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Source: Bengals' Higgins signs franchise tender

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signed his franchise tender Saturday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Lions signing UFL kicker Bates to 2-year deal

The Lions are signing big-footed UFL kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract this week, his agent, Marty Magid, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

'It makes a difference': Kyler Murray's minicamp participation helps Cardinals offense, defense

The quarterback was on the sidelines of offseason programming last season while recovering from his ACL injury.

Vet S Jefferson ends retirement, joins Chargers

Veteran safety Tony Jefferson has signed with the Chargers after spending last season as a scouting intern with the Ravens.

Fantasy football mock draft: RB depth goes fast in 12-team PPR

Our latest mock draft features 12 teams and PPR scoring. See how differently the drafters approach things in a slightly deeper league.

Has Trevor Lawrence earned his new contract? What's next for the Jaguars offense?

The Jaguars reached an agreement with Lawrence on a five-year, $275 million extension, a source told ESPN.

Source: Jags, QB Lawrence agree to $275M deal

The Jaguars and quarterback Trevor Lawrence have agreed to five-year, $275 million extension that includes $200 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Falcons forfeit pick for tampering; Eagles cleared

The Falcons lost a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft and were fined for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering policy, while the Eagles were cleared after an investigation.

How UFL technology can help the NFL: Three innovations that might make the leap

The NFL already adopted the XFL’s kickoff structure, and some of the UFL’s technological advances could be next on the NFL’s plate.

Mahomes: Chiefs will push ball downfield in '24

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says coach Andy Reid is encouraging him to push the ball down the field more often this season.

Kosar says forced bet cost him Browns radio job

Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar is suing a media company he alleges forced him to make a ceremonial bet that lost him his job on the team’s pregame show last year.

Bengals sign starting center Karras to extension

The Bengals have signed starting center Ted Karras to a one-year contract extension.

The NFL's oldest player: How Aaron Rodgers has maintained his passion for the game

How the New York Jets’ quarterback went from wanting to play for “a little while” to being the oldest player.

Pats induct Brady in HOF, retire No. 12, plan statue

Tom Brady was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame Wednesday night, with owner Robert Kraft announcing that his No. 12 will never be worn again in New England, and that the team will unveil a 12-foot statue of Brady during the 2024 season.

Darnold, not McCarthy, leads to start Vikes camp

Sam Darnold will continue as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback when training camp opens in July.

Saleh on 'exact same page' with absent Rodgers

One day after Aaron Rodgers’ unexcused absence from minicamp sparked a media firestorm, New York Jets coach Robert Saleh downplayed the matter, insisting it hasn’t caused a distraction or unrest within the organization.

Darnold, not McCarthy, to start at Vikings camp

Sam Darnold will continue as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback when training camp opens in July.

Mayfield had hand in Shepard signing with Bucs

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield convinced free agent WR Sterling Shepard to delay retirement and sign with the Bucs this offseason.

Commanders QB Daniels: 'I ain't a star' yet

Commanders players have praised quarterback Jayden Daniels in offseason workouts, but the rookie said he still has a lot to learn.

NFL minicamp updates: Giants' Malik Nabers impresses; Pats' Drake Maye ends on high note

NFL mandatory minicamps continued Wednesday with 19 teams in action. Here were some of the biggest items.

Coincidence or fate? The underlying strategy these teams employed in 2023

The Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens and Lions rode their similarities to great effect. Will the rest of the league catch up?

NFL minicamp updates: Panthers' Bryce Young impresses; Browns' Deshaun Watson throws in drills

NFL mandatory minicamps continued Tuesday with 22 teams in action. Here were some of the biggest items.

Jets QB Rodgers, DE Reddick not at minicamp

Jets defensive end Haason Reddick and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are not attending minicamp for what coach Robert Saleh described as “inexcused” absences.

McCaffrey named Madden NFL 25 cover athlete

EA Sports announced Tuesday that 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will be the Madden NFL 25 cover athlete when it releases Aug. 16.

WR Cooper absent as Browns begin minicamp

Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper was not in attendance for the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday.

Chiefs DL out of hospital after cardiac arrest

The Chiefs’ BJ Thompson has been released from the hospital after he went into cardiac arrest last week, his agent told NFL Network on Monday night.

Bucs to 'deal with' Gregory's minicamp absence

Bucs outside linebacker Randy Gregory had an unexcused absence on the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday.

What the NFL's final four had in common — and what the league might copy in 2024

The Chiefs, 49ers, Ravens and Lions rode their similarities to great effect last season. Will the rest of the league catch up?

'Pivotal to our success': Steelers extend Tomlin

The Steelers have signed coach Mike Tomlin to a three-year extension, the team announced Monday.

RB Stevenson says he, Pats 'pretty close' to deal

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson said Monday that he’s been engaged in negotiations on an extension with the Patriots and “it’s pretty close.”