When Steelers left tackle Broderick Jones injured his neck in Week 12, it was not believed to be overly serious, and there was talk that he could return for the playoffs. That didn’t happen, and now the injury appears serious enough that his availability for 2026 is in question. Jones had a setback to the […]

Back in March 2025, longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward generated headlines when he said that his “pitch” to then-unsigned quarterback Aaron Rodgers was: “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, or you don’t. It’s that simple.” A similar scenario is playing out this spring, as Rodgers has yet to publicly confirm his intentions for […]

There are plenty of questions about what the Arizona Cardinals will do with the No. 3 overall pick. Two options are to either trade back and accumulate assets, or stay put and draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. That’s what The Ringer’s Todd McShay is hearing, at least. “I’m told if Arizona sticks [at […]

The trade sending DT Dexter Lawrence from the Giants to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in this week’s draft also featured a revised contract. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report that Lawrence has inked a one-year, $28MM extension that will keep him under the Bengals’ control through 2028. A […]

If the Giants plan to use the Bengals’ first-round pick, it would have been better to acquire the selection in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence when the pick was on the clock. That prevents a team like, say, the Cowboys at No. 12, from trading up and guessing right as to the guy the […]

Several teams are counting down the days to the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled Thursday-Saturday in Pittsburgh.   They know nailing the draft can change their fortunes. Look no further than the Seattle Seahawks, who won Super Bowl LX after missing the playoffs in 2024 due in part to a strong draft class, headlined by safety Nick […]

The Bengals traded the 10th overall pick to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence and then signed the defensive tackle to a one-year, $28 million extension. The Bengals are happy, and Lawrence is happy. “I know they gave up a lot for me, and I appreciate that. I don’t take that for granted. I have a […]

Once again, the Texans have found themselves seeking improvements along the offensive line during an offseason. Houston has been busy on that front so far, but more additions could be coming via the draft. Some of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 class have been on the Texans’ radar leading up to the […]

Dexter Lawrence is headed to Cincinnati with a new deal. The Bengals announced they’ve acquired Lawrence for the No. 10 overall pick on Sunday, meaning the trade is official. PFT has confirmed Lawrence has agreed to a one-year contract extension, receiving $28 million in new money on the deal. He is now under contract through […]

Once again, the Washington Commanders‘ image has sparked backlash from Native American communities. The American Indian Affairs Commission criticized the Commanders’ new alternate logo, which depicts a spear intertwined with their signature “W” on a helmet.  The Commanders said that the alternate logo aims to connect the franchise’s past and present. “Pieces of then and […]

The Boston Marathon, one of the seven World Marathon Majors, celebrates its 130th iteration in 2026. The race, scheduled on the traditional date of the third Monday in April (April 20 in 2026), will feature 30,000 participants.  The 2025 male and female champions, John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, will return in 2026. Spectators may also […]

Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart was not a surefire first-round pick entering last year’s draft, though he ultimately came off the board in Round 1. The Giants, who had previously selected Abdul Carter third overall, traded back into the first round to grab Dart at No. 25. A team could do something similar this […]

Dexter Lawrence wanted out. And he’s getting his wish. NFL Network reports that the Giants are trading the defensive tackle to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 draft. PFT has confirmed that the deal is in place. Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN, the deal is subject to Lawrence passing a physical. […]

The 2026 NFL draft is now just days away.  With several teams entering the 2026 season desperate for answers under center after a wave of veteran deals and situations, the draft will shape multiple franchises, for better or worse.  Here are the top five quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL draft and their predicted landing spots: This […]

Once the Dexter Lawrence trade is finalized, the Giants will have two picks in the top 10 of the NFL draft. Again. They have the No. 5 pick, which they earned the old-fashioned way: By being the fifth-worst team in the league last season. They’ll now inherit the Bengals’ pick, No. 10 overall. That happened […]

Dexter Lawrence is indeed on the move. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s trade request will result in a swap sending him to the AFC North. The Giants and Bengals have agreed to a Lawrence trade, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. This deal involves the No. 10 pick in next week’s draft heading […]

Gilbert Burns, come on down. You’re the next contestant on “Can an aging ex-UFC title challenger maintain his position in the rankings against a rising young stud?” A 39-year-old Brazilian, Burns will have the chance to answer on Saturday at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he’ll meet surging Canadian fan favorite Mike […]

The ongoing Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel saga has become the story of the NFL offseason, yet instead of trying to get ahead of the narrative, those inside the league office would rather it simply go away. On Friday, ESPN’s Ben Strauss shared a detailed account of the scandal, which began when the New York Post published […]

Netflix has dipped its toe into the NFL ocean with a pair of Christmas games over the past two seasons. Will there be more NFL on Netflix? Apparently, yes. “The NFL is a great property, and it delivers value as part of our total offering,” Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said on an earnings call this […]

Making a mock draft a year ago was so much simpler. When the Titans were put on the clock at No. 1 overall, all 32 NFL teams held their own first-round picks. This year, four teams have two first-round picks, and five do not pick until Day 2. In addition, draft pundits believe teams will […]

For decades, the best college football players left school after three years, as soon as the NFL would take them. That’s changing. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta doesn’t see it as a good thing. The NCAA now allows players to make money off lucrative name, image and likeness deals, and the NCAA has also become […]

Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini. USA Today has parted ways with their NFL reporter Froyd after Froyd made a post to her X page earlier this week celebrating Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd told TMZ Sports that USA Today severed ties […]

Last month, Dak Prescott gave teammate George Pickens some advice about the Cowboys placing the franchise tag on him. The quarterback’s comments to Pickens to “bet on yourself” by playing on the tag danced on a fine line. Prescott danced around the subject on Friday. Prescott and Pickens have worked out together this offseason as […]

The edge defender market stood south of $35MM per year barely 13 months ago. It has now climbed to $50MM AAV. Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a monster Texans extension Friday, continuing this market’s rocket rise. Houston and Anderson agreed to a three-year, $150MM extension that comes with $134MM guaranteed, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The contract […]