NFL 2026

NFL News & Analysis

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Around the League May 27, 2026

Mahomes reminded everyone about Kelce's Guardians first pitch the moment he heard about the ownership stake

Kelce's 2023 ceremonial first pitch at Progressive Field sailed wide. Mahomes has not forgotten. He apparently never will.

Analysis May 27, 2026

Four players who could move before the season: Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux

A receiver on a rebuilding Bills team, a tight end the Bears drafted a replacement for, a quarterback who requested a trade, and an edge rusher stuck behind two starters. What it would take to move each one.

Team May 27, 2026

Derwin James is the NFL's highest-paid safety again. Three years, $75.6 million.

The Chargers locked up their four-time All-Pro on a deal that resets the safety market for the second time in James' career. His agent David Mulugheta negotiated $57.5 million in guarantees.

Around the League May 27, 2026

Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence charges including a felony strangulation count

The Packers' starting running back was booked Tuesday in Brown County, Wisconsin, on charges stemming from a Saturday incident. He is held without bond. His legal team says he vehemently denies the allegations.

Around the League May 26, 2026

Supreme Court won't block Brian Flores' discrimination case. The NFL is headed to trial.

The league wanted the case handled internally through arbitration. The Supreme Court declined to intervene on Monday, clearing the way for open court proceedings against the NFL, the Broncos, the Giants, and the Texans.

Team May 26, 2026

The Raiders need a lot more from Ashton Jeanty. He says he doesn't want to come off the field.

Klint Kubiak's offense ranked last in rushing yards per game in 2025. The fix runs through his rookie of the year, a new center, and a scheme that wants Jeanty on the field for 80-plus percent of snaps.

Team May 26, 2026

Texans gave Nico Collins $17 million more over two years after GM said trade rumors could 'shove it'

Collins was the 18th-highest-paid receiver despite ranking 4th in yards per game since 2024. The restructured deal fixes that: he's now fifth at the position and fully guaranteed through 2027.

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.