Watch Danhausen Debut in WWE After Mystery Box Reveal at Elimination Chamber Following AEW Exit
Former AEW wrestler Danhausen was revealed to be in WWE’s mystery box on Saturday at Elimination Chamber in Chicago. Shortly after CM Punk beat Finn Balor to retain his WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Raw general manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown GM Nick Aldis opened the box. A host of dancers
Vonn Bell Joins Colorado’s Coaching Staff
Vonn Bell did not announce his retirement at any point, but the longtime NFL safety has lined up the first gig in his post-playing days. Bell has been announced as a member of Deion Sanders‘ staff at Colorado. Bell will work as the team’s safeties coach in 2026. That comes as
Taylen Green breaks QB vertical leap record at Combine, runs 40 in 4.36 seconds
Taylen Green had mixed results as the starting quarterback at Arkansas over the last two seasons, but he may have helped his chances of getting drafted at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Saturday. Green broke Anthony Richardson’s vertical leap record by hitting 43.5 inches in Saturday’s testing. Green also
Bears want to retain QB Case Keenum — with a twist
Case Keenum is set to hit free agency in March, but if the Bears have it their way, the journeyman will stay in Chicago. But it would not be as a quarterback. Instead, Ben Johnson is hoping that Keenum can join his coaching staff and continue to mentor the team’s
Fresh NFL Rumors on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade to Patriots Amid A.J. Brown Buzz
A move for Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl pass-rusher Maxx Crosby is reportedly something the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots could consider this offseason. According to Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, league sources don’t believe the Raiders are “serious” about trading Crosby, but a Patriots
Bears Want To Retain QB Case Keenum As Coach
Case Keenum is set to hit free agency in March, but if the Bears have it their way, the journeyman will stay in Chicago. But it would not be as a quarterback. Instead, Ben Johnson is hoping that Keenum can join his coaching staff and continue to mentor the team’s
Ohio State’s versatile Arvell Reese says he’s an NFL outside linebacker
Ohio State’s Arvell Reese was a versatile player in college, lining up just about anywhere a linebacker can line up. In the NFL, he sees himself as an outside linebacker. Although Reese is doing drills at the Scouting Combine at both edge rusher and off-ball linebacker, he said on PFT
Steelers have an ownership problem
There are not many teams in North American sports that have a better reputation than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Consistency. A championship history with Hall of Fame head coaches and players. Stable, great ownership is oftentimes cited as one of the driving forces behind all of it. If you are paying
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love will work out at combine
Fewer prospects than ever are working out at the Scouting Combine this year. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love won’t be one of those, though. The draft’s top running back prospect said Friday that he will run the 40-yard dash and participate in the position drills on Saturday. “Just to
Former NFL G Justin Pugh Named Italian Football League Commissioner
For the past several years, efforts to expand the international influence of the NFL have grown with the league’s International Series of games. What began in 2007 as an annual trip across the pond has multiplied with games taking place in Mexico starting in 2016, Germany starting in 2022, Brazil
NFL Combine 2026 Results, Highlights, Reaction and Recap from Friday
The 2026 NFL scouting combine continued on Friday, as prospects looked to boost their draft stock at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Defensive backs and tight ends were in action during the second day of on-field workouts, with several players making a strong impression. This includes Indiana cornerback D’Angelo Ponds,
George Pickens’ reaction to receiving franchise tag revealed
As had been expected for some time, the Dallas Cowboys confirmed on Friday that they have used the franchise tag worth around $27.3M to retain the rights to wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 campaign. Roughly 24 hours before the news went public, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he
Stephen Jones on George Pickens: We couldn’t take a chance on losing him
The Cowboys officially placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, which will carry a salary of $27.298 million for the 2026 season. The NFL announced the official franchise tag and transition numbers on Friday. Clarence Hill of All-City DLLS reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Pickens
Broncos Decline RFA Tender For Jaleel McLaughlin
After spending the first three seasons of his NFL career in Denver, running back Jaleel McLaughlin is heading for the open market. The Broncos will not tender the restricted free agent a contract, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. While the Broncos and McLaughlin are at least temporarily splitting up, he
Ranking the Best Matchups From the 2026 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Draw
Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are no strangers in the Champions League’s round-of-16. The pair met at that stage in the competition’s 2014-15 and 2015-16 editions, with the Blues knocked out both times. However, the London side did beat the French capital outfit in the 2013-14 quarterfinal, so PSG have not
Stephen A. Smith sends retirement message to Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns’ never-ending quarterback carousel looks to continue in 2026. Going into the offseason, the Browns have Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson on the roster. On Thursday, Dan Orlovsky and Stephen A. Smith discussed the Browns QB situation, and Smith had a harsh retirement message for Watson.
