Falcons GM: Can’t sign player of Kyle Pitts ‘caliber’ on open market
The Atlanta Falcons ensured Kyle Pitts would be around for at least one more season, using the franchise tag on their former first-round pick. Speaking on SiriusXM NFL Radio recently,…
Bears Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Dalman expected to retire after five NFL seasons
Dalman, just 27 years old, was part of the Bears’ aforementioned O-line transformation a year ago. He signed a three-year contract to join Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson as rookies,…
The 2026 NFL franchise tag window closes today
Today is decision day for several NFL teams. Choice: Mark or leave them free. The franchise tag window is set to close on Tuesday at 4pm ET, giving teams time…
The Vikings will “explore every opportunity” at quarterback this season with JJ McCarthy still in the mix
Since becoming the Vikings’ head coach in 2022, O’Connell has received great play — whether it’s a full season or a few games — from Kirk Cousins, Joshua Dobbs, Sam…
The Falcons release QB Kirk Cousins on March 11 as the new league year begins
Kirk Cousins’ time in Atlanta will indeed come to an end in a few weeks. Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham told reporters at his NFL Scouting Combine press conference on…
Falcons to use franchise tag on TE Kyle Pitts
Atlanta’s new management isn’t interested in letting a former first-round pick hit free agency. The Falcons plan to franchise Kyle Pitts, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Monday.…
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield discusses beef with former head coach, new NFC South rival Kevin Stefanski
The great quarterback in Cleveland, after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Browns, Mayfield started his career impressively enough with a then-rookie-record 27 receptions.…
Matt Ryan excited about Michael Penix’s ability to ‘turn the football,’ says Falcons QB must ‘get healthy first’
Ryan then went into how the team will help Penix improve after he struggled in 2025, completing 60.1% of his passes for 1,982 yards (220.2 per game), nine touchdowns and…
Browns hire Falcons defensive pass coordinator Mike Rutenberg as defensive coordinator
Cleveland has found its Jim Schwartz replacement. The Browns are hiring Falcons defensive pass coordinator Mike Rutenberg as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders’ Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike…
Derek Carr: I’d just quit to play for a Super Bowl contender
Derek Carr’s name has sparked interest in the NFL heading into an offseason with questionable quarterback availability. NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday that…