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Team names: How to pick a winner

If you're seeking inspiration for naming your fantasy team, Liz Loza provides a blueprint. ... Continue Reading

16 AFC teams, 16 offseason awards: Sizing up each front office's moves with one superlative

The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster. And how about the Raiders? ... Continue Reading

16 NFC teams, 16 offseason awards: The good -- and most confusing -- additions

Green Bay has a WR logjam. Washington loaded up on veterans. And San Francisco isn't quite ready to rebuild. ... Continue Reading

Source: Steelers renew talks with Fins TE Smith

The Steelers renewed conversations Tuesday with Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith, who is seeking a new contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ... Continue Reading

Seahawks HC scoffs at notion Darnold won't start

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald offered strong support of Sam Darnold after the quarterback struggled some during the first OTA that was open to reporters. ... Continue Reading

Ravens' Flowers: Knee great after sitting playoffs

Ravens Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers was forced to miss the team's postseason after suffering a knee injury, but says his knee is now great and he has "no limits" at OTAs. ... Continue Reading

No 'if': Bengals' Higgins plans on staying healthy

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins says he plans on staying healthy this season after battling multiple soft-tissue injuries last season. ... Continue Reading

Vikings' 'all-time iron man' Marshall dies at 87

Former Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall, a member of the famed Purple People Eaters who played in 282 consecutive games during his 20-year career that ended in 1979, has died after a lengthy hospitalization at age 87. ... Continue Reading

Texans not worried about Stroud's sore shoulder

The Texans have "no concerns" about quarterback C.J. Stroud's limited throwing during spring practices due to "general soreness" in his shoulder, coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

🤔 Myth or reality? Examining the 'Madden curse'

The alleged curse on players who feature on the cover of the iconic NFL game is well known, but has it actually had merit over the past decade? ... Continue Reading

Pack's Clark underwent foot surgery in January

Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark revealed Tuesday after an OTA practice that he underwent surgery in January shortly after the season to fix a problem with his right foot that he said started in Brazil. ... Continue Reading

Cowboys CB Diggs in danger of forfeiting $500K

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is in danger of missing out on $500,000 from his 2025 base salary for not participating in the team's offseason program. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Steelers unlikely to trade for TE Smith

The Steelers are not expected to trade for Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith after engaging in talks with Miami but now will host free agent Gabe Davis on a visit this week ... Continue Reading

Lions' Pro Bowl center Ragnow says he's retiring

Lions center Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, announced his retirement on social media Monday. ... Continue Reading

Diggs at Pats OTA after absence, viral boat video

Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was present for the team's voluntary OTA on Monday after he was absent all last week and made headlines for a video on a boat that had head coach Mike Vrabel stressing the importance of good decision-making. ... Continue Reading