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The San Francisco 49ers are adding another name to their loaded running back room. Although nobody will surpass Christian McCaffrey on the depth chart, former Las Vegas Raiders starter Ameer Abdullah will now join the group to compete for a roster spot over the next month. The 49ers signed Abdullah on Thursday morning, CBS Sports’ […]

On the heels of another disappointing early exit in the 2024 playoffs, the Green Bay Packers have been itching to start 2025 training camp for months. While most of the team’s buzz has been positive early on, cornerback Nate Hobbs and running back MarShawn Lloyd have not gotten off to the hottest starts. Before training […]

With just 10 players on their 2025-2026 roster at the end of July, the Golden State Warriors have a lot of work to do over the next few months. While several marquee names are still available in free agency, the Warriors have to consider bringing back versatile guard Taran Armstrong after a strong showing in […]

Darius Slay is excited to begin his 12th season in the NFL. After four successful years with the Philadelphia Eagles, the 34-year-old cornerback is looking forward to returning to his roots with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense in 2025. While Slay acknowledged the success he had with the Eagles, he believes he is a better fit […]

After the Minnesota Vikings chose him over incumbent starter Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s expectations are even higher in 2025 than they were a year ago. Although fans remain split on his potential, Vikings safety Josh Metellus voiced the team’s confidence in their new quarterback. As one of the most respected captains on the team, Metellus […]

Over a decade after it initially shook up the internet, Jameis Winston revealed another iteration of his infamous crab legs shoplifting scandal. When reflecting on the bizarre situation, the New York Giants quarterback revealed that he felt compelled to confess to the robbery to save his Florida State career. Winston, who was then preparing for […]

Since his shocking release for allegedly kissing a teammate on the head, Christian Wilkins has been the subject of several odd conversations on social media. The situation has undoubtedly caused awkwardness within the Las Vegas Raiders’ locker room, forcing defensive tackle Adam Butler to advise his former teammate to seek help. The kissing incident was […]

Cheryl Reeve is not being subtle about her disappointment with Emma Meesseman’s latest career decision. Ahead of her matchup with the New York Liberty, the Minnesota Lynx head coach was brutally honest on her opponent’s newest roster addition. Before Meesseman signed with the Liberty, she was also considering joining Reeve and the Lynx. When asked […]

In light of the Jaire Alexander fiasco, one of the Green Bay Packers’ biggest offseason acquisitions was cornerback Nate Hobbs. While the Packers are excited to see Hobbs on the field in 2025, the team’s newest defender has not gotten off to the best start in training camp. Hobbs, who is known for his physicality, […]

The New England Patriots collectively held their breath when star cornerback Christian Gonzalez went down with an injury in training camp. The team has since confirmed that he is dealing with a hamstring issue that is not expected to be a long-term problem. Despite the soft tissue concerns, Gonzalez is still expected to be fully […]

They may now play on rival teams, but Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels will never lose their friendship. Ahead of the New York Giants and Washington Commanders’ Week 1 matchup, the star wideout took a friendly and not-so-subtle shot at his former teammate. Nabers is well aware of the fact that Daniels’ Commanders went 2-0 […]

After a stellar rookie campaign, the New York Giants expect a lot from star receiver Malik Nabers in year two, but a nagging toe injury continues to burden his training camp. While clearly impacted by the ailment, Nabers called the issue more annoying than seriously painful. Nabers compared his toe injury to a “mosquito that […]

The Washington Commanders have made several key signings during training camp, but they just lost a key member of their offensive line. After six years in the NFL, including one spent on injured reserve for the entire season, Nate Herbig decided to retire just one month ahead of the 2025 season. The Commanders placed Herbig […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2024-2025 season did not go as planned, forcing them to enter the ensuing NBA Summer League with a lot on their minds. The Nuggets did not have any elite-level prospects to monitor in Las Vegas, but could only have been impressed by undrafted point guard Reece Beekman’s case for a 2025-2026 roster […]

Abdul Carter is already making noise before his rookie season has even begun. The rookie edge-rusher continues to look like a future superstar in the New York Giants’ 2025 training camp, impressing every spectator more each day. Carter impressed the most on the fourth day of camp when he finally received regular first-team reps. With […]

Just three years into his career, Bryce Ford-Wheaton just seems like a player who cannot catch a break. Two years after missing his entire rookie season with a torn ACL, the New York Giants’ special teams ace suffered a brutal torn Achilles in 2025 training camp. After being carted off with a towel over his […]

The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback battle just got a little more interesting in training camp. Kenny Pickett, who some believed had emerged as the frontrunner, left Saturday’s practice with a hamstring injury and will miss at least one week. After leaving practice, Pickett will have his hamstring injury re-evaluated within the next week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter […]

The San Francisco 49ers can add receiver Jauan Jennings to their laundry list of injury issues during training camp. Despite growing visibly frustrated with the team not giving in to his lucrative contract extension demands, Jennings opted to show up for training camp. The decision ended up going sideways, as Jennings left the fifth day […]

As one of the most respected defensive coordinators in the NFL, Jeff Ulbrich is trying to instill a sense of grit and tenacity into the Atlanta Falcons. However, with rookie James Pearce Jr. getting into multiple near-fights in the Falcons’ training camp, Ulbrich admitted the intensity might have gone a little too far on Sunday. […]

