MIAMI — Potential is a dangerous term because it doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, or the satisfaction of meeting expectations.

That explains why outside of De’Von Achane, who was named to the Pro Bowl last season after combining for 1,838 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns, the Miami Dolphins arsenal of offensive weaponry is made up of “has ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — The pass rush is always fierce in May. Linebackers are all Pro Bowl-bound in April.

That’s just the way it works in the NFL, where hope springs eternal while the scoreboard is unplugged.

And so it is around One Buc Place, where the defense has gotten an infusion of draft picks and out-of-warranty free agents in the past ...Read more

James Uthmeier, Florida’s attorney general, has intensified his scrutiny of the National Football League’s diversity and inclusion policies by issuing a subpoena.

This escalation comes after Uthmeier penned a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in March asking the league to stop enforcing the “Rooney Rule,” which requires teams to ...Read more

New Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said he was set on keeping star running back De’Von Achane in Miami, and he delivered.

The Dolphins and Achane agreed to a four-year contract extension Wednesday evening that keeps him signed to the team through 2030 and is worth a base of $64 million and can reach $68 million with incentives, ...Read more

SEATTLE — It appears we know the answer to one of the biggest questions about the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 schedule — who they will play to open the season on Sept. 9 at Lumen Field as they begin defense of their Super Bowl title.

And it will reportedly be a rematch of the Seahawks’ 29-13 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots last ...Read more

NEW YORK — The NFL’s use of turf fields is under renewed scrutiny as North America prepares for the World Cup.

Last week, MetLife Stadium — home of the Giants and Jets — kicked off a two-day process to install grass fields before it hosts eight World Cup matches, including the final on July 19.

MetLife Stadium is one of 15 NFL venues ...Read more

BOSTON — Patriots seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned Wednesday morning on domestic assault and battery charges on a family or household member in Newton District Court, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office stated.

Hutchins, 23, pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance, the DA’s office said. The ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Netflix picked up the rights to three more NFL contests amid government scrutiny over the migration of games from free TV to streaming.

The NFL's first-ever regular season game in Melbourne, featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, will stream Sept. 10 on Netflix, the company announced Wednesday at its upfront...Read more

SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks don’t need a new stadium.

If you’ve attended a game at Lumen Field, where the 12 flag reliably rises over nearly 70,000 fans; where sound bounces between its iconic, steel-tied arches; where the Seahawks have won 66% of their regular-season games and 85.7% of their playoff games, surfing the cresting ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Thanksgiving will have a little more juice in Philly this season.

The Eagles will face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12 as part of the NFL’s annual turkey day lineup at 4:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 26, Fox announced Monday.

The last time the Eagles played on Thanksgiving was in 2015, when they lost in a blowout to the Detroit Lions. ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers added a notable veteran to their tight end ranks Monday, agreeing to terms with former Cleveland Browns standout David Njoku.

The deal is for one year and worth up to $8 million, according to NFL Media.

Njoku, 29, played nine seasons in Cleveland after being drafted by the team in 2017. His best season ...Read more

DETROIT — The 2026 Detroit Lions schedule won't be fully released until Thursday, but we know for sure they'll be playing the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

Amazon Prime announced Monday the Lions will play at Buffalo on Sept. 17 on Thursday Night Football. It'll be Buffalo's first game at Highmark Stadium, which is set to open later this year. The...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Months before he’s considered as a first-ballot candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Adrian Peterson will be the newest inductee to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.

The team announced Monday morning that it will make Peterson the 29th member of the Ring of Honor, officially recognizing him at a Vikings home game ...Read more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There is no blindside with Garett Bolles. Or blind spot. He cares about everything. And everyone. Kindness runs through his veins.

“My mom always taught me,” Bolles said, “love God, love people.”

Bolles’ compassion and respect for others brought him to the USAA office on Saturday. The organization hosted ...Read more

MIAMI — Imagine a place of employment where everyone in the building is laboring to live out their childhood dream.

Whether they were a draft pick, earlier or later than expected.

Or maybe signed as an undrafted rookie free agent. Some could simply be tryout players such as former Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos, who was working...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Every player sort of feels like a kid again at rookie minicamp. It’s a function of your orientation at the NFL level.

But for Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza, they were going through drills together like it was the first time again. New team, new coaches, new colors, but the same two teammates from Mt. Lebanon, Pa., who starred ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — We’ve officially reached the point in the NFL offseason where no one seems to know what’s going on with Aaron Rodgers.

On Thursday, it was reported that he would visit town over the weekend, potentially to finalize a deal to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026. Less than 24 hours later, other reports suggested that no ...Read more

Toni Toney knows her family role. It’s to have all the right answers. Maybe your mom had the same job with some of the same questions.

“Mom, why can’t I stay up later?”

“Mom, can I watch this show?”

“Mom, where should I go to school?”

Toney was no different with her five children, though the questions are different with ...Read more

CHICAGO — DJ Harris’ welcome-to-the-NFL moment came on the final play of Chicago Bears rookie minicamp Friday morning.

Scotty Miller, an eight-year veteran with a Super Bowl ring from his time running routes for Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ran a go route. Harris grabbed hold of Miller and tried to keep up as quarterback ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers has been in town for a couple days, but as of Saturday afternoon the Steelers had not met with him and instead have been talking with his agent, sources told the Post-Gazette.

Rodgers has stayed away from the team’s South Side facility while the Steelers’ three-day rookie minicamp takes place this weekend. But ...Read more