Category : Red Zone Rumors

In sports, like in politics, people have their favorite teams. In sports, like in politics, people will apply double standards and embrace hypocrisies, all in the name of circling the wagons around their biases and rooting interests. That’s absolutely happening in the Rashee Rice case. Fans of the Chiefs are

One of the best at his position, Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata doesn’t usually struggle against edge rushers. But going up against Browns star Myles Garrett makes for a different dynamic. After two joint practices between Philadelphia and Cleveland this week, Mailata had some colorful descriptions of what it’s like

The Packers announced this offseason that they will be wearing 1923-inspired throwback uniforms for a game during the 2025 season and they revealed what game that will be on Friday. They will don the blue jerseys and helmets painted to look like they’re made of leather for their Week 9

Just after the Buccaneers completed their joint practice with the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that all starters aside from Mike Evans and Lavonte David would play in Saturday’s preseason game. But upon further review, Bowles wants to hold out one more starter. Via Rick Stroud of the

When discussing the deal that will, if approved, give the NFL a 10-percent stake in ESPN, Commissioner Roger Goodell dangled a bright, shiny object for consumers. Hey, you might get a college football RedZone! It may have the same name, but it won’t be the same. For one important reason.

Whether someone wins the job or not, we’re getting closer to the point when the Colts will name their starting quarterback. The team wrapped up training camp with Thursday’s practice and there’s been no sign of a clear leader in the competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Practice reps

There’s been no agreement on a new contract between the Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, which means that McLaurin continues to be an observer at the team’s practices with the start of the regular season a little more than three weeks away. McLaurin has been around the team for

Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said earlier this week that he expects right guard Mekhi Becton to be ready for Week 1 even though Becton hasn’t practiced in over two weeks, but head coach Jim Harbaugh didn’t go nearly that far in a Thursday press conference. Becton has been out

The Seahawks added another fullback to their roster on Thursday. The team announced the signing of Wesley Steiner. They waived linebacker Michael Dowell to create a spot for Steiner in Seattle. Steiner played linebacker while at Auburn and Washington State and he played there during a short stint with the

Broncos defensive end Zach Allen signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension a couple weeks ago, but he hasn’t spent any of that money yet. Allen’s salary included a $24 million signing bonus plus $3 million he’ll make for playing this season, but when he was asked whether he has

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is set for a new experience on Saturday. Herbert did not play a single snap in the preseason in his first five NFL seasons, but head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Thursday that Herbert will start against the Rams this weekend. Harbaugh said Herbert will play

The Lions are planning plenty of formations with running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery on the field together this season. Lions quarterback Jared Goff said the Lions are working on ways to force opposing defenses to account for both Gibbs and Montgomery on the same play. “We’re working on

Longtime NFL guard Brandon Scherff became a free agent in March, but there was no news of him talking to any NFL teams, and he has apparently decided to call it a career. Scherff has been selected to the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, and an article about the honor

The City of Arlington, Texas, will make its final $22.6 million payment for AT&T Stadium on Friday, officials announced. The completion of its $325 million contribution to the stadium comes 10 years ahead of schedule. The city said it paid about $490 million in principal, interest and fees for its

The Saints are back down to three quarterbacks. Hunter Dekkers was waived on Thursday so that the Saints had room to add defensive end Jeremiah Martin to the 90-man roster. Dekkers signed with the team during the offseason and was cut once before in training camp before returning a few

The Rams will try again with quarterback Matthew Stafford this weekend. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters after Thursday’s joint practice with the Saints that Stafford will go through another extensive workout on Saturday. The script will be similar to what Stafford did last Saturday. “Hopefully [his back] responds a

Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins will not face any formal charges after his July arrest for misdemeanor battery/domestic violence in South Florida, Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 reports. Prosecutors declined to move forward with the case based on several factors, including late reporting of the alleged incident to

The vast majority of the Buccaneers starters are set to see playing time on Saturday against the Steelers. Via multiple reporters, head coach Todd Bowles said following Thursday’s joint practice with Pittsburgh that every starter but receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David will play in the preseason matchup. That

The Chargers signed cornerback Harrison Hand, the team announced Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team waived wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick with an injury designation. Hand entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Vikings in 2022. He has appeared in 27 games with the Vikings and Bears, making

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who went undrafted after he was arrested in a sexual assault investigation and has not signed with any NFL team as an undrafted rookie, is no longer in any legal jeopardy and says he plans to sign with the Browns. The sexual assault case

Jordan Love said initially he didn’t think his left thumb injury was serious. Love actually tore his ulnar collateral ligament, which sometimes is called “skier’s thumb,” on the final play of the first preseason game Saturday. Dr. Steven Shin, a hand specialist in Los Angeles, operated on Love on Tuesday.

Wide receiver Josh Downs’s health will be something to monitor for upcoming Colts practices. Reporters at Thursday’s practice said Downs reached for his left hamstring as he walked off the field to consult with trainers. Downs then went inside the facility for further examination. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that

The Bills made a move at tight end Thursday. The team announced it has re-signed Matt Sokol after waiving him earlier this week. Sokol, 29, originally joined the Bills on July 22. Sokol has spent time with the Chargers (2020), Patriots (2023) and Steelers (2024). In his career, he has

The NFL Players Association continues to generate headlines for less-than-ideal reasons. Via Don Van Natta Jr. and Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, the NFLPA placed in-house counsel Heather McPhee on paid administrative leave on Tuesday, after (per the ESPN report) multiple employees filed complaints with the union’s H.R. department about her.

