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Jordan Sigler

Jordan Sigler is a sports writer with a decade of experience as a journalist, including his time as a breaking news/day cops reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

His sports coverage across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, and college football world has also been featured at ChiCitySports, Gridiron Heroics, Pro Football Network, and Athlon Sports.

Based in Austin, Texas, Jordan graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Texas Tech University in 2014.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers lost out on two-time Super Bowl champion he tried to recruit

Rodgers hit a roadblock this week as he tried to improve the receiver corps before Week 1.

Dolphins tight end admits he feels rusty before Week 1

The Miami Dolphins have a week for their players to get in shape before they travel to play the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1.

No. 25 Boise State becomes first ranked team upset in CFB season

Week 1 of the college football regular season is off to an exciting start with an upset during the first game on Thursday night.

Jerry Jones takes shot at Micah Parsons when explaining how Cowboys can beat Packers

Jerry Jones telegraphed why losing Micah Parsons wasn't the end of the world for the Dallas Cowboys when he explained how his team could defeat the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. 

Buccaneers have major WR concern to begin season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a couple of concerns at wide receiver before they begin the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 7.  

NFL power structure was 'not happy' with how Chiefs WR Rashee Rice's case was handled

A key detail has emerged on the timeline that ultimately led to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice accepting a six-game suspension to start the regular season. 

Insider clarifies Packers' level of interest in Micah Parsons trade

The Packers have been linked to Micah Parsons for much of training camp as the defensive end continues his contract standoff with the Cowboys. Just how real is their interest? 

Alabama receives bad news before Week 1 game against Florida State

No. 8 Alabama got some bad news on the injury front ahead of its season opener on Saturday against Florida State.

49ers and Vikings linked to veteran wide receiver

The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings have been named teams to watch in the race to sign a veteran wide receiver who was recently released.

NFL issues Chiefs WR Rashee Rice six-game suspension

The case between the NFL and Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice took a significant turn on Wednesday. 

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. loses key offensive starter for season

The Atlanta Falcons will be without a key offensive player for second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the upcoming season.

Colorado's Deion Sanders makes season-altering decision before Week 1 game

Sanders waited until a few days before Colorado's first game of the regular season to name his starting quarterback for 2025.

Four college coaches facing the most pressure to win in Week 1

A win can set up a program with momentum to reach the College Football Playoff. Some coaches will be feeling the heat for the rest of the season with an early loss. 

Texas' Arch Manning putting a 'red dot' on every opponent

No. 1 Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning wasn't shy when talking to reporters on Monday about his upcoming season.  Manning was asked by a reporter if he was mentally prepared to have an "X" on his back all season long during his first year as the Longhorns' starter.

Hall of Famer sends message about Jerry Jones over CBA violations with Cowboys

On Monday, Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis sent a heated message about Jones disregarding the CBA, calling his actions a humiliation.

Raiders sign five-time Pro Bowl WR amid Jakobi Meyers drama

Hours after the NFL Network reported Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders amid a contract dispute, the team added a veteran wide receiver.

Key Raiders receiver wants to be traded from team

Last season, All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams wanted to be traded from the Las Vegas Raiders amid quarterback issues. On Monday, news came that another receiver wants out of the organization.

Skyy Moore admits he had a problem during last days with Chiefs

Skyy Moore was ready to leave the Kansas City Chiefs for a new opportunity this summer.

Raiders linked to Pro Bowl QB amid Aidan O'Connell's injury

On Sunday, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that the team would be looking for an experienced quarterback before the regular season to back up Geno Smith.

Shilo Sanders would prefer not to rejoin Buccaneers after release

Sanders was ejected for throwing a punch at tight end Zach Davidson during the Buccaneers' preseason finale on Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills.

Cowboys unsure of rookie's availability in season opener against Eagles

The fifth-round pick injured his right ankle/heel on Aug. 7 and missed two weeks of practice before returning to play the Falcons in his preseason debut. He reinjured the same ankle in that contest.

Buccaneers HC rips Shilo Sanders for 'inexcusable' behavior

Shilo Sanders did make an impression on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff during the team's final preseason game. It just wasn't the one he needed to make while competing for a 53-man roster spot.

Buccaneers' Shilo Sanders may have jeopardized chance to make 53-man roster

Saturday was not a good day for Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders, two players competing for a spot on the 53-man roster of their respective teams, the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Browns HC, Shedeur Sanders clear air on controversial benching during two-minute drill

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders appeared to be frustrated with Kevin Stefanski when the head coach took him out for the final offensive drive of Saturday's preseason game.