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QB Jared Goff has long-term deal in Detroit and now he wants a Super Bowl title
Dave Hogg, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
we're not thinking about anything else," he said.
Jacoby Brissett is embracing role of mentor during his 2nd stint with the Patriots
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
One thing Jacoby Brissett has learned during his eight-year NFL career is to maximize opportunity. That is how he is approaching his second stint with the New England Patriots. Brissett spent just one season in New England after being drafted by the Patriots in 2016, starting two games while Tom Brady served his four-game "Deflategate" suspension. Since being traded to Indianapolis by the Patriots in 2017, Brissett spent four years with the Colts and had one-year stops in Miami, Cleveland and Washington. He's appeared in 79 games with 48 starts along the way, growing into a respected veteran in the league.
NFL schedule makers didn't seek out a Chiefs game close to a Taylor Swift concert
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
Creating the NFL schedule is a complicated process that requires tens of thousands of computers coming up with countless possibilities over a process that lasts about four months. There are several sometimes competing factors at play from keeping all of the television partners happy, to competitive balance for teams to stadium availability. Doling out games involving the uber-popular Kansas City Chiefs to each partner was also a key consideration with all five major partners getting at least one game involving the team that has won three of the past five Super Bowls and is the favorite of one of the world's biggest pop stars in Taylor Swift.
Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson's return
The Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Vikings have signed Robert Tonyan as they added depth at tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Minnesota made room for Tonyan on the roster by waiving undrafted rookie free-agent linebacker Donovan Manuel. The 30-year-old Tonyan caught 11 passes for 112 yards with the Chicago Bears last season after playing for the Green Bay Packers from 2018-22. Hockenson tore his ACL in a Dec. 24 game against the Lions and underwent surgery on Jan. 29.
Irish interest in NFL heats up as league scouts more international cities to stage games
Ken Maguire, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Ireland has become part of the NFL's international playbook as Irish interest in the sport increases. Dublin is under review to potentially join the league's growing list of international cities hosting a regular-season game. The Pittsburgh Steelers have struck up a partnership with the influential Gaelic Athletic Association. There's a new wave of GAA players getting NFL shots. Former GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth has signed a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. The NFL will also be in Dublin this summer to inspect Croke Park and Aviva Stadium. Five games will be played internationally in 2024 and the league plans to increase to eight or nine by 2025.
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day. Netflix will have both games this year and at least one game in 2025 and '26. Netflix announced during its upfront presentation to advertisers that it will have defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City at Pittsburgh followed by Baltimore at Houston. Netflix began airing NFL programming last year with the series "Quarterback." A series on wide receivers will premiere this year. Netflix began airing live sports events last year, but it was exhibition events in golf and tennis. It is also scheduled to air the July 20 bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and next year will start carrying World Wrestling Entertainment's flagship show, "Raw."
DL Michael Brockers, first-round pick in 2012, announces retirement after 11-year NFL career
The Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Michael Brockers, a 2012 first-round draft pick who played on the defensive line for two NFL teams over 11 seasons, said he's retiring from football. The 33-year-old Brockers, who didn't play in 2023, made the announcement on Instagram. The Rams took Brockers out of LSU with the No. 14 overall pick in 2012 and he played alongside Aaron Donald for most of his nine seasons with the team. He was traded to the Detroit Lions in 2021 and released in February 2023. Brockers was a starter in 157 of his 160 career games and finished with 29 sacks.
Correction: Chiefs-Butker story
The Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
In a story published May 15, 2024, about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's speech at Benedictine College's commencement, The Associated Press misspelled his last name in two instances. His name is Butker, not Butler.
Bills address depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to 1-year contract and cut receiver Cephus
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The Buffalo Bills addressed their depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to a one-year contract. The 29-year-old Delaney has five seasons of NFL experience, including the past three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he had five starts in 49 appearances. He's undrafted free agent out of The Citadel, and split his first two NFL seasons with Jacksonville in 2018 and Washington the following year. Delaney joins a Bills team in transition at safety, following the breakup of the Micah Hyde-Jordan Poyer starting tandem that had been together since 2017. Buffalo freed up a roster spot by releasing recently signed receiver Quintez Cephus.
