Teams Checking on Za'Darius Smith

Free agent defensive end Za'Darius Smith has generated interest from several NFL teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Smith, a free agent, is reportedly "training and waiting on the right situation." The 32-year-old has spent 10 seasons with the NFL, splitting 2024 between the Browns and Lions. Over 17 games last year, he amassed […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Scheduled for CT Scan in October

Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion was successful, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel underwent neck surgery back in April, which scared off several teams and complicated his free agency. Rather than signing now and trying to pass a physical, Samuel will […]

Jaylon Johnson Opening Season on 53-Man Roster

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (leg) will open the season on the team's 53-man roster, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson missed all of training camp and the preseason after injuring himself while training away from the team. There's been plenty of mystery surrounding his status, including his timetable to return to […]

Cowboys Still Expect Micah Parsons to Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer told the media that he expects linebacker Micah Parsons (back, personal) to play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schottenheimer noted that the star defender will likely be on limited reps for the first game because he hasn't practiced in a while and has also been dealing with […]

Jaire Alexander Could be Ready for Week 1

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) is pushing to return to practice and could be ready for Week 1, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The 28-year-old has been dealing with the same injury all offseason, and while it looks like he's close to returning, his status is far from guaranteed. The veteran defender […]

Trevon Diggs Has No Limitations, Could Play Week 1

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) told the media that he has no physical limitations and has not yet ruled out playing in Week 1. At the moment, Diggs says he is working on "ramping up the conditioning part, getting back to football speed, [and] getting back to in-game speed." The 26-year-old is working his […]

Bengals Give Trey Hendrickson a Raise

The Cincinnati Bengals and All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson agreed on a $14 million raise for the 2025 season on Monday, raising his salary for this year to $30 million, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Hendrickson is still scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the end of this season. The 30-year-old still hasn't […]

Trevon Diggs Moved to Active Roster

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) has passed his physical and been moved from the team's PUP list to the active roster, signaling he has a chance to play in Week 1. The former All-Pro suffered a season-ending knee injury late in the year and has spent much of the offseason rehabbing. While the move […]

Keeanu Benton Might Not Be Ready for Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton (upper body) is reportedly dealing with an undisclosed upper-body injury that has put his Week 1 status in doubt, according to Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports. This is unfortunate news for Pittsburgh, as rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee) was also recently injured. It doesn't appear that there […]

Carson Schwesinger a Smart Bet for DROY?

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger recorded six total tackles and a QB hit across his 24 snaps this preseason, and NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein believes he could be in play for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The former walk-on turned 2nd-round pick has been the buzz of Browns training camp, as he plays […]

Tremaine Edmunds Dealing with Soft-Tissue Issue

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson divulged that linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (undisclosed) is dealing with a soft-tissue injury, though the affected body part was not detailed. Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reported the news. Johnson also notes that the issue isn't a long-term concern. Edmunds is entering his third season with Chicago and has […]

Trevon Diggs Could Be Ready For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) said he's not ready to rule out playing in Week 1, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. The Cowboys' No. 1 cornerback has ramped up his rehab recently, though it's still viewed as unlikely he'll play right away. That Diggs is quickly getting back to full speed, however, […]

Derrick Harmon Not Expected to Land on Injured Reserve

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. However, the team currently has no plans to place him on Injured reserve. With a few weeks to go before the start of the 2025 campaign, the best-case scenario could mean the rookie will be […]

Micah Parsons Expected to Play in Week 1

According to Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is expected to play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. When asked about Parsons' availability for Week 1, Schottenheimer told reporters, "I feel good that Micah is going to be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles." Parsons and the Cowboys have […]

Cameron Heyward Returns to Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward was in uniform and participating in Tuesday's practice, despite an ongoing contract dispute. The 36-year-old All-Pro began training camp by holding in, but he has attended the team's last four practices in street clothes before donning the uniform on Tuesday. Heyward has been vocal about looking to restructure the […]

Terrell Smith Carted Off With Non-Contact Knee Injury

Chicago Bears cornerback Terrell Smith (knee) was carted off and ruled out after suffering a non-contact injury during Sunday's preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Smith had two tackles prior to his departure. The 26-year-old was competing for a larger role on defense after appearing in 14 games (two starts) last season. Throughout the 2024 […]

