Proposed Tisch transfers value the Giants at $10.8 billion
The value of NFL teams keeps going up and up. It’s now a given that franchises have an 11-figure value. As evidenced by the latest valuation of a team at nearly $11 billion. Per Mike Ozanian of CNBC, via Sports Business Journal, the proposed transfer of the equity held by
Steelers may have an obvious replacement for Aaron Rodgers
With most of the primary options already off the table, the Pittsburgh Steelers might be left in an uncomfortable position if Aaron Rodgers retires. The Steelers haven’t shown any signs of wanting to rebuild, and not having their future Hall of Famer at quarterback would throw a huge wrench in their
Tom Brady skips over question about failed Maxx Crosby trade
After Saturday’s inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Tom Brady met with reporters. And while most of the questions focused on flag football, he got one about the tackle football team he partially owns. Unfortunately, it was a two-pronged inquiry that allowed him to non-answer one half, and to completely ignore
Georgia LT Monroe Freeling Generating Considerable Buzz; Browns A Possible Landing Spot, Could Trade Down
Since left tackle is a premium position, the top collegiate LTs in a given class frequently hear their names called in the first hour of the NFL draft. This year should be no different, and Miami’s Francis Mauigoa and Utah’s Spencer Fano have long been viewed as possible top-10 selections
Teams on Upset Alert in Day 4 of 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament
Opponent: No. 7 KentuckyMoneyline: Iowa State (-205) Unlike many of the teams we’ve highlighted in our upset alert articles, the Iowa State Cyclones showed no signs of stumbling in the first round, cruising to a 108-74 victory over No. 15 seed Tennessee State. However, they lost second-team All-American Joshua Jefferson
Giants RB Cam Skattebo apologizes for controversial comments
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is at the center of a social media storm this weekend, and it has nothing to do with football. Skattebo, selected out of Arizona State in the 2025 NFL Draft, dismissed both CTE and asthma as fake on the “Bring the Juice” podcast
Tom Brady drops a hint after a day of tossing dimes
While it quickly became clear that current and former NFL players can’t compete in flag football against experienced high-level flag-football players by simply showing up and playing, one basic fact was abundantly clear during the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic. Tom Brady can still grip it and rip it. He
Bengals Eyed Multiple Free Agent Pass Rush Additions
The Bengals were among the teams to make a pass rush addition early in free agency. Boye Mafe was added on a three-year, $60MM deal after playing out his rookie contract in Seattle. Expectations will be high for Mafe as he looks to replace Trey Hendrickson‘s production. The four-time Pro Bowler’s Bengals
Team USA wins inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic
Tackle football is very different from flag football. Current and former NFL players found that out on Saturday, against the U.S. men’s national flag football team. Team USA went 3-0 against the pair of hand-picked teams of pro players (with a smattering of non-football players) to win the inaugural Fanatics
Joe Burrow scaring fans with intense play in flag football game
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had fans very concerned with how hard he was playing in Saturday’s flag football event. Burrow was one of several NFL players taking part in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles on Saturday, and he certainly did not go easy. At one point,
Lindsey Vonn Posts Workout Video Amid Rehab for Gruesome Leg Injury, ‘Making Progress Slowly’
Lindsey Vonn is back to doing pull-ups less than two months after suffering a severe leg injury while racing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn posted a video on Saturday of her working out with her leg in a cast and a pair of crutches at her side. “Making
Wink, Jets, Bisaccia, Broncos, Eagles, Martin
Former NFL defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale was a strong candidate to take the same role with the Jets this offseason. Martindale was the only coach to fly in for an interview and meet with the Jets twice, but talks fell apart after head coach Aaron Glenn decided he would
Steelers to sign OL Brock Hoffman
The Steelers are still waiting for word on quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s plans for the 2026 season, but they have reportedly moved to add another of head coach Mike McCarthy’s former charges to the roster. Longtime Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly reports that they have agreed to sign offensive lineman Brock Hoffman.
