Month: August 2026

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins “pinky promised” to avoid injuries that will sideline him. He’s already on the verge of breaking it.  Dobbins exited Monday’s practice with the team’s trainers. In a news conference after the session, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said the RB suffered a soft-tissue injury

Monday saw the Chiefs continue with their training camp practice schedule. It also marked the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to the team. Bieniemy temporarily stepped away from the Chiefs late last month after his wife was hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Mia Bieniemy was allegedly shot by her and Eric’s son

The Dallas Cowboys may have struck gold with their George Pickens gamble. They knew he came with some baggage, but they still chose to roll the dice on him, knowing his talent was probably worth the trouble. Pickens responded by leading the team in targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. He

Last week was a very good one for NFL running backs.  The first domino was Falcons RB Bijan Robinson, who signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension in Atlanta. Then the Colts gave Jonathan Taylor another two lucrative seasons in Indianapolis.  The climax came on Aug. 6, when the Detroit

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The Detroit Lions hope starting quarterback Jared Goff remains healthy in 2026 more than they did previously.  On Sunday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed backup QB Teddy Bridgewater is “stepping away” from the team. Shortly after Campbell’s announcement, the franchise confirmed it’s placing the 33-year-old passer on the reserved/retired list

The Lions’ offensive line regressed in a big way in 2025, and the club made multiple changes to that group this offseason. Detroit moved Penei Sewell from right tackle to left tackle to replace the released Taylor Decker, selected Blake Miller in the first round of the draft with an

Owning an NFL team requires enough money to purchase a small country and enough restraint to let qualified football people do their jobs. Some NFL owners only meet the first requirement. There is nothing wrong with an owner being involved. Problems begin when involvement becomes interference, and every football decision

The Commanders are set to open the season without their starting left tackle. Laremy Tunsil suffered a triceps tear during practice today, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche report. The injury will likely require surgery, per the report. Tunsil is now on track to miss “at least a significant portion”

The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, headlined by Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, took its place in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon. Now that this year’s class has their gold jackets, let’s take a look ahead to some players who will be first-time eligible in 2027 and buy

The Commanders announced the signings of offensive linemen Daniel Brunskill and Nicholas Petit-Frere on Saturday. The moves come one day after star left tackle Laremy Tunsil left practice with an injury to his shoulder/neck area. He is being evaluated with the potential to miss some practice time depending on the

The New York Giants didn’t win many games last season, but they gained a celebrity. Cam Skattebo became a fan favorite right out of the gate. His playful nature, aggressive running style, and antics made him the talk of the hour in the Big Apple.  However, his rookie season was

While the Vikings have split reps between QB1 contenders Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy over the first week or so of training camp, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reports that there have been “plenty of indications that Murray remains the heavy favorite to win the job.” Throughout the spring and summer, both

Within the past week, the Atlanta Falcons gave superstar running back Bijan Robinson a massive new contract extension that temporarily made him the highest-paid running back in football.  That was followed by the Indianapolis Colts giving their own superstar at the position, Jonathan Taylor, a new contract extension that put

With injured Bears safety Coby Bryant likely to miss approximately two months, the team is bringing in another experienced option at the position. The Bears have signed nine-year veteran Xavier Woods, the team announced. To make room for Woods, the Bears placed defensive back Dallis Flowers on injured reserve. Woods

The Kansas City Chiefs will open the preseason portion of their calendar with a home game versus the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 15.  Some previously wondered if Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could take some snaps against the Rams as part of his ongoing recovery from the torn ACL and torn LCL that

An extension spree at the running back position formed this week. Going last will be the Lions, who are paying Jahmyr Gibbs with two years of control remaining on his rookie deal. Gibbs and the Lions agreed to a three-year, $67.5MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Detroit guaranteed Gibbs $51.5MM.

On Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times shared that the agent for disgruntled Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea warned that he doesn’t see Vea’s situation “ending in anything but a trade at this point.”  Vea is set to enter the final season of a four-year, $71M

Jahlani Tavai has found a new home. The veteran linebacker has signed with the Jaguars, according to Ryan O’Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. To make room on the roster, the team waived LB Jared Bartlett with an injury designation. The Jaguars had Tavai in for a visit earlier today. This

Two years ago, Sam Darnold looked destined to become another cautionary tale. After stops with the Jets, Panthers and 49ers, few expected the former No. 3 overall pick to revive his career. Now, Darnold enters 2026 as the reigning Super Bowl champion after leading the Seahawks to their second Lombardi Trophy. His journey is a reminder

The Texans have worked out another deal with a key member of their defense. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year extension, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. This is a $16MM pact, per the report. The deal can reach a maximum of $17MM, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson adds.

There are certainly high expectations for the Green Bay Packers in 2026. There always seems to be high expectations for the Packers.  They don’t call Green Bay “Title Town” for no reason. Simply put, the Packers believe they have the talent to compete for the Super Bowl. They believed they

After a long stay in free agency, four-time Pro Bowler wide receiver Stefon Diggs has finally found his next team. Diggs is joining the Commanders, veteran insider Jordan Schultz reports. He has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $12MM, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Although Diggs was

Zay Flowers had barely finished celebrating his own contract extension before turning his attention toward another teammate. The Baltimore Ravens signed Flowers to a four-year, $140 million extension with $108 million guaranteed. It is a massive commitment to the two-time Pro Bowl receiver, who led the team with 86 catches and 1,211

2025’s final regular-season game saw the Ravens play the Steelers for top spot in the AFC North. A win would have allowed Baltimore to reach the playoffs despite a 1-5 start to the year, but rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s missed field goal at the end of regulation resulted in the