Dan Hurley Answers Question About Refs After UConn’s National Championship Game Loss to Michigan
Dan Hurley has quite the reputation when it comes to his relationship with officials, so it was inevitable he would be asked about the whistle during Monday’s national championship game loss to Michigan. In fact, he even broke out in laughter when asked how much the officiating impacted his team’s
Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Requests Trade
Dexter Lawrence remains under contract with the Giants, but that may not be the case for much longer. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle has requested a trade, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Lawrence will not attend New York’s offseason program, per Schefter. Since the Giants are among the teams which made a
Buccaneers to work out free agent OL Kenyon Green
Free agent offensive lineman Kenyon Green will work out for the Buccaneers on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Texans made Green a first-round pick in 2022. Green, 25, started 14 games at left guard as a rookie but missed the 2023 season with a torn labrum in his
The ’40-passing-TD NFL seasons’ quiz
The start of the 2026 NFL season is still months away, but some teams are beginning voluntary workouts this week. One notable name making an appearance at these offseason workouts is Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Entering his ninth campaign and his first without John Harbaugh as his head coach
Vikings won’t begin G.M. search until after the draft
The Vikings have not started their search for a permanent General Manager to replace Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The team fired Adofo-Mensah on Jan. 30, naming Rob Brzezinski as the interim G.M. During the NFL’s spring meetings last week, Vikings owner Mark Wilf laid out the structure of the search. He said,
Browns Sign DB Myles Bryant
The Browns have added a veteran piece to their secondary. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston reports that Cleveland has agreed to a deal with defensive back Myles Bryant. The 2020 undrafted free agent out of Washington spent the first four seasons of his career in New England. His role
Bills want to open new stadium in prime time
With or without a new stadium, the Buffalo Bills are always ready for prime time. With a new home to be officially christened in September, the Bills want it to happen under the lights. Via Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News, team COO Pete Guelli said the Bills have informed
The ‘NFL Defensive Players of the Year’ quiz
After a decorated 13-year NFL career, cornerback Stephon Gilmore is officially calling it a career. The 35 year old out of South Carolina was drafted 10th-overall by the Buffalo Bills in 2012, spending the first five years of his career in Western New York before joining division-rival New England in
New A.J. Brown Trade Rumors Emerge as NFL Execs Predict Landing Spot amid Patriots, Rams Buzz
Some around the NFL won’t close the door on the Philadelphia Eagles trading wide receiver A.J. Brown, according to The Athletic’s Zach Berman. Berman reported Monday that “few are convinced that Brown will return,” with the New England Patriots considered to be in pole position if a trade happens: “My
Latest On Vikings’ General Manager Search
It’s been just over two months since the Vikings parted ways with former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, yet Minnesota still hasn’t begun the process of replacing him, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. At the NFL’s annual league meeting, though, Vikings president/co-owner Mark Wilf gave the media an overview of the planned
Cam Ward “progressing really well” after Week 18 shoulder injury
Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s rookie season ended a little earlier than expected, but there doesn’t seem to be much worry about his right shoulder impacting his readiness for Year Two. Ward did not have surgery after spraining his AC joint in the first half of Tennessee’s final regular season game
Troy Aikman’s comments about Dolphins role may cause controversy
Troy Aikman made a very honest admission about his new role with the Miami Dolphins that will likely spark some controversy. Aikman suggested that his role as a broadcaster probably factored into Miami’s decision to hire him to an undefined front office advisory role this offseason. However, he thinks the
Lavonte David: When playing the Eagles, we tried to make Jalen Hurts beat us
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has a record of 57-25 in the regular season, and 6-4 in the playoffs. Against the Buccaneers, however, Hurts has gone 2-4. Former Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David, appearing recently on The Arena, explained the Buccaneers’ approach to playing defense against the Eagles with Hurts at
Prospect Profile: Ty Simpson
Last year, we ended our Prospect Profile series with the 2025 NFL Draft’s most controversial quarterback. This year, we’ll start with one, and no quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft is driving more controversy right now than Alabama’s Ty Simpson. While recent highly drafted quarterbacks have been benefactors of
Grading the Booking of Every WWE WrestleMania 42 Feud Thus Far
Penta winning the IC title from Dirty Dom was a great moment for him, but WrestleMania will be even better if he successfully retains his title in a multi-man Ladder match. While this could easily steal the whole weekend, it’s not exactly a feud or storyline. WWE had nothing for
Could this sleeper team make a run at Brandon Aiyuk?
The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are still at a stalemate. The former All-Pro wideout has burned all bridges with the organization, but they have no incentive to let him go right now, knowing that they can get something in return for his services. That’s why it wouldn’t be
Troy Aikman addresses his new (but still undefined) role with the Dolphins
Once upon a time, the Cowboys beat the Dolphins in the Super Bowl. If the two teams somehow cross paths in the championship game in the not-too-distant future, Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman will definitely have a dog in the fight. In an interview with Clarence E. Hill
Jets Favor Arvell Reese At No. 2 Overall?
