It may not be “inevitable” that the NFL will expand the regular season to 18 games. It is inevitable that the NFL will try. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has spoken about an 18-game season, with 16 international games annually, on multiple occasions in recent months. He’s quoted in a new Vanity Fair profile of Commissioner […]

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former ESPN and The Athletic insider Dianna Russini have been tabloid material for weeks now. Accusations of an extramarital relationship have flooded social media, with photos spanning six years to back up the claims. Russini has since resigned and shut down her social media accounts, while Vrabel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Austin Reaves’ struggles were a big reason why. Reaves finished with just eight points in his third game back from injury. His co-star, LeBron James, gave Reaves some slack, saying he’ll be able to bounce back as he […]

A Boston jury acquitted Stefon Diggs on assault and strangulation charges Tuesday, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. This stemmed from an alleged December 2025 incident, with accusations coming from a woman who had worked for the veteran wide receiver. Diggs, 32, is a free agent after the Patriots cut him one season into a three-year agreement. […]

The Broncos have agreed to terms with linebacker Red Murdock, Benjamin Allbright of KOA Colorado reports. Murdock is the first of seven Broncos draft picks to agree to terms after being the final pick in the 2026 draft. Mr. Irrelevant will receive a four-year, $4.5 million deal with a signing bonus of $122,600. Murdock earned […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be present for the offseason program.  Pickens wants a multiyear deal, but Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team isn’t planning to extend him during an April 22 news conference. The Cowboys hold mandatory OTAs […]

After trading Dexter Lawrence, the Giants have brought in a veteran defensive tackle. According to multiple reports, New York has agreed to terms with D.J. Reader on a two-year contract. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the deal is worth $12.5 million in base salary and can reach $15.5 million with incentives. Reader, who turns […]

The Giants-D.J. Reader buzz is expected to produce a deal. The sides are finalizing an agreement that will move the veteran to a fourth NFL team, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report. Reader visited with the Giants days before they decided to trade Dexter Lawrence, and the parties stayed in contact. With Lawrence sent […]

Many were surprised when running back Kenneth Walker III left the Seahawks roughly a month after winning the Super Bowl LX MVP award. Walker was not. Appearing on Monday’s #PFTPM, Walker said he knew during the 2025 season that he wouldn’t be re-signing with Seattle. “I would say probably, if I’m being honest, probably like […]

Previous reports suggested that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and wide receiver A.J. Brown “may have an understanding” that Brown will receive a desired trade to the New England Patriots via an agreement that can’t become official before June 1 because of the Eagles’ salary-cap issues. During a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” ESPN NFL insider Adam […]

Nobody expected Anthony Edwards to return from a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise just nine days after suffering those injuries, but the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar did just that on Monday night. Ultimately, he scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench as the Wolves stole homecourt advantage from the San Antonio Spurs, winning […]

For a second offseason in a row, Aaron Rodgers is playing a game of cat-and-mouse with the Steelers. Despite every indication that the 42-year-old will be Pittsburgh’s starter in 2026 – including a lack of other options – he has yet to finalize that decision. The delay is unrelated to financial compensation, per Gerry Dulac […]

The criminal trial against free-agent receiver Stefon Diggs went to trial on Monday. The case will resume on Tuesday morning. The first day consisted of jury selection, opening statements, and the testimony of the alleged victim, Mila Adams. She claims that Diggs slapped her and then choked her by putting his arm around her neck […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have had to deal with A.J. Brown trade rumors for months now. Dating back to last season, there has been way too much chatter revolving around the disgruntled wide receiver. That’s why, now that they’ve drafted Makai Lemon and a trade might look more imminent, all eyes are on DeVonta Smith. The […]

Doctors have released Lawrence Taylor from the hospital, sending him home to continue his recovery from pancreatitis. TMZ Sports reports the Hall of Fame linebacker was discharged late last week. Taylor, 67, was hospitalized in New Jersey on April 23 with what first was announced as a non-life-threatening stomach issue. TMZ Sports later reported that […]

The Eagles are sticking with their current front office hierarchy for the foreseeable future. According to Zach Berman of The Athletic, the team has extended assistant general manager Jon Ferrari. The executive has spent a decade in the Eagles front office, working his way up from manager of football compliance to his current role as […]

Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor is signing with the Green Bay Packers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Taylor joins a QB room that includes Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord and Kyron Drones, and he immediately becomes the backup to Jordan Love. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. Make Bleacher Report […]

A Philadelphia Eagles team that has quarterback Jalen Hurts atop its depth chart raised some eyebrows when general manager Howie Roseman made North Dakota State signal-caller Cole Payton a fifth-round pick during the 2026 NFL Draft.  On Monday, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US spoke with one longtime personnel executive about what could become […]

A.J. Brown is on the Eagles’ roster, but the expectation remains that the wide receiver will be traded after June 1 and that move would impact his running mate for the last four years. DeVonta Smith would become the unquestioned No. 1 wideout with the Eagles when and if Brown is sent to another club. […]

The Panthers made the expected move of picking up Bryce Young‘s fifth-year option earlier this week. Attention will now turn to the matter of an extension for the former No. 1 pick. Young is on track to collect $25.9MM in guaranteed salary for 2027 as a result of Carolina’s decision. The team could elect to wait […]

The New York Liberty’s season hasn’t begun yet, but they’ve already been dealt some bad injury luck. Star guard Sabrina Ionescu exited Sunday’s preseason contest against the Connecticut Sun with a left ankle injury in the third quarter. Liberty coach Chris DeMarco said after the game that Ionescu rolled her ankle and will have an […]

The Dallas Cowboys got star wide receiver George Pickens to sign his franchise tag tender. Nevertheless, given his projected market value, character and production, some argue he may still threaten to sit out if he doesn’t get a new deal. The Cowboys have publicly ruled out giving him a contract extension this year. However, head coach […]

If recent history means anything, the NFL’s full, 272-game regular-season schedule will be released during the week of May 11, most likely on Wednesday, May 13. Recent history may not mean much. Via John Breech of CBS Sports, NFL V.P. of broadcast planning Mike North has said that the schedule could be released during the […]

When the Ravens were on the clock at No. 14 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, the number of options available to the team had general manager Eric DeCosta seeking an opportunity to move back. Baltimore thought it had a deal in place, but it “fell apart,” according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The […]