49ers wanted to keep Shanahan accident quiet, and some in the media complied
Saturday’s news that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had been in a serious car accident was surprising, to say the least. Although he’s dealing with more than a few significant physical issues, including a severe concussion, the injuries were not life-threatening, and it appears that he’s on a path to recovery.
49ers GM John Lynch On WR Brandon Aiyuk: “He’s Not On Our Roster”
Considering the nature of WR Brandon Aiyuk’s offseason storylines, it was not surprising that 49ers GM John Lynch was asked multiple Aiyuk-related questions on Saturday, when veterans reported for training camp. It was likewise not surprising that Lynch largely deflected those questions. Lynch told reporters, including ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, “Brandon
Errol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu Live Updates and Highlights From Australia
In the end, Tim Tszyu proved to be too much for the 2026 version of Errol Spence Jr. Spence, one of the greatest welterweights of a generation, returned from a three-year hiatus on Sunday morning, in his opponent’s hometown of Sydney, Australia. The 36-year-old, who had not fought since a
Sean McVay provides update on Aaron Donald’s possible comeback
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay offered some information about Aaron Donald’s potential comeback bid. McVay on Saturday said Donald is going through a “very strict” process as the defensive tackle decides whether he wants to play again. The Rams coach said he is genuinely unsure whether or not Donald
Mike Macdonald on ownership change: “We’re entering a new chapter in our organization’s history”
The Seahawks opened training camp on Saturday, only two weeks after the organization announced that the team would be sold to a group led by Vinod Khosla, pending league approval. Coach Mike Macdonald addressed the looming change in his first press conference of training camp. “We haven’t had much interaction
Offseason In Review: New York Giants
As expected, the dawn of the John Harbaugh era brought extensive change in New York. The Giants acquired a handful of former Ravens and are set to feature a noticeably different depth chart thanks to additions and Brian Daboll-era subtractions. Question marks loom about skill-position players’ injury recoveries and first-round
Ty Simpson, Rams Agree to $25.4M Rookie Contract, Full Details Revealed Ahead of 2026 NFL Season
The Los Angeles Rams have officially signed a player the franchise is hoping will be its quarterback of the future. The Rams and Ty Simpson have agreed to a four-year, $25.4 million rookie contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal is fully guaranteed and features a fifth-year option.
49ers GM John Lynch provides update on Kyle Shanahan after car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will be limited for the start of the team’s training camp as he continues to recover from injuries suffered in a car crash on July 14. The team made the announcement on Saturday, saying Shanahan suffered non-life threatening injuries in the wreck, but
Ty Simpson agrees to rookie deal with Rams
Rams quarterback Ty Simpson started the day as the only 2026 first-round pick without a contract, but that is set to change. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Simpson has agreed to his four-year rookie deal with the NFC West club. Simpson will make $25.4 million under the terms
Bengals Place DT B.J. Hill On PUP List
The Bengals announced that they have placed defensive tackle B.J. Hill on the active/physically unable to perform list. The team also put tight end Josh Kattus on the active/non-football injury list. The Bengals did not provide a reason for Hill’s PUP placement. The 6-foot-3, 311-pounder will be eligible to come
Errol Spence Live Blog
Hey! Didn’t you used to be Errol Spence Jr.? The former three-belt welterweight champ gets the chance to answer that question on Saturday night (U.S. time) in Sydney, Australia, where he’ll take on second-generation local hero and ex-154-pound claimant Tim Tszyu in his first ring appearance since 2023. Spence was
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while intoxicated after deputies stopped him on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee, Wis. Romo was traveling south across the high-rise bridge at the time. Former Cowboys star, current CBS analyst Tony Romo arrested According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Romo
Mike LaFleur has no concerns about Josh Sweat
Josh Sweat was the subject of trade chatter in the offseason, as the Cardinals received calls about the outside linebacker. He missed all of the voluntary offseason program, choosing to work out on his own as he has done in the past. It was unclear whether that was related to
Andy Reid shares massive Patrick Mahomes recovery update
A previous report revealed that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would “be fully cleared this week” for the start of training camp. While speaking with reporters on Friday, head coach Andy Reid shared an update that likely put smiles on the faces of Chiefs fans heading into the weekend. Patrick Mahomes “cleared
Way-Too-Early Bold Predictions for Every NHL Team During the 2026-27 Season
