Brendan Sorsby and NFL agree he’ll be eligible for 2027 draft
It’s over. For now. Via multiple reports, which PFT has confirmed, the NFL and quarterback Brendan Sorsby have reached a settlement regarding his exclusion from the 2026 supplemental draft. Under the deal, Sorsby won’t challenge the decision, and the league will allow him to enter the 2027 draft. The NFL
Brendan Sorsby Will Not Pursue 2026 NFL Path; QB To Prepare For 2027 Draft
Some finality, at least regarding the NFL, in Brendan Sorsby‘s 2026 journey emerged Tuesday afternoon. The embattled quarterback is no longer attempting a push to be part of the supplemental draft this year. A memo released to the league’s 32 teams (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter) indicates Sorsby will not pursue
Commanders DT Johnny Newton still feels “confidence boost” from end of 2025 season
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said in April that he believes defensive tackle Johnny Newton is “about to absolutely take off” in his third season with the team and the close to his 2025 campaign has something to do with that. Newton was a 2024 second-round pick missed time heading
Cardinals CB sends warning to Seahawks, Rams, 49ers for 2026
Quarterback Brock Purdy recently mentioned that he feels his San Francisco 49ers are part of “the best division in the NFL” ahead of the start of the 2026 season. The NFC West features a 49ers side that should again compete for at least a playoff spot, the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and a Los
USMNT vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Top Storylines, Odds, Live Stream for World Cup 2026
The United States men’s national team carries a ton of expectations into the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round. The Americans produced two convincing wins in Group D to lock up first place in the group after two matchdays. Folarin Balogun is in incredible form, Christian Pulisic is healthy and
Lions Waive CB Terrion Arnold
The Lions have waived cornerback Terrion Arnold, per a team announcement. The former first-round pick was recently charged with eight felonies in Florida stemming from a series of incidents in February. Arnold, 23, turned himself in last week in Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa, and was initially denied bond. Earlier
The Dianna Russini traffic stop bodycam emerges, with no FaceTime to any NFL coach
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. As it turns out, Dianna Russini didn’t FaceTime an NFL head coach for help in getting out of a ticket for texting while driving. She claimed she did during a February segment with the Stugotz and Company radio
‘Framework’ for 49ers completing Maxx Crosby trade revealed
There continues to be no real sign that either the Las Vegas Raiders or star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby want to break up amid the NFL’s ongoing summer break. However, some have repeatedly linked Crosby with a San Francisco 49ers team that could use an upgrade at his position. On Sunday morning, Vincent Bonsignore of
Local police chief explains officer’s decision to not ticket Dianna Russini
Now that the bodycam from the infamous traffic stop of former New York Times reporter Dianna Russini has emerged, the local authorities who pulled who didn’t issue her a ticket have chimed in. On Monday night, Chief Forest Ross Lyons of the Ridgewood, New Jersey, Police Department issued the following
Former NFL RB Chris Johnson Announces ALS Diagnosis
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced he is battling ALS. In an interview that aired Monday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” the 40-year-old Johnson revealed the diagnosis came as a “shock.” “There’s no history of ALS in my family,” Johnson said. “My doctors believe my case is what’s called sporadic
Serena Williams Reveals Expectations in Return to Singles at 2026 Wimbledon in New Video
Ahead of her return to singles competition at Wimbledon on Tuesday, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is bringing a different approach to this year’s major tournament. Williams recently spoke to ESPN’s Malika Andrews and said she expects to take things easy when she returns to the grass. “As of
Which Giants have the most on the line in 2026?
Heading into the 2026 season, there is excitement around the New York Giants that hasn’t been felt in years. A new coach, a young QB and many promising pieces on the roster are the cause for this excitement. With only two winning seasons in the past decade and six seasons
Blaise Taylor murder trial continues on Monday
The murder trial of former Titans scout Blaise Taylor has continued on Monday. Taylor, 30, is accused of poisoning Jade Benning, who was pregnant with their child. Both the baby and Benning died in early 2023. He is specifically accused of lacing Benning’s pink lemonade with cocaine dissolved in alcohol.
Browns To Listen To Trade Offers For Young QBs?
JUNE 29: SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora reports no trade involving Sanders should be expected at this time, with his value no higher than the fifth-rounder used to select him last spring. A lack of interest in Gabriel also makes him unlikely to be moved this summer. JUNE 27: This week on ESPN
Jets’ Demario Davis spends nearly $1 million a year staying in shape to play at age 37
Jets linebacker Demario Davis is heading into his 15th NFL season, and he has missed only one game in his NFL career, an impressive run of durability that he attributes to the way he takes care of his body throughout the year. Davis told Rich Cimini of ESPN that he
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers has an undrafted gem by his side
The Pittsburgh Steelers could make 2026 their season, thanks to having MVP-winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for one more season. He’s back with the same coach he’s won a Super Bowl with before, too, in Mike McCarthy. For Rodgers to soar, he needs a bevy of reliable targets on offense,
Judge David Doty, who presided over the case that resulted in the NFL’s salary-cap era, dies at 96
David Doty, the federal judge who presided over the lawsuit that created the NFL’s current labor model, has died. He was two days away from his 97th birthday. Judge Doty, Minnesota’s longest-serving federal judge, handled the lawsuit filed by Reggie White and others against the NFL following the 1987 strike.
