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ASHBURN, VA – Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin may discover holding out pays off, but only marginally. The Commanders veteran didn’t report to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, becoming an official holdout. McLaurin wants to renegotiate his contract with one year remaining. “Sometimes football and business intersect,” coach Dan Quinn said.

J.K. Dobbins left his Denver visit without a contract, but the sides circled back to such business. The 2024 Chargers starter is indeed committing to the Broncos, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports. Dobbins agreed on a one-year deal to join the team, his third in three seasons. This will

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry suggested earlier this spring that he would make a “non-emotional” decision regarding the future of fan-favorite running back Nick Chubb.  One day after Chubb officially signed a one-year contract to join the Houston Texans, Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett revealed that he spoke with Berry

Walter Nolen is the latest member of the 2025 draft class to sign his rookie deal. The Cardinals’ top choice is officially on the books, per a team announcement. Nolen’s four-year deal is worth $19.3MM (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). That figure includes a $10.7MM signing bonus and is guaranteed in full.

Mandatory minicamps started Tuesday, which also marks the beginning of holdout season for players seeking contract extensions.  Players who hold out of minicamp are subject to fines. According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, players can be fined up to $104,768 if they miss all three days of minicamp. Players sometimes are

The Commanders are not close to an extension agreement with Terry McLaurin. Tuesday has brought about the latest illustration of that point. With McLaurin having already departed voluntary practices this spring, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports he is now absent from mandatory minicamp. That represents a repeat of how things played

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been the subject of criticism throughout the first half of 2025 coming off what was a disappointing rookie season for the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.  For a piece published on Tuesday, ESPN’s Ben Solak noted how “the biggest wart” in

Josh Oliver will be remaining with the Vikings for years to come. The veteran tight end agreed to an extension on Tuesday, as first reported by Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This will be a three-year pact with a base value of $23.25MM, Oliver’s agent informed ESPN’s Adam

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz raised eyebrows when he recently said he believes star pass-rusher Myles Garrett “is going to have the best season of his career” after Garrett received a massive contract extension, in part because the 29-year-old realizes “with great power comes great responsibility.”  During the latest edition of the “Terry’s

June 10th, 2025 at 10:36am CST by Adam La Rose Shaq Thompson has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran linebacker signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Tuesday, per a team announcement. Thompson was informed by the Panthers in February he would not be re-signed. That decision ended

Jaire Alexander‘s Packers tenure officially came to an end yesterday. Green Bay’s decision to move on came after multiple attempts at working out a trade fell through. One of the teams which pursued an Alexander trade was the Bills. Buffalo and Green Bay discussed a swap this offseason, Jordan Schultz

Following the 2025 NFL Draft, New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf publicly said that he wanted second-year quarterback Drake Maye to grow as a leader during his first offseason as a full-time starter.  While speaking with reporters on Monday, first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seemed to acknowledge that

Tuesday marked the beginning of the Bengals’ mandatory minicamp. In a development which comes as little surprise, the team’s top remaining extension priority is absent. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is away from the team, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The reigning sack leader has been engaged in a long-running stalemate with Cincinnati over

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted throughout the spring that Russell Wilson will enter training camp as the team’s starting quarterback over fellow veteran Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. For an article published on Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News suggested Wilson

Happy 75th birthday to Chargers icon and Pro Football Hall-of-Fame quarterback Dan Fouts! Fouts never won a ring with the Chargers (then playing in San Diego) but was the NFL leader in passing yards four times, passing touchdowns twice and was recognized by the Associated Press as the 1982 Offensive

The punter market continues to rise with the Seahawks signing Michael Dickson to a four-year, $16.2MM extension, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers plan on releasing cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday. The Philadelphia Eagles have quickly emerged as a potential landing spot for the two-time Pro Bowler, but would it be a smart move? Pro: Fills a hole left by Darius Slay

The San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl window is still open, and the front office is indicating it is willing to spend to keep it that way.  After signing Brock Purdy, Fred Warner and George Kittle, the 49ers struck a trade for edge-rusher Bryce Huff to shore up their defensive line.

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs made headlines earlier this offseason for a viral video, but it seems he hasn’t been a distraction for the New England Patriots since. Diggs — who tore the ACL in his right knee in October 2024 — reported to OTAs for the first time last week.

The Green Bay Packers on Monday announced that they are releasing Jaire Alexander, and there should be plenty of interest in the veteran cornerback once he hits the open market. Though he has been limited to just 14 games over the last two seasons, Alexander made the Pro Bowl in

The one-year, $13.65M contract that included $10M in guaranteed money and has a maximum value of $19.5M that quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers is quite a bargain for the club considering what other signal-callers will make during the upcoming campaign.  On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL

Apparently, a new deal was not to be had. We know the Packers offered, but Alexander clearly didn’t want to take less money. Alexander is now free to try to prove himself elsewhere while the Packers pick up over $17 million in salary cap space after releasing a highly-paid player

Months before the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed this past Thursday that they planned to sign free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, the club brought longtime backup Mason Rudolph back to the organization via a two-year deal he inked in March. Over the weekend, Rudolph addressed dropping down the Steelers’ depth chart due to

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is in a tough position this offseason with the New England Patriots. On one hand, he’s got a fresh start. Jerod Mayo lasted only one season as head coach, but that has given way to Mike Vrabel — a New England legend and a good coach

The Ravens declined the fifth-year option of center Tyler Linderbaum in May, making 2025 a contract year for the 2022 first-round pick. Typically, that decision means that a team doesn’t want to sign a player to a long-term extension. The Ravens, for example, didn’t pick up Patrick Queen‘s fifth-year option