Warren Sapp resigns from Deion Sanders’ Colorado coaching staff
Warren Sapp is leaving his position as a member of Deion Sanders’ coaching staff at Colorado. Colorado announced that Sapp has decided to leave the program, where he worked for two years, most recently with the title of pass rush coordinator. “Warren Sapp has resigned from the CU football coaching
Jets To Trade Jermaine Johnson To Titans For T’Vondre Sweat
Jermaine Johnson is the latest defender to see his Jets tenure come to an end under the team’s new regime. The fifth-year edge rusher is on the move. Johnson is being traded by the Jets to the Titans, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat is heading to New
FCC opens inquiry into movement of live sports from broadcast TV to streaming
The NFL’s pivot to streaming isn’t as seamless as the league would hope. Ditching free TV for an ever-expanding array of fee-based platforms has sparked multiple forms of governmental scrutiny. Most recently, the FCC has opened an inquiry regarding the ongoing migration of live sports to streaming. The agency seeks
Five potential Anthony Richardson trade destinations
Less than three years after being selected No. 4 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, quarterback Anthony Richardson’s time with the Indianapolis Colts could be nearing its end. On Thursday, ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder shared that the organization has granted Richardson permission to seek a trade as it works
Kevin O’Connell to Anthony Richardson in 2024: “You’re gonna play a long time in this league”
The mutual interest between the Vikings and Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson should come as no surprise. After the two teams played in Week 9 of the 2024 season, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell sought out Richardson, who had been benched at the time for Joe Flacco. “Do me a favor and
Commanders To Cut C Tyler Biadasz
Tyler Biadasz had one year left on a three-year, $30MM contract. The Commanders are instead moving on early. They are releasing the veteran center, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. This move comes shortly after the team re-signed Andrew Wylie. Despite Wylie working as a backup last season and Biadasz being a
NCAA Committee Proposes Rule Changes for Targeting Suspensions, OPI Penalties, Fair Catch Kick, More
The NCAA’s Division I Football Rules Subcommittee proposed adopting new rules that would go into effect with the 2026 season, including one lessening the punishment for targeting. A player who commits targeting for the first time would still be ejected but wouldn’t miss any time in his team’s next game.
Texans GM calls Stroud trade talk ‘moronic,’ but will he say the same in 2027?
Veterans who could replace Stroud underperformed in 2025 and are on expensive contracts. Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, entering the third year of a four-year, $212.4M contract, tossed a career-high 15 interceptions in 2025. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, meanwhile, is entering the fourth year of a five-year, $230.5M deal
Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell dismisses short-arms concern
Texas A&M edge rusher Cashius Howell had 27 sacks in his five-year college career, with 25 of those coming in his final three seasons. In 2025, Howell won SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors with 11.5 sacks. Shemar Stewart, who Howell played behind in 2024, had only 11 sacks
Cardinals ‘Frustrated’ With Kyler Murray
The Cardinals will explore trades for Kyler Murray this week, but the quarterback’s camp is hoping the team releases him, Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports reports. That would be a best-case scenario for the 28-year-old Murray, who would have the ability to pick his next team in free agency. Cardinals
Brett Veach: Players who would be high on Chiefs’ draft board stayed in college for NIL
College football players who are good enough to turn pro are increasingly choosing to stay in college, where their NIL paychecks can rival what they’d be making in the NFL. Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach said now that the NCAA allows players to make money off their names, images and
Raiders GM has bad news for Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders scored the fewest points per game in the league last season (14.2). Hiring Klint Kubiak as their next head coach should help, but that’s just the beginning. They need to bolster the offensive line and get better quarterback play. That’s why they’re almost guaranteed to take Heisman trophy
Raiders want two first-round picks and a player for Maxx Crosby
Will the Raiders trade defensive end Maxx Crosby? Yes, if they get what they want for him. Per a league source, the Raiders are looking for two first-round picks and a player for the 28-year-old edge rusher. That’s what the Cowboys got for Micah Parsons in August, with the player
Eagles LG Landon Dickerson Coming Back For 2026
After speculation circulated earlier this month on the possibility that Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson could retire after only five years in the league, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport are pointing to Dickerson’s most recent Instagram post as evidence that the 27-year-old will be returning for a sixth
Lamar Jackson Absences Has New Ravens HC Jesse Minter Stressing Importance of OTAs
For many NFL players, especially proven veterans, OTAs are an afterthought and they instead wait until later in the offseason to report to the team’s facility. But new Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter hopes to change players’ attitudes toward OTAs. He said on Chris Simms Unbuttoned on Wednesday that
NFL Scouting Combine: Five under-the-radar prospects to watch
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis is underway, serving as a key showcase for prospects preparing for the draft in Pittsburgh (April 23-25). The event often highlights under-the-radar talents who can dramatically boost their draft stock through strong athletic testing, measurements and interviews. These “sleeper” prospects frequently come from
Broncos to hire Robert Livingston as defensive pass game coordinator
