
Rams Sign OT David Quessenberry
The Rams have signed veteran offensive tackle David Quessenberry to a one-year deal, per a team announcement. Quessenberry played for the Vikings in 2024, his seventh NFL season. He appeared in every game as Minnesota’s swing tackle, but logged only 110 snaps during the regular season. He filled in for


Mahomes discusses whether 2025 could be Kelce’s ‘last ride’
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could be entering his last season in 2025, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes thinks you wouldn’t guess that while watching him at OTAs. “If it’s the last ride, you would never know,” Mahomes said Thursday, via Fox Sports’ Henry McKenna. “It doesn’t seem like


Micah Parsons Not Present At Cowboys OTAs
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that Micah Parsons is not participating in the team’s second set of OTAs, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. The All-Pro edge rusher did attend the first day of OTAs last week, but was not present for subsequent practices. All eyes


Seahawks' Jalen Milroe studying division rival QB ahead of rookie season
Milroe is looking at a fellow NFC West quarterback as he prepares for his rookie season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Dolphins, Steelers Exploring Jonnu Smith Trade; TE Seeking New Contract
May 29th, 2025 at 2:06pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Dolphins and the Steelers are exploring a trade that would send tight end Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade talks stem from Smith’s desire for a new contract. He arrived in Miami on a two-year,


The ‘500-passing yard games in NFL history’ quiz
An NFL QB has thrown for 500 or more yards in a single game on just 25 occasions. How many of the 25 can you name in five minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let


Colts HC Shane Steichen Addresses QB Competition Schedule
Earlier this offseason, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said the evaluation of Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will begin during spring practices. He offered further details on the team’s quarterback competition at the onset of OTAs. “We’re breaking down the reps,” Steichen said (via a team transcript) when asked about how the workload will be split


J.J. McCarthy may level up Vikings’ offense more than Sam Darnold did
The Minnesota Vikings became the league’s first 14-win wild-card team in 2024, mainly due to the strength of the NFC North and the emergence of Sam Darnold as a legitimate NFL quarterback. Darnold starting the season became a certainty when 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy went down with a torn


Rams Making Progress On Kyren Williams Extension
Regardless of what happens with with respect to a potential Jalen Ramsey reunion, Kyren Williams looms as a key offseason priority for the Rams. Progress is being made regarding an extension agreement in the latter’s case. When speaking to the media at the start of OTAs, head coach Sean McVay said “healthy” discussions have taken


Two-time Super Bowl champion responds to Terry Bradshaw ripping Steelers over Aaron Rodgers interest
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw went viral when he recently said that he felt the club’s interest in Aaron Rodgers is “a joke.” During a Wednesday appearance on CBS Sports HQ, former Steelers cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden responded to Bradshaw’s take. “I disagree with the Hall of


Commanders HC expands on hype about Jayden Daniels’ second year
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury shared that he believes quarterback Jayden Daniels will “take a big jump” coming off Daniels’ award-winning rookie season. Washington head coach Dan Quinn expanded on Kingsbury’s take during a Thursday news conference. “He’s an amazing teammate,” Quinn said about


Von Miller Plans To Play In 2025; Broncos Reunion Unlikely
Von Miller‘s Bills release made him a free agent for the second time in his career. The former Super Bowl MVP remains unsigned at this point, but he has no intention of retiring. Miller told 9News’ Mike Klis he plans to play in 2025. Where that takes place is unclear,


Insiders expand on where Sanders ‘very clearly’ is on Browns’ depth chart
Rookie Shedeur Sanders reportedly produced impressive numbers during the Cleveland Browns’ organized team activities practice session on Wednesday. However, it was also said that Sanders was a “distant fourth” behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel as it pertains to reps taken. During the latest edition of the “Orange and


Chargers’ Rashawn Slater Absent From OTAs
During each of his first four seasons in the NFL, Rashawn Slater attended the opening session of organized team activities. The Chargers’ left tackle has deviated from that trend in 2025, though. Slater was absent from the beginning of Los Angeles’ OTAs, as detailed by Gavino Borquez of ChargersWire. The move comes


Bears HC expands on wanting Caleb Williams to improve body language
A recent report detailed how first-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff wanted second-year quarterback Caleb Williams to spend a portion of the offseason improving his “body language” after he sometimes looked like an offensive leader unable to “roll with the punches” as a rookie. Johnson expanded on


Ravens’ Andrews expands on trade rumors, mistakes in playoff loss
Earlier this spring, veteran tight end Mark Andrews insisted that his relationship with the Baltimore Ravens was “incredibly strong” as he was the subject of numerous trade rumors while in the final year of his contract. Andrews seemingly isn’t going anywhere before the 2025 season gets underway. While speaking with reporters


The ‘NFL rookie 1,000-receiving yard seasons’ quiz
Happy 24th birthday to Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua! Nacua burst onto the NFL scene his rookie year, setting all-time records in receiving yards and receptions (at the time). His numbers took a dip in his sophomore campaign which was shortened due to injuries, but he still


