Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Browns, Garrett modify deal language
The Browns and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett have agreed to modified language on his contract that became official on Tuesday, per league sources.
Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in December.
QB Simpson says he’s ‘absolutely’ 1st-round pick
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama’s pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he’s ‘absolutely’ a lock to be a first-round pick.
Flacco: Teams ‘dumb’ for not signing me to start
Joe Flacco is back with the Bengals as Joe Burrow’s backup, but he isn’t shy about voicing his belief that teams made a mistake by passing on him to be their starting quarterback.
Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game
The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener.
Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an “unprovoked antisemitic statement” and later bit her on the shoulder.
Brady on comeback: NFL didn’t ‘like that idea’
Tom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not “like that idea very much.”
📈 Ranking the 16 best deals of the offseason
We’ve graded more than 60 signings and trades over the past few weeks. But only 16 moves received top marks. We ranked those deals.
‘Definitely not my final chapter’: A refreshed Israel Adesanya isn’t done yet
He may have traded right hooks and calf kicks for DJ decks last year, but Israel Adesanya insists he is motivated to continue his UFC career — starting this weekend against Joe Pyfer.