With the Raiders all but guaranteed to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, there is more intrigue surrounding the Jets at No. 2. A pair of Ohio State linebackers, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles, as well as Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey are candidates for New York’s top
Potential Offseason Landing Spots for Brock Boeser Amid NHL Trade Rumors
Scoring was an issue for the New Jersey Devils this season. Frequently injured center Jack Hughes missed 18 games following surgery for a cut finger. Meanwhile, team captain Nico Hischier and wingers Jesper Bratt and Timo Meier saw their production drop this season. Before the March trade deadline, TSN’s Pierre
Five teams that should consider NFL Draft trades
A possible solution to that conundrum is for Arizona to trade down, which would also allow it to add more draft capital to a roster with plenty of holes. The Cardinals own No. 3 overall, which could be a prime spot for edge-rusher David Bailey, considered by many the top
With NHL’s Sabres ending long playoff drought, the Jets stand alone
The Jets stand alone. With the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres ending a 14-year playoff drought by clinching a postseason berth on Saturday, the NFL’s Jets have the current longest non-playoff streak in North American pro sports at 15 seasons. Credit to Rich Cimini of ESPN for flagging the fact that the
NFL Players Expected To Participate In 2028 Olympics
Last May, owners voted to allow NFL players to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. That has been followed by interest shown on the part of several notable players, leading to the expectation they will indeed be taking part in the Games. Particulars have yet to worked out regarding
Tatum Paxley Beats Blake Monroe to Retain NXT Title at 2026 Stand & Deliver
Tatum Paxley defeated Blake Monroe at NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday to retain the Women’s North American Championship. Paxley and Monroe began their rivalry on the March 17 episode of NXT after Paxley beat Izzi Dame in a steel cage match to retain the women’s North American title, just
Patriots Could Pursue Maxx Crosby Trade
Since the Raiders-Ravens Maxx Crosby trade fell through, expectations have turned to Crosby remaining in Las Vegas. Interest from other suitors could of course emerge, however. One team to watch in that regard could be the Patriots. New England is open to making notable trades deep into the 2026 offseason, Ben Volin
Makai Lemon draft Chiefs Jets Giants Dolphins Commanders
Wide receiver Makai Lemon is expected to be a first-round pick in this month’s draft and he’s making the rounds with some of the teams that could add him to their lineup. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Lemon visited with the Chiefs on Thursday. Kansas City has the
Seahawks have one obvious replacement for Kenneth Walker III
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency. The reigning Super Bowl MVP got a four-year, $43M deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks had the sixth-most available cap space entering the offseason, yet they still allowed him to
Sonny Styles Linked to Cowboys in Latest NFL Rumors, Latest on OSU LB’s Pre-Draft Visits
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles met with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport reported he will also visit the Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals. Styles is the sixth overall player on Bleacher Report’s 2026 big board,
Florida DT Caleb Banks Up To 8 Pre-Draft Visits
Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks has already completed pre-draft visits with the Chiefs, Ravens, and Cardinals, per Zach Goodall of 247 Sports. Remaining on the docket are the Lions, Titans, Broncos, Falcons, and Chargers. The 23-year-old flew up draft boards after an impressive performance at the Combine, which featured a
Detroit Lions’ Dan Campbell, Rod Wood believe Terrion Arnold was not involved in kidnapping and robbery case
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold’s name has surfaced in a robbery and kidnapping investigation. Arnold’s lawyer says Arnold was not involved. The Lions believe that. Lions head coach Dan Campbell and President Rod Wood both said this week that they expect to have Arnold on the field this season and that
Insider shares notable update on Shedeur Sanders’ status
A recent update indicated that the Cleveland Browns would start veteran Deshaun Watson at quarterback over 2025 rookie Shedeur Sanders “if the season started tomorrow.” The beginning of the campaign is still a handful of months away, but the Browns’ offseason program is set to get underway next week. For a
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches agrees to one-year deal with Bucs
Defensive lineman Rakeem “Nacho” Nunez-Roches has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Buccaneers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Nunez-Roches, 32, spent the past three seasons with the Giants. In 2025, he played only nine games due to an ankle injury. Nunez-Roches still set a
Race For CB1 In 2026 NFL Draft Between Two Prospects
There appears to be a very clear duo atop the 2026 NFL Draft’s crop of cornerback prospects. What’s unclear at the moment is which one of the two defenders is CB1 in the class. Complicating the matter is the fact that one of them didn’t play at all in 2025.
Rashee Rice Chiefs street racing trial
The Good Friday inconvenient news dump from the NFL regarding Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has dusted off an old topic. As noted at the tail end of the item from Nate Taylor of ESPN regarding the league’s decision to clear Rice from potential scrutiny under the Personal Conduct Policy despite
Travon Walker’s extension could be long-term steal for Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars locked in a key piece of their defense on Friday by signing edge-rusher Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension that includes $50 million in guarantees. It averages out to $27.5 million per season. It not only keeps a core piece for the team in Jacksonville
Raiders S Tristin McCollum signs ERFA tender
The Raiders have locked in one of their players for 2026. Safety Tristin McCollum has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. McCollum joined the Raiders as a waiver claim last August after he was cut by the Eagles. He appeared in 16 games for Las
Panthers Open To 2026 Bryce Young Extension?
