Football Page 34 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Aaron Rodgers: No deadline, no contract offer from Steelers
Aaron Rodgers sounds exceedingly open to a reunion with Mike McCarthy, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have not given him a contract offer or a deadline to decide his status for 2026.,An unrestricted free agent at age 42, Rodgers told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday he isn't ready to make any grand d...
Reports: Patriots to release WR Stefon Diggs
The New England Patriots intend to release veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs next week at the start of the league year, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The 32-year-old seemingly confirmed the reports with a social media post that pictured him on the field in an all-white New England uniform, c...
Chargers release G Mekhi Becton, TE Will Dissly
The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly in cost-cutting moves Wednesday.,The Chargers cleared $9.7 million in salary cap room by cutting Becton and another $4 million by dumping Dissly.,Los Angeles now has about $98 million in cap space with the new league year...
Why the Chiefs Might Be Preparing a Blockbuster Move After Trading Trent McDuffie
The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Rams and now hold two first-round picks. What big move is Kansas City preparing for?...
Packers re-sign RB Chris Brooks to 2-year, $4.85M deal
The Green Bay Packers agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract with running back Chris Brooks, his representatives at One West Sports Group confirmed Wednesday.,The deal keeps the 26-year-old restricted free agent with the Packers through the 2027 season.,Brooks played in all 17 games with Green...
Cardinals, Panthers paired in Hall of Fame Game
Before the 2026 Hall of Fame Class is enshrined in Canton, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals start the NFL preseason on Aug. 6.,Carolina is playing in the exhibition opener in Ohio for the first time since the inaugural season of the franchise and was chosen to be on hand for linebacker Lu...
Report: Cowboys restructure three contracts, under salary cap
The Dallas Cowboys are in compliance with the 2026 salary cap of $301.2 million following a series of contract restructures, according to multiple reports.,Dallas worked to restructure contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, ESPN reported.,...
Report: Rams to acquire All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie from Chiefs
The Los Angeles Rams are acquiring All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster trade that includes the 29th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The Chiefs reportedly also would receive the Rams' fifth- and sixth-round selection in that d...
Report: Chargers to release G Mekhi Becton
The Los Angeles Chargers intend to release guard Mekhi Becton in a cost-cutting move, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The Chargers would clear $9.7 million in salary cap room by cutting Becton.,Signed to a two-year, $20 million contract last March, Becton battled both injuries and admitted frustration i...
Kyler Murray Best Landing Spots Following Arizona Cardinals Release
The Arizona Cardinals are moving on from Kyler Murray. Could the Vikings, Steelers, or Jets be his next destination? Breaking down the best NFL fits....
Report: Chinese billionaire buys Dolphins stake at $12.5B valuation
Chinese-American tech billionaire Lin Bin purchased a small stake in the Miami Dolphins at a valuation of $12.5 billion, a record for a publicly known minority transaction, Sportico reported Tuesday.,Bin is acquiring a 1% stake in the holding company that owns the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, Formul...
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to hit free agency
The Seattle Seahawks did not apply the franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, making the Super Bowl LX MVP an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins next week.,Walker will hit the open market, while fellow running back Breece Hall was given the tag by the New York Jets ea...
Bengals decline to tag star DE Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals did not franchise tag star defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent.,Teams had until Tuesday afternoon to issue franchise or transition tags to players eligible to become free agents next week.,Hendrickson's 2025 ...
Reports: Bears Pro Bowl C Drew Dalman to retire at age 27
Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring at age 27 and after his first Pro Bowl season, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Dalman signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Bears last offseason after four years with the Atlanta Falcons. Chicago also bulked up the offensive line by...
Colts place transition tag on QB Daniel Jones
The Indianapolis Colts placed the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones before Tuesday's deadline for teams to use roster-management tagging maneuvers.,The move guarantees Jones $37.833 million for the 2026 season. The transition tag allows Jones to negotiate with other teams, but the Colts can...
Texans release veteran S Jimmie Ward
The Houston Texans released veteran safety Jimmie Ward on Tuesday.,Ward didn't see any action last season after being involved in a domestic-violence issue prior to the campaign and later sustaining a foot injury.,Ward was arrested in Texas in June on third-degree felony domestic-violence charges wh...
Kyler Murray thanks Arizona, embraces 'whatever's next'
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray thanked supporters in Arizona and apologized for not getting the Cardinals to the Super Bowl on Tuesday in an apparent farewell to the organization posted via social media.,Murray will reportedly be released on March 11, the first day of the NFL league year, if the...
Reports: Vikings may shop OLB Jonathan Greenard
The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they deal with salary cap issues, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Greenard is due to make $19 million in each of the next two seasons to complete a four-year, $76 million deal.,Greenard's salary isn't fully g...
Reports: Bengals won't tag star DE Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals will not franchise tag star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to multiple reports ahead of Tuesday's deadline, making the four-time Pro Bowler a free agent.,Teams had until Tuesday afternoon to issue franchise or transition tags to players eligible to become free agent...
Report: Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to hit free agency
The Seattle Seahawks reportedly are not expected to apply the franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, making the Super Bowl LX MVP an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins next week.,ESPN reported the news on Tuesday shortly after the New York Jets applied the tag to runn...