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
PHOENIX — A.J. Brown is a Philadelphia Eagle. That’s what head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman have kept repeating at the NFL owners meetings the past few days. But that, of course, didn’t answer the question prevalent around the league. Will Brown be an Eagle when the season kicks off? The Philly brass … Read more
Free agency is starting to wind down, and the 2026 NFL Draft is still nearly a month away. However, one of the most important weeks of the NFL’s offseason has arrived. NFL owners, general managers, head coaches and league personnel will convene at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel starting Sunday for the league’s annual meeting. The … 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
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
What do the 98th Academy Awards have in common with sports? Well, as it turns out, a lot. Like the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Daytona 500 and other huge events whose appeal crosses over into pop culture, the Oscars attracts fans from all walks — including folks who like to place a few wagers … Read more
“Hello, A.J. … what’s happening?” Star wide receiver A.J. Brown remains a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Nonetheless, Brown’s four-year stint with the Eagles (2022-25) has come against the backdrop of the three-time Pro Bowler publicly complaining about his role in the team’s offense and rampant speculation about his relationship (or lack thereof) with quarterback … 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