Sanders' return 'a breath of fresh air,' say Buffs
Colorado Buffaloes players says the return of head coach Deion Sanders following his recent battle with bladder cancer has been "a breath of fresh air.".
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31st July 2025
'Best I'm throwing it in years:' Joe Burrow finally enjoying a healthy training camp
For the first time since his rookie year, Burrow isn't nursing an injury through camp, and it's resulted in his best summer start in six seasons.
Cam Ward calls Titans offense 'very mid right now,' takes accountability for unit's training camp struggles
During Tennessee Titans training camp last week, Cam Ward made some awe-inspiringthrows and said he believes his offense is capable of being one of the best in the NFL this season. This week, the rookie quarterback chose different words to describe his unit.
Police: Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman rifle
A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Wednesday.
Trey Hendrickson returns to camp, Aaron Rodgers throws a pick & more from NFL training camps
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWhat's next for the Cincinnati Bengals now that Trey Hendrickson has chosen to hold in instead of out? Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Jori Epstein joins Jason Fitz from her national training camp tour to discuss the latest updates from teams around the league.
Experts: No 'instant answer' if gunman had CTE
Brain experts said it could take weeks to learn whether Shane Tamura, the gunman who killed four people in Manhattan, had CTE.
Tua: I'm not 'too cool' to play preseason games
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said he'd "love" to see extended run during the three-game preseason slate.
Bengals' Hendrickson ends holdout, not practicing
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson ended his holdout Wednesday and was an active spectator, but he indicated he doesn't plan on participating until he gets an extension.
Source: Bills rookie Hairston avoids serious injury
Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston suffered a right LCL sprain but avoided a major injury, with his ACL intact, a source confirmed to ESPN.
QB Ward: Titans offense is 'very mid right now'
The Titans offense, which has struggled on back-to-back days, is "very mid right now," according to rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, the first overall pick in April's NFL draft.
Rich Eisen is YouTube's leading NFL play-by-play candidate for Chiefs-Chargers game: Sources
Eisen is the leading candidate to join Kurt Warner on YouTube’s first regular-season NFL game.
Wetzel: Next NFLPA boss should understand the job
NFLPA adventure with Howell shows the union has lost focus in finding leaders driven to represent labor.
ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of rape lawsuit: Sources
Sharpe has not been on ESPN since late April, when the suit was first filed.
Seahawks reportedly extend GM John Schneider through 2030
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a a four-year extension with general manager John Schneider, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Wednesday, with the franchise securing its GM and president of football operations through 2030. Schneider has held the GM position since 2010. He added the role of executive vice president in 2013 and the title of president of football operations in 2024. The extension comes two years before Schneider's current deal ends in 2027. Adding three years to his tenure gives Schneider the chance to serve as the Seahawks' GM for 20 years.
Seahawks extend GM John Schneider through 2031 NFL season
The Seattle Seahawks have extended general manager John Schneider through the 2031 season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Bengals release veteran RB Moss after 1 season
The Cincinnati Bengals released RB Zack Moss on Wednesday, the team announced.
Browns' Emerson out for year with torn Achilles
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. has a torn left Achilles and will be out for the 2025 season, coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday.
Dolphins CB Kohou (knee) to miss entire season
Dolphins starting CB Kader Kohou will miss the entire season because of a knee injury.
Four Verts: Caleb Williams needs you to chill, Steelers have a Frankenstein offense, and Year 2 breakout candidates
Breathe. Relax. The Four Verts column is back.
30th July 2025
Ravens' Likely to have surgery for foot fracture
Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will undergo surgery for a small fracture in his foot, which will sideline him for about six weeks.
2025 Hall of Fame: Jared Allen was an all-time pass rusher and an even bigger personality
Four men will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he reached football immortality.
A week into training camp, the Giants are already wowed by Abdul Carter
The team is as impressed by Carter's play early in camp as are those watching from the sidelines.
