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Breaking down the biggest running back deals of NFL free agency

A year after NFL running backs made headlines for a Zoom call during which they commiserated about their position being undervalued, they’re making news for how many changed teams and landed new contracts. There are seven former Pro Bowl running backs headed to new teams this year, which is the most in any offseason in […]

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Eagles signing LB Devin White to one-year deal, sources say

The Eagles are hoping White will provide a boost to a linebacker corps that struggled in 2023 and was frequently targeted by opposing offenses. He is projected to start alongside Nakobe Dean, who missed 12 regular-season games with foot injuries. With Dean sidelined for much of the year, the linebacker spot turned into a rotating […]

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What are the Panthers doing?! Carolina resets in free agency

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Country music star Luke Combs is a huge fan of the Carolina Panthers. The native of nearby Huntersville isn’t shy about wearing their colors onstage and off. He went so far as to jokingly predict before the 2023 season that the Panthers would go 17-0 (they finished an NFL-worst 2-15). “Bryce is […]

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Tony Pollard addition signifies change for Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The start of the negotiation period of free agency made it clear that the Derrick Henry era was coming to a close with Tennessee Titans. Instead of re-signing the face of the franchise, they quickly agreed to terms on Monday with former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard. Moving from Henry to […]

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Source: Packers to sign Josh Jacobs, release Aaron Jones

For the first time since 2017, the Green Bay Packers will have a new No. 1 running back. Free agent Josh Jacobs has reached a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, who in turn have told Aaron Jones he’s being released, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. Jacobs’ deal also includes $12.5 […]

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NFL scouts and executives predict Saquon Barkley’s next deal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There will be no more squabbles about Saquon Barkley‘s value after this week. The running back officially hits the free-agent market Monday, after six seasons with the New York Giants. The general consensus from more than a dozen general managers, executives, coaches, scouts and agents surveyed at the combine was that […]

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The all-playoff era team: The best players of the past decade

It’s a simple premise and yet a near-impossible challenge. The story of the past decade of college football is littered with superstars — from Lamar Jackson‘s mystifying talent to Baker Mayfield planting the Oklahoma flag at Ohio State to Tua Tagovailoa rescuing Alabama from the brink of defeat to a former walk-on in Stetson Bennett […]

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NFL draft prospects follow in footsteps of famous fathers

USC quarterback Caleb Williams joined the scrum and asked his college teammate a familiar question. “How does it feel to be Jerry Rice’s son?” Rice, with a big smile across his face, responded, “Man, it feels even better to be a teammate of Caleb Williams.” The pressure, opportunities and recognition that come with following a […]

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How Saints, $42 million over salary cap, can free up space

The new salary cap ceiling was officially announced on Feb. 23. It is an increase of $30.6 million from 2023 and more than $10 million over salary cap projections from January. That’s good news for the Saints, who have started their annual work to get salary cap compliant. They must be under the new cap […]

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49ers still processing Super Bowl loss, falling short again

More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith wonders if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has the fortitude to win a Super Bowl after blowing another lead in the big game. (2:27) SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As various San Francisco 49ers filed through the locker room at their facility, less than 48 hours removed from losing Super […]

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