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Derek Carr isn't hunting for a roster spot, but he hasn't locked the door. After revealing multiple teams reached out this offseason, the 35-year-old has set a high bar for any return: a Super Bowl contender and a very specific set of circumstances.
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From the high-tech broadcasts of ESPN to the first-ever international division games, the 2026 NFL Flag Championships at Grand Park are transforming a youth tournament into a global spectacle.
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While a 4-point rule would play to his strengths, Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Brandon Aubrey fears it could fundamentally damage the game's offensive flow.
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With the World Cup staging a third-place match between France and England, the old question resurfaces: Should the NFL bring back a consolation game for conference losers? The answer is a resounding no.
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After a failed trade to Baltimore and meniscus surgery, Maxx Crosby remains the focal point of the Raiders' defensive rebuild. As training camp nears, the team is banking on his health to anchor a revamped unit.
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With the Broncos aiming to stabilize their rushing attack, the return of Adam Prentice on a one-year deal provides the grit and tactical blocking essential to Sean Payton's offense.
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A seventh-round flyer turned Super Bowl champion, Pat O'Connor hangs up the cleats after a career defined by resilience, special teams mastery, and a full-circle return to Detroit.
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After a historic 2025 season, Christian McCaffrey's ADP has climbed to the mid-first round. But with 413 regular-season touches and an entering age-30 season, the risk-reward profile is more polarizing than ever.
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Despite a first-team All-Pro season and a massive $81 million extension, Jack Campbell remains a lightning rod in NFL rankings. Here is why the league’s most recent assessments might be missing the mark.
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