Seahawks sign CB Brandon Johnson, cut TE Harrison Bryant
The Seahawks made a change to their 90-player roster on the eve of training camp. Seattle signed cornerback Brandon Johnson and cut tight end Harrison Bryant on Tuesday. Johnson signed with the Eagles as an undrafted rookie out of Oregon last year and played in three games as a rookie,
ESPN ‘soured’ on Ryan Clark after on-air beef with colleague
ESPN executives apparently did not forget about Ryan Clark’s on-air squabble with former colleague Peter Schrager. Clark was filming an episode of “NFL Live” on Monday when ESPN fired him after over a decade serving as an analyst for the “Worldwide Leader.” A report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand detailed
Pat McAfee addresses ESPN layoffs
ESPN’s clunky rollout of the latest round of layoffs, which included a long list of recognizable names, came at a time when ESPN is reportedly closing in on paying Pat McAfee $60 million per year. That juxtaposition (triple word score) has created an obvious slew of what’s-wrong-with-this-picture? complaints. McAfee addressed
Steelers’ Mason Rudolph, Will Howard To Compete For Backup QB Spot?
Steelers training camp will see Aaron Rodgers resume padded practices with a number of familiar faces. How the rest of the team’s quarterback depth chart will take shape remains to be seen, though. Veteran Mason Rudolph is joined by 2025 sixth-rounder Will Howard and third-round rookie Drew Allar. Rodgers is a roster lock, but only two
Jason Robertson, Stars Agree to $12M Contract in Restricted Free Agency After NHL Trade Rumors
The Dallas Stars have locked in one of the NHL’s top goal scorers for another season. The Stars announced Tuesday that they have signed Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million contract to avoid arbitration. He’s once again eligible for a contract extension on January 1, 2027. “Jason has been
NFL analyst points to huge problem for John Harbaugh, Giants
The New York Giants are obviously hoping and praying that this is the year the team finally earns some respect again. It’s been a rough go for the Giants. Their 4-13 record last season wasn’t pretty. Their 3-14 record the year before was even uglier. But, help is on the
ESPN ties layoffs to NFL Network acquisition
One of my all-time favorite jokes (which may or may not be the untold “joke” from Big Shield) is a simple one that was told by David Letterman during a week of shows from Las Vegas in 1987. It went like this. (And, yes, I found the episode on YouTube.)
49ers CB Renardo Green On ‘Hot Seat’
49ers cornerback Renardo Green was a full-time starter in 2025, but as he enters his third season, his spot may not be secure. Green will go into training camp “on the hot seat,” per Cam Inman of the Mercury News. The 49ers spent a second-round pick in 2024 on Green,
Patrick Beverley Reacts to LeBron Not Announcing Decision, Calls Out His ‘Source’ in Viral Post
Retired point guard Patrick Beverley may not have the answers on LeBron James’ free agency after all. Beverley wrote Monday morning that “rumor has it Bron makes his decision today.” The day came and went without James agreeing to a deal. That brought a response from Beverley on Tuesday: This
Giants OT Jermaine Eluemunor repeats bold Jaxson Dart prediction
Back in March, New York Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor insisted that he thought at the time that second-year pro Jaxson Dart was “going to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this upcoming season.” It appears nothing happened during the Giants’ offseason program to change Eluemunor’s mind regarding his Dart prediction. Jermaine
Nick Sirianni: New Eagles OC Sean Mannion has an “obsession to get better”
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni says his new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, has proven himself before calling a single play. Sirianni says the work ethic Mannion has displayed this offseason is showing how hard he’s going to try to improve the Eagles’ offense. “This dude loves football and he loves
Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield Set To Resume Extension Talks
Time is running out for the Buccaneers to work out a Baker Mayfield extension if he holds firm on his self-imposed negotiating deadline. Training camp is approaching, but another round of contract talks should be forthcoming. Tampa Bay is “prepared to dive in on” negotiations this week, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated
Aaron Rodgers Posts IG Photos with Family, Cites ‘Bonding Week’ amid Rift
As Aaron Rodgers enters his final NFL season, he’ll seemingly have his family by his side. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback posted photos with his parents and brothers on social media on Monday, captioning the post “Another bonding week.” Rodgers has been estranged from his family for years, and they had
The ‘Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers’ quiz
This time last year, the New England Patriots were a team brimming more with potential than expectations. But after winning 14 games and making a Super Bowl appearance last season, Drake Maye and Co. aren’t flying under the radar any longer as they report for 2026 training camp. Maye led
