NFL says more than 200 players want to participate in Olympics (only 32 will be permitted to do so)
When it comes to NFL rosters, the supply of willing players far outweighs the demand. That same dynamic will play out as to the 2028 Olympics flag football competition. During a Thursday conference call with reporters, NFL Senior Vice President, Global Flag Football, Brian Flinn said that more than 200
Multiple NFL Rookies Planning Return To NCAA
Several NFL rookies have been granted temporary restraining orders that would allow them to return to college football despite signing professional contracts this year, per ESPN’s Dan Murphy and Pete Thamel. A federal judge ruled in July that athletes from the high school class of 2022 who began their college
Paige Bueckers Appears to Tell Caitlin Clark to ‘Calm Down’ in Trending Video of Heated Exchange
Things got heated between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers during the Dallas Wings’ win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday. While Clark argued with an official about a call, Bueckers appeared to tell the Fever star to “calm down.” Clark perhaps let her frustration boil over during what was a
Sam LaPorta’s injury is troubling for the Detroit Lions
Tight end Sam LaPorta played in only nine games last season for the Detroit Lions. He missed the final eight games of the season because of a fully herniated disk in his back that required surgery. He’s now at risk for missing time in 2026, though the good news for
Gardner Minshew to start for Cardinals on Saturday
The Cardinals will have their third starting quarterback in as many preseason games when they face the Cowboys on Saturday. Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Thursday that Gardner Minshew will get the start against Dallas. Rookie Carson Beck started the Hall of Fame Game and Jacoby Brissett started
Cardinals Activate CB Garrett Williams
Eight months removed from a December 2025 Achilles tear, Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams is ready to return to practice. The Cardinals activated Williams from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Thursday. Although Williams was recovering from a torn ACL at the time, the Cardinals took a third-round
Joe Burrow Explains Why He’s Tired of Saying ‘Next Year,’ Talks About Bengals Needing Urgency
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expressed a level of urgency as the team tries to end a three-year playoff drought in 2026. The three-time Pro Bowler told reporters Thursday he’s “trying to manifest” a title by being so direct in pursuing that aim. “I’m trying to show our guys the
Vikings share massive McCarthy, Wentz update amid rumors
Shortly after Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell named free-agent signing Kyler Murray the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback, whispers surfaced suggesting that veteran Carson Wentz could enter the regular season as the Vikings’ primary backup over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. According to O’Connell, McCarthy will head into the Vikings’
Brian Schottenheimer: Terence Steele needs to be better
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wants more consistency from right tackle Terence Steele. “T-Steele’s got to play a little bit more consistent,” Schottenheimer said, via ESPN. “He has had a couple days where he’s been a little bit dropping his pads and getting edged a little bit. He needs to
Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal
Money can’t fix everything, but it can fix a lot of things. Especially when it comes to professional sports teams and keeping star players happy. Defensive lineman Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the latest team to prove that reality on Wednesday afternoon. Buccaneers reach deal with star
MLS Fight in Trending Video Leads to Red Card for 16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan
A fight broke out near the end of a 2-2 draw between the Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami on Wednesday night. Philadelphia’s Cavan Sullivan and Miami’s Yannick Bright both received red cards for a scuffle that started after Sullivan’s brother, Quinn, was taken down inside the box. Cavan is 16
Buccaneers, DT Vita Vea Agree To One-Year Extension
The Buccaneers have reached an agreement with star defensive tackle Vita Vea on a one-year, $30MM contract extension, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, ending a lengthy standoff with the team that featured a trade request and a “hold-in” at training camp. According to Schefter’s ESPN colleague Jeremy Fowler, $6MM of Vea’s
Tyler Warren has groin injury
Colts tight end Tyler Warren left practice on Wednesday with an injury. Via Stephen Holder of ESPN, Warren injured his groin. Holder adds that coach Shane Steichen had no details about the injury, but that Steichen expects the team to be cautious. Warren is a key piece of the passing
Eagles may have a problem on their hands with key player’s contract
The Philadelphia Eagles just won the Super Bowl a few years ago, but that seems like an eternity in Philly. This team, spearheaded by quarterback Jalen Hurts, is absolutely determined to get back to the big game as soon as possible. One of the most important positions in the NFL
Kinley Rasmus Ties Mo’ne Davis’ LLWS Record for Most Strikeouts By a Girl in 1 Game
Kinsley Rasmus had a historic day on the mound on Wednesday. The Phenix City Alabama Little League pitcher recorded eight strikeouts through six innings against Washington, tying Mo’ne Davis for the most strikeouts by a girl pitcher in a Little League World Series game. This article will be updated soon
Bucs, DT Vita Vea Moving Towards Resolution?
