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At the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts looked like they had found their new franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones. Sitting pretty at 7-1 with a retread QB who was getting legitimate MVP hype, Jones and the Colts fell back to earth on the back nine, with a Week 14 knee […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ need for secondary depth intersected with an unexpected holiday moment late on Christmas Eve, when veteran defensive back Tre Flowers received a phone call that reshaped both his plans and the team’s roster outlook. Flowers joins the Steelers at a critical juncture, as injuries have depleted the secondary ahead of a pivotal […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams addressed questions about his future with the team Thursday, pushing back on contract speculation as the regular season nears its conclusion. The veteran made it clear that his focus remains on finishing the year strong with the Cowboys rather than looking ahead to free agency. The Cowboys have leaned […]

The Atlanta Falcons received clarity on Kyle Pitts’ mindset following his historic Week 15 performance, as the tight end made it clear his focus remains on football and the teammates around him. With free agency approaching and the offense coming off one of its most productive outings of the season, Pitts’ comments added important context […]

Everything about Green Bay’s passing attack feels different with Christian Watson back in uniform. His vertical speed and leaping ability give Jordan Love the true field-stretcher this offense badly needed, and offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich has called his return “a shot in the arm” for a unit that suddenly looks far more explosive. Since getting […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, they saw safety Brian Branch suffer a season-ending Achilles injury. Now, the Lions have found his potential replacement. Detroit has signed safety Damontae Kazee to their practice squad, via Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Their plan is […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are making another roster move. Philadelphia is waiving return man and wide receiver Xavier Gipson, per NFL Network. Gipson had appeared in five games this year for the team. Gipson has been around several teams already this year. He was picked up by Philadelphia from waivers in late September. He also spent […]

The New Orleans Saints fell to 2-10 on the season with Week 13’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. New Orleans has already been eliminated from playoff contention, missing the postseason for the fifth straight year. Still, Cameron Jordan has been a bright spot for the team. He surpassed Drew Brees for the most games played […]

At 1-11, the Tennessee Titans won’t be competing for a playoff spot down the stretch. Which is why the franchise agreed to release linebacker Kyzir White, via NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. A hamstring injury has limited White to just one game during the 2025 season. However, he is now reportedly healthy and ready to compete. […]

The first season under the New York Jets’ new regime of head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey has been a rough one to this point. The Jets are one of the NFL’s worst teams, currently sitting in the basement of the AFC East at 2-9. Ahead of New York’s Week 13 matchup […]

Following a shocking 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football last week, the Buffalo Bills are looking to regain ground in the AFC East. While many thought this year was the Bills’ time to march towards the Super Bowl, the resurgent New England Patriots have claimed the East’s lead at 10-2. Ahead […]

The Los Angeles Rams ensured a breakout star would not reach the open market, finalizing a new deal to keep standout linebacker Nate Landman in town. Retaining the fourth year veteran secures one of the league’s most productive defenders and underscores an offseason acquisition win that helped elevate the Rams defense in 2025 into one […]

The Houston Texans made a surprising roster move ahead of their Week 12 matchup. They released running back Dameon Pierce and exposed him to waivers. On Friday, the NFL transaction wire confirmed what many expected: Pierce officially cleared waivers. That officially makes him a free agent for the first time in his career. Now, at […]

The Seattle Seahawks have watched Jaxon Smith-Njigba blossom into one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In an effort to add another offensive spark, the Seahawks have turned to the son of a legend. Seattle has signed Brenden Rice, son of Jerry Rice, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The receiver was with the […]

The Washington Commanders made a major special teams change on Monday. The organization released veteran kicker Matt Gay following a difficult performance in Madrid. Gay’s release came after he missed two field goals in Sunday’s 16-13 overtime loss to the Dolphins. One miss was a potential 56-yard game-winner as regulation expired. Washington is replacing the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a move that sparked both excitement and nostalgia among NFL and college football fans alike. On Tuesday, the team signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad, marking the 26-year-old’s official return to the league after recovering from spinal-fusion surgery. But it was teammate Jalen Ramsey’s reaction that turned the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs did not get in on the NFL trade deadline action. The team still looks like Super Bowl contenders, but they have fewer wins this season than fans have become accustomed to. Perhaps the Chiefs didn’t make a move because the market was inflated during a year in which a record-tying 10 […]

The New England Patriots are looking to win its seventh game in a row on Sunday, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ahead of that game, New England is shoring up their wide receiver room. New England is signing wide receiver Brenden Rice, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Rice is the son of NFL legend Jerry […]

The Los Angeles Rams witnessed Kam Curl lead the defense in tackles during their London trip. That performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars wouldn’t be made possible if it weren’t for a Sean McVay gesture. Curl entered 2025 NFL free agency before landing back in L.A. But were other teams interested in the veteran safety? He […]

