27 days ago
NFL and game officials agree on seven-year collective bargaining agreement,...
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27 days ago
How to follow along with full week of NFL schedule leaks and releases
As with everything the NFL does these days, they try to make the most money they can off of it. In this case it's the schedule release. They can't just put out the schedule at a specific time on a specific day. They can't even just make a single program announcing the schedule. No, they have to make a whole week event out of it, trickling out select games on various networks so everyone gets a piece of the pie. But most importantly, the NFL gets that bag.
But if you are interested in following along, let's go through the schedule.
All times are Pacific. (Eastern Time is in parenthesis)
Select games
NBC/Peacock -- 7:30 AM (10:30 AM ET)
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As with everything the NFL does these days, they try to make the most money they can off of it. In this case it's the schedule release. They can't just put out the schedule at a specific time on a specific day. They can't even just make a single program announcing the schedule. No, they have to make a whole week event out of it, trickling out select games on various networks so everyone gets a piece of the pie. But most importantly, the NFL gets that bag.
But if you are interested in following along, let's go through the schedule.
All times are Pacific. (Eastern Time is in parenthesis)
Select games
NBC/Peacock -- 7:30 AM (10:30 AM ET)
https://sports.yahoo.com/a...
27 days ago
NFL Referees ****** ociation approves new CBA by 116-4 vote
Some votes are close. Some are not.
The NFL Referees ****** ociation approved the new seven-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL by an overwhelming vote of 116-4, via Albert Breer of SI.com.
That's a 96.67-percent "yes" for the new deal. Which is good news for all involved.
The best news is that the league and the NFLRA ditched the propaganda (the NFL at one point had shifted to overdrive in this regard) and did what was right for the game, in the short term and over the long haul.
The game is bigger than anyone connected to it. The game will endure. The current stewards of the game, all of whom are handsomely compensated, have an overriding obligation to make decisions not in their own interests but in the interests of the game.
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Some votes are close. Some are not.
The NFL Referees ****** ociation approved the new seven-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the NFL by an overwhelming vote of 116-4, via Albert Breer of SI.com.
That's a 96.67-percent "yes" for the new deal. Which is good news for all involved.
The best news is that the league and the NFLRA ditched the propaganda (the NFL at one point had shifted to overdrive in this regard) and did what was right for the game, in the short term and over the long haul.
The game is bigger than anyone connected to it. The game will endure. The current stewards of the game, all of whom are handsomely compensated, have an overriding obligation to make decisions not in their own interests but in the interests of the game.
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27 days ago
Former NFL Players Joining ****** Abuse Lawsuit Emphasizes Ohio State’s Lack of Acc...
In this story:
Thirty former Ohio State football players announced that they will join a lawsuit against the university over ****** ual abuse by former athletic department physician Richard Strauss. The group includes former NFL players Ray Ellis, Al Washington and Keith Ferguson. This is the latest flare in a damaging scandal first revealed eight years ago.
In 2020, Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim wrote a lengthy story, “Why Aren’t More People Talking About the Ohio State ****** Abuse Scandal?,” which was turned into the award-winning HBO documentary Surviving Ohio State. We checked in with him after this latest development.
Most important, it means there were still more victims of a serial predator who was allowed to work on campus—and had virtually free reign to athletes and facilties—for nearly two decades. Dr. Strauss, who took his own life in 2005 and never faced his accusers, worked at the school from 1978 to 1996 and caused immeasurable harm. The injured parties keep coming forward with their accounts of his abuse.
It also—crassly and candidly—means that Ohio State’s PR challenge has grown incalculably. Note that Ohio State has never contested the allegations. The school’s defense has always been about the statute of limitations and responsible parties. But OSU has never challenged the survivors’ accounts or defended Strauss.
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In this story:
Thirty former Ohio State football players announced that they will join a lawsuit against the university over ****** ual abuse by former athletic department physician Richard Strauss. The group includes former NFL players Ray Ellis, Al Washington and Keith Ferguson. This is the latest flare in a damaging scandal first revealed eight years ago.
In 2020, Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim wrote a lengthy story, “Why Aren’t More People Talking About the Ohio State ****** Abuse Scandal?,” which was turned into the award-winning HBO documentary Surviving Ohio State. We checked in with him after this latest development.
Most important, it means there were still more victims of a serial predator who was allowed to work on campus—and had virtually free reign to athletes and facilties—for nearly two decades. Dr. Strauss, who took his own life in 2005 and never faced his accusers, worked at the school from 1978 to 1996 and caused immeasurable harm. The injured parties keep coming forward with their accounts of his abuse.
It also—crassly and candidly—means that Ohio State’s PR challenge has grown incalculably. Note that Ohio State has never contested the allegations. The school’s defense has always been about the statute of limitations and responsible parties. But OSU has never challenged the survivors’ accounts or defended Strauss.
https://www.si.com/college...
27 days ago
“They need a legal way to stream this content,” CEO …
Launched in 2023, EverPass looks to deliver sports streaming to commercial establishments. Owned by the NFL, RedBird Capital Partners and TKO Group Holdings (parent company of UFC and WWE), the company started as the only business-to-business distributor for NFL Sunday Ticket. They have since expanded to include an exclusive deal with NBC’s Peacock, Apple TV, ESPN+ for Business, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ and Prime Video. EverPass has also streamed the NFL’s Netflix-only content, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. That covers virtually every streaming platform that has acquired exclusive rights to major live sports. “They need a legal way to stream this content,” CEO Alex Kaplan told The Athletic. “You need to give it to them in a productized way that’s built for business, because it’s not the same thing as residential and that’s why we’re here.
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Launched in 2023, EverPass looks to deliver sports streaming to commercial establishments. Owned by the NFL, RedBird Capital Partners and TKO Group Holdings (parent company of UFC and WWE), the company started as the only business-to-business distributor for NFL Sunday Ticket. They have since expanded to include an exclusive deal with NBC’s Peacock, Apple TV, ESPN+ for Business, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ and Prime Video. EverPass has also streamed the NFL’s Netflix-only content, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. That covers virtually every streaming platform that has acquired exclusive rights to major live sports. “They need a legal way to stream this content,” CEO Alex Kaplan told The Athletic. “You need to give it to them in a productized way that’s built for business, because it’s not the same thing as residential and that’s why we’re here.
