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Speculation swirls that Tom Brady advised the Seattle Seahawks before Super Bowl LX, with Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald hinting at a 'conflict of interest' and Brady's Fox duties and Raiders ties fueling questions about neutrality.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said a source who gave him Super Bowl advice had a ‘conflict of interest,’ prompting speculation about who that adviser was, with talk centering on Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and noting Brady’s Raiders ownership and possible ties to Klint Kubiak; the piece highlights how perceived conflicts in insider guidance and broadcasting can color NFL narratives.
Agent for former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold says four NFL teams (Texans, Jets, Colts, Seahawks) have shown interest and he recently worked out for Houston, with no deal yet; Arnold is facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery in Florida, is under home confinement with a $1 million bond after Lions waived him for financial reasons, and a Florida judge denied the state's motion to place an ankle monitor, allowing him to pursue NFL opportunities as his case proceeds.
At a Friday hearing in Terrion Arnold’s case, his agent testified that four NFL teams—the Colts, Jets, Seahawks, and Texans—have inquired about him, including a Texans workout; a judge denied the prosecution’s motion, so Arnold will not wear a GPS device and remains under home confinement while awaiting trial, with questions about whether he’ll practice or play in 2026. The agent said there’s a very good chance he’ll be signed within 45 days, though teams may wait to act on their interest.
As training camp opens, the Eagles’ linebackers look to lock in roles: Jihaad Campbell is poised to start at off-ball linebacker in Vic Fangio’s defense (he even switched to No. 11), Zack Baun provides veteran presence with limited camp reps, Jeremiah Trotter is the reliable depth and special-teams option, Smael Mondon must earn a roster spot, and Chance Campbell and Deontae Lawson compete for spots after injury histories. The main questions are mental mastery of Fangio’s scheme and roster math as the unit sorts itself out.
With training camp weeks away, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell says there isn’t a true closed competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy; the goal is to elevate the quarterback position to a standard that multiple players can reach and have daily competition push the team toward wins, with Murray’s addition fueling the competition and McCarthy benefiting from a strong spring as Minnesota aims to improve in a competitive NFC North.
At Vikings training camp, coach Kevin O’Connell says the quarterback job won’t be a closed competition, stressing a daily contest between Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and veteran Carson Wentz to drive the team toward a winning standard. The plan includes naming a Week 1 starter early enough to prep for the season, keeping the Murray–McCarthy duel front and center in Minnesota.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who remains in a contract dispute with the Arizona Cardinals, joined teammates for workouts in South Florida this week as the team prepares for training camp under new coordinator Mike LaFleur. Brissett did not attend the voluntary offseason program but was present for mandatory minicamp, and he is slated to earn $4.88 million in 2026 with only $1.5 million guaranteed. Cardinals veterans are set to report to training camp on July 22.
The Washington Commanders announced they will retire John Riggins’ No. 44 during the 2026 season, with a halftime ceremony planned for Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams. Riggins, a Hall of Fame running back who spent his prime years in Washington after starting with the Jets, owns franchise records of 7,472 rushing yards and 79 rushing touchdowns, including a standout 1983 season (1,347 yards, 24 TDs) and four playoff TDs in the 1982 postseason. No player will wear No. 44 again.
Travis Hunter is expected to be fully cleared for Jacksonville’s training camp on July 28 after recovering from a right knee LCL tear that required surgery. He’s currently running over 20 mph, and if healthy, the Jaguars anticipate him taking on a larger defensive role at cornerback this season.
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead labeled Travis Hunter as the most naturally gifted athlete he's ever been around, predicting a big Year 2 for Hunter with the Jaguars as he builds on his rookie season and knee injury, and suggesting Hunter will be used in multiple roles once fully cleared and comfortable in the same system.
The Colts will induct Adam Vinatieri into the team's Ring of Honor on October 18 (Week 6 vs. the Titans). Vinatieri, a 14-season Colt and NFL all-time leader in points and field goals, helped Indy win the 2006 Super Bowl and is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August.
A Mass General Brigham–Boston University–CTE Foundation study of nearly 20,000 NFL players finds death from neurodegenerative disease is about four times higher than in the general population, with dementia and Parkinson’s deaths 3–4x more common; longer careers (five-plus seasons) nearly double the risk versus shorter careers. CTE is considered the primary explanation, though players generally live longer overall due to other protective factors.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide at 24 after a high-speed chase, was found to have Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), highlighting that football-related brain damage can begin early and accumulate over time. The piece argues there may be no safe upper limit to playing football for brain health, situates Kneeland’s case within a long history of CTE concerns in the NFL, and notes ongoing debates about youth participation and safety in the sport.
An opinion piece argues Brandon Aiyuk’s public venting and decision to push for self-representation are self-sabotaging his NFL prospects. It contends that the NFL operates as a business with strict norms, and his outspoken posts—especially critiques of teammates and his stance on reinstatement—could cost him teams, money, and opportunities. The article likens the pattern to toxic exits by Antonio Brown, suggesting his career hinges on restraint and proper representation rather than sensational social-media theatrics.