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Report: Mike Tomlin signs with agency ahead of potential media talks
Former Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is preparing for a second career in television, as the Steelers' co-leader in all-time wins has signed a deal with sports media agents, per multiple reports.,Front Office Sports on Tuesday reported that the deal was with the Montag Group, where Sandy Montag and fo...

Reports: Eagles re-sign OT Fred Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back veteran offensive tackle Fred Johnson, NFL Network and The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Johnson will sign a one-year deal, according to NFL Network.,Johnson has appeared in every game for each of the past three seasons with Philadelphia, and he made six starts...

Reports: QB Joe Flacco, 41, returning to Bengals
Joe Flacco garnered interest from the Las Vegas Raiders, among other teams, but opted to return to the Cincinnati Bengals and agreed to a one-year deal, multiple reports said Tuesday.,Per ESPN, the contract is $6 million, though incentives could elevate the deal to $9 million.,Flacco, 41, is enterin...

Report: Falcons add RB Brian Robinson Jr. on 1-year deal
The Atlanta Falcons are signing running back Brian Robinson Jr. to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Robinson, who turned 27 on Sunday, rushed for 400 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries in 17 regular-season games as a reserve in his lone season with the San Fran...

Tua Tagovailoa embraces 'fresh start,' competition with Falcons
Tua Tagovailoa said he welcomes the chance to compete for the starting quarterback job in a new NFL city and reboot his career.,The Miami Dolphins selected Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, signed him to a massive contract extension and then released him last month. He si...

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement Tuesday after spending his entire 14-year career with the franchise.,David, 36, was a 12-time team captain and Super Bowl LV champion who tied Derrick Brooks' team record with 1,714 career tackles.,"It's time," David told Sports ...

Falcons add veteran Trevor Siemian to QB room
The Atlanta Falcons are signing veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.,Siemian, 34, adds depth behind newcomer Tua Tagovailoa and 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr.,Terms weren't disclosed for Siemian, who last appeared in an NFL regular-season game in 2023 ...

Buccaneers, LB Lavonte David schedule news conference
Veteran Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is scheduled to hold a news conference on Tuesday afternoon at the team facility.,The Buccaneers did not divulge an official reason for the conference, however speculation is strong that David will announce his retirement from the NFL.,David, 36,...
Why Ty Simpson Could Quickly Rise Up NFL Draft Boards
Dan Orlovsky’s bold take has sparked debate about the 2026 NFL Draft. Could Alabama QB Ty Simpson actually be better than projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza?...

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...