Free agent S Jordan Whitehead cleared to return to football activities
Free agent safety Jordan Whitehead is cleared to resume his football career, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Dr. Alex Vaccaro, the Eagles’ spine specialist, has signed off on Whitehead’s return from neck surgery. Whitehead, 29, recently worked out for the Colts and Texans and is expected to meet with
Fernando Mendoza Likely To Receive Some First-Team Reps
Although the Raiders spent the first overall pick in this year’s draft on former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, veteran free agent pickup Kirk Cousins is the favorite to win the starting job. As rookie head coach Klint Kubiak eases Mendoza in, he will likely “sprinkle” in some first-team reps for
Report: Owners expect another extension for Roger Goodell “in the coming months”
Roger Goodell became the NFL’s Commissioner twenty years ago next month. His tenure is expected to continue beyond the expiration of his current contract in March. Mark Maske reports for Front Office Sports that NFL owners expect to extend Goodell’s deal “in the coming months.” That’s cutting it close, for
Deion Sanders Jr. claps back at Rex Ryan’s latest shot at Shedeur
Long before he made it to the National Football League, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was already a polarizing figure. He was one of the most popular athletes in recent college football history, but he also had his fair share of detractors, including former NFL head coach Rex Ryan. Ryan has
How Falcons View Michael Penix Jr. amid Contract Decision, Tua QB1 Battle Revealed in New NFL Rumors
Entering his third year in the NFL, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is reportedly facing questions about his future with the team. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall painted a bleak outlook for Penix’s chances to earn a long-term contract from the Falcons, especially after they signed veteran Tua Tagovailoa this
Designation Of Neeru Khosla As Controlling Owner May Have Impacted Seahawks Sale
Offering some context to previous reports regarding the two finalists that emerged to purchase the Seahawks – the winning group led by Vinod Khosla and the runner-up group led by Aditya Mittal – Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk says the endgame of the competition became a genuine auction. A
Lawyer says Ryan Gold didn’t know Cardinals’ draft picks
In a statement issued to PFT and others on Sunday, attorney Mike Caspino said the allegations of gambling violations against Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold are “blatantly false.” Caspino elaborated on his position in comments to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As to the claim that Gold engaged in
2026 NFL training camp dates, locations & key storylines for all 32 teams
Training camp marks the official start of the 2026 NFL season. As of today, the league is shifting from offseason speculation to on-field work, with the first camps already underway and the rest set to open over the next week. The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks kicked things off with rookies reporting
Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Says He ‘Sucked All Season’ Prior to Game-Winning HR vs. Dodgers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had the game-winning homer during Sunday’s 2-1 win over the New York Yankees, and the star infielder clearly felt like such a moment was overdue, telling reporters after the game that he’s “sucked all season.” The 28-year-old came into Sunday hitting .224 with 14 homers, 38 RBI,
Former K Jose Borregales Turns To Scouting
It was a bit of a disappointment not to see former Buccaneers kicker Jose Borregales find his place in the NFL. The former Lou Groza-winner quickly fizzled out of Tampa Bay and saw similarly unsuccessful stays in the XFL and CFL. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, though, Borregales
Authorities will explore whether Saquon Barkley burglary was part of a broader ring
Two years after multiple NFL stars had their residences burglarized while they weren’t home, the home of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was invaded on Saturday while he and his family were inside. In addition to trying to solve the case, the authorities will attempt to determine whether the incident
Lions’ Jared Goff may be headed for a career-best season
Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions is one of those quarterbacks that’s flown a bit under the radar. He has the numbers. For the 2024-25 season, Goff played in all 17 games and led the crew with a completion percentage of 72.4%, 4,629 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns and a
The Cardinals don’t have a quarterback competition, in theory (but maybe they will)
The Cardinals don’t have a quarterback competition. In theory. But a competition possibly could emerge. Jacoby Brissett is the starter. He’s not happy with a contract that paid him to be a backup. The Cardinals have yet to adjust his contract to compensate him fairly to be the QB1. Brissett
Sam Ehlinger Could Unseat Jarrett Stidham As Broncos’ QB2?
