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Eyebrows were raised after free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. teased earlier this week that he may want to reunite with the New York Giants when current Giants star wideout Malik Nabers told Beckham via Instagram that “we still got work to do.”  NFL analyst Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports

Little movement on the free agent front is expected during the break between minicamps wrapping up and training camps beginning around the NFL. When moves are made next month, though, the Cowboys are among the teams which could afford a notable addition. If a free agent is to be pursued

Three-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst Mark Schlereth generated headlines when he recently suggested the New York Giants should cut presumed Week 1 starting quarterback Russell Wilson so they can go with rookie Jaxson Dart for their regular-season opener at the Washington Commanders. For an article published on

Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a wild-card playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens this past January, multiple reports said that then-Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson “did not have a very good working relationship” with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Specifically, issues allegedly arose between the two because “Smith did not want Wilson changing plays

As expected, the Bengals are set to remain in Cincinnati well beyond 2025. A new lease agreement has been reached between the team and Hamilton County, as first reported by Jason Williams of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The deal will not be voted on today, per an announcement from administrator Jeff

Sizzle or fizzle? For dozens of NFL players, it’s time for them to finally shine in the white-hot spotlight. Ahead of training camps opening in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify a player on each AFC team who must get hot this season: AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | WR Keon

Numerous stories surfaced in June hinting that a big reason the Pittsburgh Steelers and unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt hadn’t yet reached an agreement regarding a contract extension is that Watt wants to better the four-year, $160M deal that included $123.5M guaranteed that Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns signed earlier this

Ogbo Okoronkwo recently emerged as a cut candidate, and he is indeed on the open market. The veteran edge rusher was released by the Browns on Thursday, per a team announcement. Okoronkwo had been in Cleveland since signing as a free agent in 2022. The former Texan operated as a part-time

The tradition of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles being the subject of “hot seat” rumors each offseason continued this past spring.  On Thursday morning, the Buccaneers put such chatter to bed for the foreseeable future when they confirmed that they have signed both Bowles and general manager Jason

The Buccaneers have enjoyed a run of success under head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht, and the team will have continuity on the sidelines and in the front office moving forward. Both have received extensions, as first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The move is now official, per a

Baltimore Ravens players, such as quarterback Lamar Jackson, have routinely defended star tight end Mark Andrews throughout the offseason regarding the two costly mistakes Andrews made during Baltimore’s 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills this past January.  During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital,

It’s now no secret that individuals within the Minnesota Vikings, such as general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell, discussed the possibility of signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to have Rodgers start over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy for a season.  Such a marriage never materialized, and Rodgers joined

If a new lease agreement isn’t signed by next Tuesday, the team will exercise the two-year extension options that works on a rolling basis, extending the current lease, one the team is unhappy with, for two years over and over until a new deal is signed or the agreement is

Despite being around since 1968, the Bengals are the seventh-youngest franchise in the NFL. Since their inception, though, the league has seen the Raiders, Colts, Cardinals, Rams, Oilers, and Chargers all change their locations; the Rams moved twice and the Raiders moved three times over that span. Now, there’s a

June 25th, 2025 at 8:28pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s only minor move: Los Angeles Rams Cephus’ return to the NFL will have to continue waiting. The former Lions receiver showed decent promise with noticeable improvement in Year 2 of his NFL career before a should injury ended his sophomore

It wasn’t too long ago that Kendrick Bourne was one of the top-performing receivers on the Patriots in his first season in New England for a rookie Pro Bowl quarterback in Mac Jones helping the team reach the playoffs for the first time since Tom Brady left. Things have only

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson caused a stir when he predicted the club would name Kenny Pickett its Week 1 starting quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-round choice Shedeur Sanders. On Tuesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, league reporter

For a mailbag published on June 18, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated named Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow his pick to win the Most Valuable Player Award for the 2025 regular season.  On Tuesday, ESPN shared how Burrow may need to improve during the upcoming campaign to

Colin Cowherd shared an interesting prediction about the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. Cowherd was talking on his FS1 show and was giving some predictions. He said that he thinks the Dolphins could end up firing head coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier after a season where they finish third

Admitting defeat on Daniel Jones may have come too late for the regime that inherited Dave Gettleman‘s handpicked Eli Manning successor. After three seasons tied to the inconsistent quarterback, Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll may be battling uphill to keep their jobs before their preferred Jones replacement takes the reins.

While it may have taken a while for Aaron Rodgers to officially sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 NFL season, it doesn’t seem like he will be there very long. While one-year contract he signed indicated neither he nor the Steelers were committed to each other past this

Maxx Crosby‘s second extension continues the star pass rusher’s ascent as one of the better defenders in Raiders history. As the Pro Bowl edge rusher has continued to produce en route to a $35.5MM-per-year payday — one that set the table for Myles Garrett‘s market-topping deal this offseason — the

The Minnesota Vikings entered the summer with 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback after he spent his rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair he needed last August.  During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson explained why

Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd of The Athletic raised some eyebrows when he wrote on June 23 that free-agency signing Daniel Jones “has already taken a significant lead in what was supposed to be a wide-open quarterback competition” over third-year pro Anthony Richardson.  For a mailbag posted on Wednesday, NFL insider Albert

The Bills have enjoyed good health along their offensive line over the past two seasons, largely using the same unit during that span. Mitch Morse‘s March 2024 exit represented a change, but David Edwards filled the void (as Connor McGovern shifted to center). Buffalo is returning the same starting five

