The NFL will not replace longtime executive Brian Rolapp with one person, according to someone familiar with the league’s plan. Rolapp’s vast responsibilities will be divided among current NFL executives, per the source, who was granted anonymity because the details are private.
Last week, Rolapp was named the first CEO of the PGA Tour. He spent more than 20 years at the NFL and had been its chief media and business officer since 2017. Rolapp spearheaded the league’s media strategy, with its...
The first-year Cowboys head coach touched upon his relationship with Parsons during a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
It seems in the closing days of spring that the Browns could carry four active quarterbacks on their Week 1 roster.
Who has the early lead in the Colts' signal-caller battle?
Emmanuel Acho, LeSean MCcCoy and James Jones decide whether NFL teams should still fear the Kansas City Chiefs despite a blowout Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs currently have the third-highest odds to win Super Bowl LX at +750 and open their mandatory minicamp tomorrow.
The 49ers' top receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL suffered midway through the 2024 season. Given the severity of the injury, it's unlikely that Aiyuk will be ready for Week 1.
But San Francisco General Manager John Lynch said in an interview with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area that he’s confident in the club’s next men up — like Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall.
“We always keep a look for what's out there, but we do like our group," Lynch said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "I think, first of all, you start with Jauan. Jauan had a tremendous season last year. He's been a tremendous competitor, player for us since he's been here. I think the fans, the team feed off Jauan's energy. He plays football the right way....
The Bengals and their first-round draft pick are in a contract impasse, and things escalated Thursday, with Stewart leaving mandatory minicamp.
The Colts will induct Jim Irsay in their Ring of Honor during the team's season opener on Sept. 7, announcing the planned honor on what would have been the former owner's 66th birthday.
Here are the biggest things we saw during the Raiders' first minicamp under Pete Carroll.
Eric Karabell offers his thoughts on players who could delight or disappoint in 2025.
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Raiders coach Pete Carroll delivered high praise for rookie running back Ashton Jeanty following the final day of minicamp Thursday.
In our first 12-team mock of the offseason, running backs took priority in the early going in this 1/2 PPR setup.
Carlie Irsay-Gordon has been around the Colts' facility for years, so it's nothing new for coaches and players to see her.
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner wants to stick around for the long term, hoping he can be a catalyst for a dramatic turnaround. It sounds like that wish will come to fruition.
The Bengals and their first-round draft pick are in a contract impasse, and things escalated Thursday, with Stewart leaving mandatory minicamp.
Cardinals Cut DeAndre Hopkins
Aaron Schatz
26 May 2023, 01:28pm

Unable to find a trade with a team willing to take his contract, the Arizona Cardinals announced this afternoon that they are cutting superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. It is...
Rule Changes: Third QB, Thursday Flex
Aaron Schatz
22 May 2023, 05:14pm

The NFL passed a couple of important rule changes at the owners' meetings today, including the return of the third QB rule and flex scheduling for Thursday nights.
...
Jim Brown Dead at 87
Aaron Schatz
19 May 2023, 03:30pm

Jim Brown, considered one of the greatest players in NFL history, passed away today at the age of 87. They say that Brown may be the only man who was the greatest ever at two different sports. He...
The Great Anthony Richardson Fantasy Football Debate
Chris Spags
18 May 2023, 10:21am

You have heard the Anthony Richardson fantasy football slander somewhere online. Maybe it's the SEC fan in your life with their "...
ESPN: Biggest Post-Draft Hole for All 32 Teams
Aaron Schatz
12 May 2023, 09:51am

Over on ESPN+, we look at the biggest remaining hole for each team, from the Washington quarterbacks to the Chicago edge rushers. For some teams, there are problems with a...
NFL 2023 Schedule Release
Aaron Schatz
10 May 2023, 09:49am

The NFL began releasing the 2023 schedule on Wednesday and will finish on Thursday evening. Here's a place to discuss all of this year's games.
Some highlights so far:
- The...
SWA 2022: Chiefs Both Young and Dominant
Aaron Schatz
08 May 2023, 09:44am

Eagles Soar, 49ers Faceplant in 2023 Draft Grades
Vincent Verhei
03 May 2023, 09:50am

Consensus opinion tells us that the San Francisco 49ers had the worst draft class of 2023, while the Denver Broncos had the most perplexing. And then there are...
Post-Draft Fantasy Questions for Each NFL Team
Chris Spags
02 May 2023, 09:50am

The draft is another key information period in the NFL offseason that meaningfully affects everything for teams. More importantly for you, it's also...
NFL Draft 2023 (Non) Grades
Mike Tanier
01 May 2023, 09:20am

