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With Russell Wilson gone, Sean Payton can’t point the finger at anyone but himself
Now that the Denver Broncos have made their decision about moving on from the Russel Wilson era, it’s time for head coach Sean Payton to get serious. There’s a lot at stake here and Payton can’t whiff on this quarterback selection. Whether it be via free agency or the draft, Payton is only going to ...
Report: TE Zach Ertz to sign 1-year deal with Commanders
Veteran tight end Zach Ertz is signing a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network reported on Wednesday....
Nick Saban retired, so why is he acting like he was forced out?
For those of us who hoped Nick Saban retiring would be the end of Nick Saban, this idle/jilted version of him might be even more insufferable. In an ESPN story about how Alabama pivoted from Saban to Kalen Deboer in 49 hours, the seven-time title winner revealed that “player attitudes” and the NIL e...
Reports: Ex-Mississippi State coach Zach Arnett joins Ole Miss
Ole Miss is hiring former Mississippi State head coach Zach Arnett as a defensive analyst, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....
Report: Bills re-signing G David Edwards to 2-year deal
The Buffalo Bills are signing guard David Edwards to a two-year, $6 million extension, per multiple reports on Wednesday....
Reports: Texans re-sign PK Ka'imi Fairbairn to 3-year deal
Houston kept kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn from free agency by re-signing him on Wednesday to a three-year, $15.9 million contract, according to multiple reports....
Report: Lions letting CB Jerry Jacobs enter free agency
The Detroit Lions will not tender restricted free agent cornerback Jerry Jacobs, ESPN reported Wednesday....
Reports: Broncos sign off on Russell Wilson talking to suitors
Wherever Russell Wilson cooks next, he'll have the Denver Broncos to thank for allowing him to preheat his first trek into free agency....
When Emmitt Smith talks about race, people should listen
Emmitt Smith is probably not the first athlete people associate with Black people’s American struggle. He wasn’t at the press conference with the then-Lew Alcindor (now known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Bill Russell, and Jim Brown in support of Muhammad Ali electing to not serve in the United States mi...
Chargers release LB Eric Kendricks, save $6.5M
The Los Angeles Chargers released veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Tuesday....
Tagged: Eight get franchise tag, one transition before deadline
Eight players were given the franchise tag and one — Patriots safety Kyle Dugger — received the transition tag before the NFL deadline for teams to apply the roster safety net to players with expiring contracts....
Report: Dolphins releasing starting LB Jerome Baker
The Miami Dolphins are releasing starting linebacker Jerome Baker after failing to come to terms on a restructured contract, ESPN reported Tuesday....
No tag for Barkley, Danny Dimes buyer's remorse: The Giants appear ready to hit the reset button
The New York Giants are reportedly looking to move on from QB Daniel Jones — whom they signed to a four-year, $160 million deal — and decided against using the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley, arguably the second-best player in franchise history. ...
Jaguars apply franchise tag, retain pass rusher Josh Allen
The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on pass rusher Josh Allen, who would make $24 million next season unless he works out on a long-term contract with Jacksonville before the NFL deadline on July 17....
It was time for Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks to part ways
The Seattle Seahawks are entering a retooling phase. It’s not quite a full-on rebuild but there’s enough movement within the organization on and off the field that the team will look quite different next season. It was announced on Tuesday that the Seahawks would be releasing three-time Pro Bowl saf...
Colts tag WR Michael Pittman Jr.
The Indianapolis Colts placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Tuesday ahead of the NFL deadline....
Report: Lions re-signing CB Emmanuel Moseley
The Detroit Lions are re-signing cornerback Emmanuel Moseley to a one-year deal before he enters free agency, ESPN reported Tuesday....
Reports: Patriots to use transition tag on S Kyle Dugger
The New England Patriots are placing the transition tag on star safety Kyle Dugger, multiple media outlets announced Tuesday....
Reports: Panthers planning to release TE Hayden Hurst
The Carolina Panthers plan to veteran tight end Hayden Hurst, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....
Report: Seahawks releasing Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, Will Dissly
The Seattle Seahawks are releasing three-time Pro Bowl safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs and tight end Will Dissly, NFL Network reported Tuesday....