Who is Saints' QB front-runner one week into camp? Stay tuned
Through six practices, New Orleans is narrowing down options for QB1 among Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler.
NFL offseason power rankings: No. 1 Philadelphia Eagles had a magical title run, with dreams of more to come
Other NFL team previews: 32. Titans | 31. Saints | 30. Browns | 29. Panthers | 28. Jets | 27. Giants | 26. Raiders | 25. Patriots | 24. Colts | 23. Dolphins | 22. Jaguars | 21. Falcons | 20. Steelers | 19. Cardinals | 18. Cowboys | 17. Seahawks | 16. Texans | 15. Bears | 14. Bengals | 13. 49ers | 12. Rams | 11. Broncos | 10. Commanders | 9. Chargers | 8. Buccaneers | 7. Packers | 6. Vikings | 5. Bills | 4. Chiefs | 3. Lions | 2. Ravens At the moment Philadelphia Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean was cutting across the field after baiting a frustrated Patrick Mahomes into an easy interception, or maybe when DeJean was weaving through the last few Kansas City Chiefs near the end zone to give his team a 17-0 lead, reality started sinking in: The Eagles were going to win Super Bowl LIX. COOPER DEJEAN PICK TO THE HOUSE!????: #SBLIX on FOX????: Tubi + NFL app pic.
The real MVPs on every NFL team: Who would return multiple first-round picks via trade?
This exhaustive trade guide figures out which players are really worth a first-round pick.
Five trades that make too much sense: Which teams should make a deal during camp?
As NFL teams look to finalize their rosters, Seth Walder proposes trades that could help all sides involved.
2025 NFL preseason streaming guide: How to watch every football game on NFL Network, YouTube TV and more
Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game. (Michael Owens/Getty Images) Michael Owens via Getty Images The 2025 NFL season is fast approaching, but first, it's time for the NFL preseason.
2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game: How to watch the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions
It's nearly time for the 2025 NFL preseason to kick off in earnest, but first, it's Enshrinement Week, and that all begins with the Los Angeles Chargers playing the Detroit Lions in the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame Game.
Antonio Gates' prowess in crucial situations vaulted Chargers star into Hall of Fame
Gates' 116 touchdown catches are the most in NFL history by a tight end, but his work in the red zone — 92 scores — truly separated him.
Dane Brugler’s 2026 NFL Draft summer positional rankings: Interior offensive linemen
Alabama's O-line had a big impact on the 2024 draft class and could again in 2025. Which other schools — and prospects — crack the top five?.
What should Year 1 expectations be for Cam Ward, other 2025 NFL Draft first-round picks?
Cam Ward and Travis Hunter will be thrown right into the mix early. What will fans see from them and the other Round 1 selections?.
Deadly Manhattan attack targeting NFL office is reverberating through multiple franchises this week
On Monday evening, as a deadly shooting unfolded inside a New York City building headquartering multiple offices, including the NFL’s home base of operations, an executive for one NFC team got a text from his daughter that jolted him in his chair.
The Scheffler paradox: How athletes cope when winning is not enough
The new Open champion's admission that winning can leave you unfulfilled was surprising but his words resonated with other elite athletes.
Buffs' Offerdahl retires to pursue path as dentist
Colorado running back Charlie Offerdahl stood in front of his teammates and coaches on the first day of fall camp Tuesday and announced he's retiring from football due to a history of concussions.
Browns' Emerson carted off with Achilles injury
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. was carted off the field during Tuesday's practice after suffering an Achilles injury.
Sources: Hendrickson set to end Bengals holdout
Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson is set to end his holdout and report for training camp on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Ravens TE Likely to miss time after rolling ankle
Isaiah Likely is expected to miss "a few weeks," according to Ravens coach John Harbaugh, after the tight end rolled his ankle late in practice Tuesday.
Source: Fins' Matos (upper body) out of hospital
Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos, who was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital last Wednesday with an upper body injury, was released over the weekend, a source told ESPN.