Months before the Tennessee Titans officially made quarterback Cam Ward the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, it was learned that Tennessee signal-caller and 2023 second-round draft choice Will Levis would spend a portion of the offseason working with well-respected quarterback trainer and coach Jordan Palmer.  For an article published

The bombshell arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the NFL regarding fully guaranteed contracts has revealed additional details regarding Lamar Jackson‘s previous negotiations with the Ravens. Jackson “asked for a fully guaranteed contract” as far back as the 2022 offseason, according to the ruling, though it did not

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed during a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he is “pretty sure” he will retire following the 2025 season.  During Wednesday’s edition of the ESPN Radio “Unsportsmanlike” program, former NFL defensive lineman and one-time Super Bowl champion Chris Canty ripped Rodgers regarding

June 25th, 2025 at 1:18pm CST by Sam Robinson After five seasons away, Shaquill Griffin has reached an agreement to return to Seattle. The Seahawks brought the veteran cornerback in for a visit earlier this offseason, and Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the sides will huddle up again on a

While the New England Patriots claimed six Super Bowl championships under owner Robert Kraft from February 2002 through the 2018 season, they are now coming off back-to-back 4-13 campaigns.  During an appearance on the latest episode of “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Kraft made it clear how he feels about everything

Commanders first-round pick Josh Conerly primarily lined up at right tackle during spring practices, according to ESPN’s John Keim, but the team believes he could take over at left tackle in the long term. Right now, that spot is filled by Laremy Tunsil, who arrived in Washington via trade this

During a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed wide receiver DK Metcalf was a major draw in his decision to sign with the organization. “He’s a big reason I’m in Pittsburgh,” Rodgers said (h/t NFL.com). The duo could be one of the league’s

Multiple NFL players are exploring their legal options after the revelation of a 61-page arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the league regarding fully-guaranteed contracts, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Players could pursue action against the league (based on the collusive behavior described in the

Offensive tackle Terron Armstead spent the last three seasons of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before he announced his retirement back in April.  During a Tuesday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Armstead spoke openly about how the Dolphins were without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on handfuls of

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride enjoyed the best season, to date, of his NFL career while catching passes thrown by quarterback Kyler Murray. McBride then inked a four-year, $76M contract extension with $43M guaranteed this past April.  While appearing on ESPN from the annual Tight End University summit on

Running back Austin Ekeler joined the Washington Commanders in March 2024 and, thus, uniquely experienced how Jayden Daniels completed arguably one of the best rookie seasons ever produced by a quarterback.  During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Ekeler offered a bit of a warning to the rest of

Happy 44th birthday to the all-time passing leader in Houston Texans history Matt Schaub! Schaub wasn’t the first QB in Texans history but he was the first to lead them to the NFL playoffs in 2010-11 and leads the organization’s relatively short history in passing yards (23,221), passing touchdowns (124)

Almost immediately after Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed on Tuesday that he is “pretty sure” he will retire from playing following the 2025 season, some predicted that the Steelers will almost certainly select a top-tier quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.  However, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor noted that

June 24th, 2025 at 8:41pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along… New England Patriots The Patriots added some offensive line depth today in Yasir Durant. The Missouri product has bounced around the NFL since going undrafted in 2020, including a previous stint with New England in

Russell Wilson‘s free agency didn’t feature a long list of suitors, but the QB still had a handful of options during the early stages of the offseason. Ultimately, the veteran landed with the Giants, and he said the presence of their top receiver had a major influence on his decision.

There’s still no end in sight to the Bengals/Shemar Stewart standoff. While there’s been some recent speculation that the rookie will eventually have no choice but to report to his new squad, it sounds like the pass rusher’s camp continues to take a stance against the Bengals sudden contract machinations.

One draft pick signing from today: Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars got one step closer to completing their draft pick signings today, as the team finally inked fourth-round RB Bhayshul Tuten to his rookie deal. After spending two seasons at North Carolina A&T, Tuten spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with

The 2024 season was a tumultuous one for wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It started with a preseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Carolina Panthers, continued with a mid-season trade to the Baltimore Ravens where he lasted just four games before being suspended and then released and ended with

Last month, we learned an independent arbitrator concluded that NFL owners (and the league office) did not collude in an effort to reduce contract guarantees, especially in regards to quarterback contracts. A recent investigation by Pablo Torre led to the release of a 61-page document that detailed the arbitrator’s findings.

Earlier in June, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard revealed that he received some helpful pointers from Aaron Rodgers shortly after Rodgers joined the club in time to participate in its mandatory minicamp that ran from June 10-12.  During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers touched upon

Daniel Jones made the strange jump from a player who underwhelmed wildly on a pricey second contract to one who did not earn a backup job — after signing with the Vikings — into one who has the inside track to start for the Colts a year later. The latest

Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson entered the New York Giants’ summer break comfortably atop the depth chart ahead of rookie Jaxson Dart, backup Jameis Winston and fourth-choice option Tommy DeVito.  That said, three-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst Mark Schlereth believes that Giants head coach Brian Daboll should take

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt may want to send quarterback and new teammate Aaron Rodgers a gift basket later this summer.  During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers revealed that he is “pretty sure” he will retire from playing after he spends the 2025 season with

Colston Loveland missed out on spring practices with the Bears as a result of his ongoing shoulder rehab. The first-round rookie continues to make progress toward a return to the field, however. Loveland was able to conduct limited individual workouts in recent months while continuing to recover. A clean bill

There’s more information about why quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a team-friendly one-year contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month.  During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers suggested he will retire from playing following the 2025 NFL season.  “I’m pretty sure this is it,” Rodgers said