NFL 2026

NFL News & Analysis

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Team June 23, 2026

Joe Burrow Says the 2026 Bengals Carry the Same Vibes as His LSU Title Team

The Cincinnati quarterback drew a parallel he had never made before, linking this year's roster to the 2019 LSU squad he led to a national championship.

Team June 23, 2026

Brandon Aiyuk shouts 'Go Commanders' as his 49ers limbo drags on

An Instagram post praising Washington reignited speculation about where the receiver lands next. But a social-media shout-out is not a trade request, and his situation in San Francisco remains stuck.

Team June 23, 2026

J.K. Dobbins wants to reward the Broncos and run them to a Super Bowl

Denver made re-signing Dobbins a priority. He returns from a foot injury with a two-year deal and one goal: stay on the field for all 17 games and power a win-now offense.

Team June 23, 2026

Tyler Shough Plans Saints Summer Retreat, Leans on Drew Brees for Advice

The second-year quarterback is funding a teammate workout trip from Oregon to San Diego and tapped a franchise legend to help pull it together.

Contracts June 21, 2026

Titans lock up Jeffery Simmons on 3-year, $105.8M extension

Tennessee commits $100 million guaranteed to its defensive anchor, keeping the four-time Pro Bowler in Nashville as the franchise builds around Cam Ward.

Draft June 21, 2026

Big 12 in No Rush to Drop Texas Tech Lawsuit Over Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

The conference's federal suit seeking authority to punish the quarterback remains active as his NFL supplemental draft window opens, with questions still hanging over his pro future and possible legal fallout.

Team June 21, 2026

Shedeur Sanders is closing the gap in Cleveland's quarterback race

After a bumpy rookie year, the Browns' second-year passer has turned his footwork and processing into real progress, and Cleveland is no longer rushing to name a starter.

League June 21, 2026

ESPN Investigation Links Former NFL Lineman Michael Pennel to Woman Whose Body Was Found on His Former Property

An ESPN investigation reports that Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with Carli Guzman Roche, contradicting his statement that he did not know her. Pennel has not been charged with any crime.

Team June 17, 2026

Todd Bowles Says Vita Vea's Minicamp 'Hold-In' Is 'Not Concerning'

The Buccaneers' star defensive tackle is showing up but sitting out as he enters the final year of his contract, and his head coach is unbothered.

Injuries June 17, 2026

Ladd McConkey Expects to Be Ready for Chargers Training Camp

The Chargers receiver is recovering from a strained left hamstring and says he plans to be on the field when camp opens in July.

Draft June 17, 2026

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield expects a flood of NFL queries on Brendan Sorsby

With Sorsby's supplemental draft application now public, his 2025 head coach says scouts and general managers are lining up to vet the quarterback, and he is ready to take the due-diligence calls.

League June 17, 2026

Packers Push Back Hard Against Effort to Rewrite the Sports Broadcasting Act

The NFL's only publicly owned team says changing the 65-year-old law that lets the league pool its TV rights would threaten Green Bay's very existence.

League June 17, 2026

Broncos Excuse Jonathon Cooper From Mandatory Minicamp Following Arrests

Denver kept its starting outside linebacker away from the team's final spring practices as his legal case heads toward a late-July trial.

Team June 17, 2026

Titans wave off Cam Ward's minicamp accuracy issues: the staff isn't worried

Some scattered misses over the past few weeks drew attention, but Tennessee's coaches still see Cam Ward as the long-term answer. The quarterback says the inconsistency comes with learning a new offense and new receivers.

Team June 17, 2026

George Pickens Shows Up for Cowboys Minicamp, Says He's Fine Playing on the Franchise Tag

The receiver skipped the voluntary work but reported for mandatory minicamp without hesitation, and Brian Schottenheimer liked what he saw.

Injuries June 17, 2026

Bo Nix says he's on track for training camp, explains second ankle surgery was for bone spurs

The Broncos quarterback needed a second procedure on his right ankle to clean up bone spurs. He says the medical team has cleared him as 'good as new' and he expects to be ready when camp opens.

Contracts June 17, 2026

Baker Mayfield Pushes Back on Durability Questions, Says Contract Talks Are Stalled

The Buccaneers quarterback addressed concerns about his health and acknowledged extension talks have not moved as he enters the final year of his deal.

League June 17, 2026

What's Next for Chiefs WR Rashee Rice After His Release From Jail

Rice is out of jail and expected at training camp, but a possible NFL ruling on his probation violation and a knee that needed surgery cloud his road back.

Free Agency June 17, 2026

Cameron Jordan Re-Signs With Saints on One-Year Deal: 'We Love New Orleans'

The franchise sack leader returns for a 16th season in New Orleans, with family and loyalty driving the decision.

Contracts June 17, 2026

After Record Deal, Will Anderson Jr. Is Hungry for a Super Bowl

The Texans made Anderson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. He wants the deal to be a starting point, not a destination.

League June 17, 2026

Kraft Group, Patriots Sue Foxborough Over Nearly $1 Million in Gillette License Fees

The complaint argues Massachusetts law caps entertainment license fees at $100 and that the town cannot attach security payroll costs to the stadium's annual permit.

Team June 17, 2026

Michael Penix Jr. expects to be a full go by Falcons training camp

The Falcons quarterback tore his left ACL in Week 11 last season. He says the plan is to handle everything in team drills when camp opens in late July, pending one final sign-off from his doctor.

Team June 17, 2026

Four things we learned from Bills minicamp

The left guard job is wide open, the reigning rushing champ is back in the building, and Buffalo has a summer plan. Here is what stood out from the Bills' mandatory minicamp.

Analysis June 17, 2026

Did the Broncos rewrite the salary cap rulebook by cutting Russell Wilson?

Denver swallowed a record dead money charge to move on from Russell Wilson in 2024. Two years later, the league appears to be following its lead.