Lions receiver Jameson Williams played most of his college career before the NIL era began. He’s now looking to get compensated for the money the system prevented him from earning — and for the money the system earned from his skills and abilities. Via the New York Post, Williams has sued the NCAA, the Big […]

Although Joe Schoen dismissed trade talks involving Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Friday report about Saints interest in the former Giants top-five pick appears to have been accurate. New Orleans did pursue Thibodeaux, only to see their effort fail before pivoting to Tyree Wilson on Saturday. New Orleans sent Las Vegas a fifth-round pick for Wilson and […]

On Monday, the New York Post published photos taken of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel during the third day of the 2026 NFL draft. On Tuesday, TMZ took it to another level. TMZ has posted a video taken by a “photographer” (who isn’t a TMZ employee), which included a stream of increasingly aggressive questions directed to […]

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here’s our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.   Scott Wachter / USA Today Sports Images The Cardinals have a placeholder quarterback in Jacoby Brissett, but they’re likely looking toward the 2027 draft for their long-term answer. The […]

The Detroit Lions have reportedly made decisions on a couple of key fifth-year contract options. According to Fox 2’s Dan Miller, the team will exercise star running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ option ($14.3 million for 2027) but decline linebacker Jack Campbell’s option ($21.9 million). Miller noted that the team would like to keep Campbell, just at […]

After spending last season with the Giants, quarterback Russell Wilson may not have to go far to find his next team. Wilson visited the Jets on Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports. No signing is imminent, but there is “mutual interest” between the Jets and the 37-year-old Wilson, according to Connor Hughes […]

ESPN won’t comment on whether it will be reviewing the reporting of former ESPN (and The Athletic) reporter Dianna Russini, given the photos published last week of Russini with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel in March 2020. That won’t stop others from reviewing her reporting as to matters relating to Vrabel’s team at the time. As […]

During the 2026 draft, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell seemed to speak carefully about the league’s desire to get to an 18-game regular season at some point down the road.  For an update shared on Tuesday, league insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US spoke with one unnamed high-ranking official from a team about what seems to be an inevitable schedule change. When […]

Coming out of WrestleMania 42, there may not have been a bigger story than Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker. Paul Heyman’s ace was back with force and ready to get back to feuding with The Visionary in a story that began one year ago. There was no reason to rush this match, yet just three […]

Both the Eagles’ 2023 first-round picks will see their fifth-year options exercised. With Nolan Smith‘s 2027 salary now fully guaranteed, The Athletic’s Zach Berman reports Jalen Carter‘s will be as well. Carter’s 2027 compensation will be more than double Smith’s expected option number, being a two-time Pro Bowler. Players chosen for two more more Pro […]

After he was drafted by the Rams, quarterback Ty Simpson said he had only a “brief” meeting with Rams scouts at the Alabama Pro Day workout. On Monday, Simpson amended that answer. Via Sarah Barshop of ESPN, Simpson told Ian Fitzsimmons of ESPN Radio on Monday that he had a “secret meeting” with Rams coach […]

Reports that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens had agreed to sign his franchise tag were premature.  On Monday, ESPN’s Todd Archer reported Pickens has yet to sign his tender (a fully guaranteed one-year, $27.298M deal). ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter then said the WR still plans to sign the contract and explained why the […]

With the 10th overall pick acquired from the Bengals in the Dexter Lawrence trade, the Giants selected tackle Francis Mauioga. There’s a chance he wouldn’t have been available. Via Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports, two NFC teams tried to trade up to No. 9 with the Browns. Cleveland had moved down from No. 6 to […]

The Packer signed Jayden Reed to an extension last week, raising some questions about Christian Watson‘s future on a team that seemingly prefers to draft and develop young receiers rather than paying veterans. However, three days of the 2026 NFL Draft came and went, and the Packers did not add another receiver. That is not […]

The Dallas Cowboys made another addition to their wide receiver room as uncertainty over George Pickens’ future persists. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Cowboys signed veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal. Valdes-Scantling, 31, spent the 2025 season between the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers, registering 14 catches for 120 yards […]

The reaction to the Los Angeles Rams taking Ty Simpson at No. 13 is not surprising. A team with a proven quarterback using its first-round pick on a quarterback is bound to raise questions. This seems very reminiscent of Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love a few years ago. It seems like the Jordan Love experiment has […]

The Bills continue to be adamant about their belief in wide receiver Keon Coleman’s ability to help the team in 2026. Coleman became the subject of trade speculation after Bills owner Terry Pegula said the push to draft him in the second round in 2024 came from former head coach Sean McDermott’s staff rather than […]

APRIL 27: Dan Duggan of The Athletic notes uncertainty over Schoen’s future has largely originated from outside the organization. Nevertheless, he reports Aponte is viewed around the league as a potential Schoen successor. The post-draft stage of the offseason will be worth watching closely in the case of the Giants. APRIL 22: We have not seen a […]

Sunday night was not one of LeBron James’ finer efforts. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar finished with 10 points, nine assists and eight turnovers in his team’s 115-96 loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their Western Conference Playoff matchup, shooting 2-of-9 from the field. So there will be no sweep, even as […]

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh insists wide receiver Malik Nabers is now warming up to the team’s incoming rookies.  Nabers openly questioned the Giants selecting Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (pick No. 5) during a Bleacher Report livestream of the 2026 NFL Draft. Harbaugh, entering his first season as Giants HC, said he […]

The Cowboys rained on Pittsburgh’s draft parade on Thursday night, by trading out of the No. 20 spot and allowing the Eagles to draft receiver Makai Lemon at a time when the Steelers had Lemon on the phone. A report emerged that the Steelers weren’t happy with the Cowboys for giving the pick to the […]

The Bears restructured the contracts of tight end Cole Kmet and offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to open up salary cap space before the 2026 NFL Draft, per Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap. Chicago converted $7.65MM of Kmet’s $8.9MM salary into a bonus that was prorated across the remainder of the contract. His cap number was reduced […]

The hot-seat watch is on for Carlos Mendoza after a 9-19 start to the season for the New York Mets. But Mendoza said after a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies that he plans to focus on doing his job well rather than wondering if he’s going to lose it. “The only thing I’m worried […]

Former Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton is set to participate in the Bills’ rookie minicamp, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Burton, 24, was a third-round pick in 2024 and arrived in Cincinnati with the hopes of becoming a reliable complement to star wideouts Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. He played little as a rookie (only […]