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Reuben Bain's fall in the first round turned into a blessing for Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, who's excited to add a "do it all" pass rusher to his attacking defense.

The Cowboys are riding high into Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft after drafting three defenders with their first three picks in the NFL draft and adding LB Dee Winters via trade on Friday.

Asked about Sean McVay's post-draft disposition after selecting QB Ty Simpson, which garnered an online reaction, Rams general manager Les Snead said he and the head coach are "in lockstep" on draft decisions.

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will enter a six-month pre-trial intervention program that could result in his three felony charges being dismissed if all conditions are met, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

Approached with the idea of choosing Jeremiyah Love with the No. 4 overall pick, Titans head coach Robert Saleh expressed confidence with the Tennessee's current RB duo of Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.

Tom Brady recently revealed he previously had looked into a potential NFL comeback, but he was rebuffed by the leauge

The Philadelphia Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Atlanta Falcons in a trade that includes a pick swap, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Friday.

Signing with the New Orleans Saints is more than just a homecoming for Travis Etienne -- it's a fitting opportunity to right a wrong that's followed him ever since leaving Jennings, Louisiana, for college.

The Panthers have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Rasheed Walker on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday.

It's onward and upward for new Bills wide receiver DJ Moore, who was dealt for the second time in his career this past week. Introduced to Buffalo on Thursday, Moore said Josh Allen is ready for the pairing to get to work.

Seattle wants more of Rashid Shaheed. The Seahawks are bringing back the wide receiver and return specialist on a three-year, $51 million contract, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

With the dust still settling from his blockbuster trade to the Baltimore Ravens, Maxx Crosby made sure to express his gratitude toward the Las Vegas Raiders with heartfelt words that expressed his desire to "put everything into trying to win as a Raider."

After a decade-long run, Ryan Kelly is calling it a career. Kelly, a four-time Pro Bowl center, announced on social media Friday that he will retire from football after finishing his 10th NFL season.

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will square off in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, to begin the 2026 preseason on Thursday, August 6, the Hall announced Wednesday.

The Jets are placing the franchise tag on Hall for the 2026 campaign and the two sides are working on a long-term contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday, per sources.

Following two playoff-less campaigns, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is looking to change his offseason strategy and be aggressive in the free-agent market.

Sean Payton announced on Tuesday from the NFL Scouting Combine that Davis Webb will be the primary play-caller for the offense beginning in 2026 -- a duty previously held by the Broncos head coach.

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release QB Kirk Cousins on March 11, the first day of the new league year, general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday.

Longtime Detroit Lions president and CEO Rod Wood is retiring ahead of the 2026 season, the team announced Wednesday.

Seahawks kicker Jason Myers was instrumental in Sunday's dominant win over the Patriots after making a Super Bowl-record five field goals, putting a bow on a campaign that saw him become the NFL's first player to score 200-plus points in a single season, including playoffs.

All signs are pointing toward the Dolphins' new regime moving on from QB Tua Tagovailoa in 2026, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on NFL GameDay Morning on Sunday.

While Aaron Rodgers has not yet informed the Steelers whether he will return for a 22nd NFL season, the 42-year-old QB has spoken with Mike McCarthy several times about the possibility, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Sunday.

Appearing on Micah Parsons' "The Edge" podcast on Friday, Eagles WR A.J. Brown said he was excited to see how Philadelphia's offense will look with a new offensive coordinator at the helm.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is keen on keeping George Pickens in Dallas for "a long time" with the WR being an impending free agent after a breakout season.

The Rams are adding the former Commanders offensive coordinator to Sean McVay's coaching staff, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Kingsbury's title in L.A. is to be determined.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was named the 2025 AP Coach of the Year during "NFL Honors" on Thursday night in San Francisco.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named the 2025 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year during "NFL Honors" on Thursday night.

One season removed from his first experience in that role with the New York Jets, the 46-year-old coach said Thursday he didn't even have enough time to explain what he learned in those three-plus seasons because he had grown so much on the job.

New Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter scored the job he wanted all along, and now he's ready to go to work getting the most out of Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton and a talented roster.

New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel indicated Tuesday at his introductory press conference that a new beginning was a mutual feeling, and working with Jim Harbaugh was a circumstance "too good to pass up."

Sam Darnold's oblique injury no longer looms over Seattle's playoff run. The Seahawks quarterback carries no game status into Sunday's NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams.

John Harbaugh was introduced as Giants head coach on Tuesday, telling reporters he was "excited" to work with quarterback Jaxson Dart in New York.

Following the Seahawks' Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald said it was "the most complementary game" his team has played all season.

Perennial AFC contenders the last six seasons running, Buffalo was once again sent home early after falling to the Broncos in heart-breaking fashion. Bills QB Josh Allen, who had four giveaways in the 33-30 overtime defeat, was emotionally struck by Saturday's Divisional Round exit.

NFL.com's Michael Baca breaks down three must-know storylines for when the Buffalo Bills play the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round.

Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons on social media Wednesday.

After a thrilling wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says Saturday's playoff victory "meant something" to his squad.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford coolly led a seven-play, 71-yard scoring drive with under three minutes to play, finding Colby Parkinson for the go-ahead touchdown to get the Rams past the Panthers, 34-31, in the Wild Card Round.

NFL.com's Michael Baca breaks down three must-know storylines for when the Buffalo Bills play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wild Card Weekend.

Following a season of immense change to their defensive roster, the Cowboys will be looking for a new director of the unit in 2026. Dallas has fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season at the helm.

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Saturday that DE Maxx Crosby (knee) was placed on injured reserve, officially ending his 2025 campaign with two games left to play.

One sack away from breaking the single-season record, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett says it would be "special" to achieve such history against Aaron Rodgers on Sunday.

NFL.com's Michael Baca breaks down three things takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Christmas Day.

Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis is set to undergo foot surgery and will miss the rest of the season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce told reporters after Friday's practice that he will giving "everything I got" for the final three games of the season.

The Dallas Cowboys will likely activate CB Trevon Diggs from injured reserve on Saturday, clearing his way for a return Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Chargers following a two-month absence, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

NFL.com breaks down two must-know storylines for Saturday's massive NFC North game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes suffered a left knee injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and is set to undergo an MRI either Sunday night or Monday, per HC Andy Reid.

The San Francisco 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list on Saturday, which officially ends his season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was added to the injury report on Saturday with a back injury that will deem him questionable for Sunday's home game against the Tennessee Titans.

The NFL VP of instant replay explained on Sunday that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely lost control of the ball before his third step on his TD catch that was overturned late during Baltimore's loss to the Steelers.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels exited with a left elbow injury in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings and did not return.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was ruled out of Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after he suffered an Achilles injury late in the first quarter.

Chargers rookie RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's home game against the Eagles, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is well aware of the high stakes on Sunday, calling Baltimore's Week 14 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers "a playoff game for us."

The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed Adam Thielen off waivers following the wide receiver's requested release from the Vikings while also waiving veteran cornerback Darius Slay.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is scheduled to have a procedure on Monday after suffering a broken bone on the back of his left hand during Sunday's 31-14 win over the Raiders, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters.

Saints kicker Charlie Smyth, an International Pathway Player out of Northern Ireland, connected on a 56-yard field goal and executed a successful onsides kick in his NFL debut on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters that the club will "evaluate everything" following Friday's disappointing 24-15 defeat to the Chicago Bears, but a late-season appraisal won't come in the form of changing the offensive play-caller.

Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (pectoral) is being activated from injured reserve and will play in Sunday's home game against the New Orleans Saints, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, who was attempting to end his retirement and rejoin the Detroit Lions this week, has failed his physical, the team announced Saturday.

Consecutive wins over the reigning NFC and AFC champions have the Dallas Cowboys riding high into December and Brian Schottenheimer is exuding confidence in his team despite just getting over the .500 mark in Week 13 and with plenty of work still to be had in capturing a playoff berth.

Jets QB Tyrod Taylor will get the start over Justin Fields for Sunday's game in Baltimore, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday.

The Detroit Lions placed Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve on Saturday, forcing him out for at least the next four games.

New England Patriots DL Milton Williams was placed on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Thursday night's win over the Jets, the team announced Saturday.

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins will require season-ending surgery for a foot injury that has a ligament issue, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Saturday, per sources.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Kenny Easley, the Seattle Seahawks' legendary defensive back known as "The Enforcer," died Friday night, his family announced Saturday. He was 66.

Ahead of the league's first regular-season game in Berlin, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell participated in one of the city's newest traditions by helping clean and polish the 95 Stolpersteine ​​(stumbling stones) that line Mitte to commemorate those who fled

The Jets will be without their top playmaker for the next four games. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson was placed on injured reserve ahead of New York's Thursday night game against the New England Patriots.

NFL.com's Michael Baca breaks down three must-know storylines for Sunday's game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins in Mardid.

Giants veteran backup QB Jameis Winston will start Sunday's game against the Packers with rookie Jaxson Dart in the league's concussion protocol, interim coach Mike Kafka confirmed Wednesday.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander has informed the team that he's stepping away from football to get right physically and mentally, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion during Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears and did not return.

The New Orleans Saints are trading OL Trevor Penning to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport reported.

The New York Jets have traded defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-rounder and DT Mazi Smith, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Tuesday.

Dan Quinn is coming to terms with his decision to keep Jayden Daniels on the field in the waning minutes of Sunday night's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks, which led to Washington's star QB suffering a dislocated left elbow.

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little kicked a league-record 68-yard field goal at the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos due to a concussion he suffered early in the second quarter.

The Arizona Cardinals will start Jacoby Brissett in Monday night's game versus the Dallas Cowboys but Murray could have a role, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz is expected to have surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Monday.