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Month: August 2025

Cowboys Aiming For CB Shavon Revel To Play In September

August 9th, 2025 at 8:37pm CST by Adam La Rose

Shavon Revel is one of many Cowboys corners currently on the mend. The third-round rookie continues to rehab the ACL tear which ended his final college season.

Revel has yet to take part in training camp, and it remains to be seen when he will be cleared for game action. The 24-year-old recently encountered a setback in his rehab process, and more details on that front have emerged. Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS reports Revel had his knee drained in an effort to reduce swelling.

Notably, Hill adds the Cowboys still view Revel as being on track to play at some point in September. Being available in Week 1 would come as a surprise given his missed time so far, but Dallas aiming for an activation not long afterwards could lead to the team avoiding a reserve/PUP list designation. Players moved to that list during roster cutdowns are required to miss at least the first month of the season.

As a result, Revel beginning the campaign on the Cowboys’ active roster would be a positive sign for his early availability. The East Carolina product will be counted on to handle a defensive role during his rookie campaign, especially if Dallas continues to deal with other injuries in the secondary. Trevon Diggs is in danger of missing regular season time, although he too is aiming to be available at some point in September.

Diggs is entering a critical campaign based on the lack of guaranteed money in his contract beyond 2025. DaRon Bland, meanwhile, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and looms as a candidate to depart in free agency next spring (although extension talks are ongoing in his case). In any event, Revel profiles as a key figure of the Cowboys’ CB room for years to come.

As the offseason winds down, Revel will continue working his way back to full strength. By the time roster cuts take place, a decision will need to be made on whether he misses the first month or remains available within that span. It appears the latter option is on the table.

Lions S Morice Norris In Stable Condition After Scary Injury

August 9th, 2025 at 7:51pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

7:51pm: In another encouraging update, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press writes Norris is expected to be discharged from the hospital today. His recovery process will continue from home while Norris works toward his return to the lineup.

10:29am: Lions safety Morice Norris “is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities,” according to a team statement.

Norris suffered a head injury in Friday night’s preseason game against the Falcons and had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. The two teams agreed to run out the remaining 14 minutes on the clock and ended the game joined in prayer at midfield.

“[Falcons head coach] Raheem Morris is a class act,” said Lions HC Dan Campbell in his post-game presser. “He’s the ultimate class act. So we agreed that it just didn’t feel right to finish that game.”

The Lions’ statement also said that Norris “will remain at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta overnight for observation.” The second-year safety appeared in two games last year, primarily on special teams.

Norris himself posted an update on social media this morning that he is “all good,” per Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network.

Obviously, the Lions’ focus will be on Norris’ health as they evaluate his status moving forward, but early indications suggest that the 24-year-old avoided a serious, long-term injury.

Minor NFL Transactions: 8/9/25

August 9th, 2025 at 7:07pm CST by Adam La Rose

Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL:

Baltimore Ravens

Jacksonville Jaguars

Los Angeles Chargers

San Francisco 49ers

Gaskin worked out for Baltimore on Saturday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The 28-year-old is far removed from his most productive days, which came with the Dolphins. Since the start of the 2022 season, Gaskin has handled just 13 carries. He will offer the Ravens depth in the backfield through their two remaining preseason games.

One week ago, the Jags signed Wallace in a move which allowed him to compete for a depth spot in their secondary. The 30-year-old has 96 appearances and 72 starts to his name, but an injury has quickly ended his chances of making Jacksonville’s roster. White was waived when Wallace arrived, so he will simply continue in his bid to earn a special teams role ahead of roster cutdowns later this month.

Titans LB Anfernee Orji Suffers ACL Tear

August 9th, 2025 at 6:23pm CST by Adam La Rose

Anfernee Orji‘s third NFL campaign will not include any regular season playing time. The Titans linebacker suffered an ACL tear during practice on Thursday, per veteran reporter Paul Kuharsky.

[RELATED: Recapping Titans’ Offseason]

As a result of the injury, Orji will miss the 2025 campaign. The former UDFA entered the league with the Saints in 2023 but did not see any playing time as a rookie. Last year, he managed to survive roster cuts with New Orleans and made a total of 16 appearances.

