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'Contract or not,' Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon eyes season ahead
Star cornerback Devon Witherspoon said he plans to focus on the upcoming season despite being unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.,A three-time Pro Bowl selection in as many seasons, Witherspoon has been with the team during the offseason.,"We got a long se...
Cowboys ($15.5B) once again top NFL team valuations
The Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise at $15.5 billion, according to Sportico's annual valuation list released Wednesday.,The number represents a 21% increase from last year.,While profitable off the field, Jerry Jones' Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since Jan. 28, 1996. ,The...
Atlanta Falcons Have Plenty of Reasons for Optimism Entering 2026
The Atlanta Falcons enter 2026 with a new regime, a loaded offense and an easy schedule. Can they finally end their playoff drought?...
Rams WR Puka Nacua exits practice due to groin injury
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua left a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys early due to injury on Tuesday, with NFL Network reporting Nacua experienced groin soreness.,Head coach Sean McVay offered little about Nacua's status afterward other than he was "not able to finish practice...
Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers released from hospital
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was released from the hospital late Tuesday, the same day he exited the field and joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.,"He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out," Jets coach Aaro...
At NFL media day, CBS mum on Tony Romo decision timeline
CBS Sports president David Berson expressed concern about the brand's image but did not offer a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future with the network.,CBS held its NFL Media Day on Tuesday without its lead game analyst present. Romo is on leave due to the aftermath of his July 23 arrest ...
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. to start, play first half at Patriots
Anthony Richardson Sr. was named the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts' preseason opener Thursday night at New England. ,Richardson, who is splitting second-team reps with Riley Leonard, has also practiced some with the third team during training camp. He requested a trade in the offse...
Bears S Coby Bryant out 4-6 months after knee surgery
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had knee surgery Friday and will be out 4-6 months, coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday.,The Bears are hopeful Bryant could return at the end of the season or playoffs. ,Initially, there was optimism within the organization that Bryant might not need surgery when he ...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers willing, not eager, to play vs. Packers, Jordan Love
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is willing but nowhere near eager to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers and protege-turned-replacement Jordan Love. ,After the Packers committed to Love suiting up for the game, Rodgers said on Tuesday he would play if head coach Mike...
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice calls jail ‘learning experience’
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice called his time in jail this summer a "learning experience and a reality check" in his first public comments since last season.,"Don't focus on the past. Focus on what's going on now," he told reporters Tuesday. "I'm doing (well) mentally.",Rice, 26, was ...
Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback on Tuesday.,Signed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. Murray will become the fourth consecutive different quart...
Commanders add veteran Byron Cowart for depth on defensive line
The Washington Commanders signed veteran defensive tackle Byron Cowart on Tuesday.,In other moves, the Commanders released guard Sala Aumavae-Laulu and safety Rob McDaniel.,Cowart, 30, injured his ankle in August 2025 while with the New York Jets and did not play last season. The Jets released him i...
Saints DE Cameron Jordan (hamstring) to miss 'a little' time
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will "miss a little bit of time" with a hamstring injury, head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Tuesday.,Jordan, who turned 37 last month, signed a one-year deal in June to play his 16th and what he called his "final season" with the Saints in 2026.,He sus...
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins injures leg, carted off practice field
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was carted off the field after sustaining a left leg injury during Tuesday's practice.,Wiggins got his feet tangled with rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane during one-on-one drills. The former was in visible pain and struggled to put weight on his injured leg ...
Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers 'good' after leaving practice in ambulance
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers left Tuesday's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.,"He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out," Jets coach Aaron Glenn told reporters. "The good thing is he was conscious. ... He...
Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori passes physical
The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that safety Nick Emmanwori passed his physical, a notable step forward after he underwent ankle surgery last month and began training camp on the physically unable to perform list.,Emmanwori sustained the injury prior to Super Bowl LX, however he was able to pl...
Matt LaFleur: Packers RB Josh Jacobs out 'at least this week'
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs remains sidelined with a groin injury and won't be a full participant in training camp workouts any time soon.,Head coach Matt LaFleur gave a general timeline of "at least this week" when asked how long Jacobs could be limited. He participated in a training...
Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. He will become the fourth consecutive different qua...
Colts GM: WR Alec Pierce (ankle) on target for Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has not been activated from the physically unable to perform list but his recovery from offseason foot surgery is on track, according to general manager Chris Ballard.,Ahead of joint workouts with the Patriots in advance of the preseason opener Thursday n...
Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,The 32-year-old free agent previously played for the Chiefs during the 2019 season that ended with a win in Super Bowl LIV.,Ogbah recorded 15 tackles in 13 games (three starts) durin...