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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs a drill during the NFL football team's practice, Monday, June 8, 2026, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Chargers’ Justin Herbert adjusting footwork during offseason program

Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press 5 minute read Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — New Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel wanted to change Justin Herbert’s footwork, so he has taken the football out of his star quarterback’s hands for parts of the offseason program.

While it might seem counterintuitive, McDaniel believes Herbert can better focus on learning those adjustments when not throwing.

“To change it, and in one offseason, make it something that’s in the unconscious that you’re not thinking about where you have to think about a lot of other things, you really have to take an intentional attack on it. So I think he understood the extreme measures,” McDaniel said.

McDaniel is teaching Herbert to lead with his non-dominant left foot, with the right-handed passer having put his right foot forward when first handling the football in each of his previous six seasons in the NFL.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow speaks during an NFL football news conference in Cincinnati, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Joe Burrow sees similarities between this year’s Bengals and 2019 LSU national title team

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Joe Burrow sees similarities between this year’s Bengals and 2019 LSU national title team

Charlie Goldsmith, The Associated Press 4 minute read Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says that he feels similarly about this year’s Cincinnati team to how he felt about the LSU squad that he won a national championship with in 2019.

“I’m so excited to get started and get moving,” Burrow said. “I wish we ramped this right into training camp so we can continue to improve. I feel like there’s so much greatness we’ll be able to achieve this year that I’m just excited to get going.”

The Bengals have had an aggressive offseason, rebuilding the defense through free agency and adding veteran leaders with winning experience. With new players Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe, Burrow says that the Bengals have everything they need to contend.

During the spring program, he said that he was impressed with the types of players that the Bengals brought in.

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Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026

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Cincinnati Bengals Dexter Lawrence II pulls tape from his hands during the NFL football team's practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Dexter Lawrence looking to keep same offseason approach before reporting to Bengals’ training camp

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Dexter Lawrence looking to keep same offseason approach before reporting to Bengals’ training camp

Joe Reedy, The Associated Press 4 minute read Friday, Jun. 19, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Things calmed down a little bit for Dexter Lawrence during the final three weeks of the Cincinnati Bengals offseason program.

That might be the only time until January though that the defensive tackle is feeling a sense of calm.

Even though the Bengals canceled the final two days of minicamp practices, Lawrence will use the next five weeks before the start of training camp to gear up for this first season in orange and black. The Bengals acquired the three-time Pro Bowl selection from the New York Giants on April 19 for the 10th overall pick in the draft.

“I'm going to be like a boxer before they're going into a fight. You've got to put your head down and train,” Lawrence said on Wednesday at the end of offseason workouts.

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Friday, Jun. 19, 2026

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FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) reacts to a play against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya,File)

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida

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Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida

Ed White, The Associated Press 4 minute read Updated: 4:32 PM CDT

DETROIT (AP) — NFL player Terrion Arnold of the Detroit Lions was charged Thursday in Florida with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him.

It turned out that the three, including Arnold's personal driver, had nothing to do with the theft in February, investigators said.

Two people charged alongside Arnold have pleaded guilty in the attack and agreed to cooperate with Tampa-area authorities, court records show.

“Fame doesn’t get you out of criminal charges or our pursuit of justice and holding criminals accountable,” Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said.

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FILE - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks of the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 10, 2024 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten, File)

Brandon Aiyuk says he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers grant his wish for a release

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Brandon Aiyuk says he will sign with the Commanders if the 49ers grant his wish for a release

Josh Dubow, The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 7:26 PM CDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him.

Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left squad list after he stopped showing up late last season as he rehabilitates a knee injury that has sidelined him since October 2024. Aiyuk wants to be released, but the Niners have shown no urgency to make a move even though general manager John Lynch has said he doesn’t expect Aiyuk to play for the team again.

“Tell them boys cut me today and I’ll sign with the Commanders tomorrow,” Aiyuk said on social media Wednesday.

The Commanders haven't commented on Aiyuk's status while he remains under contract to San Francisco and haven't indicated that they would sign him if he becomes available.

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FILE - Former NFL quarterback of the Buffalo Bills' Jim Kelly before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes,File)

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly says he was hospitalized after a stroke in the spring

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Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly says he was hospitalized after a stroke in the spring

The Associated Press 2 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Former Buffalo Bills star quarterback Jim Kelly told reporters Tuesday that he was hospitalized after experiencing a stroke in the spring.

“I had a little setback about a month and a half ago,” the Pro Football Hall of Famer said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Bills stadium. “But right now, I feel good. Eyesight’s not great. My hearing still sucks, but that’s part of life.”

