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NFL Legend Von Miller Is Already Learning the Ways Of the NFL GM Original
You might have missed it, but Von Miller actually had a pretty decent season in 2025. He hasn’t retired or anything. Miller just made a bad bet on the Washington Commanders in 2025. He thought it would be a chance to chase a third Super Bowl ring after the Commanders reached the NFC Championship in 2024. But they took a massive step back in 2025, receding into irrelevance pretty early on in the season and finishing 5-12.
Caleb Williams Seemingly Recruits Top WR Prospect From the NFL Combine Original
The Chicago Bears have invested a lot of money and draft capital in their offense over the last couple of years. Since they drafted Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, it’s been all about the weapons. But Williams is still looking for more. The year before Williams arrived, the Bears traded for Pro Bowl wideout D.J. Moore and signed TE Cole Kmet to a $50 million deal. In 2024, they drafted top WR prospect Rome Odunze just eight picks after selecting Williams.
Fact Check: Have the Browns Finalised a Deal With Cardinals To Land Marvin Harrison Jr.? Original
We’re in the dog days of the NFL calendar right now. We just had the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, but it’s still a quiet time for the NFL and its fans until the new league year opens a couple of weeks from now. And boredom breeds bad decisions. Sometimes those bad decisions come in the form of people chasing interactions on social media with dubious claims and reports. We’ve had one such already, and it has already tested the wits and social media literacy of many NFL fans.
Cowboys News: Louis Riddick Suggests Dallas Is Weighing George Pickens’ Past Before Long-Term Extension Original
George Pickens was an extremely promising player during his first three years in the league with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was fast, he was big, he could jump out of the stadium, and he had insanely sticky hands. During that time, his 16.3 yards per reception paced the league. But because of his seemingly mercurial nature, the Steelers decided to move on from Pickens last offseason. It was arguably one of their worst moves in the last decade.
Top Prospect Fernando Mendoza Says an NFL Team Asked Him To Get Arrested Original
Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, Caleb Williams, Fernando Mendoza. The Indiana QB is being touted as a prospect on par with those former No. 1 overall picks as we edge closer to the 2026 NFL Draft in late April. But the thing about it this year is this: not only is Mendoza a seemingly faultless prospect coming off an undefeated National Title season and a Heisman Trophy with Indiana, but behind him, there is next to no worthy quarterback talent.
Jason Kelce Admits He Craved Cheeseburger and Fries After Pasta at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Original
Since retiring from the NFL following the 2023 season, Jason Kelce has not exactly been kicking back with his feet up. He’s got his own pseudo-late-night talk show, he appears regularly as an NFL analyst for ESPN, and he’s got his massively popular podcast with his fellow NFL star brother, Travis. But with the NFL season all wrapped up, Kelce has found himself with a little more time on his hands just now.
NFL Analyst Suggests Vikings To Target Aaron Rodgers or Other Veteran QBs Original
J.J. McCarthy got his chance to helm the Minnesota Vikings for real during the 2025 season. And while a litany of injuries he was dealing with must be considered, when he was on the field, he was about as erratic as possible, throwing 11 TDs against 12 INTs. He did go 6-4 as a starter, however, so it leaves the Vikings in an awkward spot at the QB position heading into 2026. Should they continue to support him unconditionally?
Dan Orlovsky Believes the Cowboys Are Nearly a Super Bowl Team Original
The Dallas Cowboys finished under .500 for the second straight season with a 7-9-1 record in 2025, after their 2024 campaign that ended 7-10. That’s the first time they’ve had back-to-back losing seasons since the three straight 5-11 years under Dave Campo from 2000-2002. It was a rough season that included some really heartbreaking results, and also some really embarrassing ones.
Deion Sanders Sheds Light On His Time Playing QB In High School
Alex Murray Alex Murray has been active in the sport media industry since his graduation from the prestigious RTA School of Media at TMU (formerly Ryerson University) in downtown Toronto. He has had a specific focus and interest on all things football and NFL, which stems from his father, who imbued him with a love of football and the NFL over all other sports at a young age.
Deion Sanders Sheds Light On His Time Playing QB In High School
Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Deion Sanders is one of only a handful of athletes to ever play in two of the U.S.’s major sports leagues. The all-time NFL great was also a solidstarter-caliber outfielder in the MLB.
