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A midseason ankle injury in 2023 moved Evan Neal out of the Giants’ starting lineup, and the former top-10 pick’s hopes of regaining his starting right tackle job did not produce a serious charge last summer. As a result, the Giants admitted partial defeat on their former No. 7 overall

Shedeur Sanders was pulled over for speeding on two separate occasions in Ohio this month, and an interaction he had with one police officer proved that the former Colorado star is not a universally recognizable figure. Sanders was pulled over on June 6 in Medina County, Ohio, after police allegedly

Whispers emerged in early March suggesting that the Las Vegas Raiders, in need of an upgrade at quarterback, were not all that interested in signing Sam Darnold, the top signal-caller of this year’s free-agency class.  For a piece published Thursday, The Athletic’s Michael Silver offered more information about why the Raiders

The Chargers announced two promotions and two new hires earlier this month in their front office. In the scouting department, Mike Jasinski was promoted to national scout, Jaylen Bannerman-Oden was promoted to area scout, and Kevin Weidl was hired as a national scout. In analytics, Maya Harvey was hired as

It’s a hot take to say the Denver Broncos could surprise the Kansas City Chiefs this season and win the AFC West. While some are predicting it could happen, one Broncos insider says Denver head coach Sean Payton has his team believing they are simply better than the Chiefs. In

The quarterbacks room in Cleveland is currently a bit overcrowded as four new faces vie for the starting job vacated by an injured Deshaun Watson. Veterans Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco seem to be in the lead for the starting gig, but each are on only a one-year deal, and

Of course, discipline only works when all parties are on board, something linebacker Bradley Chubb thinks will be different this year. “I’m going to say last year, we were lying honestly,” Chubb told reporters. “It’s not necessarily him changing, it’s more about us, man, about how we accept what he’s telling

Today’s minor moves as we head into the weekend: Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs New Orleans Saints Addington’s placement on the waiver wire comes as a corresponding move to cornerback Damon Arnette‘s signing. Addington was presumed to be Houston’s starting long snapper after they allowed Jon Weeks to depart in free

Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterback Jaxson Dart was linked with clubs such as the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers.  However, none of those teams selected Dart before the New York Giants traded up to make him the

June 20th, 2025 at 5:52pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s lone draft pick signing: New England Patriots With Woodson now on the books, running back TreVeyon Henderson is the only member of New England’s draft class which has not yet signed. A deal for the latter may not be

Despite putting up their least productive seasons as a combination in 2024-25, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce still played their part in getting the Kansas City Chiefs back to the Super Bowl.  But with Super Bowl LIX ending with a lopsided victory for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kelce turning 36

With minicamps wrapped up around the NFL, player movement is set to quiet down until training camps begin next month. In the case of Jalen Ramsey, therefore, his post-Dolphins future could remain uncertain for several weeks. Team and player have mutually decided to part ways in this case, with a falling

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the more consistent regular-season teams in the NFL with HC John Harbaugh and QB Lamar Jackson running the show. Sportsbooks expect the reigning AFC North champs to win double-digit games for the seventh time in the past eight seasons. Regular-season win total: 11.5 (BetMGM) 

The Pittsburgh Steelers were so convinced that Aaron Rodgers is the right fit for their team that they waited around for months to sign him, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding the team. Rodgers is learning a third offense in as many seasons. The Steelers believe he will

Mike Hilton remains unsigned deep into the offseason, leaving the Bengals in line for a new starting slot corner. The team appears set to turn to an internal option to take over first-team duties on the inside. Hilton was a mainstay in the secondary during his Cincinnati tenure (2021-24), totaling 64

The Houston Texans are the only team in the AFC South projected to finish with a winning record, and it’s easy to understand why. They arguably have the best quarterback in the division and have made the playoffs in the last two seasons with a 10-7 record. Oddsmakers predict that