The Broncos dipped into the college ranks to find a replacement for Jim Leonhard as their defensive pass game coordinator. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Broncos will hire University of Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston to fill that spot on Sean Payton’s coaching staff. Leonhard left the Broncos
Latest On Cardinals, QB Kyler Murray
11:40am: The Cardinals will explore trade options for Murray at the Combine this week, per OutKick’s Armando Salguero, who offers the Jets as a potential destination. With a weak quarterback draft class behind projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, a 29-year-old with three years left of a reasonable-priced contract could
New NFL Rumors on Potential Brian Thomas Jr., Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane Trades Ahead of FA
As decision-makers from all 32 NFL teams have descended on Indianapolis for the scouting combine, the offseason trade market is starting to pick up steam heading into the beginning of the new league year in March. The state of Florida is the current home for many potential trade targets given
Bills GM shares ‘challenge’ for Keon Coleman after controversial Terry Pegula comments
One of the most-discussed stories of the Buffalo Bills’ offseason involved team owner Terry Pegula saying during a news conference that former head coach Sean McDermott and not general manager/president of football operations Brandon Beane was responsible for the club acquiring wide receiver Keon Coleman with the 33rd overall pick of the 2024
Lamar Jackson, Kyle Van Noy sound off on NFL’s admission of errors in Steelers-Ravens game
The Week 14 Ravens-Steelers game featured multiple mistakes by the officials. At the time, the NFL admitted one. Today, the league admitted another. The third was apparently admitted, until it wasn’t. For starters, the league admitted after the game that an unnecessary roughness penalty called on defensive tackle Travis Jones
Jets Prepared To Tag RB Breece Hall
Breece Hall does not have a new Jets deal in hand at this point. Nevertheless, a departure should not be expected in his case. When speaking to reporters at the Combine on Tuesday, general manager Darren Mougey reiterated his desire for a Hall agreement to be reached in time for free agency. Failing
Indiana House advances Bears stadium bill by 95-4 vote
The Bears are moving closer to a move to Indiana. Via NBC 5 in Chicago, the Indiana House of Representatives based a bill that would devote up to $1 billion in public funding for a stadium in Indiana by the overwhelming vote of 95-4. That doesn’t mean Illinois is giving
Falcons confirm plans concerning Kirk Cousins, future of QB position
At the official start of the new league year, the Atlanta Falcons will officially turn the page to a new era. With a new head coach in Kevin Stefanski already at the helm, the Falcons will hand the ball, and also the keys to the franchise, to Michael Penix Jr.
Chris Ballard can still “see a future” with Anthony Richardson on the Colts
Anthony Richardson’s first three pro seasons have not gone as he or the Colts would have planned. But it sounds like Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 draft, should be ready for the start of the offseason program in April after missing most of 2025 due to
49ers, LT Trent Williams At Stalemate
Future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams still has one year left on his contract with the 49ers, but he could end up on the free agent market early. Williams and the 49ers are struggling to reach an agreement on an amended deal that would lower his $38.84MM cap
Will Travis Kelce Return to Chiefs? GM Talks ‘Process’ for ‘Icon’ amid NFL Retirement Buzz
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach didn’t provide much insight when addressing the playing status of tight end Travis Kelce in 2026. “Travis is the best. He’s an icon,” the GM said Tuesday. “… We’ll just let that process play out.” Veach told reporters the team has “kind of
49ers reportedly could do Mac Jones a favor amid trade rumors
A recent report indicated that an interested team will “have to knock” the figurative socks off San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch to get Lynch to trade backup quarterback Mac Jones this offseason. Jones signed a two-year deal with the 49ers last March, meaning the club has plenty of say
Competition Committee discusses “aiding the runner,” but no proposals to ban the tush push
The NFL won’t be discussing a proposal to ban the tush push this offseason, but there could be further conversations about other ways that offensive players aid ball carriers. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said on Monday that the deadline for a team to propose a
Falcons Plan To Place Franchise Tag On TE Kyle Pitts
Kyle Pitts is set to spend a sixth season in Atlanta. The veteran tight end is in position to receive the franchise tag, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Pitts will not reach the market based on today’s news. Instead of testing free agency for the first time
AJ Styles Announced for WWE Hall of Fame 2026 by The Undertaker After Retirement
The WWE’s tribute to the retiring AJ Styles was interrupted by a surprise guest on at Monday Night Raw. The Undertaker showed up in the ring to inform Styles that he will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026: It was the culmination of quite the tribute
NFL considering giving massive power to replay officials
Nothing is official yet, but the NFL competition committee is reportedly considering a massive change. The change that is being mulled over has to do with replays. There are already off-field officials, both in the stadium and in New York, who assist the on-field referees when it comes to replay-eligible
NFL invites former Packers training camp QB Taylor Elgersma to throw at the Combine
The Scouting Combine is mostly for players who are draft eligible, but this year at least one quarterback who has already been on an NFL roster will have scouts checking him out in Indianapolis. Free agent quarterback Taylor Elgersma, who spent three months on the Packers’ 90-player roster last summer,
Minor NFL Transactions: 2/23/26
By Connor Byrne | at February 23, 2026 8:17 pm Here is Monday’s lone minor NFL transaction… Buffalo Bills Mathis came into the NFL in 2022 as a Commanders second-round pick, but he has not lived up to his draft stock. The former Alabama lineman missed all but one game