During that time, Orji made a pair of starts and registered 30 tackles. The 24-year-old played sparingly on defense but was a key figure on special teams, logging an 82% snap share in the third phase. Orji was waived by the Saints in May and then claimed by the Titans, but his bid to make Tennessee’s Week 1 roster has come to an abrupt end.

The Titans signed Cody Barton in free agency, and the former Seahawk, Commander and Bronco will be tasked with handling starting duties on his latest team. Meanwhile, 2024 draftees Cedric Gray and James Williams, along with third-year Titan Otis Reese, are in place as depth/special teams options at the linebacker spot. Their health through the remainder of the offseason will be key in the wake of today’s news.

Orji’s attention will now turn to the lengthy recovery process associated with ACL tears. The Titans currently have over $29MM in cap space, so adding a new linebacker via free agency will not be challenging if a depth move is deemed necessary.

Chargers Sign T David Sharpe

August 9th, 2025 at 4:01pm CST by Adam La Rose

In the wake of Rashawn Slater‘s season-ending knee injury, the Chargers are taking the free agent route to add offensive tackle depth. David Sharpe has a deal in place with Los Angeles, as first reported by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. The move is now official, per a team announcement.

Sharpe’s last regular season action came in 2023 when he made eight appearances off the bench with the Panthers. He recently visited the Dolphins without an agreement being worked out. In the case of the Chargers, though, Slater’s absence created the need for veteran depth.

With 45 appearances to his name, Sharpe will offer experience to the Bolts provided he survives roster cuts. The 29-year-old has only made six starts in the NFL, with the most recent one coming in 2020. Los Angeles will move forward with Joe Alt filling in for Slater on the blindside with Trey Pipkins taking on a starting gig at right tackle. The team’s depth chart behind those two will be sorted out over the coming weeks.

Sharpe spent time with the Ravens in 2021 and ’22. As a result, he is a familiar face for Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and offensive coordinator Greg Roman. The former fourth-rounder will look to earn a swing tackle role during the remainder of the offseason.

Sharpe has rarely been attached to a contract worth more than the veteran minimum, and given his absence from regular season action in 2024 that should be expected to continue with this Bolts pact. The team entered Saturday with roughly $31.5MM in cap space, so the Sharpe addition will not impact any other moves being planned as a return to the postseason is sought out in 2025.

Falcons, S Ronnie Harrison Agree To Deal

August 9th, 2025 at 3:19pm CST by Adam La Rose

Ronnie Harrison has lined up his next NFL opportunity. The veteran safety has agreed to a deal with the Falcons, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

[RELATED: Reviewing Falcons’ Offseason]

After splitting his first five seasons between the Jaguars and Browns, Harrison spent the 2023 campaign in Indianapolis. He handled a 51% defensive snap share during that time but was limited to seven games. Harrison was among the Colts’ roster cuts last summer, although he quickly rejoined the team via a practice squad agreement.

In total, the 28-year-old made 10 appearances with Indianapolis last season. During that time, Harrison played just three defensive snaps but was a key contributor on special teams. A similar workload can be expected in the event he survives roster cuts with Atlanta later this month.

The Falcons still have Jessie Bates in place as a full-time starter for 2025. The other first-team spot belonged to Justin Simmons last year, but it has become increasingly clear during the offseason that he will not be brought back. As a result, a competition between free agent addition Jordan Fuller and third-round rookie Xavier Watts is ongoing.

The runner-up in that contest will be expected to handle a notable special teams role. The same will be true in Harrison’s case, and it will be interesting to see how he fares through the remainder of training camp and the Falcons’ two remaining preseason games.

Bengals S Geno Stone To Miss Time

August 9th, 2025 at 2:33pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Bengals’ safety depth will be tested during the final weeks of the offseason. Geno Stone exited the team’s preseason opener with what has been termed a soft tissue injury.

On Saturday, head coach Zac Taylor said (via The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr.) Stone is week-to-week. Depending on how his recovery process fares, missed time during the regular season could be in store as a result. That would leave the Bengals thin in the secondary.