The Buccaneers may be moving closer to a resolution of defensive tackle Vita Vea‘s contract situation and trade request. The 31-year-old sought an exit from Tampa Bay at the beginning of training camp after reaching an impasses in contract negotiations with the team. The defensive tackle market exploded this offseason,
Bears left guard Joe Thuney would like clarity on who the left tackle next to him will be
The Bears’ official depth chart lists four different players as the co-No. 1 left tackles. Bears left guard Joe Thuney would like to know which one will actually be next to him when the Bears start the regular season. Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged that it’s tough on Thuney
Insider shares shocking trade update on Browns’ Sanders amid Watson reports
A Tuesday update hinted that veteran Deshaun Watson remains on track to win the Cleveland Browns‘ starting quarterback job over second-year pro Shedeur Sanders ahead of Cleveland’s joint practice with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. During a Wednesday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler agreed that Watson leads the quarterback battle following
LSU Goalie Rylie Kuyper Rings the Bell in Emotional Video After Completing Chemotherapy Treatment
LSU goalie Rylie Kuyper finished her chemotherapy treatment for Stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute posted an emotional video of Kuyper celebrating the milestone by ringing the bell with her entire team there to embrace her: “Every ring represents a journey and a reminder that
Terrion Arnold Still On Track To Sign With Seahawks
11:39pm: The Seahawks were hoping that Arnold could play in the preseason, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, but a placement on the commissioner’s exempt list will preclude that. He will have to spend one day on their active roster before moving to the exempt list, so the team
Sean McVay: “Nothing new” on Aaron Donald
The clock keeps ticking toward Week 1, and Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has yet to decide whether he’ll be playing in 2026. Asked by reporters on Tuesday for an update on Donald, coach Sean McVay said, “Nope, nothing new on him.” The situation has prompted plenty of speculation. Not
Chris Olave gives Caleb Downs welcome-to-the-NFL moment
Highly touted Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs bit the dust for, perhaps, the first time in his football career on Tuesday. The Cowboys hosted the New Orleans Saints in a joint practice ahead of their preseason matchup on Friday (8 p.m. ET). Downs guarded Saints wide receiver Chris Olave for much
Brock Rechsteiner Slams Cowboys Player in Fight Video, Saints WR is Son of WWE HOFer Scott Steiner
Here’s a friendly piece of advice. If you find yourself in a scuffle during an NFL training camp joint practice, don’t go after the son of a WWE Hall of Famer. Dallas Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson found that out the hard way Tuesday when he went after New Orleans Saints
Former Cowboys G John Niland Dies At 82
Former Cowboys guard John Niland has passed away at the age of 82. “An All-Pro guard, John was at the core of Tom Landry‘s greatest team and a Super Bowl champion,” the team said in a statement. “A tough, dedicated, team-first player that battled relentlessly on the line and represented
Texans WR Jayden Higgins leaves joint practice early
Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins left the team’s joint practice with the Raiders early. It appeared to be a lower-body injury, Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Higgins hit the ground on a red-zone play in team drills. Athletic trainers checked him out before he walked off the field
Vikings QB Kyler Murray already deemed a ‘hot seat’ candidate
The Minnesota Vikings have their starting quarterback in Kyler Murray. It’s official. He’ll get the start when September rolls around, and now the future of J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota is really in question. But just because Murray is getting the start, that doesn’t mean he can relax. Just the opposite.
Breece Hall's Injury Return Timeline Updated by Jets' Aaron Glenn After Groin Setback
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gave a positive update Tuesday regarding running back Breece Hall and his status for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season. This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Commanders Sign DT Maurice Hurst Jr., Make Other Moves
Several veterans recently worked out for the Commanders. Maurice Hurst Jr. was among them, and the veteran defensive tackle is now in the fold. Hurst signed with Washington on Tuesday, per a team announcement. The 31-year-old will now look to carve out a depth spot on the roster ahead of cutdowns later
Roger Goodell: I have no doubt there will be NFL teams outside the United States
As the NFL continues to play more of its games outside the United States, it’s only a matter of time before NFL teams operate from overseas and permanently play their home games other countries That’s the word from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who said teams located in other countries are
Nielsen data reveals the NFL’s top 10 most passionate fan bases
Everybody thinks their NFL team has the best fans. Nielsen decided to actually put that claim to the test, and some of the results are pretty surprising. The Nielsen Scarborough NFL Fandom Index compared markets using eight different measurements, ranging from attendance and merchandise purchases to TV viewing, streaming, radio and social
Keenan Allen to Colts, New Rumors on Veteran WR’s Contract amid Alec Pierce Injury
Keenan Allen is reportedly returning to the NFL for a 14th season after agreeing to a deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Colts agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.3 million with the wide receiver on Monday. This comes with Alec Pierce dealing
Colts To Sign WR Keenan Allen
Less than a year after Shane Steichen reunited with ex-Chargers pupil Philip Rivers, he will add another prominent ex-Charger to his Colts roster. Keenan Allen is signing with Indianapolis, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. Allen agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.32MM on Monday night, per Schultz. This
Kevin O’Connell: Despite injury, Jamal Adams will be “important” to Vikings in 2026
