12:00 AM ET PITTSBURGH — The NFL’s most compelling contract saga is in a slumber. Le’Veon Bell is in a dimly lit recording studio somewhere in Miami. The Pittsburgh Steelers are debating whether to trade the most productive wide receiver of the past decade. The wounds from Bell’s yearlong holdout over the franchise tag are
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10:53 PM ET CLEVELAND — He may have taken home Professional Athlete of the Year honors at the Cleveland Sports Awards on Wednesday night, but Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield acknowledged that losing out on NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year to New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will serve as a motivating force. “I’ll
6:14 PM ET EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants did not pick up the option on the contract of running back Jonathan Stewart by Wednesday’s deadline, a source told ESPN. This was the expected result after Stewart rushed for 17 yards on six carries and wasn’t activated off injured reserve despite being healthy
3:49 PM ET Veteran offensive lineman Matt Slauson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. In an Instagram post, Slauson thanked the teammates he played with and the coaches who “made me better on and off the field” during his 10-season career spent with four teams. Slauson started at right guard for the Indianapolis
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown allegedly pushed the mother of his daughter to the ground on Jan. 17 in Hollywood, Florida, according to a police incident report obtained by Andy Slater with 640 AM Miami. The Hollywood Police Department on Tuesday acknowledged that Brown was involved in a domestic dispute last month, but has said
12:36 PM ET Davie, Fla. – After what he described as a “whirlwind” 24 hours between winning Super Bowl LIII and being named Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores is already at work finalizing his coaching staff. The Dolphins are hiring Patriots receivers coach Chad O’Shea as offensive coordinator and former NFL receiver Tiquan Underwood as
12:25 PM ET Veteran kicker Matt Bryant tweeted Wednesday morning that he is being released by the Atlanta Falcons. Bryant, who turns 44 in May, had two years and $7 million left on his contract. He was due to make $3.5 million next season. Releasing him saves $2,833,332 against the 2019 salary cap. #theshowmustgoon pic.twitter.com/J63iycYTSY
2:41 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons are not exercising kicker Matt Bryant‘s team option for the 2019 season, meaning he will become a free agent when the NFL’s new league year begins on March 13. Bryant, who turns 44 in May, had two years and $7 million left on his contract. He was due to
12:17 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Nick Foles was quick to void his 2019 option year with the Philadelphia Eagles, and is wasting no time ponying up the $2 million as part of that buyout. According to a source, the payment was being taken care of Wednesday, one day after Foles opted out. Quarterback Nick Foles
11:08 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In a move that has been anticipated for several weeks, the New England Patriots are moving toward hiring Greg Schiano for their coaching staff, league sources tell ESPN. Schiano will be given the title of defensive coordinator, according to The Boston Globe. Four months after the city celebrated its