
DT Khalil Davis Retires
Khalil Davis remains unsigned as training camps open around the league. In lieu of continuing to pursue a free agent deal, the defensive tackle is hanging up his cleats. Davis’ agent informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday of the news. As a result of the decision to end his NFL career,


Titans O-line must improve rapidly after Will Levis news
The Tennessee Titans must protect rookie quarterback Cam Ward this upcoming season, especially now that they’ll be without their backup QB. Titans QB Will Levis is slated to undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He suffered the injury last season and aggravated it later in


Commanders’ Stadium Deal Could Be Tied To Name Change
Attention regarding the Commanders will soon turn to training camp, but the team’s stadium situation remains unsettled at this point. A resolution could wind up being tied to the franchise’s name. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, president Donald Trump indicated he could attempt to hold up Washington’s new


What O’Connell learned about McCarthy amid lost rookie season
Previous stories detailed how Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and other members of the staff included quarterback and 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy in Saturday game plan meetings as McCarthy spent his entire rookie season recovering from the full meniscus repair he needed last summer. During a recent


Titans QB Will Levis To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
July 21st, 2025 at 9:08am CST by Adam La Rose Will Levis‘ 2025 campaign has ended before it began. The third-year Titans quarterback is set to undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The procedure is scheduled for July 29. Levis has


David Montgomery discusses Super Bowl goal for 2025 Lions
No team has notched more regular-season wins since Week 1 of the 2023 campaign than the Detroit Lions (27). That said, the Lions failed to appear in either of the past two Super Bowl games, and the club suffered a brutal 45-31 divisional-round playoff loss to the Washington Commanders this


The ‘NFL quarterbacks sacked the most times as a rookie’ quiz
Happy 45th birthday to the first quarterback in Houston Texans history, David Carr! While Carr will always be remembered as the starting signal caller for the inaugural Houston Texans squad, the marriage of a rookie QB and an expansion team in their first season predictably went poorly for both. The


Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst
The NFL is now an offensive league, and there’s nothing more exciting than a high-scoring offense. Here’s a look at the most explosive NFL offenses heading into 2025, from first to worst. Gregory Fisher / USA Today Sports Images Since quarterback Josh Allen’s breakout season in 2020, the Bills


Broncos, OLB Nik Bonitto Working Towards Extension
PFR identified Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto as an extension candidate back in December, and three weeks later we saw reports that the team had interest. In May, it was reported that talks had begun with some anticipation of things heating up coming late last month. In the wake of his


Seahawks Release TE Noah Fant
Roster moves continue as teams prepare for the start of training camp. In the case of the Seahawks, that includes parting ways with a notable veteran. Tight end Noah Fant has been released, per a team announcement. One year remained on his contract with a nonguaranteed base salary of $8.49MM owed. Rather


Bengals sign three, cut two others days before training camp
We saw reports earlier Sunday that, following a large workout including such players as C.J. Beathard, Tyler Huntley and more, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder. When the team announced the move later on in the day, they disclosed several other transactions, as well, including the release of a player


Bengals Sign 3, Cut 2 Days Before Training Camp
We saw reports earlier today that, following a large workout including such players as C.J. Beathard, Tyler Huntley, and more, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder. When the team announced the move later on in the day, they disclosed several other transactions, as well, including the release of a player


Who Will Win Saints’ QB Competition?
Speculation about Derek Carr’s Saints future came to an end when he elected to retire in lieu of undergoing shoulder surgery. The procedure would have kept him from playing in New Orleans (or elsewhere) in 2025, so the four-time Pro Bowler brought his career to an end and began the


JC Tretter to resign from NFLPA amid controversy
“Over the last couple days, it has gotten very, very hard for my family. And that’s something I can’t deal with,” Tretter said. “So, the short bullet points are: I have no interest in being [executive director]. I have no interest in being considered; I’ve let the executive committee know


Buccaneers Close Draft Class Signings; Ink CB Benjamin Morrison
The Buccaneers are the latest team to close out their rookie draft class signings today after getting Notre Dame second-round cornerback Benjamin Morrison to put pen to paper. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Morrison’s deal includes full guarantees for the first two years and 96 percent of the third


NFLPA’s problems continue to mount with latest resignation
The NFL Players Association is now looking for a new executive director and a new chief strategy officer. NFLPA chief strategy officer JC Tretter resigned from the union Sunday. He and NFLPA chief player officer Don Davis were considered the favorites to replace former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr.,


