NFL

Raiders eye Bowers as 'playmaker' amid TE glut

Although the Raiders have a surplus of tight ends, GM Tom Telesco views Brock Bowers as a much-needed "playmaker." ... Continue Reading

Goodell mulls 18 games, SB on long weekend

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl Sunday and a significant increase in international games. ... Continue Reading

Bengals rookie shrugs off Saban draft night barb

Bengals rookie Amarius Mims shrugged off criticism made during the NFL draft by Nick Saban. ... Continue Reading

Penix: I had 'good conversation' with Cousins

Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. spoke on the phone Thursday night after the Falcons stunningly took Penix with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft. ... Continue Reading

NFL to allow Guardian Caps during regular season

The NFL will allow players the option of using Guardian Caps in regular-season games to help protect against head injuries, the league confirmed Friday. ... Continue Reading

Caleb Williams breaks Caitlin Clark merch record

No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is breaking records before setting foot in Chicago, setting the record for draft night sales in any sport. ... Continue Reading

Former Giants OL Cunningham dies at age 28

Former Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead at his New Jersey home, according to the team. He was 28 years old. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert

The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Titans stay at No. 7, get their guy Latham to help solve their woes at LT

Tennessee plans to flip the offensive lineman out of Alabama from right tackle to left tackle. ... Continue Reading

'We trust Joe': Aaron Rodgers approves of Jets GM's first-round execution in the draft

The New York Jets acquired extra draft capital by trading back a spot and taking Fashanu in 2024 NFL draft. ... Continue Reading

'Oh Yeah!' Kool-Aid McKinstry adds flavor to NFL nickname game

The former Bama star looks to join the unofficial club of players with nicknames that superseded their given names. ... Continue Reading

Source: Panthers picking up option on CB Horn

The Panthers will exercise the fifth-year option on cornerback Jaycee Horn, the No. 8 pick in 2021, to lock him down through the 2025 season. ... Continue Reading

Chiefs trade up with Bills, pick speedy WR Worthy

The Chiefs traded up four spots with the Bills on Thursday to pick Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who set a scouting combine record when he ran a 4.21 in the 40-yard dash. ... Continue Reading

Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick

The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off guard, according to his agent. ... Continue Reading

Goodell mulls 18-game regular season slate

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl and a significant increase in international games. ... Continue Reading