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Looking at how things are going in offseason workouts so far, there’s a chance that the Raiders could see only one starter from last year’s secondary return with the first-team defense in 2025. We already saw a free agent exchange at safety, with Tre’von Moehrig being replaced by Jeremy Chinn

Three weeks ago, we labeled veteran kicker Graham Gano a potential cap casualty for the Giants. At the time, we weren’t sure where his potential replacement would come from. We made note of the team’s signing of Jude McAtamney to a reserve/futures deal, but drew more attention to the litany

Injuries have limited Joey Bosa‘s play in the last three seasons, limiting his free agency potential, as a result. Unfortunately, he’s already found some injury trouble with his new team, but according to Lance Lysowki and Ryan O’Halloran of The Buffalo News, there’s “no question” the veteran pass rusher will

The Packers are trying wide receiver Bo Melton out at cornerback this spring, according to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. Melton will be the first to say that he’s no Travis Hunter, but his coaches think that his special teams prowess can translate to defense. He plays on the outside for both

Travis Kelce had a bit of a down season in 2024 based on his own lofty standards, but the Kansas City Chiefs star is hoping a significant change he made in recent months will help boost his performance. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on “SportsCenter” Saturday that Kelce slimmed down during

The Dolphins are hoping that offensive linemen Austin Jackson and James Daniels will be ready by the team’s regular season opener in Indianapolis. Jackson started just eight games last season before undergoing season-ending knee surgery. He is expecting to be ready by training camp, per ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques, where he

The Indianapolis Colts are planning to hold a competition for their starting quarterback job between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones, but it sounds like the latter has already gotten a bit of a head start. Richardson did not participate in mandatory minicamp this week due to soreness in his

There is plenty of time before final roster cuts in August, but the Browns are already considering holding onto all four of their quarterbacks. General manager Andrew Berry said (via Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports) that Cleveland could “absolutely” carry four quarterbacks into the regular season, provided, of course, that

It has been an interesting offseason for the Minnesota Vikings, especially at the quarterback position. After a 14-3 season, the Vikings lost in the first round of the NFL playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold, who led Minnesota to the postseason as the starting quarterback, wasn’t re-signed. The

There is no end in sight to the Bengals’ dual contract standoffs. First-round pick Shemar Stewart left Cincinnati on the last day of mandatory minicamp, while All-Pro Trey Hendrickson remains away from the team as he fights for a new deal. Hendrickson is “very much dug in on his position” and

There is no end in sight to the Bengals’ dual contract standoffs. First-round pick Shemar Stewart left Cincinnati on the last day of mandatory minicamp, while All-Pro Trey Hendrickson remains away from the team as he fights for a new deal. Hendrickson is “very much dug in on his position” and will not sign

Roster construction is usually top of mind 365 days a year for every NFL front office. But no team is built perfectly. Ahead of training camp in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the weakest position room on every team in the AFC.  AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | Safety |

The Vikings have been busy this offseason in terms of maintaining continuity in the front office and on the sidelines. Another piece of business on that front has been taken care of. An extension agreement was reached on Friday with offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star

The Vikings have been busy this offseason in terms of maintaining continuity in the front office and on the sidelines. Another piece of business on that front has been taken care of. An extension agreement was reached on Friday with offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune

Considerable time has taken place since Micah Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones agreed in principle on an extension. The edge-rushing market could very well see further movement before an agreement is finalized in this case, something that would increase the cost of a monster second contract. In April, it

Considerable time has taken place since Micah Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones agreed in principle on an extension. The edge rush market could very well see further movement before an agreement is finalized in this case, something which would increase the cost of a monster second contract. In April, it was reported

June 13th, 2025 at 8:25pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s minor moves: Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Seattle Seahawks Released: TE Mitch Van Vooren Kendrick missed all of last season due to an ACL tear. Prior to that, though, he started 18 games across two seasons. The 24-year-old will

Rashawn Slater was away from the Chargers during OTAs, but he was in attendance for this week’s mandatory minicamp. When speaking about that decision and his ongoing extension talks, the Pro Bowl left tackle struck an optimistic tone. As things stand, Slater is set to play on his fifth-year option in

June 13th, 2025 at 6:54pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s lone rookie signing: San Francisco 49ers DT CJ West (fourth round, Indiana) West is the 10th member of the 49ers’ draft class to ink his four-year pact. Only second-rounder (and fellow defensive tackle) Alfred Collins is unsigned at this point.

