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

BALTIMORE — Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t show up for Tuesday’s voluntary organized team activities, the first open to the media this offseason.

Yawn. And yawn some more.

Jackson and several other veterans didn’t participate, and none of it was surprising, especially for a list that included defensive lineman Calais ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Following a vote by owners Tuesday morning at the NFL’s spring meeting, Minnesota is officially set to host the 2028 NFL draft.

Here are five things to know about the event, whether you’re a Vikings fanatic, NFL-curious or are just curious about the projected impact on the region.

What is the NFL draft?

The NFL draft is ...Read more

CHICAGO — As the mayor of Arlington Heights, Jim Tinaglia leads the charge to build a Chicago Bears stadium there. In his private job as an architect, Tinaglia said he would be very leery of building on the rival proposed site in Hammond, Ind.

“I would throw up the red caution flags immediately,” he told the Chicago Tribune. “I’ve ...Read more

SEATTLE — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday refuted a report that interest from potential new owners of the Seahawks has been “soft" during remarks made at the league’s spring meeting in Orlando, Fla.

“There have been some reports that I would say are not accurate with respect to the amount of interest," Goodell said. “It’s ...Read more

SEATTLE — The disrespect has been noted.

Not for the first time.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba recently received his Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award trophy, which he technically won last February. Except it wasn’t an Offensive Player of the Year trophy at all.

In a social-media video published...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is in custody in Dallas County, Texas, after violating terms of the probation stemming from his involvement in a six-vehicle crash that occurred on March 30, 2024.

A court order filed Tuesday reads that Rice “tested positive for THC. (Rice) placed in custody. (Rice) ordered to ...Read more

SEATTLE — First Druski, now this?

By now, Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba might almost wish he’d never even won The Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.

The Seahawks receiver revealed on social media Monday night that once he got the actual trophy for the honor, which he won last February, there was just one slight...Read more

CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday he expects the Illinois General Assembly to pass legislation incentivizing a Chicago Bears stadium and other major development projects before the end of the spring legislative session, while also repeatedly dinging Mayor Brandon Johnson for having “no plan” to keep the team in Chicago.

“That’s ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — It had been a long time since Aaron Rodgers was back at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ facility on the South Side.

But he ended his absence Monday morning when he showed up to sign his one-year contract that is worth up to $25 million. Rodgers never cleaned out his locker after the 2025 season, so it likely felt as though he never ...Read more

Aaron Rodgers has been in town for nearly 10 days. In that time, he never met with the Steelers, not even to agree to a new contract.

While there was no hard-and-fast deadline for him to tell the team that he was returning, the Steelers had some measure of expectation that Rodgers might declare he was returning for a 22nd season by the start of...Read more

It’s Jan. 17, 2027.

The Steelers just won their first playoff game in a decade, coming on the heels of a 12-win season and a second consecutive AFC North division title. Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock and had his best season since 2021, the year he won his fourth and final MVP award with the Green Bay Packers.

A week later, their season...Read more

Tyrel Dodson had quite the memorable opening news conference.

“I’m pissed off,” the Miami Dolphins linebacker said in November 2024. At the time, Dodson had just been released by the Seattle Seahawks for an unknown reason and scooped up off of waivers by the Dolphins. “I’m very pissed off, and I’m going to probably stay pissed off ...Read more

SEATTLE — Once upon a time, Rashaad Penny was a football player.

Not just that. He was the pride of Norwalk High School, near Los Angeles, where he notched 3,416 total yards and 51 touchdowns in his senior season. He was a first-team All-American at San Diego State, where he rushed for 2,248 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2017 and tied the NCAA ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — The National Football League has once again reached that sacred point on the calendar when it looks at America and, in its best The Rock-as-Maui voice, says: You’re welcome.

Not for a Super Bowl.

Not even for the draft, the annual exercise in hope that convinces 32 fan bases that the right quarterback, left tackle or slot ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers has finally agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million to return to the Steelers next season, sources confirmed to the Post-Gazette.

Rodgers will be guaranteed $22 million as part of the deal and is expected to be with the team when offseason training activities begin Monday.

The Steelers did not meet ...Read more

BALTIMORE — The NFL always provides suspense.

This year, the Ravens will close out the regular season with four consecutive AFC North games. The finale is a matchup against the Steelers. If that sounds familiar, then you are onto something.

The Ravens lost, 26-24, in Pittsburgh on the final play last season, as rookie kicker Tyler Loop ...Read more