Roger Goodell became the NFL’s Commissioner twenty years ago next month. His tenure is expected to continue beyond the expiration of his current contract in March. Mark Maske reports for Front Office Sports that NFL owners expect to extend Goodell’s deal “in the coming months.” That’s cutting it close, for both sides. The owners will […]

Long before he made it to the National Football League, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was already a polarizing figure. He was one of the most popular athletes in recent college football history, but he also had his fair share of detractors, including former NFL head coach Rex Ryan. Ryan has been overly critical of Sanders’ […]

Entering his third year in the NFL, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is reportedly facing questions about his future with the team. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall painted a bleak outlook for Penix’s chances to earn a long-term contract from the Falcons, especially after they signed veteran Tua Tagovailoa this offseason to compete with him […]

Offering some context to previous reports regarding the two finalists that emerged to purchase the Seahawks – the winning group led by Vinod Khosla and the runner-up group led by Aditya Mittal – Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk says the endgame of the competition became a genuine auction. A source with knowledge of the […]

In a statement issued to PFT and others on Sunday, attorney Mike Caspino said the allegations of gambling violations against Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold are “blatantly false.” Caspino elaborated on his position in comments to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As to the claim that Gold engaged in gambling on NFL games, Caspino […]

Training camp marks the official start of the 2026 NFL season. As of today, the league is shifting from offseason speculation to on-field work, with the first camps already underway and the rest set to open over the next week. The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks kicked things off with rookies reporting on July 17 and veterans […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had the game-winning homer during Sunday’s 2-1 win over the New York Yankees, and the star infielder clearly felt like such a moment was overdue, telling reporters after the game that he’s “sucked all season.” The 28-year-old came into Sunday hitting .224 with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 49 runs, 26 stolen bases […]

It was a bit of a disappointment not to see former Buccaneers kicker Jose Borregales find his place in the NFL. The former Lou Groza-winner quickly fizzled out of Tampa Bay and saw similarly unsuccessful stays in the XFL and CFL. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, though, Borregales will be pursuing a new […]

Two years after multiple NFL stars had their residences burglarized while they weren’t home, the home of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was invaded on Saturday while he and his family were inside. In addition to trying to solve the case, the authorities will attempt to determine whether the incident is connected to any of […]

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions is one of those quarterbacks that’s flown a bit under the radar. He has the numbers. For the 2024-25 season, Goff played in all 17 games and led the crew with a completion percentage of 72.4%, 4,629 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns and a 111.8 passer rating, according to […]

The Cardinals don’t have a quarterback competition. In theory. But a competition possibly could emerge. Jacoby Brissett is the starter. He’s not happy with a contract that paid him to be a backup. The Cardinals have yet to adjust his contract to compensate him fairly to be the QB1. Brissett stayed away from the voluntary […]

After re-signing Sam Ehlinger in March, the Broncos have their three-man quarterback group from 2025 in place: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Ehlinger. Stidham has worked as Denver’s second-string passer in each of the past three seasons, operating as Russell Wilson’s QB2 in 2023 and then as Nix’s backup over the 2024-25 campaigns. According to […]

No Superstar’s path to Minneapolis and SummerSlam is cloudier and more uncertain than Sami Zayn’s. He reinvented himself as the Last Real Good Guy, won the Undisputed WWE Championship that had eluded him, lost it nine days later, and has remained in the main event scene. Yet, with Punk and Rhodes slated for a match-up, […]

Tom Brady is a man of many talents. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is a successful investor, has starred in countless ads and commercials and has fully transitioned to a career in broadcasting. Nevertheless, it looks like the New England Patriots legend is far from done cashing checks and side quests. Talking at Fanatics Fest […]

Last Saturday, the Paul G. Allen Estate announced that the Seahawks will be sold (pending approval) to a group led by venture capitalist Vinod Khosla. The bidding between the two finalists was extremely close. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the process eventually consisted of Khosla’s group and the group led by Celtics […]

Buccaneers veterans will report to training camp on July 28, quarterback Baker Mayfield‘s self-imposed deadline for contract negotiations. If an extension does not come together by then, Mayfield could play out the last season of his current deal and head into 2027 as an impending free agent. Both the Buccaneers and Mayfield have publicly expressed […]

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer embraced Super Bowl expectations recently, saying, “I make no qualms that that’s the goal. The Super Bowl next year is Feb. 14th, 2027. We plan on being there.” Dak Prescott said Friday that’s the goal every year. “That’s the one thing I love about the Cowboys Nation and being a player […]

The Las Vegas Raiders literally just drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and he’s seen as the future for this team. It’s been a rough road for Vegas. We’re talking a 3-14 record last year and 4-13 in 2024. But, that’s in the past, and Tom Brady and company are ready for the future. Mendoza is it. […]

Drake has bet $1.5 million on Argentina to defeat Spain in 90 minutes (plus stoppage time) at the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday. “What’s that saying??? Better luck next time…say less,” Drake posted on Instagram. Drake bet Argentina to win in regulation. If he wins, Drake will earn a $3,675,000 profit for a total […]

A few weeks after the Eagles fell disappointingly short in their efforts to retain their status as Super Bowl Champions, Zach Berman of The Athletic laid out the blueprint of an offseason plan for how the team might work their way back to the pinnacle of the sport. This plan included a bit of shuffling […]

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is testing out his recognizability after police briefly tried to stop him from celebrating at his team’s championship parade. Kolek walked around Fanatics Fest this week in New York as part of a promotion for DICK’s, which gave away prizes to any fan who recognized him. A video of […]

For years, Tyreek Hill’s return to Missouri has been considered a strong possibility. The Kansas City Chiefs haven’t had an explosive playmaker since they traded the eight-time Pro Bowler to the Miami Dolphins, and he’s also flirted with the organization multiple times. There were strong rumors tying them together this offseason, but so far to […]

Last summer, the Ravens signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension. They did not get their money’s worth, as Bateman struggled through an ankle injury and finished with a career-low 224 receiving yards. But Ravens General Manager Eric Decosta says he does not regret his investment. DeCosta said he’s expecting […]

After a recent workout in Los Angeles, a Rams-Aaron Donald reunion is “starting to gain steam,” according to Bleacher Report’s James Palmer. Donald’s potential return to the football field has grown from a tantalizing prospect to a serious possibility over the six weeks since the Rams’ blockbuster move for Myles Garrett. The first and most […]