Tom Pelissero
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Three-time Pro Bowl WR Odell Beckham Jr. was officially reinstated by the commissioner today. He remains a free agent.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Three-time Pro Bowl WR Odell Beckham Jr. was officially reinstated by the commissioner today. He remains a free agent.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers underwent further tests Monday that confirmed he won’t need surgery on his fractured left wrist, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
Rodgers is pushing to play Sunday at Chicago. But doctors must clear him and his status moving forward is TBD.
Rodgers is pushing to play Sunday at Chicago. But doctors must clear him and his status moving forward is TBD.
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers underwent further tests Monday that confirmed he won’t need surgery on his fractured left wrist, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
Rodgers is pushing to play Sunday at Chicago. But doctors must clear him and his status moving forward is TBD.
Rodgers is pushing to play Sunday at Chicago. But doctors must clear him and his status moving forward is TBD.
The NFL is suspending Bengals star WR Ja’Marr Chase one game for unsportsmanlike conduct after he was caught on video spitting on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey.
Barring a successful appeal, Chase is now set to miss Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots.
Barring a successful appeal, Chase is now set to miss Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots.
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The NFL is suspending Bengals star WR Ja’Marr Chase one game for unsportsmanlike conduct after he was caught on video spitting on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey.
Barring a successful appeal, Chase is now set to miss Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots.
Barring a successful appeal, Chase is now set to miss Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots.
A statement from Bill Belichick, who definitely posted this himself on Instagram, saying “I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.”
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A statement from Bill Belichick, who definitely posted this himself on Instagram, saying “I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.”
More from today’s NFL memo regarding sports gambling, outlining the league’s compliance efforts, including former law enforcement officials assigned to each team to monitor suspicious activity and a specialized unit that monitors insider threats, social media and other trends.
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
More from today’s NFL memo regarding sports gambling, outlining the league’s compliance efforts, including former law enforcement officials assigned to each team to monitor suspicious activity and a specialized unit that monitors insider threats, social media and other trends.
The NFL sent a memo to team officials today, saying that in light of recent gambling scandals in other sports, the league has worked with lawmakers, regulators and sports betting partners in recent weeks to limit and, where possible, prohibit prop bets in the NFL.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The NFL sent a memo to team officials today, saying that in light of recent gambling scandals in other sports, the league has worked with lawmakers, regulators and sports betting partners in recent weeks to limit and, where possible, prohibit prop bets in the NFL.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is returning to practice this week — a major step towards playing again later this season.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Bengals QB Joe Burrow is returning to practice this week — a major step towards playing again later this season.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
Burrow’s recovery from turf toe surgery is on track and now Cincinnati will open Burrow’s 21-day practice window in hopes of having him in action sometime next month.
Statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on Marshawn Kneeland:
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on Marshawn Kneeland:
Statement from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department on the death of Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland:
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Statement from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department on the death of Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland:
Awful news from Dallas: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced.
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Awful news from Dallas: Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced.
Blockbuster: The Jets are trading three-time Pro Bowl DL Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, sources tell The Insiders.
New York gets a 2026 first-round pick and more for Williams, who gets a fresh start at age 27.
New York gets a 2026 first-round pick and more for Williams, who gets a fresh start at age 27.
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Blockbuster: The Jets are trading three-time Pro Bowl DL Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, sources tell The Insiders.
New York gets a 2026 first-round pick and more for Williams, who gets a fresh start at age 27.
New York gets a 2026 first-round pick and more for Williams, who gets a fresh start at age 27.
Trade! The Saints are sending WR Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Trade! The Saints are sending WR Rashid Shaheed to the Seahawks, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
The Eagles and Dolphins finalized the trade sending Jaelan Phillips to Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Once again, the Eagles load up, while Miami makes its first move to rebuild, with teams also calling on Jaylen Waddle, Bradley Chubb and Minkah Fitzpatrick, among others.
Once again, the Eagles load up, while Miami makes its first move to rebuild, with teams also calling on Jaylen Waddle, Bradley Chubb and Minkah Fitzpatrick, among others.
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Eagles and Dolphins finalized the trade sending Jaelan Phillips to Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Once again, the Eagles load up, while Miami makes its first move to rebuild, with teams also calling on Jaylen Waddle, Bradley Chubb and Minkah Fitzpatrick, among others.
Once again, the Eagles load up, while Miami makes its first move to rebuild, with teams also calling on Jaylen Waddle, Bradley Chubb and Minkah Fitzpatrick, among others.
A massive deal: The Lions are signing Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year, $180 million extension with $141M in total guarantees — the most guaranteed money ever for a non-quarterback.
A megadeal for Hutchinson in Detroit, which now has its superstar locked up through 2030.
