Raiders minority owner Tom Brady was interested enough in a potential comeback on the playing field to ask the NFL what the rules would be. The NFL reiterated that a player can’t also be an owner. Brady told Alex Sherman of CNBC that when he looked into the rules, it was made clear to him […]

After legendary quarterback Tom Brady retired “for good” in early 2023, he insisted on multiple occasions that year that he was committed to staying retired and to serving as Fox’s lead NFL in-game analyst. The seven-time Super Bowl champion made those comments before he was officially approved to be a minority owner of the Las […]

Top Assistants 1 of 10 Buster Faulkner, Florida Offensive Coordinator It’s never easy to define what your brand-new program is going to look like, but Florida coach Jon Sumrall made a sleeper-splash move when he lured Faulkner away from Georgia Tech.  The coordinator who could be on a fast track to his own head-coaching gig […]

Maxx Crosby is back with the Raiders, thanks to the Ravens‘ controversial nixing of a blockbuster trade. While trade talks could reignite ahead of the draft or perhaps as far down the road as training camp, the All-Pro edge rusher has reaffirmed his commitment to the Raiders. A number of teams were in the mix […]

When it comes to the inevitable reckoning for the Wild West era of sports betting, it will come in one or more of these forms: Regulation, prosecution, or litigation. The NFL is facing a new piece of litigation arising from its role in facilitating microbetting. Via David Purdum of ESPN, a pair of Pennsylvania men […]

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  We’re answering the biggest questions about the draft. With that in mind, here are five:  Could Dan Orlovsky’s Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson take be a symptom of prospect fatigue?  Former NFL QB Orlovsky said Monday on ESPN’s “Get Up” that he prefers Alabama […]

The NFL Referees Association is finally fighting back. With the NFL dominating the P.R. battle tied to the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, the NFLRA had not responded in kind. On Wednesday, the union did. The NFLRA issued a statement following the collapse of a planned two-day bargaining session on Wednesday morning. “Today the NFLRA […]

Here are Wednesday’s minor NFL transactions: Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams Bates just finished his second season as the Lions’ placekicker and as the NFL’s leader in made point after attempts, thanks to a potent Lions offense scoring enough touchdowns to put the league lead within reach. The Arkansas product converted 64 extra point attempts […]

Could Ty Simpson end up in the Big Apple? The Jets are at least taking a hard look at that possibility. Per Field Yates of ESPN, New York has scheduled a private workout with Simpson this Friday. Simpson just completed his Pro Day on Wednesday, which went well, by all accounts. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin noted […]

For a 19th season, quarterback Joe Flacco will be an NFL quarterback after signing a one-year deal to remain with the Cincinnati Bengals for 2026-27.  While the Bengals will hope they don’t have to see much of Flacco in meaningful situations this year, he was clearly a better choice than Jake Browning to serve as […]

Despite getting whooped by Team USA’s flag football team in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, the NFL players who participated in the event apparently haven’t gained a newfound respect for the sport. The Athletic’s Tim Graham reported that some of the league’s stars declared that flag football isn’t “real football” after getting a […]

The Saints are adding a former second overall pick to their QB room. The team has agreed to a deal with Zach Wilson, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. It’s a one-year pact, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. New Orleans has its starting quarterback in Tyler Shough, who impressed as a second-round rookie in 2025. Two-year […]

The tush push is here to stay. The NFL has released all the 2026 rule change proposals, and none of them address the tush push, which last year was the subject of a fierce offseason debate. It’s still possible that some team could propose a rule against the tush push, but there appears to be […]

Not long after the Minnesota Vikings signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to a team-friendly one-year contract, the Vikings brought veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz back to the organization.  Understandably, those moves left some wondering if 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy has a future with the Vikings. It appears McCarthy will get an opportunity […]

The well-traveled Zach Wilson will be traveling to the NFC for the first time. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football reports that the Saints will sign Wilson to a free-agent deal. Wilson, the second overall pick in the 2021 draft, started 13 games as a rookie and nine in 2022. Supplanted by Aaron Rodgers in 2023, a […]

Joe Flacco is on track to play a 19th season. The Bengals are bringing him back as Joe Burrow‘s backup, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. The 41-year-old passer will see a raise on his 2026 deal, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler, who reports this contract will carry $6MM in base value. It can max out […]

After reports that Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs had agreed to a long-term deal on Monday, the details of his new contract were revealed on Tuesday. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the star outfielder signed a six-year, $115 million extension that begins in 2027. The deal does not include a club option, and Crow-Armstrong will […]

With most of the top NFL free agents signed, rosters are starting to take shape for the 2026 season. So let’s take a look at the best and worst moves of the offseason around the AFC North, as well as one player still available who each team should try to acquire.  Best signing: Edge Trey […]

The new deep dive regarding the Maxx Crosby trade to the Ravens that wasn’t includes more information about the Cowboys’ interest in trading for Crosby, before the Raiders struck an ultimately failed deal with Baltimore. Via Ryan McFadden of ESPN, the Cowboys made three different offers to the Raiders. First, they offered the 20th overall […]

The Buccaneers have signed two free agent linebackers, and another Lavonte David contract is not forthcoming. The stalwart Tampa Bay defender will retire after 14 seasons. A team announcement Tuesday revealed David is stepping away from the game. He will retire as a career-long Buccaneer and one of the greatest players in franchise history. David […]

Edge rusher Rueben Bain won’t have to travel far for his next pre-draft visit with a team. Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports that Bain will visit with the Dolphins on Tuesday. Bain played at the University of Miami and went to Miami Central High School, so the meeting is of particular interest to […]

Happy 50th birthday to 14-time Pro Bowler, five-time NFL MVP, two-time Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion, Peyton Manning! After playing his college ball at Tennessee, Manning and fellow quarterback Ryan Leaf were expected to go in some order of first and second in the 1998 NFL Draft. The Colts selected Manning, […]

Free agent offensive guard Robert Jones is signing with the 49ers, NFL Media reports. Jones, 27, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Cowboys last offseason but did not play a down. He broke a bone in his neck during a training camp practice in July and spent the season on injured reserve. He […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has not needed to wait long to secure his Seahawks extension. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year agreed to terms with Seattle on Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Team and player are finalizing a four-year, $168.6MM pact, Schefter reports. With Smith-Njigba’s fifth-year option having recently been picked up, today’s news means he will […]