In a bustling day in the world of football, the NFL announced that 29 teams will engage in joint practices during the 2025 preseason. Joint practices are a great way for teams to sharpen their skills ahead of the season, allowing them to conduct up to four sessions total. However, the league rules specify that no joint practice can be held the day before a preseason game. In 2024, we saw 30 teams participating in at least one of these valuable practice sessions.
Exciting news kept rolling in as Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce spoke with the media on Wednesday. This marked his first chat since committing to return for the upcoming season. Kelce revealed that he didn’t think about retirement much, signaling his eagerness to hit the field once more.
In addition, the NFL released the training camp dates and locations for all 32 teams preparing for the 2025 season. Among the latest roster moves, the Baltimore Ravens have signed cornerback Jaire Alexander just days after his release from the Green Bay Packers.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints announced that former players Tracy Porter and Brett Maxie will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, honoring their important contributions to the franchise.
In rookie news, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving made quite an impact midway through his first season. He visibly gushed through defenses, breaking tackles, and becoming a key player for the team. Looking ahead, Irving is hungry to build on that success in Year 2.
Also, the New York Giants are currently moving former first-round pick Evan Neal to guard. Head Coach Brian Daboll shared on Tuesday during minicamp that things are going smoothly, with Neal picking up the necessary skills well.
Lastly, Rams coach Sean McVay spoke from Maui and mentioned he wouldn’t dismiss the idea of trading Jalen Ramsey, but highlighted there are “obstacles” to overcome for a potential deal. The Kansas City Chiefs are also dealing with their own challenges, as receiver Hollywood Brown missed 15 games last season due to an injury sustained in preseason. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans’ offensive line had a rough outing in 2024, which led to major changes to alter their current trajectory.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has come out strong for tight end Mark Andrews, defending his performance following errors in the AFC Divisional Round against the Bills. Jackson emphasized that the entire team is gearing up to avenge their playoff loss as they head into the new season.
As always, stay tuned for more updates as the offseason develops, with players and teams gearing up for another thrilling season of football.
