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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

The Dallas Cowboys may have 99 problems, and the way owner Jerry Jones handles contract negotiations could be considered a big one.  Jones spoke with the media Saturday regarding Micah Parsons’ contract situation. The EDGE, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, has requested a trade. The

Krys Barnes has found his latest NFL opportunity. The veteran linebacker signed with the Panthers on Sunday, per a team announcement. Barnes operated as a starter during his first two seasons with the Packers, reaching 80 tackles on both occasions. His was limited to only six games and a reduced role

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore is falling behind at training camp. The fourth-year wide receiver entered training camp on the bubble to make the 53-man roster. He returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since he exited practice on Tuesday with a hamstring injury. Unfortunately for

Last week, Broncos WR Courtland Sutton finally secured a long-awaited third contract with the team. Although the extension represents a sizable raise over what Sutton was due to earn and locks in a new wave of guaranteed cash, the $23MM average annual value of the deal makes him the league’s

The Cincinnati Bengals defense has stepped up its game in training camp this summer, and it’s giving the coaching staff some pause about Joe Burrow’s protection. The Bengals were tied with the New York Giants giving up the 11th most sacks in the league last year (48). Given Burrow’s importance

Bills running back James Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking a lucrative extension. However, he was a full participant at Buffalo’s first training camp practice, and reports at the time indicated he would continue to do so and would not “hold in.” That

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is already making a strong impression on rookie head coach Ben Johnson, who has not been shy about holding the second-round pick to a very high standard. Burden, a former standout at Missouri, has very quickly caught the eye of the coaching

In the wake of Frank Ragnow’s retirement, it appeared second-round rookie Tate Ratledge would take over as the Lions’ starting center, despite working as a guard in college. Graham Glasgow’s past experience as an NFL pivot notwithstanding, the veteran blocker initially told reporters, including Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is set to coach his 19th season in Pittsburgh — he’s the NFL’s longest-tenured active head coach — as the 2025 season commences.  As the Steelers aim to make noise with newly acquired quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center, Tomlin has the chance to make

2024 draftees Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker failed to make much of an impact in their first professional season. The Patriots’ second-year wideouts are now working under a brand new coaching staff, and they could be facing an uphill battle to make the club’s 53-man roster (indeed, it was reported

Indianapolis Colts McLaurin was born in Indianapolis and was named Indiana’s Mr. Football while playing for Cathedral High School in 2013. His hometown team could certainly use him. With the quarterback position still unsettled between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, an upgrade at wide receiver would only help last year’s

In early April, a few weeks prior to this year’s draft, Falcons owner Arthur Blank addressed the status of general manager Terry Fontenot. At the time, Blank did not offer a public vote of confidence, though he did stop short of describing the 2025 season as a make-or-break year for

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has yet to participate in training camp as he deals with a back injury, and head coach Sean McVay does not want to place any timeline on the veteran’s return. McVay suggested last week that Stafford would miss the first five days of practice

August 3rd, 2025 at 7:51am CST by Rory Parks The Dolphins have signed veteran offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson is expected to miss a few weeks of camp after suffering an injury in practice on Saturday, so Ifedi will at least provide

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers only officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly before their three-day mandatory minicamp in June and, thus, is still learning about his new teammates in the early days of training camp.  Rodgers is also using summer practices as a way to introduce himself to members of the Steelers

The past few days have seen the NFL’s preseason get underway along with a number of high-profile developments. In case you missed the top stories from this week, here is a quick recap: Slater Signs Record-Breaking Chargers Extension: The left tackle (and thus offensive line) market has a new leader from

Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams Activated from active/PUP list: TE Mark Redman New York Jets Claimed off waivers (from Broncos): CB Mario Goodrich Waived (with injury designation): S Jaylin Simpson Philadelphia Eagles Released from IR via injury

Free agency saw the Packers add Aaron Banks as their new left guard starter. With Josh Myers departing on the open market, Elgton Jenkins is now in position to find himself at center. [RELATED: Packers Conducting LT Competition] Jenkins – who has thrived in several capacities along Green Bay’s O-line during his career – was

As the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, players ranked 60 through 51 have sparked plenty of debate, particularly due to their mix of young rising stars and established proven veterans.  60. Cooper DeJean, CB – Philadelphia Eagles 59. Matthew Stafford, QB – Los Angeles Rams 58. Joe

Cowboys owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones was not short on company following the team’s training camp sessions today. Surrounded by reporters and with jeers raining down from nearby fans in attendance, Jones delivered his comments on the bombshell trade request issued by star defender Micah Parsons yesterday. Jones’ first comment? “I

Deebo Samuel went through his own trade drama three years ago with the San Francisco 49ers, so he is sympathetic to Terry McLaurin’s issues with the Washington Commanders. Samuel opened up about McLaurin’s situation on Saturday in an interview with NFL Network. The veteran wide receiver said he would like

It’s been a busy day of transactions in Baltimore, and while the names aren’t huge, the implications could be. The most impactful transactions of the day see the team bringing in veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and waiving undrafted rookie kicker John Hoyland (per Matt Zenitz

Cowboys fans were dealt a very shocking curveball this week, when reports emerged that Micah Parsons has formally requested a trade amidst ongoing contract negotiations. The All-Pro pass rusher is seeking a long-term extension that would likely make him one of the highest paid players in his position. However, talks

After suffering the second major injury of his professional career and missing the final eight games of the 2024 season, Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson has been working his way back to the field in training camp in hopes of being ready for a Week 1 trip to Indianapolis. Jackson’s