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Lamar Jackson Contract Talks Tabled Ahead of 2026 Season Opener
Lamar Jackson has declined to engage in substantive contract discussions with the Baltimore Ravens, shifting his focus to the Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts.

C.J. Stroud, Texans Table Extension Talks Amid Looming QB Market Shift
C.J. Stroud will play the 2026 season on his four-year, $36.28 million rookie contract after extension talks were postponed.

49ers Reward Kyle Shanahan With Multiyear Contract Extension
San Francisco has extended coach Kyle Shanahan, who has led the franchise to six playoff appearances and two Super Bowls since 2017.

Jerry Jones: Cowboys Have 'Serious' Financial Room for In-Season Trade
The Dallas Cowboys currently possess $33.6 million in salary cap space following the restructuring of three veteran contracts.

New York Giants Release Longest-Tenured Player Darius Slayton
The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, a move that creates over $3 million in salary cap space.

Tua Tagovailoa Named Falcons Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.
Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after signing a one-year, $1.3 million contract.

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.

Giants Sign Jameis Winston to $13M Extension Through 2028 Season
Jameis Winston signed a two-year, $13 million extension with the New York Giants to remain the primary backup for quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Roger Goodell Secures Four-Season NFL Contract Extension Through 2030
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a new agreement extending his tenure through March 31, 2031, featuring a compensation structure where 95% of pay is performance-linked.

Harrison Smith Agrees to $12.25M Deal for 15th Season with Minnesota Vikings
Harrison Smith returns to the Vikings on a one-year contract worth $12.25 million after recording 39 career interceptions and 21.5 sacks.

Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Giants 53-Man Roster After Hitting 20 MPH in Camp
Odell Beckham Jr. returns to the New York Giants after an eight-year absence, securing a roster spot by reaching speeds over 20 mph during summer practices.

Rams Plan Full Roster for Melbourne Opener Against 49ers
Head coach Sean McVay confirmed Friday that Aaron Donald will travel to Australia for the Los Angeles Rams' season opener.

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.

Fantasy Football Strategy: How Drake Maye’s 18.7% Win Rate Defines Title Success
Active management of fantasy football waivers led to high championship rates for managers rostering Drake Maye and Michael Wilson in 2025.

Michael Wilson Inks $75M Extension With Cardinals After 1,006-Yard Season
Wide receiver Michael Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million extension with the Arizona Cardinals, securing $47 million in guaranteed money.

Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Expects J.J. McCarthy on Week 1 Roster
General manager Nolan Teasley confirmed Wednesday that J.J. McCarthy is expected to remain with the Minnesota Vikings for the regular season opener.

Jalen Hurts Confirms A.J. Brown Relationship Rift Following Patriots Trade
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed to GQ magazine that he and former teammate A.J. Brown 'clearly' grew apart last season.

Joey Porter Jr. Noncommittal on Playing Week 1 Without Contract Extension
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. practiced Tuesday for the first time since Sunday's roster cutdown but remains uncertain about his Week 1 status.

Chargers Sign TE Patrick Herbert to Practice Squad, Reuniting Herbert Brothers
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end Patrick Herbert to their practice squad, reuniting him with his brother, quarterback Justin Herbert.

Cowboys Set RT Battle Between Terence Steele and Broderick Jones
Coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Broderick Jones will compete with Terence Steele for the starting right tackle job after a weekend trade with Pittsburgh.

Aaron Donald Misses Monday Practice; Week 1 Status Against 49ers Uncertain
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald sat out Monday's practice following his recent one-year, $20 million contract agreement with the Los Angeles Rams.

Ravens Add Jake Moody After Tyler Loop Misses Two Preseason Finale Kicks
Baltimore signed Jake Moody to the practice squad three days after Tyler Loop missed two kicks in the preseason finale at M&T Bank Stadium.

Steelers Set Sept. 13 Deadline for Joey Porter Jr. Contract Extension
General manager Omar Khan confirmed the Pittsburgh Steelers will not negotiate a new deal for Joey Porter Jr. once the regular season begins on September 13.

Myles Garrett Brings 23-Sack Pedigree to Rams Following Offseason Trade
Following a June trade, reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett is transforming the Los Angeles Rams' culture despite missing 13 practices with knee swelling.