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Sep 5, 2026

Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza Timeline: When Should He Start?

Kirk Cousins is the Raiders’ Week 1 starter. Nobody’s shocked. Las Vegas said this was the plan all along, and they didn’t blink. Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, will have to wait his turn. New head coach Klint...

Sep 3, 2026

The NFL’s Most Intriguing New-Look Offenses to Watch in 2026

Change is everywhere in the NFL entering 2026. Twenty-one of the league’s 32 teams have new offensive coordinators, creating an unusually large collection of fresh systems, ideas and responsibilities. Many established players will therefore be adapting to new schemes. Some...

Sep 3, 2026

Myles Garrett Named No. 1 in NFL Top 100, Edges Out Josh Allen

Myles Garrett just got named the best player in football – and honestly, it’s hard to argue. The Rams’ new pass rushing menace becomes only the third defensive player to win “NFL Top 100” in the show’s 16 years running....

Kirk Cousins Named Raiders Week 1 Starting QB Over Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza will have to keep waiting for his first NFL start. Kirk Cousins is the guy under center for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Head coach Klint Kubiak made it official Wednesday morning, confirming what most people...

Sep 2, 2026

Power Four Conferences Ban Pro Football Players from Joining

Every single Power Four conference has now slammed the door on pro football players trying to make their way back into college locker rooms. The ACC was the last domino to fall, adopting a policy that bars that kind of...

Aug 28, 2026

Tony Romo Hit With 3 New Citations After Milwaukee OWI Arrest

Tony Romo’s legal troubles just got heavier. The former Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports analyst picked up three new citations connected to his OWI (operating while intoxicated) arrest in Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Court records show Romo was...

Aug 27, 2026

Aug 20, 2026

Texans’ Jayden Higgins Tears ACL, Out for 2026 Season

Houston’s receiving corps just took a significant hit. Jayden Higgins tore his ACL during Tuesday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That’s it for his season. The injury happened during 11-on-11 drills. Higgins...

Aug 19, 2026

Roger Goodell: NFL Will Have Teams Outside the U.S.

Roger Goodell isn’t hedging anymore. The NFL commissioner says he’s certain the league will have a franchise based outside the United States – and he’s not talking about just one team. “At some point, there will be NFL teams outside...

Aug 18, 2026

Bears RB Kyle Monangai Out Several Weeks With Knee Injury

Kyle Monangai’s season opener status just got a lot murkier. The Bears running back went down with a right knee injury during Sunday’s practice, and now he’s facing several weeks on the sideline with what’s being called a hyperextended knee. ESPN’s...

Aug 18, 2026

Vikings’ Jamal Adams Out for Season with Torn Quad

Jamal Adams won’t play another snap this season. The Minnesota Vikings safety went down during Saturday’s preseason opener, and it turns out the injury is worse than anyone hoped. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed on Monday that Adams tore his...

Aug 17, 2026

Von Miller Set to Join Cowboys on 1-Year Deal for 15th NFL Season

The Cowboys just added another veteran presence to a defense that badly needed one. Dallas has agreed to terms with linebacker Von Miller, the team confirmed Sunday night. The deal is a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, according to NFL Network – though...

Aug 17, 2026

Troy Aikman Faces Tom Brady-Style Broadcaster Restrictions Over Dolphins Consultant Role

Troy Aikman’s Monday nights just got a bit more complicated. The longtime “Monday Night Football” broadcaster will now face the same restrictions the NFL placed on Tom Brady, according to Front Office Sports. It’s being called the “Brady rules” for a...