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The Kansas City Chiefs will open the preseason portion of their calendar with a home game versus the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 15.  Some previously wondered if Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could take some snaps against the Rams as part of his ongoing recovery from the torn ACL and torn LCL that

An extension spree at the running back position formed this week. Going last will be the Lions, who are paying Jahmyr Gibbs with two years of control remaining on his rookie deal. Gibbs and the Lions agreed to a three-year, $67.5MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Detroit guaranteed Gibbs $51.5MM.

On Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times shared that the agent for disgruntled Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea warned that he doesn’t see Vea’s situation “ending in anything but a trade at this point.”  Vea is set to enter the final season of a four-year, $71M

Jahlani Tavai has found a new home. The veteran linebacker has signed with the Jaguars, according to Ryan O’Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. To make room on the roster, the team waived LB Jared Bartlett with an injury designation. The Jaguars had Tavai in for a visit earlier today. This

Two years ago, Sam Darnold looked destined to become another cautionary tale. After stops with the Jets, Panthers and 49ers, few expected the former No. 3 overall pick to revive his career. Now, Darnold enters 2026 as the reigning Super Bowl champion after leading the Seahawks to their second Lombardi Trophy. His journey is a reminder

The Texans have worked out another deal with a key member of their defense. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. This is a $16MM pact, per the report. The deal can reach a maximum of $17MM, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson adds.

There are certainly high expectations for the Green Bay Packers in 2026. There always seems to be high expectations for the Packers.  They don’t call Green Bay “Title Town” for no reason. Simply put, the Packers believe they have the talent to compete for the Super Bowl. They believed they

After a long stay in free agency, four-time Pro Bowler wide receiver Stefon Diggs has finally found his next team. Diggs is joining the Commanders, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. He has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $12MM, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Although Diggs was

Zay Flowers had barely finished celebrating his own contract extension before turning his attention toward another teammate. The Baltimore Ravens signed Flowers to a four-year, $140 million extension with $108 million guaranteed. It is a massive commitment to the two-time Pro Bowl receiver, who led the team with 86 catches and 1,211

2025’s final regular-season game saw the Ravens play the Steelers for top spot in the AFC North. A win would have allowed Baltimore to reach the playoffs despite a 1-5 start to the year, but rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s missed field goal at the end of regulation resulted in the

For months, the perception has existed that the second of the two players between Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson who signed a contract extension this summer would become the new highest-paid running back in the NFL. It’s now known that Robinson and the Falcons recently agreed to a

Extension talks between Zay Flowers and the Ravens have resulted in an agreement. A long-term deal is now in place, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The news has since been confirmed by the team. This is a four-year, $140MM extension, per Schefter. He adds the pact contains $108MM in guarantees. Flowers had his

Falcons spend big money on core without a quarterback Robinson, 24, was widely expected to reset the running back market with his second contract, but the massive number — representing a 21.4 percent increase — is surprising. But after years of backs being undervalued, the contract is a course correction.

Here are Tuesday’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Claimed (from Cardinals): DT Coziah Izzard Signed: CB Tyler Hall Waived: T Jack Conley Waived/injured: WR Aaron Anderson Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Blackshear worked out for the

The New England Patriots wanted to add A.J. Brown to the mix this offseason, with everything that comes with him. The talented wideout is also well-versed in the fine art of trash-talking and getting in the defense’s heads, and Christian Gonzalez is learning that firsthand. According to Mike Giardi of the

Bijan Robinson‘s hold-in is set to come to an end. A Falcons extension has been worked out, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Team and player have agreed to a three-year extension with a base value of $66.75MM. Robinson can earn up to $75MM

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to enter his 22nd NFL season, but even he may benefit from playing in the preseason.  Rodgers spoke to The Athletic’s Michael Silver for a story published on Monday. The article detailed how the 42-year-old QB is reconciling with new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy,

