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Report: Mike Tomlin joining NBC as pregame analyst
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly has landed a new job.,Tomlin, 54, will join NBC as an NFL pregame show analyst on "Football Night in America," The Athletic reported Tuesday morning. The show airs ahead of "Sunday Night Football.",He reportedly will take the spot of Pro ...

Raiders pick No. 1, then Ohio State draft takeover begins
Ohio State is not the reigning national champion in college football, and the Buckeyes are not expected to produce a fourth No. 1 overall selection when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off with the Las Vegas Raiders on the clock Thursday night. ,But you can bet your most sacred scarlet that the Buckeyes ar...

Anthony Richardson trade situation reflects Colts' QB uncertainty
Quarterback Anthony Richardson has made it clear that he wants a trade from the Indianapolis Colts.,Whether or not (and when) that happens remains to be seen.,"We've had some calls, but nothing's come to fruition at this time," Colts GM Chris Ballard said Monday. "So at this point he's still an Indi...
What Prediction Markets Are Getting Wrong About 2026 NFL Draft
A breakdown of the best NFL Draft prediction market values, including underrated picks and opportunities....
Las Vegas Raiders Three More Teams Facing Pressure in 2026 NFL Draft
A deep dive into the NFL teams under the most pressure in the draft, including the Raiders, Vikings, Giants, and Dolphins....

Longtime Raiders LB Rod Martin dies at 72
Linebacker Rod Martin, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career with the Raiders and was part of two Super Bowl championships, died at age 72, the team announced on Monday.,No cause of death was stated.,Martin might be best remembered for his performance in Oakland's title-winning victory over the Ph...

Ryans: Texans taking 'long-range view' with WR Tank Dell's rehab
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tank Dell is working hard to recover from the "devastating" knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 season, but was vague when discussing a potential timeline for the wide receiver's return to the field.,Dell underwent surgery in December 2024 to repair a dis...

Report: Nashville to be named host of 2030 Super Bowl
Nashville will be named as host of the 2030 Super Bowl, Dan Patrick reported on his syndicated radio show Monday.,Patrick, formerly of ESPN and NBC Sports, said on his radio show that he was informed over the weekend that the decision for the 2030 game, "was signed and ready to go.",Later Monday it ...

Rams WR Puka Nacua joins team for workouts
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was with the team for the start of the offseason program on Monday. ,Nacua, who turns 25 in May, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and was considered a candidate for a possible holdout this offseason. ,Nacua is an All-Pro who caught a league-high 129 pas...
Three NFL Teams That Can’t Afford To Screw up 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is make-or-break for some teams. Here are the franchises that can’t afford to get it wrong this year....

Reports: Odell Beckham Jr. works out for Giants
A reunion between the New York Giants and former first-round pick Odell Beckham Jr. could be on the horizon after he reportedly worked out for the team and had a physical in the team facilityon Monday, according to reports from NFL Network and the New York Post.,Beckham, who played for new Giants co...

Report: Veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement
Longtime NFL quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, according to an NFL Network report.,Garoppolo, 34, is a free agent this offseason after serving as the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback the last two seasons. He's played in 12 NFL seasons since he was drafted in the second round...

Reports: Bears pick up 5th-year option on OT Darnell Wright
The Chicago Bears picked up the fifth-year contract option on offensive tackle Darnell Wright, multiple outlets reported Monday, locking in the 2025 second-team All-Pro through the 2027 season.,Wright, 24, is now set to make a guaranteed $22.6 million over the next two seasons, Spotrac reported.,The...

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) to miss offseason program
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will miss the offseason program after ankle surgery, general manager Chris Ballard confirmed Monday.,Pierce, 25, is on a three-month timetable for a full recovery, putting him on track to return in time for this summer's training camp.,Pierce signed a fou...

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey becomes highest-paid kicker
The Dallas Cowboys made Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history on Monday, his agents at Athletes First confirmed.,The four-year, $28 million extension makes him the first kicker to earn $7 million per season. The deal also includes $20 million guaranteed, another record for his positi...

Reports: Steelers still unsettled at QB, no word from Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers could be part of the plan at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the franchise appears likely to enter the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday without a strong indication of whether the 42-year-old plans to play next season. ,Rodgers said he's open to a reunion with former Packers coac...

Report: Draft prospect QB Garrett Nussmeier asymptomatic
A spinal cyst that affected and prematurely ended LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's 2025 season has been asymptomatic since the Senior Bowl, NFL Network reported Monday.,Medical testing at the NFL Scouting Combine revealed the cyst, which was pressing on a nerve and causing the draft prospect's ob...

Report: Giants unlikely to trade DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
After trading one standout defensive lineman over the weekend, the New York Giants are now unlikely to move defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, according to a report from NFL Network.,Thibodeaux, 25, is entering the fifth and final season of his rookie deal after he was selected fifth overall by the Gi...

Report: Patriots, Eagles 'likely' have deal for WR A.J. Brown in June
A.J. Brown isn't on the move yet, but the long-rumored trade target could be landing in New England this summer. ,ESPN reported Brown is "likely" to be traded to the Patriots from the Eagles in June, when the contract and cap ramifications are less severe for Philadelphia. ,Eagles general manager Ho...

Report: Steelers LT Broderick Jones (neck) suffers setback
Steelers left tackle Broderick Jones will be examined this week after suffering a setback during his recovery from a season-ending neck injury, ESPN reported Monday.,The tests will help to determine his availability for training camp and the start of the regular season, per the report.,Jones, who tu...