We’re inching closer to the time for 2026 NFL season predictions, and Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr is getting a jump on the rest of the NFL media landscape. On Tuesday, Orr published his 100 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season, and several are related to the Detroit Lions.
The first is a very simple one: a year after finishing last in the division, Orr is predicting the Lions to win the NFC North for the third time in four years. I liked the prediction, even if I question some of the rationale.
“One of the most underrated aspects of...
Pride of Detroit
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Odell Beckham Jr. was the main attraction during Wednesday’s New York Giants OTA practice. There were plenty of other things going on, though. Here are some of the non-Beckham takeaways from the workout.
In revealing that defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris might be able to return this season from his Achilles tendon tear, head coach John Harbaugh also highlighted an aggressive response by the organization to the injuries.
“You look for answers and there are none,” Harbaugh said. “You can’t predict tendons really hardly at all, let alone Achilles are the worst....
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With Nick Herbig now signed to a four-year extension, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a high-priced, crowded outside linebacker room. It’s not a bad problem to have, but along with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, Pittsburgh now has three expensive edge rushers all tied down well into the future. That’s making some wonder whether Watt or […]
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New Cleveland Browns pass rusher Jared Verse acknowledged that he was initially upset after learning he had been traded by the Los Angeles Rams as part of the blockbuster deal that brought Myles Garrett to Los Angeles.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Verse reflected on his reaction to the trade. A video of his comments was shared by Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot on social media.
“It caught me by surprise. I loved LA. I loved the coaches, the organization, my teammates, you know, everybody a part of it, the staff, the fans, I loved the whole vibe of LA… Los Angeles...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Odell Beckham Jr. hesitated, putting a double move on the cornerback, then went streaking down the left sideline during Wednesday’s New York Giants OTA. Quarterback Jameis Winston hoisted a long ball toward Beckham down the left sideline.
This was Beckham’s first 11-on-11 snap in the first practice attended by media since Beckham re-signed with the Giants on Monday. In the storybooks, Beckham makes a spectacular one-handed catch and goes for a touchdown.
This, though, was not a storybook. It was football practice, and Deonte Banks had other plans. The ball, Beckham, Banks and the sideline all...
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Since going No. 1 overall to the Chicago Bears in 2024, Caleb Williams has been a walking highlight reel in the NFL. Now, the dynamic playmaker is bringing that signature flair to the virtual world as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. Colin Cowherd believes Williams earning the place as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 27 shows how unique a talent he truly is. At 24, Williams is the third-youngest player to land the cover, behind only Michael Vick (2004) and Lamar Jackson, who was 23 after his unanimous NFL MVP season in 2019. "He’s been given the...
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The Cleveland Browns have traded away star pass rusher Myles Garrett. In return, they received draft capital and former Rams edge defender Jared Verse.
Verse made his practice debut in Ohio on Wednesday. His presence immediately ignited discussion surrounding the future of quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
Both players donned No. 8 jerseys during OTAs. It could be nothing. It could be a sign of what’s to come.
The former first-round pick out of Florida State is entering Year 3 in the NFL. Both of his previous seasons were spent in Los Angeles.
Verse will...
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Tom Pelissero reports that the Dolphins have agreed to terms with first-round CB Chris Johnson.
The following is an updated chart showing that all but one of the Dolphins’ picks have now been signed.
RdPickPlayer****Pos.****Note112Kadyn ProctorTSigned127Chris JohnsonCBSigned243Jacob RodriguezLBSigned375Caleb DouglasWRSigned387Will KacmarekTESigned394Chris BellWRSigned4130Trey MooreDESigned4138Kyle LouisSSigned5158Michael TaaffeSSigned5177Kevin Coleman Jr.WRSigned5180Seydou TraoreTE 6200DJ CampbellGSigned7238Max LlewellynDESignedJohnson, 21, was a three-star recruit coming out of high school. He wound up signing with San Diego State.
He was a consensus All-American in 2025 as well as a Jim Thorpe semifinalist as the nation’s top defensive back.
The Dolphins selected him with the No. 27 overall pick in the...
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In the midst of contract negotiations on an extension, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig made sure to show up for his teammates on the first day of mandatory minicamp. Though he conducted a bit of a “hold-in” during the session, participating in individual drills but not in team sessions, Herbig was present and engaged. […]
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The Dallas Cowboys made a clever move during draft weekend by trading for Dee Winters, adding a solid linebacker to a defense that was desperately looking for help in the middle. The move was met with praise, as he brings athleticism and untapped potential to the defense. He’s not a big name, but that doesn’t mean he can’t turn into an integral piece of the Cowboys’ linebacking group. While such a revelation would be a huge win for Dallas, what are the chances that’s a realistic outcome? Today, we’ll take a closer look to see just how excited we should...
Blogging The Boys
Oh, did you think we were skipping the punter? Think again! Yuri (@Yuri_Ravens) is back with his scouting report of the Ravens sixth-round pick (No. 211 overall) out of Michigan State, Ryan Eckley. Below are his write-ups on Baltimore’s first eight picks:
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The New York Jets have made a change at kicker, signing veteran Jason Sanders after releasing Younghoe Koo, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter reported the move Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Jets signed veteran K Jason Sanders and waived veteran K Younghoe Koo.”
The transaction adds an experienced specialist to the Jets’ roster as the team continues preparations for the 2026 season. Sanders arrives in New York after spending time with the New York Giants, who released him Tuesday to create roster space for wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
A veteran of multiple NFL seasons, Sanders brings a...
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