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Dolphins RB De'Von Achane a no-show for voluntary workouts
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane did not attend the first day of voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday.,"It's part of the business," new head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters.,Achane, 24, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is looking for a long-term extension.,"Those are talk...
Report: Fernando Mendoza not planning to attend NFL draft
Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 overall pick, informed the league that he is not planning to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh later this month, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Per the report, the Indiana quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner wants to share the draft experience with his fa...
Three NFL Draft Prospects Who Will Be Selected Higher Than You Think
Drew Allar, Jordyn Tyson, and Sonny Styles could be selected earlier than expected. Who will rise up the draft board?...
Report: Falcons' Kyle Pitts signs franchise tag, arrives for workouts
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has signed his franchise tender and will participate in voluntary workouts, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,He will be under contract with the Falcons for 2026 on a one-year deal worth $15.045 million. He still can potentially sign a multi-year contract with the...
Report: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't attend workouts after arrest
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is not expected to report for the start of Atlanta's offseason program Tuesday following his February arrest in Florida, NFL Network reported.,Pearce, 22, is facing a potential league suspension in addition to multiple criminal charges including aggravated battery...
Research reveals Hall of Fame DT Steve McMichael had CTE
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael was diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE by researchers studying his brain one year after his death at age 67. ,McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 long after the physical effects of ALS had taken a grip on the once fearsome specimen ...
Reports: Giants DT Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade
New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is requesting a trade, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection is not expected to report Tuesday when the offseason program gets underway.,Lawrence, 28, is set to earn a base salary of $18.5 million in 2026 and is unde...
Lamar Jackson attends Ravens' voluntary workouts
As the Baltimore Ravens became the first team to report for offseason workouts Monday, two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson was front and center.,Participation is voluntary and there was some question about whether the veteran quarterback would report as the two sides work on a contract e...
Jaguars DE Travon Walker agrees to four-year, $110M extension
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, his agency announced Friday.,Walker will receive $77 million in total guarantees and $50 million at signing, the agency said on social media. The deal puts Walker under contract through the 2030 season.,W...
Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons
Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday.,The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025.,"I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds," Gilmore said on ...
Kirk Cousins Cashes In Again as Raiders Make Questionable Move
The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a puzzling deal, but his agent continues to dominate NFL negotiations....
S Kyle Dugger signs one-year contract with Bengals
Free agent safety Kyle Dugger signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Dugger, who opted to be a free agent in March after the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired him in a deal with the New England Patriots on Oct. 28.,The Bengals previously add...
Agent: S Kyle Dugger signing one-year contract with Bengals
Free agent safety Kyle Dugger is signing a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, his agent Drew Rosenhaus informed ESPN on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Dugger, who opted to be a free agent in March after the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired him in a deal with the New England Pat...
Chiefs sign former first-rounder CB Kaiir Elam
The Kansas City Chiefs signed cornerback Kaiir Elam to a contract on Thursday.,The former first-round pick's agent told NFL Network of the deal on Thursday morning before the team confirmed the news in the afternoon.,Elam, drafted 23rd overall by Buffalo in 2022, has tallied 114 tackles, two interce...
Chiefs signing former first-round CB Kaiir Elam
The Kansas City Chiefs are in agreement with veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam, the former first-round pick's agent told NFL Network on Thursday.,Elam, drafted 23rd overall by Buffalo in 2022, has tallied 114 tackles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 43 games (19 starts) with the Bills (...
Bills QB Josh Allen adds title: girl dad
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, announced the birth of their first child -- a girl -- on Thursday.,The announcement came in Steinfeld's Beau Society newsletter, in which she previously shared updates about her pregnancy. They did not disclose their daught...
Raiders strike deal with veteran QB Kirk Cousins
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent confirmed Thursday.,Terms of the deal with the four-time Pro Bowl selection were not immediately available.,Cousins, 37, reunites with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, his position coach and offensive coo...
Attorney: Rams WR Puka Nacua is in rehab for 'personal growth'
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a rehabilitation facility last month, his attorney announced in a statement on Wednesday.,According to attorney Levi McCathern, Nacua entered rehab prior to a woman seeking a temporary restraining order and filing a civil lawsuit against him.,"P...
Bears to make stadium decision soon with eye on '29 season
Chicago Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed optimism about an impending stadium decision one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the Bears were on the clock.,"We're in an excellent position," Warren said Wednesday at the NFL's league meetings. "I recently said that the...
Roger Goodell: Steve Tisch doesn't own Giants; no violations found related to Epstein
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch is no longer co-owner of the club and has not committed any violations that are subject to the league's personal conduct policy.,Tisch was named 440 times in U.S. Department of Justice documents related to sex offende...