Titans’ Will Levis admits harsh reality about Cam Ward situation
Officially, the Tennessee Titans are holding a competition for their starting quarterback job involving 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis and 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. That said, just about every outsider observer believes Ward is already Tennessee’s uncrowned Week 1 QB1. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday,


The ‘2024-25 rushing yards leaders by NFL team’ quiz
After two straight Pro Bowl seasons and heading into the final year of his rookie deal, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is one of the biggest names not reporting to the voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this week. It will be interesting to see the kind of contract Cook


Details of Brock Purdy's extension serve to dampen 'overpaid' claims
When the San Francisco 49ers inked quarterback Brock Purdy to a new five-year, $265 million extension, some were quick to proclaim the deal an overpay by the 49ers. Not so fast. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Bears QB Caleb Williams responds to book controversy
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams may wish he had never spoken with ESPN’s Seth Wickersham. On May 16, ESPN released an excerpt of Wickersham’s new book, “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback.” It revealed Williams’ father, Carl, didn’t want him to play for the Bears and considered going to


Jalen Ramsey posts tweets amid rumors; McDaniel, McVay speak out
It’s only been two days since we talked about the Dolphins–Jalen Ramsey trade situation, but what a two days it has been. We insinuated in our most recent post that a trade could be on hold until after June 1 for cap reasons, and a lot of signs appear to


Former Defensive Player of the Year is absent from Steelers OTAs
According to Curt Popejoy of SteelersWire, Watt skipped the start of OTAs. It is certainly no secret that the former Defensive Player of the Year has been in search of a new deal, a desire which the team has publicly reciprocated. One season remains on his contract, and Watt has


T.J. Watt Absent From Steelers’ OTAs
T.J. Watt remains without a contract beyond 2025, and his situation is, therefore, still a talking point as the Steelers return to the facility. Pittsburgh’s Organized Team Activities began today, and the All-Pro edge rusher was, reportedly, not with the team. According to Curt Popejoy of SteelersWire, Watt skipped the start


Kliff Kingsbury explains how Jayden Daniels could improve
It’s difficult to imagine Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels topping his monumental rookie season, but offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury believes it was just a taste of what’s to come. “You can see the comfort level was there this year,” Kingsbury told the media Wednesday at OTAs. “I mean, just watching


Latest On Dolphins, CB Jalen Ramsey
It’s only been two days since we talked about the Dolphins–Jalen Ramsey trade situation, but what a two days it has been. We insinuated in our most recent post that a trade could be on hold until after June 1 for cap reasons, and a lot of signs appear to


Falcons agree to two-year deal with Ryan Neuzil
Last year, the Falcons were able to avoid tendering center Ryan Neuzil as an exclusive rights free agent with a one-year extension. With Neuzil as a restricted free agent this offseason, Atlanta ended up tendering him. That tender is a thing of the past, though, as Adam Schefter of ESPN


Falcons Sign RFA C Ryan Neuzil
Last year, the Falcons were able to avoid tendering center Ryan Neuzil as an exclusive rights free agent with a one-year extension. With Neuzil as a restricted free agent this offseason, Atlanta ended up tendering him. That tender is a thing of the past, though, as Adam Schefter of ESPN


Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Stefon Diggs viral video
On Wednesday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said the team is aware of a viral video with new wide receiver Stefon Diggs. A video that appears to show Diggs handing three women an unknown pink substance while partying on a yacht surfaced on social media on Tuesday. It’s


NFL Minor Transactions: 5/28/25
Wednesday’s only minor moves: San Francisco 49ers The 49ers already swapped punters today, and strangely, that transaction was the one to make headlines. It’s likely because Surratt and White have also primarily been special teamers so far in their careers. White, an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma in 2023,


Ravens safety aiming for late-season return
Ar’Darius Washington‘s availability for the 2025 campaign was dealt a major blow recently when he suffered an Achilles tear. The four-year Ravens safety aims to be able to play at some point this season, though. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, head coach John Harbaugh said (via The Athletic’s


Commanders may have a Terry McLaurin problem
Plenty of veteran players skip team activities at this time of year, of course, maintaining their own schedules until mandatory minicamp. In the case of those eligible for an extension, though, absences can be notable. McLaurin is indeed known to be seeking a new deal, Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington


Terry McLaurin Absent From Commanders OTAs; WR Eyeing Extension
The Commanders’ OTAs began on Wednesday, and Terry McLaurin was absent. The Pro Bowl wideout was also away from the team during earlier voluntary workouts, per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Plenty of veteran players skip team activities at this time of year, of course, maintaining their own schedules until mandatory minicamp.