S Chuck Clark Stepping In For Brian Branch In Detroit
The Lions are dealing with a unique situation in their secondary this offseason. Fully healthy, Detroit would be home to one of the most formidable safety duos in the league, but both Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch have been dealing with serious injuries for some time now. On a more
‘Straight BS,’ 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk Calls Out NFLPA for ‘Lying’ in IG Photo Amid Commanders Buzz
Brandon Aiyuk isn’t pleased with the NFL Players Association. The disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wideout suggested in a social media post on Sunday that the NFLPA, or certain members in the NFLPA, were working against his best interests during his ongoing showdown with the Niners: This article will be updated
Brandon Aiyuk seems to send strong message about future amid Commanders rumors
Current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk previously teased during the spring that he could join the Washington Commanders at some point before the 2026 NFL season gets underway. As David Bonilla shared for 49ers WebZone, Aiyuk seemed to offer a new hint about his future via his latest Instagram video. Brandon Aiyuk sends new message to
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady bashes the NFL’s fine system for on-field “mistakes”
It’s one thing for a former player or a broadcaster to comment on matters that fall within the realm of rights and obligations negotiated between the NFL and the NFL Players Association. It’s quite another for an owner to do it. Tom Brady owns a piece of the Raiders. He’s
Mayfield sends Bucs a message amid contract negotiations stalemate
Baker Mayfield is a tough bargain, and he wants to get the type of deal he feels deserving of. That burned some bridges with the Cleveland Browns before his trade, and he may have learned his lesson. Earlier in the offseason, Mayfield set a deadline to get a new deal
Archie Manning “disappointed” that Arch was “crowned” before he ever played
Last year’s college football season began with much anticipation — and high expectations — for the latest member of America’s royal family of football. The man who started it all is, in hindsight, not thrilled that people acted accordingly. “I was kind of disappointed in a lot of, just a
Brian Flores Alleges “Culture Of Retaliation” In NFL, Claims Dolphins Tried To Recover Money Already Paid
We learned last month that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has amended his complaint against the NFL and six of its teams to include a retaliation count. As Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk detailed in an episode of PFT Live (video link), Flores alleges the fact that he has
Messi, Argentina Beat Jordan, Final Match Stats, Highlights & World Cup Group J Standings
Argentina kept its star player sidelined until the 60th minute Saturday and earned a 3-1 victory over Jordan behind all-time World Cup leading scorer Lionel Messi. Ahead of Saturday’s match, Messi had scored all five of Argentina’s goals in the 2026 World Cup, recording his 17th career tournament goal to
Kelce-Swift wedding set to host staggering number of guests
The wedding of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift could make the Met Gala look low-key. Swift and Kelce will reportedly tie the knot this upcoming Friday at Madison Square Garden. It’ll be one of the biggest weddings “The Big Apple” has hosted. How many
Baker Mayfield on contract talks: “It’s a matter of finding that middle ground”
The clock keeps ticking for Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers to get a new deal done before Mayfield’s stated deadline of the start of training camp. At his football camp in Oklahoma on Saturday, the topic of his contract came up during a session with reporters. “I would love to
5 Key Stories: 6/21/26 – 6/27/26
A major development concerning the supplemental draft and a pair of big-money tight end extensions have highlighted the past few days around the NFL. In case you missed any of this week’s top stories, here is a quick recap: NFL Denies Entry To Sorsby: Once Brendan Sorsby‘s lawsuit against the
Jarren Duran Addresses Verbal Spat with Fan After Red Sox Beat Yankees
Jarren Duran appeared to have a verbal back-and-forth with a fan during Saturday’s 4-1 win over the New York Yankees, though he downplayed the incident after the contest. “There’s some people that were chirping and had been chirping for a few innings,” manager Chad Tracy told reporters. “Started chirping toward
Brandon Aiyuk posts another video to social media
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk must not realize he’s lighting more “money on fire.” Aiyuk has been publicly campaigning for the 49ers to release him and for the Washington Commanders to sign him throughout the offseason, posting several videos on social media. He shared another clip on Saturday. It won’t
Smaller shoulder pads are coming under closer scrutiny
As football players have gotten larger, their shoulder pads have gotten smaller. And there are real questions about whether that’s better. David Ubben of The Athletic has posted an article that looks at the manner in which shoulder pads have pivoted from bulky to streamlined over the past few decades.
Brandon Aiyuk Claims He Has No Agent; NFLPA Database Still Lists 1 For Him
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is continuing to make waves with videos on social media. In his latest (via David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard), he claims he does not have an agent. “I terminated my SRA [standard representation agreement] through the NFLPA last year in November,” Aiyuk said.
