Category : Red Zone Rumors

The last time the Steelers took the field in a meaningful game, they allowed 299 rushing yards to the Ravens in 28-14 loss in the wild card round of the playoffs. No Steelers team ever allowed more rushing yards in a postseason game, so it hasn’t been that long since

Last month, several players on the Ravens noted that they don’t know how to swim to make full use of the team’s new pool in their renovated athletic performance facility. Michael Phelps, a 23-time Olympic gold medalist and big Ravens fan, was called in to help. Phelps visited Ravens training

Quarterback Caleb Williams will get his first chance to run Ben Johnson’s offense in a game situation this weekend. The Bears head coach announced on Wednesday that Chicago’s starters, including Williams, will play against the Bills on Sunday night. Williams did not play in Chicago’s preseason opener against Miami last

Quarterbacks usually stay out of the fray when fights break out on the football field, but Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix was right in the middle of it when he and his teammates brawled with the Titans today. Reporters on the scene described a melee that saw Penix surrounded by

Running back James Cook has his new deal with the Bills. We have the numbers on the new five-year (not four-year) contract. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. Signing bonus: $9 million. 2. 2025 base salary: $1.28 million, fully guaranteed. 3. 2026 option bonus:

Shemar Stewart was in the spotlight at the start of Bengals training camp because of the protracted wait for him to sign his rookie contract and the first-round edge rusher was the center of attention for different reasons at Wednesday’s practice. Stewart rushed off the left side of the defense

Jerry Jones revealed in the new Netflix documentary, America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, that he overcame stage 4 melanoma more than a decade ago. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that he is “glad” Jerry shared his diagnosis and treatment to give people “hope.” “It gives people the

The contract dispute between the Bills and James Cook came to an official end on Wednesday when the running back put pen to paper on his four-year extension. Cook had been staging a hold-in but got back to practice on Tuesday as a full participant. “We paid now, so let’s

Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson provided his team with a scare Wednesday when he needed a cart to get off the field during a joint practice with the Lions. Robinson, though, said he is fine. “I’m good, yall. Nothing serious,” Robinson wrote on Instagram. He was hurt when he forced Lions

Bills running back James Cook signed a contract extension with the Bills on Wednesday and Kyren Williams landed one with the Rams recently, so no one would fault any other running backs looking for second contracts for keeping an eye on the deals those players agreed to this summer. Fourth-year

The Titans have claimed linebacker Brian Asamoah off waivers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The Vikings cut Asamoah on Tuesday, and the Titans are first in the claim order. Minnesota made Asamoah a third-round pick in 2022, one of 10 players the Vikings drafted that year. Only running back Ty

The Browns have provided an update on rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders and it seems like he won’t be sidelined for too long. Cleveland announced further testing revealed Sanders has an oblique strain and is considered day-to-day. He is not going to participate in Thursday’s joint practice with the Eagles and

Before the Bills and running back James Cook agreed to terms on a new deal, the Rams and running back Kyren Williams negotiated a second contract. The full breakdown of Cook’s four-year, $11.5 million per year extension is here. The full breakdown of the Williams contract appears below, per a

Former Broncos receiver Lionel Taylor, the first pro football player to catch 100 passes in a single season, has died. He was 89. Via Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, Taylor died on August 6. He would have turned 90 on Friday, August 15. Taylor joined the Bears as an

Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s view of the team’s offense has improved over the last couple of weeks. Ward said the offense was “very mid” early in training camp, but they have since played a preseason game and engaged in three joint practices with other clubs. There have been rough patches,

The Seahawks haven’t seen Sam Darnold on the field in game action yet. That looks like it will change Friday. Coach Mike Macdonald said the plan is to play the starters against the Chiefs. “Might be a couple of guys that will vary based on whether they get out there

The first episode of Hard Knocks featuring the Buffalo Bills ignored the contract battle with running back James Cook. In episode two, it was unavoidable. Still, the 55-minute installment kept the issue to a minimum, checking the box and moving on. “The business side can be rough,” narrator Liev Schreiber

The Rams wanted another joint practice after the Chargers canceled a scheduled one for this week because of injuries. They found one. The Rams and Saints will practice against each other Thursday at 11 a.m. PT at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, both teams announced Wednesday. The practice

Some things require seeing to be believed. One such thing is the future playing career of receiver Odell Beckham Jr. He has been forgotten since being released by the Dolphins during the 2024 regular season. Recently, he reminded the world that he’s still interested in playing, by responding to a

The Colts signed free agent defensive end Marcus Haynes, the team announced Wednesday. They placed wide receiver D.J. Montgomery on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Haynes most recently played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League in the spring. He has spent time with the Browns

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is still with the Falcons entering 2025 despite being surpassed on the depth chart by Michael Penix Jr. Much like last week, Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris isn’t planning to play Cousins in this weekend’s preseason game, even as the team’s backup. But Morris also noted

The Chargers signed cornerback Nehemiah Shelton, the team announced Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Chargers waived cornerback Jordan Oladokun with an injury designation. Shelton returns to the Chargers, where he spent time on the practice squad last season. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the

Micah Parsons didn’t talk Wednesday, but Jerry Jones did, and the star edge rusher might have something to say after hearing what the Cowboys owner said. Jones repeatedly said Parsons is under contract, which is true. Parsons, though, spent all of training camp as a hold-in, declining to participate in

Wide receiver Bub Means won’t be returning to the Saints’ active roster this season. Means hurt his ankle in the team’s first preseason game and the team announced on Wednesday that he has been placed on injured reserve. They signed offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk to fill the open spot on

The 49ers need some healthy bodies at wide receiver, and they’ve found one in Malik Turner. Turner signed with San Francisco today, the team announced. 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Jordan Watkins and Jauan Jennings are all currently out with injuries. Additionally, receiver Demarcus Robinson could be facing a suspension.

