Sights and sounds from Super Bowl LI Opening Night

It's Brenton Strange's time to shine in Jacksonville. Stuck behind Evan Engram on the tight end depth chart for two seasons, the 2023 second-rounder is ready to step up in shine for the Jaguars in Year 3.

Dion Dawkins, the always outspoken offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills the past eight seasons, now has concrete evidence of making his voice heard after helping bring about the Protector of the Year award as part of his legacy.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks says the quarterback battle between Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener is "going to be fun to watch."

With Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel now unexpected teammates on the Cleveland Browns, they're making the best of the unforeseen union and "truly cool" with each other.

Free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers hinted he could join a team that travels to play the Chicago Bears this season -- something the Steelers are slated to do -- the latest breadcrumb that might lead to Pittsburgh.

Javonte Williams, who inked a deal with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason after four years with the Denver Broncos, believes his body is finally fully back to normal from the knee injury he suffered during his second NFL campaign.

Safety Quentin Lake played an integral role for a Los Angeles Rams defense that surged late last season, but it's the offensive side of the ball he saved his bold declarations for, claiming this year's unit could be reminiscent of "The Greatest Show on Turf."

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean has taken up ballet as to supplement his rehab from the torn patellar tendon the sidelined him during Philadelphia's Super Bowl run.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. believes the club is heading in the right direction to accomplish their goals for the 2025 NFL season. 

Tyler Shough is looking to make Saints history as he embarks upon a quarterback competition with the aim of becoming New Orleans' first Week 1 rookie starter since Archie Manning, and just the franchise's second overall.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard wants to be known as a "gritty guy" and is open to learn from veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers if the four-time MVP joins the Black and Gold.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is unfazed by his Year 2 stat line, citing Detroit's many offensive weapons and his continued progression as a blocker.