The 66-year-old Kelly said recent tests were clean.

He underwent a combination of surgeries and chemotherapy in 2013, 2014 and 2018 because of various forms of cancer.

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Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

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Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) works out next to quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jayden Daniels is done talking about last season. There’s enough on his plate for 2026

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Jayden Daniels is done talking about last season. There’s enough on his plate for 2026

Noah Trister, The Associated Press 4 minute read Friday, Jun. 19, 2026

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The start of the 2026 season is less than three months away for the Washington Commanders, and it's no surprise that Jayden Daniels wants to look forward, not backward.

“I’m done talking about last year. Last year’s last year," the 25-year-old quarterback said at minicamp this week. "Moving on to this season, and whatever happened last year is what happened last year. Can’t do anything for me but just continue to get better.”

After reaching the NFC championship game two seasons ago when Daniels was a rookie, Washington stumbled to 5-12 in 2025. The Commanders were a trendy pick to regress before the season started, and while injuries played a significant role, the naysayers ultimately had this one right when Washington went on an eight-game losing streak in the middle of the season. The big question this year is whether Daniels can stay healthy after he played only seven games last season, but there's more to rebounding than just that.

Across the board, Daniels' numbers were down in 2025 when he did play: passer rating (100.1 to 88.1), completion rate (69.0 percent to 60.6), yards per pass attempt (7.4 to 6.7) and yards per rush attempt (6.02 to 4.79). Washington went 2-5 in the games Daniels played after a 12-5 mark the previous regular season.

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Friday, Jun. 19, 2026

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) works out as quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney watches during NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

QB Cam Ward: No break before camp as Titans try to climb out of 3-14 finish

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QB Cam Ward: No break before camp as Titans try to climb out of 3-14 finish

Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press 4 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward has a simple philosophy about the NFL: The next break comes when the season ends.

The Titans started their mandatory minicamp Tuesday wrapping up Ward's first offseason program with new coach Robert Saleh and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Ward made clear that concluding the offseason program doesn't mean a vacation or break ahead of training camp.

“We're behind the 8-ball,” Ward said. “We finished with a No. 4 pick last year. Our goal is not to be top-15 picks, we want to be later. That means we get a chance at the playoffs. We get a chance to win a division. That’s our goal each and every year.”

Ward was drafted a year ago to help turn around the Titans. Now he has a new coaching staff after the franchise's fourth consecutive losing season and a second straight 3-14 record. It's why the Titans used that No. 4 pick in April to help Ward by selecting receiver Carnell Tate out of Ohio State.

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Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2026

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FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, from left, speaks as District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and President Donald Trump listen during an event to announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall, in the Oval Office of the White House, May 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NFL releases dates and details for the 2027 NFL draft to be held on National Mall in Washington

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NFL releases dates and details for the 2027 NFL draft to be held on National Mall in Washington

The Associated Press 2 minute read 1:18 PM CDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NFL announced dates and details on Thursday for the 2027 NFL draft to be held in Washington, D.C.

The three-day draft will begin on Thursday, April 29, and continue through Saturday, May 1.

On May 5, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the 2027 draft would be staged at the nation’s capital on the National Mall. Trump was joined in the Oval Office by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser when he announced initial plans for the draft.

On Thursday, the NFL revealed the draft will take place across iconic locations throughout Washington, D.C. The National Mall will anchor the draft theater in front of the Capitol. The NFL Draft Experience will span Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets. Additional event elements will be situated throughout the footprint surrounding the National Mall.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jake Golday (41) takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday

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Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday

Dave Campbell, The Associated Press 4 minute read Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup to veteran inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, a natural way for a late-blooming second-round draft pick to debut in the NFL.

The progression the Vikings have in mind for him, though, isn't that simple. Nothing is, really, under the direction of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

While Golday possesses the build at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds to be a productive off-the-ball linebacker, he was targeted in the draft as a prospect with potential to also play on the edge as a pass rusher. Golday has the athleticism and instincts, the Vikings believe, to eventually serve as the type of utility-knife starter who can thrive in any personnel group — just like Andrew Van Ginkel.

“He has some of those characteristics to him,” coach Kevin O'Connell said. “We were fortunate enough to get him where we did.”

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Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026

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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons speaks to the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jeffery Simmons cashes in on big season by signing record-setting, 3-year deal with Titans

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Jeffery Simmons cashes in on big season by signing record-setting, 3-year deal with Titans

The Associated Press 3 minute read Friday, Jun. 19, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons cashed in on his first All-Pro selection with a record-setting deal.

