Avellini, Bears QB who teamed with Payton, dies Bob Avellini, the former Bears quarterback who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, has died. He was 70.
Source: Harrison Jr. has Fanatics deal despite no NFLPA agreement Even though Arizona Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. has not signed the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, which would allow the player's association to market his name, image and likeness to more than 80 companies, the star wide receiver does have a separate, individual memorabilia deal in place with Fanatics, a source told ESPN on Friday.
Report: Dolphins to sign WR Beckham Jr. to one-year, $8.25M deal The Miami Dolphins are expected to sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Jets QB Rodgers to have no restrictions when OTAs open Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be ready to go when the New York Jets begin OTA practices on May 20. The four-time MVP, eight months removed from surgery to repair a torn left Achilles, will have "no restrictions," according to coach Robert Saleh.
Sources: Chargers agree to deal with WR Chark The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with wide receiver DJ Chark on Thursday, a source confirmed to ESPN. NFL Network was first to report the news.
Source: Chiefs decline fifth-year option for Toney The Chiefs declined Thursday to exercise the fifth-year option for the 2025 season on the contract of wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a source told ESPN, giving him one more season remaining on the deal he signed with the New York Giants as a first-round draft pick in 2021.
Watt: I'd return to play if Texans 'absolutely need it' J.J. Watt is slightly keeping the door slightly ajar on a possible NFL return if the Houston Texans need him, but this is the final year he'll say that.
Bills add Abbotsford, BC's Claypool The Buffalo Bills announced the signing of Chase Claypool on Friday. The Abbotsford, BC native split last season between the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins.
Elliott believes he can still carry the load at running back in return to Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott's reunion with the Dallas Cowboys comes long after his days as a two-time rushing champion, presumably as part of a committee of running backs. The 2016 All-Pro isn't ready to settle for such a role just yet.
Sanchez shares his biggest winner and loser of the NFL offseason TSN NFL analyst Davis Sanchez shares which team is the biggest winner in the NFL offseason, and who he thinks if the biggest loser. 1:52
Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a “non-starter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials on Wednesday.
Kelce wasn't going to hold out, 'grateful' to Chiefs for deal Travis Kelce informed the Kansas City Chiefs he wanted a pay raise for the two seasons remaining on his contract but knew he was making the request at a major negotiating disadvantage. - Adam Teicher
Mad Dog lays into Cousins over reaction to Penix pick Chris "Mad Dog" Russo doesn't understand how Kirk Cousins could be perplexed by the Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. 1:47
Steelers GM tells McAfee the process behind drafting Payton Wilson Steelers general manager Omar Khan explains to Pat McAfee why the team drafted linebacker Payton Wilson despite his injury history. play-btn-vid 1:18
Colts GM tells McAfee why team drafted Laiatu Latu GM Chris Ballard gives Pat McAfee the scoop on the Colts' unexpected pick of defensive end Laiatu Latu. play-btn-vid 1:18
Giants sticking with Jones at quarterback in 2024 The New York Giants entered the 2024 NFL draft with Daniel Jones as their quarterback. Nothing changed over the weekend after six picks and three days. - Jordan Raanan
Jaguars release WR Jones, K Slye after NFL Draft The Jaguars released receiver Zay Jones on Tuesday morning, less than a week after drafting a receiver in the first round of the NFL draft. - Michael DiRocco
Mayo: Door's open for Brady return to Patriots -- as a coach Tom Brady sparked headlines when he said he wasn't opposed to making a late-season NFL return, mentioning the New England Patriots as one option, but head coach Jerod Mayo said Monday that he could only envision Brady's return in a different job description. - Mike Reiss
After going 2nd in the NFL draft, Daniels is Washington's latest quarterback of the future Give it time, learn the playbook and Daniels might be Washington's quarterback of the future. That's certainly what ownership, the front office and coaching staff think after taking the Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU with the second pick in the draft, and now Daniels is the latest hope to be the long-term solution at the position that has eluded the organization for longer than he has been alive.