Browns RB Quinshon Judkins Will Not Face Charges
Quinshon Judkins will be available to the Browns as planned in 2025. The rookie running back will not face charges following investigations into allegations of domestic violence, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. 
An arrest took place in Florida one month ago on charges of battery and domestic violence. The counts in question were a first-degree misdemeanor and led to investigations on the part of the Browns themselves and the NFL. Prosecutors will not move forward with the case, however, allowing Judkins to join the team soon. The league’s probe into the matter will continue, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo notes.
Schultz notes Judkins should be back in the fold shortly. The 21-year-old is the last unsigned member of this year’s draft class, with attention being focused on his criminal proceedings. As of late July, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was “cautiously optimistic” as resolution would take place allowing for Judkins to suit up. Given today’s update, that should indeed be the case once his rookie deal gets signed.
Judkins did not report to training camp with his legal situation still unclear at the time. The Ohio State product was alleged by his girlfriend to have struck her with a closed fist in the chin/lip area on July 7; a police report was filed after the accuser initially hesitated to bring forward the allegations, leading to the July 12 arrest. Judkins was later accused by the same woman of other domestic violence incidents, but none of them produced legal ramifications.
With new precedents being set regarding guaranteed compensation for second-round rookies, Judkins should manage to sign his contract in short order. This year’s 36th overall pick will spend the remainder of training camp and the preseason in preparation for the first season since 2017 in which the Browns do not have Nick Chubb in their backfield. A notable workload could await Judkins as a result.
Cleveland has Jerome Ford and fellow returnee Pierre Strong in place at the running back spot. The team also selected Dylan Sampson in the fourth round of the draft. Judkins – who helped the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024 after a strong two-year run at Ole Miss – should be able to carve out a role amongst that group once he is back with the team. He should be available for the full campaign with his legal situation in the rearview.
Cardinals’ Calais Campbell Anticipates Retiring After 2025 Season
Retirement has been a talking point surrounding Calais Campbell for years now. The 2010s All-Decade Team member is set to play in 2025, but it could mark the end of the road in his case. 
When asked on Thursday if the coming campaign will be his last, Campbell said (via Bleacher Report’s James Palmer), “I’d be very surprised if it’s not.” Nearing his 39th birthday, Campbell has given thought to retirement in the past, and he clarified his current stance on the matter is the same as it was last year (video link). Depending on how the 2025 season plays out, therefore, the decision to hang up his cleats could very well come next spring.
Campbell has continued to draw interest around the league even in the waning stages of his career. The former All-Pro spent 2024 with the Dolphins after a midseason trade sending him back to the Ravens fell through. Both Miami and Baltimore attempted to sign him in free agency this spring, but Campbell ultimately retuned to where his NFL tenure began by taking a deal with the Cardinals.
The six-time Pro Bowler spent his first nine seasons in Arizona, reaching the Super Bowl as a rookie and establishing himself as one of the league’s best (and most versatile) defensive linemen over the following years. A three-year stint with the Jaguars resulted in Campbell’s string of awards continuing, and he remained a full-time starter during a tenure of the same length in Baltimore. After a cost-shedding Ravens release, Campbell spent 2023 with the Falcons.
It was during that Atlanta campaign that Campbell surpassed 100 career sacks, a feat he repeatedly stated he wished to attain before retiring. The Miami alum returned to the location of his college career for 2024 and added another five sacks to his career total while logging over half of the Dolphins’ defensive snaps. A notable workload should again be in store with Arizona.
Campbell, 39 in September, has been able to delay retirement partly because of good health. The 261-game participant has mostly healthy in his NFL twilight years. Campbell did not miss a game during his Falcons and Dolphins one-off seasons. This has allowed the standout interior defender/kick-blocking presence to rise on the all-time sack list. Campbell sits 29th on the official sack list (1982-present), with 110.5. He is just 2.5 sacks away from the top 25, though the likes of T.J. Watt, Khalil Mack and Myles Garrett — each just behind Campbell — could vault the two-time Cardinal on the all-time list this season.
The Cardinals stood down along their defensive line during the first offseason after J.J. Watt‘s retirement and Zach Allen‘s Broncos defection, but they have made far more notable investments here over the past two years. They used a first-round pick on Darius Robinson in 2024 then spent their ’25 first-rounder on Walter Nolen. In addition to Campbell, Arizona added Dalvin Tomlinson to fortify its front this year.
Sam Robinson contributed to this post.
G Brandon Scherff Retires
Brandon Scherff remains unsigned deep into free agency, and no late-summer deal will be forthcoming in his case. The Pro Bowl guard has retired. 