Cowboys News: Cris Carter Wants Dak Prescott to Replicate Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs Contract Restructure Original
The Kansas City Chiefs were among the NFL teams that were in the most financial trouble heading into the 2026 season. Well, not anymore. And that’s thanks in large part to their franchise quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, agreeing to restructure his contract. Though now, that has created the expectation that other highly paid QBs, like Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, should do the same. Let’s not go too crazy praising Mahomes here, however.
Brett Favre Says Modern NFL QBs Are ‘Crazy Big’ Compared to His 245-Pound Draft Weight Original
Arguably the most impressive thing Brett Favre accomplished during his illustrious two-decade NFL career was his Iron Man streak. Favre didn’t miss a single start from 1992, his second year in the NFL, until 2010, his final year in the league. That streak of 297 straight starts (321 if you include the playoffs) is one of the untouchable records in NFL lore. But the fact that he was able to accomplish such a run was even more surprising if you watched him play. Favre was not exactly a pocket passer.
Manti Te’o Believes the 2024 QB Draft Class Is Better Than the Elite 2018 QB Draft Class Original
The NFL offseason is a time for theories, what-ifs, and comparisons. In the couple of months leading up to the Draft in late April, a popular one has always been comparing draft classes. Good Morning Football‘s Manti Te’o got in on the fun this week. With Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson regularly competing for MVP awards since entering the league, the 2018 class of QB draftees that they were a part of has often been cited as one of the best in recent years.
Manti Te’o Believes the 2024 QB Draft Class Is Better Than the Elite 2018 QB Draft Class
The Winter Olympics’ Sour Ending Was Just A Preview For Summer 2028 Now that the Olympics are over and their two most noteworthy gold medals, the men's and women's ice hockey championship, have been clawed by the …
NFL Analyst Says No QB in the 2026 Draft Class Will Be Better Than Shedeur Sanders Original
The 2026 NFL draft class will have a ton of talent, just like every other one. But at certain positions, it already seems clear it’s going to lag behind the usual average. And that seems especially true at quarterback. Last year, the 2025 draft class didn’t have great representation at the quarterback position either. Only two were drafted in the first round, and only one in the top 20.
NFL Analyst Says No QB in the 2026 Draft Class Will Be Better Than Shedeur Sanders
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Seth Rollins Names Myles Garrett, DK Metcalf in His List of NFL Players Who Would Dominate in WWE Original
Seth Rollins has been known as a WWE wrestling superstar for many years now. But he’s been a massive NFL fan for even longer, and these days, he’s mixing business with pleasure whenever he can. Rollins was very involved during Super Bowl week. He has also been a regular contributor on the NFL Network’s flagship show, Good Morning Football, over the last few months. At the same time, he has maintained his role as one of the most visible stars in the world of wrestling today.
Browns Draft News: Insider Suggests Developmental QB May Be on the Radar for 2026 Original
The Cleveland Browns had the bright idea of putting four different QBs in the blender during their 2025 training camp. Well, they could be looking to do something similar in 2026. In 2025, Kenny Pickett was traded before the season began, and veteran Joe Flacco emerged as the Week 1 starter. However, he was soon benched in favor of 2025 third-round pick Dillon Gabriel. Flacco was then traded as well. Gabriel then suffered a concussion, and fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders stepped in.
“We Give Up on Guys Too Soon”: Johnny Manziel Weighs In on Sam Darnold Overcoming Adversity to Win the Super Bowl Original
When it comes to storytelling, the “second chance” narrative is one of the most popular. And for good reason. Who doesn’t love a good comeback story? And Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold embodied that this year. He was “seeing ghosts” after spending several years in Adam Gase’s historically bad New York Jets offense in 2019 and 2020. The former top-five pick bounced around for a few years before being given a real shot with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. He made the Pro Bowl that year.
Fact Check: Did Brandon Aiyuk Let an Ice Cream Cone Melt on Him During a 9-Minute IG Live? Original
Brandon Aiyuk has not played in the NFL since October 2024. While he did tear up his knee back then, such an injury typically does not take over a year and a half to heal. There’s a reason the San Francisco 49ers, who gave him a four-year, $120 million deal just months before the injury, placed him on the “reserve/left squad list” in mid-December. Unless he completely forwent rehab, his knee should be healed by now.
