The Panthers made the postseason for the first time since 2017 last season, winning the NFC South via a tiebreaker with an 8-9 record. Importantly, it was also the first time the club had made the playoffs with quarterback Bryce Young. Young, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 draft, put together his best […]

One year ago, it was learned former NFL receiver Henry Ruggs was interested in a return to playing football. His first chance at being paroled is approaching, and the process of seeking parole has begun. Ruggs appealed to the Nevada Board of Parole earlier this week, as detailed by Mark Inabinett of Alabama.com. The board plans on […]

Having already lost depth on their defensive line after trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, the New York Giants could be without Roy Robertson-Harris for the entire 2026 season. Per The Athletic’s Dan Duggan, Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during the Giants’ final OTA practice of the week on Thursday. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan added the […]

While speaking at the New York Giants‘ town hall event in Manhattan this past Monday, first-year head coach John Harbaugh fired up Giants fans when he said he wants to take the franchise “in the direction of being a good enough football team to kick” the Dallas Cowboys’ a–.   Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb later captioned […]

After three straight years with no playoff appearances, the pressure is on the Bengals in 2026. Quarterback Joe Burrow’s assessment of the improvements the team has made since a disappointing 6-11 performance in 2025 will only increase the expectations. Making the bar even higher is the fact that, for now, the Bengals are favored in […]

The Rams have officially committed to Matthew Stafford through at least the 2027 campaign. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the two sides have agreed to a one-year, $55MM extension. The deal could reach $60MM with incentives. The Rams have officially announced the deal. After reworking the QB’s contract in both 2024 and 2025, there was […]

The New York Knicks continued to target James Harden on defense during the team’s 109-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. After the Knicks attacked Harden defensively while coming back from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter of Game 1, they continued to do […]

Every NFL season produces at least a few head coaches entering the year with serious pressure surrounding their future, and the 2026 season is no different. With OTAs underway and expectations rising across the NFL, some organizations are clearly entering the season knowing anything short of a deep playoff run could lead to major changes […]

One more member of the Chiefs’ 2026 draft class has put pen to paper. According to the league’s daily transaction wire, second-round pick R Mason Thomas signed his rookie contract on Thursday. Thomas, who was selected at No. 40 overall in April, played his college ball at Oklahoma. He was a first-team All-SEC selection in […]

The Chiefs‘ issues at wide receiver have impacted their offensive production during the mid-2020s. After Patrick Mahomes‘ 2022 MVP season, Kansas City’s offense has ranked 15th, 15th and 21st in scoring over the past three campaigns. An upper-crust defense helped cover for the team’s offensive issues en route to Super Bowls LVIII and LIX, but […]

Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has dealt with a PCL injury to his left knee for the last two seasons, but he did not have surgery to address the tear this offseason. Kincaid said this week that doctors “advised against it” and prescribed “setting a good foundation for strength around the knee to support it” […]

While speaking with reporters earlier in the week, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman acknowledged that he will be entering a “make-or-break” season regarding his tenure with the Bills this coming September.  First-year Bills head coach Joe Brady later suggested he will give Coleman plenty of chances to prove his worth to the club over […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is already held in high regard by his fellow rookies ahead of his inaugural NFL season. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft reacted to other incoming first-year players choosing him for the “Most Aura” superlative. “I have most aura? Thank you guys,” Mendoza said (0:24 mark). […]

It appears Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will ride off into the sunset after the 2026 season. Meeting with the media on Wednesday, Rodgers revealed that he will only play one more year (via Brooke Pryor of ESPN). “Yes,” said Rodgers when asked if this will be his last season. It is worth pointing out that […]

Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. recently was arrested in Georgia for reckless driving and speeding. At a time when unconfirmed accounts of the arrest were circulating on social media, E.J. Smith of PHLY Sports has confirmed that the mugshot of Smith is real. CBS affiliate WMAZ-TV also has confirmed the arrest. The first account of […]

There might be trouble brewing with the Arizona Cardinals. New head coach Mike LaFleur may not have the team’s best pass rusher, as Josh Sweat might be trying to force his way out of the team. According to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix host John Gambadoro, Sweat didn’t show up for the Cardinals’ OTAs, and […]

The Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza to be their quarterback of the future. The No. 1 overall pick has been “as advertised” thus far, coach Klint Kubiak said Wednesday. “[He has] not disappointed,” Kubiak said, via Ryan McFadden of ESPN. “He’s working his tail off. It’s very important to him that he asks a lot of […]

The Jaguars announced today that they have concluded the process of signing their picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. They saved the best of their 10-man draft class for last, finishing with second-round Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher. Boerkircher took a longer road to the NFL, turning down a number of Division II offers […]

The Lions signed free agent wide receiver Cedrick Wilson, the team announced Wednesday. The team also signed Greg Dortch earlier this offseason for depth purposes. Wilson, 30, spent last season with the Dolphins, appearing in 10 games with five starts. He caught five passes for 44 yards, while seeing action on 206 offensive snaps and […]

Despite going through a major coaching staff overhaul, the Baltimore Ravens are still considered a driving force in the AFC. That’s why losing one of their most impactful players would’ve been a bit of a catastrophe for Jesse Minter. The fans sounded the alarms after reports of Derrick Henry leaving OTAs with an apparent knee […]

For football fans (and other sports fans), Oz Pearlman has become a periodic presence (or, as the case may be, irritant) in the programming choices made by those who produce and present content. He appeared on Hard Knocks with the Jets. He’s performed for the Rams. The Cowboys. The Bills. He has appeared on various […]

By Connor Byrne | at May 20, 2026 10:28 am The Vikings are making progress in their search for a general manager. The team has requested in-person, second-round interviews with interim GM Rob Brzezinski and four assistant GMs from other teams, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. The list includes Reed Burckhardt (Broncos), Terrance Gray […]

But again, Harden isn’t the man anymore. And while he, Evan Mobley (1-of-5 down the stretch) and Jarrett Allen (1-of-1, but he missed two free throws and only grabbed one rebound) didn’t cover themselves in glory, this is Mitchell’s team. And he was just completely overwhelmed and overshadowed by the Knicks, and more specifically, the […]

For years, the Detroit Lions fan base has been salivating over the idea of getting Michigan native Maxx Crosby back to his home state, but it hasn’t happened, and it likely won’t ever happen. Crosby is back in Las Vegas after a botched trade with the Baltimore Ravens, and Lions general manager Brad Holmes seems […]