The last two teams standing in the 2025 season will kick off their 2026 training camps on Friday. Veteran players for the Seahawks and Patriots will report to camp and both teams will hold their first practices of the summer on Saturday. The Cardinals and Panthers, who play in the Hall of Fame Game, became the first two teams to open camp earlier this week. The Seahawks and Patriots are reporting ahead of other teams because they will play the first game of the regular season on September 9 in Seattle . The Seahawks are hosting the game because they beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. The Rams and 49ers will have their full squads in camp on Saturday and the remaining 26 teams will get things going on July 28
It’s been an eventful two years for former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. After the Steelers went 3-0 down the stretch to close the 2023 season under Mason Rudolph , clinching a playoff berth in the process, the writing appeared to be on the wall for the University of Pittsburgh product. The Steelers signed Russell Wilson on the first day of the 2024 league year, which led to Pickett requesting a trade. Pittsburgh sent him to Philadelphia , and he was the backup quarterback to Jalen Hurts when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. In the 2025 offseason, Pickett was traded once again, as he was dealt to the Cleveland Browns for a fourth-round pick. According to Pickett’s former college coach, Pat Narduzzi, the trade away from Philadelphia is a move that Pickett wanted very badly. “The Eagles did not want to trade him,” Narduzzi said on 99.9 The Fan . “He begged to be traded because he wanted to compete, and he felt like he wasn’t going to have a chance to beat out Jalen Hurts.” Pickett competed throughout the spring and summer of 2025 to be the Browns’ starter alongside Joe Flacco , Dillon Gabriel , and Shedeur Sanders . When it was made clear Flacco would be the starter, the Browns traded Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders . He now finds himself with the Carolina Panthers after signing as a free agent. Let us know what you think in the comments . Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more! Ben Roethlisberger says Steelers should release Mason Rudolph Steelers’ Mike McCarthy named coach on hot seat in 2026 Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark releases statement following ESPN firing Steelers WR Roman Wilson listed as player with most on the line in 2026 Former Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell arrested in Ohio
With 50 days until the 2026 NFL season begins, this article provides a comprehensive refresher on key events and storylines. It covers Super Bowl LXI being broadcast by ESPN for the first time, the game's placement on Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend, and its venue at SoFi Stadium. The article also highlights a Week 1 rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, noting it's the third time in recent history that Super Bowl participants have met in the subsequent season opener. It briefly touches on the four teams that have never appeared in a Super Bowl, mentioning the Detroit Lions' recent performance as the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married . The long-rumored tying of the knot between the pop star and football player finally became reality on July 3 in the heart of the most popular city in the world. Accompanied by countless guests inside the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, Kelce and Swift settled on forever. It was an event that ruffled some feathers in the midst of America's 250th birthday celebration, but also garnered plenty of attention as one of the more famous weddings in recent memory. MORE: Which sports stars were at the Kelce-Swift wedding? Celebrities, athletes and more filled the venue to witness the occasion. Phones weren't allowed inside, but that didn't stop people from reacting after its conclusion. Pictures from the event starting pouring in on July 4 and plenty across the sports world were showing off their formal attire for the evening. From the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' Baker Mayfield to NFL Network's Rich Eisen and NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, there is something for everyone. Here's a look at the reaction around the sports world to the wedding and the photos being shared: Recently retired QB Russell Wilson and his wife, Grammy-award winning singer Ciara, pose on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and wife Olivia Culpo attend Abercrombie & Fitch's Star-Studded Fashion Presentation at the Super Bowl as “Official Fashion Partner of the NFL" on February 07, 2026 in San Francisco, California. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Swift and Kelce are married: Reaction, photos from around sports world
