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LaFleur Brothers Tease a Me-And-My-Brother Showdown at Packers-Cardinals Joint Practices
around-the-nfl1 day ago

LaFleur Brothers Tease a Me-And-My-Brother Showdown at Packers-Cardinals Joint Practices

Matt LaFleur jokingly proposed that if tensions flare during Packers-Cardinals joint practices, he and his brother Mike could tag in for a “throw down on the 50,” highlighting a lighthearted approach as the two teams prepare for their preseason clash; Matt is entering his eighth season with Green Bay, while Mike is in his first year with Arizona, and both say the dynamic has been healthy as they aim to get good work in ahead of Friday night’s game.

Patrick Surtain II Opens 2026 NFL Top 100 at No. 10, Demonstrating Elite Cornerback Consistency
sports2 days ago

Patrick Surtain II Opens 2026 NFL Top 100 at No. 10, Demonstrating Elite Cornerback Consistency

Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is No. 10 in the 2026 NFL Top 100, starting the Top 10 for a second straight year. He remained a defensive cornerstone, earning a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl nod despite missing three games with a pectoral injury. In 2025 he logged 14 games, 47 tackles, 12 passes defended, and 1 interception, while Next Gen Stats show he allowed only one touchdown on 63 targets across 572 coverage snaps. NFL Pro Insight notes receivers averaged just 2.1 yards of separation against him in 2025, highlighting his status as the gold standard at the position as the Top 100 countdown streams on X and NFL+.

Ramsey Returns from PUP as Carlson Signs with Saints in NFL Roundup
nfl-news-roundup2 days ago

Ramsey Returns from PUP as Carlson Signs with Saints in NFL Roundup

Jalen Ramsey was activated off the Steelers' PUP list and will return to practice, while the New Orleans Saints signed veteran kicker Daniel Carlson. The roundup also notes Deshaun Watson being named the Browns' Week 1 starter, Maliek Collins activation from the PUP list, and a variety of preseason injuries and roster moves across teams.

Watson shrugs off boos as Browns' QB competition heats up in preseason
sports6 days ago

Watson shrugs off boos as Browns' QB competition heats up in preseason

Deshaun Watson said he doesn’t care how Browns fans react to him in Saturday’s preseason as he competes for the starting QB job. He’s expected to play in the third quarter against the Bills, with Shedeur Sanders starting the Browns’ QB battle. Watson’s last outing vs. the Bears showed limited downfield impact (11-of-15 for 126 yards, no TD/INT, 1 fumble) but he says blocking out the noise and controlling his own narrative is key as the competition unfolds.

NFL Eyes Global Expansion: Goodell foresees a team outside the United States
sports7 days ago

NFL Eyes Global Expansion: Goodell foresees a team outside the United States

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there will eventually be a team based outside the United States as the league expands its international slate, which this season includes nine international games such as Week 10 in Munich (Patriots vs. Lions). NFL owners approved increasing international games beyond 2026 to 10, with a long-term goal of 16 international games. The 2026 slate opens in Melbourne, Australia, with the 49ers vs. Rams in the league’s first game there.

Seahawks lock up Devon Witherspoon with four-year, $132M extension
sports10 days ago

Seahawks lock up Devon Witherspoon with four-year, $132M extension

Devon Witherspoon, the Seahawks’ 2023 No. 5 pick and a three-time Pro Bowler, signed a four-year, $132 million contract extension (about $33 million per year with over $101 million guaranteed), making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. The deal follows Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s extension and cements Seattle’s young core after Witherspoon’s standout play and a pivotal Super Bowl performance.

Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Demonstrates Upside in Preseason Debut
sports12 days ago

Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Demonstrates Upside in Preseason Debut

Raiders No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza showed promise in his first NFL preseason game, going 10-of-16 for 97 yards and a touchdown over four drives against the Cardinals. He displayed darts over tight windows, strong processing, and leadership, though he had a few miscues to clean up. Coach Klint Kubiak called him an ascending player, and Mendoza stressed growth as he competes for the starting gig, with Kirk Cousins still holding Week 1 duties.

Rodgers questions preseason value ahead of Steelers-Packers clash
around-the-nfl14 days ago

Rodgers questions preseason value ahead of Steelers-Packers clash

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 42, says there’s little point in playing in the preseason against his former team, calling it “not real football.” Steelers coach Mike McCarthy hasn’t ruled out reps for Rodgers, who suggests using the veteran to mentor the young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar, while preseason action mainly serves as a showcase for players with pads on and nerves under the lights.

Cowboys lock in Williams with $105.9M extension to anchor interior line
sports15 days ago

Cowboys lock in Williams with $105.9M extension to anchor interior line

Dallas signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million extension (avg. $35.3M per year) to anchor Dallas's defensive front. Williams has 41.5 career sacks, 343 tackles and a four-year Pro Bowl streak, and his arrival helped improve the Cowboys’ run defense late last season as the team rebuilds its interior line.

Cardinals set Week 7 tribute as Fitzgerald’s No. 11 joins the Ring of Honor
around-the-nfl15 days ago

Cardinals set Week 7 tribute as Fitzgerald’s No. 11 joins the Ring of Honor

The Arizona Cardinals announced they will retire Larry Fitzgerald’s No. 11 jersey at halftime of Week 7 against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium, the same day he’s inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. Fitzgerald, who spent his 17-year NFL career in Arizona, compiled 1,432 receptions, 17,492 receiving yards and 121 touchdowns and became the latest Cardinal to have his number retired; no Cardinal has worn No. 11 since his 2020 retirement. Owner Michael Bidwill called Fitzgerald a “pro’s pro” and praised his impact on the organization and community as Fitzgerald joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this year.