NFL News & Analysis
Original reporting and analysis from the Touchdown Week staff
Chris Johnson, the Titans' 'CJ2K,' shares his ALS diagnosis
The former NFL rushing star and 2009 Offensive Player of the Year opened up about living with ALS, the disease he was diagnosed with in 2025.
Patriots and Christian Gonzalez Race the Clock on an Extension Before Camp
New England's No. 1 cornerback is eligible for a long-term deal for the first time, and the calendar is starting to matter.
Demario Davis spends close to $1 million a year keeping his body in the game
At 37 and entering his 15th season, the Jets linebacker treats his physical maintenance like a business. A six-person team and a $160,000 wellness device are part of the plan.
Rookie CB Chris Johnson Is Already the Centerpiece of Miami's Made-Over Secondary
The Dolphins moved up for the San Diego State corner in April. Now Jeff Hafley wants him learning every spot in the back end before training camp.
Brandon Aiyuk blames his ex-agent as his push to leave the 49ers rolls on
The latest chapter in Aiyuk's standoff with San Francisco has a new target: his former agent. The receiver says he fired him in November, but nothing has changed on the transaction front.
Bills Won't Include O.J. Simpson in New Stadium Legends Display
Buffalo says the former running back is not a fit for the family circle at the new Highmark Stadium, despite his place in the team's record book.
CFL Closes Its Door on Brendan Sorsby for This Season
The Canadian Football League will not register a contract for the former Texas Tech quarterback, citing the gambling allegations against him and narrowing his football options even further.
Parents of Doug Martin allege excessive force in former NFL running back's death
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in federal court accuses Oakland police of restraining the former Buccaneers and Raiders back face down and contributing to his death last October. The city has declined to comment, citing pending litigation.
Prosecutors to argue Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold should be held until trial
Florida prosecutors say Arnold should remain in custody without bail ahead of a pretrial detention hearing. He is charged, not convicted, and his attorney says he denies the allegations.
NFL Sets 2027 Draft for Washington, D.C., With the National Mall as Its Backdrop
The league locked in April 29 to May 1, 2027, for a draft staged in front of the Capitol, returning the event to the nation's capital for the first time since 1941.
Cardinals Still Have Three Key Players With Unresolved Contracts
Receiver Michael Wilson, quarterback Jacoby Brissett and left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. all enter the summer break with their situations unsettled.
Riq Woolen is already turning heads in Philadelphia: 'One of the best secondary groups in the league'
The former Seahawks corner signed a one-year deal worth up to $15 million. Early in the offseason, the Eagles like what they see, and so does Vic Fangio.
Caleb Williams' bid to trademark 'Iceman' runs into a boot company
The Bears quarterback's application to trademark his nickname was initially refused after the patent office flagged a footwear brand that has owned the name since 1988.
Caleb Williams Says It's 'A Hell of a Lot More Fun' in Year 2 Under Ben Johnson
The Bears quarterback sounds like a different player this offseason, and the comfort he has found in Ben Johnson's system is exactly what Chicago hoped for.
Bears Sign On for Hallmark Christmas Movie 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story'
Chicago becomes the third NFL franchise to star in Hallmark's holiday franchise, with filming set for this summer around the city.
Brandon Aiyuk says he'd sign with the Commanders 'tomorrow' if the 49ers cut him
A day after his 'Go Commanders' shout-out, Aiyuk named Washington directly and dared San Francisco to release him. Nothing has happened on the transaction front, but his campaign just got louder.
NFL declines to hold a 2026 supplemental draft, leaving Brendan Sorsby without a pro path this year
The league passed on staging the process that was the quarterback's last route to the NFL in 2026, closing a saga that ran from an NCAA gambling case through a Texas courtroom.
Falcons sign Kyle Pitts to 3-year, $54 million extension, voiding the franchise tag
The deal carries $36 million fully guaranteed and an $18 million average, the third-highest at the position. The tag that bridged Atlanta and Pitts in the spring is now off the books.
Jim Kelly Says He Suffered a Stroke and Is Feeling 'Good'
The Hall of Fame Bills quarterback, who has faced down cancer more than once, shared an update on his health and his familiar message of perseverance.
Jaguars Lock Up Brenton Strange on 3-Year Deal Worth Up to $48M
Jacksonville keeps its rising tight end off the market with $25 million guaranteed as the position cashes in across the league.
Police Say Geno Smith Investigation Is Active After Battery Accusation
Davie, Florida police say a battery accusation against the Jets quarterback is being looked into by detectives. No arrest has been made and no charges have been filed.
Steelers Embrace Mike McCarthy in Their First Offseason Without Mike Tomlin
A franchise that knew only one head coach for 16 years is learning a new language, a new schedule and a new way of doing almost everything.
Penei Sewell wants to atone for a 'down year' as he slides to left tackle
A three-time first-team All-Pro, the Lions star says 2025 was far from his best ball. Now he is learning a new stance on the blind side.
DeForest Buckner opens up about the 'dark thoughts' he faced after neck surgery
The Colts defensive tackle missed seven of the final eight games of 2025 with a herniated disc in his neck. He says the hardest part of recovery was not the rehab but the quiet stretch when he wondered whether football was over.