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Last season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba officially became that dude. For years, Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase were seen as the game's greatest pass-catchers — but JSN crashed that party by putting up a league-leading and Seattle Seahawks record 1,793 receiving yards during the 2025-26 campaign. He also won Offensive Player of the Year, and his team won the Super Bowl. What a season for the 24-year-old. So, how will he follow […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel "a great human being," and said he doesn't think the head coach's off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season. "No, I don't," Maye said. "I mean, he’s our head coach. I think he’s done a great job of talking to us and talking us through it. I’m just looking forward to getting back to […]

Travis Hunter remains one of the most intriguing second-year players heading into next season, and the Jacksonville Jaguars now appear to have a clearer vision for how they plan to use him. The organization still intends for Hunter to continue as a two-way player. Despite skepticism surrounding that role, general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen reiterated that the plan remains unchanged. "The plan has not changed at […]

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy is one of the best remaining NFL free agents, and he has his next team in mind. "I want to throw out a team that a lot of people may not know. Who cares at this point, you know? I'd really like to play with my little brother, Fred Warner, with the Niners," Van Noy said on Tuesday's edition of "Up & Adams." […]

The Dallas Cowboys' view of trading superstar defensive end Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers is a simple one: It was the right move. "We feel really good about it," Cowboys Chief Operating Officer Stephen Jones said about trading Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in an interview with Mad Dog Sports Radio on Tuesday. "Obviously, much respect for Micah and what he stands for and how he plays […]

The NFL and its officials are moving closer toward a new agreement that avoids a work stoppage. After a lengthy stalemate, negotiations have reached a point where the NFL Referees Association is planning to have a ratification vote this week, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the conversations are private. ESPN first reported the development. […]

With the primary player acquisition periods in the books, which NFL defenses are poised to be the most feared in 2026? Here’s my prediction for the top 10 defenses in the upcoming season, in descending order: Key additions: OLB Jaelan Phillips (FA), LB Devin Lloyd (FA), DT Lee Hunter (draft)Key losses: DT A’Shawn Robinson (FA) Don’t be surprised to see the Panthers, who ranked 15th in points allowed and 16th […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes could be on track to return to the field sooner than expected. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach told SiriusXM on Monday morning that Mahomes’ rehab is well ahead of schedule. The strong progress puts Mahomes in a position to potentially take part in portions of the team's offseason workout program if his recovery continues without setbacks. "He’s way ahead of schedule," Veach said. […]

Caleb Williams took a major leap in his second NFL season, thriving during his first year under head coach Ben Johnson. Williams threw for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns and just seven interceptions while leading the Chicago Bears to an 11-6 record, an NFC North title and their first playoff win since 2011. He also established himself as one of the NFL’s most clutch quarterbacks, leading the league with seven game-winning […]