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Kevin O’Connell landed an extension this offseason, ensuring the Vikings will have their head coach in place for years to come. The same is now true of their general manager. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has agreed to a multi-year extension, as first reported by Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal

As had been expected, the San Francisco 49ers made a significant financial commitment to quarterback Brock Purdy when they signed him to a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guaranteed money and a no-trade clause earlier this month.  While speaking with reporters on Thursday, head coach Kyle Shanahan explained

A recent report detailed how veteran Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been helping George Pickens fit in with the club after Dallas acquired Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this month.  On Thursday, first-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed how Lamb has been a positive for Pickens

Shortly after the Las Vegas Raiders struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Raiders completed a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for veteran signal-caller Geno Smith.  For a piece published on Thursday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic shared how new Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was

The Minnesota Vikings have all but confirmed that second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be their 2025 Week 1 starter after he spent his entire rookie season recovering from the full meniscus repair he needed last summer.  While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell offered high praise for where

The Bucs added Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with their first-round pick (No. 19) of the 2025 NFL Draft, while second-year pro Jalen McMillan is trending upward after a phenomenal end to his rookie campaign. Over McMillan’s final five regular season games, he had 24 receptions, 316 receiving yards

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels had 299 yards and two scores for Washington that day, with another 51 yards on the ground. Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for 313 yards and a touchdown but also threw a season-high three interceptions. Expect Lions players to have revenge (and playoff seeding) on their

The opening days of the New York Giants’ organized team activities confirmed that veteran Russell Wilson is serving as the club’s starting quarterback over Jameis Winston, rookie Jaxson Dart and Tommy DeVito until further notice.  For an article published on Thursday, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell shared what about the Giants offense

As the Trey Hendrickson/Bengals staring contest wages on, there’s an increasing sentiment that the saga will lead to an extension agreement or a holdout. As ESPN’s Ben Baby and Jeremy Fowler write, there doesn’t seem to be much momentum surrounding a potential Hendrickson trade. As the 2024 sacks leader pushed

Free agency, the NFL Draft and rookie mini-camps are in the rearview. Training camps won’t begin until deep into the summer. But team building continues.  With that in mind, Yardbarker NFL writers identify one major move each team in the NFC should make. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS | Trade for

A video of Stefon Diggs went viral earlier this week, as the Patriots wide receiver was recorded flashing an “unidentified pink substance” (per ESPN’s Mike Reiss) while surrounded by women on a yacht. That pink substance has led to plenty of online speculation, and new head coach MikeVrabel was forced

Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson has made it clear he has no intention of showing up for training camp without a new contract, and the same may be true of the regular season. Hendrickson is set to make $16 million in the final season of his contract this year. The

The 49ers are already navigating a pair of notable injuries at the start of OTAs. Kyle Shanahan told reporters today that safety Ji’Ayir Brown recently underwent ankle surgery and is out until training camp (via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle). Meanwhile, wideout Ricky Pearsall tweaked his hamstring and

Free agency, the NFL Draft and rookie mini-camps are in the rearview. Training camps won’t begin until deep into the summer. But team building continues.  With that in mind, Yardbarker NFL writers identify one major move each team in the AFC should make. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | Extend RB

May 29th, 2025 at 7:25pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Green Bay Packers Seattle Seahawks The Packers added a wideout to their squad today, as the team signed UDFA Sam Brown Jr. The receiver bounced around during his collegiate career, with his best showing coming during his time

The All-Pro edge-rusher did attend the first day of OTAs last week, but was not present for subsequent practices. All eyes have been on Parsons’ ongoing contract negotiations this offseason. Extensions for Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby have turned up the pressure on Dallas to get a deal done. Per

We heard recently that the Eagles were shopping Bryce Huff. Even if a trade doesn’t materialize, it sounds like the pass rusher isn’t in Philly’s plans for the 2025 campaign. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Huff wasn’t in attendance for the start of the second phase of

Starks, the No. 27 overall pick in April’s draft, will receive $16.58M on his first NFL contract including a $8.7M signing bonus, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens also have a fifth-year option they can exercise in 2028 that will keep Starks under contract through 2029. The former Georgia

Ravens first-round safety Malaki Starks has signed his four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal, per a team announcement. Starks, the No. 27 overall pick in April’s draft, will receive $16.58MM on his first NFL contract including a $8.7MM signing bonus, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens also have a fifth-year

Multiple stories have detailed how people within the Pittsburgh Steelers allegedly were “fed up with” mercurial wide receiver George Pickens before the club traded him to the Dallas Cowboys on May 7.  During an appearance on the latest episode of “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,” former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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‘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,

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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,