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The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting closer to regular-season form, and tight end Pat Freiermuth is already liking what he sees. After Thursday’s joint practice between Pittsburgh and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium, the fifth-year veteran offered high praise for his new quarterback, while also pointing to strides being made across the offense. Aaron […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers may be going through a challenging transition after losing 20 players in the offseason, coach Kyle Shanahan can still count on one constant: Offensive tackle Trent Williams staying in shape. Williams said he feels great entering his sixth year with the 49ers, adding that he continues to be motivated by […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy was beaming with positivity on Thursday after they wrapped up joint practice with the New England Patriots at the TCO Performance Center. He lauded his teammates for putting in the work and executing well. McCarthy went 16-of-19 during 11-on-11 scrimmages, including multiple touchdown passes, according to a report from Vikings.com’s […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed his wishes for rookie running back Kaleb Johnson ahead of facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After Tomlin revealed two injured pass catchers amid preseason, wide receiver Calvin Austin and tight end Jonnu Smith are day-to-day following their respective injuries. He spoke about what he expects from Johnson. Tomlin addressed […]

Five-time Pro Bowl guard and 2020 first-team All-Pro Brandon Scherff has retired from the NFL after a decade-long career split between the Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars. The 33-year-old made the announcement indirectly this summer through the University of Iowa’s athletics department, which revealed his retirement while announcing his induction into the school’s 2025 Hall […]

It looks like New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has a new faith approach that helps him. And he wore out the Giants early in a joint practice. That prompted Giants standout Kayvon Thibodeaux to share an honest review of the Jets’ quarterback. Thibodeaux said Fields had too much pocket pressure on him, according to […]

After Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman reflected on wide receiver AJ Brown, a pivital move that led to a Super Bowl victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, there’s some concern over Brown’s latest injury scare. He suffered a hamstring injury during a joint practice session with the Cleveland Browns. However, it isn’t something Philadelphia needs […]

The New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings have been sharing a practice field this week. The two teams have been going at it at the Vikings home facility. Dual practice sessions give teams a better opportunity to see how players are performing when they are competing against an opponent. The Patriots have not pleased […]

Things haven’t gone that well for the New England Patriots’ offense during the preseason. But they have a new weapon in speedy running back TreVeyon Henderson. And Henderson is one of two Patriots roster hopefuls who improved their stock after the win over the Commanders. Henderson landed with the Patriots after a second-round pick in […]

Patrick Mahomes shared how fans of superstar Taylor Swift will infiltrate the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp this year. The megastar is dating Travis Kelce, a Chiefs tight end, and shared that her fans (who are lovingly called Swifties) will impact the team’s camp. “I’m interested to see what camp looks like this year,” Mahomes […]

Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel will be going back-and-forth in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback depth chart throughout the 2025 season. While the team has its plans to start the year, one NFL insider has his approach to the situation. The Browns have made noise throughout the spring and summer following their NFL Draft decisions. They […]

Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert will play in the preseason game this weekend against the Rams. He got his chance after asking coach Jim Harbaugh, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. “I wanted to go out there and see a pass rush,” Herbert said. After going through the rigors of practice, Herbert wanted to get […]

Jordan Love suffered an MCL sprain in the Green Bay Packers’ season-opening showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles last year, dealt with a groin issue later in the campaign and injured the ulnar nerve in his throwing elbow in January. The 26-year-old quarterback endured all these ailments and missed only two games, but he did not […]

Tempers flared during Wednesday’s joint practice between the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finding himself at the center of a physical scuffle. The incident began after Penix completed a long pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III. As the play ended, Penix and Titans defenders exchanged words, and the trash […]

The New England Patriots have high hopes that the Mike Vrabel era will see the team begin its climb back to glory in the AFC East. A division title over the Buffalo Bills does not appear to be in the cards for the current season, but an 8- or 9-win season would represent significant improvement […]

The New York Jets are preparing to make adjustments following an injury to quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Taylor suffered an injury during training camp. He underwent minor knee surgery as he will miss the remainder of the preseason. “He’s still going through his protocols, as far as his rehab,” head coach Aaron Glenn said on Tuesday, […]

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond has been cleared of all criminal charges tied to a sexual assault allegation from earlier this year, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. On Thursday, Collin County (Texas) District Attorney Greg Willis said a grand jury returned a “no bill” in Bond’s case, meaning they won’t be moving forward with an […]

Former Texas Longhorns star receiver Isaiah Bond no longer faces criminal charges, his agent said on Thursday. After being allowed to sign with any team, Isaiah Bond wasted no time by indicating that he plans to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Here is Bond’s statement after the situation unfolded. “First and foremost, I want to […]

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is suing the NFL over discrimination, and a federal appeals court ruled that he is free to go ahead with that lawsuit because the NFL’s decree of offering independent arbitration lacks credibility for multiple reasons. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld upheld a previous federal […]