June 13th, 2025 at 5:09pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Saints are signing running back Cam Akers after a successful tryout at mandatory minicamp this week, according to The Athletic’s Diana Russini. The five-year veteran was a Rams second-round pick in 2020, but didn’t quite live up to his draft

Anthony Richardson, dealing with shoulder discomfort this spring, opened the door for free-agency signing Daniel Jones to serve as the Indianapolis Colts’ temporary starting quarterback during their mandatory minicamp that ran from June 10-12. It certainly sounds as if Jones has an upper hand in what ultimately may become a

After a rollercoaster 2024 season, Diontae Johnson received virtually no interest in free agency until he landed in Cleveland last month. Johnson said at mandatory minicamp that the Browns were “the only team to hit me up,” per Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. The lack of suitors for the veteran wide receiver

Free-agency signing Daniel Jones seemingly entered the Indianapolis Colts’ summer break as the favorite to win the team’s starting quarterback job after third-year pro Anthony Richardson spent the club’s mandatory minicamp nursing his sore throwing shoulder.  However, Jones made it clear while speaking with reporters on Thursday that he isn’t

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins seemed to confirm reports that he sought an exit out of Atlanta this offseason, but said that he’s focused on “moving forward” as the season approaches, per Rick Farlow of the Associated Press. “Obviously you’d love to play,” admitted Cousins (via The Athletic’s Josh Kendall), “but

There isn’t much that Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley hasn’t done at the NFL level.  After being selected second overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley has earned three Pro Bowl selections, an All-Pro nod, the 2018 AP Rookie of the Year award, and the 2024 AP Offensive Player of

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers received plenty of positive reviews regarding his first week as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  That trend continued as former NFL signal-caller and current analyst Chase Daniel revealed during Friday’s edition of FS1’s “The Facility” program that he texted with Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth about Rodgers. “He’s

When the Broncos agreed on merely an incentive package with Courtland Sutton last year, they are believed to have targeted 2025 as the window for their top wide receiver to be paid. But big seasons from younger players may affect the receiver’s place in a growing Denver extension queue. Helping

It will be interesting to see how the high-powered Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense will perform after offensive coordinator Liam Coen left the club to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars this past winter.  During the Buccaneers’ mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on Thursday, Tampa Bay right tackle Luke

Only three unsigned first-round picks now remain. The Bills checked theirs off the list Friday, agreeing to terms with Maxwell Hairston on his four-year rookie deal. Hairston’s agreement leaves only Travis Hunter, Jahdae Barron and Shemar Stewart without contracts from Round 1. Hunter is not expected to sign for a

A recent report named veteran Joe Flacco and rookie Shedeur Sanders as standout performers in the Cleveland Browns‘ QB competition, edging ahead of first-year pro Dillon Gabriel and 2024 Philadelphia Eagles backup Kenny Pickett at minicamp. However, the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot revealed during the latest edition of

June 13th, 2025 at 11:25am CST by Sam Robinson Formerly a GM candidate, Lake Dawson has not come up on the PFR pages since 2019. But the former NFL wide receiver had remained a key presence in the Bills‘ front office. The longtime Brandon Beane lieutenant, however, is no longer

Allen finished last season as the league’s 14th-leading passer with 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns, his lowest totals since 2019. But his six interceptions were a career low and 12 fewer than he had the year before. His 483 attempts were also his fewest since 2019 when he threw 461

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly aren’t close to signing star pass-rusher T.J. Watt to a contract extension after he stayed away from the team through its mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on June 12.  During a Thursday appearance on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor of ESPN suggested