New York Times
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “They need a legal way to stream this content,” CEO …
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27 days ago
Rupert Murdoch wined and dined Trump to ramp up federal pressure on NFL, per...
In a bold gambit, nonagenarian media magnate Rupert Murdoch dined with President Donald Trump in February to encourage federal pressure on his Fox Corporation’s most important business partner, the NFL.
According to a quad-bylined Wall Street Journal report, Murdoch and his top lieutenants “warned Trump that if streamers gained rights to more games, it would kill broadcast networks,” like Fox.
In the subsequent weeks and months, the FCC launched an inquiry into the fragmentation of sports telecasts, and the DOJ opened an investigation into the limited antitrust exemption granted to the NFL and other major professional sports leagues which allows them to centralize the sale of media rights between teams. The exemption is the federal statute most central to the NFL’s business operations, and any change to how the legislation granting it is interpreted, like suggesting the exemption should only apply to game telecasts distributed via broadcast networks and exclude telecasts exclusive to cable channels or streaming platforms, would directly threaten how the NFL conducts business.
To make this plea at the highest levels of government, Rupert Murdoch had to know the risks involved. NFL programming is the lifeblood of Fox Corporation, allowing the company to command lucrative retransmission fees from distributors and local affiliates, not to mention the advertising windfall that comes with airing Sunday football. Without the NFL, the future of Fox would be in jeopardy.
Murdoch’s meeting came at a high-stakes moment for his broadcast network. The NFL has been angling to renegotiate its media rights deals early in the hopes of securing annual fee increases from its broadcast partners that could amount to billions more dollars annually. Fox, by far the smallest NFL partner by market cap, would be particularly burdened by an increase of that magnitude.
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In a bold gambit, nonagenarian media magnate Rupert Murdoch dined with President Donald Trump in February to encourage federal pressure on his Fox Corporation’s most important business partner, the NFL.
According to a quad-bylined Wall Street Journal report, Murdoch and his top lieutenants “warned Trump that if streamers gained rights to more games, it would kill broadcast networks,” like Fox.
In the subsequent weeks and months, the FCC launched an inquiry into the fragmentation of sports telecasts, and the DOJ opened an investigation into the limited antitrust exemption granted to the NFL and other major professional sports leagues which allows them to centralize the sale of media rights between teams. The exemption is the federal statute most central to the NFL’s business operations, and any change to how the legislation granting it is interpreted, like suggesting the exemption should only apply to game telecasts distributed via broadcast networks and exclude telecasts exclusive to cable channels or streaming platforms, would directly threaten how the NFL conducts business.
To make this plea at the highest levels of government, Rupert Murdoch had to know the risks involved. NFL programming is the lifeblood of Fox Corporation, allowing the company to command lucrative retransmission fees from distributors and local affiliates, not to mention the advertising windfall that comes with airing Sunday football. Without the NFL, the future of Fox would be in jeopardy.
Murdoch’s meeting came at a high-stakes moment for his broadcast network. The NFL has been angling to renegotiate its media rights deals early in the hopes of securing annual fee increases from its broadcast partners that could amount to billions more dollars annually. Fox, by far the smallest NFL partner by market cap, would be particularly burdened by an increase of that magnitude.
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27 days ago
“Got to Do a Better Job”: 49ers Coach Confirms Plans to Restrict Christian McCaf...
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has grown into one of the most consistent performers in the NFL. If the star running back were to enter free agency, everyone needing a boost in their rushing attack would jump at the chance. But despite the huge upside he brings, McCaffrey is one of the senior players in the league. Even though the RB is in his prime in terms of performance, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak is planning to make a tough decision.
“It is challenging, because you’re talking about a player who does not want to come off the field,” Kubiak said about the McCaffrey situation. “But when you look around the league, and you study great backs, and you study guys who affect the game like he does, those guys do come out of the game. Those guys do get a blow sometimes. Whether it’s a drive or a couple plays in a series, it helps those players.
“Christian knows that, and we got to do a better job as coaches. We got to do a better job at times of getting a better rotation. We got back young backs that we want to get more production out of.
Kubiak’s comments come after McCaffrey led the NFL with 413 touches last season and rushed for 1,202 yards in the regular season. He also had an NFL-high 339 touches in 2023 while ranking second in the league in yards per carry (5.4). And, McCaffrey was the Offensive Player of the Year that season. He’s going to turn 30 this year, but he remains an anchor in the Niners’ run game. But, this is also the age when RBs of his caliber start phasing out.
Usually, they become limited by their own physicality, being weakened with age. McCaffrey already missed 13 games in 2024 after suffering a pedal Achilles sprain and a knee PCL sprain. He won the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2025 for playing as if he’d never missed a beat. But the bigger question is about McCaffrey being sustainable as the leading rusher for the team post-30. Coaches will eventually have to swallow the tough pill of forcing such players to the background.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has grown into one of the most consistent performers in the NFL. If the star running back were to enter free agency, everyone needing a boost in their rushing attack would jump at the chance. But despite the huge upside he brings, McCaffrey is one of the senior players in the league. Even though the RB is in his prime in terms of performance, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak is planning to make a tough decision.
“It is challenging, because you’re talking about a player who does not want to come off the field,” Kubiak said about the McCaffrey situation. “But when you look around the league, and you study great backs, and you study guys who affect the game like he does, those guys do come out of the game. Those guys do get a blow sometimes. Whether it’s a drive or a couple plays in a series, it helps those players.
“Christian knows that, and we got to do a better job as coaches. We got to do a better job at times of getting a better rotation. We got back young backs that we want to get more production out of.
Kubiak’s comments come after McCaffrey led the NFL with 413 touches last season and rushed for 1,202 yards in the regular season. He also had an NFL-high 339 touches in 2023 while ranking second in the league in yards per carry (5.4). And, McCaffrey was the Offensive Player of the Year that season. He’s going to turn 30 this year, but he remains an anchor in the Niners’ run game. But, this is also the age when RBs of his caliber start phasing out.
Usually, they become limited by their own physicality, being weakened with age. McCaffrey already missed 13 games in 2024 after suffering a pedal Achilles sprain and a knee PCL sprain. He won the Comeback Player of the Year award in 2025 for playing as if he’d never missed a beat. But the bigger question is about McCaffrey being sustainable as the leading rusher for the team post-30. Coaches will eventually have to swallow the tough pill of forcing such players to the background.
