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Why Miami Football Is Poised to Return to College Football's Elite
Miami came within one play of reaching the top of college football. Here's why the Hurricanes could finally complete their return in 2026....
Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals ALS battle
Former 2,000-yard rusher Chris Johnson discussed his ALS diagnosis on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday.,Johnson, 39, was the 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year after a 2,006-yard campaign with the Tennessee Titans. He set the still-standing NFL record that season with 2,509 yards from scrim...
Brendan Sorsby Must Embrace Accountability to Revive His NFL Dreams
Brendan Sorsby's hopes of reaching the NFL took another hit after the league denied his supplemental draft application. Here's why accountability may determine his future....
Bills decide O.J. Simpson will not be in 'Wall of Fame' at new stadium
Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson was the first member of the Buffalo Bills' Wall of Fame in 1980 but he won't be honored at the soon-to-open Highmark Stadium.,The Bills have decided not to include Simpson, who died at 76 in 2024, in their new home. A running back, Simpson was the team's first...
49ers' George Kittle: World Cup shows NFL can play on grass
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle has seen the World Cup contested on grass fields at NFL stadiums.,If "futbol" can be played exclusively on grass, Kittle asked why can't the NFL do the same?,"We've made it clear that we prefer grass fields. We know it's better on our bodies. And clea...
Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-RB Doug Martin
A lawsuit filed by Doug Martin's parents alleges delayed care after police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back's death last October.,Leslie and Doug Martin filed the wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Oakland, Calif., multiple police officers and an a...
Reports: Jags agree on 3-year, $48M deal with TE Brenton Strange
The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a three-year contract extension with tight end Brenton Strange worth up to $48 million, his agents told multiple media outlets on Wednesday.,The deal includes $25 million guaranteed, per his agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio and Jon Perzley of the New York-based Sportsta...
Jim Kelly acknowledges he recently had a stroke
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly said "everything is good" on the heels of suffering a stroke earlier this spring.,Kelly acknowledged his most recent health scare during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills' new home.,"I had a little setback about ...
NFL’s Brendan Sorsby Decision Feels More Punitive Than Protective
Brendan Sorsby admitted to gambling mistakes as a teenager, but has the NFL gone too far by denying him a path back into football?...
Falcons agree on 3-year, $54M deal with TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with tight end Kyle Pitts on Tuesday that includes a reported $36 million fully guaranteed, Pitts' agents told ESPN.,The $18 million average annual value is the third-highest in NFL history for a tight end behind San Francisco 49ers star G...
NFL blasts Brendan Sorsby for dodging accountability, denies draft petition
Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL hit another dead end on Tuesday when the league denied his petition for entry into the supplemental draft.,In a letter to Sorsby published by ESPN, the league informed Sorsby his petition was incomplete or intentionally vague, failing to "demonstrate accountability f...
Police: Geno Smith allegations under investigation
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is under investigation following allegations by a woman in Florida that the 35-year-old player "beat my ass.",Davie, Fla., police originally said the investigation had been closed but changed course after the woman, identified only as Kristen, posted a series of ...
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk posts 'Go Commanders'
Having "played his last snap" for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is apparently pushing for a cross-country move.,Aiyuk shouted out the Washington Commanders in his Instagram story on Sunday night, yelling "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" ...
Brendan Sorsby Could Be Worth the Gamble for These NFL Teams
Brendan Sorsby has declared for the 2026 Supplemental Draft. Here are five NFL teams that could consider taking a chance on the talented quarterback....
Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell takes No. 11 with A.J. Brown gone
While wide receiver A.J. Brown no longer will suit up for the Philadelphia Eagles, his No. 11 still will be on the field -- albeit on defense.,Per 94 WIP, Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell will change his jersey number from 30 to 11 now that it's available. Campbell wore No. 11 at Alabama before bei...
Titans make Jeffery Simmons highest-paid DT in NFL history
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a rich contract extension with star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Friday.,The Titans did not reveal financial terms, but multiple reports have Simmons receiving a three-year extension worth $105.8 million -- with $100 million guaranteed -- through the 2030 season...
Bucs DT Vita Vea a 'hold-in' at camp, seeks new contract
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea is a "hold-in" at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp this week.,Vea, 31, is entering the final season of a four-year, $71 million contract and is set to earn $17 million in 2026. None of his 2026 salary is guaranteed.,Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that...
Report: Jags make Ross Matiscik highest-paid snapper
The Jacksonville Jaguars are making three-time Pro Bowl selection Ross Matiscik the NFL's highest-paid long snapper, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,Matiscik, 29, is signing a two-year extension worth $3.8 million in new money, according to the report. His previous contract, signed in April 2022, wa...
Former first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka retires at 27
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, a first-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, abruptly retired at age 27.,The outside linebacker signed a one-year free agent deal in March with the Philadelphia Eagles, who put him on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday.,The Buccaneers selected the Washington product with the N...
Broncos excuse Jonathon Cooper from minicamp amid domestic violence charges
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was excused from mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after being arrested twice in the last two weeks, which head coach Sean Payton touched on in a press conference.,"Before I get into the practice -- relative to Jonathon Cooper, we've excused him from this minica...