
Tyjae Spears wants to show his best self in 2025 after an injury-riddled 2024
For Tyjae Spears, the best thing about this season is it’s not last season. Spears had ankle and hamstring injuries in 2024, along with two concussions, limiting him to 12 games and 114 touches for 536 yards and five touchdowns. “I learned that I can fight adversity really well,” Spears


Chiefs cut two players as corresponding moves
The Chiefs cut tight end Kevin Foelsch and offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr. on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. They were corresponding moves after the Chiefs signed tight end Geor’Quarius Spivey and offensive lineman Joey Lombard, agreements that previously were reported. Both Spivey and Lombard were tryout players


Saints sign three UFL players
The Saints made official the departures of cornerback Travion Fluellen and running back Xazavian Valladay, who were waived Friday. The Saints also announced three signings. Tight end Seth Green, cornerback Jayden Price and offensive tackle Barry Wesley are joining New Orleans on one-year contracts. Green, 27, played the past two


Wisconsin sues Miami for tortious interference with Xavier Lucas
College football has made a mess for itself. And the cleanup process includes specific programs holding each other accountable for chaos when one of them crosses the line of civil liability. That’s what the University of Wisconsin and its NIL collective are doing. Via Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, Wisconsin


Saints waive DB Travion Fluellen
The Saints cut running back Xazavian Valladay on Friday, a move previously reported. They also waived defensive back Travion Fluellen, Matthew Paras of nola.com reports. Fluellen spent the final five weeks of the 2024 season on the Saints’ practice squad, but he did not appear in a game. The Saints


Patriots sign fourth-round pick Craig Woodson
The Patriots closed out their week by signing a draft pick. The team announced the signing of fourth-round pick Craig Woodson. That leaves second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson as the only unsigned member of the class. Most of the remaining unsigned picks are second-round selections and the percentage of guaranteed


Report: Jalen Ramsey prefers trade to the West Coast, with Rams, Chargers as possibilities
The Rams have interest in a reunion with Jalen Ramsey, and the cornerback apparently does, too. Adam Schefter of ESPN said Friday on the Pat McAfee Show that Ramsey “would like to go to the West Coast, to Los Angeles — Rams, Chargers, somewhere like that.” The Dolphins have sought


NFL declines comment on whether Rita Benson LeBlanc still owns part of the Saints
After news emerged on Thursday that one-time future Saints primary owner Rita Benson LeBlanc was arrested for assaulting a parking enforcement officer in South Carolina, we began to explore whether she still owns part of the franchise. The question flowed directly from her statement in 2016 that, following the resolution


49ers LB Nick Martin suffered fractured thumb, should be OK for camp
One 49ers rookie is dealing with an injury, but it is not expected to sideline him when training camp begins. Via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports third-round linebacker Nick Martin recently suffered a fractured thumb while lifting weights. But the slight fracture did


Sunday Ticket’s move to YouTube helped NFL reach a younger audience, YouTube CEO says
When YouTube became a major NFL TV partner with its acquisition of the Sunday Ticket rights, it did more than just make Sunday Ticket more convenient for viewers who couldn’t get DirecTV. It also opened the NFL up to younger viewers. That’s the word from YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, who


Saints to waive RB Xazavian Valladay
New Orleans is moving on from a young running back. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the Saints are waiving Xazavian Valladay. Valladay, 26, had been with New Orleans since midway through last season, signing with the club’s practice squad. He did not appear in a game, but remained with


Texans waive LS Tucker Addington to make room for CB Damon Arnette
The Texans have made the signing of cornerback Damon Arnette official, announcing the deal on Friday. As a corresponding move, Houston has waived long snapper Tucker Addington, making undrafted rookie Austin Brinkman the winner of the team’s long snapper competition. Addington had signed a futures deal with the Texans in


Will Howard: Everything I can learn from Aaron Rodgers is invaluable
Before Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, rookie quarterback Will Howard said he was looking forward to learning from the four-time MVP. Rodgers is now officially a member of the team and Howard got his first chance to work with his new teammate at the team’s three-day minicamp. It’s been


Jake Ferguson “definitely wasn’t satisfied” with 2024 performance
Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson came into the 2024 season off of a strong second year in the NFL, but he wasn’t able to build on it. After posting 71 catches for 761 yards and five touchdowns in 2023, Ferguson managed 59 catches for 494 yards without reaching the end


Sean McVay: Rams’ minicamp in Hawaii is about quality time together
The Rams made the unusual decision to have this week’s mandatory minicamp in Maui, and coach Sean McVay said the trip was as much about togetherness as it was about football. Players were encouraged to bring their families with them for a Hawaiian vacation, and McVay said that meant a


Sean McVay on Davante Adams feeling rejuvenated: “That’s what you want”
Wide receiver Davante Adams has spoken positively about the Rams since joining the club on a two-year deal this offseason, recently saying he feels “rejuvenated” with Los Angeles. Hearing Adams say that landed well with head coach Sean McVay. “It’s so cool, and that’s what you want,” McVay said in