In case you haven't heard, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married . The pop star and NFL star are about to tie the knot relatively soon, even if no one knows the date for certain. Rumors have swirled that the venue for the big event is New York City's Madison Square Garden, but, like the date, that information remains classified. One way or another, a conclusion is coming soon. That's because Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs will report to training camp at the end of July, leaving little time to hold a wedding before it's back to business. Then there is the added nugget that the potential date is somewhere between July 2 and July 4. In other words, it might be wedding week. Onlookers have been camped outside MSG trying to get a look at what could be in the venue's immediate future. There has been the red carpet rollout, TMZ's report that a castle is being installed inside the arena and plenty more. For fans of the couple, the big day is coming soon. For those on the opposite end of the spectrum, it'll all be over soon enough. Here's a look at some of the people that could be in attendance and what else to know about the event: Recently retired QB Russell Wilson and his wife, Grammy-award winning singer Ciara, pose on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and wife Olivia Culpo attend Abercrombie & Fitch's Star-Studded Fashion Presentation at the Super Bowl as “Official Fashion Partner of the NFL" on February 07, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Recently retired QB Russell Wilson and his wife, Grammy-award winning singer Ciara, pose on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and wife Olivia Culpo attend Abercrombie & Fitch's Star-Studded Fashion Presentation at the Super Bowl as “Official Fashion Partner of the NFL" on February 07, 2026 in San Francisco, California. There isn't a confirmed guest list for the wedding at this time. However, some have either announced or indicated they will be in attendance for Kelce and Swift's big day. One of the most notable NFL-affiliated members set to attend is Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. The coach picked up his suit on June 25 , according to an Instagram post from Kansas City-based Peters Clothiers. That comes on the heels of Reid joking about fitting into the tuxedo during an appearance on "The Stephen A. Smith Show" in May. "Well, listen, I've cut back on the cheeseburgers a bit now that I'm older so I can get in the tuxedo," Reid said. "There's a chance I'll be there." During minicamp, Reid pointed out that Kelce had been involved in the team's offseason activities despite the looming wedding. "Can't talk about it," Reid said, joking about the wedding . "Can't talk about it. Listen, [Travis Kelce] been here most of the offseason, if not the whole one. He's been around, and it's good to have him here. He did the mandatory camp and did a nice job there, so it's good to have him back in and rolling. "He's very excited. You see no distractions with that and the wedding. If it's like when I got married, my wife did everything, so I just kind of followed her lead on it and showed up, right? Maybe he's doing more but he looks like he's pretty focused in on this job here, too." Kelce was a groomsman at Mahomes' wedding in 2022 and conventional wisdom suggests the teammate will return the favor in this case. Mahomes is just one of many Chiefs that will almost certainly be in attendance. Given the nature of NFL teams, Kelce likely invited most, if not all, of his current and former teammates, coaching staff and others. Kittle has already joked about breaking the strict no gift rule put in place for the wedding. "Let's see, they said absolutely no gifts," Kittle said during an interview with ExtraTV . "But I was thinking, Travis, for some reason, likes old coins, so I might get him an old coin. "Sounds [... truncated ...]
Last week we asked y’all how the second quarterback spot would shake out during training camp. The Carolina Panthers have three guys vying to back up Bryce Young between Will Grier , Haynes King , and Kenny Pickett. All of them have stories to root for and all of them have reasons to doubt why they’ll make a career in the NFL. Grier, unsurprisingly, has fans the least excited this season. The Charlotte-area native began his career with the Panthers in 2019, before being cut after the 2021 Sam Darnold trade. That was the end of the Ron Rivera era and the start of the Matt Rhule fiasco. He has since spent time with five other NFL teams. He clearly has shown something in practice that teams are willing to keep taking a chance on, but most fans are not ready to revisit the memories stirred up by Grier’s return. The hopes of most fans rest either in pedigree or potential. This seems about right for this portion of the off season. Pickett was the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons struggling to put it all together with the Pittsburgh Steelers . After the Steelers signed Russell Wilson in 2024, Pickett requested what became the first of many trades. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles , who traded him to the Cleveland Browns , who traded him to the Las Vegas Raiders. That took him through 2025 and the end of his rookie contract and up to his signing this off season with the Panthers. Long story short, he seems a serviceable back up, but folks should pump the breaks if they think he’s going to compete for anything beyond the number two spot. For all that Pickett is a known quantity at this point, King is nothing but unheralded potential. He was an electric, dual-threat quarterback for Georgia Tech (a school that is no longer synonymous with the triple-option), but he wasn’t quite successful enough to garner much draft attention. For all that he was a fun college quarterback, the fact that he went undrafted should give anyone pause in forecasting his future in an already quarterback hungry league. That said, some folks are excited about his potential as a Taysom Hill-type role for the Panthers. Anything can happen in training camp and the preseason, but my expectation would be for the Pickett to win the back up job and King to make a home for himself on the practice squad. With fierce competition at wide receiver and cornerback, it seems unlikely that Dave Canales and Dan Morgan are going to find room on the 53-man roster for a third quarterback. Checkout FanDuel , the official sportsbook partner of SB Nation
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has had a storied career. His four MVP awards are the second-most all-time, trailing only Peyton Manning , and he ranks top five in passing yards and touchdowns. On top of all of his accolades, Rodgers is largely regarded as one of the best pure passers in the history of the sport. And according to Tom Brady, there is no one better when it comes to throwing the football than Rodgers. “There’s no greater passer of the football than Aaron Rodgers,” Brady said on Stick To Football . “I mean… you see everyone do it and then you see one person throw the ball that much better. Aaron Rodgers was incredible… the way [the ball] comes out of his hand, the way that it spins and delivers with the pace and with the accuracy. There’s only probably three people in the history of the NFL that could do it like him.” Rodgers and Brady are two of the ten best quarterbacks to ever play the game. And depending on who you ask, both rank inside the top five. In the Top 30 quarterbacks of the Super Bowl era panel put together by myself last summer, Brady was the unanimous No. 1 quarterback of all-time, while Rodgers ranked No. 6. The two faced each other five times in the regular season and once in the playoffs, Brady holding a 4-2 record over Rodgers. We very nearly got Brady vs. Rodgers in Super Bowl XLIX. Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers led the Seattle Seahawks 19-7 with just over two minutes left before Green Bay ’s defense and special teams fell apart. The Seahawks came back and won in overtime, leading to their second straight Super Bowl appearance and eventual loss to Brady and the New England Patriots on the infamous Russell Wilson interception to Malcolm Butler . Let us know what you think in the comments . Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more! Steelers unable to draft QB Brendan Sorsby, per NFL ruling T.J. Watt welcoming change with Mike McCarthy as he chases return to dominance Steelers under the radar defender named big winner of offseason Four trades the Steelers should make before training camp Mike McCarthy is exactly who Pat Freiermuth needed
The NFL formally announced training camp dates and locations for all 32 teams this week, including the list of joint practices in which two teams share a practice field. Unsurprisingly, the Kansas City Chiefs are not included among the 28 teams scheduled to practice against another franchise this preseason. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has long held firm in his stance against scheduling joint practices. It has become a common part of the preseason across the league; as recently as 2024, the Chiefs were one of only two teams not to participate in any. He explained himself at the start of the 2024 season’s training camp . “The way we go about it,” Reid said, “I think we go fast, we practice hard, we do that amongst ourselves, and the guys challenge each other. I don’t think there’s a better way to do it if your guys are willing to do that. Our guys are up for that challenge. “Plus, you’re not giving things away — you can’t help but do that,” Reid noted. “And you’re not having those skirmishes that you get in some of these intersquad deals. No matter how much you talk, if you put on a different uniform, you’re the enemy. It doesn’t matter if it’s joint practices or not.” The Chiefs will be joined by the Pittsburgh Steelers , Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions as the only four teams to keep everything in-house this training camp
[ Ed. note: Last week we ran two posts here ranking active NFL QBs by their number of good games and bad games . As a key metric we used ESPN’s proprietary Total QBR, which prompted some comments about how the classic passer rating might be a more appropriate and transparent metric to use, also because it explicitly omits a QB’s running game. This post addresses that. ] Dak Prescott’s Wikipedia page contains an entire subsection dedicated to the NFL records he set in his rookie season. Those records include the rookie record for wins (13), the rookie passer rating record (104.3), the rookie completion percentage record (67.8%), and many others – and that’s not even counting the many Cowboys franchise records he broke. But the one record that stood out to me is the first one listed: Prescott finished his 2016 rookie regular season with a record 11 games with an over 100 NFL passer rating, breaking the rookie record of 9 games set by Russell Wilson in 2012. 