Minor NFL Transactions: 7/20/25
Here are today’s minor NFL moves to close out the weekend: Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Los Angeles Chargers New England Patriots Olajiga, a London native, joins the roster as part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program. The 27-year-old spent the 2024 season on the Rams’ practice squad as an IPP


Former NFL WR predicts this Raiders rookie to play ‘for a long time’
Without playing a down, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech already caught the attention of three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, who predicted the rookie will have a long NFL career. “He will be playing in the NFL for a long time,” Bryant posted on X in response


5 Key Stories: 7/13/25 – 7/20/25
As players begin reporting to training camp, activity has picked up around the league. A number of contract situations remain unresolved at this point, but several have been taken care of in time for summer practices. In case you missed any of this week’s top developments, here is a quick


Chiefs’ latest move should improve Super Bowl chances
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs’ most important player, but their defense has also played a pivotal role in their recent success. When the Chiefs won their fourth Super Bowl during the 2023 season, they allowed the league’s second-fewest points (17.3) during the regular season. Last season, Kansas


J.C. Tretter To Resign From NFLPA
Instead of being a candidate to replace Lloyd Howell as the NFLPA’s executive director, J.C. Tretter will instead step aside from the union. The former NFLPA president said in an interview with CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones he will resign. “Over the last couple days, it has gotten very, very hard for my


Seahawks release former first-round TE before training camp
The Seattle Seahawks made an interesting roster move by releasing tight end Noah Fant just days before the start of training camp. The decision allows the team more financial flexibility heading into 2025. Fant was drafted in the first round in 2019 by the Denver Broncos. He arrived in Seattle


Chiefs, George Karlaftis Agree To Extension
George Karlaftis is the latest member of the Chiefs to secure a big-ticket extension. Team and player have agreed to terms on a new deal, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Providing details on the accord, ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds this four-year contract is worth $93MM. It includes $62MM


Is Cowboys’ Micah Parsons planning on attending training camp?
The Dallas Cowboys report to training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on Monday. Will EDGE Micah Parsons show? Parsons, 26, is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal this upcoming season. The Cowboys and the pass-rusher have made progress in contract negotiations, but it remains unclear when


Bengals Sign QB Desmond Ridder
The Bengals have agreed to terms with free agent QB Desmond Ridder, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Ridder was eligible for restricted free agency this offseason but was non-tendered by the Raiders. A planned Broncos workout did not take place, and a workout with the Colts did not


NFL Legal Notes: Browns, Rice, Ruggs
In keeping with her prior update on first-year running back Quinshon Judkins, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com confirmed Judkins did not report to training camp with the rest of the Browns’ rookies on Friday. Veterans are due to report on Tuesday, with the first full-squad practice scheduled for Wednesday. Judkins,


Browns star WR discusses if he has a favorite in four-way QB competition
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy reports to training camp on Tuesday but still doesn’t know who the team’s starting quarterback is. The Browns are holding a four-way QB competition between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Starting QB Deshaun Watson is expected to miss


More On T.J. Watt’s Record-Setting Extension With Steelers
Despite being on the wrong side of 30, Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt just landed a record-setting three-year, $123MM extension, which keeps him under club control through 2028. The contract already looked like a win on paper for Watt, and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk passes along a few


Patriots Would Be Interested In Trading For Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
The Patriots’ long-running search for a proven wideout to pair with second-year quarterback Drake Maye culminated in a three-year, $69MM deal for Stefon Diggs in March. Despite having Diggs in the fold, New England would be in the market for another accomplished pass catcher if he becomes available. That pass


Lions lose key player to torn ACL for entire 2025 season
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Team Ownership Has Made Negotiations “More Complicated” Than Necessary
In April, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and star edge rusher Micah Parsons seemingly put the framework of an extension in place. After that report surfaced, however, there has been no indication that talks have gained any traction. The Jones-Parsons summit did not include Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, and Jones’ public


Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike Out For Season
July 20: During the Lions’ first day of training camp Sunday, head coach Dan Campbell addressed the media. He told reporters, including Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, that Onwuzurike tore his ACL and is out for the year. This is obviously difficult news for the player, who will have


Saints Agree To Sign DL Jonathan Bullard
The Saints are bringing in some defensive line help late in the offseason. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the team has agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, who is now set to join his sixth NFC team in 10 years, three days before veterans report


Chiefs agree to terms with second-round DT Omarr Norman-Lott
The Chiefs have completed each of their rookie deals. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has agreed to terms, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Norman-Lott was selected with the No. 63 pick in April’s draft. Financial details have not emerged on his four-year rookie contract, but it is safe to