Julian Edelman Settles Super Bowl LIII MVP Debate in ‘What Would Tom Brady Say?’ Segment Original
Many youngsters will say that the most recent Super Bowl, Super Bowl 60, was the worst one ever. And they may have an argument there. It was 9-0 at half. But if they claim that genuinely, they’re showing their age. The worst Super Bowl in living memory must surely be Super Bowl 53, which the New England Patriots won 13-3 over the Los Angeles Rams. And despite how snooze-inducing the game was, there had to be a standout performance, right? Right.
EA Sports Pays Tribute To Deion Sanders As First Ever Honor Society Inductee With CFB26 OVR 99 Original
Deion Sanders is probably the best cornerback in NFL history. But he wasn’t just good as a pro. He was the No. 5 overall pick in the 1989 draft because he was also one of the best college cornerbacks during his highly decorated four-year career at Florida State from 1985-1988. He was a two-time unanimous All-American (1987-1988). And that is pretty special considering only Herschel Walker has ever been unanimously named three times. The Seminoles also retired his No. 2 jersey.
WWE Stars Take Offense As Tom Brady Calls the Sport “Cute” and Non-Competitive Original
Tom Brady left the NFL several years ago. But even now, three years later, he seems to make headlines just as often as he did as a player. He does have his hand in quite a few pies after all. And one of the things Brady is hawking these days is flag football. He’s going to Saudi Arabia to stage a flag football tournament on March 21. And despite the location and the fact this is an offseason whimsy for NFL players, Brady insists this is ‘real competition’ and not some publicity stunt.
Jalen Hurts Shares Heartfelt Message for His First Coach, His Dad
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles did it all two years ago. They won their second Super Bowl since 2017, and Hurts won an unlikely Super Bowl MVP after an excellent performance in the 40-22 drubbing of the previously-thought-to-be unbeatable Kansas City Chiefs. But the Super Bowl hangover hit Hurts and his team in 2025. And while they won the division and went 11-6, it really felt like 2023 all over again, as they crashed out of the playoffs early to an inferior team.
Eli Manning Makes His Thoughts Clear on the Current State of the Giants With QB Jaxson Dart and HC John Harbaugh Original
The New York Giants have a relatively sunny outlook heading into 2026. The fanbase seems to love their young QB, Jaxson Dart. And they brought in a well-respected, Super Bowl-winning head coach to oversee operations in John Harbaugh. Something they haven’t had since Tom Coughlin departed over a decade ago. Something else they haven’t had since the Coughlin days, when Eli Manning was leading the way for Big Blue, is that positive feeling about the team that they have here in 2026.
Seahawks News: Maxx Crosby Explains Why Sam Darnold Winning Super Bowl LX Won’t Diminish Russell Wilson’s Legacy Original
Russell Wilson won a Super Bowl just two years into his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks. But he could technically be one-upped by Sam Darnold if the veteran leads Seattle to a win in Super Bowl 60 during his first year in the Pacific Northwest. Darnold had an MVP-caliber season in 2025, and he was able to carry that form into the postseason, putting up arguably his best performance of the year in a duel against the presumptive MVP, Matthew Stafford, in the NFC Championship.
Seahawks News: Maxx Crosby Explains Why Sam Darnold Winning Super Bowl LX Won’t Diminish Russell Wilson’s Legacy
Brock Purdy's advice pays off for Seahawks' Sam Darnold ahead of Super Bowl 60 What he learned. Sam Darnold has been a bit of an NFL nomad. He is on his fourth team in four years, and in his first with the Seattle Seahawks. He's …
Steelers News: Ben Roethlisberger Praises Retaining Tom Arth Amid Aaron Rodgers’ One-Month Deadline Original
The Pittsburgh Steelers have their head coach situation all squared away with a solid hire in Mike McCarthy. Pittsburgh’s fourth head coach since 1969, McCarthy has not been sitting on his hands since being handed the reins. He has been proactive in rounding out his coaching staff. McCarthy moved on from both embattled coordinators quickly. OC Arthur Smith went to Ohio State, and DC Teryl Austin was also handed his walking papers.
