NFL 2026

NFL News & Analysis

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Team May 25, 2026

Titans: Carnell Tate was the only call at No. 4

Tennessee had premium defensive options on the board and still picked the Ohio State receiver. GM Mike Borgonzi said it was 'a very easy decision.' Cam Ward agrees.

Around the League May 25, 2026

Johnny Manziel stopped Bob Menery in round one, then said he's done fighting

The former Browns quarterback turned a celebrity MMA card at the UFC Apex into a first-round stoppage - and immediately ruled out a second fight.

League May 24, 2026

Florida signs the 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law, letting high school coaches spend their own money on players

Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that allows Florida middle- and high-school coaches to use up to $15,000 of personal funds for player meals, transportation and recovery services.

Culture May 24, 2026

Jordan Love and Ronika Stone welcome their first child, daughter Rayna Capri Love

The Packers QB and his volleyball-pro wife shared the news on Instagram a week after his fractured hand healed.

Team May 24, 2026

Jets OTAs: Geno Smith, three first-rounders, and a backup QB question with no answer yet

New York starts organized team activities with a new offensive coordinator, a 35-year-old starting quarterback coming off 32 interceptions in two seasons, and the highest-drafted defensive player in franchise history.

Analysis May 24, 2026

Drake Maye went 14-3 and finished MVP runner-up. Year two is when it gets harder.

The Patriots' quarterback enters his second season with Josh McDaniels having already cracked the code on the system. The question is what he does when defenses crack it back.

Team May 23, 2026

Jacoby Brissett's Cardinals deal 'not close' as the standoff drags into the second week of OTAs

Arizona's veteran backup is still not in the building. ESPN reports the gap between the two sides is meaningful and not narrowing.

Team May 23, 2026

Bears are relying on Montez Sweat and the same front to fix the pass rush

Chicago finished 23rd in pressure rate in 2025. The 2026 plan is more snaps, more blitzes, and a healthier Montez Sweat year, rather than new faces.

Team May 23, 2026

Seahawks notebook: Devon Witherspoon's extension talks heat up after Super Bowl LX run

Seattle's first-round corner is eligible for a long-term deal for the first time. The numbers being floated would make him the highest-paid CB in football.

Player May 23, 2026

Dolphins want Malik Willis focused on the offense, not the leadership, for now

The new $67.5M Miami quarterback knows the playbook from his Green Bay days. The team's only ask in May: master it before worrying about being the face of the franchise.

Culture May 23, 2026

A.J. Brown marries longtime partner Kelsey Nicole Riley

The Eagles receiver and his fiancée tied the knot in a private ceremony in St. Lucia after eight years together.

Team May 22, 2026

Lions extend Jack Campbell on a four-year, $76 million deal

The 2023 first-round linebacker becomes the latest Detroit homegrown core piece locked up through the end of the decade.

Analysis May 22, 2026

NFC North offseason buzz: Kyler Murray to Minnesota, Lions trade Montgomery, Vikings ship Greenard to Eagles

All four division teams had winning records in 2025. The 2026 offseason has been the most active in the league, with three QB rooms reshuffled and a starting RB swap in Detroit.

Team May 22, 2026

New Eagles OC Sean Mannion on Jalen Hurts: 'He can do anything we ask of him'

The first-time NFL offensive coordinator opens his Philadelphia tenure with a clear message: Hurts is the foundation, the playbook gets built around him.

Injury May 22, 2026

John Harbaugh calls Malik Nabers' knee injury 'not simple' as a return timeline remains unclear

The Giants' All-Pro receiver tore his ACL in October. Six months later, the comeback is still being managed week-to-week.

Team May 22, 2026

Who is the 49ers' next reliable back behind Christian McCaffrey?

Jordan Mason left in free agency. Isaac Guerendo is healthy but unproven. The 49ers' offseason answer is fourth-round rookie Quinshon Judkins.

Player May 22, 2026

Cam Ward arrives at OTAs 10 pounds lighter and feeling faster

The Titans' second-year quarterback overhauled his diet and added cardio to address the pocket mobility questions that followed him from his rookie year.

Team May 22, 2026

Giants extend GM Joe Schoen, tying the front office to John Harbaugh's rebuild

Four months after firing Brian Daboll and hiring Harbaugh, ownership locks in continuity at the GM position through 2029.

Team May 22, 2026

David Njoku is a perfect fit for Mike McDaniel's Chargers offense, by design

The new Chargers OC built his Miami passing game around YAC-first tight ends. Njoku is fifth among NFL tight ends in YAC since 2022.

Draft May 22, 2026

Saints' 2026 draft class ranked, from immediate starters to long-term projects

New Orleans' first draft under new GM Justin Williams produced a top-10 quarterback, two probable rookie starters, and a third-day class built around special teams.

Team May 22, 2026

Matthew Stafford lands a one-year, $55 million extension months after his first MVP

The deal ties Stafford to Los Angeles through 2027 and puts him in the $50M-per-year club of NFL quarterbacks.

Team May 22, 2026

Chris Canty: The Rams 'had to make sure Stafford was happy' after drafting Ty Simpson

Two days after the $55M extension, ESPN's Chris Canty connected the dots between the Rams' first-round QB pick and Matthew Stafford's contract reset.

Off-field May 22, 2026

Dan Snyder's $49.9 million Potomac estate hits the market

The former Commanders owner is listing his River View compound nearly two years after selling the team. The asking price is one of the highest on the East Coast.

League May 22, 2026

Bears say Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted' as the Arlington Heights pivot becomes the only path

The team has now spent more than $200 million on land in the suburbs. The lakefront dream is officially dead.