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27 days ago
Five NFL teams that deserve more prime-time games in 2026 schedule
Much to television networks' and streamers' chagrin, the NFL's prime-time schedule can't be built out of Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs games alone.
Still, the league is entering its fourth year with no guarantee for every team to receive at least one prime-time game on its schedule, and the imbalance between the most formidable franchises and the lesser brands has only widened in that time. And with the 2026 schedule release still expected in the near future, the uneven landscape should remain in place as early verdicts are rendered for each franchise.
Having already highlighted the teams deserving of fewer prime-time games this year, here are five franchises that look ready for more turns in the national spotlight in 2026:
With schedule-makers left to guess how New England's Year 1 resurgence under Mike Vrabel might take form, the Patriots only received an initial allotment of three prime-time games last season − the same number given to the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Chicago Bears. Safe to say a boost is coming in 2026.
Even independent of the Vrabel controversy that has loomed over the franchise this offseason, the defending AFC champions should compel plenty of people to tune in whenever they play. NFL MVP runner-up Drake Maye is one of the league's most prolific deep throwers, and there should be widespread interest in how the offense rebounds from its Super Bowl 60 unraveling. And if the long-awaited A.J. Brown trade materializes after June 1, the wide receiver's acclimation into the league's No. 2 scoring attack will be one of the most compelling early-season storylines.
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Much to television networks' and streamers' chagrin, the NFL's prime-time schedule can't be built out of Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs games alone.
Still, the league is entering its fourth year with no guarantee for every team to receive at least one prime-time game on its schedule, and the imbalance between the most formidable franchises and the lesser brands has only widened in that time. And with the 2026 schedule release still expected in the near future, the uneven landscape should remain in place as early verdicts are rendered for each franchise.
Having already highlighted the teams deserving of fewer prime-time games this year, here are five franchises that look ready for more turns in the national spotlight in 2026:
With schedule-makers left to guess how New England's Year 1 resurgence under Mike Vrabel might take form, the Patriots only received an initial allotment of three prime-time games last season − the same number given to the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Chicago Bears. Safe to say a boost is coming in 2026.
Even independent of the Vrabel controversy that has loomed over the franchise this offseason, the defending AFC champions should compel plenty of people to tune in whenever they play. NFL MVP runner-up Drake Maye is one of the league's most prolific deep throwers, and there should be widespread interest in how the offense rebounds from its Super Bowl 60 unraveling. And if the long-awaited A.J. Brown trade materializes after June 1, the wide receiver's acclimation into the league's No. 2 scoring attack will be one of the most compelling early-season storylines.
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27 days ago
A way-too-early look at Texas Tech football's 2027 NFL draft prospects
Last year's Texas Tech football team set a program single-season record with 12 wins, and months later set another with nine players selected in one NFL draft. That aside, Tech did a stellar job of player retention, added 21 players from the transfer portal, and could send another sizable number into the league when the 2027 draft unfolds in Washington, D.C.
Here's an early gauge of the Red Raiders with the best chances. A couple of things to know: This list consists of seniors only, though Tech has some younger players who'd no doubt be draft prospects should they declare early.
Also, the NCAA is considering putting an age-based hard limit of five years on player eligibility, potentially in time for the 2026-27 school year. In that case, the current crop of fourth-year seniors might have a fifth year coming their way.
For now, though, we'll keep it simple: An early look at current seniors with the best draft prospects.
More: Why Kirby Hocutt is pushing more third-party NIL, a new collective
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Last year's Texas Tech football team set a program single-season record with 12 wins, and months later set another with nine players selected in one NFL draft. That aside, Tech did a stellar job of player retention, added 21 players from the transfer portal, and could send another sizable number into the league when the 2027 draft unfolds in Washington, D.C.
Here's an early gauge of the Red Raiders with the best chances. A couple of things to know: This list consists of seniors only, though Tech has some younger players who'd no doubt be draft prospects should they declare early.
Also, the NCAA is considering putting an age-based hard limit of five years on player eligibility, potentially in time for the 2026-27 school year. In that case, the current crop of fourth-year seniors might have a fifth year coming their way.
For now, though, we'll keep it simple: An early look at current seniors with the best draft prospects.
More: Why Kirby Hocutt is pushing more third-party NIL, a new collective
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28 days ago
NFL reportedly to release 2026 regular season schedule next week
We have our first schedule leak of the season. This one is a leak for when the NFL plans to release the schedule. The date will be either Wednesday, May 13th or Thursday, May 14th. So next week.
This event is super fun for me personally, so I’ll be here to cover all of the Denver Broncos related leaks and rumors ahead of the announcements and will, of course, post the full schedule once its announced for discussion. Last year, I think I conservatively predicted a 10 or 11 win season and — for the first time in a decade — had my May prediction completely destroyed by the Broncos.
I’ll try to keep it conservative despite my extreme optimism this year. Hopefully the scheduling algorithm is kind enough to give Denver enough breaks to get those slight advantages teams sometimes get through scheduling.
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We have our first schedule leak of the season. This one is a leak for when the NFL plans to release the schedule. The date will be either Wednesday, May 13th or Thursday, May 14th. So next week.
This event is super fun for me personally, so I’ll be here to cover all of the Denver Broncos related leaks and rumors ahead of the announcements and will, of course, post the full schedule once its announced for discussion. Last year, I think I conservatively predicted a 10 or 11 win season and — for the first time in a decade — had my May prediction completely destroyed by the Broncos.
I’ll try to keep it conservative despite my extreme optimism this year. Hopefully the scheduling algorithm is kind enough to give Denver enough breaks to get those slight advantages teams sometimes get through scheduling.
https://sports.yahoo.com/a...
28 days ago
2026 NFL Schedule release date revealed
The NFL has concluded the 2026 NFL Draft following a successful event in Pittsburgh. Teams have now shifted their focus to preparing for minicamps and training camp.
Before those camps begin, however, the league still needs to release the full 2026 NFL schedule. The NFL typically announces this date during the first round of the draft.
This year, the league has only stated that it will release the schedule sometime in May. There is now a definitive time frame for the schedule release.
MORE: Will Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini drama prevent A.J. Brown trade to Patriots?