George Kittle on Robert Saleh’s return: Violence is coming
George Kittle doesn’t play defense, but Robert Saleh’s return to the 49ers still has him fired up. Saleh built a strong defense when he was the team’s coordinator from 2017-2020 and turned that success into a job as the head coach of the Jets. Saleh couldn’t reach the same heights


Ricky Williams fights effort to ban THC in Texas
Longhorns legend Ricky Williams is bringing a little Texas Fight to the effort to ban THC. As explained by WFAA.com, the Texas House and Senate have passed a bill that would ban all consumable hemp-derived products containing THC. Governor Greg Abbott has the measure on his desk, awaiting signature. Williams


Jaire Alexander, Aaron Rodgers will get re-acquainted this year
Former Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson isn’t the only player with whom former Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander will be reunited in 2025. With Alexander joining the Ravens, he’ll see former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers twice this year. The Steelers and Ravens cross paths in Week 14 and Week 18. Alexander and


Patriots rookie WR Kyle Williams says he treats the football like “a bag of money”
Patriots rookie Kyle Williams knows what wide receivers get paid to do in the NFL, and he doesn’t want to drop the bag. Williams told WEEI that he views the football as like a bag of money, and his livelihood depends on catching it. “My mindset is don’t drop the


Video emerges of most recent Shedeur Sanders traffic stop
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has picked up a pair of speeding tickets this month. Video of the second incident has emerged. Alex Raskin of the Daily Mail has posted obtained and posted it. A woman identified as Sanders’s girlfriend was pulled over at the same time, in a different car.


Shedeur Sanders: “I made some wrong choices personally”
After a pair of speeding tickets since June 5, Browns quarterback Sheduer Sanders is taking some heat. Appearing at teammate David Njoku’s charity softball game, Sanders addressed the situation. “I made some wrong choices personally and I can own up to them,” Sanders said. “I made some, you know, not


Chiefs agree to terms with two minicamp tryout players
The Chiefs hosted four tryout players at their mandatory minicamp, and they have signed two. Center Joey Lombard and tight end Geor’Quarius Spivey are joining the offseason roster, Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports reports. Lombard was one of the 60 tryout players at the team’s rookie minicamp in May. He


Broncos, Colorado are in communications regarding Burnham Yard site for potential new stadium
Twenty-four years after the Broncos christened their current stadium, they’re looking for a new one. One possible location is the Burnham Yard site in Denver. The Denver Post reports that the team is currently negotiating with Colorado governor Jared Polis regarding the 58-acre property, which previously served as a rail


Rita Benson LeBlanc, one-time successor to Tom Benson, is arrested in South Carolina
Rita Benson LeBlanc, the one-time presumed successor to her grandfather, Tom Benson, as principal owner of the New Orleans Saints, has been arrested in South Carolina. Via WCSC-TV, LeBlanc is accused of assaulting an officer/city employee. LeBlanc allegedly pushed a parking enforcement officer who was attempting to put a boot


Browns sign TE Sal Cannella, waive TE Tre’ McKitty
The Browns have swapped one tight end for another. Cleveland announced on Thursday that the club has signed Sal Cannella and waived Tre’ McKitty. Cannella just finished the UFL season with the Arlington Renegades, where he caught 44 passes for 474 yards with a touchdown. In 2024, he led the


Packers announce open training camp practice dates
The Packers announced the dates of their open training camp practices for this summer. This will mark Green Bay’s 80th training camp, a tradition that began in 1946 under Curly Lambeau. As in the past, practices are scheduled to take place at Ray Nitschke Field, with Packers Family Night at


Shedeur Sanders has two speeding tickets this month
When news first emerged on Wednesday of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders being ticketed for driving 101 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone, my reaction was this: Let he who has not driven 100 mph or faster cast the first set of keys. The latest development changes things. It


After a redshirt rookie season, MarShawn Lloyd is fully healthy and ready to roll
The Packers drafted MarShawn Lloyd in the third round a year ago. He played only one game, seeing 10 snaps and six carries for 15 yards in Week 2. Lloyd had injuries to a hip, a hamstring, an ankle and a hamstring before an appendicitis. “You can’t make this stuff


Steelers cut RB Jonathan Ward
The Steelers released running back Jonathan Ward on Thursday, the team announced. Pittsburgh signed Ward to a futures deal in January. He originally joined the Steelers on a one-year veteran benefit contract in May 2024. Ward played 24 snaps in the preseason before the team cut him out of training


Titans WR Treylon Burks says he feels “amazing” in recovery from torn ACL
Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks says he’s feeling good as he recovers from the torn ACL that ended his 2024 season in October. “I feel amazing, just blessed,” Burks said, via TennesseeTitans.com. “I’ve just been leaning on God, leaning on the people that believe in me, care. And I feel


Rashee Rice won’t be suspended until criminal case ends
With Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice in the news this week, both for his own comments about the team’s offense in 2025 and comments regarding whether he’ll be ready to go when the season starts, several have asked about the status of Rice’s unresolved criminal charges for last year’s speed racing


49ers announce promotions in their personnel department
The 49ers announced a number of promotions in their personnel department on Thursday. Among the moves was the elevation of Tariq Ahmad to vice president of player personnel. Ahmad has been with the 49ers for 11 seasons and he was previously the director of player personnel. RJ Gillen and Brian


