Browns Reveal Video Renderings for New $2.6B NFL Stadium Set to Open for 2029 Season
The Cleveland Browns provided a fresh look at their future stadium Thursday with renderings of the new Huntington Bank Field. The stadium will serve as the Browns’ home venue starting with the 2029 NFL season. The Browns officially broke ground on the new stadium on Thursday in Brook Park. This
Austin Ekeler 100% Medically Cleared, Expected To Generate Interest
Austin Ekeler is healthy and seeking his next gig. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the veteran running back has been “fully 100% medically cleared for all football activities” following his torn Achilles last September. Per Wilson, Ekeler is expected to generate “solid interest” and intends to play
Packers exercise Lukas Van Ness’ fifth-year option
The Packers are electing to put one of their defensive players under contract for 2027. Per Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, Green Bay has exercised edge rusher Lukas Van Ness’ fifth-year option. That puts Van Ness in line to make a projected $13.8 million guaranteed in 2027. The No. 13 overall
Patriots reportedly considered a major A.J. Brown alternative
The New England Patriots have been tangled up in trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown for months now. Both teams have confirmed trade talks in the past; it’s just that the Philadelphia Eagles can’t trade him before June 1 for salary cap purposes, and they may not want to give up
New 2027 NFL Mock Draft Drops by ESPN Expert, Where Do Arch Manning, Dante Moore & Top Stars Land?
For the second successive offseason, Texas quarterback Arch Manning appears to have the inside track on the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft. ESPN’s Jordan Reid dropped his early 2027 mock on Thursday, with Manning going first overall to the Arizona Cardinals. He was one of three quarterbacks inside
Panthers Pick Up Bryce Young’s 5th-Year Option
The Panthers officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young‘s fifth year option, per a team announcement, locking the 2023 No. 1 overall pick into a fully guaranteed $25.9MM salary for the 2027 season. Carolina was expected to make this move after Young demonstrated clear signs of development in 2025 and put
Giants agree to terms with DT Leki Fotu
The Giants are signing defensive tackle Leki Fotu to a one-year contract, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. Fotu, 27, played six games for the Raiders and two for the Texans last season. Between his two stops, he totaled 11 tackles and a sack. Fotu entered the league
Concerning update emerges on Broncos QB Bo Nix
A report from earlier this spring suggested that the Denver Broncos could view quarterback Aaron Rodgers as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option as Denver starter Bo Nix continued his recovery from the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January. It now sounds like Nix may miss more of the Broncos’
RJ Barrett Explains James Harden Scuffle in Video After ‘Disrespect’ During Cavs-Raptors Game 5
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett explained he respects James Harden but felt the “disrespect” when the Cleveland Cavaliers star grabbed the ball in front of the visitors’ bench during Game 5 of their first-round series. “I take everything as disrespect,” Barrett told reporters Wednesday. “Don’t walk over to our bench
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Problem Puts Future In Jeopardy
The NFL Draft has come and gone, and we ended up with two Day 1 quarterbacks when it was all said and done. When we were taking a look at potential first-round passers early on, former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby‘s name was mentioned as a name to watch. Now at
George Pickens signs franchise tag
A report last Thursday indicated George Pickens would sign the franchise tag and participate in the offseason program. The Cowboys, though, began their offseason program on Monday without the star wide receiver as he hadn’t signed the tag. On Wednesday, the team announced that Pickens has signed the tag. The
Panthers’ Bryce Young decision is huge milestone after struggles
Let’s give Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young plenty of credit. He’s come a long way since being benched following Week 2 of the 2024 season. On Wednesday, the Panthers announced they’ve exercised the fifth-year option on Young’s rookie contract. The 2023 No. 1 pick is now set to make $25.904M during the
Angel Reese Reveals Trade Interest From Other WNBA Teams Prior to Dream-Sky Deal
Before being traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream this offseason, star forward Angel Reese reportedly had her choice of where she would land. According to ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, the Sky “made it clear to Reese that they would help her land on a team she wanted to
Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair Agree To 3-Year Extension
By Nikhil Mehta | at April 29, 2026 12:20 pm The Texans are signing linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year extension, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, keeping the leader of Houston’s defense under contract through the 2029 season. More to come. This content was brought to
Patriots rookie QB Behren Morton is older than Drake Maye, but knows he can learn from him
Patriots seventh-round draft pick Behren Morton is the new guy in New England’s quarterback room, but he’s not the young guy. The 24-year-old Morton is older than the 23-year-old Drake Maye, and the two have known each other since they both went to the Elite 11 event as high school
Jason Licht shares update on contract talks with Baker Mayfield
As of the final Wednesday morning of April, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield remained in the final year of the three-year deal he signed to stay with the club in March 2024. During an appearance on “The Drive with TKras” program, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht suggested that he wants Mayfield to be the
Jameson Williams files NIL lawsuit against NCAA, Big Ten, SEC
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
Saints Offered Giants Fourth-Round Pick For OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
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
“Photographer” hounded Mike Vrabel in Salt Lake City airport on Saturday
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
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
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
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell 5th-Year Contract Options Decisions Reportedly Made by Lions
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
Jets Host QB Russell Wilson
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
Dianna Russini’s Tom Brady/Titans reporting from 2020 comes under scrutiny
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
NFL owners reportedly want to get to 18-game regular season by this time
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
Fans Send Clear Message, Why Reigns vs. Fatu Won’t End at Backlash, More WWE Raw Fallout
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
Eagles Exercise DT Jalen Carter’s Fifth-Year Option
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
Ty Simpson says he had “secret meeting” with Sean McVay before draft
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
Why George Pickens delaying signing of tag shouldn’t sound alarms
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
Report: Two NFC teams tried to trade up to No. 9, in front of the Giants at No. 10
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
Packers ‘Absolutely’ Interested In Christian Watson Extension
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
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Cowboys Reportedly Agree to Contract Amid George Pickens Trade Rumors
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
Rams pick of Ty Simpson follows a quarterback blueprint fans have forgotten
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
Brandon Beane: Teams called about Keon Coleman, but we shut that down
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
Giants’ Joe Schoen Candidate For Post-Draft Firing?
