Category : Red Zone Rumors

The LSU Tigers didn’t just go out and pay a fortune to steal Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss and then empty the bank on the transfer portal to “take a step forward” from last year’s frustrating 7-6 season that saw Brian Kelly fired. They want to win and win big

When billionaire entrepreneur Mike Repole acquired a piece of the UFL last year, he immediately articulated a bold goal: Sixteen teams by 2035. Repole has an even bolder vision for the spring league. In a new interview with Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, Repole says he wants to eventually

LeBron James put his body on the line in Saturday’s win over the Denver Nuggets, and he paid the consequences. The Los Angeles Lakers star posted a photo on Instagram of a floor burn from when he dove for the ball in the overtime victory. This article will be updated

It started as a consulting gig for the hiring of a new General Manager. It continued with the hiring of a new coach. Now, Troy Aikman will be sticking around with the Miami Dolphins. Via Sam Neumann of Awful Announcing, Aikman said in a recent appearance on the Rodeo Time

Linebacker Demario Davis had two stints with the Jets early in his career and he’ll be back for a third in 2026. Davis signed a two-year deal to return to the Jets last week and he said at a press conference that the presence of head coach Aaron Glenn was

Biggest First-Round Upset: No. 12 Akron over No. 5 Texas Tech Not only did Akron finish 29-5 and win the MAC tournament, but the Zips also return five players who appeared in March Madness last season. That experience should not be underestimated as the Zips attempt to knock off Texas

The NFL Players Association currently is meeting in San Diego. And the union has addressed one fairly significant piece of business. Free-agent linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been re-elected for a second term as president of the NFLPA. The union announced the outcome on Sunday night. “I’m honored that the Board

Duke dominated the ACC this season, finishing 17-1 in conference play. Its lone conference loss came against the University of North Carolina, with the Blue Devils’ only other defeat this season coming against Texas Tech.  Duke closed the year on an 11-game winning streak, capped by a 74-70 win over

The Rams recently had trade talks with the Eagles for receiver A.J. Brown. As mentioned on Saturday, the Rams eventually tapped out. So what if they’d made the trade for Brown? It would have left them with Puka Nacua (who’s eventually getting a significant second contract), Davante Adams (who’ll make

Justin Fields is still under contract for the New York Jets, but there is reportedly plenty of uncertainty regarding his future after the AFC East team traded for Geno Smith. “Fields’ status is very much up in the air,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported Sunday. Cimini noted Fields, Brady Cook and

The Seahawks have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, Michael-Shawn Dugar of TheAthletic.com reports. Noah, 26, spent the past two seasons in Washington. In 2025, he totaled 35 tackles, one sack and five pass breakups in 15 games with two starts. He played 373 defensive

Last month, retired quarterback Derek Carr said he’d return to football for a chance to play with a Super Bowl contender. As of Scouting Combine week, the Saints hadn’t heard from any team regarding a potential trade for Carr’s contract rights. Through the first week of free agency, we’re told,

After being released by the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, veteran wide receiver Darnell Mooney is taking his talents up the East Coast. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Mooney is signing a one-year deal with the New York Giants worth up to $10 million. Mooney had spent the last two

Veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed this week with the Bills. In his introductory press conference, he addressed one of the biggest issues hovering around him — a reputation for being a not-ideal teammate. Gardner-Johnson said he’s not concerned about perceptions. “I look at it like this,” Gardner-Johnson said, “if —

As talks between the WNBA and WNBPA over a new collective bargaining remain ongoing, the league is targeting Monday as a hard deadline in order for the 2026 season to start on time. Speaking to the media on Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said a deal has to be in

The Browns have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Kalia Davis on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Davis, 27, spent his first four seasons with the 49ers after they made him a sixth-round pick in 2022. The 49ers did not tender

Juan Soto and the Dominican Republic delivered a dominant performance against South Korea, powering a 10-0 mercy-rule shutout capped by an Austin Wells three-run home run. Christopher Sánchez set the tone on the mound, striking out eight while allowing two hits over five innings. He also had one balk in