11 games with a 100+ NFL passer rating is a feat that had previously only been surpassed five times in NFL history: 1994: Steve Young (12 games) 2010: Tom Brady (12) 2011: Aaron Rodgers (13) 2011: Tom Brady (12) 2016: Matt Ryan (12) When the NFL passer rating (not to be confused with ESPN’s QBR) was initially developed in 1973, the objective was to create a single number that would differentiate between outstanding, excellent, average, and poor performances. Below are the metrics that the developers of the formula felt best denoted those performances, and which they combined into the passer rating we know today. body .sbnu-legacy-content-table td, body .sbnu-legacy-content-table th, body .sbnu-legacy-content-table { border: 1px solid #000 !important; border-collapse: collapse !important; } body .sbnu-legacy-content-table td, body .sbnu-legacy-content-table th { padding: 4px 6px !important; } Completion Percentage Yards per Attempt Touchdown Percentage Interception Percentage Passer Rating Outstanding 70% 11.0 10% 1.5% 133.3 Excellent 60% 9.0 7.5% 3.5% 100.0 Average 50% 7.0 5% 5.5% 66.7 Poor 30% 3.0 0% 9.5% 0.0 In 1973, a passer rating of 66.7 was considered average, which was slightly above the league average passer rating of 61.7 at the time. 53 years later, the NFL average has improved by a staggering 30 points. In 2025, the NFL average passer rating was 91.4, and a 66.7 passer rating today would be considered a “poor” game by a QB. In 1973, a rating of exactly 100.0 was considered an “excellent” game, and while in today’s pass-happy NFL a passer rating of 100.0 may not be considered “excellent” anymore, it is still a pretty good performance any way you look at it. Last year, for example, NFL QBs combined for 199 games with a passer rating over 100 in 544 opportunities. Pro-Football-Reference.com shows that there are 77 active QBs in the NFL today who have thrown for a 100+ passer rating at least once in their career. The combined W/L record of those QBs in games with a 100+ rating is 1,377-411-6 for an impressive .768 winning percentage. Simply put, the higher your passer rating, the more you’re putting your team in a position to succeed. If we slot last year’s 544 games by passer rating tiers, these are the W/L records for each tier: Outstanding (>133): . 897 (35-4) Excellent (>100): 0.729 (147-54-2) Average (66.7-99.9): 0.423 (104-142) Poor (<66.7): 0.211 (20-75) If we accept that a 100+ rating in a game is a “good” performance by the QB, it follows that a QB with a lot of 100+ rating games is a good, perhaps even excellent, quarterback. And with all that out of the way, here’s a look at 35 active NFL QBs with at least 20 starts along with their “good game percentage” as well as 19 retired QBs for reference. We’ll look at the QBs with fewer than 20 starts a little further down this post. body .sbnu-legacy-content-table td, body .sbnu-legacy-content-table th, body .sbnu-legacy-content-table { border: 1px solid #000 !important;
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The Miami Dolphins took a hacksaw to their roster this offseason — setting a new league record for dead cap charges at $179 million. The team cutting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa contributed a whopping $99.2 million to that astronomical figure. Yesterday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN released an article in which he informally polled 11 coaches and personnel executives around the National Football League asking if they felt the Dolphins were influenced by the extreme dead-cap charges the Denver Broncos were willing to incur when releasing former starting quarterback Russell Wilson ($85 million in deap cap) just two offseasons ago. “ Many respondents believed Miami’s offseason strategy was a progression from what the Broncos did two years ago, ” wrote Legwold. In the two seasons following Wilson’s release in Denver, the Broncos went 24-10 in regular season games, made the playoffs twice and advanced to the AFC Championship Game this past January. If not for an ankle injury to quarterback Bo Nix , they could have easily represented the conference in this year’s Super Bowl. The Dolphins and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan would be thrilled to replicate those results — even if the process were to take a bit longer than it did for Denver. Miami signed their new signal-caller — Malik Willis — this offseason, and hope that his steady leadership and insane athletic ability can expedite their rebuilding process. While the Dolphins are no longer in dire straits when it comes to cap space — the team gained more than $21 million in post-June 1st savings earlier this month — it is next offseason when they should be flush with money to burn. Spotrac currently projects Miami to have nearly $114 million to spend in 2027 if they choose to do so. With careful decision making, plus a little bit of luck, the Dolphins could find themselves following in the footsteps of the Broncos sooner than some expect
