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Vikings release former starting RB Alexander Mattison
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday released running back Alexander Mattison, who had started the first 13 games last season before losing that role to Ty Chandler in December....
Devin Brown, Will Howard ready for QB competition at Ohio State
Ohio State's Devin Brown had a strong message Monday for people who think he's intimidated by a tough quarterback room this spring....
Broncos to accept $85M cap hit, inform QB Russell Wilson of imminent release
Quarterback Russell Wilson will be released next week at the start of the new league year on March 13, ending a dramatic two-year run in Denver with the Broncos absorbing a record dead-cap hit of $85 million....
The most realistic (and logical) option for the Buccaneers now is Baker Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to keep wide receiver Mike Evans in the fold for a couple more years, announcing an agreement on an extension Monday. Now Baker Mayfield is sitting around waiting for that same call or text from his agent with the same news Evans received. It only makes sense af...
Chiefs place $19.8M franchise tag on CB L'Jarius Sneed
The Kansas City Chiefs placed the franchise tag on cornerback L'Jarius Sneed on Monday....
The Buccaneers finally came to their senses with Mike Evans
Mike Evans is a Hall of Fame talent. His 1,255 receiving yards last season makes him the only player in NFL history to record 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first 10 NFL seasons. Regardless of whether the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Baker May...
Report: Jaguars releasing DT Folorunso Fatukasi
The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, NFL Network reported Monday on the veteran's 29th birthday....
Report: Panthers parting ways with CB Donte Jackson
The Carolina Panthers are expected to release or trade veteran cornerback Donte Jackson, ESPN reported Monday....
Eagles C Jason Kelce retires after 13 seasons
A tearful Jason Kelce announced his retirement Monday after 13 seasons as the center for the Philadelphia Eagles....
Panthers pass rusher Brian Burns headed for tag
Panthers pass rusher Brian Burns and Carolina are no closer to a long-term contract agreement, signaling the franchise tag is imminent ahead of Tuesday's deadline....
Andy Reid's son was released early from his DUI conviction. The little girl he put in a coma isn't so lucky
Back in 2021, Britt Reid, then the Chiefs’ linebackers coach and son of celebrated Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left team headquarters drunk, smashed his truck into two cars stopped on the side of the interstate at 84 mph, and put five-year-old Ariel Young into a coma. Young sustained a ...
Reports: Bucs agree to 2-year extension with WR Mike Evans
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans are in agreement on a two-year, $52 million extension with five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans, ESPN and NFL Network reported Monday....
Increasing the NFL season to 18 games is a terrible idea
An 18-game NFL regular season has been looming over the league at least since it was clear that the 2011 lockout was an inevitability. What the league wants, the league — more specifically the team owners — usually gets. The revenue split used to be 50/50 with the players, but now a greater share ha...
Report: Joe Burrow eyes mid-May return to full activities
Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow has his sights set on a full return to football activities by mid-May, ESPN reported Sunday....
Veteran NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72
Chris Mortensen, an award-winning NFL reporter who spent the bulk of his decorated career with ESPN, died on Sunday, the network announced. He was 72....
T Olumuyiwa Fashanu ends workout with thigh injury
Left tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu, who is seen as a possible top-15 selection in the NFL Draft, ended his workout at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis early on Sunday after sustaining a right thigh injury, according to the NFL Network....
Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man's life during YMCA attack
Updated March 5: The suspect in the YMCA attack — 20-year-old Malik Ali Smith of Farmington Hills, MI — has been charged with assault with intent to murder. ...
Texas WR Xavier Worthy runs fastest 40 ever at Combine
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy broke the NFL Scouting Combine record in the 40-yard dash, running 4.21 seconds on Saturday in Indianapolis....
Johnny Manziel done with Heisman ceremony over Reggie Bush
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel will no longer participate in the annual trophy ceremony until Reggie Bush is welcomed back into the Heisman fraternity, Manziel announced Saturday....