PHOENIX — Throw the challenge flag.

Stop the nonsense. Deflate the egos.

With the NFL preparing to lock out its officials as labor talks stall, you know who gets penalized: the players and fans.

Very little moves the needle between the flurry of free agent signings, trades and the draft, but this story deserves your attention.

The most ...Read more

PHOENIX — As was done with Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson following their sudden retirements in 1999 and 2016, respectively, the Detroit Lions have reportedly recouped a portion of the signing bonus attached to Frank Ragnow's contract.

Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowler and a three-time recipient of All-Pro honors, retired in June 2025. He ...Read more

PHOENIX — It’s late March, the NFL draft is fast approaching, and Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson is trying to make up for lost time. He’s got a demanding trio who are holding him accountable.

“I’m trying to win that Father of the Year Award still, even though I miss half the year (coaching),” Johnson told the Chicago Tribune during...Read more

PHOENIX — The NFL’s annual meeting wrapped up here Tuesday.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald, general manager John Schneider and the rest of the team contingent who attended were scheduled to head back and begin concentrating on the next big event on the league’s calendar — the draft, set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Here are some ...Read more

PHOENIX — Even though it wasn’t officially on the agenda, NFL owners voiced their support of the Rooney Rule on Tuesday after comments made by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleging the rule was unlawful and should be discontinued.

Steelers president Art Rooney II said the league wants to have some discussions with Uthmeier, who ...Read more

Orlando, this is no longer a drill or a dream.

This is no longer speculation, rumor or civic wishful thinking. This is now official, and this is a moment this city has been building toward for decades.

The NFL is coming to Orlando.

The Teal is real!

The league announced Tuesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars will play the entire 2027 season ...Read more

PHOENIX — With the NFL and referees union at a negotiating impasse, the league has put in place a safety net in case replacement game officials are required for the upcoming season.

Team owners approved a rule Tuesday allowing the league to intervene from its New York headquarters and correct officiating errors in real time using replay ...Read more

On Monday night, Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson offered support for ex-Bulls guard Jaden Ivey on X/Twitter after Ivey was released for making anti-gay comments, which were part of what the organization deemed conduct detrimental to the team.

In his post, Henderson quoted a bible verse: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for ...Read more

PHOENIX — Eagles general manager Howie Roseman may have altered his approach to answering questions about A.J. Brown at the annual league meeting, but Mike Vrabel has not.

At his news conference on Tuesday morning, the New England Patriots head coach didn’t rule out any possibilities regarding a trade for Brown. Vrabel echoed the comments ...Read more

PHOENIX — New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn walked in with a smile on his face as he spoke to reporters at the NFL Annual Meeting.

He was asked why he was feeling “outstanding,” and it is because of all the additions the Jets have made on both sides of the ball following a turbulent 3-14 season.

“The fact that everything that was ...Read more

PHOENIX — Sean Payton knows better than anyone what the Denver Broncos need.

Better than you, Broncos Country. And certainly better than me.

Six days into free agency, the Broncos were a team trying to win a fourth Super Bowl by staying within the family.

What standout running back did they sign?

Nobody.

What tight end did they pursue?

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PHOENIX — In 19 years as head coach, Mike Tomlin never had a coordinator he hired be promoted to a head coach. The only assistant he ever hired to be promoted to a coordinator was Brian Flores, who had already been a head coach. His coaching tree was as barren as a maple in November.

Not so with Mike McCarthy.

Brian Schottenheimer was the ...Read more

PHOENIX — It was as obvious as the Las Vegas Aces winning another WNBA championship when skating through the Phoenix Mercury after leading a best-of-seven series 3-0.

A no-brainer, if you will.

The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 with the Roman numerals LXIII attached.

NFL owners approved Las Vegas on Monday as the host city.

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PHOENIX – The Minnesota Vikings will sign wide receiver Jordan Addison to a fifth-year option, interim General Manager Rob Brzezinski told reporters Monday at the NFL’s annual meeting.

It is projected to cost $18 million in the 2027 season, per OverTheCap.com.

Addison, whom the Vikings drafted No. 23 overall in 2023 out of Southern ...Read more

PHOENIX — The Super Bowl’s return to Las Vegas is set.

NFL owners approved Las Vegas on Monday as the host city for Super Bowl LXIII in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium.

It will mark the second time Southern Nevada has boasted hosting rights for America’s biggest annual sporting event. Las Vegas hosted Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 as the Kansas ...Read more

PHOENIX — Sashi Brown cracked a wry smile Monday afternoon and, with a hint of dry humor, the Baltimore Ravens president said he “hadn’t noticed” the criticism directed at the organization after their decision to back out of a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for Maxx Crosby earlier this month.

Around the NFL, plenty of ...Read more

PHOENIX — John Harbaugh and Odell Beckham Jr. have discussed a possible New York Giants reunion. They text frequently.

Maybe it will happen. Maybe it won’t. But it’s come up.

“The obvious answer would be you look at every option, and if Odell’s an option, we’ll be looking at it, for sure,” Harbaugh said at the Arizona Biltmore ...Read more

PHOENIX – Going once, going twice … not so fast, Brandon Aiyuk.

Jed York, the San Francisco 49ers’ owner, suggested Monday that, although Aiyuk still could be traded or released, he could return to a revamped wide receiver corps.

“I don’t think it helps your trade leverage. It’s just, he’s a good football player,” York said at ...Read more

PHOENIX — Kyle Shanahan sarcastically said he’s “so fired up” for the 49ers to launch next season with the NFL’s debut in Australia, against the rival Los Angeles Rams, no less.

“That was our goal, to go 19 hours away,” Shanahan said Monday at the NFL’s annual meetings. “We’re going back in time or into the future. We either...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay could not help repeating himself when asked about star receiver Puka Nacua.

"I trust this kid's heart," McVay said three times Monday at the NFL owners meetings.

But do the Rams trust Nacua, who has been at the center of several off-the-field situations, enough to break the bank with a massive ...Read more