The Vikings lost safety/linebacker Jamal Adams to a torn quad tendon during Saturday’s preseason opener at the Giants. And even though the recently-signed Adams will not play this season, he’ll be a big part of the team in 2026. “Just from what he had meant to us in such a
Giants’ Malik Nabers shares raw emotions about return from ACL injury
The New York Giants are one of the more talented teams in the NFL, but they haven’t been able to realize their potential yet thanks to injuries. Quarterback Jaxson Dart was in the medical tent far too often last year, while running back Cam Skattebo’s season was cut short by
Titans QB Mitchell Trubisky being evaluated for a biceps injury
Titans backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made an early exit from practice on Monday. Reporters at the workout said that Trubisky grabbed his right arm after throwing a pass. Head coach Robert Saleh said at a post-practice press conference that Trubisky is being evaluated for a biceps injury. Trubisky is currently
Giants To Host RB Najee Harris
Najee Harris met with the Seahawks in March, but no deal was produced as a result. The veteran running back is still unsigned well into August, although his next visit has been lined up. Harris will meet with the Giants today, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This represents the first known visit
Mike Vrabel calls Christian Gonzalez’s situation “unique” in relation to Devon Witherspoon contract
The news that the Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon reached agreement on a contract extension over the weekend was celebrated in Seattle and it caught the attention of many people in New England as well. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is also in the market for a new deal and a
Packers’ Kraft reveals contract extension goal amid injury recovery
A June report indicated that the Green Bay Packers and star tight end Tucker Kraft would come to terms on a contract extension before the 2026 NFL season gets underway. However, Kraft remains in the final year of his rookie contract as he works to fully recover from the torn ACL he suffered
Angel Reese Says She ‘Played Like S–t’ Early in Dream’s OT Loss to Caitlin Clark, Fever
Angel Reese had a blunt evaluation of her first-half performance against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Sunday. “I mean, I was playing like s–t in the beginning, but it’s a game of runs,” Reese told ESPN’s Holly Rowe. “You gotta put that in your back pocket, just because
Cowboys, OLB Von Miller Agree To Deal
10:59pm: The Cowboys announced that they have agreed to terms with Miller. 8:06pm: Free agent edge defender Von Miller lobbied to join the Cowboys in July. A month later, it appears Miller will get his wish. He is expected to sign with Dallas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. It will
Deion Sanders is subpoenaed for Shilo’s upcoming bankruptcy trial
Deion Sanders’s preparation for Colorado’s 2026 opener could be complicated by an unrelated obligation. Brent Schrotenboer of USA Today reports that Deion has been subpoenaed to testify at the upcoming bankruptcy trial involving his son, Shilo. The trial begins on Monday, August 31. The following Saturday, Colorado plays at Georgia
Vikings lose Jamal Adams for season, putting his career in doubt
The Minnesota Vikings knew the injury sustained by defensive back Jamal Adams on Saturday was not good. On Sunday, they received confirmation. Adams is going to miss the entire 2026 season with a knee injury, according to multiple reports on Sunday, including The Athletic. Adams suffered a non-contact knee injury
Tarik Skubal’s Final Box-Score Stats, Highlights from 3rd Start for Dodgers After Tigers Trade
In his third start since being traded from the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal once again didn’t get a win. Skubal was pulled from Sunday’s start against the Milwaukee Brewers after pitching six innings and surrendering seven hits and two runs (one earned) with seven strikeouts.
Raiders Sign WR Noah Brown, Release DT Benito Jones
The Raiders announced the signing of Noah Brown on Monday, signaling that the veteran wide receiver is back at full health after an injury-marred 2025 season. Brown, 30, appeared in four games for the Commanders last year, his second in Washington. He was carted off the field during minicamp but
Dan Campbell wishes coaches had monitors on the sideline
After his team’s preseason opener, Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered an interesting observation about something he didn’t see. Asked by a reporter after the game about a specific play when a player got injured, Campbell said he didn’t see it because, unlike the reporters in the press box and
McVay says no ‘invisible deadline’ on potential Donald comeback
The NFL is awaiting word on whether retired defensive lineman Aaron Donald is coming back this season. It may have to wait even longer. On Saturday, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay fielded questions about a Donald comeback attempt following the team’s 20-12 preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks saw his first game action since his second torn ACL in 2024
In Saturday’s preseason game, Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks took his biggest step yet in his long road to recovery from his second serious knee injury. Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn’t do anything spectacular, but merely playing
Offseason In Review: Washington Commanders
After a woeful follow-up to their NFC runner-up campaign, the Commanders made major coaching staff tweaks. Our Offseason Outlook covered the rise of David Blough — in a banner year for recent second- and third-string QBs-turned-coaches — and the Daronte Jones DC hire. Dan Quinn‘s team soon made a host
Islam Makachev and the Real Winners and Losers from UFC 330
Charles Johnson made sure he didn’t forget where he was. Moments after finishing late sub opponent Eduardo Chapolin at 1:36 of the third round of their prelim bout, the St. Louis-based flyweight acknowledged the local crowd by ID’ing himself as a long-time fan of the city’s wildly popular NFL team
Beanie Bishop’s play in Bears’ debut builds case to make main roster
It didn’t take long for Beanie Bishop Jr. to impress his new team, as he hopes to solidify Chicago as his next NFL home. The former All-American from his final college season at West Virginia made sure to be in the right place at the right time on Saturday in