” with 2024 third-round draft pick Roman Wilson

Recent reports have indicated that veteran Joe Flacco holds a significant lead in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition over Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders.  For an article published on Wednesday, Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer explained why Flacco “has clearly

Travis Kelce is back to going through the same NFL grind during Kansas City Chiefs training camp that had him thinking about retirement before the Super Bowl in February. Per Nate Taylor of ESPN, Kelce told reporters on Wednesday that he’s enjoying training camp but is feeling “soreness” from workouts

A story produced by ESPN’s Jenna Laine that was published on Wednesday morning detailed how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe quarterback Baker Mayfield can guide the club to the Super Bowl even though he is working with his third offensive coordinator in three seasons. Later in the day, former NFL

The Washington Commanders gave their coaching staff a glimpse of what could be if the front office’s negotiations with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin result in a trade. It wasn’t good.  Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, McLaurin’s absence crushed the Commanders’ passing offense during their joint practice Wednesday with

The Cleveland Browns aren’t setting fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders up for success before he makes his debut against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night.  Amid hamstring injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, the Browns are giving the start to Sanders, hoping to keep QB1 Joe Flacco healthy before the regular

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel likely won the respect of his team Wednesday. However, he may have needed a few stitches afterward.  The Patriots hosted a joint practice with the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. New England rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson took a Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys have a big problem on their hands right now.  Micah Parsons has formally requested to be traded, and he took to social media to vent his concerns and frustration with his contract extension situation. However, team owner Jerry Jones isn’t ready to budge. If anything, the controversial

The Jacksonville Jaguars are letting Travis Hunter continue to play cornerback/wide receiver, but quarterback Trevor Lawrence wouldn’t mind throwing him more passes.  The Jaguars traded four picks to the Cleveland Browns during the 2025 NFL Draft to move up from No. 5 to No. 2 and take Hunter. Lawrence hinted

Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Waived/injured: TE Jordan Murray Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Waived: TE McCallan Castles New Orleans Saints New York Jets Seattle Seahawks Bills LB Baylon Spector suffered a calf injury earlier this week that ultimately cost him his roster

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix learned invaluable lessons from a future Hall of Famer this offseason.  At the start of training camp in July, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Nix had sought advice from former New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees. (He played for the coach from 2006-20.)

The Patriots’ offensive line is starting to take shape, and it could end up leading to a relatively surprising cut. Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald recently observed that rookie third-round pick Jared Wilson appears to be penciled in as New England’s starting left guard. ESPN’s Mike Reiss echoed Kyed’s

Playing quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the preseason could be far too risky for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Steelers in their first preseason game Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Rodgers, 41, typically hasn’t played in the preseason throughout his career but seems open to the idea.  “I

Tracy Walker has been searching for a gig since getting cut from the 49ers practice squad last September. If he has any chance of playing in the NFL again, it would have to wait until late November. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the free agent safety has