49ers have made a decision about Trent Williams
The San Francisco 49ers and Trent Williams still haven’t reached a new deal. There were rumblings about the Niners potentially trading or releasing their All-Pro left tackle if he didn’t agree to a restructured contract. That’s why, with the deadline arriving and no imminent deal, they had to make a
2026 Men's NCAA Tournament, B/R Expert Predictions for Second Round
Thursday’s and Friday’s nonstop action has trimmed the 2026 NCAA tournament with 32 programs headed to the second round. This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Falcons To Acquire S Sydney Brown
The Eagles and Falcons have agreed on a trade that will send safety Sydney Brown from Philadelphia to Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The teams will also swap fourth- and sixth-round picks. The Eagles will receive the 114th and 197th choices, while the Falcons will get the 122nd and
Panthers agree to terms with TE Feleipe Franks, OLB Nick Hampton
The Panthers have agreed to terms with tight end Feleipe Franks and outside linebacker Nick Hampton, the team announced Friday night. Both are core special teams players. Franks, 28, will sign a one-year deal. He returns for a second stint with the Panthers, having played 16 games with the team
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers. Here’s a look at the top small-school prospects entering the 2026 NFL Draft. 1 of 25 Curtis Allen, RB, Virginia Union Kevin Whitlock /
DJ Chark announces his retirement
Wide receiver DJ Chark announced his retirement on Friday. Chark has not played in the NFL since 2024, remaining a free agent all of the 2025 season after the Falcons released him during training camp. “After much contemplation, I have decided to share a proper farewell as I navigate retirement,”
Chiefs Re-Sign LB Jack Cochrane
The Chiefs are bringing back Jack Cochrane for a fifth season. The linebacker announced on Friday that he “just signed back for another year.” Cochrane, undrafted from South Dakota in 2022, has earned two Super Bowl rings in Kansas City during his four-year career. He was also part of an
Brian Flores case moves forward, slowly but inevitably
It’s been more than four years since Brian Flores filed his landmark race discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and various teams. The case remains stuck at square one. The six teams that are the subject of claims made by Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton — the Dolphins, Giants, Broncos,
Jets linked with two big-name veteran quarterbacks amid Allar whispers
Even after the New York Jets brought veteran Geno Smith back to the organization to serve as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season, rumors suggested the Jets also wanted to sign fellow journeyman Carson Wentz. However, Wentz has since returned to the Minnesota Vikings. Thus, some understandably have wondered if
Browns hosting WR Denzel Boston for pre-draft visit
The Browns are meeting with one of the top wide receivers in this year’s draft class on Friday. Field Yates of ESPN reports that Denzel Boston will be visiting with the team. Boston spent the last four years at the University of Washington and played sparingly his first two seasons.
Bucs Made ‘Significantly Higher’ Mike Evans Offer Than 49ers
Mike Evans‘ decorated Buccaneers tenure came to an end last week when he agreed to join the 49ers. His departure was not the result of Tampa Bay losing a bidding war, though. During his first public comments since losing Evans, general manager Jason Licht spoke about the negotiating process in this case.
Ranking Day 1 Men’s NCAA Tournament Cinderella Teams after Big First Day of Upsets
The Upset: 82-78 (OT) vs. No. 6 North Carolina Next Up: Illinois Fighting Illini It’s hard to believe, but Wednesday was the 10-year anniversary of what had been VCU’s most recent victory in the NCAA tournament. And by halftime against North Carolina, we were already formulating this team’s obituary in
Latest Vikings QB reunion another bad sign for J.J. McCarthy’s future
After signing quarterback Kyler Murray earlier in free agency, the Minnesota Vikings double-dipped at the position by reuniting with a former starter. On Thursday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared that Carson Wentz is re-signing with the organization on a one-year deal after spending the 2025 season in Minnesota. Last year,
NFL blames replacement officials plan on NFL Referees Association
On Wednesday, the league had no comment on the emergence of indications that the league has begun compiling a roster of replacement officials, in the event the NFL again locks out its game officials. On Thursday, the league issued a lengthy comment blaming the development on the NFL Referees Association.
Patriots Notes: Williams, Barmore, Hollins
Terrell Williams was hired by the Patriots last offseason to be the team’s defensive coordinator. He was away from the organization during minicamp while dealing with a medical issue, and it was later revealed that the 51-year-old had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Linebackers coach Zak Kuhr took over the
Saints re-sign DE Chris Rumph
The Saints have re-signed veteran defensive end Chris Rumph, the team announced Thursday. Rumph initially signed with the Saints in the 2025 offseason, following Brandon Staley after Staley became New Orleans’ defensive coordinator. The two were together with the Chargers from 2021-23. Rumph played 30 percent of the Saints’ defensive
49ers hosting Texas A&M star wideout for top-30 visit
The San Francisco 49ers will host Texas A&M standout wide receiver KC Concepcion for a top-30 visit, college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported Thursday. The top-30 visit could signal San Francisco has serious interest in drafting the electric wideout. The NFL Draft is April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Each year NFL
Dolphins sign LS Taybor Pepper
The Dolphins have added a new long snapper to their roster. They announced the signing of Taybor Pepper on Thursday. It will be Pepper’s second stint with the team as he was also in Miami during the 2019 season. Pepper moved on to the 49ers the next year and remained
Eagles, K Jake Elliott Agree To Revised Contract
Eagles kicker Jake Elliott accepted a revised contract, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, which reduces his 2026 pay by $1MM but ensures he will remain on the roster this season. Elliott, 31, signed a four-year extension with the Eagles in 2024 worth $6MM per year with $9.7MM in guaranteed money.