One of the major cornerback dominoes recently fell with Jaire Alexander electing to join the Ravens. That leaves Jalen Ramsey in place as a high-profile cover man still available via trade. It has long been known Ramsey and the Dolphins will pursue a parting of ways this offseason. With the calendar having flipped to

Jalen Ramsey has told the Miami Dolphins that he wants out, and one rumored landing spot for the seven-time Pro Bowl defensive back is a reunion with the Los Angeles Rams.  Rams head coach Sean McVay, who won a Super Bowl with Ramsey in L.A. in 2021, was asked about

For the Browns, a key talking point through training camp and the preseason will of course be the team’s quarterback competition. Other position battles will be taking place this summer, though, and the defensive line will be a position group to watch. Cleveland has free agent addition Maliek Collins set to occupy

The Bears showed persistent interest in Ryan Bates, inking the veteran offensive lineman to an offer sheet in 2022. Two years later, a trade was worked out with the Bills which sent him to Chicago. Upon arrival in the Windy City, Bates was unable to secure a starting spot along

Fans and analysts continue to wonder how new Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers will get along with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith through Week 18 of the upcoming season.  During a recent appearance on Pittsburgh radio station 102.5 WDVE, former Steelers running back and current NFL analyst Merril Hoge offered

Reports from earlier in June shared how Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward impressed teammates such as defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons with his willingness to engage in trash talk during springtime workouts.  For a piece published Friday, Titans insider Turron Davenport of ESPN expanded on how veteran Tennessee players such as Simmons and right

With the Vikings electing to hand the reins over to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold predictably departed on the open market this offseason. The latter wound up taking a three-year deal with the Seahawks to assume starting quarterback duties. Before that took place, Darnold was linked to a number of

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they acquired star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft choice and additional pick swaps.  During the latest edition of the “3 & Out Podcast,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider touched

Some determined after the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp that rookie Shedeur Sanders deserved an opportunity to win the starting quarterback job as part of a competition that features fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel, veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. However, such takes were voiced before ESPN and other outlets revealed

While the New York Giants intend to start veteran Russell Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart this coming September, discussions about when head coach Brian Daboll could turn to Dart will hover over the club throughout the summer.  According to Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report, NFL Network league insider Daniel Jeremiah predicted

Long before cornerback Darius Slay joined the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason, he featured for the Detroit Lions from 2013–2019 when Aaron Rodgers served as the Green Bay Packers’ QB1.  Slay and Rodgers are now teammates with the Steelers. During a Thursday appearance on “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny,” Slay

In a May 7 article, ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler explained that the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders multiple times during the 2025 draft because they viewed him “as a distributing point guard type” but “did not reach a consensus on Sanders as a slam dunk pick.” 

Several second-round picks from the 2025 NFL Draft remain unsigned as they seek fully guaranteed rookie contracts, according to Joel Corry of CBS Sports. Back in May, the Texans gave No. 34 pick Jayden Higgins a fully guaranteed deal, the first of its kind for a second-round pick. In past

Back in May, the Texans gave No. 34 pick Jayden Higgins a fully guaranteed deal, the first of its kind for a second-round pick. In past years, the first few picks of the second round have received three years of fully guaranteed money with increasing fourth-year guarantees after each draft.

Here are today’s minor moves from around the NFL: Cleveland Browns Signed: TE Sal Cannella Waived: TE Tre’ McKitty Kansas City Chiefs Signed: C Joey Lombard, TE Geor’Quarius Spivey Pittsburgh Steelers Released: RB Jonathan Ward Canella has spent time with four different NFL teams, per Browns team writer Kelsey Russo,

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is aiming to return to the field by the start of the regular season, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. Diggs has struggled with injuries in the last two years. He tore his ACL in Week 2 of the 2023 season and missed

While speaking with reporters at the New York Giants’ mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart insisted that he trusts the team’s plan for his development while he serves as a backup for undisputed starter Russell Wilson.  Later on Wednesday, NFL and Giants insider Connor Hughes of SNY raised

