ESPN just took a chunk out of its own reputation here with headline-grabbing "reporting'' ... as James Cook is at Bills camp, however begrudgingly ... not absent and not "disconnected.''

Cook, 25, has skipped the team’s voluntary offseason program, including workouts in April and OTAs on May 27–29, June 2, and June 5. He was the only Bills player absent in May, as 89 of 90 players were in attendance. The team’s mandatory minicamp, scheduled for June 10–12, looms as another key moment in the negotiation timeline.

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Schefter Offers Gruesome Bills Prediction on James Cook originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The business side of the NFL is heading the Buffalo Bills' offseason, with running back James Cook seeking a new contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hasn't participated in OTAs due to a muscle strain in his foot, but he's still made headlines beyond his injury and subsequent lack of activity. Pitts has been the subject of offseason trade discussions.

Aaron Rodgers’ addition makes the Pittsburgh Steelers a better team, but are they better than the competition in the AFC North, currently ruled by Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow? Adam Schefter is not so sure.

ESPN insider Adam Schefter is facing harsh backlash over contending that two wrongs will make a right in the Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of Aaron Rodgers.

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks the Atlanta Falcons aren't dying to trade TE Kyle Pitts and would likely want a third-round draft pick.

Developing: The Dolphins have had trade discussions with the Pittsburgh Steelers about their lone Pro-Bowl selection last season, tight end Jonnu Smith, per league sources. Those talks came after Smith expressed an interest in reworking his deal that is scheduled to pay him $4.