Stone – who agreed to a pay cut in May – is on track to handle starting duties in 2025 alongside Jordan Battle (who has yet to log a defensive snap share above 48% during his two seasons in the NFL). Set to play his sixth season in the league, Stone started every game with Cincinnati last year; he notched a career-high 81 tackles to go along with four interceptions in 2024.

With Stone at least set to miss practice time in the near future, Cincinnati’s backups at the safety spot will receive an extended evaluation. 2024 seventh-round pick Daijahn Anthony and Tycen Anderson (taken in the fifth round in 2022) are next in line on the depth chart. Their performances in the coming days will be key in determining if an outside addition is deemed necessary.

“That’s a group that we’re looking to make sure we’re deep enough there,” Taylor said (via Dehner) when speaking about the Bengals’ remaining healthy safeties. “So I think it’s a good chance to really see where they’re at in their development… Those are guys that these next six practices will be really good for.”

Improving against the pass is a major priority for the Bengals in 2025, so the play of their secondary will be critical. Stone is a pending free agent, and a strong showing this season would help his market value next spring. That will of course depend on his ability to return to action in time for Week 1, something which will be worth monitoring.

Justin Simmons, Jordan Poyer and Vonn Bell – who returned to Cincinnati on a one-year pact for 2024 – are among the safeties still unsigned at this point. The Bengals currently have nearly $29MM in cap space, so if an addition is to be pursued in the wake of Stone’s injury, finances will not be an issue.

Bears Host RB Jamaal Williams For Workout

August 9th, 2025 at 1:51pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Bears hosted veteran running back Jamaal Williams for a workout Saturday morning, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

[RELATED: Recapping Bears’ Offseason]

Williams’ star has fallen since a career-best 2022 that featured a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns and his first 1,000-yard season on the ground. He spent the last two years in New Orleans in a rotational role behind Alvin Kamara with only 181 touches in 27 games. To no surprise, a release took place in March.

The Bears would be Williams’ third NFC North team. He started his career in Green Bay as a fourth-round pick in 2017 before signing with the Lions as a free agent in 2021. Chicago is near the bottom of the NFL in terms of cap space, having entered Saturday with roughly $13MM in available funds. That would still allow for a Williams signing without much issue given the nature of his market.

The 30-year-old carried an AAV of $3MM during his Lions stint and his Saints pact averaged $4MM per season. Given the limited nature of his workload in New Orleans – and the fact he averaged just 3.1 yards per carry – Williams will be in line for a deal much closer to the league minimum when he signs with his next team. If that were to be the Bears, a notable workload would not be expected.

Chicago has D’Andre Swift in place to handle lead back duties once again in 2025. 2023 fourth-rounder Roschon Johnson, seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai and veteran special teamer Travis Homer round out the depth chart. If Williams were to sign with the Bears, he would look to carve out a role as a short-yardage specialist during the final weeks of the offseason.

Adam La Rose contributed to this post.

Ravens Work Out S Jordan Whitehead

August 9th, 2025 at 12:31pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

The Ravens hosted veteran safety Jordan Whitehead for a workout on Friday, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson.

Whitehead, 28, is a seven-year veteran coming off his second stint with the Buccaneers. He started their first 11 games in 2024 before suffering a pectoral injury and spending four games on the IR. He came back to the field for one game before injuries sustained in an automobile accident forced him onto the non-football injury list to end the season.

The Buccaneers decided not to pick up Whitehead’s option bonus, making him a free agent in March, but they left the door open for a reunion pending his recovery. In late July, Whitehead received full medical clearance to return to the field and visited the Falcons.

Baltimore was Whitehead’s second reported visit. He would bring some veteran experience to a talented young Ravens safety room, led by a pair of first-round picks in Kyle Hamilton and Malaki Starks. They were supposed to be a trio with Ar’Darius Washington, who stabilized the team’s pass defense alongside Hamilton in the second half of the 2024 season, but the former UDFA tore his Achilles during offseason training.

2024 seventh-rounder Sanoussi Kane has been stepping up as the Ravens’ third safety since spring practices. He started alongside Starks with Hamilton held out of the team’s preseason opener against the Colts. Fellow second-year safety Beau Brade led the Ravens with four solo tackles on Thursday night, and undrafted Reuben Lowery got an extended run as well. All three are unproven as defenders at the NFL level, though Kane and Brade performed well on special teams as rookies.