Quarterback Jaxson Dart was understandably the most-discussed rookie who participated in the New York Giants’ springtime workouts. Thus, pass-rusher Abdul Carter somewhat flew under the radar through the club’s mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on Wednesday.  Giants outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen seems confident that Carter will begin generating plenty

Mosley was long seen as a cut candidate for the Jets this offseason, and he was indeed let go in March. The 33-year-old (as of Thursday) became a free agent as a result, but no suitors showed interest up to this point. Mosley intended to keep playing this season, but

The Chiefs are expecting first-round pick Josh Simmons to be a full participant in training camp, according to ESPN’s Adam Teicher. Simmons, the No. 32 selection in April’s draft, ruptured his patellar tendon last October, prematurely ending his final year at Ohio State and sidelining him throughout the pre-draft process.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to return to the top of the NFL after failing to achieve their three-peat aspirations last season. Super Bowl LIX was a reality check for Kansas City, which exposed its offensive line — particularly the left tackle position — and a lack of a

The 49ers announced a flurry of staff changes this week, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group, including the promotions of RJ Gillen and Brian Hampton to assistant general managers. Gillien has been with the 49ers’ scouting department since 2015. He spent the last two years as

Multiple reports surfaced earlier this week suggesting that the Pittsburgh Steelers and unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt could come to terms on a contract extension before veteran Pittsburgh players are due to report to training camp on July 23.  For a mailbag published on Thursday, Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

As for history not being on Kansas City’s side, Fortenbaugh pointed to the players being tired after the team’s fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons, saying, “You can’t keep that up. It takes a toll on your body.” Fortenbaugh finished with this statement about the close calls the Chiefs

By all accounts, New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart impressed onlookers with his on-the-field performances throughout the team’s offseason program that wrapped up with this week’s mandatory minicamp.  For a mailbag published on Thursday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY explained how Dart differs from previous New York Jets flops

Last week, Jimmie Ward was arrested and charged with assault family violence impeding breath/circulation. The Texans safety now has a court date scheduled. Ward will have his initial court hearing on July 16, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes. The 33-year-old’s charge is a third-degree felony stemming from an alleged incident which took

The college football season kicks off  Aug. 23, but it’s never too early to keep tabs on potential NFL prospects.  Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  From an Oklahoma quarterback to a Texas Tech defensive tackle, here are five players we’re

The Cowboys are no strangers to lengthy negotiating periods with high-profile players, and this offseason has proven to be no exception. Micah Parsons is still a pending 2026 free agent with this year’s offseason program in the books. He and owner Jerry Jones spoke months ago and made considerable progress toward a final agreement.

Multiple reports from this past winter suggested that the Kansas City Chiefs could reduce the number of snaps star tight end Travis Kelce plays during the upcoming season after Kelce had a bigger role in Kansas City’s offense last fall than what had originally been planned.  While speaking with reporters

The Jaire Alexander sweepstakes came to an end on Wednesday when he agreed to a deal with the Ravens. 2025 will mark the first season of his career played outside of Green Bay. Alexander’s future was a talking point for much of the offseason, with the Packers holding trade talks on multiple

Numerous rumors surfaced this past winter claiming that the New York Jets could trade running back Breece Hall either before the 2025 NFL Draft or before the upcoming regular season gets underway.  There’s now no sign the Jets will move on from Hall this summer. For a mailbag published on

Retirement questions surrounded Travis Kelce leading up to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss. In short order, though, the future Hall of Famer made it clear he will suit up for 2025. Kelce was away from the Chiefs during voluntary work this spring, but he is in attendance for this week’s mandatory minicamp.

Multiple stories that emerged this past winter revealed that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Russell Wilson “did not have a very good working relationship” last season. This is in part because “Smith did not want Wilson changing plays at the line of scrimmage…and deviating from the game plan.”  Thus, some understandably have wondered