NFL's late Sunday afternoon doubleheader window continues to get the most scrutiny and viewers
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
When the NFL schedule gets released, fans and commentators obsess over how many prime-time appearances teams will make. The biggest competition and most attention when it comes to formulating the schedule each year is the late afternoon window for Fox and CBS. The 4:25 p.m. Sunday spot is the most-viewed game of the week. So it isn't a surprise that the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys will be showcased often. Fox received the most-desired game on the schedule with the Chiefs visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 20. It will mark the first time since Fox started carrying the NFL in 1994 that it has a Super Bowl rematch.
The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
With their record-setting quarterback and pop-star dating tight end, the Kansas City Chiefs were the NFL's version of the Beatles last season. This season the Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs will as close to matching the Beatles famous song "Eight Days a Week" than any NFL team in nearly 100 years. Along with the traditional Sunday games, Kansas City is also set to play games this season on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in an odd occurrence that has happened only once before in the NFL in 1927 with the New York Yankees.
NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 11:39 p.m. | Save Story
Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs begin their quest for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in the Kickoff Game while the Los Angeles Rams are at the Detroit Lions in the Sunday night game on Sept. 8. The two playoff rematches on Week 1 are among nine on this year's regular schedule, which was released by the league Wednesday night.
Chiefs kicker congratulates women graduates and says most are more excited about motherhood
The Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is getting attention for comments he made during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend.
The NFL schedule has been released. Now it's time for the social media snark
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 7:49 p.m. | Save Story
The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin. The league's 32 teams all have social media teams working toward this day, trying to one-up each other on creative ways to announce their opponents. In many ways, the event is their Super Bowl, with teams planning the release well in advance. There were several entertaining entries in this year's batch. The New England Patriots channeled the 90s classic movie "Good Will Hunting." The Los Angeles Chargers had a video game theme from "The Sims."
Odell Beckham's rollercoaster career continues in Miami. He's ready for strong 'ending to the story'
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Odell Beckham Jr. will continue his career in South Florida after signing with the Miami Dolphins earlier this month. Speaking to reporters for the first time since joining the Dolphins, Beckham said he understandings that he's joining a loaded receiving group where he'll be quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's third option behind speedy wideouts Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. He's just fine with that. The most important thing for Beckham is continuing to bounce back from two major injuries and having a strong ending to his NFL career.
The Giants will be making their 'Hard Knocks' debut on a new series focusing on the offseason
The Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Giants are appearing on a new version of "Hard Knocks." The Giants, HBO, NFL Films, Skydance Sports announced Wednesday the team will be the focus of a five-part series that follows general manager Joe Schoen and members of the team's front office through the offseason. It will cover a period from January to July, featuring their work in the NFL combine, free agency, the draft and minicamps. Previously, the show had focused on specific teams during summer training camp and regular season. The series will debut July 2.
Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville agree to spend $1.4 billion on 'stadium of the future'
Mark Long, Associated Press | Updated May 14 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion "stadium of the future" that would keep the franchise in one of the NFL's smallest markets for another 30 years. The proposal calls for each side to contribute $625 million to the $1.25 billion renovation project. Jacksonville would chip in another $150 million to get EverBank Stadium ready for construction in 2026. Jacksonville won't levy any new taxes to pay for the build. City councilmembers are expected to vote on the proposal in late June. It would then advance to NFL owners in October. Construction would begin following the 2025 season.
ESPN announces Jason Kelce's hiring. He will be part of the 'Monday Night Football' pregame show
The Associated Press | Posted May 14 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York. He will also be a part of ESPN's Super Bowl week coverage. Kelce will replace Robert Griffin III, who will continue with the network as a college football analyst. Scott Van Pelt became the host of the "Monday Night Football" pregame show last season with Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark as the other analysts.
Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he's ready to make it work for the Falcons
The Associated Press | Posted May 14 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
Kirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he's ready to compete and doesn't think there will be any issues in the quarterback room. Cousins was one of the biggest free-agent signings of the offseason, getting a $180 million, four-year deal with the Falcons that includes $100 million in guaranteed money. Then, in the most shocking decision of the draft, the Falcons selected Penix with the No. 8 overall selection. Cousins didn't exactly endorse the selection of Penix, dodging a question about whether he would've signed with the Falcons if he knew they were planning to draft another quarterback in the first round. But Cousins says he's ready to make a potentially uncomfortable situation work for the Falcons.
