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Deshaun Watson (QB - CLE)

6/12/26 8:41 AM -
Deshaun Watson Still Hopes To Turn Browns’ ‘Swing-And-Miss’ Trade Into Home Run. Knowing Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the trade a “swing and miss”, Deshaun Watson wants to hit a home run in retrospect. In 2022, Cleveland gave up three first-round picks, among other resources, for the quarterback. Since then, he has played in 19 games, going 9-10, and hasn’t played in a year and a half. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/deshaun-watson-s...
DK Metcalf (WR - SEA)

6/12/26 8:00 AM -
Do Steelers Have Enough Quality Depth At Wide Receiver?. Do the Steelers have enough quality depth at the wide receiver position? The Steelers addressed the wide receiver position this offseason, certainly, but did they do enough to insulate the room? While they still have DK Metcalf, and they traded for Michael Pittman Jr., the rest of the group is unproven. And one-third of the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/do-steelers-have...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

6/12/26 7:00 AM -
Browns GM Andrew Berry shares bad news for Shedeur Sanders amid Deshaun Watson competition. Some think that first-year Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken should eventually name 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders the team's starting quarterback over veteran Deshaun Watson, if only because Watson reportedly has no future with the Browns beyond the end of the 2026 season.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/browns_gm_...
Minnesota Vikings (DEF - MIN)

6/12/26 6:21 AM -
Report sparks concerns about Vikings' Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy competition. Numerous reports and also comments made by certain Minnesota Vikings players led outsiders to assume that Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell would name free-agency signing Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_spa...
Dallas Cowboys (DEF - DAL)

6/12/26 5:06 AM -
New George Pickens update sounds alarms ahead of Cowboys' mandatory minicamp. Earlier this week, both Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and quarterback Dak Prescott sounded confident that George Pickens will report for the team's mandatory minicamp on June 16, even though the wide receiver did not participate in voluntary portions of the club's offseason program.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/new_george...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

6/12/26 4:51 AM -
Report: Steelers Work Out UFL Pass Rusher. The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted UFL EDGE Jah Joyner for a workout, according to analyst Michael Del Negro. Joyner himself confirmed the news, sharing the report on his Instagram story Thursday evening. The Pittsburgh Steelers are working out Gamblers DE Jah Joyner, per source Joyner appeared in 10 games for Houston, recording 28 tackles — Michael […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/report-steelers-...
Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

6/12/26 4:26 AM -
Ravens receive new Lamar Jackson contract warnings after Patrick Mahomes deal. There remains no sign that the Baltimore Ravens and star quarterback Lamar Jackson are all that close to agreeing to a contract extension this summer. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs recently reworked Patrick Mahomes' contract to keep him locked down through the 2033 season and give him a new average salary of $64M.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/ravens_rec...
Mason Rudolph (QB - TEN)

6/11/26 7:46 PM -
Fittipaldo Updates Steelers’ QB Depth Chart After Spring Practices. When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ in-season quarterback roster, four dogs are fighting for three bones. One of either Mason Rudolph or Will Howard is likely to be the odd man out in a room anchored by Aaron Rodgers at the top and third-round rookie Drew Allar at the bottom. With Thursday being the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/fittipaldo-updat...
Ben Roethlisberger (QB - PIT)

6/11/26 7:16 PM -
Watch: The Depot Dive (Episode 103). June 11 – Ep. 103: For today’s episode, Joe Clark and I discuss Mike McCarthy’s OTAs, which are being described as notably more intense and structured than Mike Tomlin’s in recent years. Will players burn out toward the end of the season, as Ben Roethlisberger suggested, or is that a silly thought? Next, we discuss […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/watch-the-depot-...
Justin Jefferson (WR - MIN)

6/11/26 6:43 PM -
Jefferson on Vikings starting QB: 'Coach's call'. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson plans to continue working with both of his potential starting QBs during their upcoming summer break, but indicated he is unlikely to weigh in on the final decision between newcomer Kyler Murray and incumbent J.J. McCarthy.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49033263/jeffe...
Bucky Irving (RB - TB)