Whitehead, a Buccaneers fourth-round pick in 2018, has been in the pros longer than any Ravens safety. His only absences in the last six years were due to injury; otherwise, he was a preferred starter for the Buccaneers from 2019 to 2021 and the Jets in 2022 and 2023. In Baltimore, he could serve as a third safety in dime packages and provide valuable injury insurance, particularly for Hamilton. Whitehead can’t replicate the All-Pro’s impact if he goes down, but the veteran can ensure that the Ravens still have some safety experience on the field.

The Ravens also hosted undrafted rookie safety Jordan Riley for a workout, per Wilson. Riley starred at Ball State before transferring to Kansas State for his senior year.

Giants Willing To Let Jaxson Dart Sit Throughout Season?

August 8th, 2025 at 9:45pm CST by Sam Robinson

First-round quarterbacks almost never sit throughout their rookie seasons. The Packers have, of course, executed two such plans since 2005; select other teams have also kept Round 1 QB prospects on the bench — just not many.

The Chiefs did not turn to Patrick Mahomes until Week 17 of his rookie year, and that came in a meaningless season-ender while Alex Smith prepared for a wild-card game. In the rookie-scale contract era (2011-present), some of the other players not to be called upon as non-injury-driven starters as rookies — Trey Lance, Paxton Lynch, Jake Locker — did not pan out. Teams, though, regularly pay lip service to the old-school watch-and-learn method — one that benefited Mahomes in the 2010s and Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer and Chad Pennington in the aughts.

Selecting Jaxson Dart 25th overall (via trade-up with the Texans), the Giants are in an interesting spot. Their refusal to draft Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix — after a Drake Maye-based trade-up effort failed — last year preceded a 3-14 season and a dire QB need forming. The team settled on Russell Wilson as its bridge option, as plans to draft one of the scrutinized 2025 passers — after a Cam Ward-based trade-up failed — were well known. The Giants landed on Dart, the second QB drafted, thanks to a push from Brian Daboll.

Daboll has proclaimed Wilson as his starter at multiple junctures, but the potential Hall of Fame quarterback is now on his fourth team in five years. The 36-year-old option also readies to face what is, based on last year’s win totals at least, the NFL’s toughest schedule. The Giants would buck a well-established trend by letting Wilson play ahead of Dart all season, but Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano indicates the team would be “completely fine” if this happened.

Of course, this reality would likely require Wilson to keep the Giants in the playoff hunt. It would be a bit of a stretch to expect the Giants, whose regime is on the hot seat thanks to backing Dave Gettleman‘s preferred QB option (Daniel Jones), to keep Dart benched for too long if it becomes clear they are not a viable playoff contender. How the team handles Wilson and Jameis Winston at the trade deadline in this scenario would be worth monitoring closely as well. Currently, Dart is stationed behind both on New York’s depth chart.

Gettleman had said in 2019 the Giants were OK with the Chiefs model, but the team benched Eli Manning for Jones two games in. Given Wilson’s journey since a 2022 blockbuster trade ended his Seattle stay, it will be a tough ask to prevent Daboll from promoting a player he essentially handpicked.

As detailed in our Giants Offseason In Review piece, the Daboll-Joe Schoen duo not making their own QB investment from 2022-24 would stand to influence Dart’s timeline — especially if Wilson struggles against a tough schedule early. Though, it will be on the Giants’ staff to determine how close the Ole Miss prospect is to game-ready.

Wilson played effectively for the Steelers last season, following a 26-touchdown pass/eight-interception 2023 bounce-back year in Denver. But neither team wanted him back. The Broncos paid a record-smashing dead money sum to ditch Wilson, and the Steelers preferred a few options — Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, Justin Fields — over their primary 2024 starter.

This came after a difficult finish to Pittsburgh’s schedule brought five straight losses to close a season that began 10-3. Wilson ranked 21st in QBR in Pittsburgh and 22nd in Denver over the past two seasons; that would be an upgrade for New York, but calls for Dart figure to be loud if the Giants start slowly.

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