
Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his high-school coaching position
The chaos that has come from the crumbling of all walls regarding players getting paid has created a very specific problem for veteran NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater serves as the head coach at Miami Northwestern high school. He won a state championship there in 2024, before he re-signed with


Jets, Garrett Wilson agree to four-year contract extension
The Jets’ new regime isn’t leaving anything to chance when it comes to the club’s top receiver. New York has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Garrett Wilson, according to multiple Monday reports. The initial numbers indicate the deal is worth $130 million with $90 million guaranteed. The No.


Elijah Molden, Mike Williams among five Chargers on PUP list
The Chargers have started doing some roster housekeeping before their first training camp practices. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they placed five players on the physically unable to perform list. None of those players will be able to take part in practice until they are activated and they


Raiders waive QB Carter Bradley
The Raiders did a little pre-training camp roster trimming on Monday. They announced that they have waived quarterback Carter Bradley. There was no corresponding move, so there’s an open spot on the 90-man roster in Vegas. Bradley, who is the son of former Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley, played at


Lane Kiffin: College or NFL, I think Nick Saban will be back
Nick Saban’s Alabama tenure came to an end last offseason when the seven-time National Champion head coach elected to retire. But one of Saban’s former assistants thinks the 73-year-old Saban will make his way back to a sideline at some point. Speaking to reporters at SEC Media Days on Monday,


FS1 shakeup results in cancellation of shows featuring six former NFL players
FS1 is shaking up its weekday lineup. Which is impacting six former NFL players. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that Breakfast Ball, The Facility, and Speak are no more. Those shows featured Keyshawn Johnson, Mark Schlereth, Emmanuel Acho, Chase Daniel, James Jones, and LeSean McCoy. The cancellations happened because, per


Nick Sirianni: Jalen Hurts criticism is BS, he does what’s needed to win
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni doesn’t want to hear the word repeat as the team prepares for the 2025 season and he doesn’t want to hear another round of discussions about whether Jalen Hurts is an elite quarterback. That has been a popular topic of conversation around Philadelphia over the


Justin Reid: Jaden Hicks is ready to step into my former role with Chiefs
Safety Justin Reid started the last three Super Bowls for the Chiefs, but he won’t be on the field in Brazil against the Chargers in Week One of the 2025 season. Reid moved on to the Saints as a free agent this offseason and he shared his thoughts on the


Report: Jauan Jennings is expected to report to training camp next week
Jauan Jennings wants a contract extension or a trade, but even if neither happens by next week, the 49ers wide receiver is expected to report to training camp, Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports. Jennings is scheduled to make $7.5 million this season in the final year of a two-year extension


Police report: Alleged victim contends Quinshon Judkins “punched her in the mouth/chin area”
Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery on Saturday. On Monday, the police report has emerged. Based on the report, as posted by NFL Media, the alleged victim contends that, five days earlier, Judkins “punched her in the mouth/chin area with a closed fist,” and that


Sony unveils new headsets designed specifically for coaches
NFL coaches will be wearing new and improved headsets this season. Sony, which provides the headsets that all NFL coaches wear on the sidelines and in the booth, announced today that it has designed new headsets after consulting with the league, coaches and football operations staff. The headsets have been


Report: Jauan Jennings wants new contract or to be traded from 49ers
The 49ers signed several key players to new deals this offseason. But as the start of training camp draws closer, the club has an issue with one of its key receivers. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jauan Jennings would like a new contract or to be traded. Jennings, 28, has


Taking a closer look at Sunday’s NFLPA executive committee statement
A quiet Sunday afternoon was interrupted by the sudden release, to various media members (we didn’t get a copy), of a statement from the NFL Players Association’s executive committee. The biggest takeaway, in our opinion, came from the effort to extinguish the fire by turning the tables on the media.


Bears TE Colston Loveland: Shoulder’s been good, won’t really know until camp
Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland hosted his first football camp for kids last week, but his participation remained limited because of his right shoulder. Loveland spent most of the offseason program as an observer after having surgery to repair the AC joint in his shoulder and he was throwing


As camps prepare to open, 32 draft picks remain unsigned
With training camps opening, more draft picks than usual remain unsigned. The official number stands at 32. Thirty of them come from round two, thanks to the fact that the first two players taken in the round received fully-guaranteed deals. The third through 32nd players remain unsigned. There’s a way


Nick Sirianni wants Eagles focused on sustained success, not a repeat
The Eagles will hand out Super Bowl rings this week in a ceremony that will make a clear line between celebrating their win over the Chiefs in February and what’s to come over the rest of 2025. For many people, that will mean discussing the Eagles’ chances of repeating as


Jerry Rice thinks the 49ers changed too much this offseason
One of the greatest 49ers of all time thinks the 2025 version of the team may struggle with a roster that was overhauled too much. Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice says he sees a team in flux when he looks at what the 49ers have ahead of them.


