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The top 25 NFL free agents for 2026: Ranking players in line to get PAID this offseason

We listed the NFL's top 25 pending free agents -- including Daniel Jones and George Pickens -- and gave intel on who might return to their current team.

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NFL DRAFT

How has the No. 1 pick fared so far? A look at the up-and-down season for Cam Ward

Tennessee had time to reflect on the play of Ward through the first half of Year 1 during the Week 10 bye.

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NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Do we finally have a clear QB1 in the class?

Has Indiana's Fernando Mendoza separated himself from the QB pack?

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GEARING UP FOR THE WEEKEND

What we’re hearing entering Week 11: Kyler Murray’s future, Giants’ next steps, flawed playoff contenders

Where will Kyler Murray be playing next season? What's next for the Giants? Which 2026 free agents are worth watching? We have the latest.

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Packers' playoff hopes hang in the balance as offense fails to match defense again

The defense wasn't pointing fingers after the offense struggled in a second straight loss.

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'I'M A PATRIOT FOR LIFE'

'Signing bonus?' Gronkowski jokes about contract at Pats retirement ceremony

Patriots owner Robert Kraft asked Rob Gronkowski about a two-day contract, instead of one, at his retirement ceremony, prompting a joke.

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Gronk signs 1-day contract to end his career as a Patriot

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NFL NATION

Why Colts players say Carlie Irsay-Gordon is unlike any other NFL owner

Irsay-Gordon is forging a unique identity as the Colts' owner, from the sidelines to buying fans a round of drinks in a Berlin bar.

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'I'm sure it's a beautiful city, but who cares?' Commanders eyeing win in Madrid

Washington finds itself in a place it hoped it had left in its rearview mirror after 2024's magical season.

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How the Browns' draft class is performing halfway through the season

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Three reasons why the Ravens turned around their defense

18hJamison Hensley

Vikings coach O'Connell lives with mistakes so J.J. McCarthy can learn

18hKevin Seifert

How the 49ers have relied on rookie class development amid injuries

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SIGNALL-CALLER JAB EXCHANGE

DOES SIZE MATTER?

'His hands are small': QBs Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield trade jokes ahead of Bucs-Bills

The two quarterbacks engaged in some lighthearted banter heading into their Week 11 Buccaneers-Bills showdown.

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HOT TOPICS

A.J. Brown: I don't care if I'm misunderstood

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Kurt Warner loves Dan Campbell taking over playcalling for the Lions

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HUNTER USAGE CONCERNS

Answering key questions on Travis Hunter's future after season-ending knee injury

What is an LCL injury? How long will Hunter be sidelined? Here's what we know about his future.

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Spears: Playing both sides of the ball may not be feasible for Hunter

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Facts to guide your Week 11 feelings about Jameson Williams, Derrick Henry, and ... Jonnu Smith?

Liz Loza gives you reasons to embrace the possibilities of big games from unlikely sources.

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Rankings for Week 11

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats.

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