Jonathan Jones
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Lead NFL Insider at CBS Sports
The Saints are planning to move forward with rookie QB Tyler Shough as their starter, source tells @cbssports.bsky.social. Spencer Rattler heads to the bench as the No. 40 overall pick takes over in New Orleans.
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Saints are planning to move forward with rookie QB Tyler Shough as their starter, source tells @cbssports.bsky.social. Spencer Rattler heads to the bench as the No. 40 overall pick takes over in New Orleans.
The NFL is going to investigate why the Ravens retroactively changed Lamar Jackson's practice status in a terribly timed incident for the league www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bal...
Ravens pivot on Lamar Jackson injury report: Extraordinary move sure to draw league attention
Sources say the Bears expected Jackson to play after seeing him listed as a full participant Friday
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October 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The NFL is going to investigate why the Ravens retroactively changed Lamar Jackson's practice status in a terribly timed incident for the league www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bal...
Jets owner Woody Johnson fully backs Aaron Glenn. He could not say the same for Justin Fields. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jet...
Jets owner Woody Johnson backs Aaron Glenn, takes shot at Justin Fields amid 0-7 start to season
Johnson says the first-year coach is 'the real deal' and has faith the team can turn things around
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October 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Jets owner Woody Johnson fully backs Aaron Glenn. He could not say the same for Justin Fields. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jet...
Baker Mayfield's journey has been incredible. But there's also been some misremembering in telling his tale. I look at what happened in Cleveland and Carolina, why no one around the league seemed to want him, and how he even had to earn it in Tampa Bay www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bak...
Baker Mayfield's amazing story the victim of revisionist history
Mayfield was there for the taking for any team who needed a QB -- and nobody even picked up the phone
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October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Baker Mayfield's journey has been incredible. But there's also been some misremembering in telling his tale. I look at what happened in Cleveland and Carolina, why no one around the league seemed to want him, and how he even had to earn it in Tampa Bay www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bak...
Deep dive into the Titans hiring and firing of Brian Callahan. What they were looking for 2 years ago, what they passed on, what they missed and where the team goes from here. Owner Amy Adams Strunk is at the center of it all www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bri...
Titans Fire Brian Callahan: Inside another year of chaos in Tennessee
The Titans have fired their third major leader in as many years, ending Brian Callahan's brief stint after a 4-19 record. With ownership reshuffling the deck yet again, the question in Nashville may b...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Deep dive into the Titans hiring and firing of Brian Callahan. What they were looking for 2 years ago, what they passed on, what they missed and where the team goes from here. Owner Amy Adams Strunk is at the center of it all www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bri...
For Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson and Anthony Richardson, all’s quiet on the quarterback trade front as the trade deadline sits one month away www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
With NFL trade deadline looming, QB market remains quiet despite big names on the bench
Despite nearly 40 quarterbacks starting games already this season, there's no market movement yet for veteran backups with the Nov. 4 deadline a month away.
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October 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
For Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson and Anthony Richardson, all’s quiet on the quarterback trade front as the trade deadline sits one month away www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: JC Tretter is resigning from the NFLPA. In an hourlong Sunday conversation, he clears up "mistruths" about his tenure and explains why he's leaving the union with the interim leadership role almost in his grasp www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jc-...
JC Tretter resigns from NFLPA in surprise move, opening up about Lloyd Howell, executive director candidacy
In an exclusive conversation with CBS Sports, Tretter expounds on his sudden decision to walk away from the NFLPA
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July 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: JC Tretter is resigning from the NFLPA. In an hourlong Sunday conversation, he clears up "mistruths" about his tenure and explains why he's leaving the union with the interim leadership role almost in his grasp www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jc-...
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: Now that Lloyd Howell is out, the NFLPA is a union without a leader. The next steps involve identifying an interim, adopting more transparency and having the players take greater charge of their union. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/wha...
What's next after NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell resigns? 'The men deserve better'
The players union has suddenly been thrown into disarray
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July 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: Now that Lloyd Howell is out, the NFLPA is a union without a leader. The next steps involve identifying an interim, adopting more transparency and having the players take greater charge of their union. www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/wha...
