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...
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...
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...
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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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Kadyn Proctor is the latest member of the Dolphins’ draft class to sign his rookie deal. The first-rounder is officially on the books, per a team announcement.
Proctor was the target of widespread interest leading up to the draft, with the Lions viewed as his floor at pick No. 17. Detroit showed a desire to move up to the 14th spot via a trade with the Ravens, but negotiations on that front stopped once it became clear Proctor was no longer available. The Alabama product ultimately went at No. 12.
That pick represented the first of 13 made over the...
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The Kansas City Chiefs are still in the early stages of offseason workouts, but special teams coordinator Dave Toub already has his eye on several young players who could make an impact in 2026.
Toub’s comments offered an early glimpse into which newcomers may have a chance to contribute right away, including this year’s fourth-round pick.
The rookie defensive back entered the draft with a reputation as a physical special teams contributor, and Toub believes that experience will translate quickly to Kansas City.
“He’s going to be playing all four phases for sure, right off the...
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The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding. District attorney's spokesman Sean Webby confirmed Wednesday that the warrant has been issued in response to a video Aiyuk posted to social media last December that appeared to show him speeding on the road in front of Levi's Stadium. The California Post first reported the arrest warrant. Aiyuk posted an apology a few days after the video that appeared to show him driving well over the posted speed limit of 40 mph. "Sorry...
A year ago, Mike Tomlin made sure that Joey Porter Jr. understood Jalen Ramsey was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top cornerback. In 2026, the tables have turned. Porter is the team’s No. 1, a reality Ramsey has no problem admitting. “Joey is CB1. Joey’s the guy,” Ramsey told reporters Wednesday via a team-provided transcript. “The growth […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers inked edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, and they have wasted no time working toward another deal done with another former Wisconsin Badger.
Per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, Pittsburgh and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton are beginning to work out a new deal.
“The Steelers are working toward a new deal with DT Keeanu Benton, per source,” Saunders posted on X. “Nothing necessarily imminent, but it’s in the works. His agent, Joe DiBenedetto, who he shares with Nick Herbig, was at the team’s facility today.”
Like Herbig, Benton was part...
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