Mark Chichester

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Philadelphia capped its preseason with a 19-17 win at MetLife Stadium, holding off a fourth-quarter push from New York’s backups. Both teams rested the bulk of their starters, with Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields among those in street clothes.

By Mark Chichester Aug 22, 2025 11:44 pm EDT • New York Jets • Philadelphia Eagles
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Pittsburgh closed out its preseason slate with a 19-10 win over Carolina, powered by efficient quarterback play and a perfect night from rookie kicker Ben Sauls.

By Mark Chichester Aug 21, 2025 11:00 pm EDT • Carolina Panthers • Pittsburgh Steelers
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A late Logan Woodside interception helped set up the Buccaneers for a game-winning field goal.

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The Texans' starters looked sharp. Houston held Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in check while putting up points on offense.

By Mark Chichester Aug 16, 2025 5:12 pm EDT • Houston Texans • Carolina Panthers

Track every major injury from 2025 NFL training camps, including players placed on the PUP and NFI lists and those who will miss the upcoming season. Updated daily with news that shapes rosters, fantasy drafts and betting markets.

By Mark Chichester Aug 1, 2025 8:00 am EDT
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The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off their preseason with a commanding 34-7 victory over the Detroit Lions in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night.

By Mark Chichester Jul 31, 2025 11:20 pm EDT • Los Angeles Chargers • Detroit Lions

Despite the prominence in home-field advantage being real, the last few seasons actually indicate that the phenomenon isn’t as legit as it might seem.

By Mark Chichester Jul 14, 2025 7:00 am EDT

The four-time NFL MVP is signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The news ends months of speculation and delivers the 41-year-old quarterback to what may be his most complete team in years.

By Mark Chichester Jun 6, 2025 6:30 am EDT

Frank Ragnow, the anchor of the Detroit Lions' offensive line and one of the NFL’s most consistent interior players, is walking away after seven seasons.

By Mark Chichester Jun 3, 2025 12:18 pm EDT
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Shining the spotlight on the next wave of NFL talent — the top players who will still be under 25 years old on Week 1 of the 2025 campaign.

By Mark Chichester May 20, 2025 10:56 am EDT

The Dallas Cowboys are on the verge of acquiring wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal centered around draft pick compensation, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade is expected to be finalized later today.

By Mark Chichester May 7, 2025 11:06 am EDT • Dallas Cowboys • Pittsburgh Steelers
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WAA has several applications, but here we are using it to evaluate and rank each team’s 2025 draft class.

By Mark Chichester May 6, 2025 10:55 am EDT

Now that the draft is over, we can begin to step back and assess how each team approached the board. The visuals below are simple: green highlights players who were taken later than their ranking (a potential value steal), while red marks those selected earlier than expected based on our board.

By Mark Chichester Apr 30, 2025 9:06 am EDT

Based on filling needs and value, here's which team in every division emerged with the best 2025 NFL Draft class.

By Mark Chichester Apr 30, 2025 8:45 am EDT

It’s hard to consider any of these picks true reaches given the nature of the later rounds, but some selections — like the New York Jets’ bet on wide receiver Arian Smith — stood out as particularly bold. Here’s a look at some of the biggest gambles from Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

By Mark Chichester Apr 26, 2025 8:15 pm EDT

With the 2025 NFL Draft nearing its end, several teams have already made standout selections that could reshape their futures. Here’s a look at the best picks so far.

By Mark Chichester Apr 26, 2025 12:13 am EDT

From long-awaited pass-rush reinforcements in Atlanta to Philadelphia benefiting once again from the rest of the league's missteps, here's a deeper look at the five most significant themes that emerged from Day 1.

By Mark Chichester Apr 25, 2025 5:15 am EDT

The 2025 NFL Draft order is officially set following the Philadelphia Eagles' dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59.

By Mark Chichester Apr 21, 2025 5:45 am EDT
Bio

Mark Chichester is the managing editor at PFF. He joined PFF in April 2016 as a data collector before moving into an editorial role in 2018 and becoming the site’s managing editor in June 2022. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, ESPN and Yahoo!.