The 2023 NFL Draft Performance Assessments have arrived! And what have we learned?
- The Pittsburgh Steelers had an awesome weekend.
- Bill Belichick did Bill...
Dak Prescott was once a Cowboys fan who wasn't shy in criticizing Tony Romo. Now, he needs to win a Super Bowl in order to avoid having the same legacy as Romo.
LeSean McCoy explains why paying Micah Parsons gets the Dallas Cowboys closer to a Super Bowl despite his lack of confidence in reaching the big game to begin with. Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie deal and eyeing a max deal.
James Jones reacts to the report of the Cleveland Browns potentially keeping all 4 QBs. They then discuss what this means for Shedeur Sanders.
Myles Garrett said that Micah Parsons should “get every penny he’s owed”. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if the Dallas Cowboys should make Parsons the highest-paid defender in the NFL.
The biggest beneficiary of an extended offseason for the 49ers just might have been star running back Christian McCaffrey.
During the Titans' offseason program, Cam Ward displayed his trademark confidence, both throwing the ball and trash-talking with teammates.
Defensively, getting after the quarterback is the name of the game. So, let's take a look at the 10 highest sack total seasons for an individual player in NFL history.
Keyshawn Johnson, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher and Paul Pierce discuss how scary the Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a Super Bowl LIX loss, then dive into whether the San Francisco 49ers can maintain a winning culture with many offseason departures.
Keyshawn Johnson weighs in on whether the Dallas Cowboys are making a mistake by not agreeing to a contract with Micah Parsons yet.
Emmanuel Acho, LeSean MCcCoy and James Jones decide whether NFL teams should still fear the Kansas City Chiefs despite a blowout Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs currently have the third-highest odds to win Super Bowl LX at +750 and open their mandatory minicamp tomorrow.
Great Britain's Dan Evans claims one of the biggest wins of his career as he upsets world number 13 Frances Tiafoe to progress to the last 16 at Queen's but compatriot Cameron Norrie is knocked out.
Novak Djokovic says the "only thing in my vision" is defending his Olympic singles title at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
British number two Katie Boulter shares some of the messages of abuse she has received on social media.
Wheelchair tennis player Abbie Breakwell says her Wimbledon ambitions have been put on hold because of an illness which affected her eyesight.
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The 49ers overhauled their roster this offseason, something General Manager John Lynch called it a "little uneasy" but necessary. The changes haven't changed the team's outlook.
They still expect to contend.
"I would say we have pretty lofty expectations," 49ers tight end George Kittle told CBS Sports, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "We always do. We understand that we lost some really key players. I'm aware of that. [Safety Talanoa] Hufanga, [linebacker] Dre Greenlaw, [defensive tackle Javon] Hargrave, [cornerback] Charvarius Ward, one of my...
Could veteran safety Justin Simmons end up on another NFC South club in 2025?
According to Joe Person of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers have been in touch with Simmons’ representation about potentially joining the team. But no signing is imminent at this time.
That makes sense, as Carolina wrapped up its minicamp last week and training camp isn’t set to begin until late July.
Simmons has familiarity with Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who served in the same role with the Broncos in 2022. Simmons led the NFL with six interceptions that season.
A third-round pick in 2016, Simmons spent his first eight seasons with the Broncos before he was released. He then signed a one-year deal with the Falcons for 2024, starting 16 games with the club. Simmons finished the year with 62 total tackles, seven passes defensed, and two interceptions.
Simmons has 71 career passes defensed and 32 interceptions...
The NFL will not replace longtime executive Brian Rolapp with one person, according to someone familiar with the league’s plan. Rolapp’s vast responsibilities will be divided among current NFL executives, per the source, who was granted anonymity because the details are private.
Last week, Rolapp was named the first CEO of the PGA Tour. He spent more than 20 years at the NFL and had been its chief media and business officer since 2017. Rolapp spearheaded the league’s media strategy, with its...
The 49ers' top receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL suffered midway through the 2024 season. Given the severity of the injury, it's unlikely that Aiyuk will be ready for Week 1.
But San Francisco General Manager John Lynch said in an interview with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area that he’s confident in the club’s next men up — like Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall.
“We always keep a look for what's out there, but we do like our group," Lynch said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "I think, first of all, you start with Jauan. Jauan had a tremendous season last year. He's been a tremendous competitor, player for us since he's been here. I think the fans, the team feed off Jauan's energy. He plays football the right way....
Some analysts and former players criticized Rodgers for waiting until early June to officially join the Steelers, as they felt Rodgers should've spent the offseason program learning the system run by Smith.
The first-year Cowboys head coach touched upon his relationship with Parsons during a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
It seems in the closing days of spring that the Browns could carry four active quarterbacks on their Week 1 roster.
Who has the early lead in the Colts' signal-caller battle?