
Trevon Diggs aims to return for season opener
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is rehabbing his left knee after undergoing chondral bone graft surgery Jan. 23, which entails transplanting pieces of bone tissue into the joint to stimulate growth. While he was expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season, Diggs told Calvin Watkins of the


Missouri legislature passes Arrowhead Stadium renovation bill
Well, that was fast. As we were hunting and pecking an item regarding the Chiefs’ looming requirement to pick and choose between a renovated Arrowhead Stadium or a new dome in Kansas, the Missouri legislature passed a bill that will pay half the cost of a $1.15 billion upgrade to


Joey Bosa expects to be full go for training camp
Joey Bosa’s first season with the Bills got off on the wrong foot, but the edge rusher expects to be rolling again when the team gets to training camp this summer. Bosa is working with the team’s medical staff this spring after injuring his calf and he went through those


Nick Chubb: I’m over the hump in terms of injuries
Running back Nick Chubb’s recent injury issues contributed to an extended stay on the open market, but he signed with the Texans this week and he said on Wednesday that he’s back to feeling like himself. Chubb suffered a severe knee injury early in the 2023 season and he missed


Noah Brown carted off at Commanders practice
The Commanders will be waiting for word about wide receiver Noah Brown’s condition after Wednesday’s practice. Multiple reporters who were at the session passed along word that Brown had to be carted off the field after going down during the team’s minicamp. There is no word on the exact nature


Mike McDaniel: Zach Wilson’s been through some s—t and found his way through it
Quarterback Zach Wilson spent three tumultuous years with the Jets before he was traded to the Broncos last offseason. Now he’s back in the AFC East on a one-year deal with the Dolphins, as head coach Mike McDaniel said Wilson was “a direct, calculated target” to be Tua Tagovailoa’s backup


Broncos announce J.K. Dobbins signing
Broncos head coach Sean Payton is now free to discuss running back J.K. Dobbins. Payton declined to comment on reports that Dobbins would sign with the team when he met with reporters on Tuesday, but said that he believed a deal was close. The deal is now done. The Broncos


Saquon Barkley tops NFLPA player sales list
It’s been a very good year for Saquon Barkley. On top of everything else he achieved in his first season with the Eagles, Barkley finished the period of March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 as the top player in NFLPA-licensed products. He’s the first running back to top the


Christian Barmore eager for return to form after blood clots derailed his season
Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore is on the practice field this week after he barely played in 2024 because of blood clots, and he thinks he has something to prove. “Really just a lot of fire in my heart. After that situation, people forget who I am,” Barmore said, via


Vikings promote Ryan Grigson, Demitrius Washington to assistant G.M.
The Vikings signed General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension this offseason and they announced that he’ll be working with a pair of assistant General Managers on Wednesday. The team has promoted Ryan Grigson and Demitrius Washington to that position. Grigson, who served as the G.M. of the Colts


Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey is a psycho in a good way
Dealing with multiple injuries, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was able to play just four games in 2024. But he’s been healthy throughout the offseason and is in a good position to bounce back to the form that won him AP offensive player of the year in 2023. Head coach


Shane Steichen: Tyler Warren has been phenomenal so far
The Colts had tight end Tyler Warren fall into their lap during this year’s draft and selected him at No. 14 overall. The pick filled a need and added a potential explosive playmaker to an Indianapolis offense that may be supporting a new quarterback in 2025. So far, the early


Aaron Rodgers “can’t stand” his new helmet
The last time Aaron Rodgers had to dump his preferred helmet for a new one, he didn’t seem to mind it. This time, he does. “I can’t stand the helmet,” Rodgers told reporters on Tuesday. “I’ve worn a Schutt for 20 years and somehow it finally didn’t pass the safety


Tua Tagovailoa says he didn’t recover from hip issue until February
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed the last two games of the 2024 season with a hip injury that was said to be unrelated to the serious hip injury he suffered while in college at Alabama. Tagovailoa said back in January that if Miami had advanced to the postseason, he would’ve


Kirk Cousins: Michael Penix Jr. is off to a great start, will have a great career
Though he signed a lucrative four-year deal with the Falcons last offseason, quarterback Kirk Cousins is slated to be the backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. Cousins told reporters on Wednesday that he would love to play, but isn’t going to dwell on things that aren’t reality — meaning


Nick Sirianni on Saquon Barkley’s retirement talk: He’s got a lot of good football left
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is coming off the best season of his career, but he’s already musing about dropping the curtain on his playing days. Barkley recently referenced Barry Sanders while saying that he thinks he will retire “out of nowhere” and said that the decision could come “next


Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford-Davante Adams relationship is “cool to watch”
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is heading into his 17th NFL season and Rams wide receiver Davante Adams is heading into his 12th, but they’ve never played together before. Which makes their work together this offseason particularly important. Rams coach Sean McVay said Stafford and Adams have been working hard at