Top 10 NFL defenses heading into 2025 + Nate's top summer storylines
Subscribe to Football 301Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. On the latest edition of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss Nate's top storylines from training camp so far, including new developments from the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line, Marvin Harrison Jr.
NFL temporarily closes NYC office through Aug. 8 after shooting
New York Mayor Eric Adams said there's “reason to believe” the gunman targeted the NFL, which he accused of hiding football's health risks.
Bengals' Trey Hendrickson to join training camp amid ongoing contract negotiations
Hendrickson is traveling from Jacksonville to Cincinnati to join the Bengals and continue contract negotiations on a long-term deal.
NFL holdouts, contract negotiation tracker: Trey Hendrickson plans to report, and what's going on with Micah Parsons, Cowboys?
NFL training camp season is officially upon us, which means holdout/hold-in season is too as players seek new contracts.
Bengals star Trey Hendrickson reportedly set to end holdout, report to camp amid contract dispute
Trey Hendrickson’s holdout may be over, but there’s still no deal in sight for the Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher. Hendrickson is set to end his holdout, the last of its kind across the league, and report to Bengals training camp Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Justin Fields running full speed while wearing protective shoe at Jets practice after injury scare: 'The toe is ready to go'
Justin Fields appears to be just fine. He says, "The toe is ready to go." The New York Jets quarterback was the subject of one of the biggest injury scares across NFL training camps when he was carted off the practice field on Thursday.
Jaguars' Hines-Allen eyes sack record
Josh Hines-Allen's spent the offseason dealing with his son's Leukemia battle. Now, he has a new goal in mind.
Gators QB Lagway in boot as fall camp to open
Florida QB DJ Lagway will open fall camp watching from the sideline in a walking boot with a calf strain. Said coach Billy Napier: "It's not ideal.".
DB Carter with Vols amid reported conduct issues
Tennessee sophomore defensive back Boo Carter is with the Volunteers as they start preseason practice after he reportedly missed workouts this summer.
Arch madness: Haslam downplays Manning talk
Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam on Tuesday dismissed speculation that he is eyeing Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the 2026 NFL draft, saying "I would bet" Arch stays in college for two years.
Jets' Fields 'relieved' that toe injury wasn't worse
Jets quarterback Justin Fields will practice for a couple of weeks with a plastic shield on the outside of his cleats to protect his dislocated toe.
49ers DE Jackson placed on IR with neck injury
49ers defensive end Tarron Jackson has landed on injured reserve two days after being taken off the field on a stretcher with a neck injury.
Browns confirm CB Martin Emerson Jr. suffered season-ending Achilles tear
Martin Emerson Jr.’s season is over. The Cleveland Browns cornerback suffered an Achilles tear in practice Tuesday, the team confirmed.
Pete Carroll offers 'no comment' on Christian Wilkins' alleged kiss of Raiders teammate
Carroll declined to comment when asked if an alleged incident involving Wilkins played a part in the player's shocking release last week.
Browns CB Martin Emerson suffers left Achilles injury, will miss 2025 season
Emerson, who is in the final year of his contract, has started 33 games and grabbed four interceptions in his career.
At site of the NYC shooting, loss is signified by bullet holes and food truck orders
The day after a fatal shooting, police and media milled about while a food truck operator remembered a valued customer.
What does Courtland Sutton's new deal mean for Commanders' Terry McLaurin?
Denver's receiver accepted a four-year, $92 million contract, but Washington's two-time Pro Bowler is looking for an even bigger deal.
2025 Hall of Fame: Packers legend Sterling Sharpe's induction was long overdue
Four men will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he reached football immortality.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says there's no panic following disappointing 2024 season
Haslam added that he'd "absolutely" like to see at least one of the two rookie QBs get a chance to play this season.
Micah Parsons and Cowboys 'further away from a deal' amid contract standoff: Report
The high-profile standoff between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys continues to boil as the star defensive end seeks a record-setting contract extension.
