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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....
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman agrees to 3-year extension
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman on Wednesday agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2026 season....
Steelers rework LB Alex Highsmith's deal, clear $7M
The Pittsburgh Steelers restructured linebacker Alex Highsmith's contract to clear more than $7 million in salary cap space, NFL Network reported Wednesday....
Bengals exercise 5th-year option on WR Ja'Marr Chase
The Cincinnati Bengals picked up the fifth-year option on Pro Bowl wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase on Wednesday, keeping him under contract through the 2025 season....
Report: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown gets $120M extension
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension with All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, NFL Network reported Wednesday....
Report: Free agent Xavien Howard cleared for FB activities
Xavien Howard's doctor informed NFL teams that the free agent cornerback has been cleared for all football activities, NFL Network reported on Wednesday....
Report: Steelers won't pick up QB Justin Fields' option
The Pittsburgh Steelers are passing on a team option for the 2025 season in quarterback Justin Fields' contract, ESPN reported Thursday....
Report: Trophy Trust to return 2005 Heisman to Reggie Bush
Due to an evolving landscape in college football, the Heisman Trust is set to return the 2005 Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush, ESPN reported on Wednesday....
Broncos pick up 5th-year option on Pro Bowl CB Patrick Surtain II
The Denver Broncos on Tuesday picked up the fifth-year option on Patrick Surtain II, keeping the All-Pro cornerback under contract through at least the 2025 season....
From Rice to Harrison, bloodlines run deep in 2024 NFL Draft
As payback for an elbow to the Adam's apple in a game that season, John Lynch nearly threw hands with Terrell Owens poolside in Hawaii before a Pro Bowl more than two decades ago....