Bold Prediction: Gavin McKenna has a monster rookie season It seemed that McKenna lost some of his pre-draft hype this season, even creating some doubt as to whether or not he would still be the No. 1 overall pick. A lot of that was due to the fact he chose
Offseason In Review: New York Jets
It would be fair to call the Jets’ 2025 season an unmitigated disaster. In Year 1 of the Darren Mougey–Aaron Glenn regime, Gang Green went 3-14 and finished in a four-way tie for the NFL’s worst record. While extending their league-high playoff drought to 15 years, the Jets surrendered 203
Rashee Rice’s knee is good to go for training camp
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is cleared for training camp, coach Andy Reid said Friday. “Rashee Rice, with his knee debridement, is doing great,” Reid said, via Jordan Foote of SI.com. “So he will, again, go. We’ll keep an eye on him, but he’s cleared to go.” Rice underwent arthroscopic
Has the Lions’ Super Bowl window closed heading into 2026 season?
There’s an elephant in the room for Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions. Well, it’s more like a question in the room that nobody wants to think about right now. Basically, the Lions are facing the idea that their Super Bowl window may have closed. The 2024-25 season could have been
Drew Allar signs rookie contract with Steelers
And then there was one. Quarterback Drew Allar has signed his rookie deal with the Steelers, the team announced on Friday. That means Rams quarterback Ty Simpson is the lone remaining unsigned QB from the 2026 draft. Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck put pen to paper
Steelers Sign QB Drew Allar, Complete Draft Deals
The Steelers announced that they have signed third-round quarterback Drew Allar to his four-year rookie deal. The team now has all 10 members of its 2026 draft class under contract. Allar, the 76th overall pick out of Penn State, will earn approximately $7.1MM on his first NFL pact. He entered
Fernando Mendoza, Raiders Agree to $57M Rookie Contract As No. 1 Overall Pick in 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders now officially have their franchise quarterback. They confirmed Thursday they agreed to terms on the rookie deal for No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. The NFL’s rookie wage scale largely locked down what the Heisman Trophy will earn on his first contract. Given his position in
Ravens’ Jesse Minter using NFL Top 100 ranking to motivate Lamar Jackson
Members of the football community were surprised, if not shocked, to learn that Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson had fallen 67 spots to No. 69 on this year’s “NFL Top 100″ list. It appears first-year Ravens head coach Jesse Minter wants to use that perceived snub as a way to motivate Jackson
Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams practices despite his recent arrest
Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams, who faces four weapons charges after his recent arrest in Canada, took part in the team’s first training camp practice. Coach Mike LaFleur would not comment on Adams’ legal trouble. “I’m not going to comment too much on that,” LaFleur said, via video from Bo
Four Teams Showing Interest In Jadeveon Clowney
Training camps are underway across the NFL, which means it is time for an annual tradition: Jadeveon Clowney signing with a new team. The 33-year-old typically waits until the summer to decide his home for the upcoming season, by which point teams in need of pass rush help are hot
Diego Pavia Waived by Ravens, Top Potential Landing Spots for Former CFB Star
Diego Pavia is looking for a new NFL home. The Baltimore Ravens released the rookie quarterback on Thursday, well ahead of their Sept. 13 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Vanderbilt product isn’t someone who is realistically going to start in the NFL at this stage of his career,
Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp takes Sam Darnold shot at Vikings
Before quarterback Sam Darnold helped the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX this past February, he guided the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record and a playoff berth during the 2024 season. Nevertheless, the Vikings let Darnold reach free agency in March 2025, and he ultimately signed a three-year, $100.5M contract to join the Seahawks. During an
Josh Sweat, Paris Johnson among Cardinals placed on PUP list
The Cardinals added four players to their physically unable to perform list on their first day of training camp. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that left tackle Paris Johnson, linebacker Josh Sweat, cornerback Garrett Williams, and tight end Tip Reiman landed on the list. None of the players will
Panthers OLB Nic Scourton Suffers Torn ACL
Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in training camp, per Ian Rapoport and Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, ending the 2025 second-round pick’s sophomore campaign before it even began. Scourton, 21, was carted off the practice field on Thursday morning with subsequent tests confirming the team’s worst
Ranking the NFL’s Divisions from Worst to First Entering 2026
5. AFC East 4 of 8 2025 Results: 36-32 record, 2 playoff teams (lost DIV, lost SB) Reigning Champs: New England Patriots (14-3) The New England Patriots didn’t fare well in Super Bowl LX, but they reached the NFL’s biggest stage and have since addressed two of their biggest needs.