The defending Super Bowl champions aren't the betting favorites to repeat — either as NFL champions or as division winners. That distinction has gone to the Rams . "I think I'd be lying if I said there wasn't a little extra motivation from hearing that type of stuff," Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams told reporters on Thursday. "There's extra chips on our shoulder. We just came off of a Super Bowl winning season. People are still giving other people favorites over us. But at the same time, like I said, it's always about us, it's about our process. I think that is still adding fuel to the fire for guys. At the same time we're going to stick to our process regardless of what other people outside may think." Currently, the Rams are +100 favorites to win the NFC West. The Seahawks' odds are +205. The Rams are also favored to win the Super Bowl, at +550. The Bills and Ravens have +1000 odds, with the Seahawks at +1100. That's a good development for the Seahawks. It avoids complacency, and it gives the Seahawks a useful kick in the butt as they try to climb the mountain for a second straight season
The Denver Broncos have extended head coach Sean Payton's contract through the 2030 season after a successful three-year tenure where he has led the team to a 32-19 record and an AFC Championship Game appearance. Payton has orchestrated a significant turnaround for the team since his hiring in 2023, ending a seven-year playoff drought. With rookie quarterback Bo Nix showing progress and the team acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, the Broncos are setting their sights on a Super Bowl in 2026
Jaxson Dart is identified as a prime QB breakout candidate for the 2026 fantasy football season. Despite being drafted as QB12, projections place him as QB9, with strong performance metrics in his rookie year, even without his top target, Malik Nabers, for much of the season
In Today’s Links: AJ Barner wants to be great, further reflections on the career of Mr. Unlimited, Jamie Sheriff aiming to earn more snaps, a look at the Seattle Seahawks’ depth, and a little bit more. Happy Monday! Hope that it’s going well so far. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks! #np I Walked with a Bugs Bunny Bendy Toy by Melotones What are the Cardinals: Whales or Weasels? – Seaside Joe The Seahawks play the Cardinals in Week 2, so what should fans expect from Arizona this year? ‘No drop-off’: Intensity stood out to Wyman at Seahawks OTAs – Seattle Sports Dave Wyman didn’t see any signs of a Super Bowl hangover during Seattle ’s OTA practices. Seahawks’ AJ Barner ready to show what he can do now that he’s healthy – The Seattle Times Seahawks tight end AJ Barner had two surgeries after the Super Bowl as he dealt with several injuries. He’s ready to show what he can do now that he’s healthy. Video: Reflecting on Russell Wilson’s Seahawks career – Seahawks Draft Blog Reflecting on Russell Wilson’s Seahawks career Will The Third Time Be The Charm For Jamie Sheriff? – si.com After two NFL seasons that featured not a lot of time on the field, Jamie Sheriff will get an opportunity to impact the EDGE room in Seattle. The Most Important Non-Stars to Help the 2026 Seahawks Run it Forward – Sea Hawkers Podcast In a game of inches, our 2025 Seahawks were simply more complete than any other team in the NFL. And as our rival Rams push in all the chips for one more run with Stafford , we think these non-star Seahawks are positioned for a VERY important 2026 as we look to Run it Forward!!! An offensive weapon the Cardinals should consider trading – Revenge of the Birds This year’s offense is running back-heavy The Brandon Aiyuk saga has a new chapter—one involving a hat – Niners Nation Not quite Mr. Big Chest territory, but surreal nonetheless. Has Davante Adams hit ‘the wall’? – Turf Show Times Is Adams’ drop in production due to age or scheme?
Russell Wilson announced his retirement earlier this week , ending the 14-year career of by far the best quarterback in Seattle Seahawks franchise history. While the past few years have not represented the best of Wilson, any sensible fan will remember the grander times, including when Wilson lifted Seattle’s first Lombardi Trophy 12 years ago. This weekend’s discussion post is all about sharing your favorite Wilson plays. There are no shortage of off-script magical moments he’s pulled off, maybe most chaotically this circus act that had Bruce Arians in shambles when Seattle beat the Arizona Cardinals . Or against the team he dominated forever, the San Francisco 49ers… Oh yeah, and the Los Angeles Rams can get some of this… And there were the clutch moments. More specifically the clutch moments in the playoffs. He has two game-winning touchdown passes in NFC Championships, but one was certainly more memorable than the other. In the regular season, he gave us walkoffs… …And he gave us an instant classic in a year in which he had to carry far more of the offense than is reasonable. We haven’t even relived his scrambles and his dominant performances as a rusher, including his three rushing touchdowns in the first half against the Buffalo Bills as a rookie. What a ride it’s been. And to think, the NFL’s tribute video included 22 minutes of his moon balls . There are few quarterbacks in the history of the sport with a deadlier deep ball than Russ. Tell us your favorite Wilson plays in the comments! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system!
