Football Page 421 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Bears' Caleb Williams breaks Caitlin Clark's merch sales record
No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is breaking records before setting foot in Chicago....

Ex-NFL lineman Korey Cunningham found dead
Former NFL offensive lineman Korey Cunningham has died at age 28....

Eagles' inside intel aided selection of Toledo CB in first round
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni made a call no other NFL coach or general manager could before the final decision was made to select Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first round Thursday night....

2024 NFL Draft: Best available entering second round
With 32 picks in the books, the Buffalo Bills are on the clock to start the second round with the 33rd pick in the draft on Friday....

Winners, losers in first round of 2024 NFL Draft
Instant reaction to NFL draft selections is dangerous territory, but we're running with the Bears while we have the chance....

Falcons pick QB Michael Penix Jr. despite Kirk Cousins signing
In a matter of six weeks, the Atlanta Falcons went from having no clear plan at quarterback to having two QBs....

Vikings make first trade of draft to take QB J.J. McCarthy
Rather than wait one more pick and risk another team jumping them in the order, the Minnesota Vikings moved up from No. 11 to No. 10 in the NFL draft to take Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Thursday night in Detroit....

Reports: Eagles WR A.J. Brown lands 3-year, $96M extension
Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown agreed to a three-year, $96 million extension, with $84 million in guaranteed money, per multiple media reports Thursday....

Caleb Williams joins Bears as QBs go 1-2-3 at NFL draft
Led by Southern California signal-caller Caleb Williams, three quarterbacks proved to be the top three picks at the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Detroit....

Bears take QB Caleb Williams No. 1 in NFL draft
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was selected No. 1 in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, as the expected became official when commissioner Roger Goodell made the announcement on Thursday in Detroit....

Man who killed ex-Saints DE Will Smith gets 25 years
The man who shot and killed former Saints defensive end Will Smith in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence on Thursday in New Orleans....

Caleb Williams already favored to win Offensive ROY
Presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams is already the heavy favorite to claim Offensive Rookie of the Year honors even before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft....

QB Jaden Rashada transferring to Georgia
Former Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada has decided to transfer to Georgia....

Commanders to retire Darrell Green's No. 28
The Washington Commanders, committed to a fresh start under new ownership, are embracing the past....

Bears lay out controversial $5B stadium proposal
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a new stadium, and they need nearly $5 billion to do so — but not everyone is in favor of the plan....

Giants GM open to all 'possible scenarios' at No. 6
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said he is open to "all possible scenarios" when it comes to the No. 6 overall pick the team currently holds ahead of Thursday's first round of the 2024 NFL Draft....

Reports: Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson requests trade
Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson requested a trade on Wednesday, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network....

Cowboys exercise fifth-year option on DE Micah Parsons
The Dallas Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on defensive end Micah Parsons on Wednesday....

Saints OL James Hurst retires after 10 years in NFL
New Orleans Saints offensive lineman James Hurst, who split 15 starts last season between left and right guard and left tackle, announced his retirement Wednesday on social media....

LSU QB Jayden Daniels ready for anything on draft night
Jayden Daniels is ready and willing to join any NFL team that calls his name in the 2024 draft on Thursday night....