Vikings have a ‘heavy favorite’ for the QB1 job, but there’s a catch
The Minnesota Vikings went from winning 14 games to not even making the playoffs last season. Clearly, quarterback play took a massive toll on Kevin O’Connell’s team’s ability to succeed, which is why they may not be as sold on J.J. McCarthy as they once were. As such, it’s hardly surprising
There are more signs the UFL could be leaving Birmingham
Yes, the Stallions may be checking out of Birmingham. Beyond the conspicuous absence of Birmingham from the list of UFL teams looking for a head of business operations, UFL co-owner Mike Repole has made it clear that a relocation is possible if not likely. “Sitting in a senior leadership meeting
Devon Witherspoon ‘Further Along’ Than Christian Gonzalez In Extension Talks
Last year’s Super Bowl participants are both trying to lock up their star cornerbacks with long-term extensions before the start of the regular season. But the Seahawks’ negotiations with Devon Witherspoon and the Patriots’ with Christian Gonzalez are intrinsically tied together. Both players were drafted in the first round of
Paige Bueckers Injured in Collision with Nneka Ogwumike, Latest Updates on Wings Star
Paige Bueckers will return to the lineup for the Dallas Wings against the Portland Fire after missing one game, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN. Bueckers missed Monday’s game against the New York Liberty after exiting Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks after a scary collision with Nneka Ogwumike. The
Sports media world sounds off about ESPN and NFL Network layoffs
The shocking dismissal of Ryan Clark from ESPN after a decade with the company was just one of many expected layoffs throughout the remainder of the week. Those layoffs continued Tuesday, with notable names from ESPN and the NFL Network fired, such as Tom Pelissero, Karl Ravech, Cam Newton, David
Caitlin Clark Reportedly Declined to Participate in WNBA 3-Point Contest
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride were invited to participate in the WNBA’s 3-Point Contest but declined the opportunities, per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. Sabrina Ionescu also reportedly declined, per Philippou, but the New York Liberty guard later told reporters she was never invited. “Whether it’s
Nick Emmanwori Underwent Ankle Surgery; Expected Back Week 1
On Monday, the Seahawks placed second-year safety Nick Emmanwori on the active/physically unable to perform list without any word as to what landed him there. That information came today as ESPN’s Brady Henderson reported that the starting defender had undergone ankle surgery. Per Henderson, Emmanwori will be forced to miss
Ryan Clark takes issue with suggestion he wasn’t forced off air during show
It’s been well established that ESPN informed NFL analyst Ryan Clark that he was being let go while he was on the air. And Clark has chimed in on how it went down. On Tuesday night, TMZ (which was a little late to the party on this one) reiterated the
Rams’ Sean McVay shares update on possible Aaron Donald return
Recent reports indicated that it isn’t a lock that defensive superstar Aaron Donald will end his retirement and rejoin the Los Angeles Rams to play alongside two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett later this fall. During a recent interview with NFL insider Jason La Canfora of “The Daily Flock” podcast,
Jared Goff Talks Lions’ New OC, Changes to Offense, NFL Germany Game and More in B/R Interview
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is ready to lead his team back into Super Bowl contention behind a new offensive leader. Goff is adjusting to a new coordinator for the second time in as many offseasons now that the Lions have brought in former Arizona Cardinals OC Drew Petzing to
No Deal Imminent Between Cardinals, QB Jacoby Brissett