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
Everything LeBron James Said About Lakers’ Blowout G4 Loss to Rockets, Ayton and Thiero Ejections
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
Harbaugh addresses Nabers’ questions about Giants’ 2026 draft class
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
Cowboys dispute report that Steelers were angered by trade down with Eagles
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
Bears Restructure Contracts Of TE Cole Kmet, OL Jonah Jackson
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.
Carlos Mendoza Reacts to Mets Hot-Seat Rumors in New Video After Being Swept by Rockies
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.
WR Jermaine Burton To Participate In Bills’ Rookie Camp
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
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti made call to draft RB Adam Randall in the fifth round
Ownership has its privileges. For Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, one of those privileges came in the fifth round of the draft on Saturday. For the first time since he bought the team, Bisciotti made the choice on one of the team’s draft picks. General Manager Eric DeCosta said in a
True-or-false for the 2026 NFL Draft: How will Jeremiyah Love, Fernando Mendoza, David Bailey and others fare in their rookie seasons?
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Below, we take a closer look at teams’ respective draft classes, what lies ahead and more: Statement: Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love could have disappointing rookie season similar to that of Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty The Cardinals took Notre Dame
Kentucky Derby 2026 Odds and Lines for Top Contenders and Dark Horses
The three-year-old dark colt will race in its first American race at Churchill Downs, as grand a stage as one could make their debut on. His father, Maxfield, earned victories at the track and was a championship-winning horse, winning eight of his 11 races, per Danon Bourbon’s Kentucky Derby profile.
Rams Not Closing Door On Jimmy Garoppolo
Free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is weighing retirement at the age of 34. Garoppolo spent the past two seasons with the Rams, who seemingly replaced him this week with the surprising selection of No. 13 overall pick Ty Simpson. However, if Garoppolo decides to play in 2026, head coach Sean
After drafting Spencer Fano in the first round, Browns sign his brother, Logan Fano
The Fano family is heading to Cleveland. After drafting Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano with the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Browns signed his brother, Utah pass rusher Logan Fano, as an undrafted free agent, according to cleveland.com. The Fano brothers spent the last three years
49ers GM is begging for somebody to trade for Brandon Aiyuk
It is a foregone conclusion at this point that Brandon Aiyuk has played his last game as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The only question is if his tenure with the team ends in a release or a trade. If general manager John Lynch gets his way, it
Deion Sanders Sends Diego Pavia Message in Trending Post After QB Not Picked in 2026 NFL Draft
Colorado coach Deion Sanders sent Diego Pavia a message of support after the former Vanderbilt quarterback was not selected in the 2026 NFL draft. “I BELIEVE IN YOU MY MAN!” Sanders wrote. “Stay strong and don’t let up. Show them what time it is and never allow them to forget.”
Commanders Still Viewed As Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 Destination; 49ers Not Eyeing Release
The 49ers have reshaped their receiver room this offseason, bringing in veterans and rookies alike. It is still expected that Brandon Aiyuk will never play for San Francisco again, but he is not on the verge of free agency. Aiyuk did not play at all in 2025, and the 49ers’ decision
Report: Mike Pennel Jr. is “person of interest” in woman’s death
Free-agent defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr. is a “person of interest” in connection with the death of a woman in the Dominican Republic, according to ESPN. The woman, who was 22 at the time, was reported missing in 2021. Her body was found on property owned by Pennel in the
Giants nailed the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft
The New York Giants entered the 2026 NFL Draft with two top-10 picks and needing some key missing pieces to polish up their roster. New head coach John Harbaugh made his intentions clear over the first three rounds, as New York addressed basically every major need and came away as