Joe Burrow: We support Trey Hendrickson, but don’t know what will happen
The Bengals dealt with two contract stalemates last offseason as wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins spent time away from the team while trying for new deals that they finally got this offseason, but settling those issues didn’t solve all of the team’s issues on the contract front. Edge


Za’Darius Smith hopes to return to Lions
Veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith had a short stint with the Lions in 2024 and he’s hoping for a longer run with the team in 2025. Smith was acquired in a trade with the Browns during the regular season and had four sacks for the team in the second half


NFLPA declines to release 61-page collusion ruling
The NFL and NFL Players Association continue to conceal a 61-page arbitration ruling in a collusion case regarding the failure of teams to give fully-guaranteed contracts to certain veteran quarterbacks. In so doing, both sides are squandering the opportunity to factor the experience into future contract negotiations — to the


Rams have lingering interest in Jalen Ramsey, but apparently not in Jaire Alexander
The Rams have made it clear that they have interest in a potential reunion with cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Now that cornerback Jaire Alexander is available to any team, coach Sean McVay was asked on Tuesday whether the Rams would have interest in the former Packer. “We haven’t had a lot


Packers have wide receiver Bo Melton playing cornerback in minicamp
Travis Hunter may not be the NFL’s only combined wide receiver/cornerback this season. The Packers have wide receiver Bo Melton taking snaps at cornerback during minicamp. Although Melton has never played defense in either the NFL or in college, Packers coach Matt LaFleur noted that Melton has shown he can


Shemar Stewart: I’m 100 percent right, Bengals need to get my contract done
Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart says he will not practice until he signs his rookie contract and that the only way he’ll sign is if the Bengals change their stance about inserting a contract clause that he views as unfair to him. “In my case, I’m 100 percent right,


Deion Sanders is home in Texas dealing with an unspecified health issue
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has been at his estate in Texas dealing with an unspecified health issue, Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today reports. The school’s annual summer football camps began last week without Sanders, who also canceled a speaking engagement at the Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Symposium


Aaron Rodgers on picking Pittsburgh: “It starts with Mike Tomlin”
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his Steelers debut on Tuesday, during the first day of the team’s mandatory minicamp. After practice, he met with Pittsburgh reporters for the first time. The first question posted by the team on social media was this: Why was Pittsburgh the right fit for him? “I


Kirk Cousins: Obviously you’d love to play, but that’s not the situation I’m in
Kirk Cousins is now prepared to stick with the Falcons. Cousins spoke to reporters after Atlanta’s minicamp practice on Tuesday, saying that he’s going to support second-year QB Michael Penix however he can. “Obviously, you would love to play,” Cousins said, via Tori McElhaney of the team’s website. “But I


J.K. Dobbins signs with Broncos
Running back J.K. Dobbins visited with the Broncos last week. This week, it became more than a visit. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Dobbins has signed a one-year deal with the Broncos. It’s a $5.25 million deal. We’re trying to confirm whether that’s the base value or


Mike McDaniel gives candid answer regarding Jalen Ramsey’s future
Jalen Ramsey remains with the Dolphins but for how long? The Dolphins and Ramsey both desire a split and have worked to facilitate a trade since April. Ramsey was not at the mandatory minicamp Tuesday, and coach Mike McDaniel called it an excused absence since the three-time All-Pro is not


Brandon Aiyuk still “in the middle” of his rehab as he works his way back from torn ACL
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk jogged during Tuesday’s practice, a positive sign in his rehab on his surgically repaired knee. Aiyuk is expected to start training camp on active/physically unable to perform after tearing the ACL and MCL in his right knee Oct. 20. He likely misses the start of


Patriots place OL Wes Schweitzer on reserve/retired list
The Patriots announced their training camp schedule on Tuesday, but veteran offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer won’t be joining them. Schweitzer was placed on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. He signed with the Patriots earlier this offseason. Schweitzer previously played with the Jets, Commanders, and Falcons. He appeared in 90 regular


Rams sign free agent DL Decarius Hawthorne
The Rams signed defensive lineman Decarius Hawthorne to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. Hawthorne is an undrafted free agent. He played collegiately at Florida Atlantic (2020-23) and South Florida (2024) and appeared in 48 regular-season games with 16 starts in his five-year career. Hawthorne totaled 80 tackles, 78


Nick Sirianni: We have to be even better at tush push now
The Eagles will still be able to run the tush push this year, but head coach Nick Sirianni said on Tuesday that they will have to raise the level of their execution. A Packers proposal to ban the play failed to get enough votes from team owners to pass and


Packers sign NT Cameron Young
The Packers signed free agent defensive lineman Cameron Young, the team announced Tuesday. A knee injury limited Young to only one game last season with the Seahawks, who waived him in April. The Seahawks selected Young in the fourth round in 2023, and he appeared in 16 games with one


Sean Payton defers comment on J.K. Dobbins reports until Wednesday
On Tuesday afternoon, word emerged that running back J.K. Dobbins has signed with the Broncos. Not long thereafter, coach Sean Payton met with reporters. And Payton was mum about the situation. “I’m not going to answer to any reports,” Payton said. “I think we’re close. I’ll tell you tomorrow.” Dobbins