JULY 22: Brissett will report to Cardinals training camp on Wednesday, per Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, but he is unlikely to participate in practice until his contract is adjusted to his satisfaction. Going down the ‘hold-in’ path will preclude daily fines for missing practice, though he will still be
Seahawks sign CB Brandon Johnson, cut TE Harrison Bryant
The Seahawks made a change to their 90-player roster on the eve of training camp. Seattle signed cornerback Brandon Johnson and cut tight end Harrison Bryant on Tuesday. Johnson signed with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie out of Oregon last year and played in three games as a rookie,
ESPN ‘soured’ on Ryan Clark after on-air beef with colleague
ESPN executives apparently did not forget about Ryan Clark’s on-air squabble with former colleague Peter Schrager. Clark was filming an episode of “NFL Live” on Monday when ESPN fired him after over a decade serving as an analyst for the “Worldwide Leader.” A report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand detailed
Pat McAfee addresses ESPN layoffs
ESPN’s clunky rollout of the latest round of layoffs, which included a long list of recognizable names, came at a time when ESPN is reportedly closing in on paying Pat McAfee $60 million per year. That juxtaposition (triple word score) has created an obvious slew of what’s-wrong-with-this-picture? complaints. McAfee addressed
Steelers’ Mason Rudolph, Will Howard To Compete For Backup QB Spot?
Steelers training camp will see Aaron Rodgers resume padded practices with a number of familiar faces. How the rest of the team’s quarterback depth chart will take shape remains to be seen, though. Veteran Mason Rudolph is joined by 2025 sixth-rounder Will Howard and third-round rookie Drew Allar. Rodgers is a roster lock, but only two
Jason Robertson, Stars Agree to $12M Contract in Restricted Free Agency After NHL Trade Rumors
The Dallas Stars have locked in one of the NHL’s top goal scorers for another season. The Stars announced Tuesday that they have signed Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million contract to avoid arbitration. He’s once again eligible for a contract extension on January 1, 2027. “Jason has been
NFL analyst points to huge problem for John Harbaugh, Giants
The New York Giants are obviously hoping and praying that this is the year the team finally earns some respect again. It’s been a rough go for the Giants. Their 4-13 record last season wasn’t pretty. Their 3-14 record the year before was even uglier. But, help is on the
ESPN ties layoffs to NFL Network acquisition
One of my all-time favorite jokes (which may or may not be the untold “joke” from Big Shield) is a simple one that was told by David Letterman during a week of shows from Las Vegas in 1987. It went like this. (And, yes, I found the episode on YouTube.)
49ers CB Renardo Green On ‘Hot Seat’
49ers cornerback Renardo Green was a full-time starter in 2025, but as he enters his third season, his spot may not be secure. Green will go into training camp “on the hot seat,” per Cam Inman of the Mercury News. The 49ers spent a second-round pick in 2024 on Green,
Patrick Beverley Reacts to LeBron Not Announcing Decision, Calls Out His ‘Source’ in Viral Post
Retired point guard Patrick Beverley may not have the answers on LeBron James’ free agency after all. Beverley wrote Monday morning that “rumor has it Bron makes his decision today.” The day came and went without James agreeing to a deal. That brought a response from Beverley on Tuesday: This
Giants OT Jermaine Eluemunor repeats bold Jaxson Dart prediction
Back in March, New York Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor insisted that he thought at the time that second-year pro Jaxson Dart was “going to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this upcoming season.” It appears nothing happened during the Giants’ offseason program to change Eluemunor’s mind regarding his Dart prediction. Jermaine
















































