Football Page 150 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
NFL extends, expands exclusive data deal with Genius Sports
Genius Sports will continue to provide NFL data to sports betting entities through the end of the 2030 season after a multi-year deal was reached Wednesday between the two entities.,Since 2021, Genius Sports has been distributing NFL play-by-play statistics that pour through the league's Next Gen St...
Report: Commanders sign S Jeremy Reaves to extension
The Washington Commanders signed special teams standout Jeremy Reaves to a one-year extension, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,The 28-year-old safety is entering his eighth season in the nation's capital, a tenure highlighted by Pro Bowl and All-Pro first-team selections in 2022.,The extension keeps...
Broncos announced signing of RB J.K. Dobbins
The Denver Broncos officially announced the signing of free agent running back J.K. Dobbins on Wednesday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports on Tuesday said it was a one-year deal worth $5.25 million.,Dobbins, 26, remains in the AFC West coming off his best season in 2024 with the Los Ang...
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. 'fine' after injury scare
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is "fine" after he absorbed a hard fall during practice at minicamp, head coach Liam Coen said Wednesday.,Thomas appeared to injure his shoulder following a collision with cornerback Tyson Campbell during team drills. Thomas exited the field with t...
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley leads NFL in retail sales
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hurdled to the top of the NFL's year-end list for retail sales, the NFLPA announced on Wednesday.,The Super Bowl LIX champion and 2024 NFL rushing leader became the first running back since 2017 to finish No. 1 on the chart, which tracked the sales of ...
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh had cardiac ablation, hip surgery
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he's in top shape after undergoing cardiac ablation and hip replacement surgery in the offseason.,"The doctors can't find anything wrong with me. A-grade," Harbaugh said Tuesday.,Harbaugh, 61, said in mid-October that he previously underwent ablation...
T.J. Watt skips Steelers' mandatory minicamp
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt is not attending this week's mandatory minicamp amid contract negotiations, which the team anticipated.,The All-Pro outside linebacker, who is entering the final year of his current deal, was also a no-show for voluntary OTAs earlier this offseason.,Steelers coach ...
Patriots’ Stefon Diggs doesn’t comment on viral video
At the final practice of Patriots mandatory minicamp in Foxborough, Mass., on Tuesday, wide receiver Stefon Diggs spoke with reporters but did not address a viral video that has inspired speculation about his future with the team.,In the video, posted to social media, Diggs is seen enjoying himself ...
Seahawks extend P Michael Dickson through '29
All-Pro punter Michael Dickson has signed a four-year extension with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Tuesday.,Dickson, 29, was entering the final season of a four-year, $14.5 million extension signed in 2021. He once again becomes the NFL's highest-paid punter, with the NFL Network reportin...
Reports: Broncos to sign RB JK Dobbins to 1-year deal
Free agent running back J.K. Dobbins agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, according to reports, keeping the 26-year-old in the AFC West.,Per the reports, Dobbins' contract is worth $5.25 million and brings a talented yet oft-injured rusher to an already competitive running b...
Aaron Rodgers on first day with Steelers: I'm married
It turns out joining a new team isn't the only recent life change for new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.,On his first day with the Steelers after signing a one-year deal last week worth a reported $13.65 million, Rogers was asked about the black band on his left ring finger. ,"It's a...
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie donates $50M to autism center
With a $50 million donation to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine on Tuesday, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announced the creation of the Lurie Autism Institute in Philadelphia.,"This first-of-its kind Institute aims to be a global hub for autism research that connects s...
Texans QB C.J. Stroud resumes throwing
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was throwing without any limitations during the team's first minicamp practice on Tuesday.,Stroud did not throw last week at Houston's organized team activities, with head coach DeMeco Ryans referring to "general soreness" as the reason that the quarterback was...
Vikings TE Josh Oliver signs 3-year extension
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver signed a three-year contract extension that spans through the 2028 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however ESPN reported -- citing Athletes First -- that the deal is worth $23.25 million with a maximum value of $27.5 million. It also in...
LB Shaq Thompson signs with Bills, reunites with Sean McDermott
The Buffalo Bills bolstered their defensive corps on Tuesday by signing linebacker Shaq Thompson to a one-year contract.,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed for Thompson, who will be reunited with head coach Sean McDermott.,Thompson was selected by Carolina with the 25th overall pick of t...
Big deal? Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons at minicamp
Kumbaya continues to be the public framing of the contract push for Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons, who is attending minicamp at the team's Frisco, Texas, headquarters to keep his promise to first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.,Parsons, 26, has 52.5 sacks in four seasons and is reportedly ...
Reports: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin skips minicamp
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not report to the start of the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as he seeks a contract extension, multiple media outlets reported.,McLaurin, whose contract expires after the 2025 season, was absent from Commanders' voluntary organized team a...
Report: Bengals contact Trey Hendrickson, gain no traction toward deal
NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson remains on the sideline with stalled contract talks with the Cincinnati Bengals pointing to a prolonged absence from the team. ,The Athletic reported the Bengals reached out to Hendrickson on Monday but conversations were fruitless. The defensive end is expected to ...
Report: Seahawks extend P Michael Dickson through '29
All-Pro punter Michael Dickson has agreed to a four-year, $16.2 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Dickson, 29, who was entering the final season of a four-year, $14.5 million extension signed in 2021, once again becomes the NFL's highest-paid punter.,The n...
Report: T.J. Watt skipping Steelers' mandatory minicamp
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt is not attending this week's mandatory minicamp amid contract negotiations, according to multiple reports.,The All-Pro outside linebacker, who is entering the final year of his current deal, was also a no-show for voluntary OTAs earlier this offseason.,Watt, 30, wo...