The Tennessee Titans have officially moved on from wide receiver Treylon Burks, whose turbulent three-year tenure in Tennessee ended this week after he cleared waivers and became an unrestricted free agent. The decision continues a season of roster reshaping under head coach Brian Callahan, who was hired prior to the 2024 season and is now […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have marched out to a good start to the 2025 NFL season. The Jaguars are 3-1 on the campaign. Jacksonville is adding a quarterback as they look to post more victories. The Jaguars are signing Carter Bradley, per NFL Network. Bradley is the son of the team’s former head coach, Gus Bradley. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved swiftly after Calijah Kancey will miss the 2025 season. They’ve plucked away a former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Wednesday. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports Elijah Simmons is coming on board following the big NFL injury for the Bucs. Simmons previously was on the Cards’ practice squad. Kancey suffered a […]

The San Francisco 49ers made their long-anticipated move at kicker this week, parting ways with former third-round pick Jake Moody and signing veteran Eddy Piñeiro. But as Piñeiro revealed Wednesday, the Niners were close to missing out on their new leg entirely. “It’s been a crazy week,” Piñeiro told reporters after signing. “I was supposed […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are just less than a week away from kicking off their 2025 NFL campaign, with Joe Burrow and company scheduled to lock horns with the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7 on the road at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. But before that, the Bengals made a minor move on a two-time Super […]

One longtime NFL safety received some league punishment on Wednesday. A former Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns star will miss the first three weeks of the 2025 season. Regardless of whether John Johnson III will sign anywhere. The longtime defender received a suspension from the league office, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

The Chicago Bears had a busy offseason that saw them bring in tons of talent. The hope is that it will result in a sizable improvement to their record and even a potential playoff push. A year after drafting Caleb Williams, the Bears gave him more protection and offensive weapons. The team brought in Joe […]

By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26, all 32 NFL teams had to trim their rosters down to 53 players. The cut deadline is widely regarded as the hardest day to be an NFL coach, player, or front-office member. Certain players get cut because of bad contracts or injury concerns, and others simply lose […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are parting ways with veteran safety Mike Edwards, according to a league source. The move comes as a surprise, as Edwards had rejoined the team in April after going back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was expected to provide depth in the secondary during the upcoming season. Edwards’ short time […]

The Miami Dolphins are signing a defensive back, to help offset the loss of Jalen Ramsey. Miami is signing former Buffalo Bills corner Rasul Douglas, per NFL Network. Douglas is signing a one-year deal for $3 million. “Miami has been in talks with Rasul Douglas since before the trade of Jalen Ramsey, viewing him as […]

The New England Patriots made a notable roster move this week by waiving offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs. For context: He was a player who started 12 games last season and was re-signed earlier this year. The decision underscores the sweeping changes first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making as he builds the team in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had been quietly optimistic heading into the 2025 season. This was especially true after trading for Geno Smith to stabilize their quarterback position. In the NFL, though, stability is always fragile. That point was hammered home in the preseason finale when backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist. That […]

The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2025 NFL season brimming with optimism. They have assembled one of the most complete rosters in football. Armed with a defense fortified by high-profile acquisitions and an offense built around Lamar Jackson’s dynamic playmaking, Baltimore is a legitimate Super Bowl contender. As every NFL team knows, though, star power doesn’t […]

Training camp and the preseason are often the NFL’s harshest proving grounds. Every summer, players across the league learn that a job once considered safe is suddenly vulnerable. This is especially true as hungry newcomers push veterans to the brink. The Houston Texans are no exception. After an up-and-down 2024 season and a rocky start […]

The New Orleans Saints are a team in transition, and that’s not in a good way. Once one of the NFC’s most stable organizations, they now face uncertainty at the most important position in football. For five straight years, the Saints have tried to patchwork their way through the quarterback carousel. It just hasn’t worked. […]

The Chicago Bears head into 2025 with more optimism than they’ve enjoyed in years. Caleb Williams showed enough flashes as a rookie to give fans hope that he can develop into the franchise quarterback the city has long craved. General manager Ryan Poles has spent three straight offseasons loading the offense with talent. Of course, […]

The Los Angeles Rams know what life at the top feels like, and they also know how fragile it can be. Just three years removed from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, Sean McVay’s team finds itself staring at the same question it has faced since: can Matthew Stafford stay healthy enough to take them there again? […]

The Carolina Panthers are still searching for proof that Bryce Young was worth the franchise-altering move they made in 2023. The former No. 1 pick has struggled through two uneven seasons. So far, he has compiled a 6-22 record as a starter. Sure, the flashes of talent are there. However, the consistency hasn’t followed. In […]

The Dallas Cowboys have always carried the weight of outsized expectations. With Jerry Jones pulling the strings and ‘America’s Team’ forever in the spotlight, the drama never truly goes away. This year feels quite different, though. The Cowboys aren’t just balancing championship aspirations with pressure. They’re staring down the possibility of losing their most dominant […]

The New York Giants enter 2025 walking a fine line between development and desperation. After stumbling to a 3-14 record last year, patience has worn thin across the franchise. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll are under intense scrutiny. Drafting Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick signaled […]