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Report: Patriots plan to release backup QB Josh Dobbs
The New England Patriots plan to release quarterback Josh Dobbs after failing to find a trade partner, NFL Network reported Monday.,Dobbs has one season left on the two-year, $8 million deal he signed last March to become Drake Maye's backup.,Earlier this month, the Patriots re-signed quarterback To...
Reports: Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba to become highest-paid WR
Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently said he expects to become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.,He got his wish with a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension that includes $120 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Smith-Njigba's $42.15 million ann...
2026 NFL Mock Draft: First 12 Picks Predictions and Analysis
A full breakdown of the first 12 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders and key projections across the league....
Giants RB Cam Skattebo says he's sorry for 'tasteless joke'
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said he had a "lapse in judgment" when he made a comment saying chronic traumatic encephalopathy and asthma were not legitimate conditions.,"I recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment, which resulted in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and a...
Seahawks exercise 5th-year options on WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CB Devon Witherspoon
The Seattle Seahawks exercised the fifth-year options of star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and standout cornerback Devon Witherspoon.,Both players were first-round picks in 2023. Using the option keeps both players under contract through the 2027 season.,Smith-Njigba is slated to receive $23.9 millio...
Falcons acquire S Sydney Brown from Eagles
The Atlanta Falcons acquired safety Sydney Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in an exchange of draft picks, both teams announced Saturday.,The teams swapped fourth- and sixth-round picks in next month's draft. The Eagles get picks Nos. 114 and 197 and the Falcons receive Nos. 122 and 215.,Brown, wh...
Tom Brady’s Flag Football Showcase Is Already Outshining NFL Pro Bowl
Tom Brady’s star-studded flag football game could be a preview of the 2028 Olympics—and expose flaws in the Pro Bowl....
Former Pro Bowl WR DJ Chark retires at age 29
Former Pro Bowl wide receiver DJ Chark announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons.,Chark, 29, last played in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024. The Atlanta Falcons released him last August.,"After much contemplation, I have decided to share a proper farewell as I navigate retiremen...
Report: 49ers decline option bonus for LT Trent Williams
The San Francisco 49ers are not exercising a $10 million option bonus for left tackle Trent Williams, ESPN reported on Friday.,Passing on the bonus leaves no guaranteed money for Williams entering the final year of his current contract. It also pushes the 12-time Pro Bowler's salary cap number to ne...
Report: NFL owners set to vote on Raiders' succession plan
NFL owners will vote next week on a succession plan that would give Silver Lake co-chief executive officer Egon Durban the option to buy a majority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders from longtime owner Mark Davis, multiple media outlets reported.,The vote -- expected to take place at the annual league ...
Commanders extend contract of S Jeremy Reaves
The Washington Commanders extended the contract of safety Jeremy Reaves, the team announced on Thursday without disclosing terms of the deal.,Reaves, a former first-team All-Pro known more for his special teams prowess, started a career-high eight of 17 games played last season, setting career marks...
Vikings agree to terms with Carson Wentz, adding depth to QB room
The Minnesota Vikings on Thursday agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year contract, keeping him for the second season in a row.,Financial terms were not disclosed.,The Vikings' quarterback room consists of three former top-10 draft picks in Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and Wentz. ...
Browns ask NFL to allow draft-pick trades up to 5 years out
The Cleveland Browns, who have won one playoff game in 27 years since re-entering the NFL, are lobbying for more wiggle room when making trades with an eye toward the future.,A proposal submitted by the Browns asks the league to permit the trading of draft picks up to five years in the future. The c...
Jaylen Waddle thrilled about reunion with Broncos star Patrick Surtain II
One of the perks of being traded to the Denver Broncos for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is the opportunity to be a teammate of close friend Patrick Surtain II.,The former Alabama teammates often discussed being on the same NFL team at some point during their careers, even more so when both were top-1...
Reports: Eagles trade for veteran QB Andy Dalton
The Philadelphia Eagles are trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for journeyman quarterback Andy Dalton, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,With Jalen Hurts firmly in the starting role for the Eagles, Dalton is figured to battle for the backup position with Ta...
Former Eagles RB Boston Scott retires from NFL
Boston Scott, a short and powerful running back who played six seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles, announced his retirement on Wednesday afternoon on social media.,Scott, 30, appeared in 75 regular-season games (12 starts) for the Eagles from 2018-23 and has been out of the NFL since early in the 2...
Report: Panthers signing RB AJ Dillon to one-year deal
The Carolina Panthers are signing running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Wednesday.,Dillon, 27, spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles after sitting out the 2024 campaign with a neck injury.,He replaces Rico Dowdle, who signed with the Pittsburgh St...
Reports: Bears add depth by signing DL James Lynch
The Chicago Bears are signing free-agent defensive tackle James Lynch to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Lynch, 27, played in all 34 games (one start) the last two seasons while with the Tennessee Titans, totaling 45 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, five q...
Lions add edge rusher D.J. Wonnum
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent edge rusher D.J. Wonnum, the team announced Wednesday without disclosing financial terms.,Wonnum, 28, started 15 of the 16 regular-season games he played in last season for the Carolina Panthers, totaling 42 tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, four quarte...
Report: Dolphins' purge won't include RB De'Von Achane
The Miami Dolphins have informed suitors that running back De'Von Achane is not on the trading block, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Dolphins have overhauled their offense this offseason under new coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, trading or releasing veterans like quarterba...