Tennessee announced Friday the 28-year-old signed a multiyear contract extension. The Titans did not share terms of the deal, but ESPN.com and NFL Network both reported the three-year extension is for $35.3 million per year with $100 million guaranteed — making Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in league history.

“From Day 1, this organization believed in me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to pour into this franchise and community,” Simmons said in a statement. “My job isn’t finished. I believe in this locker room and this staff, and I’m focused on helping this team get back to competing for championships.”

The Titans wanted to keep Simmons as one of the foundational pieces of their rebuild. The new deal locks him up through 2030 and is the second extension Simmons has signed. He also agreed to a four-year deal worth $94 million in 2023.

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Friday, Jun. 19, 2026

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. works out during NFL football practice, Monday, June 8, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga.(AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL’s top paid tight ends

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Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL’s top paid tight ends

Charles Odum, The Associated Press 3 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player on the team's offense through the 2028 season.

The deal was announced on Tuesday by Pitts' agency, Athletes First, in a social media post. The agency said it is the largest three-year deal for a tight end in NFL history.

The agreement with Pitts comes three weeks after the team signed wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million deal.

Pitts, 25, was the No. 8 overall pick by the Falcons in the 2021 NFL draft. He set a career high with 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns last season. He ranked second among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards.

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Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

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Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula, third from left, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony at new Bills Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills owner Terry Pegula helps open team’s new $2.1 billion stadium

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Bills owner Terry Pegula helps open team’s new $2.1 billion stadium

John Wawrow, The Associated Press 5 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula got emotional and sniffled upon referencing the passion his wife Kim put into getting the team’s new stadium plans off the ground before falling ill.

Mary Wilson apologized for getting teary-eyed when reflecting on her late husband Ralph Wilson’s legacy as the Bills founder and Hall of Fame owner.

The past met the present during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, when the Bills opened a new chapter in their 66-year history by moving across the street into their newly built, $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium.

“To my family, I want to thank you for staying by me and standing tall for four difficult years in our family history,” Pegula said, referring to his wife still recovering from a debilitating cardiac arrest she experienced in June 2022. It happened months after she played a role in negotiating a 30-year lease agreement with New York State.

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Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026

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FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Broncos open minicamp with Bo Nix back, Jonathon Cooper sidelined after 2 arrests

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Broncos open minicamp with Bo Nix back, Jonathon Cooper sidelined after 2 arrests

Arnie Stapleton, The Associated Press 5 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos kicked off their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday with a notable attendee — quarterback Bo Nix, who's returning from two ankle surgeries — and a notable absentee — Jonathon Cooper, who's dealing with a pair of domestic violence arrests this month.

Nix returned to practice, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time since breaking his right ankle late in overtime of the Broncos' divisional playoff win over the Buffalo Bills in January.

“It was great,” said Nix, who underwent a cleanup procedure this spring rather than pushing it off until next offseason. “I'm sort of glad we got it all out of the way, don't have to do it in the years to come. But football's a physical game, so there's no telling what will come up, but for right now I feel really good about the steps I'm making and I'm going to be just fine.”

Asked if he thinks he'll be full-go by training camp in late July, Nix laughed, saying, “Yeah, I could go full-go right now if they wanted me to.”

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Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2026

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FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) is interviewed by WWL Radio after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Dec. 21, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Saints all-time sack leader Cam Jordan agrees to 1-year deal for a 16th season with New Orleans

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Saints all-time sack leader Cam Jordan agrees to 1-year deal for a 16th season with New Orleans

Brett Martel, The Associated Press 4 minute read Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract to remain with the club for what the 16th-year veteran says will be his final NFL season.

“I definitely am going to take to this like every game is my last," Jordan said. "I’m going to treat it like it’s the final season.”

Jordan, a free agent since the end of last season, said ending his career with New Orleans — and spending the entirety of it with one franchise — was important to him.

“There’s no amount of money in the league that can make me say, ‘Just turn your back on everything that you built,’" said Jordan, who posted a team-high 10 1/2 sacks last season. “This is where I wanted to be and got back here.”

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Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2026

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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons speaks to the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

A ‘nasty’ new front in Tennessee, and Jeffery Simmons is ready to live in the backfield

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A ‘nasty’ new front in Tennessee, and Jeffery Simmons is ready to live in the backfield

Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press 4 minute read Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor looks at the Titans ' revamped defensive line and one word comes to mind.

Nasty.

All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has had an offseason to familiarize himself with what new coach Robert Saleh wants with a defensive scheme now asking the veteran and all his teammates to attack opposing offenses rather than rely on technique fighting through double-teams.

“That’s my game," Simmons said Wednesday. "I like to play on the other side of the line of scrimmage.”

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Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2026

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