NFL

David Johnson, All-Pro running back with Cardinals, retires after eight seasons in NFL

David Johnson is walking away from football after eight seasons running away from defenders in the NFL. The former All-Pro running back wrote Sunday in an Instagram post that he is “looking forward to my next career path in life.” “I don’t know exactly what that will be,” Johnson added, “but I hope it will…

Chiefs' unprecedented three-peat attempt includes being first team to play on six days of week since 1927

They are the trophy winners and history makers of this era’s NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs have become a dynasty and done so no matter where the schedule has taken them. In 2024, the Chiefs will look to write another chapter in NFL lore as they endeavor to become the first team to three-peat as…

Could Chargers, Rams make Super Bowl LIX an all-Los Angeles affair? Is Jared Goff worth $212 million?

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today’s installment covers: The truth about Jared Goff’s massive contract extension in Detroit. But first, a look at how one city could become the center of the football world in the 2024 season ……

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, May 17

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, May 17

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker READ: First-round pick signing tracker Atlanta Falcons SIGNINGS LB Bralen Trice, third-round pick Buffalo Bills OTHER NEWS Matt Bazirgan has…

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts tabs himself 'super rookie' as he learns new offense

2024 is the start of a new era in Atlanta, where the Falcons have a new coach and not one, but two new quarterbacks. The novelty even extends to returning players. Just ask tight end Kyle Pitts, who is working on grasping Atlanta’s new offense under coordinator Zac Robinson. “I would say I’m a super…

AFC West projected starters for 2024 NFL season: Chiefs even BETTER? Chargers still a year away?

AFC West projected starters for 2024 NFL season: Chiefs even BETTER? Chargers still a year away?

AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West With the 2024 NFL Draft and most of free agency in the rearview, Gregg Rosenthal will project starting lineups for all 32 teams because that’s his idea of fun. Check out the AFC West breakdowns below. Denver Broncos Table…

'Motivated' Steelers RB Najee Harris dropping weight ahead of contract year

We have our first “motivated player drops weight in search of a big season” storyline of the NFL offseason. This year, the seasonal trope concerns Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, whose fifth-year option was declined by the club. “He’s motivated, to say the least,” Harris’ trainer, Josh Scott, told Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh…

Jacoby Brissett embracing mentor role in second stint with Patriots: 'I'm a teammate first'

Jacoby Brissett‘s first stint in New England came eight seasons ago as a third-round rookie playing third-string behind Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo. After runs in Indianapolis, Miami, Cleveland and Washington, Brissett, a grizzled 31 years old, is back in Foxborough to help mentor 2024 first-round pick Drake Maye and the rest of a young…

Chiefs OTs Wanya Morris, Chukwuebuka Godrick arrested on marijuana possession charges

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackles Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Jason Godrick were arrested Thursday night on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges and released on bond Friday, according to Johnson County (Kansas) Sheriff reports. Morris, 23, and Godrick, 23, were arrested at 11:44 p.m. CT Thursday, booked at 1:51 a.m. Friday morning and released shortly after 4…

Jerod Mayo: Patriots' wide receiver room a 'wide-open competition'

The New England Patriots enter Phase Three of the offseason workout program with a log jam in the wide receiver room. While the corps lacks an obvious alpha at this stage, there will be a heated battle for reps come training camp in July. Currently, the WR room includes second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk, fourth-rounder Javon…