Lamar Jackson: I won’t think about my legacy until I start thinking about retiring
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, which means he’s already in elite company in league history. He has also never led the Ravens to the Super Bowl, which means there’s a glaring hole in his résumé. So where will Jackson stand among the league’s all-time
Former Bengals All-Pro calls Joe Burrow out
As recently as earlier this week, a new update suggested that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow could question how long he “will want to” stay put if Cincinnati misses the playoffs for a fourth straight year. The Bengals made multiple moves during the offseason to bolster their defense, the biggest of which
Former Titans scout Blaise Taylor stands trial on charges he murdered pregnant girlfriend
In March 2024, former Titans scout Blaise Taylor was arrested on suspicion that he murdered his pregnant girlfriend. The trial began earlier this week. Via Fox 17 in Nashville, prosecutors allege that the 30-year-old Taylor poisoned Jade Benning and her unborn daughter by spiking pink lemonade with cocaine dissolved in
How 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk is ‘lighting money on fire’
NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN raised eyebrows when he recently suggested that current San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had damaged his chances of landing with the Washington Commanders or a different club due to the numerous odd social-media posts Aiyuk has shared over the past handful of weeks. During Thursday’s edition
NHL Trade Grades for Bruins-Mammoth Deal for JJ Peterka
It’s a curious move, given that Utah made a significant effort to acquire him last season and sign him to a substantial contract. He had a decent enough season and Utah are absolutely trying to take a step after making the playoffs, so what gives? In fact, Peterka is not
Ravens Announce Front Office Changes
The Ravens announced a litany of front office updates this week, with promotions in player personnel, operations, and analytics. Atop the player personnel department, Bobby Vega and Andrew Raphael were named assistant directors of player personnel. Joey Cleary moved into Raphael’s former position as the new director of college scouting,
Chris Shula: We’re going to put Myles Garrett in his comfort zone
The Rams don’t yet know where or exactly how they will use Myles Garrett. All they know is the league’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year will be great at getting after the quarterback wherever and however they deploy him. The Rams acquired the edge rusher on June 1. He
Tom Brady wants Fernando Mendoza to learn this from Peyton Manning
Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady recently discussed how he wants rookie Fernando Mendoza to work on his development while veteran Kirk Cousins serves as the club’s starting quarterback for an undetermined amount of time. During the latest edition of the “Stick to Football” podcast, Brady expanded on how he wants Mendoza
AT&T Stadium used curtains to block the sun for Japan vs. Sweden
When it comes to the NFL team that plays its home games in AT&T Stadium, Jerry Jones will do nothing to undermine the aesthetic of sunbeams entering the venue. When it comes to hosting a World Cup match there, Jones has no qualms about pulling the curtains shut. Via the
Vikings Interested In Extension With RT Brian O’Neill
One year remains on Brian O’Neill‘s contract. The longtime Vikings right tackle’s desire for a new deal has been made clear this offseason, and there is mutual interest in an agreement. A “near-universal agreement” exists within the organization that another O’Neill deal is worth pursuing, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert writes. Minnesota operated
New Jalen Duren Rumors Reveal Sign-and-Trade Possibilities amid Pistons Contract Talks
Coming off a disappointing postseason run, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons are once again struggling to figure out a contract that works for both sides. Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Duren is planning to explore sign-and-trade scenarios in restricted free agency after being “underwhelmed” by the initial offer he
Will Howard gets bad news amid Steelers’ development of Drew Allar
Throughout the spring, first-year Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy told just about anybody who would listen that he believes 2025 rookie Will Howard is “definitely a real prospect as a starting quarterback.” During a Wednesday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of “The
It look less and less likely that Brendan Sorsby will be suing the NFL
It’s been two days since the NFL told quarterback Brendan Sorsby that it won’t be conducting a supplemental draft next month. Despite his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, issuing a bellicose statement suggesting that a legal challenge is coming, nothing has happened. With each passing hour, it’s becoming less and less likely
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk Remains On Reserve/Left Squad List
The 49ers placed AWOL wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list last December, which ended any chance he would play in 2025. Over six months later, Aiyuk still has not applied to come off the list, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. He will not be eligible to return
Marina Mabrey Ties A’ja Wilson’s WNBA Scoring Record, Box Score Stats for Tempo Star’s Historic Game
Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey wrote her name into the WNBA record books with a 53-point performance in a 125-97 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday. That ties the mark set by A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage. Here are the stats from her historic outing: This article will
Blockbuster trade proposal sends Steelers veteran to Lions or 49ers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking good ahead of the new season, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, new head coach Mike McCarthy and company have plenty of reasons to be optimistic. So, now that the Steelers have a new coach in McCarthy, changes are being made. It’s not over yet, either. Chances
Kenny Moore wants to land with a team where he can win
Cornerback Kenny Moore requested and received his release from the Colts on May 7. He remains a free agent. “I’m at the perfect point in my career where I really want to win, and hopefully that comes with a team that has the culture, the scheme set up for me,”
Browns’ Cedric Tillman On Roster Bubble
Cedric Tillman is currently owed a base salary of $3.61MM in 2026 thanks to the Proven Performance Escalator. Whether or not he remains on the Browns to collect it this season remains to be seen. Tillman “certainly is on the roster bubble” entering training camp, Zac Jackson of The Athletic writes.