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Throughout the summer, there was a burning debate among New York Jets fans about whether or not the team should add a QB2 with NFL experience instead of rolling with fourth-round rookie Cade Klubnik. While the Jets chose the latter route, the team is still seemingly in the market for practice-squad QB help. On Thursday, ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Should the NY Jets take a dart throw on Will Levis? | Jets X-Factor
Eric Bieniemy’s return to the Kansas City Chiefs has brought back a familiar intensity, and Travis Kelce is already feeling it. With the Chiefs set to open their regular-season campaign against the Denver Broncos, Kelce has made it clear that he is enjoying having his former offensive coordinator back in Kansas City. Speaking to his […] The post Travis Kelce Confirms Facing Eric Bieniemy’s Intensity Upon Chiefs Coach’s Return to Kansas City appeared first on EssentiallySports .
You didn’t think the Green Bay Packers would have just a single game in alternate uniforms this season, did you? Hopefully not, because Thursday afternoon brought the news that the team will once again be bringing out their “1923 Classic” threads later this season. This alternate uniform, which debuted last season in a home game […]
The Buffalo Bills addressed a sneaky need with the addition of veteran wide receiver/punt returner Greg Dortch earlier this week, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with the latest news and roster notes out of One Bills Drive, including dissecting why Dortch (pictured below) could be the solution to a problem that has […]
The Baltimore Ravens defense is close to returning a key addition to the front lines. Continuing a long recovery from his 2025 surgery, DT Nnamdi Madubuike advanced to work in team drills during Thursday’s practice. Head coach Jesse Minter provided an update. “He’s progressing really well,” Minter said via the team’s Twitter/X account. “He’s been […]
When the NFL shifts from the offseason to the regular season, the accounting for the salary cap changes—and it can have a dramatic impact on where a team’s standing is when it comes to cap compliance. During the offseason—when teams have a 90-man roster—only the top 51 contracts count against the salary cap. But when […]
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is focused on getting the Buffalo Sabres back into the Stanley Cup Playoffsin 2026-27. Yes, he's well aware there's been a slew of trade rumors running wild about a potential deal for Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck, but it's obvious UPL is focused on what he can control. The 27-year-old netminder hasn't fully moved on from the disappointing finish to last season, and wants another shot at making some noise with this group in Buffalo. “It stings for a week or two, but yo...
The Winnipeg Jets continue to navigate a trade request from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and while the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes seemed to be the heavy favorites out of the gates, turns out there's a wildcard team in the Western Conference to consider. Multiple reports have recently linked the Utah Mammoth with making a strong play for Hellebuyck, as it's very likely the Jets and Mammoth are engaged in advanced trade talks, working on the specifics of the deal. Will it be enough ...
There's quite a few names you either already know or will know by the end of the season from every round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
For the first eight innings of Thursday’s contest against the St. Louis Cardinals, the absence of Shohei Ohtani in the starting lineup was emphatically felt. Ohtani had went 0-4 with four strikeouts during Wednesday’s 8-6 extra-inning loss to St. Louis, and the Dodgers decided to give him the night off. Although the offense floundered throughout […]
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not hold back when asked why the Pittsburgh Steelers traded George Pickens […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers need better play from their defensive line in 2026. On paper, the team has the pieces. Cam Heyward remains his elite self, Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black enter their second seasons, Keeanu Benton has the talent to keep making strides, and the team added reinforcements in the draft (Gabriel Rubio) and through […]
The 49ers have all kinds of pass-rushing question marks, but a simple phone call to a still-available free agent would solve all that.
The Indianapolis Colts face a tough Week 1 matchup against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, but can their linebackers do the job?
The sudden ubiquity of prediction markets has overtaken the sudden ubiquity of advertisements for legalized sports betting as the most jarring aspect of watching sports in 2026. While these prediction markets run plenty of ads on their own, they also have made aggressive moves to become a part of the conversation on “Sports Twitter” sharing…
Dallas Cowboys' rookie safety Caleb Downs might not ever leave the field during his rookie season.
The Falcons are facing a bit of a QB conundrum, with the team delaying their decision on the starter until the very last minute. Kevin Knight brings you his reasoning for why Michael Penix Jr. should be Atlanta’s starter this season, touching on salary, years of team control, and Penix’s encouraging moments from 2025. Fellow […]
Lately, there has been a ton of roster shuffling in Minnesota. As a result, the complete Vikings depth chart may […]
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray reportedly shows up to work on time and leaves when his job is done, and at least one person is unhappy about that.
I live in suburban Chicago Illinois, which has several benefits. One of the big benefits is that I get to hear overconfident Bears fans on the radio, which I enjoy more than hearing overconfident Green Bay Packers fans on the radio. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not at all against proclaiming the superiority of your […]
The San Francisco Giants spent much of the year acting as though the waiver wire did not exist. But they’re now ending the season by trying to make up for lost time. On Thursday, the team announced that it had claimed infielder Brett Harris off of waivers. Harris had been designated for assignment by the […]
“Kyle Shanahan or Matt LaFleur, one of them gets fired,” sports analyst Jason McIntyre stirred the NFL world with his comments about the San Francisco 49ers head coach. However, head coach Shanahan has defenders stepping up for him. Even the former Pro Bowl safety Donte Whitner refused to believe McIntyre’s words. “Kyle Shanahan is one […] The post “Stop It”: Ex-49ers Star Slams Critics for Putting Kyle Shanahan on Hot Seat Before Week 1 Clash Against Rams appeared first on EssentiallySports .
An Eagles legend has publicly placed the blame for Jalen Hurts‘ recent struggles squarely on head coach Nick Sirianni. Seth Joyner didn’t hold back on Sirianni’s offensive philosophy, arguing the coach’s overcorrection on ball security since 2023 has left Hurts playing scared. “😂🤣 #Sirianni is to blame for a conservative approach to the offense since […] The post “Unshackle Your QB”: Eagles Legend Pins Blame on Nick Sirianni for Jalen Hurts’ Struggles appeared first on EssentiallySports .
College football returns to Ann Arbor this weekend, as the Michigan Wolverines are set to take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday (7:36 p.m., NBC) to kick off the 2026 season and the Kyle Whittingham era. With football back, so are our weekly Roundtables! Each and every week this season, Maize n Brew staff […]
The latest Make sure you download the SB Nation app on your mobile device! For more information, click here. There was a new champion of the AFC last season after the Kansas City Chiefs represented the conference in the Super Bowl for three consecutive years. The question is: can the Chiefs reclaim the throne from […]
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