NFL careers rarely end with a proper goodbye. Plenty of players never receive a farewell tour or even announce their retirement. The phone simply stops ringing. Three recognizable veterans remain available as training camps begin. None has officially retired, yet age, injuries and an unforgiving market have left each facing

Aaron Rodgers reiterated his plans to retire after the 2026 season over the weekend, saying that even a successful year in Pittsburgh would not change his mind. “No, this is it,” Rodgers insisted (via NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt) when asked if he would consider playing a potential 22nd season in

The Philadelphia Eagles went the extra mile to get USC star wide receiver Makai Lemon in the draft. Knowing that A.J. Brown would most likely be traded, they wanted someone else to pick up some of the slack, so they targeted this class’s top slot specialist. However, he hasn’t been able

Jadeveon Clowney‘s next NFL chapter will take place where his career began. An agreement has been reached with the Texans, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. This one-year deal has a base value of $5.5MM and can reach $8MM, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson adds. The Browns recently hosted

On Sunday, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry offered no hints about who’s leading the team’s starting quarterback battle.  Second-year passer Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are competing for the QB1 spot in Cleveland. Berry complimented both during an interview with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Marc Ross.  Andrew Berry praises Shedeur

Yesterday, it was reported that the Steelers were signing veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins. When the team officially announced the signing today, they added that, as a result, another veteran safety would be released, making Darnell Savage a free agent. Savage came to the NFL as a first-round pick out of

One of the NFL’s fiercest and most disruptive pass rushes is about to get even deeper. The Houston Texans are signing free agent edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year contract, reuniting him with the franchise that made him the No. 1 overall pick more than a decade ago. Texans reunite

AUGUST 2: While Olave was never expected to reset the WR market, the fact that he barely cracked the top 10 earners in terms of AAV and full guarantees is notable. Olave himself acknowledged that his prior health concerns impacted the negotiations and said he and the team had to

Nobody looks at the Arizona Cardinals as a legitimate threat entering the 2026 season. That may sound harsh, but pretending otherwise would be silly. Arizona is not protecting championship expectations. It is not returning a roster that came within one unfortunate bounce of reaching the Super Bowl. The Cardinals have

Sean Payton has endured some agonizing postseason exits in his time as a head coach. Years after the Minneapolis Miracle sequence and the infamous uncalled Rams pass interference infraction the next year, the veteran head coach ran into one of the most consequential injuries in NFL history. Bo Nix sustaining

The door remains open to a Rams-Aaron Donald reunion. No final decision has been made, although head coach Sean McVay‘s latest comments on the matter continue to point toward a return taking place. The Rams have spent the early portion of their training camp at Loyola Marymount. They will conduct their final

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has had a tough time finding his footing in the NFL. Pearsall has consistently dealt with injuries, some of which were out of his control.  Earlier in the week, it was reported that San Francisco may be expecting to not get any contributions

The Dallas Cowboys struck gold with George Pickens, for now. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver led the team with a career-high 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in his first season with the organization. Then, against all odds, he agreed to return on the franchise tag. He’s slated to

Vita Vea‘s efforts to secure a Buccaneers extension were unsuccessful. As a result, a trade request is now in place with the Pro Bowl defensive tackle declining to participate in training camp. To date, Tampa Bay has not given thought to honoring Vea’s request and moving forward with a trade.

We’re entering August, and the Cleveland Browns still don’t have a starting quarterback. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders have alternated first-team reps in the first days of training camp, and head coach Todd Monken is in no rush to make a decision. The mere fact that Watson still has a chance to

After 11 years in the NFL, former Saints first-round guard Andrus Peat announced on his Instagram today that he will be hanging up his cleats. The three-time Pro Bowler struggled with injuries throughout his career, but the way he was able to remain rostered and start for nine years in

Joe Burrow did not need long to establish his expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals this summer. Cincinnati’s first training camp practice featured sharp throws, an evolving offense and even a scuffle between Ja’Marr Chase and DJ Turner. Burrow welcomed the energy, but he also delivered a warning that should follow

