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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is not yet ready for 11-on-11 drills as he recovers from a torn ACL, new Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.,Penix, 26, is "doing outstanding" and will participate in individual drills and 7-on-7 work at OTAs while awaiting full medical clearance on hi...
Report: Bears worked out veteran DE A.J. Epenesa
Defensive end A.J. Epenesa worked out for the Bears last week, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.,The 27-year-old free agent's deal with the Cleveland Browns fell through in March following a failed physical.,Epenesa, who has spent his entire career with the Buffalo Bills, originally agreed ...
Report: Chiefs rework George Karlaftis' contract, create $7.7M in cap space
The Kansas City Chiefs have created $7.7 million in salary cap space by converting $9.685 million of defensive end George Karlaftis' salary into a signing bonus, Spotrac reported on Wednesday.,The Chiefs now are an estimated $13.3 million under the salary cap, per the report, which could be applied ...
Reports: Jets trading WR Irvin Charles to Seahawks
The New York Jets are trading wide receiver Irvin Charles to the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional seventh-round draft pick, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Charles, 29, was a key player for the Jets on special teams in 2023 and 2024 but missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.,Ch...
Report: 49ers revise QB Mac Jones' 2026 contract
The San Francisco 49ers and backup quarterback Mac Jones agreed to a revised contract for the 2026 season, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,The updated deal includes a $300,000 roster bonus, a $3.55 million base salary and another $2.25 million available in incentives, per the report.,Jones, 27, who ...
The SEC Dynasty Is Over and the Big Ten Proved It
The SEC’s dominance in college football may be over as the Big Ten continues to prove it’s the sport’s strongest conference....
Patrick Mahomes, in knee brace, participates in Chiefs' first practice
Patrick Mahomes, wearing a large brace on his surgically repaired left knee, participated in the Kansas City Chiefs' first organized team activities practice on Tuesday.,The team tweeted a video of the three-time Super Bowl MVP backpedaling to simulate taking the ball from a snap, then throwing a pa...
Derwin James Jr., Chargers agree to record-breaking extension
The Los Angeles Chargers and Derwin James Jr. have agreed on a three-year, $75.6 million extension that will make James the league's highest paid safety for the second time, ESPN reported Tuesday.,James was entering the final season of a four-year, $76.4 million extension he signed in 2022 that made...
Packers' Josh Jacobs arrested, charged with domestic abuse
Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs was arrested on Tuesday on five charges, including three forms of domestic abuse, and booked into Brown County Jail in Green Bay, according to the Hobart/Lawrence (Wis.) Police Department.,Jacobs, 28, faces domestic abuse charges of battery, criminal d...
Reports: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. accepts 1-year intervention program
Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. agreed to participate in a one-year intervention program that, if completed successfully, will result in the dismissal of three felony charges, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,Pearce, 22, was arrested on Feb. 7 in Doral, Fla., on multiple criminal c...
Bucs' Bucky Irving unable to participate at OTAs after surgery
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving was unable to fully participate in OTAs on Tuesday as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery.,Irving worked on the side with running backs coach Skip Peete before heading inside the team facility with Buccaneers vice president of sports medicine an...
Supreme Court punts NFL appeal, clears way for Brian Flores' discrimination suit
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL is cleared for litigation following a Supreme Court decision not to hear the league's appeal to use closed-door arbitration to settle the matter.,Internal arbitration is part of the NFL Collective Bargaining...
Former Dolphins star DL Manny Fernandez dies
Manny Fernandez, a key member of the Miami Dolphins' defensive line during the Super Bowl championship seasons of 1972 and 1973, died at 79.,The Dolphins confirmed the news over social media on Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.,"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Manny Fernandez, ...
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....