The Tennessee Titans have yet to name a starting quarterback, but give rookie Cam Ward the early edge in his competition with Will Levis. Ward, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, is already establishing himself as a leader. During Tennessee’s rookie minicamp, which ran from May 9

June 9th, 2025 at 9:24pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Here are the latest minor moves from around the league: Cleveland Browns New Orleans Saints Barton started two games at right tackle for the Cardinals in 2024, but ended the season on injured reserve. He will join a crowded OT room

Just as one Pro Bowler is leaving Green Bay, another has arrived. Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins has reported to mandatory minicamp after skipping OTAs amid a contract dispute, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “It seems unlikely he’ll practice this week,” added Pelissero, which could simply mean that Jenkins

The New England Patriots have made some major additions this offseason, but a returning player could be among the most important to a potential 2025 turnaround. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore was limited to four games last season due to blood clots, but has fully recovered and been a full participant

With just nine wins over the past two seasons, it’s easy to be pessimistic about the 2025 New York Giants. Here’s a few more reasons to pile on. 1. Schedule Per NFL research, no team will play a tougher schedule than the Giants this year, facing teams with a combined

The Packers tried to trade veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander on multiple occasions before his release earlier today, but his contract proved to be a significant barrier in completing a deal. The Packers even reached an agreement with an unknown team on trade compensation, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal

Marvin Harrison Jr. appears to have undergone a major change this offseason, and it is one that Arizona Cardinals fans should be excited about. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

Kirk Cousins was absent from OTAs, choosing to skip voluntary work with the Falcons. As his future remains uncertain, though, attendance is anticipated for mandatory minicamp. Atlanta’s projected 2025 backup is expected to report for minicamp, Jayna Bardahl and Dianna Russini of The Athletic report (subscription required). The compulsory event begins

Nick Chubb is looking to bounce back from another injury in 2025, and the Houston Texans have offered the veteran running back a chance to earn a significant amount of money if he can do that. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

This bothers me. I know he’s only played 10 games in the last two years but $2.5 ? Kickers make more than that, shame on the NFL for what they’ve done to the RB market. Great deal for Houston Him and mixon should be fun to watch. I’ll always root

On Sunday night, Dallas Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons called head coach Brian Schottenheimer as part of TikTok’s “good night” trend. In the clip, the coach promised Parsons the team would resolve his contract situation. Of course, the 26-year-old pass-rusher is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie

Logan Cooke‘s time in Duval County will continue for the foreseeable future. The veteran punter received a four-year from the Jaguars on Monday, per a team announcement. Cooke was a seventh-round pick of Jacksonville in 2018, and he has handled punting duties immediately since his arrival in the NFL. The

The Texans are the latest team to line up promotions with respect to upper management positions. James Liipfert and Chris Blanco will have new responsibilities in 2025. Both of those executives are being promoted to assistant general manager, as first reported by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Liipfert began his front

The Texans are the latest team to line up promotions with respect to upper management positions. James Liipfert and Chris Blanco will have new responsibilities in 2025. Both of those executives are being promoted to assistant general manager, as first reported by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Liipfert began his front office career

The Colts’ new ownership arrangement is officially in place. The team announced on Monday how the front office will operate moving forward. Jim Irsay‘s recent passing set in motion the transition of power to his three daughters. In the aftermath of his death, it appeared as though Carlie Irsay-Gordon would

The Colts’ new ownership arrangement is officially in place. The team announced on Monday how the front office will operate moving forward. Jim Irsay‘s recent passing set in motion the transition of power to his three daughters. In the aftermath of his death, it appeared as though Carlie Irsay-Gordon would take

Stefon Diggs may be winning over the New England Patriots, at least based on new comments from head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel was much more positive toward Diggs in comments he made Monday about how the wide receiver is fitting in with the team. Vrabel praised Diggs’ “energy” and added

The Steelers have Aaron Rodgers under contract in time for minicamp, meaning the team will have its expected quarterback starter for 2025. Other options received consideration this offseason, though, and it appears at least two of them were higher on Pittsburgh’s wishlist. During an appearance on Get Up, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Rodgers

While it’s no secret that future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers visited the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 21, he only officially signed a one-year contract to join the club over this past weekend.  Some wondered throughout the process if people within the Steelers were worried that the often enigmatic

Damon Arnette‘s efforts to return to the NFL have resulted in at least one visit. The former first-round cornerback worked out with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. Arnette was unsuccessful in his bid to play in the UFL last year, but he did manage to do

Eyebrows were raised when Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on June 5 that Anthony Richardson would not participate during the team’s mandatory minicamp due to an injury to his throwing shoulder that was operated on in October 2023. For a piece published Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports

June 9th, 2025 at 11:11am CST by Adam La Rose As expected, Germaine Pratt will not be with the Bengals in 2025. The veteran linebacker will be released today, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Throughout the offseason, signs have pointed to a parting of ways in this case. Pratt has loomed

Now the 6-foot-3, 255-pound linebacker joins a stacked defensive line that includes talented edge rushers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux along with defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, a three-time Pro Bowler. Lawrence missed the last five games of 2024 with a dislocated elbow, but assuming all four players stay healthy,

Chris Godwin re-signed with the Buccaneers in free agency in a move which will allow him to remain a member of the only NFL team he has played for. The Pro Bowl wideout elected to do so despite notable interest from multiple suitors. The Patriots were known to be in the

The team spoke with Alexander’s camp Sunday, Dianna Russini and Matt Schneidman of The Athletic add. It was during that meeting that the 28-year-old learned he would be let go. Instead of continuing to pursue a trade or a pact keeping Alexander in Green Bay at a reduced rate, team