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell has resigned amid weeks of drama related to a buried collusion report, conflicts of interest and multiple investigations
July 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell has resigned amid weeks of drama related to a buried collusion report, conflicts of interest and multiple investigations
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: The floor for guaranteed contract percentages for second rounders was set last night at pick No. 43. Now we'll see what happens to the players drafted at the top of the round as training camps near www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
NFL second-round rookies finally starting to sign: What took so long and what it means for future contracts
In a few years, all second-round picks will likely have their rookie deals fully guaranteed
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July 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: The floor for guaranteed contract percentages for second rounders was set last night at pick No. 43. Now we'll see what happens to the players drafted at the top of the round as training camps near www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
The obvious thing for NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell to do is resign from his paid consulting gig. He now faces the biggest test of his short labor tenure. New column up at @cbssports.bsky.social www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/con...
Conflict of interest now clouds tenure of NFLPA chief Lloyd Howell, who faces what should be an easy decision
The NFLPA's executive director is simultaneously serving as a paid consultant for an equity group approved to own part of an NFL team
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July 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The obvious thing for NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell to do is resign from his paid consulting gig. He now faces the biggest test of his short labor tenure. New column up at @cbssports.bsky.social www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/con...
The Packers have officially released CB Jaire Alexander. He will be free to sign with another team, though the process could take some time considering the calendar, injury history and contract.
June 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Packers have officially released CB Jaire Alexander. He will be free to sign with another team, though the process could take some time considering the calendar, injury history and contract.
The Texans are promoting both James Liipfert and Chris Blanco to Assistant General Manager, sources tell
@cbssports.bsky.social. Liipfert has been with the Texans since 2018 after 9 years with Patriots. Blanco has been with Houston more than a decade across two stints.
@cbssports.bsky.social. Liipfert has been with the Texans since 2018 after 9 years with Patriots. Blanco has been with Houston more than a decade across two stints.
June 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Texans are promoting both James Liipfert and Chris Blanco to Assistant General Manager, sources tell
@cbssports.bsky.social. Liipfert has been with the Texans since 2018 after 9 years with Patriots. Blanco has been with Houston more than a decade across two stints.
@cbssports.bsky.social. Liipfert has been with the Texans since 2018 after 9 years with Patriots. Blanco has been with Houston more than a decade across two stints.
From our @cbssports.bsky.social coverage of Aaron Rodgers landing in Pittsburgh: What's next for the Steelers? Looking at some moves ahead.
June 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From our @cbssports.bsky.social coverage of Aaron Rodgers landing in Pittsburgh: What's next for the Steelers? Looking at some moves ahead.
My understanding of Colts QB Anthony Richardson's injury is that he's dealing with inflammation in the surgically repaired AC joint and the recommendation is rest. The belief is this will not impact his availability for the start of training camp.
June 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
My understanding of Colts QB Anthony Richardson's injury is that he's dealing with inflammation in the surgically repaired AC joint and the recommendation is rest. The belief is this will not impact his availability for the start of training camp.
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: I spent yesterday with the Giants, and it was easy to see how they fell in love with Jaxson Dart as their future starting QB www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/con...
Confident Jaxson Dart appears ready to be the face of the Giants franchise -- whenever that time may be
Here's how Dart landed in the Big Apple and his expectations for Year 1
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May 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: I spent yesterday with the Giants, and it was easy to see how they fell in love with Jaxson Dart as their future starting QB www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/con...
The NFL will debut "Rivalries" uniforms beginning this season. Think "City Edition" and "City Connect" uniforms in NBA and MLB. And yes, the throwback unis are staying. More info here www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
NFL uniform announcement: League to unveil 'Rivalries' jerseys beginning in 2025
The AFC East and NFC West kick off the league-wide, four-year rollout
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April 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The NFL will debut "Rivalries" uniforms beginning this season. Think "City Edition" and "City Connect" uniforms in NBA and MLB. And yes, the throwback unis are staying. More info here www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
23 hours from now, I'll be joining my dear work friends for a three-hour draft bonanza on CBS Sports Network!
