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NFL will include stats from 1946-49 All-America Football Conference in official records - 2025-04-01T14:48:38-04:00
Statistics from the All-America Football Conference, a pro football league that existed from 1946 to 1949 until some of its teams were folded into the NFL, will count toward the NFL's official records.

Titans re-sign DB Justin Hardee - 2025-04-01T14:42:53-04:00
The Titans have brought back one of their key special teams players.

Report: Calais Campbell has offers from Dolphins, Ravens but still mulling retirement - 2025-04-01T14:39:56-04:00
Edge rusher Calais Campbell is one of the few free agents remaining among PFT's top-100 free agents.

Mike Macdonald: Cooper Kupp was "a pain in the butt" to coach against - 2025-04-01T14:12:58-04:00
Mike Macdonald has experienced coaching against receiver Cooper Kupp, so he has an appreciation for what the receiver can do in Seattle's revamped offense for 2025.

Todd Bowles wants to see more "killer instinct" from Bucs - 2025-04-01T13:52:01-04:00
Todd Bowles has won three division titles in three years at the Buccaneers head coach, but the path to the last two of them hasn't been as smooth as he would have liked.

Rich McKay: There was a long, good discussion about Lions' playoff seeding proposal - 2025-04-01T13:36:03-04:00
It was a moderate surprise on Tuesday when word came down that the league had tabled — instead of rejected — Detroit's proposal to change the postseason seeding format.

NFL will double down on sportsmanship in 2025 - 2025-04-01T13:31:38-04:00
The NFL will double down on sportsmanship next season, executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Tuesday.

Jerry Jones: Talking directly to Micah Parsons "straightest way" to deal - 2025-04-01T13:24:00-04:00
A report on Tuesday indicated that the Cowboys have offered to make Micah Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL and that Parsons has agreed to the framework of an extension.

NFL plans to bring "more excitement back" to kickoff with changes for 2025 - 2025-04-01T13:07:15-04:00
The dynamic kickoff is here to stay, though there will be tweaks to it for the 2025 season.

NFL to consider prohibiting pushing and pulling, which would outlaw tush push - 2025-04-01T13:03:44-04:00
Owners tabled a vote on a tush push ban Tuesday.

49ers plan to bring in competition for K Jake Moody - 2025-04-01T12:57:06-04:00
49ers General Manager John Lynch said at the end of the 2024 season that the team still had a lot of faith in kicker Jake Moody, but they aren't going to just hand him the job for the 2025 season.

NFL announces rule, bylaw and resolution changes for 2025 - 2025-04-01T12:25:25-04:00
This memo was distributed by the league after voting by the 32 teams at today's meeting: NFL clubs adopted the following rules change proposals, bylaws and resolutions today at the NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. 2025 Approved Playing Rules Summary 1-A.

Art Rooney II on Aaron Rodgers: Didn't expect it to take so long, but signs are positive - 2025-04-01T12:00:49-04:00
Steelers owner Art Rooney II sounds confident that Aaron Rodgers will sign with his team soon.

NFL approves allowing direct contact between teams, impending free agents during negotiating window - 2025-04-01T11:30:23-04:00
The Steelers' proposal to allow for communication between impending free agents and interested teams during the two-day negotiating period before the start of free agency has passed.

Lions proposal to change postseason seeding tabled - 2025-04-01T11:24:48-04:00
The league has tabled the Lions' proposal to determine playoff seeding solely by record, according to multiple reports.

Kyle Shanahan hopes Brock Purdy doesn't skip offseason program minus contract extension - 2025-04-01T11:09:06-04:00
The 49ers might or might not have a contract completed with Brock Purdy by the time the offseason program begins later this month.

Brian Daboll hasn't made a decision on calling offensive plays - 2025-04-01T11:08:34-04:00
The Giants have a decision to make about what to do with the third overall pick in the draft, but that's not the only unsettled piece of business around the team.

Jimmy Haslam: We have high confidence in Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski - 2025-04-01T11:05:04-04:00
After making it to the postseason in 2023 for the second time in four years, the Browns were just 3-14 in 2024.

As expected, NFL Christmas tripleheader returns for 2025 - 2025-04-01T11:01:53-04:00
This one comes as no surprise to those who pay attention to the way the NFL operates.

Report: Cowboys have offered Micah Parsons the largest non-QB deal in NFL history - 2025-04-01T10:49:20-04:00
The Cowboys have offered to make Micah Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, Clarence Hill of All City DLLS reports.

Cowboys expect Micah Parsons to be at offseason workouts - 2025-04-01T10:39:40-04:00
The Cowboys are set to start their offseason workouts next week and they expect to have defensive end Micah Parsons around the team as that work gets underway.

NFL tables vote on tush push ban - 2025-04-01T10:35:28-04:00
The league's 32 teams decided not to take a vote yet on whether to get rid of the Eagles' quarterback sneak.

NFL changes kickoff rule to spot ball at 35-yard line after touchbacks - 2025-04-01T10:22:42-04:00
The league is hoping to increase the number of kickoff returns by encouraging teams not to kick the ball into the end zone.

Jed York: It shouldn't be that hard to finish Brock Purdy's contract - 2025-04-01T10:19:23-04:00
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is going to be paid this offseason.

Panthers believe in Xavier Legette as their No. 1 wide receiver - 2025-04-01T10:04:24-04:00
The Panthers traded with the Steelers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson a year ago to be their No. 1 wide receiver.

Lions proposal to eliminate first down for defensive holding does not pass - 2025-04-01T09:52:44-04:00
There were not enough teams that wanted to change the rule for defensive holding and illegal contact.

Owners pass a rule guaranteeing each team a possession in overtime - 2025-04-01T09:47:59-04:00
NFL owners approved a rule change allowing both teams to possess the ball in overtime during the regular season.

NFL approves expansion of replay assist - 2025-04-01T09:44:42-04:00
The NFL's replay assist system will cover more plays during the 2025 season.

Mike Macdonald: There's a lot to like about Sam Darnold's fit with Seahawks - 2025-04-01T09:38:22-04:00
Quarterback Sam Darnold easily had the best year of his career in 2024 with the Vikings.

Bill Parcells selected for induction into Patriots Hall of Fame - 2025-04-01T09:33:19-04:00
Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the selection of former head coach Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor.