Ryan Smith

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All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Cowboys edge defender Micah Parsons' trade request.

By Ryan Smith Aug 1, 2025 3:55 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Noah Fant's deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Ryan Smith Jul 31, 2025 3:50 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Bengals edge defender Trey Hendrickson reporting to camp without a new deal.

By Ryan Smith Jul 30, 2025 4:05 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers' shoulder injury.

By Ryan Smith Jul 29, 2025 3:15 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Buccaneers rookie David Walker's season-ending injury.

By Ryan Smith Jul 28, 2025 4:00 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Travis Hunter's positional versatility starting to take shape in the NFL.

By Ryan Smith Jul 25, 2025 3:07 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Justin Fields' toe injury.

By Ryan Smith Jul 24, 2025 4:09 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including an update on Keenan Allen's free agency market.

By Ryan Smith Jul 23, 2025 3:51 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Trey Hendrickson's holdout.

By Ryan Smith Jul 22, 2025 3:41 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis' season-ending surgery.

By Ryan Smith Jul 21, 2025 3:25 pm EDT

For many players recovering from season-long injuries, training camp is their first real chance to get back on the field. Teams will often ease these players into action, but how quickly they ramp up over the course of camp can offer a strong indication of whether they’ll be ready for Week 1.

By Ryan Smith Jul 11, 2025 9:30 am EDT

Consider targeting Los Angeles Rams edge defender Jared Verse's season-long sack prop bet on PrizePicks.

By Ryan Smith Jul 4, 2025 6:45 am EDT

From Calais Campbell to Lane Johnson, several NFL legends are still shining well into their 30s ahead of the 2025 NFL season.

By Ryan Smith Jun 27, 2025 7:25 am EDT

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is among the former All-Pros looking to bounce back in 2025.

By Ryan Smith Jun 20, 2025 6:30 am EDT

One-on-one duels between the NFL's top wide receivers and cornerbacks are appointment television every season.

By Ryan Smith Jun 13, 2025 6:30 am EDT

Some rookies break out immediately, while others need a year to get their foot in the door.

By Ryan Smith Jun 6, 2025 7:00 am EDT

Rookies performances can make or break a season for an NFL team. Here is each franchise's highest-graded first-year player in the PFF era.

By Ryan Smith May 30, 2025 7:45 am EDT

In today’s NFL, edge defender has become one of the game’s premier positions, and the league is loaded with elite talent off the edge.

By Ryan Smith May 26, 2025 6:15 am EDT

For players recovering from major injuries, OTAs mark a pivotal milestone in the rehab process. For some, it’s their first time navigating a serious setback. For others, it's a familiar road they hope leads to full recovery and renewed impact.

By Ryan Smith May 22, 2025 11:20 am EDT

While Brock Purdy’s long-term contract outlook appears encouraging, many players around the league can't say the same. Here are five players who will be under pressure to perform this season in the final year of their contract.

By Ryan Smith May 16, 2025 7:25 am EDT
Bio

Ryan joined PFF in May 2015 and currently works as a Senior Analyst on the data team. Ryan also contributes articles to the content team. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric.