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Dolphins' Tyreek Hill not among team captains
Miami Dolphins players decided to strip the captain's patch off the chest of teammate Tyreek Hill.,The Dolphins announced their 2025 team captains on Monday, and for the first time since 2022, the five-time All-Pro wide receiver is not among them. ,Hill, a controversial figure throughout his career,...

RB Jaylen Warren, Steelers agree to 2-year extension
Running back Jaylen Warren and the Pittsburgh Steelers are in agreement on a two-year contract extension.,His agent, David Canter, posted the news on social media Monday, but no financial terms were released.,Warren was set to earn $5.3 million in 2025 but now will receive $7 million this year, NFL ...
Carson Beck Leads Miami to Win Over Notre Dame in Hurricanes Debut
Carson Beck threw two touchdowns in his Miami debut, leading the Hurricanes past No. 6 Notre Dame. Freshman CJ Carr showed promise in defeat....
Eagles’ Repeat Bid: Saquon Barkley, Pass Rush Key to Philadelphia’s 2025 Season
The Eagles aim to repeat as champs, but Saquon Barkley’s durability and a shaky pass rush could decide Philadelphia’s Super Bowl chances....

Colts dedicate season to late owner Jim Irsay, city
The Indianapolis Colts are dedicating the 2025 season to their late owner, Jim Irsay, and to the city the team has called home since 1984.,The Colts released a trailer to kick off the season on Sunday, narrated by franchise legend Edgerrin James, that remembered Irsay. He died at age 65 on May 21. ,...

Cowboys' DaRon Bland agrees to 4-year, $92M extension
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland agreed to terms on a four-year, $92 million contract extension, the team announced on Sunday.,At $23 million per season, Bland's average annual salary is the fifth-highest among cornerbacks in the NFL, per Spotrac. According to media reports, the contrac...
Ohio State Defense Dominates Texas as Matt Patricia Rewrites His Narrative
Ohio State’s defense dominated No. 1 Texas as Matt Patricia rewrote his narrative in Week 1. Arch Manning’s debut fell flat against the Buckeyes....
Notre Dame’s No. 6 Ranking Tested as Freshman QB CJ Carr Debuts vs. Miami
Freshman QB CJ Carr makes his Notre Dame debut vs. Miami. Can the No. 6 Irish stay elite with an unproven signal-caller on the big stage?...
Florida State Quarterback Thomas Castellanos Exposes Alabama’s Flaws Without Nick Saban
Florida State’s Thomas Castellanos led a stunning 31-14 upset of Alabama, raising questions about Kalen DeBoer and life without Nick Saban....

Shilo Sanders fined by NFL for thrown punch
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders has been fined $4,669 by the NFL for throwing a punch, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,Sanders found notoriety following the blow delivered to tight end Zach Davidson in the Buccaneers' preseason contest with the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 23. Sanders ...

Former Cowboys LB Lee Roy Jordan dies
Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Lee Roy Jordan, who starred as part of the team's fabled "Doomsday Defense," died Saturday. He was 84.,Jordan was in hospice and passed away in Dallas of kidney failure, his son David told the Dallas Morning News.,A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Jordan was named to t...

Panthers reach deal with Hunter Renfrow, to put Jalen Coker on IR
Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow agreed to terms on a contract with the Carolina Panthers on Saturday.,Terms of the deal were not announced by the team for Renfrow, who spent the offseason with the Panthers. The South Carolina native and Clemson product also appeared in two preseason games with Carolina...
Can Ohio State Finally Defend Its National Championship in 2025?
Ohio State begins its title defense against Texas with Julian Sayin under center, but Michigan, Penn State and a brutal schedule stand in the way of history....

Report: WR Adam Thielen gives Vikings a hometown discount
Adam Thielen has agreed to restructure his contract with the Minnesota Vikings, reducing his annual salary by $2 million and wiping $4 million in incentives off the books, NFL Network reported Saturday.,The wide receiver agreed to the pay cut to help the Vikings with their salary cap and because, si...

Packers' new No. 1, Micah Parsons, expects to play opener
Micah Parsons is feeling on top of the football world after he was traded from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers and became the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback.,Now he has a uniform number to match.,The All-Pro pass rusher announced Friday that he will wear No. 1 when he suits up for th...

Patriots release veteran S Jabrill Peppers
The New England Patriots released veteran safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday.,Peppers, 29, signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the team last summer and was named a team captain. He has $4.32 million guaranteed remaining on his deal for this season.,Peppers played in just six games last sea...

Micah Parsons lands in Green Bay as dust settles in Dallas
Micah Parsons and his family landed in a private jet in Wisconsin on Friday, and it's safe to say the All-Pro pass rusher found the grass to be a lot greener in Green Bay.,Parsons returned to social media en route to Wisconsin to ask if he should select jersey number 0 or 1 after the 12th pick in th...

Report: Patriots to release S Jabrill Peppers
The New England Patriots are releasing veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, ESPN reported on Friday.,Peppers, 29, signed a three-year, $24 million extension with the team last summer and was named a team captain. He has $4.32 million guaranteed remaining on his deal for this season.,Peppers played in jus...

Betting lines see movement after blockbuster Micah Parsons trade
Betting lines saw significant changes nearly immediately after the Dallas Cowboys traded All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday afternoon.,The Cowboys, already a seven-point underdog to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL's kickoff game next Thursday, saw that number r...
Micah Parsons Trade Vaults Green Bay Packers Into Super Bowl Conversation
The Packers’ blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons makes Green Bay instant Super Bowl contenders, reshaping the NFC North race and boosting Jordan Love’s title window....