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Let’s not get all misty eyed, as we head into the final weekend of the NFL, although I have to admit, I’m feeling a tad melancholy. It’s been a fun football season, with the usual ups and downs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024

Patriots welcome back Super Bowl hero to troll Week 2 opponent

The Patriots picked the perfect person to welcome back ahead of their Week 2 game.

Patriots captain discusses what Jacoby Brissett brings to the team

Week 2 AFC predictions: Expect a bounce-back for Joe Burrow, but not this other AFC North QB

Report: Robert Kraft was upset over rival owner’s Hall of Fame induction

The best non-QB on every NFL team

The 'Legion of Boom goes the dynamite' quiz

NFL News / The 33rd Team / June 11, 2024

Ranking the Top 10 NFL Playoff Moments in History

Welcome to the thrilling world of NFL playoff history, where magic unfolds before our eyes every postseason. The NFL playoffs always keep us entertained, from jaw-dropping catches to improbable defensive plays.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26, 2024

Former Super Bowl hero arrested for DUI

Former New England Patriots star cornerback Malcolm Butler was arrested earlier this month. According to police and court records that were obtained by WPRI, Butler was arrested in North Providence, R.I., on March 16.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10, 2024

Ex-Super Bowl hero announces his retirement

One of the biggest Super Bowl heroes in NFL history has announced his retirement.

Report: Mac Jones drawing trade interest from teams

Why the Patriots are retaining tight end Hunter Henry

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9, 2024

Former Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler retires

After seven years in the NFL and attempts to extend his time in the league, Malcolm Butler has elected to end his career.

Veteran safety retires as a Jaguar

Eagles confirm return of key veteran for 'farewell tour' season

Texans finalize deal with former All-Pro

Dolphins re-sign veteran CB

Chargers open to trading multiple veteran stars for financial reasons

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2023

Falcons work out former Super Bowl hero who hasn't played since 2020

The Atlanta Falcons are working out a former New England Patriots Super Bowl hero who hasn't played an NFL game in nearly 1,000 days.

NFC South stock up, down: Ex-Alabama teammates impress

Will Jeff Okudah be ready for Falcons season opener?

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2023

Former Super Bowl hero eyeing comeback after two-year hiatus

Patriots Super Bowl hero eyeing NFL comeback with Falcons after two-year hiatus

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler is en route to Atlanta where he will attempt to earn a deal with the Falcons.

NFC South stock up, down: Ex-Alabama teammates impress

Will Jeff Okudah be ready for Falcons season opener?

The worst teams to make the NFL playoffs

NFL News / Yardbarker

Bill Belichick: Career retrospective

A legend in the sport and a hero to the people of New England, Belichick always finds a way to win.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2022

Five veteran CBs Falcons could sign amid host of injuries

Missing their top two CBs and thin on depth, these players could give the Falcons a boost in the secondary.

Does anyone want to win the NFC South?

Which NFL teams have allowed the fewest points in the 16-game era?

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 23, 2022

CB Malcolm Butler returning to Patriots on two-year deal

New England has a couple of in-house options who aren't proven starters, so if Butler can recharge his career, his return to the Northeast could be very fruitful.

One-time Pro Bowl OT Trent Brown returning to Patriots on two-year deal

Vegas oddsmaker calls Patriots '11th-best team in AFC'

Julian Edelman sparks comeback rumors after working out with Tom Brady

Every NFL team that made five straight playoff appearances

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2022

Malcolm Butler reportedly visiting Texans on Friday

One-time Pro Bowl cornerback Malcolm Butler was last seen facing an opposing offense on an NFL field in a meaningful game during the 2020 season while with the Tennessee Titans.

Cardinals release veteran LB Jordan Hicks

Cardinals restructure LB Devon Kennard’s contract

Kyler Murray returns Cardinals pictures to Instagram account

The biggest wish for every NFL fanbase in 2022

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / February 18, 2022

Report: Malcolm Butler 'definitely' attempting comeback

Report: Former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler 'definitely' attempting 2022 NFL comeback

Arizona's official designation made Butler a free agent who can sign with any team moving forward, so logic suggests he won't be part of the Cardinals' secondary when summer training camps open.

Cardinals release former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler from reserve/retired list

Former Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald: 'I had a great run'

Report: Kyler Murray has regret over social media scrub

Which NFL teams have allowed the fewest points in the 16-game era?

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / February 17, 2022

Cardinals release Malcolm Butler from reserve/retired list

Cardinals release former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler from reserve/retired list

While Butler's future in the NFL remains up in the air heading into the new league year that begins in March, logic suggests contenders in need of secondary help will offer him at least training-camp invites this summer.

Former Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald: 'I had a great run'

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray: 'All of this nonsense is not what I'm about'

Report: Murray has regret over social media scrub

Forgotten NFL stars of yesteryear: Defense

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2021

Malcolm Butler: 'I’ll ball harder this year' with Cardinals

Butler recorded 100 total tackles, four interceptions and 14 pass breakups during the 2020 campaign and vowed to post even better numbers with the Cardinals.

Veteran safety Shawn Williams joins Cardinals on one-year deal

The best bargain signings of the NFL free agency era

The 'Most sacks in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 25, 2021

Arizona Cardinals sign former Pro Bowl CB Malcolm Butler to one-year deal

Butler had a bit of a bounceback year last season for the Titans, accumulating 86 tackles and four interceptions with 14 passes defended.

A.J. Green 'very excited' to be teaming up with DeAndre Hopkins in Arizona

Cardinals GM: Still no update on WR Larry Fitzgerald

Guard Justin Pugh accepts pay cut to stay with Cardinals

The best NFL free-agent signing from every previous offseason

The 'Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals with 1,000 receiving yards' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2020

Watch: John Harbaugh, Malcolm Butler get heated

Watch: John Harbaugh, Malcolm Butler get into heated pregame argument

Several Tennessee players made their way to midfield before kickoff on Sunday, walking all over the Ravens logo. Baltimore players weren't happy about it, and neither was head coach John Harbaugh.

Ravens bench center Matt Skura amid snapping issues

Ravens elevate Dez Bryant from practice squad

Titans place three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney on IR with knee injury

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 3, 2020

Malcolm Butler on Super Bowl XLIX interception: 'I thought they were going to run the ball, too'

Butler will forever be a Patriots great because of that interception, and it earned him a hefty deal with the Tennessee Titans in 2018 -- five-years, $61 million.

Watch: What are the five best games on the 2020 NFL schedule?

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The 'New England Patriots defensive Pro Bowlers' quiz