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It's official: NFL reaches 7-year deal with referees association
The NFL avoided taking a penalty before the 2026 season even began by reaching a seven-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association on Friday that will run through the 2032 season.,The referee's union ratified the new CBA when a vote was taken during a Thursday meeting of N...
Report: Packers release veteran K Brandon McManus
The Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday, ESPN reported.,Green Bay drafted Florida kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round last month.,McManus, 34, made 24 of 30 field goals and 32 of 33 extra points in his second season with the Packers in 2025.,He missed both of his field-goal at...
Saints sign first-round WR Jordyn Tyson
The New Orleans Saints signed first-round draft pick Jordyn Tyson to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.,Tyson, the eighth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $32.5 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $20.1 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year te...
Browns sign 1st-rounder Spencer Fano, 7 other picks
The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick Spencer Fano to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.,Fano, the ninth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $32.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $19.9 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team o...
Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires
Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.,"Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold," Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. "Never in my wildest dreams did I...
Browns' Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to miss 2nd straight season
Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the 2026 season after Cleveland placed him on the reserve/physically unable to perform list for the second straight year on Friday.,Owusu-Koramoah, who also was placed on reserve/PUP last May, has been sidelined since Oct. 27, 2024 due to a neck in...
Commanders sign 1st-round pick Sonny Styles
The Washington Commanders signed first-round draft pick Sonny Styles to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.,Styles, the seventh overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $37.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $23.5 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-ye...
Vikings agree to 1-year deal with former 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings
The Minnesota Vikings added to their receiver depth by agreeing to deal with former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings on Thursday.,The team didn't disclose the terms, but The Athletic reported it's a one-year deal with a base salary of $8 million with incentives which could pay Jennings as...
Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke announces retirement
Veteran quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who went from undrafted to a playoff starter in the NFL, announced his retirement on Thursday.,"For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football," Heinicke wrote in an Instagram post. "It has taught me a lot, not only about myself but about l...
Report: Netflix to air Rams-49ers game from Australia
Netflix will bring football fans Down Under when it broadcasts the first ever NFL game from Australia in September, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The Los Angeles Rams are set to be the home team in a game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, Sept. 10.,The ga...
Colts release former Pro Bowl CB Kenny Moore
The Indianapolis Colts released former Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore after nine seasons on Thursday.,Moore, 30, had requested a trade before the NFL draft and later asked for his release, according to multiple reports.,He was entering the final season of a three-year, $30 million contract. His rel...
Reports: NFL teams evaluating Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is fighting for his college eligibility, but if Plan B becomes the preferred route, several NFL teams are expected to have interest in selecting him in the supplemental draft.,Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati in the offseason and participated in spring practic...
Report: Vikings request interviews for GM candidates
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have identified at least two external candidates for their general manager vacancy.,NFL Network reported that the team has requested interviews with assistant general managers Dave Ziegler of the Tennessee Titans and Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills.,Vikings vice p...
Report: Celtics investors preparing bid to buy Seahawks
Boston Celtics investor Aditya Mittal and former Celtics lead owner Wyc Grousbeck are preparing a bid to purchase the Seattle Seahawks, Sportico reported on Thursday.,The report said that Mittal and Grousbeck have submitted a letter of interest to Allen & Company, the investment banking team handlin...
Brendan Sorsby Case Highlights Growing Gambling Problem in College Sports
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for alleged sports gambling activity that could end his college football career....
Nico Iamaleava and Bob Chesney Could Quickly Turn Around UCLA Football
UCLA football enters 2026 with new head coach Bob Chesney and quarterback Nico Iamaleava looking to lead the Bruins back to a bowl game....
Report: Aaron Rodgers 'likely' to play for Steelers in '26
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is visiting Pittsburgh on Friday and will "likely" play for the Steelers in 2026, NFL Network reported Thursday.,The report added that no deal is done and there is "always caution until things are signed," but the 42-year-old free agent's plan is to play for Pittsburgh.,Las...
Report: NFL referees union schedules vote on new CBA
The NFL Referees Association has scheduled a vote for Thursday night on ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Negotiations between the league and union have progressed, according to the report, with the current CBA slated to expire on May 31. Specifi...
Stefon Diggs not guilty of strangling or assaulting his private chef
Veteran NFL receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of strangling or assaulting his private chef by a jury on Tuesday afternoon in Dedham (Mass.) District Court.,Deliberations took 90 minutes before the six-person jury rendered the verdict.,Diggs pleaded not guilty in February to felony strangula...
Reports: Giants sign DT DJ Reader to two-year deal
Veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader is signing a two-year deal with the New York Giants, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The contract is reportedly worth $12.5 million, but can escalate to $15.5 if the 10-year veteran reaches incentives.,Reader started all 17 games last season with the Detr...