Jim Harbaugh underwent cardiac ablation, hip replacement surgery this offseason
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh underwent two scheduled medical procedures this offseason. Harbaugh, 61, said Tuesday he’s in tip-top shape after a cardiac ablation and hip replacement surgery. “The doctors can’t find anything wrong with me,” Harbaugh said, via Kris Rhim of ESPN. “A-grade.” Harbaugh briefly left the sideline during the


Jeffery Simmons arrives at Titans’ minicamp 20 pounds lighter
Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons spent the offseason away from the team facility, training on his own. Simmons showed up for the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, and he arrived 20 pounds lighter. It’s no wonder coach Brian Callahan didn’t worry about Simmons’ absence. “I feel great,” Simmons said, via


Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains her habit of wearing a headset during games
In the days since Carlie Irsay-Gordon has become the principal owner of the Colts, many have pointed out that she has a habit of wearing a headset during games. Maybe more owners should do it. Via Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, she explained the reasoning for the practice during a Tuesday


Former Packers K Eddie Garcia dies at 65
Former Packers kicker Eddie Garcia died June 5 at his home in Poygan, Wisconsin, the team announced. He was 65. Garcia served as a member of the team’s board of directors. The Packers drafted him in the 10th round in 1982, and he spent three seasons in the NFL. He


Stephen A. Smith: Failure to buy Bills sparked Donald Trump’s first presidential run
Nearly 10 years ago to the day, a certain someone took a certain ride down a certain golden escalator and most certainly upended American politics. As Stephen A. Smith told it on Monday night’s edition of The Daily Show, the rise of Donald Trump the politician is tied directly to


Aaron Rodgers will work out with his receivers, if he can get them to come to Malibu
New Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting limited work this week with his new teammates in Pittsburgh. Does he plan to work out with them during the period between the offseason program and the start of training camp? “I’ve just got to get them — I got to try and


Davante Adams feels rejuvenated: Joining Rams was “exactly what I needed”
After eight seasons in Green Bay, Davante Adams now is on his third team in four seasons. Adams said Tuesday he feels “rejuvenated” after signing with the Rams this offseason. “I feel like this is what I needed just based off the vibe and the aura of the building,” Adams


Shedeur Sanders: I’m focused on small things so big things will happen
The Browns shifted their quarterback reps at Tuesday’s practice so that rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders would get more snaps as the team continues to evaluate their plans at the position. During a press conference on Tuesday, Sanders said that it’s been a change in “mentality” for him to


Trent Williams wants to play into his 40s, vowing not to retire “with some left in the tank”
49ers left tackle Trent Williams was a full participant in Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp. Williams soon turns 37, but he is still going strong as he prepares for his sixth season in San Francisco. “I just feel like I do myself and my teammates a disservice if I’m looking toward the


Desmond Ridder attends Colts minicamp on tryout basis
Quarterback Desmond Ridder has found a new gig, at least for the moment. Multiple reporters noted on Tuesday that Ridder is participating in Colts minicamp on a tryout basis. Ridder, 25, was a Falcons third-round pick in 2022, spending most of the 2023 season as Atlanta’s starter. While the Falcons


Micah Parsons will attend training camp but won’t commit to participating without a deal
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons attended the mandatory minicamp Tuesday, but he did not participate as he awaits a contract extension. Parsons spent nearly 30 minutes talking to owner Jerry Jones during the session, but the two-time All-Pro said they did not discuss Parsons’ contract. Jones has had no recent


Aaron Rodgers: “It was here or not play”
After his first practice with the Steelers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent 12 minutes or so with reporters. One of the most important answers Rodgers gave related to his alternatives to signing with Pittsburgh. As Rodgers told it on Tuesday, the choice was simple. “There was conversations with other organizations, for


Tua Tagovailoa: I think there is a culture shift
At points this offseason, there has been talk of a culture shift with Miami. The club has gone 28-23 with two one-and-done postseason appearances under head coach Mike McDaniel over the last three seasons. But last year, the Dolphins slipped under .500, finishing the year 8-9. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who


Patriots announce training camp schedule
The Patriots have announced the schedule for this summer’s training camp. They will hold their first practice at the team’s facility on July 23. Players will report to camp on July 22. That will be the first of 12 practices that are open to the public during head coach Mike


Stefon Diggs won’t discuss the contents of his bag on the boat
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs met with reporters on Tuesday, for the first time since his notorious pink powder club boat video. Not surprisingly, Diggs had not much to say. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, here’s what Diggs said about the video and his standing with coach Mike Vrabel: “I want


Myles Garrett on Aaron Rodgers: Good opportunity to put him in the graveyard
Aaron Rodgers is officially in the AFC Central as a member of the Steelers and that means he’ll be facing the Browns twice during the 2025 season. That will give Browns defensive end Myles Garrett a couple of chances to add Rodgers to an exclusive list. Garrett has sacked 31