The ‘2023 NFL sack leaders’ quiz
Aidan Hutchinson hadn’t missed an NFL game in his career before his gnarly leg injury in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys ended his 2024-25 campaign. But after spending the last eight months rehabbing, Hutchinson said he’ll be coming back as healthy as he’s ever been. “I’m exactly where I
Bucs May Try Zyon McCollum In Slot
The Buccaneers’ safeties have taken the majority of the team’s slot snaps over the past three years, but reports out of their spring practices indicate that head coach Todd Bowles could slide one of his outside cornerbacks into the nickel in 2025. Tampa Bay is returning both of their starting
NFLPA director Lloyd Howell Jr. under scrutiny after revelations
Howell began working at Carlyle in a part-time capacity in March 2023; three months later, he was hired by the NFLPA as the union’s principal administrative officer and chief player representative. In August 2024, Carlyle received league approval to invest in an NFL team via a minority stake worth up
Boye Mafe, Seahawks Not Working On Extension
The Seahawks are not engaged in extension talks with fourth-year outside linebacker Boye Mafe, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Mafe, a 2022 second-round pick, is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He broke out in 2023 with 9.0 sacks and 25 pressures, but could not quite match
NFC under-the-radar rookies, training camp reporting dates
The first round of the NFL Draft doesn’t produce all the stars. Teams also mine gems beyond the first 32 picks. Ahead of training camp in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify an under-the-radar rookie on each NFC team who could make a major impact this season. Plus, find training
NFLPA Exec Director Lloyd Howell Works For Private Equity Firm Seeking Stake In Team
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell is under fire after a report by ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kalher that he has been working as a consultant for The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm approved by the league to pursue a minority ownership stake in an NFL team.
Patriots CB Marcus Jones likes what Coach Mike Vrabel brings
The official start of Mike Vrabel’s tenure as head coach and the ongoing development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye are the main storylines surrounding the New England Patriots heading into training camp. Patriots defensive end Keion White raised some eyebrows when he said in June that he finds it “comforting
The ‘All-time Super Bowl passing yards leaders’ quiz
Eli Manning owns pretty much every individual passing record in New York Giants franchise history. But after mulling over an opportunity to become a part owner of the team he led to two iconic Super Bowl wins over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, Manning is keeping his checkbook
Ryan Fitzpatrick ‘knows’ Browns are excited about this QB
During an appearance on Thursday’s edition of NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” program, retired quarterback and current “Thursday Night Football” analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick echoed others and said he believes veteran Joe Flacco will enter the upcoming season as the Cleveland Browns’ starting signal-caller over Kenny Pickett, rookie Dillon Gabriel and
49ers WR Demarcus Robinson Pleads No Contest To DUI Charge
Demarcus Robinson was arrested on a DUI charge in November, and a formal charge was laid in January. The veteran receiver’s legal process on that front has now reached a conclusion. Robinson entered a plea of no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge earlier this week, as detailed by ESPN.com. As