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Five Programs Set to Make Major Strides in the 2026 College Football Season
LSU leads a list of college football programs positioned for major improvement in 2026, alongside Auburn, UCLA, Wisconsin and Boise State....
Reports: Giants DL Roy Robertson-Harris tears Achilles
Defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris of the New York Giants tore his right Achilles on Thursday during team OTAs, multiple outlets reported Friday.,The injury occurred as he was rushing the passer in an 11-on-11 drill, according to The Athletic.,Robertson-Harris, 32, was a reliable contributor for...
Giants give GM Joe Schoen multiyear extension
The New York Giants signed general manager Joe Schoen to a multiyear contract extension on Thursday.,The move comes several months after the Giants fired the head coach who was hired the same year as Schoen, Brian Daboll, and replaced him with former Super Bowl champion John Harbaugh.,Pro Football T...
Rams reward Matthew Stafford with 1-year, $55 million extension
The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Matthew Stafford to a one-year extension on Thursday, according to multiple reports.,The Rams now have the NFL's reigning Most Valuable Player under contract through the 2027 season. The 38-year-old's new deal is reportedly worth $55 million and can increase t...
Giants uncertain when WR Malik Nabers (knee) will return
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh said Thursday that the goal is for star wide receiver Malik Nabers to return from a knee injury at some point in training camp and be ready for the season opener in the fall, but he's not certain.,Nabers, who tore his right ACL in September and underwent a full me...
Lions sign All-Pro LB Jack Campbell to extension
All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Detroit Lions on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team on the deal, however NFL Network reported it was a four-year contract that extends through the 2030 season.,"I signed my extension. I'm excited ...
Aaron Rodgers Is Retiring, But Will He Actually Walk Away?
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL. Here’s why some remain skeptical about his retirement plans....
WR Collin Johnson retires from NFL, headed to MIT Sloan
Former wide receiver Collin Johnson announced Thursday that he is retiring from the NFL and enrolling at MIT Sloan this fall to pursue his MBA.,Johnson, 28, last played in the NFL in 2024. Last June, he announced on Instagram that he completed the Harvard Business School Executive Program focused on...
Vikings sign DL Isaiahh Loudermilk to contract
The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk to a contract on Thursday.,The Vikings did not disclose the details of the deal with Loudermilk, who spent the past five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.,Loudermilk, 28, played in just two games last season and 60 overall (seven ...
Police: Eagles LB Nolan Smith clocked driving 135 mph
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. faces speeding and reckless driving chargers after being clocked at 135 mph on an interstate highway in Georgia.,The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office confirmed the details of the Wednesday night arrest of Smith, who was released after about an hour after ...
Ranking the Four Most Improved NFL Teams Entering the 2026 Season
The Rams, Bengals, Raiders and Giants made some of the biggest improvements of the NFL offseason heading into 2026....
Joe Burrow confident Bengals will win Super Bowl this season
Joe Burrow is so impressed with the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason roster upgrades that the star quarterback is predicting the team will be hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy in February in Inglewood, Calif.,After missing the playoffs the last three seasons and coming off a 6-11 campaign, the Bengals...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be final season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed in a press conference Wednesday that the 2026 season, his 22nd in the NFL, will be his last.,"Yes. This is it," the four-time NFL MVP said when asked if this would be his final season.,Rodgers, 42, officially signed a one-year, $25 million cont...
Brian Flores' lawyers subpoena 25 teams in discrimination case
Brian Flores' legal team is looking into the hiring practices of nearly every team in the NFL as part of his long-running discrimination suit against the league.,A court filing shows that the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator's attorneys have subpoenaed 25 teams -- in addition to the six teams...
NFL approves increase to 10 international games
NFL owners approved on Tuesday a maximum of 10 league-run international regular-season games per season, an increase from eight annually, starting as soon as 2027.,"There's a path to 10 (international games) in 2027," executive vice president of club business, international and league events Peter O...
Reports: Chiefs' Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after violating his probation with a positive test for marijuana, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.,Rice was booked Tuesday afternoon in Dallas County, Texas, and is due to be released on June 16. The timeline means he ...
Minneapolis selected to host 2028 NFL Draft
NFL owners voted to award the 2028 draft to Minneapolis.,The Twin Cities were chosen to host the event on Tuesday at the meeting of franchise owners in Orlando, the culmination of what Vikings president and CEO Mark Wilf described as a "terrific opportunity." Minnesota hosted the Super Bowl in Febru...
Sweet music: Nashville officially named host of 2030 Super Bowl
The honky-tonks will be packed to the rafters when the Super Bowl comes to Nashville in 2030.,NFL owners officially approved Nashville as the site for Super Bowl LXIV, which is scheduled to be played in February of 2030. The game will take place at the Tennessee Titans' new stadium, which is current...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba on typos on trophy: 'It’s getting disrespectful'
Seattle Seahawks star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba didn't take too kindly to receiving last season's Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.,Well, he appreciated the honor. He just wasn't too enamored with the trophy itself.,For starters, the trophy had the words "Defensive Player of ...
QB Jacoby Brissett skips Day 1 of Cardinals’ voluntary OTAs
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is reportedly continuing to hold out for a contract extension and raise.,After not attending a voluntary workout program last month, Brissett was not present Monday for the Cardinals' first day of organized team activities.,OTAs are also voluntary, but B...