The NFL is back—well, almost. The 2025 NFL Preseason is underway, offering fans a sneak peek at what’s to come before the regular season kicks off in September. Over three action-packed weeks, every team will hit the field, giving rookies a chance to shine, veterans an opportunity to secure roster spots, and coaches time to…
Category: Pro Football
Colts’ Anthony Richardson day-to-day after dislocating pinkie finger in preseason
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left Thursday’s 24-16 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a finger injury.
Colt…
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons misses practice with back issue
Disgruntled Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons missed his first training-camp practice Thursday while dealing with back tightness, sour…
Chargers’ Rashawn Slater done for season due to torn patellar tendon
Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater will miss the 2025 season after sustaining a torn patellar tendon during Thursday’s pra…
Cam Heyward wants raise, not fully practicing
Pittsburgh Steelers four-time All-Pro defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who’s seeking a raise in a defensive market that has experienced a r…
What Do Smelling Salts Do for NFL Players?
If you’ve watched an NFL game closely, you may have noticed players using small packets or capsules near their noses before taking the field or after a big hit. These are smelling salts, and they’ve become a common sight on the sidelines — but what exactly do they do? What Are Smelling Salts? Smelling salts…
What Does It Mean to Be Franchise Tagged in the NFL?
In the NFL, the term “franchise tag” refers to a designation a team can apply to a player set to become an unrestricted free agent. It allows the team to retain that player for one more season while preventing them from signing with another team — usually at a premium salary rate. Although it’s a…
NFL clarifies smelling salts ban
NFL players are still permitted to use smelling salts, the NFLPA clarified to its players in a memo Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Kalyn Kah…
Rams’ Stafford dealing with aggravated disk, hopeful for Week 1
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disk in his back, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Th…
Vrabel comes up bleeding after Patriots-Commanders scuffle
During a joint practice between the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders, tensions flared when a scuffle broke out after rookie ru…