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General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have been busy drafting new talent and working out extensions for existing players amid the NFL offseason. On Thursday, news broke that the Lions extended linebacker Jack Campbell’s contract with a four-year, $81 million extension, including $51.5 million guaranteed, keeping him under

One year ago, it was learned former NFL receiver Henry Ruggs was interested in a return to playing football. His first chance at being paroled is approaching, and the process of seeking parole has begun. Ruggs appealed to the Nevada Board of Parole earlier this week, as detailed by Mark Inabinett of

While speaking at the New York Giants‘ town hall event in Manhattan this past Monday, first-year head coach John Harbaugh fired up Giants fans when he said he wants to take the franchise “in the direction of being a good enough football team to kick” the Dallas Cowboys’ a–.   Cowboys

The Rams have officially committed to Matthew Stafford through at least the 2027 campaign. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the two sides have agreed to a one-year, $55MM extension. The deal could reach $60MM with incentives. The Rams have officially announced the deal. After reworking the QB’s contract in both

Every NFL season produces at least a few head coaches entering the year with serious pressure surrounding their future, and the 2026 season is no different. With OTAs underway and expectations rising across the NFL, some organizations are clearly entering the season knowing anything short of a deep playoff run

The Chiefs‘ issues at wide receiver have impacted their offensive production during the mid-2020s. After Patrick Mahomes‘ 2022 MVP season, Kansas City’s offense has ranked 15th, 15th and 21st in scoring over the past three campaigns. An upper-crust defense helped cover for the team’s offensive issues en route to Super

While speaking with reporters earlier in the week, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman acknowledged that he will be entering a “make-or-break” season regarding his tenure with the Bills this coming September.  First-year Bills head coach Joe Brady later suggested he will give Coleman plenty of chances to prove his

It appears Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will ride off into the sunset after the 2026 season. Meeting with the media on Wednesday, Rodgers revealed that he will only play one more year (via Brooke Pryor of ESPN). “Yes,” said Rodgers when asked if this will be his last season. It

There might be trouble brewing with the Arizona Cardinals. New head coach Mike LaFleur may not have the team’s best pass rusher, as Josh Sweat might be trying to force his way out of the team. According to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix host John Gambadoro, Sweat didn’t show up

The Jaguars announced today that they have concluded the process of signing their picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. They saved the best of their 10-man draft class for last, finishing with second-round Texas A&M tight end Nate Boerkircher. Boerkircher took a longer road to the NFL, turning down a

Despite going through a major coaching staff overhaul, the Baltimore Ravens are still considered a driving force in the AFC. That’s why losing one of their most impactful players would’ve been a bit of a catastrophe for Jesse Minter. The fans sounded the alarms after reports of Derrick Henry leaving

By Connor Byrne | at May 20, 2026 10:28 am The Vikings are making progress in their search for a general manager. The team has requested in-person, second-round interviews with interim GM Rob Brzezinski and four assistant GMs from other teams, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. The list includes

For years, the Detroit Lions fan base has been salivating over the idea of getting Michigan native Maxx Crosby back to his home state, but it hasn’t happened, and it likely won’t ever happen. Crosby is back in Las Vegas after a botched trade with the Baltimore Ravens, and Lions

For a little over two decades, Bill Belichick tormented the New York Jets and most of the AFC East. Notably, things could’ve been entirely different if he had honored his initial agreement. Belichick was supposed to take the torch from Bill Parcells and become the Jets’ new head coach starting in

The Rashee Rice saga has taken yet another turn. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs wide receiver recently underwent a clean-up surgery on his right knee. This will sideline Rice for two months. [RELATED: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Ordered To Serve 30 Days In Jail For Violating Probation] The

Back on May 12, Jamison Hensley of ESPN noted that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attending portions of the team’s offseason workout program and its first minicamp under new head coach Jesse Minter was an “encouraging sign” amid Jackson’s desire for a lucrative contract extension. Thus, it was quite noteworthy when reports

Not long after the draft was finished, it was reported the Ravens nearly worked out a trade which would have seen them move down the first-round order. Further details on the offer Baltimore considered have emerged. The latest edition of Ravens Wired (video link) showcases the discussions held by general manager Eric DeCosta and Co.

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Urban Meyer after just 11 months as head coach. Otherwise known as a legendary coach on the college football field, Meyer went 2-11 in the NFL, and his time in Jacksonville came complete with off-field incidents as well as an alleged kick of his kicker.  It was

The Panthers have parted ways with senior advisor/assistant Jim Caldwell, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. He was first hired in 2023 by then-head coach Frank Reich, reuniting the pair after working together in Indianapolis from 2006 to 2011. Caldwell served as the Colts’ head coach for the last

NFL fans were given a tasty Week 2 matchup for the 2026 season when it was learned last week that the Cleveland Browns will play at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 20.  That is tracking to be just the second time that Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield will face the

The Patriots continue to loom as A.J. Brown‘s presumed destination via trade. An agreement with the Eagles does not appear to be in place, but a swap happening after June 1 would increase the possibility of an in-house New England wideout being dealt. On that note, Kayshon Boutte‘s name has been

Quarterback Eli Manning not wanting to play for the then San Diego Chargers after they made him the first overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft ultimately changed the fates of two different franchises.  The Chargers eventually traded Manning’s rights to the New York Giants, and he is now revered among Giants fans as

The legal battle around the future of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has begun to take shape. First up is an attempt to reinstate his NCAA eligibility. His lawyers requested an expedited resolution to that process, per Ross Dellinger of Yahoo Sports, seemingly with an expectation of being denied as

The excitement just keeps building for the Las Vegas Raiders now that the team has officially brought rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins into the fold. For a team that was 3-14 last season, there’s really an unprecedented amount of positive hype right now surrounding the Raiders. People

The slowest part of the NFL calendar is not far away. Spring practices are upcoming, though, and they will continue to provide a number of interesting updates around the league. In case you missed any of this week’s top stories, here is a quick recap: Steelers’ Rodgers Wait Ends: Year 2

For two decades, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had the NFL in a chokehold.  They were the two architects of one of the most feared dynasties in sports history, setting an incredibly high standard for the New England Patriots. However, things didn’t end too well between the two. And while they’ve

Speculation surrounding the second year of the Steelers-Aaron Rodgers partnership can be put to rest. A deal is indeed in place between team and player. Rodgers has agreed to another one-year Pittsburgh contract, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Rodgers has long been expected to suit up for

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their answer on Aaron Rodgers, and he’s coming back for one more season. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rodgers is expected to ink a one-year deal worth up to $25 million with the franchise. “The deal is expected to include a base

A select number of positions have seen their respective markets surge over recent years in the NFL. The tight end spot is nowhere near as lucrative as certain others, but a spike could soon be coming. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler writes a number of notable tight end deals can be expected

Earlier in the offseason, undrafted free agent Shilo Sanders went viral for all the wrong reasons — again. Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot reported that, according to her sources, Deshaun Watson was leading the quarterback race in Cleveland. Looking to defend his brother, Shedeur, Shilo took to social media

Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig came up as a potential trade candidate before the draft, but general manager Omar Khan downplayed the possibility of a deal. Herbig remains on the roster almost a month later, and it does not appear that will change. He is expected to log even more

The Las Vegas Raiders are coming up on what will hopefully be a franchise-changing season, headed up by veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza as their signal-calling unit. But who will be QB1 for the majority of the season? That’s the big question going forward. While Cousins, 37,

The Patriots released wide receiver Stefon Diggs in early March, but he may not have played his last down in their uniform. Still a free agent two months later, Diggs “would love” to re-sign with the Patriots, per Albert Breer of SI.com While Breer is also of the belief the

Whether or not quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return to the Pittsburgh Steelers and when he will make his intentions public have been two of the most discussed stories of the NFL offseason.  During the latest edition of his “Not Just Football” podcast, longtime Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward seemed to break some

The Titans are one step closer to getting their entire 2026 draft class under contract. They announced the signing of former Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. on Friday. Hill, a second-round pick whom the Titans chose 60th overall, inked a four-year contract worth around $8.11MM. There is presumably a good

The New England Patriots rolled the dice on Stefon Diggs last offseason, signing him despite coming off a major knee injury. For better or worse, the former Buffalo Bills star had a decent campaign in Foxborough, but that wasn’t enough to keep him around. Now, after being acquitted of his assault

Running back value has become a divisive topic in the modern NFL, and teams’ histories with these investments reveal a large gap in their respective approaches to RB contracts. Following our installments covering the highest-paid quarterback, wide receiver and off-ball linebacker in each team’s history, here are the most lucrative

The Broncos snapped the Chiefs’ streak of nine consecutive AFC West titles last season, going 14-3 and reaching the AFC Championship Game. New England beat Denver 10-7 in that contest after quarterback Bo Nix broke his right ankle in a 33-30 divisional-round win over the Buffalo Bills.  Kansas City will

On Dec. 14, 2025, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went down with a torn ACL and torn LCL. Later that same afternoon, Green Bay Packers star pass-rusher Micah Parsons suffered a season-ending torn ACL.  During a Thursday appearance on the “Get Up” program, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter suggested that Mahomes and Parsons are in different places

The Lions are hoping their secondary can come back strong in 2026 after being decimated by injuries last year. Detroit’s starting four – D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold, Brian Branch, and Kerby Joseph – all missed several games with the latter three ending the season on injured reserve. Daniel Thomas and

For an article published on Thursday morning, New York Giants reporter Dan Duggan of The Athletic suggested that free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. would be a Giants player today if head coach John Harbaugh truly wanted to bring Beckham back to what was his NFL home from the 2014 draft through the 2018

After months of discussions and trade rumors, the Dolphins have closed the deal to extend running back De’Von Achane. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Miami rusher has agreed to a four-year, extension worth up to $68MM with $32MM in guaranteed money. Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN clarified that Achane’s

The Dallas Cowboys are months away from the start of the 2026-27 season, but they’re already generating hype for their high-profile overseas game. The Cowboys will go up against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 of the NFL season on Sept. 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The NFL has

Tom Moore left the Buccaneers’ staff after seven seasons in January. This was classified as a retirement at the time, but the long-running assistant coach is not leaving the profession. An interesting reunion is coming to pass, with Iowa announcing the former NFL offensive coordinator will join the staff as

Previously, quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was staying away from the Indianapolis Colts during springtime workouts after he requested a trade. However, he recently reported to the team once it became clear that no club was all that interested in sending the Colts anything of value for his services.  For a mailbag published on Wednesday,

Anthony Richardson and the Colts have seemed destined for a split for almost a year. The first writing appeared on the wall when the team signed Daniel Jones to compete for the starting quarterback job; by midseason, it was covered. Jones won the training camp competition and led Indianapolis to

John Harbaugh is approaching his first season with the New York Giants, and he’s been busy doing everything in his power to put the pieces together to turn this franchise around. While the Giants have a strong quarterback in Jaxson Dart, they also had a 4-13 record in the 2025

The Lions have overhauled their offensive line in the last two years, with only one of their 2024 starters – tackle Penei Sewell – still on the team. In 2025, center Frank Ragnow retired and right guard Kevin Zeitler left in free agency. Detroit moved Graham Glasgow to center and

Multiple reports surfaced during the ongoing offseason suggesting that quarterback Jalen Hurts was “the source of much internal frustration” for at least some people within the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2025 campaign.  Coming off the Eagles’ wild-card playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers, former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion is now serving as

Jonathan Greenard was productive during his first Vikings season and remained a full-time starter in 2025. His Minnesota tenure came to an expected end during the draft, however, with a trade to the Eagles (and subsequent extension) being worked out. Finances were a key factor in the decision by interim general