According to a report from CNBC reporter Alex Sherman, the NFL now fully expects to release the complete 2026 NFL schedule on May 13 or May 14. The league had previously targeted that timeframe, but the report now confirms it.
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The NFL has concluded the 2026 NFL Draft following a successful event in Pittsburgh. Teams have now shifted their focus to preparing for minicamps and training camp.
Before those camps begin, however, the league still needs to release the full 2026 NFL schedule. The NFL typically announces this date during the first round of the draft.
This year, the league has only stated that it will release the schedule sometime in May. There is now a definitive time frame for the schedule release.
MORE: Will Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini drama prevent A.J. Brown trade to Patriots?
According to a report from CNBC reporter Alex Sherman, the NFL now fully expects to release the complete 2026 NFL schedule on May 13 or May 14. The league had previously targeted that timeframe, but the report now confirms it.
https://sports.yahoo.com/a...
28 days ago
Veteran QB Taylor Heinicke retires from NFL at 33: ‘Excited for this next chapte...
Veteran NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after a seven-year career as a pro.
Heinicke, 33, spent time with the Texans, Panthers, the Washington franchise, Falcons and Chargers.
“For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football,” Heinicke wrote in an Instagram post. “It has taught me a lot, not only about myself but about life as well. Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would’ve been able to live this life.
“Thank you to all who have supported me in this journey. Thank you all who have believed in me. And thank you to those who gave me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream. Excited for this next chapter of my life!”
Heinicke hasn’t played in the NFL since 2024, when he was with the Chargers.
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Veteran NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after a seven-year career as a pro.
Heinicke, 33, spent time with the Texans, Panthers, the Washington franchise, Falcons and Chargers.
“For 25 years, I had the pleasure to play this great sport of football,” Heinicke wrote in an Instagram post. “It has taught me a lot, not only about myself but about life as well. Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would’ve been able to live this life.
“Thank you to all who have supported me in this journey. Thank you all who have believed in me. And thank you to those who gave me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream. Excited for this next chapter of my life!”
Heinicke hasn’t played in the NFL since 2024, when he was with the Chargers.
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28 days ago
Vikings attached to a new offensive tackle in 2027 early mock draft
The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. next year. In that draft, the Vikings still have their first-round pick, but a lot could happen in the next 12 months. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft in a class that many are saying could be one of generational wealth.
Sharp Football's Ryan McCrystal recently released the latest way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft of the cycle, which has the team going with a replacement for one of their star tackles. He projects them to land Texas offensive tackle Trevor Goosby in a move that leads to some questions about the future of the roster.
McCartysal explains the Goosby pick, writing, "Goosby took over for Kelvin Banks Jr. at left tackle in 2025, and the transition was nearly seamless. The 6-foot-7 lineman is built like a prototypical left tackle and could be in the top-10 conversation if his development continues."
Goosby is my top tackle heading into the Fall after completing Summer Scouting on him. He moves so well, has sound mechanics, and has the athleticism the league has started to enjoy from their tackles. If the team moves on from one in a weird twist, Goosby would be the top choice.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Trevor Goosby attached to the Vikings in a new 2027 mock draft
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The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C. next year. In that draft, the Vikings still have their first-round pick, but a lot could happen in the next 12 months. Before then, though, there will be plenty of speculation and buildup for the team and who they may add to the roster through the draft in a class that many are saying could be one of generational wealth.
Sharp Football's Ryan McCrystal recently released the latest way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft of the cycle, which has the team going with a replacement for one of their star tackles. He projects them to land Texas offensive tackle Trevor Goosby in a move that leads to some questions about the future of the roster.
McCartysal explains the Goosby pick, writing, "Goosby took over for Kelvin Banks Jr. at left tackle in 2025, and the transition was nearly seamless. The 6-foot-7 lineman is built like a prototypical left tackle and could be in the top-10 conversation if his development continues."
Goosby is my top tackle heading into the Fall after completing Summer Scouting on him. He moves so well, has sound mechanics, and has the athleticism the league has started to enjoy from their tackles. If the team moves on from one in a weird twist, Goosby would be the top choice.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Trevor Goosby attached to the Vikings in a new 2027 mock draft
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28 days ago
NFL announces in email blast schedule release "is almost here"
Before the NFL announces the regular-season schedule, it announces when the announcement will be made.
Before that, it announces that the announcement of the announcement is coming.
In an email blast sent Thursday evening, the NFL announced that the "schedule release is almost here!"
Earlier today, Alex Sherman of CNBC reported that the NFL plans to announce the schedule next Wednesday or Thursday, May 13 or 14. Last month, NFL V.P. of broadcast planning Mike North said the release could happen during the week of May 18 and that, above all else, it won't be released until Commissioner Roger Goodell believes it's ready.
Only two of the 272 games are set: 49ers-Rams on Thursday, September 10 (reportedly to be streamed by Netflix) and Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday, September 27. It's also known that the Seahawks will host the first game of the season on Wednesday, September 9. The opponent has not been announced.
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Before the NFL announces the regular-season schedule, it announces when the announcement will be made.
Before that, it announces that the announcement of the announcement is coming.
In an email blast sent Thursday evening, the NFL announced that the "schedule release is almost here!"
Earlier today, Alex Sherman of CNBC reported that the NFL plans to announce the schedule next Wednesday or Thursday, May 13 or 14. Last month, NFL V.P. of broadcast planning Mike North said the release could happen during the week of May 18 and that, above all else, it won't be released until Commissioner Roger Goodell believes it's ready.
Only two of the 272 games are set: 49ers-Rams on Thursday, September 10 (reportedly to be streamed by Netflix) and Ravens-Cowboys on Sunday, September 27. It's also known that the Seahawks will host the first game of the season on Wednesday, September 9. The opponent has not been announced.
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28 days ago
Ex-Ohio State players, including NFL veterans, to join a **** ual abuse lawsuit...
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the **** ual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a team doctor, a lawyer in the case said Thursday.
The lawyer, Rocky Ratliff, said in an interview that the men came forward some eight years after the first lawsuit was filed because they needed to overcome the shame of revealing that they'd been **** ually abused by another man and the fear of taking on the university publicly.
They are "tearful and living with it," Ratliff said. "But as this case progresses on, they see how Ohio State's treating athletes from the university and I think they want people to know it's OK, even if it is male to male (sexual abuse), to come forward."
