Former NFL star running back Adrian Peterson is returning to the world of sports, but he’ll be using his fists this time.

According to a report from TMZ Sports, Adrian Peterson has signed a Celebrity Boxing contract to fight Joe “Baby Joe” Castaneda. The latter, a professional poker player, has also signed the contract.

For those unaware, a video surfaced last month of Peterson and Castaneda getting into a full-on fistfight after a disagreement in a poker game. The incident happened at a club called JokerStars in Houston, Texas, on May 27.

A date, location and venue hasn’t been announced...

Popular FanDuel TV personality Kay Adams looks incredibly tiny sitting beside one of the NFL’s top offensive linemen.

Kay Adams is in the middle of her fourth year with FanDuel TV, joining the company in 2022 after a six-year stint at NFL Network. With NFL training camp just around the corner, Adams’ schedule is about to get awfully busy again.

Adams welcomed Kansas City Chiefs superstar guard Trey Smith on her “Up & Adams” program this morning. Smith was assigned the franchise tag earlier this offseason, and the two teams have until July 15 to complete a long-term deal.

But...

The San Francisco 49ers have will eventually find out if Brandon Aiyuk is at full strength. He lost 10 games of action due to a knee injury.

Well, Aiyuk received a stunning injury update Thursday. One that fans needed to know as NFL training camp draws near.

Longtime 49ers insider for NBC Sports Bay Area Matt Maiocco dropped a major update involving Aiyuk’s health.

“I hear he’s doing really well. I hear that the knee is even ahead of schedule. Also, from what I understand, it’s not out of the question that he could be ready Week 1,” Maiocco shared...

It’s that time of year when anyone writing for the NFL or any NFL team is busy trying to find something, anything, to write about. We here at the Phinsider aren’t immune. Most writers have a list of minimums they need to meet as authors for any website or publication, which naturally pushes them to write about nearly anything they can link to the NFL or the team that they cover. Luckily, the Miami Dolphins usually manage to generate enough news to have at least one story that we can stretch out for a bit. While this can be fortunate...

The ink is barely dry on Garett Bolles‘ new contract with the Broncos, but the offensive tackle is already anticipating his next deal. While speaking with reporters recently, Bolles said he hopes to sign one last contract with Denver before calling it a career.

“Well hopefully I can do one more. That’s my goal,” Bolles said (h/t Zack Kelberman of SI.com). *“We can talk about that later. I’m just grateful to be here. This organization has given me everything. This state has given me everything. The fanbase, the love I have for all my teammates. … I have an amazing...

The biggest thing facing the Pittsburgh Steelers these days is whether to load up the cash truck and park it at T.J. Watt’s house. Apparently, the guaranteed money is a sticking point. But while the Steelers figure out that mess, it’s time to take a look at the 10 greatest Steelers teams of all time.

It’s a proud franchise. The Steelers have been mired in a recent playoff-victory drought, but they still win games. And this year could be a banner season. If, that is, if Aaron Rodgers can turn back the clock while also staying healthy. And if the...

Los Angeles Chargers star running back Najee Harris suffered a “superficial” eye injury in a horrific Fourth of July fireworks accident, his agent announced.

Doug Hendrickson, Harris’ agent, issued a statement explaining the injury scare. Fortunately, the former Pittsburgh Steelers star isn’t expected to miss any time, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

“Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees. Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season.”

After four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers,...

Every year, on one of the most eventful days of the summer, people go crazy on the 4th of July. Fireworks are shot everywhere, and people go out of their way to be a part of the fun. It is a day that embraces America. Injuries always happen, and it isn’t a shock anymore when we hear a famous person affected by a mistake on this day. Athletes have injured parts of their bodies, and the latest news shares that Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained an eye injury during a fireworks incident. Harris and others were at...

It’s been almost 15 years since the Pittsburgh Steelers have won the AFC and advanced to the Super Bowl. For most of the past two decades, the New England Patriots stood in their way as the cream of the crop in the AFC. While the Patriots’ dominance is over, that doesn’t mean the AFC is […]

Chargers running back Najee Harris was injured during a Fourth of July fireworks accident, according to Rick Hurd, Nate Gartrell, and Darren Sabedra of The Mercury News. The running back’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, released a statement assuring that his client only suffered superficial injuries and will be good to go for the 2025 campaign.

“Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees,” Hendrickson said in his statement (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). *“Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for...

Najee Harris suffered a superficial eye injury during a Fourth of July fireworks incident that injured five people.

Reports surfaced on Thursday that former Steelers running back Najee Harris was injured in a fireworks incident.

Mercury News and other outlets have reported that former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and current Los Angeles Charger Najee Harris was injured in a firework explosion on the Fourth of July. Harris reportedly had to be taken to the hospital.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Harris is expected to make a full recovery in time for the season.

Harris’ agent, Doug Hendrickson, released a statement on the incident.

“Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap...