The Jets are facing some competition for Russell Wilson — from CBS. Wilson is in “deep” discussions with TV networks as he contemplates retirement, The Athletic reported Friday. CBS is the favorite to land Wilson for its “The NFL Today” pregame show on Sundays, per the report. Russell Wilson is in talks with TV networks. … Read more
NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs fiercely denied a claim that he said dating his ex-girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, was his worst decision in an Instagram comment on Tuesday. The 32-year-old All-Pro, who was released by Patriots this offseason after reaching Super Bowl 2026, responded in the comments of a post by EntertainmentSA, a website … Read more
Shilo Sanders doesn’t seem to think too highly of Mary Kay Cabot’s Browns coverage. Cleveland.com’s Instagram account shared video Wednesday of its longtime beat writer saying she believes Deshaun Watson should be named the Browns’ starting QB over Sanders’ brother, Shedeur. “Go make a sandwich Mary,” Shilo commented under the video. Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders … Read more
Former LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier was drafted by the Chiefs in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Garrett Nussmeier and fiancée Ella Springfield were emotional after he fell to the 7th round. Garrett’s father, Saints’ OC Doug Nussmeier, was drafted by the Saints in 1994. Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and his fiancée, … Read more
The daughter of National Rugby League (NRL) great Mark Carroll, Indianna, has fulfilled her dream of making an NFL cheer squad, selected to join the Las Vegas Raiderettes for the 2026-27 season. Carroll, who has cheered for the Manly Sea Eagles’ Seabirds for 10 years, announced that she had been selected on Tuesday, in an … Read more
Steven Ginsberg, the executive editor at The Athletic, addressed the growing scandal involving Dianna Russini, a former NFL insider at the New York Times-owned company, and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, in an all-hands meeting lasting about 10 minutes on Wednesday, according to Front Office Sports. In a prepared statement, Ginsberg explained that communication could … Read more
ESPN has locked down longtime NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, according to Front Office Sports. The Worldwide Leader, which secured its $3 billion purchase of NFL Network in January, reportedly is finalizing a multiyear deal to retain Rapoport, whose contract is up at the end of April. Rapoport, 46, is the first NFL Network employee to reach … Read more
Deebo Samuel just covered a good part of his body with ink to honor some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment. The ex-49ers star traveled to Arizona to get tattooed by Andres Ortega — aka “Zero by Andres Ortega” — and the artist told The California Post he spent around seven hours etching … Read more
Fred Beyer, a popular YouTube personality, was banned indefinitely by the NFL for rushing the stage at the 2026 draft to announce the 67th overall pick during the third round on Friday night in Pittsburgh. Beyer, 24, who documented his prank in a 19-minute YouTube video, explained that his plan to crash the draft derived … Read more
Michael Irvin believes ESPN gave Rueben Bain Jr. the short end of the stick. The Cowboys and University of Miami legend ripped his former employer for what he deemed a “classless” maneuver during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft last Thursday by showing his much-discussed short arm length in an info bar after … Read more
Jeremy Schaap is a self-described historian of sports. “Without a PhD,” the well-known ESPN reporter likes to joke. Just a quick peek at the work that Schaap has done over the years would suggest that joke isn’t too far off from the truth. Schaap, 56, has authored books on heavyweight boxing champions in the 1930s … Read more
Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson appears to have moved on after his tumultuous split from ex-fiancée Laila Thompson-Wainer played out in the public eye in February. In an Instagram carousel post Saturday, Johnson included a mysterious snapshot, showing his foot touching another woman’s foot in studded high heels. Johnson, 23, did not identify the woman, … Read more
NFL wide receiver Sterling Shepard was all smiles while partying in the desert at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif. this past weekend, as seen in an Instagram carousel post. Shepard, who’s an unrestricted free agent after two seasons with the Buccaneers, took in the event with friends after he and Carolyn Moore called off their … Read more
Almost no one is safe in NBC’s NFL makeover. Chris Simms announced on Monday morning that he was out on “Football Night In America,” where he had served as an analyst since 2017. “I’m not on the show anymore, Mike,” Simms, the son of Super Bowl-winning Giants QB Phil Simms, told “PFT Live” co-host Mike … Read more
Congratulations are in order for Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas. The longtime couple tied the knot at the luxury Zadun Los Cabos Ritz-Carlton on April 11, as seen in a joint Instagram carousel post. Their wedding ceremony took place outside at the oceanfront resort, where white and pink roses surrounded the … Read more
Ty Simpson might eventually replace Matthew Stafford — but the latter’s wife, Kelly, had a warm message for the Rams’ first-round draft pick. Los Angeles shocked the NFL world Thursday night when it selected the former Alabama quarterback at No. 13 overall despite his fellow passer, Stafford, 38, winning MVP last season. Nonetheless, Simpson told … Read more
Perhaps the NFL draft couple of the year is now on the celebrating side of things. Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez was selected as the No. 43 pick by the Dolphins in the second round of the draft on Friday night, and the linebacker quickly stood up to give his Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot wife, … Read more
You know what they say about assumptions. ESPN’s Mike Greenberg made a costly one while hosting the network’s coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, noting that second-rounder Denzel Boston, who went No. 39 overall to the Browns, is the son of former Pro Bowl wideout David Boston. It would make sense. Denzel and David are … Read more
There was more than one red carpet worth watching on Thursday night. The guest list for the Time 100 Gala red carpet at Lincoln Center in New York was nothing short of impressive as it honored the 100 most influential people in the world, including Kate Hudson, Sterling K. Brown and Scottie Scheffler. However, no one … Read more
Dillon Thieneman and the Bears had someone stealing their thunder. Yes, the Bears picking a safety in the first round for the first time in 36 years was a shock to the league when the No. 25 pick was announced. However, Thieneman’s younger sister, Kiera, stole the spotlight when the family was interviewed by ABC … Read more