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Super Bowl LXI Contenders: Rams Add Garrett as Broncos Chase 72-Sack Record
Five NFL franchises are prioritizing Super Bowl LXI, including a Los Angeles Rams roster featuring 38-year-old MVP Matthew Stafford and 35-year-old Aaron Donald.
McDaniels Eyes Redemption Following 29-13 Super Bowl LX Loss to Seahawks
Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels takes responsibility for the 29-13 defeat in Super Bowl LX where Drake Maye was sacked six times.
Seahawks Prep for 2026 Opener After 29-13 Super Bowl LX Victory
The Seattle Seahawks will unfurl a championship banner Wednesday at Lumen Field following their 29-13 win over the New England Patriots.
C.J. Stroud Eyes Record Contract Amid 2026 NFL Season Pressure
C.J. Stroud enters the 2026 NFL season seeking a record-breaking contract despite recording seven turnovers during his last two postseason appearances.
Vikings Sign 13-Year Veteran Kyle Van Noy to Bolster Edge Rusher Depth
Minnesota agreed to terms with 35-year-old linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who owns 57 career sacks and two Super Bowl rings.
Patriots 2026: Roster Overhaul Follows 29-13 Super Bowl LX Loss
The New England Patriots 2026 campaign begins Sept. 9 in Seattle following a decisive 29-13 loss to the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.
2023 Ravens Top NFL DVOA Ratings for Best Teams to Miss the Super Bowl
The 2023 Baltimore Ravens recorded a 44.4% DVOA but lost the AFC Championship 17-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ravens Icon O.J. Brigance Dies at 56 After 19-Year Battle With ALS
Former linebacker O.J. Brigance, who recorded the first tackle of Super Bowl XXXV, has died at age 56 following a 19-year battle with ALS.
Seahawks LB DeMarcus Lawrence Confirms Retirement After 13th NFL Season
Outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence, a five-time Pro Bowler with 67.5 career sacks, announced his upcoming retirement following the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX win.
2026 Rams Face +550 Super Bowl Odds After Acquiring Myles Garrett
Los Angeles holds a 12.5% implied probability to win Super Bowl LXI, sitting 5.1 percentage points ahead of the Bills and Ravens.
Adam Vinatieri Enters Hall of Fame With Record 2,673 Career Points
Placekicker Adam Vinatieri joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, celebrating a 24-season career highlighted by four Super Bowl rings.
NFL Hall of Fame Tracker: Stafford Wins MVP as 17 Players Reach Lock Status
Matthew Stafford enters the top seven for career passing yards and touchdowns following an MVP season and Super Bowl victory.
Russell Wilson Hall of Fame Case: 353 TDs and 113 Wins Meet Late-Career Slump
Russell Wilson retired this offseason with 353 passing touchdowns and a Super Bowl XLVIII ring, but faces a 2031 Hall of Fame ballot following a 17-27 record over his final four seasons.
Dak Prescott Sets 'GOTI' Goal for Cowboys After 4,000-Yard 2025 Season
Quarterback Dak Prescott introduced the 'Greatest Offense There Is' acronym as the Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 season following two years of missing the playoffs.
Taysom Hill Exits Saints as Only Super Bowl Era Player With 3,000-Yard Split
Taysom Hill confirmed he will not return to New Orleans for a 10th season, leaving as the only Super Bowl era player with 1,000 yards passing, rushing, and receiving.
Leonard Williams Confirms Seahawks Contract Talks Following Super Bowl LX Title
Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams, 32, confirmed Tuesday that his agents have begun negotiations for a new deal following his 18-sack tenure in Seattle.
Seahawks to Feature on Hard Knocks This Summer; Patriots Set for 2027
The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks will star in this summer's edition of Hard Knocks, followed by the Patriots in 2027.
Matt LaFleur Analyzes Low Player Survey Marks and Postseason Barriers
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur responds to a disappointing grade in the annual player survey while outlining the hurdles facing the team's championship goals.
Super Bowl LX Champion Seahawks to Start Season with Wednesday Opener
The Seahawks will deviate from the traditional Thursday night kickoff to host a Wednesday game following their Super Bowl LX victory.
Las Vegas Set to Host Super Bowl LXIII Following 2028 NFL Season
NFL owners are expected to designate Las Vegas as the host city for Super Bowl LXIII, marking the championship's return to the 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium.
Seahawks Sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Record $168.6 Million Contract Extension
Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the highest-paid receiver in NFL history after a 2025 season where he led the league in receiving and won Super Bowl LX.
A Decade of NFL Free Agency: Statistical Hits and Financial Misses
From Tom Brady's Super Bowl LV victory to Brock Osweiler's short-lived Houston tenure, we analyze the data behind the NFL's biggest free agent contracts.
Seahawks Exercise Fifth-Year Options for Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Seattle secured Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon Smith-Njigba through 2027 after the duo combined for two All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl title.
Eagles Sign CB Riq Woolen to $15 Million Deal Following Super Bowl LX Title
Cornerback Riq Woolen joins the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year, $15 million contract after recording 12 interceptions since 2022.