After re-signing Sam Ehlinger in March, the Broncos have their three-man quarterback group from 2025 in place: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Ehlinger. Stidham has worked as Denver’s second-string passer in each of the past three seasons, operating as Russell Wilson’s QB2 in 2023 and then as Nix’s backup over
What’s Next For Danhausen, Jalen Brunson and More After Saturday Night’s Main Event?
No Superstar’s path to Minneapolis and SummerSlam is cloudier and more uncertain than Sami Zayn’s. He reinvented himself as the Last Real Good Guy, won the Undisputed WWE Championship that had eluded him, lost it nine days later, and has remained in the main event scene. Yet, with Punk and
Tom Brady confirms WWE plans under one condition
Tom Brady is a man of many talents. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is a successful investor, has starred in countless ads and commercials and has fully transitioned to a career in broadcasting. Nevertheless, it looks like the New England Patriots legend is far from done cashing checks and side
The final bidding for the Seahawks was very close
Last Saturday, the Paul G. Allen Estate announced that the Seahawks will be sold (pending approval) to a group led by venture capitalist Vinod Khosla. The bidding between the two finalists was extremely close. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the process eventually consisted of Khosla’s group and
Baker Mayfield Aiming For $50MM Per Year On Next Deal?
Buccaneers veterans will report to training camp on July 28, quarterback Baker Mayfield‘s self-imposed deadline for contract negotiations. If an extension does not come together by then, Mayfield could play out the last season of his current deal and head into 2027 as an impending free agent. Both the Buccaneers
Dak Prescott: It’s Super Bowl or bust every year for the Cowboys
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer embraced Super Bowl expectations recently, saying, “I make no qualms that that’s the goal. The Super Bowl next year is Feb. 14th, 2027. We plan on being there.” Dak Prescott said Friday that’s the goal every year. “That’s the one thing I love about the Cowboys
Raiders could trade Fernando Mendoza for massive return
The Las Vegas Raiders literally just drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and he’s seen as the future for this team. It’s been a rough road for Vegas. We’re talking a 3-14 record last year and 4-13 in 2024. But, that’s in the past, and Tom Brady and company are ready for
Drake Bets $1.5M on Lionel Messi, Argentina to Beat Spain in 2026 World Cup Final
Drake has bet $1.5 million on Argentina to defeat Spain in 90 minutes (plus stoppage time) at the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday. “What’s that saying??? Better luck next time…say less,” Drake posted on Instagram. Drake bet Argentina to win in regulation. If he wins, Drake will earn a
No Indications Of Tanner McKee Trade Amid QB2 Battle
A few weeks after the Eagles fell disappointingly short in their efforts to retain their status as Super Bowl Champions, Zach Berman of The Athletic laid out the blueprint of an offseason plan for how the team might work their way back to the pinnacle of the sport. This plan
Knicks’ Tyler Kolek Goes Undercover in Fanatics Fest Video After Trending Clip From Title Parade
New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is testing out his recognizability after police briefly tried to stop him from celebrating at his team’s championship parade. Kolek walked around Fanatics Fest this week in New York as part of a promotion for DICK’s, which gave away prizes to any fan who
Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill reunion can still happen under one condition
For years, Tyreek Hill’s return to Missouri has been considered a strong possibility. The Kansas City Chiefs haven’t had an explosive playmaker since they traded the eight-time Pro Bowler to the Miami Dolphins, and he’s also flirted with the organization multiple times. There were strong rumors tying them together this
Eric DeCosta: Last year was a “lost season” for Rashod Bateman, this year we’re excited
Last summer, the Ravens signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension. They did not get their money’s worth, as Bateman struggled through an ankle injury and finished with a career-low 224 receiving yards. But Ravens General Manager Eric Decosta says he does not regret his