Ohio State has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss. Hundreds say they were abused by Strauss, who worked at the school from 1978 to 1998. He died in 2005.
The men have signed letters of agreement to join a lawsuit filed by other student-athletes who say they are victims of Strauss, Ratliff said.
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Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the **** ual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a team doctor, a lawyer in the case said Thursday.
The lawyer, Rocky Ratliff, said in an interview that the men came forward some eight years after the first lawsuit was filed because they needed to overcome the shame of revealing that they'd been **** ually abused by another man and the fear of taking on the university publicly.
They are "tearful and living with it," Ratliff said. "But as this case progresses on, they see how Ohio State's treating athletes from the university and I think they want people to know it's OK, even if it is male to male (sexual abuse), to come forward."
Ohio State has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss. Hundreds say they were abused by Strauss, who worked at the school from 1978 to 1998. He died in 2005.
The men have signed letters of agreement to join a lawsuit filed by other student-athletes who say they are victims of Strauss, Ratliff said.
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28 days ago
NFL insider confirms massive Aaron Rodgers rumor is real
On Thursday morning, a wild rumor dropped that Aaron Rodgers, on a whim, would be flying to Pittsburgh with the full intention of inking a contract and suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. This was met with speculation, as Rodgers wasn't with the team ahead of the NFL Draft, and the team's OTAs don't start until May 18.
But a notable NFL insider just confirmed Adam Crowley's original report.
Just hours after the Rodgers rumor surfaced, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reiterated a similar report. The notable insider took to X with the following message for football fans.
"[Free Agent] QB Aaron Rodgers, who is expected to visit the Steelers Friday and this weekend, will likely play for them in 2026, sources say. A deal is not done & there is always caution until things are signed. But Rodgers' plan is to play for PIT & these are steps toward that end."
We don't know if Crowley and Rapoport have the same sources, but Rapoport is one of the most respected insiders in the business.
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On Thursday morning, a wild rumor dropped that Aaron Rodgers, on a whim, would be flying to Pittsburgh with the full intention of inking a contract and suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. This was met with speculation, as Rodgers wasn't with the team ahead of the NFL Draft, and the team's OTAs don't start until May 18.
But a notable NFL insider just confirmed Adam Crowley's original report.
Just hours after the Rodgers rumor surfaced, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reiterated a similar report. The notable insider took to X with the following message for football fans.
"[Free Agent] QB Aaron Rodgers, who is expected to visit the Steelers Friday and this weekend, will likely play for them in 2026, sources say. A deal is not done & there is always caution until things are signed. But Rodgers' plan is to play for PIT & these are steps toward that end."
We don't know if Crowley and Rapoport have the same sources, but Rapoport is one of the most respected insiders in the business.
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28 days ago
NFL world reacts to Bears releasing CB Zah Frazier
The Chicago Bears have moved on from one of their 2025 draft picks before he ever stepped onto the field. Cornerback Zah Frazier was released on Thursday, ending his brief time with the team.
Frazier was selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of UTSA and was expected to compete for a roster spot last summer. Unfortunately, Frazier didn't practice at all during training camp due to a personal matter and wound up missing the entire season because of it.
Still, the Bears had planned on him being in the mix for the 2026 season, though he had plenty of competition from players such as Terell Smith and rookie Malik Muhammad. Instead, Frazier becomes the first member of the 2025 class to move on from the organization and will attempt to restart his NFL career with another team. Here is how fans reacted to the surprising news of Frazier's release.
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The Chicago Bears have moved on from one of their 2025 draft picks before he ever stepped onto the field. Cornerback Zah Frazier was released on Thursday, ending his brief time with the team.
Frazier was selected by the Bears in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of UTSA and was expected to compete for a roster spot last summer. Unfortunately, Frazier didn't practice at all during training camp due to a personal matter and wound up missing the entire season because of it.
Still, the Bears had planned on him being in the mix for the 2026 season, though he had plenty of competition from players such as Terell Smith and rookie Malik Muhammad. Instead, Frazier becomes the first member of the 2025 class to move on from the organization and will attempt to restart his NFL career with another team. Here is how fans reacted to the surprising news of Frazier's release.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: NFL world reacts to Bears releasing CB Zah Frazier
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28 days ago
Why NFL fans believe they've found a Mike Vrabel burner account that defends...
Why NFL fans believe they've found a Mike Vrabel burner account that defends Pats coach and Dianna Russini originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story continues to evolve — around a month after the original Page Six report showing the New England Patriots coach and NFL reporter holding hands at an Arizona hotel, more photos and reports have followed.
The latest development, via TMZ, were photos of a document appearing to show Vrabel and Russini renting a boat together in June 2021, along with viral videos of the two boarding the boat. But some NFL fans also think they found more to the Vrabel-Russini story on Thursday.
One X account with the name "Mike Masters" was speculated as a Vrabel "burner" account, primarily because of how the user has consistently defended the Patriots coach throughout his recent scandal.
Here's why NFL fans think they found Vrabel's burner account on X.
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The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini story continues to evolve — around a month after the original Page Six report showing the New England Patriots coach and NFL reporter holding hands at an Arizona hotel, more photos and reports have followed.
The latest development, via TMZ, were photos of a document appearing to show Vrabel and Russini renting a boat together in June 2021, along with viral videos of the two boarding the boat. But some NFL fans also think they found more to the Vrabel-Russini story on Thursday.
One X account with the name "Mike Masters" was speculated as a Vrabel "burner" account, primarily because of how the user has consistently defended the Patriots coach throughout his recent scandal.
Here's why NFL fans think they found Vrabel's burner account on X.
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28 days ago
NFL schedule release is coming soon
If it seems like the NFL schedule is coming out later these days, it's because it is. With all the different channels and streaming services vying for games, the NFL is waiting until after the draft so they can haggle over who gets what games and which will be in primetime.
Well, the draft is now two weeks in the rear view and the NFL is finally gearing up to release the scheule. According to a report, the official release will occur next week on either Wednesday May 13 or Thursday, May 14.
The opponents for the Raiders have been known since the season finale in early January.
