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Nick Saban has won seven college football national championships. He doesn’t have anything left to prove. But what about the NFL? Saban was 297-71-1 in college football as a head coach. He was 15-17 in two seasons as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Rumors emerged recently about the

With several training camps underway, here are today’s minor NFL transactions: Baltimore Ravend Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Seattle Seahawks Tennessee Titans Washington Commanders Houston fans may

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski doesn’t want to spend too much time determining the team’s starting quarterback.  The Browns are holding a four-way competition between QBs Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Cleveland starting QB Deshaun Watson is expected to miss most of the season after

Two of this era’s most accomplished wide receivers remain unattached as training camps begin. Amari Cooper and Keenan Allen have spent more than four months apiece in free agency. Allen is two years older than Cooper, going into an age-33 season — should he choose to keep going — but

Quarterback Joe Burrow has clearly grown exasperated with the way the Cincinnati Bengals do business.  The Bengals started training camp Wednesday, but Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart were absent. Hendrickson is seeking an extension, while Stewart is the only first-round pick who remains unsigned.  Burrow wishes the edge-rushers were at

Chris Godwin missed the final 11 games of the Buccaneers‘ season, counting their wild-card loss, but still commanded a high-end free agency deal. Given a three-year contract worth $66MM, Godwin turned down at least one more lucrative offer (from the Patriots) to stay in Tampa. But his return from a

Philip Rivers hasn’t played quarterback for an NFL team since going 11-5 with the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. Now, he’s making his retirement from the NFL officially as a Charger. While Rivers doesn’t have much playoff success or many personal accolades to show for his career compared to his statistical

The Lions dealt with widespread injury trouble at linebacker last season, but the team has seen key principals reemerge. Both Alex Anzalone and Derrick Barnes are back at work, though Malcolm Rodriguez is not expected to join them for a while. With their LB depth tested last year, the Lions

Pictures from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX championship ring ceremony that took place on July 18 showed that quarterback and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Jalen Hurts elected not to wear his new piece of jewelry during the event.  While speaking with reporters at training camp on Wednesday, Hurts

Von Miller‘s four years with Peyton Manning brought two Super Bowl berths and a championship; the Broncos secured four straight playoff byes during that period. The all-time pass-rushing great, however, suffered through Denver’s failed quests to replace the QB legend from 2016 until his 2021 departure. That period has impacted

ASHBURN, VA. – Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels saw single coverage picking up a slot receiver. Newly-acquired Deebo Samuel was pulling away from safety Tyler Owens. Daniels floated the deep ball for a 31-yard touchdown that was easy money. It was Daniels’ first pass of training camp. The 2024 NFL

The Commanders’ surprising journey to last season’s NFC championship game left the Cowboys with the longest-running drought in the conference. Dallas has famously failed to reach the conference title round since its Super Bowl XXX victory nearly 30 years ago. Only the Browns have the Cowboys beat here entering the

While rookie Jaxson Dart appears to be the quarterback of the future for the New York Giants, the signal caller of the present looks set to be veteran Russell Wilson.  As Giants training camp for the 2025 season began this week, head coach Brian Daboll said Russ will be QB1

Braxton Jones made a quick leap from Division I-FCS blocker to starting NFL left tackle as a rookie, moving into the Bears’ starting lineup despite being a 2022 fifth-round pick. As Jones prepares for a contract year, however, the situation has changed. The Bears have seen their three-year LT starter

The addition of safety Jamal Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders is a bit surprising given his injury history, but the Raiders brass is keeping their fingers crossed hoping the three-time Pro Bowl safety can stay healthy. In an interview with Raider Nation Radio 920 AM on Wednesday, Raiders general

It’s no secret that one reason the Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their new head coach is that those running the Jaguars believe Coen can help fifth-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence make a major leap in his development. While speaking with reporters at training camp

Trey Hendrickson spent the last month in Cincinnati, working out to prepare for the season and hoping the Bengals would finally offer an acceptable contract extension. Instead, he has retreated to Florida to commence a long-threatened holdout as the rest of the team begins training camp. During a recent press

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reportedly wants “to bring a deal together” with his current employer regarding a contract extension. Still, he nevertheless elected to stay away from the team during the start of training camp practices this week.  While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels

Shortly after Miami Dolphins players reported for training camp on Tuesday, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill suggested he wants to be “better as a leader” after he controversially subbed himself out of Miami’s regular-season finale this past January and then told reporters he was “out.” While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

The Green Bay Packers’ first game of the 2025 NFL season isn’t until Sept. 7, but training camp is here and preseason football is just around the corner.  Green Bay’s first preseason game is against the New York Jets on Aug. 9 at Lambeau Field. This is an important training

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young endured a rough start to his pro career that included the in-season firing of head coach Frank Reich when Young was a rookie and Young being benched last September after a pair of bad performances. Now the interim head coach at Stanford University, Reich spoke with reporters on Tuesday about

The Washington Commanders’ training camp is officially underway, and Terry McLaurin is still nowhere to be found. The former third-round pick hasn’t participated in any of the team’s offseason practices, and it looks like he’s ready to hold out if he doesn’t get a contract extension. When asked about that,

Tight end Mark Andrews entered training camp as a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but some continue to wonder if the 29-year-old in the final year of his contract will finish the upcoming season with his current employer.  On Tuesday, Andrews indicated he’s doing everything possible to ignore such chatter.  “For me,

Indianapolis Colts principal owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon recently insisted that 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson “still has time to prove” that he can become the club’s long-term franchise quarterback.  While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Colts general manager Chris Ballard was asked if Richardson is entering a make-or-break season as it

The New York Jets took care of two of their young stars when they locked wide receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner down via lucrative contract extensions before Jets players reported for training camp.  On Tuesday, both Wilson and Gardner revealed their goals after inking their deals.  “Playing meaningful football,”

Outsiders still have more questions than answers regarding how Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is recovering from the gruesome dislocated left ankle, high ankle sprain, fractured fibula and torn deltoid that he suffered in October 2024.  During a recent chat with Ira Kaufman of the JoeBucsFan website, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was asked

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

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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