The Denver Broncos strengthened their defense with several high-profile free agency signings this offseason. Yet none were more potentially impactful than the addition of Dre Greenlaw. The veteran linebacker is expected to help transform a strong Broncos’ defense into an elite group in 2025. The only issue standing in the way is health. Greenlaw suffered […]

Tight end Evan Engram signed with the Denver Broncos this past offseason as one of the more notable free agent signings of 2025. He comes to a Denver Broncos team that is loaded with talent, and Engram recently affirmed that notion. “We have talent everywhere,” Engram said on Thursday. That is certainly the case. Let’s […]

With the 2025 NFL season approaching, there are two big quarterback battles to keep an eye on: The New Orleans Saints and the Cleveland Browns. The Browns QB battle is full of questions with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett, Tyler Huntley and Shedeur Sanders fighting it out. The Saints saw Derek Carr suddenly retire, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a long history of doing well in the NFL Draft. The offensive talent the team brought in helped head coach Andy Reid build a dynasty. However, even Reid was caught up in the Johnny Maziel hype in 2014. Drafting him would have taken him away from the Cleveland Browns and […]

One player who has the Indianapolis Colts excited is their first-round pick. And Tyler Warren is one of two roster hopefuls who improved their stock after the preseason-opening loss to the Ravens. Warren stepped forward, catching three passes for 40 yards. That included a 23-yard reception in the first quarter that impressed quarterback Anthony Richardson. […]

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel used to be a player, so he knows things can get physical in practice, but he probably never saw himself getting into the middle of a scuffle as a coach. He found that out last week when he got in the middle of an altercation between his team […]

The Carolina Panthers released their unofficial 2025 depth chart ahead of their first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Friday. As expected, the list included a few established veterans with young prospects hot on their tails, namely slot receiver Adam Thielen and edge-rusher Patrick Jones II. The Panthers’ 2024 season was a complete tale […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud still remembers the 2023 NFL Draft, when the Carolina Panthers made a blockbuster trade to move up and select Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick. Stroud went second to Houston, and the two quarterbacks have been linked in constant comparisons. Now, heading into their third NFL seasons, the […]

The Cleveland Browns have been waiting this offseason for the outcome of the criminal charges against rookie running back Quinshon Judkins. Judkins was arrested this July in Florida on charges of domestic assault and battery just months after being selected by Cleveland in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Thursday, the team got its answer. “Sources: […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a dreadful 2024 campaign, finishing the season with only four wins. It’s amazing how quickly things change in the NFL, because now Jaguars fans have plenty of reasons for optimism ahead of the 2025 season. Jacksonville added Liam Coen at head coach and made several big moves this offseason, including trading […]

Justin Herbert is the franchise player for the Los Angeles Chargers. The offense is being built around him, and head coach Jim Harbaugh is the perfect head coach to put him in positions to be successful. Harbaugh is Herbert’s third head coach since being drafted in 2020. Depsite the inconsistency within the staff and constant […]

It is no secret that the San Francisco 49ers missed Christian McCaffrey last season. He was never really able to make a difference, as an unexpected injury occurred during the previous season’s training camp. After only playing in four games last season, CMC is aiming to make a massive comeback to help get the Niners […]

The Denver Broncos finished last season at 10-7, squeaking into the AFC playoffs. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton formed a great partnership in their first year together. Throughout the 2025 NFL preseason, Denver is one team experts anticipate will be a lot better this season. However, an injury to fullback Michael […]

After seven years in the NFL, followed by a one-year hiatus, Matt Breida is officially retiring. The Georgia Southern alum entered the league as an undrafted running back with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, but most recently was a member of the New York Giants. Breida, 30, decided to retire after reportedly turning down […]

It has been a tough preseason with defensive injuries for the Baltimore Ravens. However, one defender jumped to the forefront. And he is one of two roster hopefuls who improved their stock after the win over the Colts in the preseason opener. Edge rusher Mike Green, a second-round pick, opened plenty of eyes in his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are hoping they will be able to defend their Super Bowl title during the upcoming 2025 season. A big part of the Eagles’ success during their 2024 run was the play of wide receiver A.J. Brown, who has become one of the league’s best at his position over the course of his […]

As he prepares for his third NFL season, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud addressed the recent loss of veteran tight end Brevin Jordan to a season-ending knee injury. Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Stroud called the situation “unfortunate” and expressed his support for his teammate. Jordan was placed on injured reserve earlier this week after […]

After an up-and-down debut with the Dallas Cowboys for Joe Milton III, an NFL insider dropped a reminder about his inexperience. Plus, Milton suffered an injury in the preseason opener. However, his official status for the preseason game against the Ravens is positive, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “#Cowboys coach Brian […]

For many NFL teams, Week 2 of the preseason is when the starters see substantial playing time. The Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts either don’t know who their starting quarterback is yet or will be without them this week. Jordan Love just had thumb surgery and will miss the game against the Colts, and […]

The Denver Broncos are currently preparing for their upcoming preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals as both teams gear up for the 2025 NFL season. The Broncos won their first preseason contest in resounding fashion against the San Francisco 49ers on the road. Recently, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was speaking about the respect he […]