From blockbuster contract decisions and franchise quarterback questions to roster overhauls and salary-cap crunches, every organization faces a defining storyline that could shape its season long before Week 1 kicks off.
The 2026 NFL free agency period is shaping up to be intriguing, with big names like George Pickens, Trey Hendrickson, and Breece Hall. The real value often lies in the under-the-radar players. Here are five who could prove to be game-changers.
As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.
The 2025 Jets went 3-14 under Glenn, and his players were accused of tapping out early as the club suffered five straight double-digit losses to end the season.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Jackson turned just 29 years old this past January, so one would think that the two-time regular-season Most Valuable Player should still be in his physical prime.
A recent report shared that the Cincinnati Bengals were "still considering using the franchise tag" to retain the rights for pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.
Seattle's defense pitched a shutout for over three quarters of play, and the Seahawks held a 29-7 lead with under five minutes remaining in regulation before the Patriots scored a garbage-time touchdown to save some face.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III should've chosen a better place to negotiate his contract if what general manager John Schneider said at Wednesday's Super Bowl parade was true.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans got hit with some somewhat surprising headlines on Wednesday. The news stemmed from comments made by former Steelers outside linebacker Joey Porter Sr.