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Top story Mike Ditka, legendary Bears player and coach, dies at 86

Ditka won a Super Bowl as a player with the 1963 Bears and another as Chicago's head coach in 1985, becoming one of the NFL's most recognizable figures.

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Lamar Jackson's future with Ravens in doubt as thumb injury ends his season

Jackson is expected to land on injured reserve with a right thumb injury while rumors swirl about his contract talks and whether he has played his last snap for Baltimore.

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Ravens to start undrafted rookie QB Joe Fagnano vs. Jaguars with Jackson, Huntley injured

Baltimore is down to its third-string quarterback for Thursday night as Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley head to injured reserve.

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Giants, CB Greg Newsome II agree to 3-year, $46M extension

The deal keeps a free-agent steal in New York and could open the door to a bigger move before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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Colts sign DT Adetomiwa Adebawore to 2-year, $35M extension

Indianapolis locked up a trade candidate rather than move him, as the team reshapes its roster before the deadline.

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Bills release S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after one-game spitting suspension

Buffalo reversed course on keeping the veteran safety, cutting him days after his suspension for spitting on an opponent.

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Russell Wilson interviews for NC State head coaching job

The former NFL quarterback joins Philip Rivers as a prominent candidate for the Wolfpack vacancy.

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Jerry Jones defends not paying top dollar for head coaches, says 'no correlation' with winning

The Cowboys owner's remarks drew sharp criticism as Dallas sits at 3-5 and its coaching staff ranks among the NFL's cheapest.

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Week 9 NFL trade deadline: buyers, sellers and the biggest names on the move

With the Nov. 10 deadline approaching, contenders and rebuilders weigh deals for running backs, receivers and defensive linemen.

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Colts weighing Jonathan Taylor trade as rebuild looms

Indianapolis is seen as needing draft capital, making its star running back its most valuable trade asset.

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Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love placed on IR, out 4-5 weeks with ankle sprain

Arizona also placed receiver Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve, thinning an offense already dealing with quarterback questions.

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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. trade rumors swirl as deadline nears

The 2024 first-round pick has slid down the depth chart, prompting speculation Jacksonville could move him before Nov. 10.

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Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus, eyes return to NFL as 49ers move on

The wide receiver is working to restart his career, though San Francisco's offense has moved forward without him.

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C.J. Stroud turned down a contract extension; Texans' next deal will cost more

Houston's quarterback declined a deal comparable to Trevor Lawrence's, positioning himself for a larger payday.

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