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It was a long time coming. It could be a long time going. The first sentence of the press release calls the deal between ESPN and the NFL a “non-binding agreement.” Which makes it even weaker than a Jerry Jones handshake deal. It’s not binding because the federal government must

Antonio Pierce was with the Raiders for three seasons — with one and a half of them as the team’s head coach. But after the organization fired him after a 4-13 record in 2024, Pierce is spending some time with his former organization’s biggest rival. Via multiple reporters on the

Falcons first-round pick Jalon Walker has been dealing with a hamstring injury during training camp, but the edge rusher has improved enough to return to the field on a limited basis. On Wednesday, head coach Raheem Morris said that the team’s seen enough progress to give Walker the green light

Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn isn’t taking part in Wednesday’s joint practice with the Browns. The team announced that Horn is sitting out of the practice after being involved in a car accident on his way to the team’s facility. Horn, who was alone in his vehicle, was not transported to

The deliberate James Cook hold-in has reached a third day. The Bills running back stopped practicing on Sunday, calling it a “business” decision. He didn’t practice on Monday. The team was off on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he will again not practice. And it makes sense. One unfortunate move, and Cook

The Packers hadn’t drafted a receiver in the first round since 2002 before they selected Matthew Golden in April. It’s early, but quarterback Jordan Love has been impressed with the young wideout. In an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark for This is Football, Love called Golden the Packers’ most impressive

The Ravens got to work against another team for the first time on Tuesday and their joint practice with the Colts made for a good time to check in on the offense. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken is moving into his third season calling the plays in Baltimore and reports from

The Seahawks won’t be playing the majority of their starters during Thursday’s preseason game against the Raiders and that will give players further down the depth chart a chance to make an impression. If things go the same way they have gone at camp, rookie wide receiver Tory Horton will

ESPN announced that they have agreed to acquire NFL Network and other media assets in exchange for the NFL taking a 10 percent equity stake in ESPN and the network made another announcement about their relationship with the NFL on Tuesday. The two sides have agreed to a multi-year extension

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has not practiced in training camp due to a back injury and a report on Wednesday sheds some light on the nature of what Stafford is dealing with this summer. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that an aggravated disc is keeping Stafford off the field.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said “the work was so good” during Tuesday’s joint practice with the Colts and that both teams did their best to “keep it healthy,” but there was one notable exception to the latter point. Colts running back Tyler Goodson and Ravens defensive back Keyon Martin

For 14 seasons, Pete Carroll’s home stadium was Lumen Field. Now, after a year away from the sideline, Carroll’s first preseason game as Raiders head coach will be at that same location. But when asked about it on Tuesday, Carroll noted he doesn’t see it as a big deal. “It’s

The Packers signed offensive lineman Lecitus Smith on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com reports. In a corresponding move, the team waived wide receiver Sam Brown Jr. with an injury designation. The Steelers cut Smith in May after claiming him off waivers from the Patriots in March. The Cardinals made Smith

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is officially a member of the Buccaneers. Bridgewater visited with the team on Tuesday and took a physical that went well enough for the Bucs to announce his signing. Punter Jake Julien was waived to make space for Bridgewater on the roster. Bridgewater joined the Lions late

When Panthers head coach Dave Canales benched quarterback Bryce Young just two games into last season, some wondered if Young was already done as Carolina’s franchise quarterback. But heading into this season, there’s no doubt about Young’s status. Canales said on NFL Network that Young wasn’t happy about being benched

Patriots owner Robert Kraft sees the deal that will make NFL Media part of ESPN and give the NFL 10 percent ownership of ESPN as another step toward the league’s global growth ambitions. “I think we’ve hooked up with the best partners we can have,” Kraft told NFL Network. “That

You can expect to see quarterback Kyler Murray on the field on Saturday night. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters in his Tuesday press conference that starters, including Murray, will play in the club’s preseason opener against the Chiefs. “I told them last night, they’re going to play,” Gannon

The deal between ESPN and the NFL for various media assets, including NFL Network, is reportedly done. It has yet to be announced. Coincidentally, ESPN’s parent company has an earnings call on Wednesday. And there’s a belief that the call will include an announcement of the massive transaction that reportedly

When Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison agreed to a plea to settle his DUI case last month, it opened the door for the NFL to take disciplinary action against him. The NFL did exactly that on Tuesday. Addison has been suspended three games for a violation of the league’s substance

Shedeur Sanders hasn’t had many opportunities in practice. He will get them this week. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports that Sanders is expected to start Friday night’s preseason opener against the Panthers. Sanders will get an opportunity to prep with the first-team this week too, per Cabot, when he

Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard left practice early Tuesday. Howard injured his right hand and is begin evaluated, coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. Tomlin said he thought it came on a center-quarterback exchange. Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show said Howard gave a thumb’s up as he left the

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will turn 32 this month and is heading into his 12th NFL season, but you’d never know that from seeing him on the practice field in training camp. That’s the word from Bucs General Manager Jason Licht, who said it’s “unreal” how good Evans looks

Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons requested a trade Friday. Owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that he has not talked to Parsons or his representation, David Mulugheta. Jones confirmed no one in the team’s front office has had a conversation with Mulugheta since Jones thought he had a verbal agreement

The bizarre, clunky situation between the Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons continues to get more bizarre and more clunky. The Cowboys believe they had a deal in place with Parsons in March, based on conversations and a supposed handshake. On Tuesday, Jones was asked about the failure to reduce to

Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been found guilty of multiple dog-fighting charges. Via the Associated Press, the 54-year-old Johnson was convicted on six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to

Kyren Williams got what he wanted, and now he can give his mom what she wanted. The Rams running back agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension on Tuesday, allowing his mother to retire. “When I called my mom, she just said, ‘I can’t stop crying,’” Williams said, via Stu

Keenan Allen is back with the Chargers. The team announced that they have agreed to terms on a contract with the wide receiver. The team did not disclose those terms, but NFL Media reports it is a one-year, $8.52 million deal. Allen spent the first 11 seasons of his career