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NFL Wins Collusion Appeal, Panel Finds Encouraging Joint Action Improper but No Club Action Proved
sports20 minutes ago

NFL Wins Collusion Appeal, Panel Finds Encouraging Joint Action Improper but No Club Action Proved

A three‑person appeals panel upheld the arbitrator’s ruling in the NFL Players Association’s January 2025 collusion grievance, confirming that the NFL invited clubs to collude against fully guaranteed contracts and that the league’s effort to solve the problem by encouraging joint action was improper; however the panel found there wasn’t sufficient evidence that any club actually joined the collusion, so no damages were awarded, and the case could influence the NFLPA’s leverage amid a DOJ antitrust investigation.

via NBC Sports|
#antitrust-investigation#arbitration#collusion
Raiders Secure Mendoza at No. 1 in 2026 Mock Draft 4.0
sportsnfl6 hours ago

Raiders Secure Mendoza at No. 1 in 2026 Mock Draft 4.0

A penultimate 2026 NFL Draft first-round mock (4.0) projects the Raiders taking Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza at No. 1, with a wave of edge defenders and offensive linemen filling the top of the board. The picks flow through the top 32 with some surprises, including Jeremiyah Love landing with the Bengals at No. 10, Ty Simpson going to the Jets at No. 16, and Kadyn Proctor and other big tackles/guards sprinkled throughout. The piece notes the draft’s evolving chatter and hints at chaos ahead as the final mock drops the week of the draft.

via FantasyPros|
#2026-draft#edge-defender#mock-draft
49ers land Jack Jones on terms after visit
sports8 hours ago

49ers land Jack Jones on terms after visit

Free-agent cornerback Jack Jones has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers after his visit, returning to the NFL after starting all 17 games for the Dolphins last season (980 snaps) with 77 tackles, an interception, six pass breakups and two forced fumbles. A 2022 Patriots fourth‑round pick, Jones has appeared in 59 games with 38 starts in his career, including stints with the Raiders and Dolphins, and has 136 tackles, seven interceptions and four interception-return TDs across his NFL tenure.

via NBC Sports|
#cornerback#dolphins#jack-jones
Jets eye Kenny Moore II trade to bolster slot defense ahead of draft
sports10 hours ago

Jets eye Kenny Moore II trade to bolster slot defense ahead of draft

With less than two weeks to the draft, Kenny Moore II has reportedly requested a trade from the Colts. The Jets are viewed as a logical destination to upgrade their nickel defense after a season with zero interceptions. Moore, 30, remains a solid slot corner with strong run defense, and could be a cost-efficient addition—likely a small Day 3 pick and salary tweaks—to mentor Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee while upgrading the secondary. The move would depend on salary relief and fit with New York’s long-term cap plan.

via Jets X-Factor|
#indianapolis-colts#kenny-moore-ii#new-york-jets
NFL Antitrust Shakeup Could Rewrite How Games Are Sold and Who Benefits
sports14 hours ago

NFL Antitrust Shakeup Could Rewrite How Games Are Sold and Who Benefits

A Florio column warns that weakening or removing the NFL’s antitrust exemption could force changes to how game rights are sold (potentially ending the current broadcast bundle), create large gaps in team profitability, disrupt the salary-cap system, and even drive a split into rival leagues or relegation-like outcomes. It draws a parallel to ongoing college-football upheaval, but suggests the NFL’s chaos could be harder to fix and may require federal intervention.

via NBC Sports|
#antitrust-exemption#broadcasting-rights#chaos
49ers add starting-caliber cornerback Jack Jones on a one-year pact
sports14 hours ago

49ers add starting-caliber cornerback Jack Jones on a one-year pact

The San Francisco 49ers signed cornerback Jack Jones to a one-year deal. Jones started all 17 games for the Dolphins last season and logged heavy snap counts in two seasons between the Dolphins and Raiders, adding veteran depth to San Francisco’s cornerback room. Despite being undersized at 5’10” and 171 lbs, he’s been deployed primarily as the field corner with occasional slot/dime duties, and he has produced 18 pass breakups and four interceptions across 2023–24.

via Niners Nation|
#cornerback#free-agency#jack-jones
Athletic Probes Dianna Russini After Vrabel Photo Controversy
sports17 hours ago

Athletic Probes Dianna Russini After Vrabel Photo Controversy

The Athletic is pressing for proof after New York Post photos surfaced showing Dianna Russini with NFL coach Mike Vrabel at a resort; both insist the encounter was platonic and public with others present. The Athletic defended Russini while questioning the photos’ context; no public evidence has been offered, and Russini’s contract runs through August.

via Front Office Sports|
#dianna-russini#mike-vrabel#nfl
Sixteen Prospects Green Room-Bound for Night 1 of the NFL Draft
sports17 hours ago

Sixteen Prospects Green Room-Bound for Night 1 of the NFL Draft

The NFL announced 16 invitees for Day 1 of the 2026 draft, with Ohio State supplying five attendees and the Big Ten leading with six prospects overall; Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza won’t attend, while Alabama’s Ty Simpson is the lone signal-caller expected on Night 1. The group features players like Rueben Bain Jr., Makai Lemon, Jeremiyah Love, Kadyn Proctor, Carnell Tate and others from LSU, USC, Notre Dame, Auburn and more.

via NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com|
#college-football#green-room#nfl
Hunter’s Two-Way Dream Dims as Jaguars Move Him to Cornerback
nfl20 hours ago

Hunter’s Two-Way Dream Dims as Jaguars Move Him to Cornerback

The Jaguars’ 2025 trade-up for Travis Hunter aimed to give them a rare two-way star at WR/CB, but Ian Rapoport reports the team will move him to full-time cornerback with limited pass-game use. The shift dampens the two-way hype, and with only a small CB sample size (plus a season-ending injury) concerns grow that Hunter may not justify the No. 2 pick or the trade cost if he can’t excel at corner. The article argues the Jaguars likely overpaid for a potential bust, though Jacksonville should remain strong in 2026 regardless of Hunter’s role, and suggests alternate, more traditional drafting paths.

via SB Nation|
#cornerback#jacksonville-jaguars#nfl
NFL Sets Sights on a Long-Term Australia Regular-Season Plan
sports23 hours ago

NFL Sets Sights on a Long-Term Australia Regular-Season Plan

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL will play in Australia on a long‑term basis, starting with the September regular-season game in Melbourne, and could become an annual stop. While the league aims to build a lasting international footprint, critics note international viewership remains small relative to the world’s population, highlighting the challenge of monetizing overseas games; the possibility of returning in 2027 was left open.

via NBC Sports|
#australia#international-expansion#nfl