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
Cowboys take calculated risk in tagging George Pickens
The Cowboys have a predicament. They want to keep receiver George Pickens, but they don’t want to pay him fair market value. And so they plan to use the collectively-bargained device that gives each team the power to keep one free agent per year from becoming a free agent. They
Cowboys clarify Pickens plan at combine, but key questions remain
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t letting George Pickens test the market, but they’re still at risk of losing the star wide receiver. At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Monday, Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones said the Cowboys still plan to place the franchise tag on Pickens (a
Bills unveil jersey patch for new Highmark Stadium
The Bills will be moving into a new stadium for the 2026 season and they’ll commemorate the moment with a patch on their jerseys. The team unveiled the design for a patch that they’ll wear for their first home game at the new Highmark Stadium. The date for that game
Mutual Interest Between Bucs, Mike Evans; WR To Explore Free Agent Options
Mike Evans will play in 2026, meaning his decorated NFL career is set to include a 13th season. It remains to be seen if a new Buccaneers pact will be worked out or if a first ever free agent departure is in store. To no surprise, SportsBoom’s Jason La Canfora reports
Former NFL player Ronyell Whitaker dies at 46
Ronyell Whitaker, a cornerback who spent six years playing pro football, has died at the age of 46. “The Whitaker family is heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved son, brother and friend, Ronyell Deshawn Whitaker, who departed this life on Feb. 22, 2026,” Whitaker’s family said in a
Injured Browns LB seems to dispute report of career-ending injury
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah doesn’t seem ready to hang up the cleats just yet. At least that’s what the man known to most as “JOK” seems to be telling his Instagram followers. On Saturday, Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer said it was “doubtful
Claressa Shields vs. Crews-Dezurn Judges’ Scorecards, Punch Stats and Prize Money
Claressa Shields reigned supreme as the undisputed heavyweight champion with a unanimous decision win over Franchon Crews-Dezum at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Shields and her rival wasted no time in throwing heavy leather at one another. They exchanged wild punches in the opening moments of the bout. Crews-Dezurn did
Interest In Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Could Push Asking Price To Two Firsts
It’s no secret that Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is a top trade target for many teams across the NFL, but several factors have the potential to affect if Crosby leaves, where he may end up, and just how much the Raiders might receive if they choose to trade
Competition Committee talks about keeping short pants out of NFL
Who wears short shorts? Not NFL players. And the league hopes to keep it that way. Via Judy Battista of NFL Media, the Competition Committee talked about uniforms on Sunday. Specifically, they discussed the fact that the college football cutoffs won’t be coming to the NFL. It’s sort of strange
Tush push may not be going away despite criticism
There is no single play in the NFL that has become more polarizing than the tush push. You also better get used to it and all of the complaints and criticisms that come with it, because there does not appear to be any sort of push to ban it this
Eileen Gu Wins Olympic Gold Medal Before Learning of Grandmother’s Death, ‘She Inspired Me So Much’
Sunday was an emotional day for freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who ended her 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics by winning the gold in the women’s freeski halfpipe but also learned her grandmother, Guozhen Feng, had died. “She inspired me so much,” Gu said, per Pat Graham and Eddie Pells of the
Broncos To Re-Hire John Morton
John Morton will once again find himself in Denver for the 2026 campaign. He will occupy a familiar role on Sean Payton‘s staff next season. Morton is coming back to the Broncos on a full-time basis, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. He will once again hold the title of pass-game coordinator. It
Javonte Williams deal underscores realities of running back market
Running back Javonte Williams bet on himself last year, signing a one-year, $3 million deal. He delivered, with a career-high 1,200 rushing yards. His reward was a three-year, $24 million deal to remain with the Cowboys. Since the Williams deal was the first significant contract signed by a looming free
Alabama’s Ty Simpson has a plan for NFL Scouting Combine
For years, fans and analysts raved about the quarterback class of 2026. Fast forward to today, and it might not be nearly as impressive as they thought it would be. Most of the “can’t-miss” candidates missed, and there aren’t many true top-tier quarterback prospects about to enter the NFL. That’s
Cardinals “devastated and heartbroken” by death of Rondale Moore
NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who died on Saturday at the age of 25, was drafted by the Cardinals in 2021 and spent his first three NFL seasons in Arizona. The news of his death hit the Cardinals organization hard. “We are devastated and heartbroken by today’s news concerning Rondale
Cowboys, Javonte Williams Agree To Deal
The Cowboys will keep pending free agent running back Javonte Williams from hitting the open market. The two sides have agreed to a three-year, $24MM contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. The deal includes $16MM in guarantees, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Williams will also receive a $6MM signing
Vikings remember receiver Rondale Moore
The Vikings have issued a statement following the sudden passing of receiver Rondale Moore, who died Saturday at age 25. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore,” the Vikings said. “While we are working to understand the facts, we have spoken with Rondale’s family to offer our
NFL community reacts to the death of Rondale Moore
The NFL community is mourning the loss of wide receiver Rondale Moore following confirmation of his death. The former Arizona Cardinals playmaker was just 25 years old. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Report: Rams will propose change to rule that led to wacky Seahawks’ two-point play
After the Week 16 Thursday night overtime thriller between the Rams and Seahawks, L.A. coach Sean McVay was apoplectic about the manner in which replay review changed an incomplete pass into a successful two-point conversion. The Rams plan to try to do something about it. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports
Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Unlikely To Play Again
Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah hasn’t taken the field since he suffered a severe neck injury in Week 8 of the 2024 season. Owusu-Koramoah spent all of last season on the reserve/PUP list. It is now “doubtful at best” that the 26-year-old will play again, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.
Baker Mayfield downplays beef with new division rival Kevin Stefanski
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield added some spice to his team’s rivalry with the Falcons when Kevin Stefanski became Atlanta’s head coach, making clear that he still has hard feelings about the way his time with Stefanski in Cleveland ended. But now Mayfield is downplaying any issue with Stefanski. “There’s stuff
Jaxon Smith-Njigba wants the Brinks truck treatment
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has made it clear: He believes he deserves to be the NFL’s highest-paid player at his position. In a recent interview with WFAA’s Jonah Javad, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champion stated he wants the Brinks truck treatment.