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
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
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
The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday night for the second time ever, with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set to host the first game of the 2026 season. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Seahawks will play the traditional opener as Super Bowl champions on Sept. 9, a day earlier than … 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
As expected, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider has locked up his team’s most explosive playmaker for the foreseeable future. The Seahawks and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, have agreed to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension. The average annual salary of $42.15 million makes Smith-Njigba … Read more
While many NFL teams have bolstered their rosters through early free agency and the trade market, all 32 teams still have holes — of various sizes — as we approach the draft. So, what is each team’s biggest need? Let’s break that down for each NFC team — along with the ideal fit to fill each … Read more
Spring is a time filled with hope for most NFL fans. Their teams are spending money on new players that will surely help them win. Some are bringing in better coaches. And the draft is right around the corner and will surely bring even more good news. At least that’s how it seems. But I’m … 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
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