No announcements have been made on Scherff’s part with respect to a decision on his future. However, a summary of his induction into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame notes he “retired this summer.” The 33-year-old’s statement reflecting on his playing days confirms his career is over.
“It’s been something I could never dream of,” Scherff said of his NFL tenure. “Sometimes I would tell my wife that she has to pinch me, because I’m playing a kid’s game, and being able to do it as a job is pretty amazing. Now, having kids and being able to see them after games is absolutely wonderful. So I would say it’s a dream come true. And I will be forever grateful to have had that chance.”
The fifth overall pick of the 2015 draft, Scherff immediately took on starting duties with Washington. His run in the nation’s capital spanned seven years and included five Pro Bowl campaigns. Scherff’s only All-Pro nod came about in 2020. That year marked the first of two consecutive seasons where the franchise tag was in place.
Scherff departed on the open market in 2022, signing with the Jaguars on a $16.5MM-per-year pact. That accord was restructured last spring, allowing for a reduction in his cap charge for the 2024 season. Scherff again played all 17 games with Jacksonville, meaning he did not miss a contest across his tenure in Duval County.
Scherff’s time with the Jaguars included two seasons outside the top 20 in terms of PFF grade amongst guards. That marked a notable drop-off compared to his consistent high-end play with Washington. Any deal signed this summer would have checked in at a lower rate than his previous pacts, but Scherff still could have offered a new team with starting-caliber play along the interior. Instead, his attention will turn to his post-playing days.
In all, Scherff played in 144 combined regular and postseason games, starting all of them. He amassed roughly $110MM in career earnings.
Patriots S Kyle Dugger Demoted To Backup
Kyle Dugger‘s name recently emerged as one to watch regarding a trade or release from the Patriots. The veteran safety’s status has come into question largely as a result of his demotion. 
Dugger has taken snaps with the Patriots’ second-team defense in a number of practices, as detailed by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Jabrill Peppers and Jaylinn Hawkins have operated with the starters, with the same also being true of fourth-round rookie Craig Woodson. That has left Dugger alongside Marcus Epps with New England’s backups.
For most of his five-year Patriots tenure, Dugger has handled full-time starting duties. The former second-rounder was one of several defenders who received a new deal last offseason, inking a four-year, $58MM pact after receiving the transition tag. As a result, he is owed a guaranteed base salary of $9.75MM this season. Dugger is also slated to see injury guarantees vest in 2026, making his contract a difficult one to trade for (especially at this time of year).
Struggles in coverage have been a talking point throughout the 29-year-old’s career, but 2024 saw him surrender six touchdowns and a passer rating of 137.4 as the nearest defender. The arrival of Mike Vrabel and a new coaching staff has left Dugger with work to do in terms of reclaiming his familiar role on defense. Vrabel has left the door open, at least publicly, to the Lenoir-Rhyne product earning a starting gig.
“I think just making sure that he’s where he needs to be and understanding the coverage concepts and everything we do,” Vrabel said when asked about Dugger could regain a first-team spot. “Keep working and keep progressing. A lot of this is the guys that have earned a right to take a look with that first unit, and again, there’ll be different lineups and different things, so just focus on the reps that you get.”
Dugger has made between 78 and 109 tackles during his four seasons as a full-time starter, collecting nine interceptions during that span. That production is set to decrease significantly unless he manages to make up ground over the next few weeks.
RB Matt Breida To Retire
Matt Breida‘s NFL career has come to an end. The veteran running back is retiring, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. 
Per Fowler, Breida was recently offered a workout with the Dolphins, but he declined. Miami was in the market for a veteran backfield addition in the wake of Alexander Mattison‘s season-ending neck injury. The team looked into other options and ultimately signed Aaron Shampklin and Mike Boone.
Having decided against a visit with the Dolphins, Breida will now turn his attention to his post-playing days. The former undrafted free agent managed to play seven seasons in the NFL, beginning with three in San Francisco. Breida operated as a part-time contributor both on offense and special teams, collecting 1,075 scrimmage yards in 2018.
That proved to be his most productive campaign. After his time in the Bay area, Breida had one-year spells with the Dolphins (following a trade to Miami) and Bills (following his first free agent deal). The Georgia Southern product then spent the 2022 and ’23 campaigns with the Giants, combining to handle 146 touches in a depth role while also chipping in on special teams.
Last year, Breida returned to the 49ers and took part in training camp. During August roster cuts, however, he was let go. That led to a spell in free agency which lasted throughout the campaign. Instead of going through a similar process this time around with the Dolphins, he has elected to hang up his cleats.