Quinshon Judkins was released on $2,500 bond
After spending Saturday night in jail, Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has been released from custody. Via CBS News Miami, a judge set Judkins’s bond at $2,500 on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. His release comes with a requirement to have no contact with the alleged victim. He also


NFLPA executive committee issues wagon-circling statement regarding Lloyd Howell
The NFL Players Association is a labor organization. The key positions are inherently political. And a toxic slice of modern American political life has trickled into the union’s handling of the current cocktail of controversies that NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell is facing. Attack. Attack. And attack. In a statement


NFL declines comment on Quinshon Judkins
In the aftermath of Saturday’s arrest of Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins for misdemeanor domestic battery, the NFL isn’t saying much. Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, chief NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said this regarding the Judkins arrest: “We are aware of the matter, but will decline further comment.”


Trevor Lawrence on Travis Hunter: It’s a lot on a rookie, but he’s been great
All NFL rookies face a transition period when they enter the league, but Jaguars first-round pick Travis Hunter is facing a somewhat steeper one than most of his peers. Hunter will be playing wide receiver and cornerback for the Jags this season, which means he’ll be doing twice as much


College coaches seem to be realizing that a union will cure the chaos
Colorado coach Deion Sanders recently argued for a salary cap in college football. That’s half the story. The other half is this — there can’t be a salary cap without an antitrust exemption. And there’s two ways to get one. First, beg Congress for it. Two, have a nationwide union


Quinshon Judkins faces charge of misdemeanor domestic battery
Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested on Saturday. More details are emerging. Via Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, an official with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Media Relations Unit said this: “On July 12th, at approximately 9 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of West Cypress


It could be too late for the unsigned second-round picks to take a stand
One of the benefits of owning and operating a media outlet that everyone connected to the NFL reads (not an exaggeration) is that various folks will from time to time pass long ideas, knowing that, if I like the idea, there’s a chance it’ll be broadcast to everyone who wastes


With two days left, no signs yet of a long-term deal for Trey Smith
The clock keeps ticking toward an important annual deadline. On Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET, the window closes on a long-term deal for franchise-tagged Chiefs guard Trey Smith. If no deal is done, Smith will play under the tag for 2025. He’ll have a fully-guaranteed $23.4 million salary. It makes


Deion Sanders wants NFL-style fines for uniform violations in college football
When he was an NFL player, Deion Sanders was fined multiple times for uniform violations. Now that Sanders is the Colorado head coach, he’d like to see such fines brought to college football. Sanders said at Big 12 media days that he dislikes how many players in college football wear


Quinshon Judkins is arrested for battery and domestic violence
Running back Quinshon Judkins, a second-round pick in April, has been arrested in Florida. Via the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Judkins is being held for the following charges: “Touch or strike/battery/domestic violence.” We became aware of the situation via a tweet from Zac Jackson of TheAthletic.com. Judkins, a former star


Second-round WR Tre Harris officially a holdout as Chargers report to camp
The Chargers’ rookies reported to training camp on Saturday, and second-round wide receiver Tre Harris was not present, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Harris remains unsigned, as do 29 other players drafted in the second round. Texans receiver Jayden Higgins, the 34th overall pick, became the first second-round pick


Report: Lloyd Howell does not intend to resign as NFLPA executive director
It’s still possible that NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell will be pushed out. However, he doesn’t plan to walk away. Citing an unnamed source with knowledge of the situation, the Washington Post reports that Howell does not intend to resign. While he has weathered the immediate storm resulting


Report: Steelers are “inquiring” as to T.J. Watt’s possible trade value
There’s often a difference between the things a reporter will write, and the things a reporter will say. When putting words on paper (real or electronic), there’s always a greater degree of care. When putting words into the ether, everyone (me included) is a little looser. It happens all the


Tony Buzbee: July 9 hearing in Shannon Sharpe case had been postponed by agreement of counsel
There was a hearing on Wednesday in the civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. There wasn’t supposed to be. Attorney Tony Buzbee has informed PFT that the lawyers had agreed to postpone the July 9 hearing. Buzbee shared this statement from Sharpe’s legal team: “We are


Former Cardinals tackle Luis Sharpe dies at 65
Luis Sharpe, a 13-year member of the Cardinals organization, has died. He was 65. Via Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, Sharpe’s wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, announced his passing on social media. Born in Havana, Sharpe played high school football in Detroit. He played collegiately at UCLA. The Cardinals selected Sharpe


Ndamukong Suh announces his retirement
Ndamukong Suh, who hasn’t played in an NFL game since Super Bowl LVII two and a half years ago, today made it official that his NFL career is over. While not a surprise, the timing of the announcement had personal significance to Suh because today is the first anniversary of