What we will find out next week are things like dates, bye week, primetime games, and possible international games.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: NFL schedule release is coming soon
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If it seems like the NFL schedule is coming out later these days, it's because it is. With all the different channels and streaming services vying for games, the NFL is waiting until after the draft so they can haggle over who gets what games and which will be in primetime.
Well, the draft is now two weeks in the rear view and the NFL is finally gearing up to release the scheule. According to a report, the official release will occur next week on either Wednesday May 13 or Thursday, May 14.
The opponents for the Raiders have been known since the season finale in early January.
What we will find out next week are things like dates, bye week, primetime games, and possible international games.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: NFL schedule release is coming soon
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28 days ago
NFL pushes deeper into streaming as Netflix lands Australia game amid FCC, DOJ...
The Justice Department is probing the NFL's exclusive streaming deals amidst fan frustration over fragmented and paid access. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr questions if the league should retain its special antitrust exemption, initially established by the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley suggests Congress examine the NFL's monopoly structure, highlighting their $25 billion annual revenue and rising fan costs.
The recent pushback against the NFL funneling games to streaming carriers includes federal oversight of the matter, but that isn't stopping the league from doing more — at least not if a new deal with Netflix to stream the first game ever played in Australia is a measure.
The NFL and Netflix have an agreement in place to televise the San Francisco 49ers versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10, according to The Athletic. A league source told OutKick the deal is not finalized, but that was the direction talks were headed.
The first game of the 2026 NFL season will be televised by NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 9 between the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and an opponent not yet announced. The NFL is expected to release its full schedule later this month.
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The Justice Department is probing the NFL's exclusive streaming deals amidst fan frustration over fragmented and paid access. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr questions if the league should retain its special antitrust exemption, initially established by the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley suggests Congress examine the NFL's monopoly structure, highlighting their $25 billion annual revenue and rising fan costs.
The recent pushback against the NFL funneling games to streaming carriers includes federal oversight of the matter, but that isn't stopping the league from doing more — at least not if a new deal with Netflix to stream the first game ever played in Australia is a measure.
The NFL and Netflix have an agreement in place to televise the San Francisco 49ers versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10, according to The Athletic. A league source told OutKick the deal is not finalized, but that was the direction talks were headed.
The first game of the 2026 NFL season will be televised by NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 9 between the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and an opponent not yet announced. The NFL is expected to release its full schedule later this month.
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28 days ago
30 former Ohio State football players join Strauss abuse lawsuits
Thirty former Ohio State University football players, including ex-team captains and NFL veterans, have come forward to join legal efforts against the university over **** ual abuse by former OSU doctor Richard Strauss. The former players have signed engagement letters to join class action lawsuits, according to Michael DiSabato, a spokesman for the plaintiffs.
The new group of plaintiffs includes three members of the 1980 Rose Bowl team: Ray Ellis, Al Washington, and Keith Ferguson, all of whom played for coach Woody Hayes and went on to play some time in the NFL.
Other OSU athletes have come forward before but these new high-profile plaintiffs could bring increased visibility to survivors.
Related news: Ohio State settles with more than a dozen Strauss survivors
Washington, who played for the New York Jets for one season, later became an OSU linebacker coach. Ellis, a native of Canton, was a team captain and played defensive back for seven years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns. Ferguson was a team captain for the Buckeyes and played ten seasons in the NFL as a defensive end for the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions.
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Thirty former Ohio State University football players, including ex-team captains and NFL veterans, have come forward to join legal efforts against the university over **** ual abuse by former OSU doctor Richard Strauss. The former players have signed engagement letters to join class action lawsuits, according to Michael DiSabato, a spokesman for the plaintiffs.
The new group of plaintiffs includes three members of the 1980 Rose Bowl team: Ray Ellis, Al Washington, and Keith Ferguson, all of whom played for coach Woody Hayes and went on to play some time in the NFL.
Other OSU athletes have come forward before but these new high-profile plaintiffs could bring increased visibility to survivors.
Related news: Ohio State settles with more than a dozen Strauss survivors
Washington, who played for the New York Jets for one season, later became an OSU linebacker coach. Ellis, a native of Canton, was a team captain and played defensive back for seven years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns. Ferguson was a team captain for the Buckeyes and played ten seasons in the NFL as a defensive end for the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions.
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28 days ago
Charissa Thompson & Joy Taylor React as Taylor Rooks Helps Clear $2.1M in...
The offseason is just a few months of rest for the NFL reporters from all the regular season chaos. Although away from all the sideline duties, reporter Taylor Rooks is still busy helping people with medical debt through her foundation. This selfless work of hers has earned praise from her fellow Thursday Night Football reporter, Charissa Thompson. It has only been a year since she launched The Taylor Rooks Foundation, but she is already making headway with the work.
“The NBA on Prime Video host is paying it forward through a partnership between her foundation and Undue Medical Debt to help erase more than $2M in medical debt for nearly 1,800 residents in Gwinnett County, the Atlanta suburb where she grew up,” posted Boardroom’s official account on Instagram, highlighting Taylor Rook’s generosity.
The Taylor Rooks Foundation partnered with Undue Medical Debt to help over 1,800 families get out of medical debt. The targeted residents were from Gwinnett County in Georgia, Atlanta, where the reporter spent her childhood.
Rooks has always wanted to empower underserved Black and Brown communities by expanding access to education, health, and opportunity. There’s a popular saying that where there is will, there is a way. Rooks proved it right by channeling her will through her actions and helping the needy.
So far, the foundation has generated money through corporate partnerships. Recently, they also received a $50,000 donation from Experian. Other than that, the foundation also accepts public donations to help the needy.
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The offseason is just a few months of rest for the NFL reporters from all the regular season chaos. Although away from all the sideline duties, reporter Taylor Rooks is still busy helping people with medical debt through her foundation. This selfless work of hers has earned praise from her fellow Thursday Night Football reporter, Charissa Thompson. It has only been a year since she launched The Taylor Rooks Foundation, but she is already making headway with the work.
“The NBA on Prime Video host is paying it forward through a partnership between her foundation and Undue Medical Debt to help erase more than $2M in medical debt for nearly 1,800 residents in Gwinnett County, the Atlanta suburb where she grew up,” posted Boardroom’s official account on Instagram, highlighting Taylor Rook’s generosity.