April 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM
23 hours from now, I'll be joining my dear work friends for a three-hour draft bonanza on CBS Sports Network!
My one-and-only mock relies on teams staying patient at the end of the first round and *not* jumping back in for a QB www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/ne...
NFL insider 2025 mock draft: Shedeur Sanders falls out of first round, only one QB taken on Day 1
Cam Ward is the lone QB off the board on Day 1
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April 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My one-and-only mock relies on teams staying patient at the end of the first round and *not* jumping back in for a QB www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/ne...
Pre-draft notebook is here!
What the Giants QB tour means
Who else wants a QB?
Are the Dolphins a mess?
Browns and Raiders picks are locked?
How long will Kirk Cousins be a Falcon?
Prospects who are impressing off the field
And more!
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/202...
What the Giants QB tour means
Who else wants a QB?
Are the Dolphins a mess?
Browns and Raiders picks are locked?
How long will Kirk Cousins be a Falcon?
Prospects who are impressing off the field
And more!
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/202...
2025 NFL pre-draft notebook: Giants doing due diligence on QBs, plus Raiders, Browns tipping their hand?
CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones tackles all the latest draft rumblings
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April 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Pre-draft notebook is here!
What the Giants QB tour means
Who else wants a QB?
Are the Dolphins a mess?
Browns and Raiders picks are locked?
How long will Kirk Cousins be a Falcon?
Prospects who are impressing off the field
And more!
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/202...
What the Giants QB tour means
Who else wants a QB?
Are the Dolphins a mess?
Browns and Raiders picks are locked?
How long will Kirk Cousins be a Falcon?
Prospects who are impressing off the field
And more!
www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/202...
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: No one with the NFL had to explicitly say "18 games" at the league meetings this week because it was understood. Why the additional game is key in the league's big plans, and how it can come about www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
NFL moving to 18-game schedule seems inevitable: Breaking down logistics, player safety, playoff seeding, more
Many are speculating the league could expand to 18 games beginning in the 2027 season
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April 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
New at @cbssports.bsky.social: No one with the NFL had to explicitly say "18 games" at the league meetings this week because it was understood. Why the additional game is key in the league's big plans, and how it can come about www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
The Eagles have proposed a rule change that will align regular season overtime with the postseason. One 15-minute period where both teams get the opportunity to possess the ball. This proposal, per sources, has a strong chance to pass. I wrote about that last month www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
NFL looking into potentially adjusting league's regular season overtimes rules
The change would lessen the advantage of a team winning the overtime coin toss
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March 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Eagles have proposed a rule change that will align regular season overtime with the postseason. One 15-minute period where both teams get the opportunity to possess the ball. This proposal, per sources, has a strong chance to pass. I wrote about that last month www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl...
The Falcons will not release Kirk Cousins ahead of today’s 4 pm ET deadline, source tells @cbssports.bsky.social. This is what the Falcons have been saying all along. Cousins’s $10M roster bonus for 2026 will hit, and a team will have to trade for him or hope for an eventual release.
March 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Falcons will not release Kirk Cousins ahead of today’s 4 pm ET deadline, source tells @cbssports.bsky.social. This is what the Falcons have been saying all along. Cousins’s $10M roster bonus for 2026 will hit, and a team will have to trade for him or hope for an eventual release.
Former Super Bowl MVP and Triple Crown-winning WR Cooper Kupp is expected to join the Seattle Seahawks, source tells @cbssports.bsky.social. The Washington native heads back to the Evergreen State and remains in the NFC West.
March 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Former Super Bowl MVP and Triple Crown-winning WR Cooper Kupp is expected to join the Seattle Seahawks, source tells @cbssports.bsky.social. The Washington native heads back to the Evergreen State and remains in the NFC West.
After signing Ryan Kelly in free agency, the Vikings have looked to move center Garrett Bradbury. If they can't work out a trade, Bradbury will be released, sources say. The Patriots are a potential landing spot for the 2019 first rounder.
March 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
After signing Ryan Kelly in free agency, the Vikings have looked to move center Garrett Bradbury. If they can't work out a trade, Bradbury will be released, sources say. The Patriots are a potential landing spot for the 2019 first rounder.