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For most of the 2025 NFL season, debates about who should win the Most Valuable Player Award often came down to two names: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New England Patriots signal-caller Drake Maye. Justin Herbert? He was a long shot. Yet, somehow, Herbert got a first-place vote. Stafford got 24 of the […]

Winning changes everything, especially the math. A resurgent 13-win season reestablished the Jacksonville Jaguars as a legitimate AFC contender. As such, the franchise now faces the inevitable consequence of success: cap strain. Extensions loom. Young stars must be paid. Depth must be preserved. For General Manager James Gladstone, sustaining a championship window means making difficult, […]

The Cleveland Browns emerged as a big winner during the 2026 NFL Honors ceremony Thursday. Myles Garrett isn’t alone in collecting a league award. Another defensive star walked away winning big: Carson Schwesinger. The league named him the 2026 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. The Browns revealed that the linebacker ends a 44-year drought […]

To say the New York Jets’ first season under Aaron Glenn didn’t go as planned would be an understatement. From their lack of wins, to their lack of interceptions, and their decision to trade away multiple franchise-caliber players to effectively go all-in on a rebuild, it makes sense that New York fans may not be […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba got some good news just days before he tries to help his team win the Vince Lombardi Trophy. On Thursday night, the star wideout was named the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year, further cementing the incredible 2025 NFL regular season he had with the Seahawks. To bag […]

After 17 seasons split between the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford can finally add the missing piece to his trophy case: AP NFL MVP. That’s right, widely considered a two-man race between the Rams signal-caller and soon-to-be Super Bowl quarterback Drake Maye, things came down to the wire to decide on […]

The San Francisco 49ers are known for their star-studded roster, but it turns out one of their biggest names has a nightly routine that sounds more like a conspiracy theory than a recovery plan. Christian McCaffrey is widely considered one of the most meticulous athletes in professional sports, and a recent revelation from teammate Fred […]

Joe Thuney helped transform the Chicago Bears this past season, playing a significant role in the franchise’s best campaign in more than a decade and a half. He is now being rewarded for his noteworthy contributions. The veteran left guard and four-time Super Bowl champion was named the inaugural NFL Protector of the Year at […]

Aside from awarding this season’s top performers, the NFL Honors on Thursday also announced the members of the 2026 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline the list, which also includes Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig, and Luke Kuechly. They will be inducted in Canton, Ohio on August 8. […]

For the San Francisco 49ers, pressure continues to mount after a season of survival. The Niners entered 2025 with Super Bowl expectations. They left it with hard financial questions. Injuries ravaged the roster, depth was stretched to its limits, and a once-dominant powerhouse found itself scrambling to keep its championship window open. Now, they have […]

The Dallas Cowboys moved off Matt Eberflus after one season — with Jerry Jones facilitating the firing. Christian Parker will step in and run the defense — intriguing Jones in the process. The owner/general manager is already raving about the incoming defensive coordinator. Cowboys insider for the Dallas Morning News Calvin Watkins shared why Jones […]

For a few more hours, the Philadelphia Eagles are the reigning Super Bowl Champions. Sure, their defense is over, and by the end of Sunday, either the New England Patriots or the Seattle Seahawks will have the trophy, the headlines, and all the anecdotes to go along with it. And yet, in the opinion of […]

Micah Parsons has always been one of the loudest voices in the NFL, but his recent social media activity shows that his principles are just as loud. The Green Bay Packers star defensive end took to social media this week to echo a sentiment shared by boxing legend Terence Crawford, proving that even with a […]

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel received the best confidence-booster ahead of their much-awaited clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX after he was named Coach of the Year in the NFL Honors on Thursday. Many expected Vrabel to win the award after leading the Patriots to the championship round in his maiden […]

Award show hosts who are not stand-up comedians will inevitably go for the low-hanging fruit during their opening monologues. Jon Hamm could not help himself during the NFL Honors on Thursday night, as he delivered one of the most reliable and enduring punchlines in the sport. “There’s nowhere this game can’t thrive … except the […]

All over the NFL, prospective Super Bowl contenders will have to face very tough decisions. The Los Angeles Rams are among those teams. They had a resurgent 2025 campaign that reaffirmed Sean McVay’s program as one of the NFL’s gold standards. Now, the Rams enter the 2026 offseason with both momentum and looming financial decisions. […]

On Thursday night, Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan took center stage at the NFL Honors to accept the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award, capping off one of the most prolific debut seasons in franchise history. The eighth overall pick out of Arizona shattered expectations. McMillan finished the regular season with 70 receptions for […]

Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett capped off his historic season with another piece of hardware after being unanimously chosen as Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) in the NFL Honors on Thursday. Garrett set the single-season record for most sacks with 23, providing a bright spot for the Browns’ woeful campaign. 2x Defensive Player of […]

Stefon Diggs had a humorous statement to make about head coach Mike Vrabel ahead of the New England Patriots’ appearance in Super Bowl 60. Diggs is completing his 11th season in the NFL, his first with the Patriots. Following a season-ending injury with the Houston Texans in 2024, he returned to solid form as one […]

While Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson admitted Sam Darnold would have made the team better in 2025, he said he’s standing behind JJ McCarthy moving forward. However, Aaron Jones shared a sobering take on the team letting Darnold walk, according to a post on X by MySportsUpdate. “#Vikings RB Aaron Jones says the organization should’ve […]

The Seattle Seahawks enter Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots as better than a field-goal favorite. Much of that has to do with the Seahawks’ smothering defense. But one of the key cogs to that defense is in jeopardy of missing the big game. Nick Emmanwori, the talented rookie cornerback, suffered an ankle […]

The Denver Broncos are hoping to get a major boost at the wide receiver position in 2026. Troy Franklin is very close with quarterback Bo Nix, and that allows them to have unbreakable chemistry. There is a good chance that Franklin emerges as a star for the Broncos very quickly. Franklin won’t have to worry […]

The NFL is announcing season awards on Thursday, just days before Super Bowl LX. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was recently announced as one of the winners, as he was given the AP Assistant Coach of the Year Award. Reports indicate that McDaniels beat out Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who is […]

The New England Patriots are currently preparing for the biggest stage in sports, but all eyes are on the training ground. As Super Bowl LX approaches, the Patriots received a massive shot of adrenaline on Thursday when linebacker Robert Spillane returned to the practice field. After sitting out Wednesday’s session with an ankle injury, Spillane […]

Justin Jefferson is not about to give up his unofficial title of being recognized as the best wide receiver in the NFL. Jefferson has been a star for the Minnesota Vikings for the first six years of his career, and he has been to the Pro Bowl in 4 of those seasons. He did not […]

After swinging and missing on multiple offensive coordinator candidates, the Philadelphia Eagles ended up signing former Green Bay Packers quarterback coach Sean Mannion. When asked about Mannion, Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love had nothing but nice things to say. During a guest appearance on the “Up and Adams Show,” with Kay Adams, the 27-year-old quarterback […]

Trey Smith emphasized the need for the Kansas City Chiefs offense to improve for the 2026 season and beyond. The Chiefs saw their quest for a fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance go down in flames with a 6-11 record in the 205 regular season. Adding insult to injury, they also lost star quarterback Patrick Mahomes […]

The Cleveland Browns have proven they can have a successful season now and again, but they will not ascend into true relevance until they find an indisputable franchise quarterback. It will probably take some time before the team is fully convinced that it has completed that foremost objective. Amid the current uncertainty surrounding the signal-caller […]

It remains to be seen whether Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford will be back in 2026. But Sean McVay could use the veteran’s help as he faces more former coaching disciples. If Stafford does return, he will have a home game in Australia as the NFL designated the Rams as such for the first-ever […]

The NFL international scene is getting bigger and bigger. The NFL announced this week that two teams will head to Australia for the first-ever time for a battle between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. There will be a total of nine international games in 2026. The NFL is making sure that it […]

After the Chicago Bears climbed from last place to first in the NFC North Division, the team has become a very attractive for many of its players. Running back D’Andre Swift led the Bears with 1,087 rushing yards and averaged 4.9 yards per carry while scoring 9 rushing touchdowns. He would like to remain with […]

The emphasis on structure and accountability within the Atlanta Falcons came into clear focus Thursday as the organization clarified how decision-making will operate under its new leadership group. Falcons president of football operations Matt Ryan addressed questions surrounding authority following the hiring of general manager Ian Cunningham, stressing that personnel control rests firmly with the […]

The New Orleans Saints ended the 2025-26 NFL season on a high note. They won four of their final five games to finish with six total wins. Not many expected them to win more than 3-4 games. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough played well in 11 games and showed signs of progress throughout each game. Shough […]

The Arizona Cardinals were one of the last NFL franchises to make a head coaching hire. They hired Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their next head coach. He offers the Cardinals an opportunity to reset on offense and to compete in a loaded NFC West. LaFleur has gotten right to work on […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need some help from the NFL Draft, even though quarterback Baker Mayfield is plenty fired up. But the roster needs tweaks, and here are three cut candidates for the Buccaneers entering the 2026 offseason. Losing four of its last five games, the Buccaneers watched a playoff berth disappear into the way. […]

Despite finishing just 6-11 in 2025, the New Orleans Saints were one of just three teams to go undefeated in December, giving them a foundation to build on in the 2026 offseason. However, general manager Mickey Loomis finds himself in a difficult position entering free agency. The Saints are in an obvious rebuild phase, but […]

The Buffalo Bills hired Jim Leonhard as their new defensive coordinator to work under new head coach Joe Brady. Leonhard was previously the defensive pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos, which was the team that eliminated Buffalo from the playoffs. On Thursday, during his introductory press conference with the Bills, one reporter asked Leonhard […]

One of the Indianapolis Colts organization’s newest stars shared a revealing story on Thursday, showcasing the team’s emphasis on accountability. Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner reflected on a humbling introduction to his new team while speaking during Super Bowl LX media availability. The moment occurred shortly after his arrival in Indianapolis following a blockbuster midseason trade […]

Caleb Williams came a long way in his second season with the Chicago Bears. He led the team to first place in the NFC North and a victory in the Wild Card playoff game. He earned a reputation for his ability to come through in the late stages of the fourth quarter in many of […]