The Taylor Rooks Foundation partnered with Undue Medical Debt to help over 1,800 families get out of medical debt. The targeted residents were from Gwinnett County in Georgia, Atlanta, where the reporter spent her childhood.
Rooks has always wanted to empower underserved Black and Brown communities by expanding access to education, health, and opportunity. There’s a popular saying that where there is will, there is a way. Rooks proved it right by channeling her will through her actions and helping the needy.
So far, the foundation has generated money through corporate partnerships. Recently, they also received a $50,000 donation from Experian. Other than that, the foundation also accepts public donations to help the needy.
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28 days ago
How Brendan Sorsby's NFL supplemental draft process would work and potential...
How Brendan Sorsby's NFL supplemental draft process would work and potential landing spots originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Brendan Sorsby was one of the top transfers during the college football season, but now finds his college football future in doubt.
Sorsby has been under investigation for gambling as an active college player since 2022, and the quarterback has stepped away from Texas Tech to deal with a gambling addiction. Therefore, Sorsby may need to consider a future in the NFL earlier than he initially expected.
Luckily for Sorsby, the NFL has a mechanism to add college players to the league after the NFL Draft has already occurred. The Texas Tech quarterback could then make a decision to join the NFL in the 2026 season as a member of the NFL supplemental draft.
Here's a breakdown of the NFL supplemental draft and how it could be an avenue for Sorsby's next career move.
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How Brendan Sorsby's NFL supplemental draft process would work and potential landing spots originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Brendan Sorsby was one of the top transfers during the college football season, but now finds his college football future in doubt.
Sorsby has been under investigation for gambling as an active college player since 2022, and the quarterback has stepped away from Texas Tech to deal with a gambling addiction. Therefore, Sorsby may need to consider a future in the NFL earlier than he initially expected.
Luckily for Sorsby, the NFL has a mechanism to add college players to the league after the NFL Draft has already occurred. The Texas Tech quarterback could then make a decision to join the NFL in the 2026 season as a member of the NFL supplemental draft.
Here's a breakdown of the NFL supplemental draft and how it could be an avenue for Sorsby's next career move.
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28 days ago
When is the NFL schedule release 2026? Why the announcement could be delayed
The NFL schedule release has become one of the league’s biggest offseason events.
But the league still hasn't hasn’t officially announced when the full 2026 regular-season schedule will be revealed.
League executives said the release could arrive later than usual this year as the NFL continues working through media-rights negotiations and an unfinished broadcast package.
The NFL traditionally unveils the complete 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule in the second week of May. That remains possible this year, but the third week of May is also a possibility.
Here’s what we know about the 2026 NFL schedule release.
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The NFL schedule release has become one of the league’s biggest offseason events.
But the league still hasn't hasn’t officially announced when the full 2026 regular-season schedule will be revealed.
League executives said the release could arrive later than usual this year as the NFL continues working through media-rights negotiations and an unfinished broadcast package.
The NFL traditionally unveils the complete 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule in the second week of May. That remains possible this year, but the third week of May is also a possibility.
Here’s what we know about the 2026 NFL schedule release.
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28 days ago
Former Patriots WR Stefon Diggs breaks silence on NFL future
Now that the court drama is in the rearview, Stefon Diggs is ready to embark on his next NFL journey.
The former New England Patriots wide receiver has been relatively quiet since being released by the team at the start of the new league year. He had been focused on the criminal charges against him, including felony strangulation and misdemeanor ***** ault and battery, stemming from an alleged incident with his private chef over a money dispute.
However, on Tuesday, a jury found the four-time Pro Bowler not guilty in a trial that only lasted two days. On Wednesday night, Diggs posted the impressive numbers he put up during the 2025 season, which was his first year back from the torn ACL injury he suffered in 2024.
"This is not an opinion-based sport, so here are the numbers," Diggs posted on Instagram. "I played 52% of the snaps and finished with 85 catches for 1,045 yards coming off an ACL. Where we going?"
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf has said on multiple occasions that he isn't closing the door on the possibility of a reunion with Diggs. He did admit that the team's decision to release him in the first place was due to ability and financial reasons.
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Now that the court drama is in the rearview, Stefon Diggs is ready to embark on his next NFL journey.
The former New England Patriots wide receiver has been relatively quiet since being released by the team at the start of the new league year. He had been focused on the criminal charges against him, including felony strangulation and misdemeanor ***** ault and battery, stemming from an alleged incident with his private chef over a money dispute.
However, on Tuesday, a jury found the four-time Pro Bowler not guilty in a trial that only lasted two days. On Wednesday night, Diggs posted the impressive numbers he put up during the 2025 season, which was his first year back from the torn ACL injury he suffered in 2024.
"This is not an opinion-based sport, so here are the numbers," Diggs posted on Instagram. "I played 52% of the snaps and finished with 85 catches for 1,045 yards coming off an ACL. Where we going?"
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf has said on multiple occasions that he isn't closing the door on the possibility of a reunion with Diggs. He did admit that the team's decision to release him in the first place was due to ability and financial reasons.
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28 days ago
Jets Rookie Omar Cooper Jr. May Be Fantasy Football's Next Tyreek Hill
Omar Cooper Jr. enters the NFL with the kind of explosive profile fantasy managers love to chase in late rounds. The Jets rookie may not deliver weekly consistency right away, but his speed, big-play ability, and projected role create intriguing upside in 2026 fantasy drafts.
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Cooper announced himself in 2024 by leading the Big Ten in yards per catch (21.2), finishing with 28 catches for 594 yards and seven touchdowns while chipping in two carries (2/23/1). He built on that breakout in 2025, rounding out his game with Fernando Mendoza at quarterback (69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, plus three rushes for 74 yards and a score).
A 10-catch, 207-yard, four-touchdown demolition of Indiana State in a 73-0 win was his highlight game, though his production dipped considerably over his final nine starts (2/2, 7/86/1, 6/32/1, 3/39/1, 3/64/1, 0/0, 3/45/1, 3/17/1, 5/71), where touchdowns (6) remained a big part of his stat line.
At the 2026 Combine, Cooper ran a 4.42 in the 40-yards dash, showcasing the speed that Indiana leaned on heavily, scheming him open on quick throws near the line of scrimmage, where he could do damage after the catch. His release is above average, and he brings a natural slot skill set to the NFL.
