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The team that Mike Vrabel built: How the Patriots found success so fast
There were five key points over the past year that set New England on track to face the Seahawks on Sunday.[read more]
Stafford wins first MVP, says he'll return in '26
Rams QB Matthew Stafford edged Drake Maye in the closest MVP vote since 2003, then closed his acceptance speech by saying he'll return to play next season.[read more]
🏈 Miller's two-round 2026 mock draft
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?[read more]
Ex-Patriots call 'bullcrap' on Brady's SB stance
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bullcrap."[read more]
Seahawks 'fully expect' Emmanwori to play in SB
The Seahawks "fully expect" Nick Emmanwori to play in Super Bowl LX after he left practice yesterday with an ankle injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday.[read more]
Jets DT Phillips: Glenn inherited 'cancerous' group
Jets DT Harrison Phillips said it has been difficult for the team to get over the franchise's losing culture, saying first-year coach Aaron Glenn inherited a "cancerous" group.[read more]
Cowboys picked to play in NFL's first game in Rio
The Cowboys will play in the NFL's first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro against a TBD opponent at historic Maracana Stadium.[read more]
Brees, Fitzgerald make Hall of Fame in first year
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome five into its 2026 class, including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald -- who were in their first year of eligibility -- as well as Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.[read more]
AP, Big Ben, Gronk lead '27 HOF 1st-time eligibles
The first-ballot headliners for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2027 include running back Adrian Peterson, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and tight end Rob Gronkowski. Each of those players played his last season in 2021.[read more]
Garrett named DPOY; JSN wins offensive honors
Myles Garrett's record-breaking season earned him a unanimous selection as Defensive Player of the Year, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba narrowly won Offensive Player of the Year at Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony.[read more]