A megadeal for Hutchinson in Detroit, which now has its superstar locked up through 2030.
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A massive deal: The Lions are signing Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year, $180 million extension with $141M in total guarantees — the most guaranteed money ever for a non-quarterback.
A megadeal for Hutchinson in Detroit, which now has its superstar locked up through 2030.
A megadeal for Hutchinson in Detroit, which now has its superstar locked up through 2030.
Full circle: The Vikings originally signed TE Ben Sims as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He was waived in final cuts and claimed by the Packers, who kept him on the roster for over two years before waiving him Saturday … and he now has been reclaimed by Minnesota.
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Full circle: The Vikings originally signed TE Ben Sims as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He was waived in final cuts and claimed by the Packers, who kept him on the roster for over two years before waiving him Saturday … and he now has been reclaimed by Minnesota.
#Vikings QB Carson Wentz will undergo surgery on his left shoulder and miss the rest of the 2025 season, sources tell The Insiders.
Wentz gutted it out as long as he could. But he was in severe pain Thursday night in L.A. and now will get the shoulder fixed.
Wentz gutted it out as long as he could. But he was in severe pain Thursday night in L.A. and now will get the shoulder fixed.
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Vikings QB Carson Wentz will undergo surgery on his left shoulder and miss the rest of the 2025 season, sources tell The Insiders.
Wentz gutted it out as long as he could. But he was in severe pain Thursday night in L.A. and now will get the shoulder fixed.
Wentz gutted it out as long as he could. But he was in severe pain Thursday night in L.A. and now will get the shoulder fixed.
Here’s the full announcement, which notes the NFL and NFLPA “concluded that the team medical staff and unaffiliated medical providers properly followed all of the steps required by the collectively bargained and administered concussion protocol in their evaluation of Mr. Dart.”
October 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Here’s the full announcement, which notes the NFL and NFLPA “concluded that the team medical staff and unaffiliated medical providers properly followed all of the steps required by the collectively bargained and administered concussion protocol in their evaluation of Mr. Dart.”
#Chargers safety Derwin James is believed to have suffered a low-ankle sprain Thursday night against Minnesota, per sources. James will undergo an MRI today. But the hope is it’s nothing major.
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#Chargers safety Derwin James is believed to have suffered a low-ankle sprain Thursday night against Minnesota, per sources. James will undergo an MRI today. But the hope is it’s nothing major.
Josh Jacobs will be active.
October 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Josh Jacobs will be active.
Trade! The #Jaguars are sending CB Tyson Campbell to the #Browns for CB Greg Newsome, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Trade! The #Jaguars are sending CB Tyson Campbell to the #Browns for CB Greg Newsome, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
The #Vikings are placing center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve as he recovers from his second concussion in three weeks, per sources.
Kelly will miss at least four games. Another blow to Minnesota’s offensive line, which will be down two other starters Sunday vs. Cleveland.
Kelly will miss at least four games. Another blow to Minnesota’s offensive line, which will be down two other starters Sunday vs. Cleveland.
October 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The #Vikings are placing center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve as he recovers from his second concussion in three weeks, per sources.
Kelly will miss at least four games. Another blow to Minnesota’s offensive line, which will be down two other starters Sunday vs. Cleveland.
Kelly will miss at least four games. Another blow to Minnesota’s offensive line, which will be down two other starters Sunday vs. Cleveland.
From the man himself:
September 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
From the man himself:
Three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is signing with the #Eagles on a one-year deal, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
Smith has 69 career sacks, including nine last season. Now he joins the defending champs on a deal negotiated by Erik Burkhardt of ROC Nation.
Smith has 69 career sacks, including nine last season. Now he joins the defending champs on a deal negotiated by Erik Burkhardt of ROC Nation.
September 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is signing with the #Eagles on a one-year deal, sources tell me and @rapsheet.bsky.social
Smith has 69 career sacks, including nine last season. Now he joins the defending champs on a deal negotiated by Erik Burkhardt of ROC Nation.
Smith has 69 career sacks, including nine last season. Now he joins the defending champs on a deal negotiated by Erik Burkhardt of ROC Nation.
Veteran WR Hunter Renfrow has interest from several teams and is weighing his options after his surprise release from the #Panthers, per sources.
Carolina wants to bring him back. But Renfrow, 29, has opportunities elsewhere and is mulling his next move.
Carolina wants to bring him back. But Renfrow, 29, has opportunities elsewhere and is mulling his next move.
August 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Veteran WR Hunter Renfrow has interest from several teams and is weighing his options after his surprise release from the #Panthers, per sources.
Carolina wants to bring him back. But Renfrow, 29, has opportunities elsewhere and is mulling his next move.
Carolina wants to bring him back. But Renfrow, 29, has opportunities elsewhere and is mulling his next move.