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Omar Cooper Jr. enters the NFL with the kind of explosive profile fantasy managers love to chase in late rounds. The Jets rookie may not deliver weekly consistency right away, but his speed, big-play ability, and projected role create intriguing upside in 2026 fantasy drafts.
With the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NFLDraft, the nyjets select Omar Cooper Jr. NewEraCap
NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
Stream on NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/5VigXBymYK
Cooper announced himself in 2024 by leading the Big Ten in yards per catch (21.2), finishing with 28 catches for 594 yards and seven touchdowns while chipping in two carries (2/23/1). He built on that breakout in 2025, rounding out his game with Fernando Mendoza at quarterback (69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, plus three rushes for 74 yards and a score).
A 10-catch, 207-yard, four-touchdown demolition of Indiana State in a 73-0 win was his highlight game, though his production dipped considerably over his final nine starts (2/2, 7/86/1, 6/32/1, 3/39/1, 3/64/1, 0/0, 3/45/1, 3/17/1, 5/71), where touchdowns (6) remained a big part of his stat line.
At the 2026 Combine, Cooper ran a 4.42 in the 40-yards dash, showcasing the speed that Indiana leaned on heavily, scheming him open on quick throws near the line of scrimmage, where he could do damage after the catch. His release is above average, and he brings a natural slot skill set to the NFL.
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28 days ago
2025 NFL schedule release: Predicting who the Seahawks will play in Week 1 to...
The Seattle Seahawks did well the only other time they got to kick off the NFL regular season.
After Seattle’s first Super Bowl championship, they hosted the Green Bay Packers in the opening game of the 2014 season. In an NFC championship game rematch from the previous season, the Seahawks beat the Packers 36-16. The NFL is hoping for a more competitive game this season when the Seahawks kick off the season at home, a perk of being the defending Super Bowl champions.
Seattle has a fun schedule and a lot of good options for the NFL to pick from for that Week 1 game, which will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Seahawks have nine home games this season and we know their opponents, though two potential opponents will be on the other side of the world. Let’s try to predict who Seattle will play to kick off the 2026 NFL regular season.
Normally, the NFL might consider the Rams or 49ers for the first game, even though it’s rare for the league to make it a divisional game. Since 2004, when the defending champions were first featured in the kickoff game, there have been only three divisional games including the champs and all three were NFC East matchups. There was a Packers-Bears game to begin 2019, but that was a special one to commemorate the NFL’s 100th season. This time it’s not even possible, because the Rams and 49ers will be in Australia ready to open their seasons on Sept. 10.
The Seahawks have a pretty good home schedule this season. There’s one opponent that stands out as a dud, and that’s a Cardinals team that was 3-14 last season and didn’t do much in the offseason to fix its quarterback situation. There’s no way, with all the other fun options that the NFL has available for a marquee game to start the season, that the Cardinals are the pick.
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The Seattle Seahawks did well the only other time they got to kick off the NFL regular season.
After Seattle’s first Super Bowl championship, they hosted the Green Bay Packers in the opening game of the 2014 season. In an NFC championship game rematch from the previous season, the Seahawks beat the Packers 36-16. The NFL is hoping for a more competitive game this season when the Seahawks kick off the season at home, a perk of being the defending Super Bowl champions.
Seattle has a fun schedule and a lot of good options for the NFL to pick from for that Week 1 game, which will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Seahawks have nine home games this season and we know their opponents, though two potential opponents will be on the other side of the world. Let’s try to predict who Seattle will play to kick off the 2026 NFL regular season.
Normally, the NFL might consider the Rams or 49ers for the first game, even though it’s rare for the league to make it a divisional game. Since 2004, when the defending champions were first featured in the kickoff game, there have been only three divisional games including the champs and all three were NFC East matchups. There was a Packers-Bears game to begin 2019, but that was a special one to commemorate the NFL’s 100th season. This time it’s not even possible, because the Rams and 49ers will be in Australia ready to open their seasons on Sept. 10.
The Seahawks have a pretty good home schedule this season. There’s one opponent that stands out as a dud, and that’s a Cardinals team that was 3-14 last season and didn’t do much in the offseason to fix its quarterback situation. There’s no way, with all the other fun options that the NFL has available for a marquee game to start the season, that the Cardinals are the pick.
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28 days ago
Robert Kraft pleads with NFL to make major change to regular season schedule
Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke out on the plans in February
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Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke out on the plans in February
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28 days ago
Russell Wilson drops big hint over NFL retirement as he reveals his two options
The 37-year-old could be backing up an old teammate next season
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The 37-year-old could be backing up an old teammate next season
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28 days ago
Tyreek Hill’s Estranged Wife Fighting For NFL Probe Records
Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife, Keeta Hill, is fighting the NFL star over getting her hands on his police records ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Keeta wants to issue subpoenas to various law enforcement agencies -- including police departments and prosecutors' offices -- that previously investigated allegations against Tyreek.
Keeta said the subpoenas seek evidence of “other crimes, wrongs or acts committed” by Tyreek and “certified copies of his grandparents' (who are witnesses) criminal convictions.”
Keeta previously accused Tyreek of punching her in the stomach while she was pregnant with their child, also of him spitting on her, pulling out her hair, violently twisting her ***** , locking her out of her home, physically restraining her, and threatening her life. Tyreek denied wrongdoing and claims that any actions were done in self-defense.
She said there is a nanny cam video that shows Tyreek’s violence towards her and her mother, which she claims his team tried to buy for several hundred thousand dollars.
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Tyreek Hill’s estranged wife, Keeta Hill, is fighting the NFL star over getting her hands on his police records ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Keeta wants to issue subpoenas to various law enforcement agencies -- including police departments and prosecutors' offices -- that previously investigated allegations against Tyreek.
Keeta said the subpoenas seek evidence of “other crimes, wrongs or acts committed” by Tyreek and “certified copies of his grandparents' (who are witnesses) criminal convictions.”
Keeta previously accused Tyreek of punching her in the stomach while she was pregnant with their child, also of him spitting on her, pulling out her hair, violently twisting her ***** , locking her out of her home, physically restraining her, and threatening her life. Tyreek denied wrongdoing and claims that any actions were done in self-defense.
She said there is a nanny cam video that shows Tyreek’s violence towards her and her mother, which she claims his team tried to buy for several hundred thousand dollars.
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