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'Hungry,' 'curious,' 'willing': Cowboys first-rounder Caleb Downs living up to the hype
Downs has exceeded expectations throughout the offseason as the safety heads toward his NFL debut against the Giants in Week 1.[read more]
What to expect from the Jaguars' Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence in 2026
The Jaguars haven't made back-to-back postseason appearances this century. But they think 2026 can be different with Coen and Lawrence.[read more]
Four questions for the Eagles ahead of the 2026 season: Is Hurts acclimating? Will Lemon contribute?
There is no shortage of storylines surrounding the Eagles as they ready for an intrigue-filled 2026 season.[read more]
🏈 2027 draft: Kiper's 10 big preseason takes
Jadan Baugh as the RB1? Five first-round quarterbacks? Safeties and tight ends galore? Mel Kiper Jr. makes predictions for the 2027 NFL draft class.[read more]
NFL expanding Inspire Change internationally
The NFL is expanding its Inspire Change initiative internationally ahead of a season that features a record nine games outside the United States.[read more]
NFL betting expected to slow at U.S. sportsbooks
NFL betting has grown for years, climbing to approximately $30 billion, but the boom is showing signs of stalling at U.S. sportsbooks as prediction markets gain ground.[read more]
Former Wake Forest, NFL DB Smith dies at 40
Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died.[read more]
Sanchez plans to plead guilty in '25 assault case
Former NFL quarterback and Fox broadcaster Mark Sanchez has agreed to plead guilty in connection to the alleged attack of a truck driver in Indianapolis last year.[read more]
Skattebo says he mulled retiring after '25 injury
Giants running back Cam Skattebo said Thursday on the "Up & Adams Show" that he briefly contemplated retirement after he suffered an open fracture of his right ankle during his rookie season.[read more]
Athletic: Russini-Vrabel ties violated standards
Former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated newsroom standards but showed no clear bias toward the Patriots head coach, The Athletic said Thursday.[read more]