PHOENIX — Rule changes were at the forefront of the NFL owners meeting this week, with the most notable approved proposal being a one-year rule that allows officials “to correct clear and obvious mistakes” as the league’s referees face a potential lockout. It’s clear the NFL anticipates having to use replacement referees — and because it … Read more
Most of the splashy deals in NFL free agency have already been executed, with billions of dollars in contracts being dished out through the first two-plus weeks. But as some of those contracts approached or went over the $100 million mark, there were some that weren’t as pricey that might shape how the 2026 NFL … Read more
With the 2026 NFL Draft just under a month away, how have the early wave of free agency and the onslaught of pro days impacted where the top prospects could land? Given the latest developments around the league, here’s my first-round (no-trade) mock draft. This has long been a foregone conclusion. The Raiders nab their … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens’ concerns about edge rusher Maxx Crosby’s health before nixing their deal with the Las Vegas Raiders were apparently more about his long-term durability rather than his viability for the 2026 season. Baltimore discovered that Crosby had a “degenerative knee issue” that would cause issues beyond the 2026 season during its medical exam … Read more
These are the definitive rivalries of North American sports. Some of these rivalries span more than 100 years, while others have taken on a life of their own over the past decade. What they all have in common: These matchups mean a little more when the teams face off. Here’s our list of the best … Read more
With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, many fans are asking themselves this: Is my team better or worse? Of course, the roster-building process for 2026 is far from over. The draft starts April 23. Late free-agency moves will happen. Injuries in the offseason program this spring and training camp in the … Read more
It’s true that NFL teams can’t win a championship in March. But sometimes a smart spending spree can at least lead to a better season — and the opposite is true, too. Which teams spent wisely in free agency and which teams didn’t might not be clear until the games actually start in September. However, … Read more
There has been well over a billion dollars in contracts handed out in the first wave of NFL free agency. Not all of it was spent wisely. It’ll be months or even years, of course, before we know the full damage caused by some of the deals in this year’s free-agent frenzy. But at first … Read more
One of the most optimistic times of the year for NFL fans has arrived. Free agency has started with a bang, with several huge deals around the league already completed. We’re grading every notable signing and even a few trades as the deals happen. Did your favorite team make smart moves? Let’s take a look … Read more
Less than 15 hours after their blockbuster deal for five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby, the Baltimore Ravens have found their pass-rushing help. On Wednesday morning, the Ravens reportedly agreed to a four-year, $112 million deal with former Cincinnati Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. It’s a swift move from Baltimore, which used the cap space … Read more