6/11/26 4:14 PM -
Bucs OTA Insider 6-11: OTAs Too Physical?! Bucky Irving Returns. The Bucs returned to the fields at the AdventHealth Training Center late Thursday morning for their final OTA practice ahead of next week's mandatory mini-camp. Despite the partly cloudy skies, it was a blazing hot morning-turned-afternoon as Tampa Bay continued to get its work in with this phase of the offseason winding down. When
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-ota-insider-6-11...
DJ Turner (WR - LV)

6/11/26 2:46 PM -
Joey Porter Jr. Could ‘Command Market-Setting’ Money On New Contract Extension, Barnwell Says. After signing three key players to contract extensions already this offseason, the Pittsburfb Steelers’ focus turns to Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton. Each deserve an extension for their own reasons, but Porter’s figures to be very expensive. Potentially even the highest at his position. “Between Porter, Christian Gonzalez of the Patriots, DJ Turner II […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/joey-porter-jr-c...
Drake Maye (QB - NE)

6/11/26 2:08 PM -
Drake Maye injury scare forces Patriots to make minicamp decision. The Patriots will face a first-place schedule after dealing with a somewhat easier road to the playoffs last season, and they'll be under a ton of pressure to prove that last year's success wasn't a fluke.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/drake_maye...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

6/11/26 2:01 PM -
New List Reminds Steelers How QB Strong The AFC North Can Be. The quarterback position has held the Pittsburgh Steelers back for the past few years. Ben Roethlisberger was a constant for almost 20 years, but the Steelers have struggled to find his replacement. That’s been even more of an issue because two of their division rivals have some of the league’s best signal callers. NFL.com writer […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/new-list-reminds...
Robert Tonyan (TE - MIN)

6/11/26 2:00 PM -
Beat Writer Weighs In On TE Robert Tonyan And His Roster Odds. While the Steelers signed veteran TE Robert Tonyan, what is his role with the team—assuming he makes the team? A former teammate of Aaron Rodgers, he has a headstart there. And he also worked with Mike McCarthy, albeit briefly, enough to understand the offense. But Tonyan is on the wrong side of 30 and clearly […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/beat-writer-weig...
Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

6/11/26 1:12 PM -
Lamar sees 'explosiveness' in new Ravens offense. After the Ravens wrapped up their minicamp Wednesday, Lamar Jackson expressed excitement over the future of the new offense under coordinator Declan Doyle. "I feel like there's going to be a lot of explosiveness this year," the QB said.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49023246/lamar...
Jalen Hurts (QB - PHI)

6/11/26 1:12 PM -
Hurts briefly addresses Brown trade, looks forward.... Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts addressed the A.J. Brown trade for the first time since it became official Wednesday, briefly focusing on what they achieved during their four years together before spinning things forward.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49025526/jalen...
Baker Mayfield (QB - TB)

6/11/26 1:00 PM -
Baker Mayfield, Bucs Contract Standoff Is Expected. Baker Mayfield made some headline-grabbing comments this past week while hosting his youth sports camp. When asked about how contract negotiations between he and the Bucs were progressing, Mayfield answered that the Buccaneers "are not anywhere close to what we were thinking," before saying that his side was imposing training camp as the deadline
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https://www.pewterreport.com/baker-mayfield-bucs-c...
Darnell Washington (TE - PIT)

6/11/26 1:00 PM -
Comment From Steelers OC Makes It Clear Why Pittsburgh Paid Up For Darnell Washington. The Steelers just committed to TE Darnell Washington on an eight-figure APY salary, and to hear the coaches talk, it’s no surprise. HC Mike McCarthy has a history with tight ends, and OC Brian Angelichio is a former TE coach. Arthur Smith may have been known for his love for the position, but so does […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/comment-from-ste...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

6/11/26 12:24 PM -
Deshaun Watson sends defiant message to Browns fans rooting against him, for Shedeur Sanders. Watson has been a polarizing figure among pockets of Cleveland fans since he signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $230M contract as part of joining the Browns from the Houston Texans in March 2022.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deshaun_wa...
Drake Maye (QB - NE)

