The NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA and NHL joined with their respective players’ unions today to crack down on betting-related harassment of athletes, coaches and families.
“Threatening the safety of an athlete or their family members over a sports bet crosses a bright ethical and criminal line, and it is entirely unacceptable,” the group wrote to gaming regulators in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
The Dolphins have two rookie WRs poised to have roles this season: Caleb Douglas, who has impressed in camp, and Chris Bell, who was recently activated off the NFI list.
"Man, isn't this s--- crazy? I don't even know what to say."
—Browns coach Todd Monken on Dae'Quan Wright's attempted return to LSU after being waived by Cleveland
The #Seahawks# and star Leonard Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $90M extension to keep him in Seattle for the foreseeable future.
The three-time Pro Bowler made one last year and is still in his prime at 32. Now, locked in.
The Seahawks and All Pro DT Leonard Williams are nearing agreement on a three-deal extension, per sources.
Williams is doing another big extension with Seattle after a massive season.
Colts are activating WR Alec Pierce off PUP today, as @mchappell51 reported. Pierce underwent ankle surgery in March and now will start ramping up with hopes of returning for the Colts’ regular-season opener.
The Steelers have restructured the contract of WR DK Metcalf, converting base salary into a signing bonus and creating nearly $18M in 2026 salary cap space.
NFL teams were informed at Wednesday’s league meeting that the three people making replay decisions this season from league headquarters in New York will be replay veterans Mark Butterworth and Mike Annibale, along with former NFL referee and head of the officiating department Al Riveron. Riveron rejoins the league after spending the past four years as the ACC’s supervisor of officials.
NFL said it has reached commercial agreements with three sports betting operators ahead of the 2026 season: DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
Texans RT Braden Smith, who was carted off from practice this week, suffered an injury to his plantar fascia. He could miss “a few weeks”, per a source, but it is not considered a long-term injury.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after he was caught in a prostitution sting in Ohio.