Jonathan Jones Flies Plane to Sign Eagles Contract, NFL CB Has Pilot License
Jonathan Jones used his own wings to get to Philadelphia and sign a free-agent contract with the Eagles. Speaking to reporters after signing his deal on Wednesday, Jones explained that he earned his pilot license in 2023 and flew himself into Philadelphia. “Found a little passion for aviation,” Jones said
Penn State’s Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft
It doesn’t feel like it was all that long ago when some legitimately wondered if Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar could eventually emerge as the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, Allar is now trying to prove his worth to interested teams coming off the
Tom Brady would “never say never” to playing Olympic flag football in 2028
This weekend, Tom Brady will participate in a flag football tournament. It could be a precursor to participating in a bigger event two years from now. Via NFL.com, Brady addressed on Tuesday’s episode of Good Morning America whether he’d play Olympic flag football in 2028. “I would never say never,”
Eagles To Acquire QB Andy Dalton From Panthers
The Eagles are trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for quarterback Andy Dalton, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dalton, 38, served as the backup to Bryce Young in Carolina for the last three years. He started one game in 2023 but drew five starts in 2024 with
Caleb Williams seeks trademark protection for “Iceman”
As George Costanza learned in his effort to be known as T-Bone, it’s not easy to create your own nickname. That isn’t stopping Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Williams has applied for multiple trademark protections as to the term “Iceman.” A search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records shows
NFL could be bringing back disastrous ‘replacement refs’
One of the biggest embarrassments of the past few decades of professional football was the NFL using “replacement referees.” In 2012, the league was unable to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. That led to a “lockout” that went 110 days and lasted three weeks into
WR Greg Dortch agrees to one-year deal with Lions
Free agent wide receiver Greg Dortch is signing a one-year deal with the Lions, NFL Media reports. Dortch reunites with new Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who coached Dortch the past three seasons in Arizona. Dortch, 27, has spent the past five seasons with the Cardinals. In 2025, he played
Lions To Sign WR Greg Dortch
By Sam Robinson | at March 18, 2026 4:22 pm Greg Dortch will complete a quick reunion with Drew Petzing. The new Lions offensive coordinator will once again coach his former Cardinals slot charge. Detroit hosted Dortch on a Wednesday visit, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and
Alysa Liu Reveals on Video If She’d Do ‘Dancing With The Stars’ If Offered After Olympic Gold Medal
Don’t expect Team USA star Alysa Liu to swap an ice rink for a ballroom dance floor anytime soon. The two-time Olympic gold medal winner was asked by Entertainment Tonight whether she’d consider competing on Dancing with the Stars. She shook her head no and said nobody from the show
Why Todd Monken may be ‘drawn’ to Sanders over Watson
A recent update indicated that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are essentially on equal ground as it pertains to the Cleveland Browns’ competition for the starting quarterback job. On Wednesday morning, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US repeated previous claims made by others and noted that “Monken is open to the idea
Dolphins, Jets, Cowboys, Browns, Chiefs have two first-round picks in 2026 NFL draft
The 2026 NFL draft is still more than a month away, but five teams have already accumulated two first-round picks. The Dolphins became the latest team to get a second first-rounder when they agreed to trade wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos. Miami will have its own pick (No.
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Addresses Collapsed Ravens Trade
Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby addressed the Ravens’ decision to back out of their trade for him on a recent episode of his podcast, The Rush, offering a detailed timeline of his brief trip to Baltimore. Chatter regarding a potential Crosby trade gained steam in early March, but despite that,
Vikings sign Bills OT Ryan Van Demark to an offer sheet
The Vikings have signed Bills restricted free agent Ryan Van Demark to an offer sheet. The Bills have five days to match what KSTP reports is a one-year, $4.3 million deal. The original-round tender on the former undrafted free agent was $3.52 million. The Bills will not receive compensation if
Vikings are signing a six-time All-Pro in free agency
The Minnesota Vikings are adding a very decorated free agent (albeit at a less-heralded position). Minnesota announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to sign veteran punter Johnny Hekker in free agency. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that Hekker is getting a one-year contract from the Vikings. The 36-year-old
Vikings agree to terms with P Johnny Hekker
The Vikings have agreed to terms with punter Johnny Hekker, the team announced Tuesday. Hekker, 36, spent last season with the Titans, who signed Tommy Townsend last week. He played in all 17 games and punted 78 times for a 46.8-yard average and a 40.3-yard net. Hekker had seven touchbacks
Raiders Sign G Spencer Burford
The Raiders remain active into the second week of free agency. The team announced the signing of guard Spencer Burford on Tuesday. It’s a one-year deal, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 first reported an agreement was in the works. Burford, 25, spent the first four
Matt Leinart Explains Rejecting USC’s Multiple Requests to Unretire Jersey, ‘Absolutely F–king Not’
Legendary college quarterback Matt Leinart isn’t letting his legacy at USC be altered in any way. During an episode of his Throwbacks podcast, Leinart revealed that he’s turned down multiple requests from the Trojans to unretire his famed No. 11 jersey. “When I was at USC, I got my number
Kenneth Walker was ‘irked’ with Seahawks before his departure
Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seattle Seahawks may have been a long time coming. Walker was “privately irked” at having to share the running back job with Zach Charbonnet last season, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. Walker’s exit was largely sealed in late January when
















