Rams Not Discussing Money With Aaron Donald; Decision Could Come By Camp
After a recent workout in Los Angeles, a Rams-Aaron Donald reunion is “starting to gain steam,” according to Bleacher Report’s James Palmer. Donald’s potential return to the football field has grown from a tantalizing prospect to a serious possibility over the six weeks since the Rams’ blockbuster move for Myles
Lionel Messi Reacts to Viral Photo of Him with Lamine Yamal as Baby Ahead of FIFA World Cup Final
A viral photo from a 2007 UNICEF fundraising photoshoot featuring then-Barcelona star Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal has made the rounds and increased in notoriety during this World Cup, which will now feature Messi’s Argentina and Yamal’s Spain facing off in the final on Sunday. On Friday, former
Maxx Crosby’s updated trade value might re-ignite a bidding war
The Las Vegas Raiders starred in one of the most bizarre storylines in recent NFL history, and that’s a lot to say. They agreed to trade superstar pass-rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, only to bring him back home when health concerns led them to back out of the
Robert Griffin III hints at a Netflix documentary on the day he tore his ACL
Five years after former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III announced, then scrapped, a tell-all book about his time with an inherently dysfunctional franchise, Griffin is apparently ready to tell his story. Or at least part of it. Griffin, while wearing a full uniform of the franchise he played for in
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/17/26
By Ely Allen | at July 17, 2026 6:26 pm Friday’s minor transactions from around the NFL: New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Thomas didn’t play in 2025, only spending two weeks on the Colts’ practice squad. In 2024, the former Rams sixth-round pick played eight games for the Patriots,
Robert Kraft on Mike Vrabel: “No one is infallible”
The story of the offseason has created short-term professional complications for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel but no long-term impact on his job security. Patriots coach Robert Kraft made that clear on Friday. Kraft commented on Vrabel during Friday’s episode of First Take on ESPN. Appearing with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin,
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby seems to drop major hint about future
Regardless of the existence of what have been referred to as “absolutely exhausting” trade rumors, there has been zero legitimate sign that either the Las Vegas Raiders or star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby wants to end their working relationship amid the NFL’s ongoing summer break. On Friday, Crosby seemed to confirm his intentions
Panthers re-sign OL Brady Christensen
The Panthers have brought back an offensive lineman. Carolina announced on Friday that the club has re-signed Brady Christensen to a one-year deal. Christensen, 29, has spent his entire career with the Panthers. A third-round pick in 2021, Christensen has appeared in 59 career games with 34 starts. He was
Panthers Re-Sign OL Brady Christensen
Earlier this month, Brady Christensen received full medical clearance upon completing his rehab from a torn Achilles. The veteran offensive lineman has quickly managed to line up his next deal. The Panthers announced on Friday that Christensen has been re-signed. The sixth-year veteran has spent his entire career in Carolina, and that
Real Salt Lake Apologizes to J.J. Watt, Honors Kealia Ohai Watt in Social Media Post
Real Salt Lake has apologized to Kealia Ohai Watt and J.J. Watt after Ohai Watt was not recognized in a social media post on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the Watt family arrived in Salt Lake City to watch Burnley FC take on Real Salt Lake in a friendly. The Watts are
The ‘Rushing TD leaders by NFL team’ quiz
Five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara has spent his entire nine-year career with the New Orleans Saints, but there was speculation his time in the Big Easy was over. But with Kamara entering the final season of his two-year, $24.5 million contract, Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football reported he and the