What we heard at the 2026 annual league meeting: Last-minute buzz from more than 25 NFL teams
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:41:20 EST
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18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:41:19 EST
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Goodell backs Rooney Rule amid litigation threat
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believes the Rooney Rule is "consistent" with hiring laws after recently being threatened by Florida's attorney general with potential civil litigation if the rule was not eliminated.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:00 EST
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NFL owners OK two significant replay changes
NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:00 EST
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Rooney: Rodgers to make decision before draft
Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:01 EST
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Pats' Vrabel doesn't dismiss Brown trade chatter
As speculation swirls, coach Mike Vrabel didn't rule out the possibility of the Patriots acquiring receiver A.J. Brown in a trade with the Eagles.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:00 EST
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NFL owners OK Davis' Raiders succession plan
NFL owners on Tuesday approved a Las Vegas Raiders succession plan that will give Silver Lake co-chief executive officer Egon Durban the option to purchase a majority stake in the team from owner Mark Davis, commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:01 EST
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Sources: OBJ meets with Giants at NFL meetings
Odell Beckham Jr. came to the Arizona Biltmore during the NFL's annual meetings and met with Giants coach John Harbaugh on Monday about potentially joining the team, sources told ESPN.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:01 EST
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Glenn: QB Smith will lead Jets to 'promised land'
Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land."
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:01 EST
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Jags OK'd to play '27 home games in Orlando
The Jaguars' proposal to play their home games in the 2027 season in Orlando, Florida, during the final year of the $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium was unanimously approved by the NFL's owners Tuesday.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:00 EST
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🏈 Early look at 2027 free agency: The top players
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 49 stars to keep an eye on.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:18:00 EST
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Do CFB starts matter when evaluating QBs in the draft? Ty Simpson is the latest test case
The Alabama product is regarded as the 2026 NFL draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts (15) than most first-round signal-callers.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:55:51 EST
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Predicting top WR prospects' stats: Who ranks No. 1 in the 2026 draft class?
Which receivers in the 2026 draft class will have the most success in the pros?
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:55:49 EST
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Best team fits for 20 draft prospects: We found matches for Mansoor Delane, Caleb Downs, Denzel Boston
We took 20 NFL draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:14:01 EST
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Miller’s mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:14:01 EST
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Keeping Colts in the family: Why the Irsay sisters are shunning private equity (for now)
Renovations to Lucas Oil Stadium will be costly, and Irsay-Gordon acknowledged diversified funding could help.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:23:00 EST
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How a surprise FaceTime led to 'dream' St. Brown homecoming in Germany
When Detroit plays its international game in Munich next season, it will mark a dream fulfilled for the Lions WR.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:19:46 EST
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2026 fantasy football rankings: Profiling the top 35 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 35 quarterbacks for 2026.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:29:59 EST
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25 trends to know before draft season begins
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:29:59 EST
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Ranking all 32 NFL free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:22:41 EST
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Super Bowl 2027 on ESPN: Date, location, venue, more details
The 2027 Super Bowl will air on ESPN for the first time in network history. Learn more information about Super Bowl LXI festivities now.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:05:38 EST
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