What is CTE? Explaining the disease referenced by New York gunman at NFL HQ building
The brain disease has most commonly been found in athletes in contact sports and others with a history of repeated brain trauma.
Former Football Players With CTE Have Turned to Violence
The gunman in the Manhattan office shooting said in a note that he believed he had C.T.E., a degenerative disease linked by studies to repeated hits to the head.
Kurt Warner to be lead NFL analyst for YouTube's Chiefs-Chargers game: Sources
YouTube is still in search of a play-by-play caller for the broadcast, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
Sources: Cowboys CB Carson out for 4-6 weeks
Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after he suffered a hyperextended knee on Sunday, sources told ESPN.
Jets bring back Folk to upgrade kicking situation
The Jets brought back Nick Folk in an attempt to upgrade their kicking situation.
What we know about the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York City
A note found in the gunman's wallet was critical of the NFL and mentioned CTE. The 27-year-old wrote, “Study my brain please. I’m sorry.".
???? Ranking every team based on under-25 talent
Which rosters have the best under-25 talent in the league? We stacked all 32 teams.
Shooter targeted NFL HQ, claimed to have CTE
A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the NFL but took the wrong elevator.
After investing $250M on Gardner, Wilson, are the Jets done spending?
New York now faces more contract decisions after investing in Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson.
How will the Vikings split carries among running backs?
How much will Jordan Mason eat into Aaron Jones Sr.'s workload this season?.
29th July 2025
Source: Colts' Raimann signs 4-year, $100M deal
Left tackle Bernhard Raimann has signed a contract extension with the Colts, which a team source confirmed is worth $100 million over four years.
Commanders backup OL Herbig says he's retiring
OL Nate Herbig, signed in the offseason, told the Commanders he is retiring and was placed on the reserve/retired list Tuesday.
Kyle Brandt delivers emotional statement after gunman targeting NFL headquarters kills 4 in shooting
A gunman targeting NFL headquarters killed four and "seriously injured" a league employee in a shooting Monday. On Tuesday, "Good Morning Football" addressed that shooting, with anchor Kyle Brandt delivering an emotional statement to his friends and colleagues.
Six late-round 'fliers' who can help you win your league
Hitting on a player late in drafts can be a big boost -- to your team and your ego.
11 college football teams ready to either build on last season or put it behind them
FSU has nowhere to go but up, Michigan can get way better and Arizona State is building on its CFP berth. Which other teams are primed for bigger things in 2025?.
NFL offseason power rankings: No. 2 Baltimore Ravens try to get a title for their all-time great QB
Other NFL team previews: 32. Titans | 31. Saints | 30. Browns | 29. Panthers | 28. Jets | 27. Giants | 26. Raiders | 25. Patriots | 24. Colts | 23. Dolphins | 22. Jaguars | 21. Falcons | 20. Steelers | 19. Cardinals | 18. Cowboys | 17. Seahawks | 16. Texans | 15. Bears | 14. Bengals | 13. 49ers | 12. Rams | 11. Broncos | 10. Commanders | 9. Chargers | 8. Buccaneers | 7. Packers | 6. Vikings | 5. Bills | 4. Chiefs | 3. Lions Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.
Colts' Charvarius Ward opens up on 49ers exit: 'Mentally, I was somewhere off the grid'
Beyond the heartbreak of losing his daughter, Ward entered his last season in San Francisco bitter about not getting a contract extension.
'I'm getting that true balance': Dak Prescott's perspective as a dad and longest-tenured Cowboy
The quarterback enters Year 10 with the Cowboys, and he is focused on health, family and winning a Super Bowl.
Ex-Viking Jared Allen's Hall of Fame nod punctuates a career defined by maturation
Previously a wild man both on and off the field, the Canton-bound Allen flourished with the Vikings when he grew up emotionally.
Dane Brugler’s 2026 NFL Draft summer positional rankings: Linebackers
The linebacker group could be one of the deepest in the entire 2026 NFL Draft class.
