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The NFL Players Association’s appeal of its collusion grievance against the NFL was unsuccessful. The three-person appeal panel found that the league invited its clubs to come together and collectively oppose future fully-guaranteed contracts in the wake of the Browns’ decision to authorize such a deal for Deshaun Watson, but the panel also determined there […]

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the NFL to determine if the league has “engaged in anticompetitive tactics” regarding its game broadcasts, per Jessica Toonkel and Dana Mattioli of the Wall Street Journal. While the report acknowledges the nature and scope of the investigation is presently unknown, it references the Sports Broadcast

From the Giants choosing the 2019 draft to tab Eli Manning’s successor — as opposed to the stronger 2018 or 2020 quarterback classes — to the Broncos drifting down a bad path with their 2016 Paxton Lynch investment, timing a quarterback bet is rather important. Picking the wrong year to dive in can set a

Since Dexter Lawrence‘s trade request went public, there has been a general expectation a deal sending him away from the Giants will not be worked out. Replacing the three-time Pro Bowler would be challenging for New York, while the list of teams willing to authorize an extension upon acquiring him may be short at this point

Last summer, the NFL world was aflame with discussions of collusion. The NFLPA had filed a grievance years earlier alleging that teams worked together to stop a push for fully guaranteed contracts after the Deshaun Watson deal. The grievance went through the league’s arbitration process, which eventually resulted in a ruling against the union that

New Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said shortly after he was hired (via David Furones of the Sun Sentinel) that he would rebuild Miami’s roster “from the inside out.” However, the Dolphins let starting right guard Cole Strange leave in free agency and only added depth pieces like Jamaree Salyer and Charlie Heck. Not only do

Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested on multiple drug charges in Prosper, Texas, on Friday (via Todd Archer of ESPN). Bell was booked on a felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana. Bell, 27, has been a career-long Cowboy since they added him as an undrafted

The Cowboys seem to be interested in adding a cornerback with one of their premium picks in April’s draft. They recently hosted Colton Hood for a “30” visit, per Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News, with his Tennessee teammate Jermod McCoy and Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds on tap for next week (via ESPN’s Todd Archer).

Two NFC contenders have swung a trade. The Eagles are acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Philadelphia is also extending Wicks on a one-year, $12.5MM deal. [RELATED: 2026 NFL Trades] Wicks’ name surfaced in trade rumors in early March.

In this week’s edition of the PFR Mailbag, questions on both New York teams are addressed. The top running back prospect in this year’s class along with the Saints’ offseason are also explored. Cole asks: Are both Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the Giants by Week 1? Who do you think has the better