Giants running back Cam Skattebo says he’s improving in rehab from the ankle injury that ended his 2025 season. Skattebo told Rich Eisen on Wednesday that he just started running, although he still has a ways to go before he can run at a full sprint. “I’m getting better. I

Travis Etienne Jr. used a portion of his introductory press conference with the New Orleans Saints to clarify how his last name is pronounced. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Etienne explained that his last name is pronounced the same way as Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane. Etienne said that

The Jaguars have lost a lot more than they’ve gained in free agency this week, but General Manager James Gladstone says that’s all part of the plan. Gladstone says the Jaguars decided to prioritize compensatory picks, which are awarded to teams when they lose free agents and don’t sign other

The Vikings, as expected, have added a veteran quarterback to the depth chart, in the form of 2019 No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. With Murray signing a one-year, $1.3 million deal (thanks to the Cardinals owing him another $35.5 million) that includes a no-tag clause for 2027, it’s fair

Kenneth Walker isn’t the only running back the Chiefs are signing. They agreed to terms with running back Emari Demercado on a one-year deal on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The Chiefs needed help at the position with Isiah Pacheco leaving in free agency and Kareem Hunt still

The New England Patriots don’t have a specific deadline to close out a potential pursuit of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf told reporters including MassLive’s Karen Guregian on Thursday. “I think the only real deadlines you have are salary-cap related,” Wolf said Thursday,

The Broncos have announced Sean Payton’s full coaching staff for the 2026 season. The most significant change comes at offensive coordinator. Davis Webb is moving up from quarterbacks coach and Payton is handing the offensive play-calling duties to him as well. The rest of the offensive staff includes offensive run

Yosh Nijman, an offensive tackle who officially became a free agent this week after playing the last two years for the Panthers, has announced his retirement. “After seven incredible years in the NFL, I’ve decided it’s time to officially step away from the game of football,” Nijman wrote on social

Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby reacted to the failed trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens on social media. Crosby wrote that “everything happens for a reason” as part of a Wednesday post on X. The Ravens reportedly agreed to acquire Crosby from the Raiders

The rivalry between the Panthers and the Buccaneers has gotten a little boost. NFL Media reports that former Panthers defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson will be signing a one-year, $10 million deal with Tampa Bay. Via NFL Media, Robinson had been due to make $8.5 million with Carolina in 2026. If

Former Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones will look for a bounce-back season as he returns to the Minnesota Vikings on a revised contract. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the two sides agreed to a contract with a base salary of $5.5 million. This news comes after ESPN’s

With defensive end Maxx Crosby’s $30 million compensation package for 2026 back on the books, the Raiders have an issue. They busted the budget in a barrage of free-agency signings. They spent like drunken sailors (or, as the case may be, drunken Tom Brady after a Super Bowl boat parade).

The 49ers have added some depth to their offensive line. Former Eagles offensive lineman Brett Toth has agreed to a one-year contract with the 49ers, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Toth played both guard and center for the Eagles last year, playing in all 17 games with

Drafted in 2013, Geno Smith was the Jets’ starting quarterback for both of his first two years in the NFL. That ended after he was sucker punched by linebacker IK Enemkpali in the locker room during August 15. Since then, the Jets have had 13 different starting quarterbacks. (Technically, Smith

The Eagles saw a number of their players agree to deals with other teams in the first two days of the free agency negotiating window and they’ve now landed an agreement with new face for their secondary. According to multiple reports, cornerback Riq Woolen has come to agreement with the

Plenty of veteran quarterbacks are and will be available. The Steelers are sitting at the window, waiting for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to come home. But as they press a collective nose against the glass, they’re also reportedly “nosing around” the quarterback market. Mike Garafolo used that term during a Monday

Linebacker Alex Anzalone was one of the players to land a job with a new team after the free agent negotiating window opened on Monday. Anzalone agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Buccaneers after spending the last five seasons with the Lions. In a farewell message posted to

The defending AFC champs reportedly are eyeing a handful of wide receiver targets this offseason. Per NFL insider Josina Anderson, the New England Patriots could target Chris Olave, Romeo Doubs or Christian Kirk, though a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown is still on the table. Olave is coming

The Cowboys are keeping one of their own free agents. Defensive lineman Sam Williams has agreed to return to the Cowboys on a one-year, $3 million deal, per NFL Media. A second-round pick in 2022 (56th overall), Williams finished fifth in the defensive rookie of the year voting. He has

At this point, Ozzie Newsome is better known by many as the architect of much of the success the Baltimore Ravens have enjoyed over the past 30 years. But back in the day, Newsome was a pretty good tight end. In fact, Newsome was such a good player coming out

Free agent cornerback Eric Stokes is staying in Las Vegas. Stokes has agreed to a three-year contract with the Raiders. His agents told multiple reporters that the total value of the contract is $30 million, of which $20 million is guaranteed. Stokes signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the

The battle to catch the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks begins now. The legal contact period for NFL teams to reach out to free agents starts March 9 at 12:00 noon, ET, and there figure to be a number of key additions around the league with players such as Trey

With a trip to free agency roughly 12 hours away, linebacker Eric Wilson decided to stay where he has been. Via Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the Vikings and Wilson have agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million deal. Of that amount, $12.5 million is fully guaranteed. The 31-year-old

There was no shortage of action in Sunday’s matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres. The game featured 15 goals as the Sabres edged out the Lightning 8-7. The game also featured 102 penalty minutes and multiple fights. This article will be updated soon to provide more

The Cardinals’ offseason coaching change won’t lead to a major change to their kicking game. Mike Garafalo of NFL Media reports that the Cardinals have reached agreement on new deals for kicker Chad Ryland and punter Blake Gillikin. Both players are signing one-year deals to remain in Arizona. Ryland was

After missing out on Maxx Crosby, the Dallas Cowboys are shifting their focus for a pass-rusher as the NFL’s free-agent period is set to begin on Monday. Appearing on the Sunday morning edition of SportsCenter, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler explained that the Cowboys are expected to have at least some level

As Aaron Rodgers discussed the positives of playing last season in Pittsburgh, he also threw in a negative: The playing surface at Acrisure Stadium. That playing surface, which the Steelers have vowed to replace after players ranked it the worst in the NFL, was criticized by Rodgers as an aside

Charles Oliveira was crowned as one of the baddest fighters on the UFC roster, beating “BMF” champion Max Holloway via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 326. While he was dominant, the fight had some re-thinking the entire concept of the “BMF” title. Do Bronx got right to

The Vikings’ scramble to create cap space won’t result in the release of veteran tight end T.J. Hockenson. NFL Media reports that the Vikings have restructured his contract, creating $5 million in 2026 cap space. Hockenson had a 2026 base salary of $15.4 million, with per-game roster bonuses totaling $510,000

The Baltimore Ravens celebrated their acquisition of Maxx Crosby with a meme from a modern cinematic masterpiece. On their official X account, the Ravens posted the iconic “what a lovely day” meme from Mad Max: Fury Road along with a smiling devil emoji. The post comes after ESPN’s Adam Schefter

The Texans have gone the contract restructure route with a couple of their defensive backs as they get their cap in shape ahead of free agency. According to multiple reports, the Texans have restructured the deals of cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and safety Jalen Pitre by converting portions of their

There’s no such thing as a slow Friday night in the NFL. Maxx Crosby wanted out of Las Vegas, and he’s getting his wish. Per multiple reports, the Raiders have agreed to trade defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Ravens. The Raiders will receive a pair of first-round picks from

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre on Friday night’s episode of SmackDown to win the WWE Championship. By virtue of his victory, Rhodes is slated to defend the WWE title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 after Orton’s win in the men’s Elimination Chamber match last weekend. Rhodes got the job