Tom Brady Draws Heat From Patriots Fans After Peyton Manning’s Gesture for Drake Maye Original
Drake Maye is the first New England Patriots quarterback to reach the Super Bowl since Tom Brady. But that does not mean the GOAT is reaching out to help the young signal-caller in the lead-up to Super Bowl 60. In fact, Brady has actively distanced himself from offering any kind of support to the Patriots organization ahead of the Big Game. Brady recently said he doesn’t “have a dog in the fight in this one.” That really irked Patriots fans. And it got even worse after a recent Maye revelation.
Puka Nacua Is Not the Only NFL Player Shooting His Shot at Sydney Sweeney Original
There’s no question about it: these days, Sydney Sweeney is the “it” girl in Hollywood. She may not have the box office record or the awards recognition, but the people love her. And there are many reasons for that. Sweeney recently did an interview with Cosmopolitan that drummed up extra interest in her—especially from her considerable male fanbase—once again. One of the questions she was asked was what she was looking for in a man. What’s her type? Her full answer was lengthy and mature.
LeSean McCoy Corrects Michael Irvin on Why There Shouldn’t Be Old-School Expectations From NIL Era Players Original
The landscape of college sports, especially football and men’s basketball, has changed and will never be the same after the advent of NIL money and more relaxed rules surrounding the transfer portal. And of course, wholesale changes like that are going to get a rise out of the old heads who had to do it “the hard way.” Nowadays, it is very common for a four- or five-star recruit to get a big head coming out of high school. That’s too early.
Why Steelers Are in a Great Spot With 2026 Salary Cap Projected to Be at Least $301.2 Million Original
Every year, the NFL salary cap grows as the league makes more money from its expanding global footprint. Last year, it jumped by a record amount. And while it has not repeated that mark in 2026, it has made another massive leap. In 2025, the cap sat at $279.2 million. This year, it is estimated to expand to between $301.2 million and $305.7 million. That represents a hike of at least $22 million, nearly 10 percent. That increase will be a boon for every team in the NFL.
‘8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Nonstop Training’: Kyle Juszczyk Details Christian McCaffrey’s Insane Offseason Training Original
Christian McCaffrey certainly isn’t the biggest guy you’re going to see on an NFL football field. But he packs quite a punch in that 5’11”, 210-pound frame of his. Despite missing 14 games over the past four seasons, CMC is still third in the NFL with 6,377 scrimmage yards during that time. He’s crossed 2,000 scrimmage yards in a season three times, including in his last two fully healthy campaigns. He does have good NFL pedigree.
Emmanuel Acho Blames Social Media Manager For Misquoting His Absurd Shedeur Sanders Take Original
If you’re your own boss, good for you. But for most people, that’s not the case. Most are workers that have to report to their bosses. And even if you think your boss is a real piece of work or even bad at their job, you’ve got to listen to them. Even NFL players like Shedeur Sanders are no exceptions to that. The players report to the coaches. The coaches teach the players, develop them, and instruct them. That’s how it’s always been.
“This is the Business”: Michael Irvin Defends Shedeur Sanders’ Pro Bowl Selection Using Jake Paul Example Original
In the latest example of how far the NFL’s Pro Bowl has fallen, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who played in just eight games, less than half of the 17 on the schedule, was named as a replacement Pro Bowler this week. Sanders actually went 3-4 with a Cleveland Browns team that was 2-8 before plugging him in as the starter in Week 11. He threw seven TDs against 10 picks, was last among qualified QBs in completion percentage (56.6) and second-last in passer rating (68.1).
“Many Coaches Have Tried Stealing Gameplans”: Jason Kelce Speaks Out Against Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Snub Original
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious and respected institutions of its kind in the world. However, their credibility took a huge hit when the greatest coach of all-time, Bill Belichick, was snubbed of a first-ballot induction into the Hall of Fame. Reports suggest it was one of Belichick’s old rivals, 83-year-old Bill Polian, who was campaigning against Belichick during the voting process.
Rams News: Matthew Stafford Admits Frustration Over Not Helping Davante Adams Win a Super Bowl Original
The Los Angeles Rams were touted as one of the top Super Bowl favorites throughout the entire 2025 season. But their campaign ended just one game short of the ultimate goal. And for Davante Adams, that must have hurt just a little bit extra. The Rams wideout is one of the best of his generation, and he has regularly played for winning teams. In 12 years, he has gone to the playoffs seven times. In all but two of those playoff trips, Adams’ team won at least one game.