Father of Mine, Son of Mine are always free on Kindle Unlimited
Every one in a while, we’ll set the price of Father of Mine and/or Son of Mine to free. There’s a way to read both of them for free (or, technically, at no additional charge) any and every day. Kindle Unlimited gives you the unlimited (thus the title) ability to


Plaintiff’s lawyer didn’t show up for first hearing in sexual assault lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
The civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe went to court for the first time this week. Per KLAS-TV, via AwfulAnnouncing.com, the attorney representing the plaintiff didn’t show up. As noted here earlier in the week, the hearing was scheduled in connection with three different motions to


Robert Kraft says his best move as owner was trading for Bill Belichick
The ice apparently is thawing, at least a bit, between Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Appearing live with Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman for their Dudes on Dudes podcast at last month’s Fanatics Fest in New York, Kraft was asked to describe his best move


As Chargers rookie report for camp, second-round WR Tre Harris remains unsigned
The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement created a rookie wage scale that leaves few issues on which to haggle. This year, one of those issues has prevented 30 of 32 second-round picks from signing. The problem is simple to explain, far from simple to solve. Before 2025, no second-round picks had


Deion Sanders: NCAA should adopt NFL rules like two feet in bounds, pass interference
Deion Sanders wants to see standardized rules across both college and pro football. Sanders said at the Big 12 media days that the NCAA should adopt the NFL’s rules to better prepare college players for the pros. Sanders cited the NFL’s rule requiring receivers to get two feet in bounds


Patrick Mahomes on Missouri or Kansas: “We can’t go wrong”
As the Chiefs ponder whether to renovate Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri or to build a new stadium in Kansas, the face of the franchise is playing both sides of the fence. “You know, it is really out of my control, honestly,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said this week in an interview


Randy Moss looks forward to his return to ESPN
After a bout with bile duct cancer, Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is ready to go for the 2025 season, when he’ll return to his weekly job at ESPN. “Man, I look forward to it,” Moss told TMZ.com, via AwfulAnnouncing.com. “I miss my crew. Greeny, Alex [Smith], Tedy [Bruschi].


Mark Andrews: I’ve had to eat a lot of crap, but I’m excited to show who I am
Lamar Jackson said last month he didn’t like how people were talking about David Andrews after the tight end’s two gaffes in the playoff loss to the Bills. Andrews didn’t much like it either. “[I’ve had] to eat a lot of shit in the last however long it’s been,” Andrews


G.M. Ryan Poles agrees to contract extension with the Bears
The Bears signed head coach Ben Johnson to a five-year contract when they hired him earlier this year and General Manager Ryan Poles is now under contract for the same period. According to multiple reports on Friday, Poles has agreed to an extension that runs through the 2029 season. The


Lloyd Howell is safe, for now
Slow time in the NFL? No such thing. The phone has been blowing up, and the reports have been plentiful in the hours since Thursday morning’s report that NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell moonlights with a private-equity fund that has a spot on the short list of approved


Doug Whaley: Steelers could have drafted Aaron Rodgers in 2005
Twenty years after he was drafted by the Packers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler. He could have been a Steeler 20 years ago. Appearing on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, former Steelers pro personnel director Doug Whaley said that, as Rodgers plunged through the first round, the Steelers were


Nyheim Hines: I’m far from done, and the story is in my hand
Sidelined since tearing his ACL in a jet ski accident two years ago, running back Nyheim Hines made it known earlier this week that he would like to be with a team for training camp. Now, in an interview with Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer, Hines says he’s getting


Senate effort to quickly undo gambling tax change fails
The big, beautiful bill was, in many ways, too big. The sweeping piece of legislation includes changes to the law that arguably wouldn’t have happened if they’d been processed one at a time. One such change relates to gambling. Previously, every dollar lost applied against every dollar won. The gambler’s


Commanders keep leaning in to old logo
There are two potential explanations for the Commanders’ sudden decision to lean heavily into their abandoned logo. One, it’s accidental. Two, it’s deliberate. At a time when the team seems to be floating trial balloons regarding a possible return to their former name, another not-so-subtle reference to days gone by


Xavier Worthy on potentially returning punts: Stay tuned
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is getting his hamstrings ready to run a lot of deep routes this fall, but he’s not saying if he’ll be adding to his responsibilities in a special teams role. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub said this offseason that Worthy is the “best punt returner


Cowboys rookie Tyler Booker: Move from left guard to right guard has been fun
The Cowboys said farewell to All-Pro right guard Zack Martin when he retired this offseason and they hope they landed another long-term standout at the position in the first round of the draft. Dallas used the 12th overall pick on Tyler Booker this year and he’s already occupying Martin’s former


Xavier Worthy: Andy Reid told us to get our hamstrings ready
Though the Chiefs won the AFC for the third consecutive season in 2024, quarterback Patrick Mahomes finished the year with a career-low 6.8 yards per attempt. That signified how Kansas City’s offense was not able to stretch the field throughout the year. Mahomes noted during the offseason program that the