On July 17, Vikings receiver Jordan Addison resolved a DUI citation by pleading guilty to a lesser misdemeanor charge, with no jail time. He’ll miss the first three games of the regular season. On July 17, Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies arising from a

To be successful, an NFL quarterback needs to have confidence. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is brimming with it. Asked about his passing skills by reporters on Thursday, McCarthy was blunt. “I think I’m one of the, you know, most accurate guys out there,” McCarthy said, “and just being able to

In 2024, offseason Hard Knocks succeeded because it failed. And that kept it from returning in 2025. Basically, the Giants did a bad job of exercising their right to edit the episodes. Which made them far more compelling and raw and ultimately honest. “One of the best, and most interesting,

Whether the league will admit it or not, it’s currently engaged in a high-wire regarding diversity initiatives, with a desire to do the objectively right thing on one hand and an urgency to placate certain political forces on the other. As it relates to the messages that have been painted

Justin Herbert has never played in the preseason. He will play in this preseason. The Chargers quarterback asked coach Jim Harbaugh to suit up and get some snaps, something he has never done in his career. Herbert will start and play a few plays against the Rams on Saturday. “It

The Jets won’t have backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor for the rest of training camp. Coach Aaron Glenn said the Jets “hopefully” will have Taylor for Week 1 to back up Justin Fields. In the meantime, the Jets need a camp arm to join Fields, Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook. To

The Broncos and Cardinals had a joint practice Thursday. That will serve as the work those teams first-teamers get against another team this week. Broncos coach Sean Payton said both teams will rest most of their starters in Saturday night’s preseason game. “Neither [Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon] or myself are

Defensive lineman Calais Campbell started his NFL career with the Cardinals and he expects to end it with the team as well. Campbell spent his first nine seasons in Arizona and returned to the team this offseason after playeing for four other teams over the last eight seasons. Campbell didn’t

While it’s likely that some within the NFL’s overall apparatus will find a reason to formulate four-letter words about things said and/or written by ESPN employees once the NFL owns 10 percent of the four-letter network, one person will never complain. Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones does not care

As joint practices become more prevalent, coaches strongly prefer getting work for their key players there, in lieu of preseason games. That’s the case for the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Thursday that McCarthy won’t play in the Week 2 preseason game against the

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has missed the team’s last few practices, but head coach Sean Payton said that his absence has nothing to do with his contract. Bonitto is extension-eligible this offseason and there’s been word of talks about a new deal, so it wasn’t out of left field

49ers rookie defensive tackle CJ West had to leave Thursday’s practice after hurting his knee, but it doesn’t appear to be a major injury. West went down during a pass rush drill in the 49ers’ joint practice with the Raiders and then limped off the field. After practice, head coach

There’s some positive news on the injury front for the Packers. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Thursday that quarterback Jordan Love’s procedure to repair a ligament in his left thumb was successful. “Surgery went well,” LaFleur said, via Ashley Washburn of TMJ4 Milwaukee. “He’s in great spirits and

Pittsburgh’s plan for playing time in the second week of the preseason will largely be the same as the first. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters in his Thursday press conference that most starters will not play in Saturday’s matchup against the Buccaneers. That means players like Aaron Rodgers,

When Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has his disciplinary hearing on September 30, it will indeed happen before Judge Sue L. Robinson. The retired judge, who handled the Deshaun Watson case three years ago, serves as the disciplinary officer under the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. The Rice case will be her

If you think running backs are back, think again. Yes, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs did plenty to illustrate the value of great running backs in 2024. The league nevertheless continues to devalue the position. Case in point: The deals recently signed by Bills running back James Cook

The Commanders added a pair of experienced players to their roster on Thursday. The team announced the signings of wide receiver River Cracraft and defensive back Daryl Worley to their 90-man roster. They waived wide receiver Michael Strachan. Cracraft has appeared in 53 games for three teams over the last

The Raiders’ offensive line will get a bit of a break in Thursday’s joint practice with the 49ers. Via Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com, San Francisco edge rusher Nick Bosa will not participate in the session due to soreness. Bosa’s specific injury has not been disclosed. Left guard Ben Bartch is

It’s been a rough week in court for the NFL. Three days after the Nevada Supreme Court ruled against the effort to force Jon Gruden’s claims against the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell into arbitration, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that certain claims made by

Yes, Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will be available to start the 2025 season. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com/The NFL*, Rice’s disciplinary hearing is expected to be held on September 30. This means he’ll be eligible to play until a ruling is issued — and his appeal rights have been exhausted.

The Lions have made some roster moves on Thursday. Detroit announced the club has signed offensive lineman Zack Johnson and cornerback Allan George. Johnson, 28, has spent time with the Packers, Cardinals, Broncos, Ravens, Titans, Browns, and 49ers. But he’s appeared in just one career regular-season game since entering the

Cornerback C.J. Henderson has reportedly found a place to play for the 2025 season. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Henderson is set to sign with the Falcons. Henderson, who visited with Atlanta late last month, will have to pass a physical for the deal to become official. Once

Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been dealing with a hamstring injury as of late, but may be getting some solid playing time this weekend. Gabriel, a third-round pick in this year’s draft, was able to increase his participation in Wednesday’s joint practice with the Eagles. But after the session,

Defensive tackle Maason Smith is set to start practicing with the Jaguars. Smith was placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp due to an undisclosed injury and the Jaguars announced that he has been activated on Thursday. Smith was a second-round pick last

Changes to the lineup are inevitable when a team makes a coaching change and one of the potential tweaks in New England involves safety Kyle Dugger. Dugger was a starter for most of his first five seasons with the Patriots and he’s still listed as a starter on their depth

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was happy to see defenders in different jerseys at Wednesday’s joint practice with the Dolphins. St. Brown opened up the session by beating Dolphins corner Jack Jones for a long touchdown and he kept finding his way into the end zone during the workout