Adrian Peterson gets into a fistfight over a game of poker
What’s the world coming to? Someone actually had the nerve to get into a fistfight with former NFL running back Adrian Peterson over a game of poker. Via TMZ.com, it happened on May 27 in Houston. The video can be seen here. Apparently, everything was resolved. “Me and the guy,


Report: College Football Playoff will require injury reports
Decades before gambling became legalized in most American jurisdictions, the NFL combatted illegal gambling by introducing injury reports. More than seven years into the era of BET! BET! BET!, college football is taking baby steps toward eliminating secrecy. According to Brett McMurphy of TheActionNetwork.com, via Sean Keeley of AwfulAnnouncing.com, the


Terron Armstead: I’m OK never having to face Jared Verse again
Rams edge rusher Jared Verse said recently that he thinks he has a lot of room to improve on his performance from his rookie season, but one seasoned NFL offensive lineman thinks he’s already pretty hard to handle. Terron Armstead retired this offseason after spending 12 seasons as a left


Andy Reid: Rashee Rice, Josh Simmons are “ready to go” for training camp
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had some positive news on the injury front as Kansas City wrapped up its offseason program on Thursday. Reid told reporters in his press conference that both receiver Rashsee Rice and rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons are expected to be healthy for the start of


Patrick Mahomes never talked with Travis Kelce about his potential retirement
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce told reporters at minicamp this week that it wasn’t a tough decision for him to put off retirement and come back to play in 2025. Though Kelce is famously close with Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback said on Wednesday that he actually didn’t discuss the tight


Rashod Bateman says Ravens receivers benefit from veteran presence of DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins is 33 years old and his production has declined in recent years, with a career-low 10.9 yards per catch average last season. But fellow Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman still brings plenty to Baltimore. Bateman said on NFL Network that Hopkins, who signed a one-year contract with the


All NFL broadcast partners (except Amazon) file legal brief supporting NFL in Sunday Ticket appeal
As the one-year anniversary approaches for a stunning verdict that found the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package to be a violation of federal antitrust laws, the case remains pending on appeal. The plaintiffs are challenging the trial court’s decision to scrap a $4.7 billion verdict (which would have been tripled, if


C.J. Mosley announces his retirement
Linebacker C.J. Mosley is hanging up his cleats. Mosley announced in a social media post on Thursday that he is retiring after 10 seasons in the league. “I spent my whole life and career building my legacy,” Mosley said in his post. “Now, it’s time to start a new chapter


Signing Jaire Alexander can’t hurt Baltimore’s effort to extend Lamar Jackson’s contract
Lamar Jackson spoke it into existence. And the signing of Jaire Alexander could help spark a Lamar Jackson extension. At a minimum, it can’t hurt the Ravens’ effort to get a deal done. In 2023, Baltimore’s decision to give receiver Odell Beckham $15 million in full guarantees on a one-year


Bucky Irving: I’m not satisfied with how I played as a rookie
Bucky Irving made a big impact on the Buccaneers during his rookie season, but he’s not looking for more of the same in 2025. Irving picked up 1,514 yards from scrimmage, scored eight touchdowns and ranked fourth in the league in yards per carry after being selected in the fourth


Marlon Humphrey: No one ever said we have too many corners
The Ravens closed out their offseason by making a big addition to their secondary. Cornerback Jaire Alexander signed with the team on Wednesday in a move that adds to a spot where the team was already pretty well stocked. They drafted Nate Wiggins in the first round to go with


Chris Jones: Losing the Super Bowl the way we did provides motivation this year
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones says there’s a bitter taste in his mouth, and his teammates’ mouths, after getting blown out by the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Jones said he and many others in the Chiefs facility look back on their 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl


Jaire Alexander signs with Ravens
Lamar Jackson might have spoken a deal into existence. After Jackson told reporters he’d like the Ravens to add Jaire Alexander on Tuesday, Baltimore announced the club has signed the cornerback to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN, Alexander is set to earn $4 million with


Texans to sign Damon Arnette
Cornerback Damon Arnette spent the 2025 UFL season in Houston and he’ll be trying to spend the 2025 NFL season in the same city. According to multiple reports, the Texans will sign Arnette to their 90-man roster. Arnette recently worked out for the team. It’s the first time Arnette will


Lamar Jackson looks forward to throwing a lot of TDs to DeAndre Hopkins
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is wrapping up his first offseason program with the Ravens and he’s made a strong impression on at least one of his new teammates. It’s an important one. Hopkins made a sliding, one-handed grab of a pass that quarterback Lamar Jackson threw behind him in Tuesday’s


Travis Kelce: Returning for 2025 wasn’t a very tough decision
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has played more football than he has ahead of him. But while there was plenty of speculation that the 35-year-old could retire a few months ago, Kelce elected to stick around for at least one more season. In his Wednesday minicamp press conference, Kelce told


When will the Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey?
When the Dolphins suddenly announced in April that they’re looking to trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey, it made sense from a cap standpoint to wait until after June 1. Seventeen days after June 1, Ramsey remains a Dolphin. So when will he be traded? Only the Rams have been connected to