JULY 31: O’Neill will collect a $27.1MM signing bonus, as detailed by Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune. His base salaries for 2026 ($5.1MM) and ’27 ($17.2MM) are guaranteed in full. Roster and workout bonuses are present in the pact, along with salary escalators covering 2027-30. The extension has lowered

Quarterback Baker Mayfield plans on making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regret not extending him when they had the chance. On Thursday, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick spoke with reporters at Buccaneers training camp after contract talks with the front office stalled earlier in the week and repeatedly expressed his “disappointment”

Deebo Samuel is returning to San Francisco. The 49ers are set to sign the veteran wide receiver, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It will be a one-year deal worth up to $7MM for the former 49ers second-round pick. Samuel, of course, spent the first six seasons of his career

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave’s hold-in is over. On Thursday, the Saints and 2022 first-round pick agreed on a four-year extension worth $132M, including $90M guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, securing Olave’s services through the 2030 season. Last year, the former Ohio State Buckeye posted his third

During his most recent public comments, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said the team has been in contact with Quinnen Williams‘ camp about a possible extension. Nothing is imminent, but a mutual interest exists for a deal to be struck. Williams was acquired at the 2025 trade deadline in a move which ended

As expected, all eyes were on Maxx Crosby in the Las Vegas Raiders‘ first day of training camp. The superstar pass-rusher had already revealed he would be a full-go for camp, though the team might take things slowly with him after missing some time in the offseason. Then again, it seems

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been in the headlines throughout the 2026 offseason – mostly for the wrong reasons. The 25-year-old was accused in March of making antisemitic statements to a woman before biting her on the shoulder. Also that month, he checked into a luxury rehab center to

Barring a miracle, the Green Bay Packers will be without their best player to start the season. Micah Parsons tore his ACL late in the season, and most indications — even from him — point to him missing the first month of the campaign. As expected, the Packers placed him on

The Saints continue to view Chris Olave as an extension candidate, and a clear path to that agreement now exists. The contract-year wideout received clearance from the blood clot issue that surfaced in January. Mickey Loomis said (via ESPN.com’s Katherine Terrell) Olave is now “full go.” A blood clot was

The Carolina Panthers aren’t catching any breaks during training camp.  On Wednesday, rookie wideout Chris Brazzell II went down with an apparent knee injury.  The Charlotte Observer Panthers reporter Mike Kaye noted on social media that the 2026 third-round pick (No. 83 overall) “held his [left] knee after a 7 on 7

Buccaneers veterans reported to training camp on Tuesday, quarterback Baker Mayfield‘s self-imposed deadline for contract extension negotiations. The sides did not reach an agreement, making it official that Mayfield will play the season without a new deal, Jeremy Fowler and Jenna Laine of ESPN report. [RELATED: Vita Vea Requests Trade,

The Philadelphia Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history on Tuesday, but they may have done themselves the biggest favor. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Eagles and Carter agreed on a four-year, $152M extension with $106M guaranteed that’s set to kick in during the

The Cowboys made a handful of notable additions this offseason, including the acquisitions of defenders Rashan Gary and Jalen Thompson. If Jerry Jones has his way, the franchise may not be done. While speaking with reporters today, the Cowboys owner expressed optimism about the current state of his roster. In

For months, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots were tangled up in rumors of an A.J. Brown trade. After so much speculation and back and forth, the open-secret trade ultimately went through, with Brown getting back together with head coach Mike Vrabel after plenty of turmoil in Philadelphia. Brown was

Daniel Jones is in position to fully participate in the opening practices of the Colts’ training camp. He is not the only core player with a clean bill of health entering the summer. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has passed his physical, Mike Chappell of Fox59 notes. As a result, a stint on the

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel insists the team isn’t concerned about the health of wide receiver A.J. Brown heading into the 2026 season.  On Monday, Vrabel spoke to the media at training camp. He dismissed a report that shared Brown is suffering from a degenerative right knee issue.  Mike