Although Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud became extension-eligible this offseason, early buzz pointed to neither 2023 first-round quarterback signing an extension this year. Nothing appears to have changed on the Stroud front, but Young may not be completely closed off with regards to an early Panthers deal. Were the 2023
Should Kyler Murray Have Been Traded to Jets? NFL Exec Slams Cardinals’ Release of QB
At least one NFL executive feels the Minnesota Vikings’ interest in Kyler Murray indicates the Arizona Cardinals could have traded the quarterback rather than taking on $55 million in dead cap in order to release him, according to The Athletic’s Mike Sando. Murray ultimately joined the Vikings on a league-minimum
Kirk Cousins’ Raiders contract comes with record-breaking twist
Kirk Cousins is officially done waiting. The veteran quarterback signed a five-year deal to presumably start for the Las Vegas Raiders while they wait for expected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to be ready. The contract is essentially a one-year deal, as that’s the only year with guaranteed money,
Dan Campbell wants Lions to be more salty: “Getting a little bit of that edge back”
The Lions took a step backward in 2025, and head coach Dan Campbell thinks getting into Super Bowl contention in 2026 might be more about attitude than talent. Campbell said the Lions will bring in more young players this season, and he wants those players to be the kinds of
Raiders, QB Kirk Cousins Agree To Deal
The Raiders’ interest in Kirk Cousins has indeed produced an agreement. A deal is in place, agent Mike McCartney announced on Thursday. Vegas was identified yesterday as a suitor in Cousins’ case. The team remains on course to select Fernando Mendoza first overall in this month’s draft, but adding veteran insurance has been a
Kirk Cousins gets $98.7 million for 22 starts with the Falcons
Kirk Cousins has made $321 million in 14 NFL seasons. At his most recent team, he got the best per-game rate of his career by far. The final tally for his time in Atlanta goes like this: $98.7 million for 22 starts. It works out to $4.49 million per start.
Cowboys get advice about what they should prioritize amid George Pickens saga
The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason with obvious issues to address on a defense that allowed the most passing yards per game (251.5) and points per game (30.1 PPG). While upgrades have already been made on that side of the ball, they have two first-round draft picks (No. 12, No.
Brian Schottenheimer doesn’t rule out selecting an offensive player in the first round
The Cowboys allowed the most points in the NFL last season, with the 511 points scored by opponents setting a team record. The team did not do enough this offseason to get new defensive coordinator Christian Parker enough quality players for a turnaround as he switches to a 3-4 base.
Details On Raiders QB Kirk Cousins’ Deal
After spending three weeks on the open market, quarterback Kirk Cousins joined the fourth franchise of his 14-year NFL career Thursday. Cousins is heading to Las Vegas, where he could open 2026 as a bridge starter in front of soon-to-be No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders brought Cousins in
LB Anthony Walker announces his retirement
Veteran linebacker Anthony Walker will not be back for a 10th season in the NFL. Walker announced his retirement on Thursday via a post on his Instagram account. Walker played at Northwestern before being drafted by the Colts in the fifth round in 2017. He spent four seasons in Indianapolis
Do these stats show Dan Orlovsky is wrong about Ty Simpson?
One reason that analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that Ty Simpson, not Fernando Mendoza, “is the best quarterback” in the 2026 NFL Draft class is that Orlovsky thinks Simpson made “more NFL throws” in college than Mendoza. Critics of Orlovsky’s takes have pointed out that Simpson recorded only 15 starts during his college career. On Thursday, ESPN’s Bill Connelly touched upon
Browns Draft Star WR, OT for Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson QB Battle in New Kiper, ESPN NFL Mock
The Cleveland Browns emphasized the offensive side in the newest three-round mock draft from a panel of ESPN experts. Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates all went through making the first 100 picks of the 2026 NFL draft. Miller had the Browns take USC wide receiver
Rams WR Puka Nacua Checked Into Rehab Facility In March
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a luxury treatment center in Malibu, Calif., in early March, Edward Lewis of the California Post reports. The center specializes in helping patients battling drug and alcohol addiction, chronic pain and mental health issues, Lewis writes. Nacua is “scheduled to be there for
Black seats are being installed in upper deck at Acrisure Stadium
Acrisure Stadium, which opened as Heinz Field in 2001, has been characterized by an endless ocean of yellow seats. That finally will be changing. Via Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that black seats are being installed in the upper deck of the venue.
Jalen Hurts isn’t Russell Wilson despite report about Eagles QB
Is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ career following the same arc as former Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson? In a story published Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus reported the relationship between the Eagles and Hurts grew more tense over the course of the 2025 season. The article shared
















































