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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

For months, the perception has existed that the second of the two players between Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson who signed a contract extension this summer would become the new highest-paid running back in the NFL. It’s now known that Robinson and the Falcons recently agreed to a

Extension talks between Zay Flowers and the Ravens have resulted in an agreement. A long-term deal is now in place, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The news has since been confirmed by the team. This is a four-year, $140MM extension, per Schefter. He adds the pact contains $108MM in guarantees. Flowers had his

Falcons spend big money on core without a quarterback Robinson, 24, was widely expected to reset the running back market with his second contract, but the massive number — representing a 21.4 percent increase — is surprising. But after years of backs being undervalued, the contract is a course correction.

Here are Tuesday’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Claimed (from Cardinals): DT Coziah Izzard Signed: CB Tyler Hall Waived: T Jack Conley Waived/injured: WR Aaron Anderson Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Blackshear worked out for the

The New England Patriots wanted to add A.J. Brown to the mix this offseason, with everything that comes with him. The talented wideout is also well-versed in the fine art of trash-talking and getting in the defense’s heads, and Christian Gonzalez is learning that firsthand. According to Mike Giardi of the

Bijan Robinson‘s hold-in is set to come to an end. A Falcons extension has been worked out, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Team and player have agreed to a three-year extension with a base value of $66.75MM. Robinson can earn up to $75MM

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to enter his 22nd NFL season, but even he may benefit from playing in the preseason.  Rodgers spoke to The Athletic’s Michael Silver for a story published on Monday. The article detailed how the 42-year-old QB is reconciling with new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy,