Bipartisan effort begins to repeal gambling portion of big, beautiful bill
The big, beautiful bill may have been too big. Buried in the 900-plus-page piece of legislation was a provision that makes it much harder to gamble for a living by limiting deductions to 90 percent, not 100 percent, of losses. Three days after President Trump signed the bill into law,
Dak Prescott: “Exciting as hell” to throw to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is back to full strength after last season’s hamstring injury and that means he can turn his focus from rehabilitation to the upcoming season. It will be his first season playing with wide receiver George Pickens, who joined the team in a trade with the Steelers
Checking In On Unresolved Edge Rusher Situations
At the offseason’s outset, we projected the edge rusher market — which had not moved too much aside from Nick Bosa‘s contract since T.J. Watt‘s 2021 extension — would take center stage due to the volume of marquee players entering contract years. The fireworks have not disappointed. The Raiders entered
Brett Veach: Travis Kelce may not have it every week, but he can find it when we need it
Travis Kelce is 35 years old and is currently the oldest tight end in the NFL. And that means the Chiefs don’t expect him to sustain quite the same level of play he was at during his prime. But they think they can get prime Kelce when they really need
Patrick Mahomes addresses ‘revenge tour’ talk after Super Bowl loss
Shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in February, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu warned that quarterback Patrick Mahomes would go “on a revenge tour” this coming fall. During a Monday appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, Mahomes poured some cold water
Cardinals fans will pay $2,500 and up for team-sponsored trip to game in Dallas
The Cardinals have found a new way to make money off their fans traveling to road games. The team today unveiled a new program called Cardinals Premier Travel, in which the team will provide a private flight, two nights in a hotel, a team-sponsored tailgate and welcome reception, and other
Does this five-time Pro Bowl WR make sense for Raiders?
Could the Raiders entertain bringing back a former WR in a possible reunion? CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin believes Amari Cooper makes sense in a possible return to Las Vegas, saying “Cooper knows the franchise well” and “they’d use some of their excess salary cap space on a pass target.” Cooper
Former Steelers, Lions, Giants scout Tim Rooney dies at 84
Tim Rooney, the nephew of Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. and a long-time executive for the Steelers, Lions, and Giants has died. He was 84. Via Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rooney passed on Tuesday morning, after a short bout with cancer. A coach at Villanova, Tim Rooney joined
Broncos Likely To Use Marvin Mims As WR2
Courtland Sutton‘s extension talks certainly can include a point that the former John Elway draftee’s 1,081 receiving yards last season more than doubled the next-closest Broncos weapon. Although Denver was linked to Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka in Round 1, the team did not make a significant investment at the position
Recently retired LB C.J. Mosley launches a full-service sports agency
C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL last month. It didn’t take him long to find a second career. Mosely announced Tuesday he is launching Legacy Trust Sports Group, a full-service sports agency co-founded with longtime business partner Brandon Wassel. “Coaching was never my path, but guiding, mentoring and
Insider explains how Flacco could lose Browns’ QB competition
Throughout the spring and summer, outlets such as FanDuel Sportsbook have listed 40-year-old Joe Flacco as the betting favorite (-102 odds as of Tuesday afternoon) to win the competition for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job. The competition also features Kenny Pickett (+200 odds), rookie Dillon Gabriel (+500 odds) and
Marvin Mims: You can really feel the times are changing for the Broncos
Wide receiver Marvin Mims wasn’t around for most of the Broncos’ eight-season playoff drought, but he was around long enough to notice a difference in the team heading into the 2025 season. The Broncos snapped that drought by qualifying for the playoffs last season. They were quickly ousted by the
Joe Burrow canceled $3M purchase after home burglary
Joe Burrow nixed an enormous purchase after his home was burglarized last season. In season two of Netflix’s “Quarterback,” released on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback revealed that he canceled plans to purchase a replica Batmobile for $3M after the robbery. Burrow first told Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins
Cowboys extend training camp agreement with Oxnard through 2030
Later this month, for the 19th time, the Cowboys will hold training camp in Oxnard, California. They will have the next five camps there as well. The Cowboys and the city of Oxnard agreed to a five-year contract extension to keep training camp in the city through 2030, Joseph Hoyt
LB C.J. Mosley Retires, Launches Agency
July 8: Mosley’s retirement won’t keep him completely away from football. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Mosley is launching Legacy Trust Sports Group, a full-service sports agency co-founded with longtime business partner Brandon Wassel. “Coaching was never my path, but guiding, mentoring and doing the right thing has always been in
Insider addresses chatter about T.J. Watt possibly holding out
A Monday update indicated that star pass-rusher T.J. Watt could stay away from the Pittsburgh Steelers through at least the start of training camp if he doesn’t receive his desired contract extension before Pittsburgh players report for camp on July 23. During Tuesday’s edition of ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” program, NFL insider Adam Schefter
Gayle Benson will join Saints delegation in France
The NFL’s effort to expand its global audience includes big-picture initiatives and team-by-team efforts. Via Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints are spreading the word to France, with a delegation that includes linebacker Demario Davis. Owner Gayle Benson will join the group later in the week, to
Latest On Commanders’ Pursuit Of New Stadium At RFK Site
The Commanders are pursuing a return to the nation’s capital, but the D.C. Council is unlikely to approve a $3.7 billion deal championed by Mayor Muriel Bowser before a July 15 deadline, according to Jenny Gathright of The Washington Post. In January, former President Joe Biden signed into law a
Dak Prescott: I’m healthy, I’ll be full go for training camp
While it’s not much of a surprise, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott delivered some positive news on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at his youth football camp in Southlake, Texas, Prescott said that he’s expecting to be fully cleared for the start of training camp later this month. “I’m healthy as I’ll
Troubling details emerge from Cowboys WR’s arrest
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin is facing two charges after he was arrested over the weekend, and some new details about the alleged incident have surfaced. Turpin was arrested following a traffic stop on Saturday in Allen, Texas. The return specialist was charged with possession of marijuana and unlawful
Maxx Crosby happy with the culture Pete Carroll is creating: “Not fake energy”
At 73, Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest head coach. But this offseason he was running around the practice field as he has throughout his coaching career, and that’s making an impression on the Raiders. Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby says the way Carroll builds a culture is contagious,
Dak updates on injury recovery, discusses what Pickens offers
The 2024 Dallas Cowboys fell to 3-5 on the campaign on the same day that quarterback Dak Prescott went down with what became a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 9. While speaking with reporters at his youth football camp in Texas on Tuesday, Prescott offered an encouraging update regarding his hamstring as he prepares
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Fully Healthy
A hamstring injury limited Dak Prescott to eight games in 2024. Dallas’ quarterback managed to take part in spring practices, however, and he has continued to make progress in his recovery. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Prescott said (via ESPN’s Todd Archer) he is now fully healthy. A final checkup
Brock Purdy on Deebo Samuel departure: It sucks, we had an awesome relationship
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is adjusting to life with a new contract and he’ll have to adjust to life without wide receiver Deebo Samuel when he gets on the field this fall. Samuel moved on to the Commanders in a trade earlier this offseason, which marked a major change to
Steelers legend calls out team’s handling of former first-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers have moved past quarterback Kenny Pickett, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw hasn’t. During a recent podcast appearance, the four-time Super Bowl-winning former Steelers quarterback ripped the team’s handling of Pickett, the No. 20 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. “A first-rounder, got rid
Release Candidate: David Ojabo
David Ojabo entered the NFL with high expectations despite the Achilles tear he suffered shortly before being drafted. The Ravens edge rusher has not developed as hoped, however, and his ability to retain a roster spot this summer will be worth watching. During Michigan’s Pro Day, Ojabo suffered his torn Achilles.
As 20th year at CBS commences, James Brown is in talks for an extension
James Brown moved from Fox to CBS in 2006. As he approaches his 20th season with his current network, he’s potentially going to stick around a lot longer. Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that Brown is negotiating an extension to remain the host of The NFL Today. His current deal
NFL personnel director thinks Giants’ Lawrence should’ve won major award
The 2024 New York Giants fell to 2-10 on the season the same day that star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II went down with what became a season-ending elbow injury. While Lawrence made just 12 starts for what became a 3-14 club, league executives, coaches and scouts surveyed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler for a piece published
Jaguars to hold eight open training camp practices
Jaguars fans will have eight chances to see first-round pick Travis Hunter play wide receiver and defensive back during this summer’s training camp. The team announced their training camp schedule on Tuesday and July 23 will be the first open practice of the summer. The Jaguars will also welcome fans
Could Dolphins part ways with QB Tua Tagovailoa after 2025 season?
As The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen noted, the Miami Dolphins could undergo a franchise reset by parting ways with head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier if the club fails to secure a playoff victory in its fourth season under McDaniel. Meanwhile, Miami signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212.4M deal
Big Shield print edition is available for pre-order, too
The ebook was easy. Setting up the print edition for pre-order took a little extra work. Thanks for our friends at Amazon, it’s up and running. You can pre-order the paperback version of Big Shield now, for only $14.99. The ebook can still be pre-ordered for the criminally low price
Falcons’ Draft Plans Would Have Altered Free Agency Approach
Last March, the Falcons’ decision to sign Kirk Cousins seemed to put to rest questions about their plans at the quarterback spot over the intermediate future. The following month, however, Atlanta selected Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the draft. It was reported in the immediate aftermath of that move Cousins was
Patrick Mahomes: Maxx Crosby is the best pass rusher I’ve played against
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby tend to mix it up a bit when they play one another twice a year as division rivals. While Mahomes has gotten the better of the Raiders throughout his career, sporting a 10-2 record against the club entering 2025, the
Reporter expands on why Steelers traded George Pickens
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest post-draft splashes of the offseason when they traded wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-rounder. During a Monday appearance on Fox Sports Radio, NFL insider Adam
Aaron Rodgers may be surprised to hear there’s no Jeffrey Epstein client list
The controversial claim that the much-discussed Jeffrey Epstein client list doesn’t exist would not ordinarily overlap with the NFL. But there’s not much about Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that is ordinary. In early 2024, Rodgers stirred up a firestorm of controversy for Pat McAfee and ESPN by suggesting that ABC
The ‘2025 NFL Pro Bowl starters’ quiz
Happy 29th birthday to Baltimore Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey! Humphrey is a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time First Team All-NFL selection in his eight year career, snatching 19 interceptions in his career while forcing 15 fumbles (including a league-leading eight in 2020). He set a personal-best with six picks
Joe Burrow on burglary at his home: The kind of year it was
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one of the subjects of the newly released season of Quarterback on Netflix and part of his appearance on the show chronicles his reaction to the burglary at his home that occurred while he was leading the team to a win over the Cowboys in
Would Cousins have signed with Falcons if he knew they’d select Penix Jr.?
In the spring of 2024, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins didn’t deny that he may not have left the Minnesota Vikings to sign with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency had he known that Atlanta would select signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of last year’s draft. In comments shared during
Kirk Cousins felt “a little bit misled” when Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.
After the Falcons shocked the football-following world by making quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, Cousins was asked by reporters whether he might have made a different decision in free agency if he’d known about the plan to take a quarterback. “I don’t really
Could Steelers’ T.J. Watt hold out during training camp?
Back in the summer of 2021, Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt completed a “hold-in” and participated in individual drills during training camp until he received his desired contract extension ahead of the start of that regular season. Watt once again is looking for a pay raise this summer. During a
Report: NFL “could” attempt to extend media deals before 2029
The NFL’s current TV deals technically run through 2033. But the league has the ability to pull the plug four years early — and it undoubtedly will. The likelihood of open season after the 2029 season could result in another potential solution. John Ourand of Puck reports that the NFL
After a one-year break, Quarterback returns
Two years ago, Quarterback on Netflix became the most pleasant surprise of the summer, an inside look at the 2022 seasons for Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. Then came the 2023 season. And no quarterbacks wanted to do it. So, last year, Quarterback took a seat. Receiver replaced
Dolphins have interest in Asante Samuel Jr., but his dad says they have “no leadership”
In May, the Dolphins were showing interest in free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. They may have even more need for him now that they’ve traded Jalen Ramsey, but recent comments from Samuel’s father would suggest that there will be no signing. Former All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel Sr. blasted the
Terry McLaurin ‘Not Happy’ With Commanders Extension Talks
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is “not happy with where things are with an extension,” according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Bleacher Report’s Joseph Zucker). McLaurin and the Commanders have been working on a new contract throughout the offseason, and this is not the first report of his dissatisfaction with
Former Cowboys TE Pettis Norman dies at 86
Former Cowboys tight end Pettis Norman has died, the team announced Monday. Norman was 86. “We mourn the passing of former tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman,” the team wrote in a statement. “Known for his selfless leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to creating equal opportunity, we
Dan Orlovsky Agrees To Extension At ESPN
Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky has agreed to terms with ESPN on a contract extension, according to Ryan McCarthy and Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports. Orlovsky was drafted by the Lions in 2005 and remained active in the NFL for a decade. He logged 26 appearances across seven seasons with
Clark Hunt’s 9-year-old relative dies in the Texas floods
Janie Hunt, the 9-year-old cousin of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, died in the fatal floods in Texas last week. According to the Dallas Morning News, Janie Hunt of Dallas was one of the missing campers from Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country. Her body was found and identified Saturday
Terry Bradshaw makes a crack about Tom Brady’s Fox contract
When we last heard from Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw, he was telling Aaron Rodgers to “chew on bark.” Bradshaw now has a bone to pick with another all-time great. Sort of. Appearing on something called To The Point — Home Services Podcast (i.e., Terry got a nice little
Eagles will get their Super Bowl rings on July 18
The Eagles were supposed to receive their Super Bowl LIX rings on June 6. “Production issues” delayed the ceremony. There’s a new date. Per the team, the championship rings will be distributed on Friday, July 18. That’s four days before the Eagles report for training camp. And it gives them
















































