Sam Robinson

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The 25 worst NFL teams from the modern era

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Sam Robinson

Some 2020s squads have shown they rank among the worst in NFL history. But where do they rank all-time? Here are the worst assembled since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Jeff Moffett-Icon Sportswire Roster-wise, this team does not belong here.
Saints sign first-round OT, five other draft picks

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Sam Robinson

With rookie minicamp season upon us, a flood of draft signings has naturally followed. In its 15th year, the rookie-scale contract system has removed most of the drama — save for maybe some offset language buffs — associated with signing first-round picks. Many have put pen to paper over the past two days, and the Saints now have their top draftee under contract. Kelvin Banks Jr. signed his rookie deal Friday, the team announced.
Saints Sign Round 1 T Kelvin Banks Jr., Five Other Draftees

5 days ago | profootballrumors.com | Sam Robinson

With rookie minicamp season upon us, a flood of draft signings has naturally followed. In its 15th year, the rookie-scale contract system has removed most of the drama — save for maybe some offset language buffs — associated with signing first-round picks. Many have put pen to paper over the past two days, and the Saints now have their top draftee under contract. Kelvin Banks Jr. signed his rookie deal Friday, the team announced.
Broncos parting ways with recent free-agent signing

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Sam Robinson

This move comes shortly after the Broncos drafted Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw in the sixth round. Crawshaw is now the only punter on Denver’s roster. A journeyman specialist, Haack had joined the team as a free agent before the draft. Teams who select a punter in a draft generally plan for that player to land the job.
Giants quickly move on from recent free-agent signing

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Sam Robinson

The Giants brought in the veteran wide receiver in late March, adding him on a one-year deal worth $1.25M, but KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the team has decided to move on already. This will not bring much in dead money (just $25K), and Humphrey will head back to free agency. This move might not have escaped our minor moves section prior to Humphrey’s Denver tenure, but the big-bodied wideout showed himself to be valuable for the playoff-bound team last season.
Giants Cut WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey

5 days ago | profootballrumors.com | Sam Robinson

May 9th, 2025 at 5:09pm CST by Sam Robinson Lil’Jordan Humphrey held a regular role for the Broncos over the past two seasons, leading to a deal with the Giants. But the latter partnership looks set to be short-lived. The Giants brought in the veteran wide receiver in late March, adding him on a one-year deal, but KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the team has decided to move on already.
Broncos To Release P Matt Haack

5 days ago | profootballrumors.com | Sam Robinson

May 9th, 2025 at 4:56pm CST by Sam Robinson No punting competition appears on tap in Denver. If one does eventually form this offseason, it does not appear it will involve Matt Haack. The Broncos released the veteran punter Friday, per the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. This move comes shortly after the Broncos drafted Florida punter Jeremy Crawshaw in the sixth round. Crawshaw is now the only punter on Denver’s roster.
Texans, Second-Round WR Jayden Higgins Reach Fully Guaranteed Deal

5 days ago | profootballrumors.com | Sam Robinson

In a move that will force the hands of at least one other team, the Texans will make draft history. Houston is fully guaranteeing Jayden Higgins‘ second-round contract, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The first part of the Texans’ all-Iowa State receiver mission on Day 2 will bring an important distinction into the NFL. Higgins will become the first second-round pick to see his contract fully guaranteed.
Cowboys pursued Ravens WR in trade

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Sam Robinson

The Cowboys’ long-running search for an upper-crust No. 2 wide receiver appears to have ended with the George Pickenstrade. Although Dallas does not have assurances that Pickens will be more than a one-year rental, the team has an intriguingCeeDee Lamb complementary piece for 2025. Dallas and Pittsburgh had begun discussing Pickens before the draft, and the NFC East team upped its offer to one headlined by a 2026 third-round pick, as opposed to a fourth, to seal the deal.
Dolphins to sign LS Joe Cardona

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Sam Robinson

As the Pats became the only team to draft a pure long snapper this year (in Vanderbilt’sJulian Ashby), Cardona will see another opportunity come soon. The Dolphins are signing him Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets. A intra-division transfer is now in play for Cardona, who joins a Miami team that entered Friday without a long snapper. This move comes a day after the Dolphins released deep snapperBlake Ferguson, who did not finish the season with the team.