49ers make special teams change by releasing punter, signing veteran
The San Francisco 49ers have made a change at the punter position. The Niners on Wednesday signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead to a one-year deal. They cut Mitch Wishnowsky to make room for Morstead on the roster. The 39-year-old Morstead was a fifth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in


2025 New Orleans Saints projected win total, prediction
The New Orleans Saints have undergone massive changes this offseason, most notably at head coach and quarterback. But the excitement of fresh beginnings is dulled by the reality of the team’s situation. The Saints aren’t expected to be very good this fall. Only one team (Browns) has a lower projected


Ravens S Ar’Darius Washington Aiming For Late-Season Return
Ar’Darius Washington‘s availability for the 2025 campaign was dealt a major blow recently when he suffered an Achilles tear. The four-year Ravens safety aims to be able to play at some point this season, though. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, head coach John Harbaugh said (via The Athletic’s Jeff


Flacco, Pickett open up about Browns’ QB competition
The “silly season” portion of the Cleveland Browns‘ four-way quarterback competition got off to a hot start on Wednesday, as the ESPN Cleveland account on X tracked how Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders performed during the organized team activities session: Following the practice, both Flacco and


Commanders, Dan Quinn setting the tone on Day 1 of OTAs
ASHBURN, Va. – Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn didn’t take a breath, cut back a snap or lessen the tempo during the team’s first practice since the NFC Championship Game. It’s always go time. “We are always the hunters,” Quinn said. “We’ve got a lot to prove. We’re going after


2025 NFL Trades
The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. While the Cowboys and Steelers’ George Pickens swap showed moves can be made at other points on the NFL calendar, early March, the draft, the 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the league.


Giants teammates offer high praise for Russell Wilson amid OTAs
Per Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Russell Wilson took the majority of the first-team snaps during Wednesday’s portion of the New York Giants’ organized team activities ahead of fellow quarterbacks Jameis Winston, Jaxson Dart and Tommy DeVito. Following the session, Wilson’s teammates spoke highly of what he’s brought to the organization since he


C David Andrews Announces Retirement
May 28th, 2025 at 1:26pm CST by Sam Robinson Completing a journey from UDFA to rookie starter with the Patriots, David Andrews held that role until 2024. As the Patriots removed all player ties to their Super Bowl teams this offseason, Andrews will not attempt to bounce back in 2025.


J.J. Watt carefully addresses Steelers, T.J. Watt situation
Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt is in the final year of his contract, so eyebrows understandably were raised when he wasn’t spotted as the Steelers opened the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on Tuesday. During Wednesday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” future Hall of Famer J.J.


Will Falcons handle Kirk Cousins like Texans did Deshaun Watson in 2021?
Even before quarterback Kirk Cousins was reportedly not spotted at the Atlanta Falcons’ opening day of organized team activities, The Athletic’s Josh Kendall suggested that Atlanta should want to get “Cousins out of the building one way or another” before the 2025 season. For a piece published on Wednesday, NFL insider Mike Florio


Dolphins OLBs Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips Nearing Full Strength
Although Tua Tagovailoa‘s health and Tyreek Hill‘s mercurial trajectory overshadowed the Dolphins’ lack of edge rusher availability last season, the latter storyline lingered throughout 2024 in Miami. Bradley Chubb missed all of last season, while Jaelan Phillips‘ recovery from a 2023 Achilles tear produced a handful of games before another


Free-agent options for Raiders if DT Christian Wilkins is unavailable
Uncertainty surrounds Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who is still rehabbing from a Jones fracture in his left foot. Vinny Bonsingore of The Las Vegas Review Journal recently noted he believes Wilkins will be ready to play by August, but his health is “something to monitor.” In free


Dawand Jones On Track To Be Browns’ Left Tackle Starter
The quartet of tackles chosen during the first half of the 2020 first round delivered mixed results on their respective rookie contracts. Tristan Wirfs has become an anchor in Tampa, now residing as the NFL’s highest-paid left tackle, while Giants draftee Andrew Thomas — when available — has been among


Insider addresses how NFL feels about Cowboys’ hiring of HC Brian Schottenheimer
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones received criticism this past winter for replacing head coach Mike McCarthy with Brian Schottenheimer after spending the last two seasons as Dallas’ offensive coordinator. For a mailbag published on Wednesday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed how the rest of


Steelers insider sounds ‘alarm bells’ regarding Rodgers situation
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers remained an unsigned free agent as the Pittsburgh Steelers began the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on Tuesday. Nevertheless, it seems to be a matter of when and not if Rodgers will join the Steelers ahead of the 2025 season. During a Tuesday evening


49ers To Sign P Thomas Morstead
Thomas Morstead looks to have secured a chance to play a 17th NFL season. Once again released by the Jets, the veteran punter appears set to land with a 49ers team that has gathered some recent Jets personnel. The former Super Bowl-winning specialist revealed Wednesday morning a 49ers commitment looms.


Significant preseason change could be exactly what Bengals need
So much for a meaningless preseason. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is ready to put a stop to his team’s recent early-season woes, even if that includes suiting up for exhibition games in August. Per the Associated Press, Chase, who signed an four-year, $161 million contract this offseason, making