Panthers Sign Second-Round OLB Nic Scourton, Complete Rookie Deals
The Panthers are the latest team to wrap up their rookie deals in time for training camp. Edge rusher Nic Scourton agreed to terms Saturday, per a team announcement. Scourton was selected with the No. 51 pick in April’s draft. That slot saw guarantee rates of 54.8% and 66.4% over the past


Patriots get positive update with notable injury list absence
The New England Patriots announced their active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of 2025 training camp on Saturday, and one of the biggest surprises was a name that was notably absent. Per ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss, wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ACL) wasn’t among the names listed on the


Texans Agree To Terms With Second-Round T Aireontae Ersery, Complete Rookie Deals
A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday. The four-year pact is worth a total of $9.21MM, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes. While it is unclear at this point how much Ersery secured


Chargers QB Justin Herbert wearing new eye equipment
Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert has been spotted make an interesting change at training camp, as he has been seen wearing red-tinted, UV-protection contact lenses to improve his vision on sunlit days. The lenses, which give off a red coloring, function like built-in sunglasses. Instead of wearing a


Minor NFL Transactions: 7/19/25
Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots New York Jets Washington Commanders Placed on active/NFI list: T Timothy McKay The Cardinals were one of the two teams Barrs visited yesterday. His free agent workout clearly went well, and he will look


Texans star sets hilariously high defensive goal for 2025 season
The Houston Texans already had one of the best secondaries in the NFL during the 2024 season, and they only strengthened it this offseason when they added safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Returning stars like Derek Stingley Jr., as well as the addition of Gardner-Johnson, have the Texans setting high goals for


Chiefs Agree To Terms With Second-Round DT Omarr Norman-Lott
The Chiefs have completed each of their rookie deals. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has agreed to terms, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Norman-Lott was selected with the No. 63 pick in April’s draft. Financial details have not emerged on his four-year rookie contract, but it is safe to assume it


Injury list designation raises concerns about Bears’ Pro Bowl DB
Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson was among four players placed on the team’s active/non-football injury (NFI) list on Saturday. The severity of Johnson’s injury is unclear, but it will be worth monitoring as training camp and preseason games get underway. Bears rookies reported to camp on Saturday,


AFC Staff Updates: Dolphins, Chargers, Chiefs
The Dolphins made a move on their offensive staff this week, promoting senior offensive assistant Chandler Henley to run game specialist, per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. A Yale graduate like his head coach, Henley initially worked in sales for IBM and Google. On the side, though, he worked as


Bengals refusing to change language in contract talks with rookie
The Cincinnati Bengals‘ rookies reported to start training camp on Saturday, but edge-rusher Shemar Stewart remains unsigned amid a tense contract standoff. The holdup stems from a significant language issue that gives the Bengals the authority to void all future guarantees if Stewart breaches certain contract terms. This is a


49ers Release S George Odum
Days after placing him on the active/non-football injury list with an undisclosed ailment, the 49ers have made the decision to release veteran safety George Odum, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Though, never a true starter in the San Francisco secondary, Odum earned second-team All-Pro honors as a


Chargers’ rising star looks to match Khalil Mack’s elite play
Tuli Tuipulotu is entering his third NFL season with very high expectations, and he is making it clear that he is doing everything necessary to meet them. The Los Angeles Chargers defender talked to the media on Friday and had some great words to say in regards to his fellow


Saints Agree To Sign DE Jonathan Bullard
July 19th, 2025 at 3:21pm CST by Ely Allen The Saints are bringing in some defensive line help late in the offseason. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the team has agreed to terms with veteran defensive end Jonathan Bullard, who is now set to join his sixth NFC


Saints, QB Tyler Shough Agree On Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal
Once thought to be the first domino that would fall in the second-round standoff, Louisville second-round quarterback Tyler Shough has finally signed his four-year, entry-level contract. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms that Shough got the fully guaranteed four-year, $10.8MM contract many expected, but it comes with a few more benefits, as


J.C. Tretter, Don Davis Are Frontrunners For Interim NFLPA Exec. Director
The NFLPA is continuing to navigate the fallout of a series of revelations about executive director Lloyd Howell and his subsequent resignation. The union’s 32 player representatives met on Friday night to discuss the next steps regarding Howell’s now-vacant position. Two current NFLPA leaders emerged as frontrunners, according to The


Saints QB competition impacted by rookie contract development
New Orleans Saints rookie Tyler Shough took an important step toward becoming the team’s starting quarterback this season after ending a contract stalemate three days before the start of training camp. Per reports, Shough, the No. 40 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, received a fully guaranteed deal worth