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Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich, dies after cancer battle
The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday the death of Cristina Ulbrich, wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who was fighting cancer.,The Falcons confirmed her passing in a pair of statements. The team called Cristina Ulbrich "a constant source of love and support to Jeff, their family, and the...
Sean Payton caught 'off guard' by Drew Brees' HOF intro call
Sean Payton wasn't expecting a call from Drew Brees to serve as an emotional reminder of their 15 seasons together in New Orleans.,Brees contacted his former coach by video call to ask Payton to serve as his presenter when the quarterback is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 8 in Ca...
Saints WR Chris Olave reportedly agrees to 4-year, $132M deal
The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Chris Olave agreed to a long-term extension on Thursday.,The Saints announced a multi-year deal for Olave while reports pinpointed it as a four-year, $132 million deal that includes $90 million guaranteed.,The extension puts the 26-year-old Olave under contra...
Giants WR Malik Nabers: 'There's no target date' on return
New York Giants star receiver Malik Nabers isn't willing to say he'll be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season.,The Giants open the season on Sept. 13 at home against the Dallas Cowboys on the "Sunday Night Football" stage. There is very little chance Nabers wants to be watching from the sidelines tha...
Big 10 Preseason Rankings: Which Teams Are Overrated and Underrated?
Which Big 10 teams are overrated or underrated entering 2026? We break down Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan, USC and more....
All-Pro dad: With Deion present, Shedeur Sanders runs Browns' offense
Deion Sanders was in attendance to watch son Shedeur operate the Cleveland Browns' offense in training camp on Thursday.,Deion Sanders, currently the head coach at Colorado where Shedeur Sanders starred at quarterback, huddled with Browns head coach Todd Monken between the two full-squad workouts he...
Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Bengals Bring Intensity to Training Camp
The Bengals opened training camp with a renewed competitive edge as Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the team look to move past their disastrous 2025 season....
Ohio State Reloads for 2026 With Brutal Schedule Ahead
Ohio State reloads for 2026, but a brutal schedule featuring Texas, Indiana, USC, Oregon and Michigan could test the Buckeyes’ CFP hopes....
Raiders No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza OK with QB2 role if team wins
Ready or not, Fernando Mendoza knows he wasn't drafted to be a backup with the Las Vegas Raiders. ,But if the drumbeat from coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek continues to play the tune of Kirk Cousins being the QB1 in Las Vegas, Mendoza said he'll wait his turn. ,Kubiak said as camp...
Panthers lose WR Chris Brazzell II to season-ending knee injury
Panthers rookie third-round pick Chris Brazzell II is out for the season just days into his first NFL training camp. ,The Panthers confirmed Thursday the wide receiver will undergo season-ending surgery on the lateral collateral ligament of his left knee and will be placed on injured reserve.,Brazze...
Citation: Open alcohol bottle found in Tony Romo's vehicle
Authorities say former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.,A citation issued by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office notes an "o...
Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (knee) avoids major injury after scare
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart will be out several weeks with a hyperextended left knee but has "avoided major injury," head coach Zac Taylor said Thursday.,"Very fortunate, because it obviously looked bad," Taylor said. "The good news is we'll be getting him back sooner rather than...
Baker Mayfield: 'Disrespected' during contract talks with Bucs
Baker Mayfield told reporters Thursday that he felt "disrespected" and "undervalued" by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after failing to reach a contract extension by his self-imposed deadline.,Mayfield is entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million contract he signed in March 2024, with his $3...
Packers great Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Green Bay Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green announced that he is dealing with Parkinson's disease.,Green, 49, said he was diagnosed with early onset of the disease in January 2025.,Per the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time.,"...
Myles Garrett says he won't influence Aaron Donald's decision
Myles Garrett said he won't attempt to convince Aaron Donald to come out of retirement to be his "partner in crime" with the Los Angeles Rams.,That will be Donald's decision to make, Garrett told reporters at training camp on Wednesday.,"I'd love to learn from him," Garrett said. "I've watched his t...
Chargers great, college Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. died on Wednesday at age 64, his family announced.,"It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Billy Ray Smith Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by family," the family statemen...
Utility man Taysom Hill departs Saints
Taysom Hill, who starred for the New Orleans Saints for the better part of nine seasons as a unique jack-of-all-trades, has announced his departure from the team via social media.,The 35-year-old gained fame for playing multiple positions -- and doing it well -- in an era that hadn't typically seen ...
Reports: Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell (knee) out up to 8 weeks
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a partially torn LCL in his left knee which he sustained during Wednesday's practice, according to multiple media reports.,The third-round draft pick was seen holding his left knee after going down du...
Giants star WR Malik Nabers (knee) impresses on first day of camp
Optimism that New York Giants star receiver Malik Nabers will be healthy for the start of the season rose considerably on Wednesday's first day of training camp workouts.,Nabers is nine months removed from surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee. He did more individual work than observ...
Payton: Broncos 'staying the course' with LB Jonathon Cooper
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said the team is "staying the course" with linebacker Jonathon Cooper, who was arrested twice last month on domestic violence-related charges.,Cooper was excused from the team's mandatory minicamp last month after being arrested on June 4 and again on June 11 followi...