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 […]

There’s a bizarre duality in the current reporting regarding college sports. Some articles focus on the supposed crisis! that the NCAA and its schools are experiencing. Other articles document the financial success of the college sports industry. Few articles ever point out the inherent contradiction. The muckety-mucks hope to leverage their sky-is-falling talking points into […]

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders couldn’t keep the momentum rolling in the second year of their partnership. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year missed 10 games with knee, hamstring and elbow injuries, once again raising concerns about his lanky frame and his durability. He’s had plenty of time to recover from those ailments, […]

He was the eleventh overall pick in the draft. As of Friday, however, Cowboys safety Caleb Downs had the top-selling jersey among all rookies. Fanatics has announced, via Fox Sports, the ten best-selling rookie jerseys in the wake of the 2026 draft. Downs leads the way. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, […]

In March, the Vikings released franchise stalwart Harrison Smith with a post-June 1 designation, as his contract was due to void and a decision needed to be made. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported the release and noted it was not an indication that Smith plans to retire (although the 37-year-old safety did contemplate hanging up his […]

Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza was in the shotgun for almost every snap he took in college. That won’t be the case in the NFL, and when he took the practice field for the first time at rookie minicamp, that was a major adjustment. “It’s the added footwork. Instead of being back there in shotgun, […]

John Harbaugh has something to prove going into his inaugural season with the New York Giants, and he’s already well on his way to doing it. Harbaugh’s first notable test with this franchise was the 2026 NFL Draft. It was imperative that Harbaugh, who is running the Giants’ football operations, select the right players to […]

Olivia Rodrigo seemingly took a jab at the November 2024 fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live. Rodrigo brought up Paul through their connection as actors on Bizaardvark, which ran on Disney Channel from 2016 to 2019. “We had an incredible cast, which included acting legend Jake […]

The Cowboys are returning all five of their starting offensive lineman from the 2025 season, but left tackle Tyler Guyton is not assured to keep his job after a disappointing start to his career. Guyton, 24, played right tackle at Oklahoma before he was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round (No. 29 overall) […]

In the five years since the NIL era obliterated the facade that college football players are there for college, not much has been said about grade-point averages or graduation rates. So it’s nice to get a periodic reminder that, at some level, the college part of things still matters. Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders returned to […]

For the first time since Patrick Mahomes became their starter, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs. Moreover, he also suffered the first major injury of his career, tearing his ACL late in the campaign. That major injury would mean he’s more than likely to miss the start of the upcoming campaign, but Mahomes isn’t […]

Shilo Sanders, the brother of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, created a stir in recent days by making a misogynistic remark about longtime Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, and by following it not with an apology but an explanation that only reinforced his misguided views. Browns coach Todd Monken is doing his best to steer clear […]

After coming away from Super Bowl LX with a victory, the Seahawks were set to go into the 2026 NFL Draft with a league-low four draft picks. Ultimately, with some crafty movement back in key places, the team left the draft with eight new rookie draft picks. Seattle announced yesterday that their full rookie class […]

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of the 12-time tag team champion New Day are reportedly leaving WWE. According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Kingston and Woods mutually decided to part ways with the company on Saturday. Sapp also reported that JC Mateo and Tonga Loa of The MFTs are among the latest WWE departures after […]

Former San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason. However, he’s still unsigned, and with his team moving on with Mike Evans and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling, he’s not likely to be back in the Bay Area. Jennings’ steep financial pretensions may have backfired. Still, given how […]

Maybe Alex Volkanovski has a post-career future as a trainer. The two-time featherweight king cornered gym pal Colby Thicknesse in the 26-year-old Aussie’s prelim scrap with Vince Morales, and results indicate the partnership works. Thicknesse won his second straight UFC outing, using a toolbox full of submission tries and standup prowess to earn a competitive […]

A recent report indicated that veteran free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson could soon come to an agreement with the New York Jets to serve as a backup for starter and offseason acquisition Geno Smith.  It sounds like Wilson may not want to spend his Sundays standing on the sidelines watching Smith take snaps for the Jets.  Russell Wilson ready […]

The first-round of draft brings a surge of hope with every pick. Then, reality sets in. Three years later, a decision must be made as to whether the player’s fifth-year option will be exercised. Typically, it’s a basic litmus test as to whether the player is good enough. (Sometimes, as with Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, […]

The Vikings have made it through free agency and the draft with a temporary front office setup in place. The search for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah‘s full-time general manager replacement is now underway. The team recently announced TurnkeyZRG has been hired to assist in the process. Using search firms is common in the NFL, and Minnesota will take […]