Breida exits the NFL at the age of 30 as a veteran of 103 combined regular and postseason games played. In total, he accumulated roughly $8.5MM in career earnings.
Cameron Fleming Works Out With Commanders; T Visited Chargers
The Commanders recently hosted George Fant on a free agent visit, but he is not the only veteran offensive tackle to receive a look. Cameron Fleming headed to Washington earlier today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. 
Fleming has put together a journeyman career, although since 2021 he has played exclusively for the Broncos. The 32-year-old operated as a full-time starter in 2022, but for the most part in recent seasons he has operated as a backup. In all, Fleming has made 62 starts across his 118 regular season appearances.
The Stanford product was among the veterans who visited the 49ers late last month, and Garafolo notes he also worked out for the Chargers recently. Los Angeles’ tackle situation was dealt a major blow when Rashawn Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon, sidelining him for the 2025 season. Joe Alt will take on left tackle duties in his absence, but the Bolts could stand to add veteran depth behind him.
The Commanders are likewise in the market for experience at the position, as demonstrated by the decision to host Fant. Washington swung a trade to acquire Laremy Tunsil this offseason, setting up the five-time Pro Bowler to operate as the team’s left tackle in 2025. The starting right tackle gig will be decided by the outcome of the ongoing competition between incumbent Andrew Wylie and first-round rookie Josh Conerly Jr. Further depth could still be added ahead of the regular season, though.
Washington currently has nearly $17MM in cap space. The Chargers, meanwhile, have $31.5MM in available funds, so finances will not be an issue if either team proceeds with a Fleming signing in time for final roster cuts at the end of the month.
Commanders Host T George Fant
George Fant‘s busy offseason in terms of workouts continues. The veteran offensive tackle recently met with the Commanders, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. 
Schultz adds team and player will remain in contact over the near future. A deal could be in store soon as a result. Fant visited the Buccaneers last month, his first known workout of the summer. Previously, the 33-year-old expressed interest in joining the Titans or Ravens. With nothing happening on those fronts, Fant remains available shortly before the start of the regular season.
2024 saw Fant return to the Seahawks after beginning his career there. The former UDFA won the right tackle position but was limited to just two games due to injury. A veteran of 101 games and 75 starts, Fant could nevertheless offer plenty of experience at either tackle position as a first-team option or a high-floor backup.
The Commanders traded for Laremy Tunsil this offseason, and the five-time Pro Bowler will handle blindside duties as a result. On the right side of the line, incumbent Andrew Wylie and first-round rookie Josh Conerly Jr. are competing for the starting gig. Conerly saw time as a left tackle at Oregon, so he could assume the swing tackle role in the event Wylie were to win the ongoing competition. Fant could also represent a fill-in option at both tackle positions if he were to sign with Washington.
The Commanders currently have nearly $17MM in cap space, so a low-cost Fant signing would not be a challenge. It will be interesting to see if a deal is struck in the coming days or if his search for a 2025 gig will continue.
Falcons To Sign CB C.J. Henderson
C.J. Henderson‘s recent Falcons workout has produced an agreement. The former first-round corner is set to sign with Atlanta pending a physical, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. 
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Henderson’s brief Jaguars stint did not go as planned, and the No. 9 selection in 2020 was traded after playing just 10 games for Jacksonville. The move allowed him to spend two-plus seasons in Carolina. During that time, Henderson handled a varied workload but consistently struggled in coverage, hindering his free agent market.
A Steelers deal saw Henderson on the move once again last year, but he did not see any playing time before landing on injured reserve. To little surprise, then, it has taken until well into training camp for the 26-year-old to line up his next opportunity. On the other hand, Henderson worked out with Pittsburgh last week, and Rapoport notes he drew interest from “several suitors.”
In any case, Henderson will quickly turn his attention to competing for a roster spot in Atlanta. The Falcons have AJ Terrell atop the cornerback depth chart once again for 2025, with Mike Hughes being added via free agency. He will be counted on to handle a starting role, while Dee Alford and Clark Phillips are still in place from last year. Henderson will look to spend Atlanta’s remaining practices and preseason games carving out a depth spot in the secondary.
The Falcons entered Thursday with less than $5MM in cap space, ranking them near the bottom of the league in terms of available funds. Henderson’s pact will not be a costly one, though, so Atlanta should still have the flexibility to make other roster moves in the coming weeks if needed.
Dolphins Place OL Germain Ifedi On IR
Earlier this month, the Dolphins signed Germain Ifedi as depth along the offensive line. His time working with Miami has come to a quick end, however. 