Former Arizona State forward Jayden Quaintance believes he has already made a noticeable impact with his new team. Since committing to Kentucky from the college basketball transfer portal, Quaintance believes his new team has the potential to boast an elite defense in 2025-2026. Since landing in Lexington, Quaintance believes that he has already helped transform […]

Ahead of his first full season as Florida’s starting quarterback, DJ Lagway is determined to make considerable improvements during the 2025 college football season. Lagway entered the 2024 season as one of the most-hyped quarterback prospects in Florida football history. He had an up-and-down freshman season, but knows exactly which areas he wants to address […]

Tua Tagovailoa has been known to be a soft-spoken leader at times, which is why he surprised many by calling for Tyreek Hill to change ahead of the Miami Dolphins’ 2025 season. Tagovailoa has since doubled down on his comments, but made it known that he was not criticizing his teammate as much as he […]

Franchise legends are beginning to voice their support for Terry McLaurin amid his ongoing contract holdout. Shortly after the Washington Commanders announced they would be inducting Santana Moss into their Ring of Honor, the 46-year-old stood up for his fellow receiver on national television. Moss firmly stated that the Commanders need to “just pay” McLaurin […]

Less than three weeks after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers turned their attention to the NBA Summer League. While not remotely at the same intensity level, the Pacers might have discovered a diamond in the rough for their 2025-2026 roster in point guard RayJ Dennis. The […]

Despite coming off their best season in four years, the Seattle Seahawks are currently wrapping up a crucial offseason. The team is in store for wholesale changes with just five offensive starters returning. However, coming off a promising rookie showing, the Seahawks are high on tight end AJ Barner, whom they expect to be a […]

Davante Adams has worked with great teammates before, but he cannot wait to share the field with Puka Nacua. The new Los Angeles Rams receiver had nothing but praise for his teammate ahead of the 2025 season. Adams, who ended the 2024 season with the New York Jets, believes that Nacua is one of the […]

Bijan Robinson confirmed that everybody has been saying his name with improper pronunciation for the first two years of his professional career. Ahead of the 2025 season, the Atlanta Falcons running back set the record straight on how to accurately address him. Robinson went on record to give fans the correct way to say his […]

Throughout Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese’s second-year breakout campaign, technical fouls have been one of the only dark marks of her season. However, head coach Tyler Marsh does not see too much of an issue with her passion for the game. Marsh called Reese’s habit of picking up technical fouls a “product” of her passion. […]

The Tennessee Titans suffered a significant loss during their 2025 training camp. On the team’s third day of camp, wide receiver Treylon Burks suffered a devastating broken collarbone injury. Burks’ injury is currently being reported as a fractured collarbone, but he will undergo further tests to determine the severity, per NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and […]

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping their defensive captain around. Coming off consecutive 100-tackle seasons, the Vikings gave safety Josh Metellus a multi-year extension ahead of the 2025 season. Minnesota inked Metellus to a three-year, $36 million deal on Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The deal keeps the versatile safety in Minneapolis through the 2028 season. […]

Hours after the Miami Dolphins signed veteran cornerback Jack Jones, they dove right back into the market to continue improving their defense. In its latest free agency addition, the team signed former Cincinnati Bengals defensive captain Mike Hilton. The Dolphins and Hilton came to terms on Saturday morning, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported. The agreement […]

Paige Bueckers cannot stop breaking records in her rookie season with the Dallas Wings. One week after being just one of 35 rookies in WNBA history to make the All-Star game, Bueckers reached yet another milestone. By dropping 17 points and six assists in Dallas’ 86-76 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, Bueckers became the […]

Amid an injury-riddled training camp, the Miami Dolphins are adding another veteran to their defense. Days after losing former first-round pick Artie Burns to a torn ACL, the Dolphins signed former Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones. Jones agreed to a one-year contract with Miami, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The 27-year-old […]

The Arizona Cardinals enter year six of the Kyler Murray era with just one winning record in the last nine years. While the oft-criticized quarterback will be placed under a microscope in 2025, the true X-factor that will determine the Cardinals’ success will be the changing dynamic between running backs James Conner and Trey Benson. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders continued their shocking 2025 offseason by releasing Christian Wilkins on Thursday night. One day later, the Raiders have already moved on by adding former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Keondre Coburn in free agency. Las Vegas added Coburn via waivers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Coburn initially entered the league as a sixth-round […]

The Los Angeles Rams are seeking to implement significant changes in 2025. With a new-look team set to debut in the fall, the Rams teased the upcoming release of their ‘Midnight Mode’ jerseys as their new alternate uniforms. Two weeks ahead of their first preseason game, the Rams gave fans a sneak peek of their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a lot of success at the 2025 NBA Summer League in getting what they wanted out of their top prospects. However, while the attention was focused on Cam Christie and Patrick Baldwin Jr., the Clippers also saw considerable potential in undrafted rookie Jahmyl Telfort. Telfort, 24, is an older prospect […]

In an offseason quarterback battle as hotly contested as the Cleveland Browns’ is, Shedeur Sanders did not do himself any favors when he warranted two speeding citations in June. General manager Andrew Berry was brutally honest on the situation, delivering a stern warning that gained the approval of Colin Cowherd. Berry called the citations “not […]

CeeDee Lamb is exceptionally high on the Dallas Cowboys’ offense in 2025 with a fully healthy Dak Prescott. Following an injury-riddled 2024 season, Lamb knows the Cowboys have a lot to prove, but believes they should still be respected as one of the best in the league. With the 2025 season just over one month […]