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Odell Beckham Jr. Announces Accepting NFL Punishment After Violation

Odell Beckham Jr. confirmed on The Pivot Podcast Tuesday that he has accepted a six‑game suspension from the NFL for a failed performance‑enhancing‑drug test stemming from the 2024 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a development that immediately affects his market as a free agent.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Odell Beckham Jr. suspended six games by NFL

Odell Beckham Jr.’s attempt to play this season has hit a snag. Beckham told “The Pivot Podcast” that he has accepted a 6-game suspension from the NFL for a violation of the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 7

Seventeen games with go-ahead score in final minute of regulation through Week 5 is most since 1970

Monday night's Jaguars win it into a trend of big comebacks in Week 5 and it also fit into a larger trend for the 2025 season. Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that it was also the 17th game to feature a go-ahead score in the final minute of regulation.

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The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

How many of the 49 NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to rush for at least two touchdowns in a game multiple times can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 6

49ers QB controversy? Adam Schefter sets the record straight

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones delivered a gutsy performance in last week's overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams, guiding his team to sole possession of first place in the NFC West.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The sack leader for every NFL season

Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4

Giants' star WR to undergo ACL surgery

Malik Nabers‘ second season with the Giants came to an abrupt end in Week 4. The Giants’ leading wideout suffered an ACL tear, setting him up for a lengthy road to recovery.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 3

Texans Bolster Offensive Line With Former Pro Bowl Tackle

The Houston Texans have signed on a veteran offensive lineman to their active roster ahead of Week 5's game against the Baltimore Ravens. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Texans have signed offensive tackle Trent Brown from their practice squad to their 53-man roster.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Texans Signing OT Trent Brown From Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Texans are signing OT Trent Brown from their practice squad to the active roster. Brown, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the 49ers back in 2015.

Cleveland Browns News / 5 GOATs / October 2

Adam Schefter clarifies how Shedeur Sanders locker room behavior was a troll of Rex Ryan

Shedeur Sanders is in the news for the wrong reasons again with his viral response to the Browns’ change at quarterback this week. But, while still ill-conceived, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says this is less about his team and more about making a point to all of them in the media, specifically Rex Ryan.

Baltimore Ravens News / 5 GOATs / October 2

Lamar Jackson injury update: Adam Schefter shares latest on Ravens’ QB’s status for Week 5

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed the end of last weekend’s loss against Kansas City with a hamstring injury. Now, ESPN’s Adam Schefter thinks we could be looking at an absence that, based on the schedule, could keep the Ravens’ quarterback off the field until Week 7.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / October 2

Jayden Daniels injury update: Adam Schefter reveals expectation for Commanders QB’s status vs. Chargers

The Washington Commanders have been without star quarterback Jayden Daniels for the last two weeks. That’s come with mixed results, but now it looks like Daniels is back and ready to hit the ground running.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Miami Dolphins News / 5 GOATs / September 30

Tyreek Hill injury update: Adam Schefter reveals latest on Dolphins WR after surgery on dislocated knee

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill had successful surgery on his injured knee on Tuesday. According to his agent Drew Rosenhaus (per Adam Schefter

Baltimore Ravens News / Ebony Bird / September 30

Adam Schefter drops grim Lamar Jackson injury update that might doom Ravens

The story of the Baltimore Ravens' season up to this point has been injuries. The team has fallen short even when healthy, but with injuries piling up, it will be a difficult task to get this team back into contention after a 1-3 start.

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The 'Active 10-reception NFL games' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

Miami Dolphins News / 5 GOATs / September 30

Tyreek Hill injury update: Adam Schefter reveals likely diagnosis for Dolphins WR after leaving for hospital

Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill is believed to have suffered a dislocated knee, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill exited Monday night’s contest against the New York Jets, being carted off the field and later transported to a local hospital.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 29

John Harbaugh’s Comment on Lamar Jackson Will Leave Ravens Fans on Edge

After their Week 4 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens are 1-3 and not in a great position roughly one month into the new season.

Tennessee Titans News / 5 GOATs / September 29

Brian Callahan hot seat: Adam Schefter reveals where Titans stand with head coach after brutal 2025 start

The Tennessee Titans are 0-4 for their worst start to a season since 2009. That has Brian Callahan already on a hot seat just a few games into his second season in Nashville.

NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 24

Adam Schefter Addressed Eagles-CJ Gardner-Johnson Rumors

There's been a lot of buzz about the Philadelphia Eagles and safety CJ Gardner-Johnson over the last day or so. That's because the Houston Texans surprised the NFL world on Tuesday and opted to release the veteran safety.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / September 23

Giants Bench $10.5M Russell Wilson for Rookie Jason Dart Just Days After 450-Yard Game

On September 23, Adam Schefter reported that the New York Giants are planning a QB change. They’re in talks to start rookie Jaxson Dart on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Key Giants RB to miss time after suffering dislocated shoulder

The Giants will be shorthanded in the backfield for a stretch.

How Giants offense adapts after key RB injury

Giants WR asks fans for patience ahead of expected Jaxson Dart, Russell Wilson move

Are Giants making quarterback change for Chargers game?

The biggest running back trades in NFL history

The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21

Chargers reveal latest on injury to RB Najee Harris

Chargers fans will want to know what the future holds for this key piece of their backfield.

Justin Herbert is why the Chargers can live up to the hype

Chargers beat Broncos on last-second FG, sweep AFC West gauntlet

The biggest running back trades in NFL history

The '2024-25 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 21

Plot twist to Tush Push drama might put Eagles in odd position of hope

The Tush Push was originally thought of as being on life support after the latest controversy, but that might be further off than some expected. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared an interesting update on the Tush Push.

Philadelphia Eagles News / The Spun / September 17

Eagles Star Has Issue With 'Rubbish' Comments From ESPN's Adam Schefter

ESPN's Adam Schefter is one of several people in the higher NFL circles who is completely fed up with the Philadelphia Eagles' continued success with the "Tush Push" play.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Adam Schefter goes off on NFL over the tush push

The Philadelphia Eagles relied heavily on the tush push to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl rematch between the two teams on Sunday, and Adam Schefter believes the NFL should have stopped that from happening months ago.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Commanders get bad news on DE's injury following Week 2 loss

Austin Ekeler‘s presumed Achilles tear is not the only major injury the Commanders suffered Thursday night.

Will Commanders hit 'panic button' regarding offense after loss to Packers?

'TNF' takeaways: Packers setting foundation for special season

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Active multiple 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

49ers Release WR Russell Gage From PS, Intend To Re-Sign & Promote Him For Week 1

Adam Schefter reports that the 49ers have released veteran WR Russell Gage from their practice squad. However, Schefter adds that the team plans to re-sign Gage to the practice squad and promote him to the active roster for Week 1 unless he signs with another team.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17