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As quarterback Baker Mayfield completed his third season as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback on the second year of a three-year deal, it became clear that there were zero intentions on either side for the veteran to play on a contract year for the upcoming season. Tampa Bay’s most recent ideas for a long-term deal appeared […]

Former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith has died, as noted in a press release from the 49ers. He was 36. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” a team statement reads. “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave missed the end of the 2025 season due to a blood clot in his lung. His original return timeline was four weeks, but more than six months later, he has yet to complete his recovery. Olave has not participated in team drills during New Orleans’ offseason practices, per Matthew Paras

Kyler Gordon made only five combined regular and postseason appearances in 2025. Well into the offseason, the veteran cornerback has still not been able to participate in practices. Gordon was sidelined for OTAs due to a soft-tissue injury. That situation has now stretched through to mandatory minicamp. Gordon has been at the team’s facility while rehabbing,

Between the nature of his Cleveland tenure and the status of his contract, 2026 has long been viewed as Deshaun Watson‘s final Browns season. He would welcome a second contract with the team, though, and the door could be open to such an arrangement. “I think everything is on the table,” general manager Andrew Berry during an appearance on

This week’s edition of the PFR mailbag addresses questions regarding the top three NFC West teams from 2025. Patrick Mahomes’ new Chiefs deal, its implications, and more, are also covered. James asks: If [Aaron] Donald comes back, do you see the Rams as the clear favorite? Or are the Seahawks somehow being slept on? It will

10:07pm: The newer arrest warrant reveals Cooper confirming one of his girlfriend’s allegations, indicating (h/t Klis) he “grabbed her neck” while trying to retrieve his phone. In an incident last week that saw both Cooper and his girlfriend receive charges, Cooper said “I really wasn’t squeezing; it was more to keep her at bay while

Set for his fourth season as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield is aiming for an extension. The veteran passer is signed for just one more season — on a team-friendly contract — and is attempting to apply pressure on the Bucs by indicating he will not continue contract discussions once training camp starts. Mayfield

Recently found not guilty on assault and strangulation charges stemming from an alleged incident late last year, Stefon Diggs remains a free agent. A Friday development, however, figures to accelerate the Pro Bowl wide receiver’s market. The NFL will not take action against Diggs under the personal conduct policy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, due