NFL employee seriously injured in NYC shooting
A National Football League employee was seriously injured in a shooting Monday at a midtown Manhattan building that houses the NFL's offices and some of the country's top financial firms, commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo to employees.
Gunman ‘focused on the NFL,’ went to wrong floor in NYC skyscraper, Mayor Eric Adams says
Eric Adams said on a Tuesday morning appearance that a note found on the gunman mentioned the league and referenced CTE.
Colts, LT Bernhard Raimann agree to 4-year, $100 million extension: Source
Raimann receives a massive raise four days after the Colts and his agent weren't "on the same page" regarding a potential extension.
4 killed in shooting at NYC tower housing NFL HQ
Four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer, were killed and another person was critically wounded in a shooting Monday at a midtown Manhattan building that houses the NFL offices and some of the country's top financial firms, authorities said.
Source: Dallas' Guyton (knee) out, but ACL intact
An MRI revealed that Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton suffered a bone fracture -- not a torn ACL -- in his right knee during Monday's practice. He will sit out four to six weeks, but the injury will not require surgery.
Cards' Murray: Knee back to feeling like pre-injury
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray said Monday that although his right knee "will probably never be the same" as it was before the ACL tear, it is "as close as it's going to get.".
???? Brock Purdy, wife announce birth of first child
Jenna Purdy announced the news of the couple's new daughter on Monday on social media.
Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton expected to miss 4-6 weeks with knee injury: Sources
Second-year tackle's injury timeline means he could miss Dallas' season-opener Sept. 4 at Philadelphia.
Jets' Sauce Gardner, Ice Spice spotted during Lake George vacation
The star couple drew crowds in the upstate New York lake town on a short vacation celebrating Gardner becoming the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Lawyer says case against UF CB Johnson dropped
Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson won't face prosecution for two felony charges that followed a traffic stop in May.
Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton reportedly feared to have suffered torn ACL in training camp
Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is feared to have sustained a torn ACL, NFL Network reports. Guyton suffered a leg injury in practice on Monday and had not yet undergone imaging to confirm the feared diagnosis, according to the report.
Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton reportedly has a bone fracture, does not have torn ACL as initially feared
Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton reportedly suffered a bone fracture at training camp on Monday that's expected to sidelined him for 4-6 weeks.
Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield agree to restructured contract that includes more guaranteed money: Source
Mayfield’s current deal did not contain any guaranteed money following the 2025 season.
Titans release WR Treylon Burks days after he suffered a broken collarbone in training camp
Treylon Burks’ time with the Tennessee Titans is over. The Titans waived the wide receiver Monday afternoon, days after he suffered a broken collarbone at practice. It marked the latest significant injury Burks has dealt with since landing in Tennessee.
Titans waive injured 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks
The Titans selected the former Arkansas standout with a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Sources: Broncos, Sutton reach $92M extension
The Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton have reached agreement on a four-year, $92 million extension, sources told ESPN.
Dabo talked Panthers WR Renfrow out of retiring
Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow said college coach Dabo Swinney talked him out of retiring after he was released by the Raiders.
Sources: Buccaneers rework Mayfield's contract
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reworked quarterback Baker Mayfield's contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Pack's Jenkins now OK without reworked contract
Elgton Jenkins has accepted he won't be receiving a reworked contract and is ready to move to center for the Packers.
Joe Flacco on Kenny Pickett's injury as quarterback race continues: 'You don't want to see something like that'
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco spoke about the unfortunate timing of an injury to teammate Kenny Pickett in training camp on Monday. Over the weekend, the tight competition for the starting spot shifted when Pickett sustained a hamstring injury in practice.
Deion says he's cancer-free after bladder removal
Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he recently had surgery to remove his bladder after doctors found a tumor there, and he declared that he has been cancer-free since the operation.
Christian Wilkins reportedly had HR complaint about forehead kiss prior to being released by Raiders
On Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders made the stunning decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, just a year after signing him to a lucrative deal.
