PHILADELPHIA — The first question I asked in the Eagles’ locker room last season was directed to a politically aware Black player with distinct anti-Trump sentiments.

The question, asked with the understanding the response would be anonymous: “What do you think of Barkley hanging out with Trump?”

Response: “Don’t care. Long as he ...Read more

I found myself in Las Vegas this past weekend. It was against my will, naturally.

But while navigating that neon wasteland of terrible life choices and overpriced, well, everything, I just might have stumbled across a sportsbook offering NFL MVP odds.

When in Caesar’s Rome, right?

I didn’t actually put any of my hard-earned money on the ...Read more

The Chargers and Derwin James Jr. agreed on a three-year contract extension on Tuesday potentially worth as much as $75.6 million, making him the highest-paid safety in the NFL by average annual salary for the second time in his stellar career. The deal calls for about $57 million to be guaranteed for the five-time Pro Bowl selection.

James’ ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL will proceed in federal court after the U.S. Supreme Court turned away a request for review by the league of a lower court’s ruling Tuesday.

The NFL requested a review of the August 2025 ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that ...Read more

NEW YORK — John Harbaugh said his Giants would be all about football.

Four months into his tenure as head coach, Harbaugh is finding out just how difficult it will be to make that a reality.

The team he inherited is rife with immaturity and entitlement. It is lacking in accountability, perspective and any semblance of a winning mentality.

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MIAMI — Imagine an offense with a well-behaved Stefon Diggs and a healthy Tyreek Hill out wide, with Deebo Samuel in the slot, and Darren Waller and/or Jonnu Smith serving as the tight ends.

Taylor Decker, Cam Robinson and Mekhi Becton are opening up running lanes for Najee Harris or Nick Chubb, and protecting quarterbacks Russell Wilson or ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Elijah Sarratt almost quit football during his first practice.

He was 6 years old, running gassers on a field in Stafford County, Va., when he unbuckled his chin strap and drifted toward the sideline. His father, Donnie — the team’s coach — had just told the kids that if they didn’t want to run, they could “go sit with ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — I’m a realist. I’m not expecting much from the 2026 Miami Dolphins wide receivers. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Allow me to explain.

The 2026 Miami Dolphins won’t have a top wide receiver, a so-called WR1, in the same class as Tyreek Hill, their best player for the previous four seasons and a likely ...Read more

SEATTLE — In 1997, Paul Allen offered Seattle Seahawks fans a stark choice.

If state voters agreed to pay for most of a new stadium to replace the Kingdome, Allen, billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, would buy the Seattle Seahawks and stop then-owner Ken Behring from taking the team to California.

They held their noses and voted yes," ...Read more

This much we know about Jaxson Dart: If the Giants win the Super Bowl this season, he’s going to the White House.

That much became clear on Friday after the Giants quarterback made a surprise appearance to introduce President Trump at a Rockland County event to campaign for Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), who is running for reelection.

“What�...Read more

The news came in a text message from quarterback Baker Mayfield, a day before the rest of the world learned that Mike Evans was leaving the Bucs to sign with the 49ers.

Emeka Egbuka knew what that meant. For the first time in 12 years, the Bucs would have a new No. 1 target.

The Bucs’ all-time leading receiver is no longer in the building at...Read more

The Vikings will start the second round of interviews for their general manager position in the coming days, with five candidates expected to make visits to TCO Performance Center during the opening week of organized team activities (OTAs).

Four of the five candidates who’ve been tapped for these in-person interviews have ties to the ...Read more

DENVER — Creativity will pull the Denver Broncos closer to Ricky Bobby than Vince Lombardi.

At least that is the educated guess of former Denver quarterback Ben DiNucci when asked how the offense will look different with Davis Webb calling plays.

“I think it will be spread and uptempo for Bo (Nix) and these receivers to let it rip,” ...Read more

CHICAGO — The same holes the Chicago Bears defense had for much of last season have yet to be filled to this point in the offseason.

Two weeks remain in the voluntary offseason program before mandatory minicamp June 9-11, and so far the Bears are missing 40% of their starting secondary — a situation they frequently were in last fall because...Read more

NEW YORK — In the middle of Thursday’s numerous NEw York Giants developments, from concerning player injuries to a startling contract extension for underperforming GM Joe Schoen, the only thing that truly mattered was happening on the field.

Head coach John Harbaugh gave his first-team offense with the ball on the 46-yard line, trailing the...Read more

CHICAGO — After a messy week of developments that included vague, revived hopes for a Chicago stadium and public sniping between Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, the governor on Friday looked ahead to the upcoming May 31 deadline and said he still sees a deal emerging that could keep the Bears in Illinois.

“I’ve seen miracles ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — It makes sense that the focus on this year’s Pittsburgh Steelers team centers around the offense. That side of the ball has been a problem — for years. There’s a new play-caller in town, one not only familiar with the starting quarterback but also has a history of developing young passers.

The scheme will look different, as...Read more

DENVER — At last, Nik Bonitto’s right hand is just a hand again. No cast. No splint. No Bionic Man.

When asked last week at a charity event if it felt good to have the brace off, Bonitto grinned and grunted in affirmation. Eight months earlier, a split-second expression of frustration completely altered his season. Bonitto slammed his hand ...Read more

MIAMI — More than a changed offense, more than a new defense, more than introducing a super-sized offensive line, more than tryouts at edge rusher — more than anything to come out of the Miami Dolphins’ first May practices, nothing matters more than coach Jeff Hafley’s answer on quarterback Malik Willis’ leadership.

“My main focus ...Read more