Twelve days ago, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons publicly declared he wants to be traded. He hasn’t said much since then. On Wednesday, he said nothing. Via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com, reporters sought comment from Parsons after practice on Wednesday. Said Parsons: “My mouth is closed.” He has not rescinded or

The Eagles announced on Wednesday that they will be inducting a pair of players who helped them win championships into their Hall of Fame this season. Safety Malcolm Jenkins and two-way lineman Bucko Kilroy are this year’s choices. They will be enshrined at halftime of the Eagles’ Black Friday home

Lions linebacker Grant Stuard said about his team’s joint practices with the Dolphins that he questions “if they practice how we practice.” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said that doesn’t concern him. Asked about Stuard’s statement, McDaniel said that kind of talk is just a lot of noise. “Literally does not

The Packers claimed wide receiver Kawaan Baker off waivers Wednesday, the team announced. The Raiders cut him Tuesday, a week after signing him. Baker a first-year player, entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick of the Saints in 2021out of the University of South Alabama. He spent most of his

The Texans swapped out an injured tight end for a healthy one on Wednesday. The team announced the signing of Tre’ McKitty to the 90-man roster. Dalton Keene was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. McKitty played in 34 games for the Chargers between 2021 and 2023, but

The Buccaneers were missing one of their defensive stars at Wednesday’s practice. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. did not take part in the team’s workout. Head coach Todd Bowles said, via the team, that Winfield is dealing with a lower leg issue. Bowles did not provide any timeline for how long

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson remains out of practice due to a hamstring injury, but his status could change next week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters at a Wednesday press conference that Jefferson will remain out of action through this week’s preseason game against the Patriots before being re-evaluated

Multiple reporters noted that Shedeur Sanders was not taking many reps during the Browns’ joint practice with the Eagles on Wednesday. As it turns out, there was a reason for it. The Browns announced after the session that Sanders suffered an oblique injury while throwing early in practice and was

In advance of two of joint practices with the Patriots, the Vikings have added a pair of defensive players. Minnesota announced the club has signed outside linebacker Cam Gill and linebacker Max Tooley. Gill, 27, has appeared in 50 career games, mainly playing special teams. He appeared in 10 contests

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn provided an update on cornerback Sauce Gardner’s condition after Wednesday’s joint practice with the Giants. Gardner was not on the field for the session and Glenn said at his press conference that calf soreness was the reason why the Jets held Gardner out. Glenn said

The Chiefs are breaking camp on Wednesday at Missouri Western State and head coach Andy Reid shared some plans for preseason playing time on Friday in Seattle. Via multiple reporters, Reid said in his press conference that there’s a “good chance” quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play in the game.

The Dolphins will have their top two wide receivers back on the field for Wednesday’s joint practice with the Lions. Head coach Mike McDaniel said that Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will both participate in the workout. Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips will not take part in Wednesday’s practice due to

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn’t take part in Tuesday’s joint practice with the Jets, so there was no chance to watch him square off with cornerback Sauce Gardner. That will remain the case on Wednesday, although Nabers’s absence isn’t the only reason that matchup won’t take place. Reporters at

Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone in Northeast Ohio early Saturday morning after the team returned from its preseason game in Charlotte. That was Garrett’s eighth citation for speeding since arriving in Cleveland as the No. 1

The new Netflix documentary regarding the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones includes a surprising hint that, on further questioning, led to a stunning revelation. During the fifth episode of America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, Jones says that he underwent treatment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center “about a

Bills running back James Cook has the new contract he’s been seeking. Cook’s agents described it as a four-year, $48 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. Although Cook has been present for training camp, he declined to practice for nine days and didn’t play in the preseason opener while he

Quarterback Joe Burrow isn’t the only member of the Bengals who thinks running back Chase Brown has big things ahead of him this season. After a quiet rookie season, the 2023 fifth-round pick broke out with 1,350 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns for the Bengals in 2024. That left

Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson ended a long wait to get back on the field when he was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. Johnson tore his Achilles in the second week of the 2024 season, so it has been nearly a year since he has

The Lions lost their top two assistant coaches this offseason when offensive coordinator Ben Johnson became head coach of the Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn became head coach of the Jets. Lions head coach Dan Campbell knows that if his team struggles this season, questions will be raised about

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer is denying he has ever bet on sports after screenshots began circulating online showing he made and received Venmo payments with “sports gambling” listed as the reason for the expense. Mateer was at Washington State at the time and the Venmo transactions were with a teammate.

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs did not play in the preseason opener for what head coach Mike Vrabel described as a coach’s decision. But Patriots wide receivers coach Todd Downing says that decision in no way reflects any concerns about Diggs’ status as he recovers from a torn ACL. Diggs

There was talk this offseason that wide receiver Christian Watson could make his return to the Packers lineup around the middle of the season, but it looks like the wideout might get back a little sooner than that. General Manager Brian Gutekunst was asked about Watson’s timeline during a press

Several NFL teams will be wearing throwback jerseys for games during the 2025 season and CBS will be throwing things back as well. CBS announced on Tuesday that they will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The NFL Today before Week 3’s games. The network also announced that one of the

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has to find a new helmet before the start of the season. The one he wore last season with the Jets, the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD, is now banned for failing to meet new safety standards. He has been practicing with a Schutt Air

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers got looked at by members of the team’s training staff during Tuesday’s practice, but it appears he avoided any significant injury. Reporters at the session said that Rodgers got his right leg stepped on during a drill at Steelers camp. Rodgers appeared to have a cut