Saints Trade Khalen Saunders to Jaguars for Luke Fortner

The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired defensive tackle Khalen Saunders from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for center Luke Fortner, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Ironically, the Jaguars and Saints played against each other on Sunday, so perhaps the two players won't have to travel far before joining their new teams. Saunders […]

Falcons Add C.J. Henderson

Per the team, the Atlanta Falcons intend to sign free agent defensive back C.J. Henderson to an undisclosed contract. The 26-year-old was the former No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but spent only that season with the Jacksonville Jaguars -- the team that drafted him. After a brief stint with the Jags, […]

Cowboys "Not Considering Trading" Micah Parsons

According to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, the team isn't looking to trade defensive end Micah Parsons. "I think the world of Micah," said Jones on Saturday. "What y'all don't know is what I offered him. And it's a hell of a lot more than you think I did. Micah took it off [the table]." […]

Trey Hendrickson to End Holdout and Report on Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson is planning to end his contract holdout and report to training camp on Wednesday, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hendrickson doesn't have the new deal that he wants yet, and it seems unlikely that he'll practice until he does, so he'll effectively be going from a holdout […]

Sauce Gardner May Cover No. 1 Receivers More Often

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner only covered an opponent's top receiver a handful of times each season in the team' previous zone-based defensive scheme, although he's quietly yearned for more of those chances. According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, Gardner said he could get many more chances to cover a WR1 in the new defensive […]

Alex Singleton to Miss 7-8 Days With Broken Thumb

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton (thumb) suffered a broken thumb in training camp practice on Monday but is expected to miss only seven to eight days before he can put a club on his hand and return to the field, a source told Mike Klis of 9 News. Singleton will not need to miss […]

Trey Hendrickson, Bengals "Still Talking"

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is "still talking" with the front office regarding a new contract. "My understanding is the sides are still talking," said Pelissero. There is some back and forth." Hendrickson has been a force on the defensive side of the ball throughout his career, most […]

Eli Apple Signing One-Year Deal with the 49ers

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, free-agent cornerback Eli Apple agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers on Sunday. The 2016 No. 10 overall pick has suited up for the Giants, Saints, Panthers, Bengals, Dolphins, and Chargers during his career. He has appeared in 102 regular-season contests, totaling 383 tackles and six interceptions. Unfortunately, Apple […]

Travis Hunter Working with Wideouts Early

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter is working with the offense to start training camp, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. Specifically, Hunter is working on his releases, and it's exciting that Jacksonville would have him focus on the offensive aspect of his game first. Much has been made regarding the 22-year-old's ability to play […]

David Olajiga Heading to New England

According to the team, the New England Patriots have signed defensive lineman David Olajiga to a one-year, $840,000 contract through the NFL's International Pathway Program. The Central Missouri alum was part of the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad in 2024 through the same program, although the team never activated him. During his time as a […]

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Leaves Practice with Chest Injury

Detroit Lions second-year defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (chest), who exited Sunday's team practice early, will miss just a few days, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 23-year-old was diagnosed with a contusion. Rakestraw Jr. played fewer snaps on defense than on special teams in his first campaign, collecting six total tackles in eight […]

Micah Parsons Practicing in Full

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is "in full gear and practicing" at the team's training camp, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Parsons is entering the fifth and final season of his rookie contract in 2025, and Dallas presumably wants to sign the three-time All-Pro to an extension at some point. However, Machota […]

George Karlaftis Agrees to Contract Extension

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million contract extension with the team. The deal includes $62 million in guaranteed cash, and it will keep him in Kansas City through 2030. The 24-year-old has spent his entire career with the Chiefs since being selected in […]

Jets Pushing Sauce Gardner to Strive for Perfection

ESPN.com's Rich Cimini reports that new New York Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has challenged defensive back Sauce Gardner to bring his game to a new level this offseason. "I know I'm not perfect, but the fact that he's trying to get perfection out of me is what I need," said Gardner. "I've had a […]