NFL

Sources: Steelers DL Heyward sitting out OTAs

Steelers defensive lineman and reigning Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Cameron Heyward has not attended voluntary offseason workouts and does not plan to attend OTAs as he seeks a contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. ... Continue Reading

K.C.-Pitt, Ravens-Texans play Dec. 25 on Netflix

The Chiefs will play at the Steelers and the Ravens will face the Texans in a pair of Christmas Day games that can be watched on Netflix. ... Continue Reading

Giants to appear on 'Hard Knocks' for 1st time

The Giants are finally going to be on the HBO docuseries "Hard Knocks" in the first offseason version of the long-standing franchise. ... Continue Reading

Jets-Vikings start U.K. slate; Jags play 2 overseas

The Jets and Vikings will play the first game of three straight NFL weeks in London, with the Jaguars set to play back-to-back games in the United Kingdom for the second straight season. ... Continue Reading

Brady has roast regrets due to impact on his kids

Tom Brady said he regretted how his recent live comedy roast on Netflix affected his kids, saying he realized, "I wouldn't do that again." ... Continue Reading

Cousins: Hard feelings on Penix pick not 'helpful'

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said it's not constructive to have hard feelings over his new team drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. ... Continue Reading

Nevada court sides with NFL in Gruden lawsuit

The Nevada Supreme Court sided with the NFL against Jon Gruden, ruling that he was required to file his claim through league arbitration and thus ineligible to sue the NFL for his termination. ... Continue Reading

Netflix airs 2 Christmas games in '24 in new deal

No matchups for the two Christmas Day games that will air on Netflix were revealed, but the four teams involved will play rare Wednesday regular-season contests. ... Continue Reading

Browns' McLeod says 2024 will be final season

Browns safety Rodney McLeod Jr. said on NFL Network's "Total Access" that the 2024 season will be his final one in the NFL. ... Continue Reading

Hendrickson committed to Cincy after trade ask

After a tumultuous offseason that featured a trade request, Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson is firm in his desire to play for the team this season. ... Continue Reading

Rodgers, Jets to visit Niners on MNF in Week 1

Aaron Rodgers' comeback season will open in prime time, as the New York Jets will travel to the San Francisco 49ers to face the defending NFC champions Sept. 9 on ESPN's "Monday Night Football." ... Continue Reading

WR Valdes-Scantling signs 1-year deal with Bills

Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has signed a one-year deal with the Bills, the team announced Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Starters in waiting? Eagles rookies Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean could bring Day 1 impact

Philadelphia's top two picks have clear paths into the starting lineup in a needy secondary. ... Continue Reading

49ers excited about Ricky Pearsall, but when will the first-rounder emerge?

Pearsall joins a 49ers receivers room that's loaded at the moment but will likely have plenty of room in 2025. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Lions signing Goff to $212M extension

The Lions are signing quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. ... Continue Reading