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Ifedi was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per a team announcement. As a result, he is set to miss the 2025 campaign in its entirety unless a release by means of an injury settlement takes place. The 31-year-old’s absence will leave the Dolphins short on options at the tackle spots as well as, potentially, depth at guard. Head coach Mike McDaniel said (via David Furones of the Sun Sentinel) Ifedi suffered a triceps tear.
A veteran of 90 starts and 117 appearances, Ifedi’s most recent action came with the Browns. The former first-rounder handled work on the blindside while filling in along Cleveland’s injury-plagued offensive line. His recent Miami signing came in the wake of Austin Jackson enduring a setback in his rehab process and facing a multi-week absence as a result. Jackson is expected to be healthy in time for Week 1, something which would be key for Miami up front.
In a corresponding move, the Dolphins signed Yodny Cajuste. That comes as little surprise, as Cajuste was among the group of veteran O-linemen who worked out for Miami prior to the Ifedi signing. A third-round pick of the Giants in 2021, Cajuste’s 17 regular season appearances to date have come with the Patriots. The 29-year-old could add to that total soon if he manages to survive roster cuts at the end of the month.
Entering Thursday, the Dolphins had just over $11.5MM in cap space. Signing Cajuste will lower that figure slightly, but his pact will no doubt be worth the veteran minimum. His arrival will offer depth up front as the team looks to sort out its pecking order along the offensive line. Ifedi, meanwhile, will turn his attention to recovery in anticipation of the 2026 campaign.
Rams, RB Kyren Williams Agree To Extension
AUGUST 13: Williams secured $15.15MM at signing, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. This includes $2.75MM of Williams’ 2026 base salary ($5.5MM). On Day 3 of the 2026 league year, the rest of Williams’ 2026 base shifts to a full guarantee.
Two days later next March, Williams will see part of his 2027 base salary lock in. The Rams RB will see $4.61MM of his $8.95MM base salary shift from an injury guarantee to a full guarantee on Day 5 of the ’26 league year, Florio adds. The remaining 2027 salary will become guaranteed on Day 5 of the ’27 league year. This year-out guarantee may have helped James Cook, who secured a similar term from the Bills today. Williams’ $10.45MM 2028 base is nonguaranteed.
AUGUST 5: The long-awaited extension between Kyren Williams and the Rams has been worked out. A deal was struck Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. 
This will be a three-year, $33MM pact, Schefter adds. $23MM in guarantees are present in the agreement. Williams was entering the final year of his rookie contract, but today’s news means he will be on the books through the 2028 campaign.
Signs have consistently pointed to a pact being worked out in this case, and an update from last week indicated an agreement was close. Today’s news thus comes as no surprise, nor do the terms of the pact. Williams was not a candidate to reset the running back market, although he has managed to land a rare eight-figure AAV at the position. The 24-year-old’s $11MM mark checks in at seventh amongst running backs, evenly splitting Aaron Jones and Josh Jacobs in terms of annual average value.
Williams participated in spring practices as well as training camp while negotiations took place. The former fifth-rounder said in May he anticipated remaining with Los Angeles beyond the 2025 season regardless of when a new deal was struck. With plenty of time to spare, his long-term future has now been assured. Williams will be expected to reprise his role as lead running back for the coming campaign but also years to come.
As a rookie, the Notre Dame product saw sparse usage on offense. The past two years have been much different, though, with Williams receiving 260 touches in 2023 and then 350 last season. During his first year atop the depth chart, his 95.3 rushing yards per game led the NFL and resulted in a Pro Bowl nod. Williams managed to increase his overall production – including 16 total touchdowns – in 2024, although his efficiency took a step back. Managing to remain effective while handling a heavy workload moving forward will be key in determining the return on Los Angeles’ investment.
The Rams will continue to rely on receiver Puka Nacua in the passing game this season, and while Cooper Kupp is no longer in the fold Davante Adams is present on two-year free agent pact. Those two will be the focal points of the team’s offense through the air in 2025, quarterback Matthew Stafford‘s fifth season with Los Angeles. Williams will nevertheless maintain a critical role for the unit as well.
Former UDFA Ronnie Rivers, 2024 third-round selection Blake Corum and fourth-round rookie Jarquez Hunter represent the Rams’ other options in the backfield. That trio will provide the team with young and inexpensive backups at the RB spot while Williams plays out this new accord. As Los Angeles eyes a repeat of last year’s run to the divisional round of the postseason – at least – a major piece of offseason business has been taken care of.