Miami-Dade County authorities are searching for Antonio Brown. The retired wide receiver is wanted on an attempted murder charge stemming from an incident that occurred at a celebrity boxing match in May, the Washington Post’s David Ovalle reports. Police are aiming to apprehend Brown on a charge of attempted murder

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has enjoyed a relatively successful career but has yet to guide the franchise to their first NFC Championship Game appearance since winning the Super Bowl in January 1996. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Prescott made it clear that he’s pursuing a Super Bowl ring

Rookie quarterback Will Howard previously mentioned that Aaron Rodgers has been “super down-to-earth and not at all what you would expect” ever since the future Hall of Famer officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in time for their mandatory minicamp that ran from June 10-12.  While speaking with reporters on Thursday,

The Rams rewarded Alaric Jackson this offseason, giving him a big-ticket deal to complete a transition from UDFA to cornerstone left tackle. The recently paid blocker, however, has seen a blood clot issue resurface. Jackson is navigating a blood clot for the second time as a pro, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport

The New York Jets made Justin Fields their starting quarterback until further notice when they signed him to a two-year, $40M contract that included $30M guaranteed early in free agency.  During the Jets’ mandatory minicamp that was scheduled to wrap up on Thursday, numerous players spoke highly about what Fields has

When healthy, Chubb is a bruising back and one of the most polished, effective rushers in the league.  A 2018 second-round pick of the Browns, Chubb compiled 6,843 yards and 51 rushing touchdowns through seven seasons in Cleveland.  From 2019 to 2022, the former Georgia standout had four straight seasons

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter generated headlines ahead of this past weekend when he revealed that the Pittsburgh Steelers attempted to re-sign quarterback Justin Fields and trade for Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams before Pittsburgh pivoted to pursuing Aaron Rodgers in free agency.  During a recent appearance on Columbus sports radio

One of Roger Goodell’s most prominent potential successors is leaving the NFL for a new job. NFL media chief Brian Rolapp, viewed by many as Goodell’s most likely successor, is leaving the NFL after 22 years. He will take a new position as CEO of the PGA Tour, according to

Roster construction is usually top of mind 365 days a year for every NFL front office. But no team is built perfectly. Ahead of training camp in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the weakest position room on every team in the NFC. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS | Running back

Antonio Brown’s downward spiral continues. The former NFL receiver Brown is wanted by police in Florida’s Miami-Dade County on a charge of attempted murder, David Ovalle of The Washington Post reported on Thursday. The charge stems from a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May. A warrant, which was

Kolton Miller is one of the Raiders’ longest-tenured players, but the veteran lineman is heading into the 2025 season with lame-duck status. While it seems unlikely that the impending free agent will ink an extension before Week 1, Miller is making it clear that he wants to spend the rest

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has liked what he’s seen from his 2025 first-round pick, running back Ashton Jeanty, so far at the team’s mandatory minicamp. When speaking to reporters on Thursday, Carroll, hired this offseason, offered his thoughts on the hyped back, whom the Raiders selected at

The Patriots are facing a roster crunch at wide receiver, and there’s a chance they may move on from a recent second-round pick as they resolve their depth. As ESPN’s Mike Reiss writes, Ja’Lynn Polk is among the players competing for a final spot in the receivers room. Reiss believes

Despite what detractors say, the San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl window remains open. But to reach the NFL’s pinnacle, they need star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to be a key contributor once returning from last year’s season-ending knee injury. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

June 12th, 2025 at 8:22pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets The Jets made a handful of moves at the bottom of their roster, bringing in a pair of lineman on both sides of the ball. Kingsley Jonathan brings the most experience, as

New Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is delighted he’s now in a speedy offense. At mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, Pickens, who Dallas acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 7, said the 2025 Cowboys are the fastest team he has played with since his time with

Shaquill Griffin remains unsigned, but he’s apparently drawing some interest from his former coach. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the veteran cornerback visited the Raiders. Griffin was a third-round pick by the Seahawks back in 2017 and proceeded to spend the first four seasons of his career playing under Pete