Vikings’ Justin Jefferson eager for QB competition between J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray: ‘Who’s gonna be that dawg?’

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It’s been a while since Justin Jefferson was last asked about the Vikings’ dysfunctional quarterback situation. Thanks to the arrival of Kyler Murray via free agency, the room is in a better place now. But it’s far from sorted out. Jefferson can’t wait to watch it unfold, especially from his perspective as the teammate on […]

2026 NFL schedule release: Every team’s bye week

2026 NFL schedule release Every team's bye week

Ask players their thoughts on the upcoming schedule, and you’ll mostly get blanket responses like, “We’re ready for anyone, anywhere, any time.” The one thing players care most about: the bye week. When the week off is placed matters to the men in the arena. It represents when they’ll get a bit of respite to […]

Andy Reid: Chiefs’ schedule no hint on Patrick Mahomes’ health; QB ‘making progress’ on knee injury

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The NFL schedule-makers seem to believe Patrick Mahomes will be on the field Week 1, putting the Kansas City Chiefs in prime time twice to open the 2026 campaign. K.C. opens against Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on Monday night in Week 1 and follows with a Sunday night affair against the Indianapolis Colts […]

Anthony Richardson: Working out with Colts ‘a blessing in disguise’ despite looming trade request

Anthony Richardson

Despite his trade request from the Colts, Anthony Richardson reported to the club’s voluntary workouts this month. The soon-to-be 24-year-old quarterback is simply trying to improve his game after going through a forgettable 2025 season. “The Colts are still giving me a chance to go out there and work, work hard and potentially get on […]

2026 NFL schedule release: How do travel, rest, prime time and outdoor games impact teams?

The 2026 NFL schedule

The 2026 NFL Schedule features 272 games, played on six different days of the week across 18 weeks in eight different countries. This creates a number of interesting quirks and wrinkles related to travel and timing. Below, I’ve examined some key trends to get a sense of how they’ve influenced results across the league over […]

NFL Schedule Release 2026: Official Announcement Timeline, Biggest Games, and Early Matchups Everyone Is Talking About

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The NFL schedule release 2026 is already building more hype than usual, even before the full slate of games has been revealed. Every year, fans wait for the NFL schedule release 2026 like it’s a major event on its own, and this year is no different. In fact, the league is stretching out the excitement […]

2026 NFL schedule: Predicting who the Seattle Seahawks will play in Week 1 to open the season

2026 NFL schedule Predicting who the Seahawks will play in Week 1 to open the season

The Seattle Seahawks did well the only other time they got to kick off the NFL regular season. After Seattle’s first Super Bowl championship, they hosted the Green Bay Packers in the opening game of the 2014 season. In an NFC championship game rematch from the previous season, the Seahawks beat the Packers 36-16. The […]

Titans’ veteran officially on notice after NFL Draft

Titans' veteran officially on notice after NFL Draft

The NFL offseason roster turnover is separated into two parts: free agency and the draft. Both of these transactional periods involve teams addressing needs and bolstering depth throughout their rosters. For the Tennessee Titans, this offseason was maxed out after spending the most money in free agency, drafting eight players, and adding 11 undrafted rookies. […]

Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Faces Potential Bad News From NFL After Trial Ends

Ex Bills WR Stefon Diggs Faces Bad News From NFL After Trial Ends

Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been cleared of criminal charges, but isn’t in the clear with the NFL just yet. Diggs was acquitted on the second day of his criminal trial on allegations that he assaulted a former personal chef in a dispute over money. The Massachusetts jury deliberated for less than […]

NFL Referees Association reportedly schedules vote to ratify new CBA after negotiations with NFL previously stalled

NFL Referees Association

The NFL has been preparing for the expiration of its collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA), complete with a contingency plan that’s included recruiting potential replacement officials, after negotiations stalled this past winter and as the May 31 deadline neared. But the two sides are now in striking distance of a new […]