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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bill Rosinski, the original radio voice of the Carolina Panthers, got rejected for the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL play-by-play job Wednesday. And when he opened the rejection email that broke this news to him, he started laughing in disbelief.

The form letter read, in part: “At this time, we have decided to pursue other ...Read more

NEW YORK — The New York Giants paid John Harbaugh $20 million a year to change their organization, only to extend the general manager that drove their franchise far enough into the gutter to require such a desperate hire.

The team signed GM Joe Schoen to a multiyear extension on Thursday and announced it through the national media outlets ...Read more

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, the team announced on Thursday.

The deal, which adds one year and $55 million to his current contract, will keep Stafford with the Rams for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Stafford, 38, was acquired in a 2021 trade with the Detroit Lions and immediately led the ...Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A key Illinois lawmaker spearheading negotiations on legislation to keep the Chicago Bears playing their home games in Illinois said Wednesday night he’s facing fresh opposition from some legislative colleagues who believe the team has expressed newfound openness to building a new Bears stadium in Chicago.

Democratic ...Read more

NEW YORK — The New York Giants’ goal with Malik Nabers is to get him back on the practice field during training camp and ready for their Week 1 regular season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

But they might not hit that goal right on the mark.

Head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged Thursday after the team’s third OTA practice that ...Read more

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Jack Campbell to a contract extension through the 2030 season, the team announced Thursday. Financial details are not yet known.

Campbell has developed into one of the NFL's best linebackers since he was selected with the 18th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, especially as a run defender. ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Let’s start here: I’m very much a fan of international travel. While I personally haven't logged many trips outside these United States, I’m all for embracing the exploration of new places and cultures.

I should also note I love the game of football. This, similar to the one above, isn’t exactly a unique stance. There’s...Read more

MIAMI — In case you thought this whole ”rebuilding” thing was part of a bad dream or perhaps a concoction of the negative media, the Miami Dolphins apparently will go 1-16 this coming season, the worst record in the franchise’s 61 years.

This is according to initial game-by-game betting odds with the NFL schedule now out. The Fins as of...Read more

CHICAGO — With days left until a deadline to pass legislation this spring, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged he had recently spoken with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and maintained that the Chicago Bears and NFL are only considering a new stadium in Arlington Heights or Indiana — not Chicago.

“It was good. It was short. I wanted ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers said he had “some doubt” about returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the opportunity to be reunited with coach Mike McCarthy opened his mind to coming back for a 22nd NFL season.

His final season.

In his first public comments since returning to the Steelers, Rodgers said on Wednesday he “came to the ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL draft will be held in downtown Minneapolis around U.S. Bank Stadium in 2028.

Of all the big events Minnesota has hosted so well over the years, this will be one of them.

The draft is a spectacle for the speculative.

There will be NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell becoming a human Snuggie, wrapping himself around every ...Read more

MIAMI — Even though it was a windy day, one where the flags at the end of the goalposts were extended consistently, the spiral was tight.

There was very little wobble to Malik Willis’ passes on Tuesday during the Miami Dolphins (Shop Dolphins Fan Gear)’ second OTA practice session.

With the flick of the wrist the football was headed in...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rashee Rice is sitting in a northern Texas jail for the next 30 days, some 500 miles from the life many would give everything to lead — but the one he’s done just about everything to throw away.

He’s alone there, left only to his own thoughts, but there’s something perfectly symbolic about that image.

His own ...Read more