Browns News: Analyst Calls Todd Monken “The Clear Worst HC” in AFC North Original
From 2020-2025, the AFC North did not see a head coaching change across the entire division. For six straight years, it was the same four coaches going toe to toe. Then, in the span of a week, three of the four were gone. The Cincinnati Bengals were the only ones to retain their head coach, Zac Taylor, though many believed he also should have gotten the boot.
Steelers News: “Will Howard Believer” Maxx Crosby Has a QB Succession Plan for Pittsburgh Original
Even before Mike Tomlin stepped down, there were always going to be two big questions for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason: what to do at head coach and what to do at quarterback. While the club answered one of those questions decisively by hiring Mike McCarthy, it’s anyone’s guess what their QB plan is for 2026, especially with Aaron Rodgers technically no longer on the roster. But obviously, with his old coach McCarthy coming on board, there is a possibility he returns.
“He Wanted Lamar Jackson to Be a WR”: Analyst Argues Why Bill Polian Is Not Qualified for Hall of Fame Voting Original
If there was ever a man who coached in the NFL who had built himself a resume worthy of a first-ballot Hall of Famer, it was Bill Belichick. Yet, because of what appears to be lingering bitterness from executives whose teams he routinely dominated during his 24-year run with the New England Patriots, Belichick did not receive that fleeting first-ballot honor. Belichick fell short of the required 40 out of 50 votes, which seems unconscionable.
“Dallas Was Hindered by Jerry Jones”: Ben Roethlisberger Defends Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Hire Original
When the Pittsburgh Steelers announced Mike McCarthy as their newest head coach last week, there was a lot of grumbling throughout the fanbase. Here’s another guy, just like Mike Tomlin, who brings a high floor but a low ceiling. However, they differ in one major way: while Tomlin is a defensive-minded coach, McCarthy is offensive-oriented. In fact, McCarthy may be the team’s first offensive head coach since at least 1968, and perhaps ever.
Stephen A. Smith Is Confident Drake Maye’s Patriots Is Not Winning the Super Bowl Original
The New England Patriots arrive at the Super Bowl after a less-than-impressive run through an AFC uniquely devoid of elite QB talent. The Patriots beat a Los Angeles Chargers team thanks to the latter’s lack of an offensive line, they beat C.J. Stroud in the midst of one of the worst two-game playoff runs of all-time, and they dodged both Josh Allen and Bo Nix in the AFC Championship Game. Heck, if it wasn’t for a second-half blizzard, they might have even lost to Nix’s backup, Jarrett Stidham.
“His Resume Doesn’t Warrant It”: Stephen A. Smith Shoots Down The Idea of Deion Sanders As Browns HC Original
Black Monday is usually a busy day in the NFL. The Monday after the final regular season games is when most of the head coach firings are done. This cycle, there were 10 NFL teams looking for new head coaches. Three weeks into this hiring period, and all but three of those jobs have been filled. One of those is the Cleveland Browns gig. And they are really struggling to find someone to take the gig.
Analyst Calls Out Skip Bayless For Projecting His “Insecurities On Tom Brady” Original
Tom Brady has pretty much had success in everything he’s done. From football to entertainment to business, he’s won in every industry. And yet, he still has his detractors. One of his most vocal supporters was always Skip Bayless. While Bayless has always been well-known for his severe criticism of superstars Aaron Rodgers and (especially) LeBron James, Brady was always on Bayless’ “nice” list, until recently. When he was playing, Bayless defended Brady at every turn.
Micah Parsons and Seth Rollins Predict Patriots Will Get “Blown Out” by the Seahawks at Super Bowl 60 Original
After one of the most peculiar NFL seasons in recent memory, we get one of the strangest, though not unfamiliar, Super Bowl matchups with Sam Darnold’s Seattle Seahawks facing Drake Maye’s New England Patriots. Not exactly the big, proven, respected QB names you generally expect in the Super Bowl. Your Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Staffords, Joe Burrows, and what have you. But nonetheless, these are two of the best all-around teams in the league. And especially so on defense.
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