6/11/26 11:58 AM -
Drake Maye injury scare forces Patriots to make minicamp decision. The Patriots will face a first-place schedule after dealing with a somewhat easier road to the playoffs last season, and they'll be under a ton of pressure to prove that last year's success wasn't a fluke.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/drake_maye...
DJ Turner (WR - LV)

6/11/26 11:46 AM -
Joey Porter Jr. Could ‘Command Market-Setting’ Money On New Contract Extension, Barnwell Says. After signing three key players to contract extensions already this offseason, the Pittsburfb Steelers’ focus turns to Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton. Each deserve an extension for their own reasons, but Porter’s figures to be very expensive. Potentially even the highest at his position. “Between Porter, Christian Gonzalez of the Patriots, DJ Turner II […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/joey-porter-jr-c...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

6/11/26 11:10 AM -
Steelers Make Several Roster Moves Thursday. The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a slew of roster moves ahead of the team’s final two days of voluntary OTA practices. Per the team, the Steelers signed WR Joaquin Davis and CB Daryl Porter. In corresponding moves, the team released OL Aiden Williams and LS Cal Adomitis. We have signed WR Joaquin Davis and DB […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/steelers-make-se...
Robert Tonyan (TE - MIN)

6/11/26 11:00 AM -
Beat Writer Weighs In On TE Robert Tonyan And His Roster Odds. While the Steelers signed veteran TE Robert Tonyan, what is his role with the team—assuming he makes the team? A former teammate of Aaron Rodgers, he has a headstart there. And he also worked with Mike McCarthy, albeit briefly, enough to understand the offense. But Tonyan is on the wrong side of 30 and clearly […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/beat-writer-weig...
Darnell Washington (TE - PIT)

6/11/26 11:00 AM -
Comment From Steelers OC Makes It Clear Why Pittsburgh Paid Up For Darnell Washington. The Steelers just committed to TE Darnell Washington on an eight-figure APY salary, and to hear the coaches talk, it’s no surprise. HC Mike McCarthy has a history with tight ends, and OC Brian Angelichio is a former TE coach. Arthur Smith may have been known for his love for the position, but so does […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/comment-from-ste...
Rashee Rice (WR - KC)

6/11/26 7:46 AM -
Andy Reid shares if he thinks Rashee Rice will be ready for training camp. Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice made the rounds for all the wrong reasons again this offseason. Amid a jail stint and recovery form a knee injury, will he be ready for the start of training camp?
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/andy_reid_...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

6/11/26 6:30 AM -
Beat Writer Is Already Seeing ‘Benefits’ From Steelers Choosing Experience Over Youth At Head Coach. When Mike Tomlin stepped down, the Pittsburgh Steelers had an opportunity to change the franchise’s direction under their new head coach. It didn’t take long for fans to visualize an offensive mind coming to town, especially with a few hotter young names on the market. One of those wishes came true. Pittsburgh did get an […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/beat-writer-is-a...
Darnell Washington (TE - PIT)

6/11/26 6:21 AM -
Nick Herbig Offers Advice To Joey Porter And Keeanu Benton As They Negotiate Contract Extensions Next. With Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington, the Steelers have signed two from the 2024 class to contract extensions. Herbig has advice for the others. Realistically, there are two remaining awaiting significant new deals this offseason. The big one is Joey Porter Jr., their top cornerback, but Keeanu Benton is a key defensive lineman, too. Shortly […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/nick-herbig-offe...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

6/11/26 4:40 AM -
Deshaun Watson sends defiant message to Browns fans rooting against him, for Shedeur Sanders. Watson has been a polarizing figure among pockets of Cleveland fans since he signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $230M contract as part of joining the Browns from the Houston Texans in March 2022.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/deshaun_wa...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

6/11/26 4:01 AM -
Deconstructing The Steelers’ 2026 Roster: The Long Shots. One of our annual Pittsburgh Steelers offseason exercises returns. We’re deconstructing the roster and assessing the odds each player on it makes the team. Training camp and preseason will shape plenty, but this is a fair starting point for each name. Like last year, we’ll take the list and pieces and work from the bottom […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/06/deconstructing-t...