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There was a time when an NFL star retired, disappeared from the locker room and slowly became a former player. That era is basically over.

Patriots making expected A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

Joey Porter Jr. sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline

Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

The 'Most 300-yard NFL games' quiz

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2025

Patriots legends rip Giants' Carter over his number request

Patriots legends rip Giants' Abdul Carter over Lawrence Taylor number request

The Giants rookie pass-rusher recently struck out in his attempts to bring either Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 or Phil Simms' No. 11 jerseys out of retirement.

Giants GM shares 'what really stands out about' rookie QB Jaxson Dart

Eagles owner may have revealed backup plans if 'tush push' is banned

Report expands on why Vikings chose QB Sam Howell over Kirk Cousins reunion

Video shows Lions' Aidan Hutchinson still has long way to go in his recovery

Panthers Pro Bowl DT aiming for Week 1 return amid rehab

Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL Draft

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2024

Why Patriots icons 'love everything about' rookie QB Drake Maye

Maye has noticeably improved aspects of his game, such as his footwork, since springtime workouts.

Week 11 worst QB performances: Former MVPs struggle in losses

NFL Week 11 winners: Bills knock off undefeated Chiefs; Jared Goff makes history

NFL Week 11 losers: Jets' Aaron Rodgers era keeps failing; Jaguars get embarrassed

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2024

Former teammate, media icon defend Tom Brady over announcing debut

The takes continue to pour in regarding Brady's broadcasting debut.

Rob Gronkowski offers honest review of Tom Brady's announcing debut

Media legend praises broadcasting debut of Tom Brady

ESPN star passionately defends Tom Brady over broadcasting debut

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2024

Why Tom Brady once threatened to never pass to Rob Gronkowski

Before Rob Gronkowski became one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, he was a rookie with the Patriots trying to impress QB Tom Brady ahead of the 2010 season.

Howie Long believes Tom Brady could be next legendary NFL announcer

Rob Gronkowski shares how Patriots HC Jerod Mayo was like Tom Brady

Patriots veteran hopes to receive 'fair' contract extension before training camp

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2024

Former Super Bowl MVP calls out Aaron Rodgers for skipping Jets' mandatory minicamp

After telling the New York Jets they needed to cut out the distractions, quarterback Aaron Rodgers continued to add to the distractions by skipping out on the team's mandatory minicamp.

NFL insider blasts Jets' Aaron Rodgers over previous distraction comments

Are Jets preparing to move on from GM Joe Douglas, HC Robert Saleh?

A pessimist's guide to the 2024 New York Jets

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2024

Patriots legend expresses excitement over Drake Maye

The Super Bowl LIII Most Valuable Player is among individuals associated with the New England Patriots hyped about what rookie quarterback Drake Maye could offer the organization as soon as this fall.

Patriots sign second-round WR, complete rookie deals

Patriots' Drake Maye speaks honestly about status after minicamp

Insider shares how Patriots' Drake Maye has already improved

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Prominent quarterbacks in New England Patriots history' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2024

Edelman, Patriots reporter address latest Brady comeback whispers

Julian Edelman, Patriots reporter address latest Tom Brady comeback whispers

Brady remains on track to become both Fox's lead NFL analyst starting with the upcoming season and a limited partner of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes discusses GOAT status amid pursuit of Tom Brady records

Rob Gronkowski remains stunned that Bill Belichick wasn't hired for HC job

How Robert Kraft allegedly impacted Bill Belichick's pursuit of Falcons job

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2024

Julian Edelman, Matthew Slater defend Bill Belichick over 'The Dynasty' portrayal

Few would deny Belichick's resume gives him a spot on any Mount Rushmore for football coaches.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft discusses 'The Dynasty' criticisms

Robert Kraft gives interesting reason Patriots couldn't land star WR

Patriots' Jerod Mayo hints he'll handle QBs differently than Bill Belichick

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 5, 2024

Julian Edelman: It's 'crazy' Belichick wasn't hired as an HC

Former Super Bowl MVP: It's 'crazy' Bill Belichick wasn't hired for any HC vacancy

Retired New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman and longtime former teammate tight end Rob Gronkowski discussed a host of topics on their recent appearance on the "Chasin' It With Chase Daniel and Trey Wingo" podcast.

Why Tom Brady is a reason teams passed on hiring Bill Belichick

Former MVP addresses Giants' Brian Daboll, Bill Belichick conundrum

Patriots say goodbye to another Belichick

NFL head coaches with the most wins

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 18, 2024

Patriots icon Julian Edelman shares touching Randy Moss story

Edelman entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick from the 2009 draft.

Takeaways from Jerod Mayo’s introductory press conference

Patriots front-office execs could reportedly join Bill Belichick with new team

The Patriots should consider these options for offensive coordinator

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 16, 2023

Patriots icon shares theory on struggles of Mac Jones

New England Patriots icon and Super Bowl LIII Most Valuable Player Julian Edelman has a simple theory regarding why quarterback Mac Jones hasn't turned things around playing under offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien this season.

