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ACC joins other power conferences in banning ex-pros
The ACC Board of Directors adopted a resolution with unanimous approval Thursday that curtails the possibility of players with NFL, NBA or WNBA ties returning to college at one of their member institutions.,The ACC followed the other power conferences -- the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 -- that introduce...
The Patriots Need to Pay Christian Gonzalez Before It Costs Them More
Christian Gonzalez is seeking a massive extension from the Patriots. Here's why New England needs to get a deal done before the price goes even higher....
Report: Owners confident about Roger Goodell's extension
NFL team owners remain confident that a contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell is coming, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.,The owners concluded Wednesday's meeting at a hotel near the Atlanta airport without a deal for Goodell, 67, who has held the position since 2006. He signed a t...
NFL announces partnerships with 3 sportsbooks
The NFL has renewed deals with DraftKings and FanDuel and added a third sports betting partner in Fanatics ahead of the 2026 season.,The league announced multi-year agreements Thursday with DraftKings and FanDuel, partners since 2021. The new deal with Fanatics expands an existing relationship for c...
NFL ends Pro Bowl, selection of 'best of the best' to continue
The NFL is ending the Pro Bowl Games after repeated format changes to its annual all-star event.,Beginning with the 2026 season, 88 Pro Bowlers will be selected but the NFL no longer plans to stage an AFC-NFC game, a flag-football matchup or an accompanying series of competitions. The players chosen...
Undrafted QB Tommy Castellanos commits to Texas Tech
In the wake of a recent court ruling, well-traveled quarterback Tommy Castellanos committed to Texas Tech on Wednesday.,Castellanos wasn't selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and participated in the Miami Dolphins' rookie minicamp as a receiver in May.,However, a Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunc...
NFL, NFLPA set new penalties for repeat player safety violations
NFL owners and the league players' association finalized a new system for enforcing penalties for violations of on-field safety rules of emphasis in 2026.,Beginning this season, players who commit three violations among five emphasized player health and safety categories will be suspended for one ga...
Report: NFL players returning to college can't play in league this season
The NFL plans to tell its clubs that players returning to play in college will be prohibited from signing this season with a league team, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The report said the NFL will clarify at some point during a special league meeting on Wednesday the rules that remain unaltered while ...
How the Saints Could Finally End Their Five-Year Playoff Drought
The New Orleans Saints missed the playoffs for five straight seasons, but Tyler Shough and a revamped offense could change everything in 2026....
Big Ten, SEC ban returnees from NFL
The Big Ten and Southeastern conferences announced rule changes Tuesday that prevent players who have previously been with an NFL team from returning to play college football at one of their schools.,In the wake of a court order in Louisiana granting several undrafted free agents an unexpected fifth...
Study: At least 25% of NFL players in sample had CTE
At least 25% of former NFL players who died from 2016-21 had the degenerative brain disease CTE, according to a study posted Tuesday by the British Medical Journal.,The study was conducted by Mass General Brigham, Boston University and the Concussion & CTE Foundation.,Researchers examined samples of...
Report: Big Ten to ban returnees from NFL
The Big Ten intends to approve a rule change that will ban football players who have been with an NFL team from returning to college football at one of its member schools, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The rule is expected to be approved Tuesday and will apply to any player whose name has appeared on an NF...
LSU's Lane Kiffin defends adding NFL players who want 5th NCAA season
LSU is poised to become the first FBS program to sign undrafted free agents released by NFL teams, but coach Lane Kiffin defended his pursuit of such players, saying "most" coaches will soon be recruiting from the same pool.,Tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who played for Kiffin at Ole Miss over the past ...
Deshaun Watson Is Somehow QB1 for the Browns Again and None of It Makes Sense
The Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback, but Cleveland should turn to Dillon Gabriel instead and move on from the Watson era....
The Raiders Need to Make One Big Change After Ashton Jeanty’s Injury
Ashton Jeanty’s ankle injury could give Raiders rookie Mike Washington Jr. an opportunity to earn a bigger role in Klint Kubiak’s offense....
2027 NFL Mock Draft: Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith Lead Early Top 10
The 2027 NFL Draft class is already generating major hype. Here’s an early look at the projected top 10 picks and prospects to watch....
NFL transactions roundup: Falcons add DT depth
The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II on Friday.,A fifth-round pick by Indianapolis in 2022, Johnson has appeared in 51 games (no starts) and recorded 41 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery with the Colts (2022-23, 2025) and New England Patriots (2024).,Johnson, 28, spent...
NFL Preseason Week 2 Betting Picks: Best Bets for Friday’s Games
Looking for NFL preseason Week 2 best bets? Here are three picks for Friday, including Steelers ML and two under plays....
NFL transactions roundup: Broncos signing S Taylor Rapp
The Denver Broncos are signing veteran safety Taylor Rapp, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Rapp, 28, sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 6 last season while playing for the Buffalo Bills.,A second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, Rapp helped the team win Super Bowl LVI.,He h...
Why the Houston Texans Are the Most Underrated Team in the NFL
The Houston Texans have the defense and enough offensive talent to make a serious Super Bowl run. Here’s why Houston is the AFC’s biggest sleeper....