Report expands on how much Patriots' Mac Jones has lost locker room

Why beleaguered Mac Jones might remain Patriots starting QB

Patriots captain backs Mac Jones with QB1 role in limbo

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2023

Edelman shuts down Pats replacing Jones with Pro Bowler

Julian Edelman shuts down Patriots replacing Mac Jones with four-time Pro Bowl QB

While the Patriots offense is stuck in neutral, it's still difficult to argue against Edelman's thinking.

Patriots QB addresses locker room, trade speculation

Insider updates if Patriots' Malik Cunningham could replace Jones

Patriots OC seems to respond to Bailey Zappe chatter

Patriots' thoughts on tanking 2023 season revealed

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The '35 touchdown passes in a season' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 12, 2023

QB Malik Cunningham wants to follow in footsteps of Patriots legend

New England Patriots rookie Malik Cunningham is hoping to follow in the footsteps of a beloved franchise figure this summer. It was first noted in late May that Cunningham, an undrafted prospect who most recently featured at quarterback with the Louisville Cardinals, was impressing as a receiver during organized team activities (OTAs).

Patriots' Mac Jones responds to DeAndre Hopkins interest

Patriots cooking up new tricks to combat rule change

Patriots to host former first-round offensive lineman

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Most career NFL coaching wins' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2023

Why Tom Brady made Julian Edelman cry with Patriots

Wide receiver Julian Edelman and quarterback Tom Brady weren't always the best of friends as teammates with the New England Patriots.

Rob Gronkowski suggests he and Tom Brady are permanently retired

Gisele Bundchen reportedly helped Tom Brady make 'final' retirement decision

Terry Bradshaw reveals 'problem' Tom Brady will have with Fox

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 28, 2023

Julian Edelman takes shot at Bills, gives update on NFL future

Julian Edelman had much to say during a recent podcast appearance, including taking shots at his "little brothers," the Buffalo Bills.

Bill Belichick leaning toward surprising decision with coaching staff?

Patriots expected to conduct coaching interviews during East-West Shrine Game

The best small-school quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 19, 2023

Former teammate believes Tom Brady won't return to Buccaneers

Longtime teammate believes Tom Brady won't return to Buccaneers

At least one person close to Tom Brady believes the quarterback has taken his last meaningful snap with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch: Did Tom Brady say goodbye to Buccaneers after loss to Cowboys?

Tom Brady's performance vs. Cowboys tells a bigger story about NFL future

Buccaneers reportedly 'very much want' Tom Brady back for 2023 season

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 21, 2022

Patriots legend blasts Jones after Raiders debacle

Patriots legend blasts QB Mac Jones after Raiders debacle

Patriots legend Julian Edelman has once again taken some shots at Jones.

Raiders beat Patriots on one of the dumbest plays you will ever see

Watch: Edelman has fitting reaction to Patriots-Raiders ending

Jones should keep quiet about 'fairly tough' Bengals defense

Patriots player ‘likes’ anti-Jones social media post

Jakobi Meyers tries to explain what happened on final play vs. Raiders

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 26, 2022

Julian Edelman explains why he nearly left Patriots in 2013

Julian Edelman pulled no punches when discussing the series of events that nearly led him to the New York Giants in 2013.

Watch: Former All-Pro WR Brandon Marshall pays up on painful Jets-Patriots bet with Julian Edelman

This play shows the NFL still doesn't know what a catch is

Bill Belichick got testy with reporter over Hunter Henry TD question

The best seasons by a skill-position player for every NFL team

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2022

Former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman teases return to NFL again

Could a former New England Patriots teammate of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski be having second thoughts as well?

Edelman admits he forgot play on 2019 playoff TD

Man sentenced to three years in prison for Tom Brady Super Bowl ring scheme

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Offense

The 'Touchdown passes from Tom Brady' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 21, 2021

Patriots to honor three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman Sunday

The wide receiver retired this past spring a three-time Super Bowl champion and one of the most accomplished offensive players in the club's history.

Peyton Manning takes shot at Patriots, says he feared his locker was 'bugged'

Bill Belichick thinks Tom Brady can play until age 50

The best all-time receiving corps for every NFL franchise

The 'Non-QBs to win Super Bowl MVP' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2021

Julian Edelman: Mac Jones facing a lot of pressure with Pats

Former Patriots WR Julian Edelman: There's going to be a lot of pressure on Mac Jones

Head coach Bill Belichick has been consistent in saying Newton will remain the starter, but pundits believe there's a real possibility for Jones to win the job.

WR Julian Edelman quiets Buccaneers speculation, content with career

Does Brian Hoyer re-signing signal end of Jarrett Stidham’s time with Patriots?

Patriots bring back RB Tyler Gaffney

Report: Six teams have interest in Julio Jones trade

Five big moves we can still expect during the NFL offseason

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 20, 2021

Julian Edelman plans to stay retired, nothing left to prove

Julian Edelman plans to stay retired, has nothing left to prove

Edelman is coming off knee surgery and was reportedly going to miss at least a portion of the upcoming campaign before the Patriots terminated his contract ahead of his announced retirement.

Rob Gronkowski eager for ‘epic’ Bucs-Patriots Week 4 matchup

Patriots re-sign quarterback Brian Hoyer

Does Brian Hoyer re-signing signal end of Jarrett Stidham’s time with Patriots?

Report: Six teams have interest in Julio Jones trade

Five big moves we can still expect during the NFL offseason

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 10, 2021