In Today’s Links: a look at the Seattle Seahawks’ current salary cap situation post-Derick Hall extension, the Russell Wilson HOF debate, Byron Murphy calls out his haters, and just a little bit more. Happy Saturday. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks! #np Family Tree by Ethel Cain Derick Hall contract details reveal a Seahawks-friendly $42 million extension – Seaside Joe Seahawks took little long-term risk with immediate salary cap benefits Stacy: What the Russell Wilson HOF debate should be focused on – Seattle Sports Russell Wilson may have won a Super Bowl because of the Legion of Boom. But that’s the wrong thing to focus on when debating if he should be in the Hall of Fame. Fully healthy, Seahawks’ Rylie Mills eager to build on his Super Bowl sack | Notebook – The Seattle Times Rylie Mills made one of the Super Bowl’s signature plays after missing most of his rookie season with a knee injury. Now healthy, Mills is… Ready for ‘Next Chapter,’ Rylie Mills Poised to Capture Bigger Role on Seahawks’ Defensive Line – Emerald City Spectrum In their 50 seasons as a franchise, the Seattle Seahawks have appeared in four Super Bowls, with unexpected stars from Kelly Herndon to Malcolm Smith to Chris Matthews shining in every single one of those games regardless of the final outcome. Byron Murphy Quietly Addresses Being Overlooked for All-Pro – si.com Byron Murphy II might not be calling out the ones who overlooked him for All-Pro, but its on his mind. Is Russell Wilson a Hall of Famer? QB has a path to Canton, but it’s complicated – The Athletic No recent NFL star has needed the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s mandatory five-year waiting period more than Russell Wilson needs it right now. UFL 2026 playoffs begin. The former Cardinals involved – Revenge of the Birds The Arizona Cardinals have spent a lot of time in this year’s offseason in an attempt to get their roster in better shape. Hiring an offensive-minded head coach has mandated this. 49ers LT Trent Williams shares why this contract might be his last in the NFL – Niners Nation 49ers LT Trent Williams brought up family as a reason he might hang the cleats up 2 years from now. Kyren Williams is still too underrated – Turf Show Times Surprisingly, the answer is a resounding yes!
Good morning, New York Giants fans! Is Russell Wilson a Hall of Fame quarterback? Not ahead of Eli Manning NY Giants Odell Beckham hopes to be ‘great asset’ for Malik Nabers Do athletes returning to New York teams usually succeed? Brian Daboll’s final Giants mandatory minicamp in June 2025 called for only two days and fewer than four hours of practice: a two-hour session on day one and a 75-minute practice on day two. John Harbaugh’s minicamp schedule is a lot different. Harbaugh’s Giants are scheduled to practice for two and a half hours on Monday, two and a half hours on Tuesday and another 75 minutes on Wednesday in the final tune-up for late July’s grueling training camp in West Virginia. That’s six plus hours in the summer afternoon heat, including two practices that will run the maximum length allowed under the NFL’s and NFLPA’s collective bargaining agreement at two and a half hours under rules of phase three of the offseason program. The Giants are finished with organized team activities. And next week, they’ll wrap up their first set of spring practices under coach John Harbaugh, when they hold a mandatory minicamp from Monday through Wednesday. These three practices will be similar to what the Giants did during OTAs. They are no-pads, no-contact sessions. The New York Giants finished 4-13 last season and are focused on building around potential franchise quarterback Jaxson Dart. They were flushed with draft capital to do so. They took dynamic linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 overall and guard Francis Mauigoa with the 10th pick after acquiring it for Dexter Lawrence . Second-round cornerback Colton Hood represented terrific value with starting-caliber upside. Malachi Fields should assist the offense, and late-round linebacker Jack Kelly has a pathway. The Giants remain in the early stages of their rebuild, but they took a proper step via the 2026 NFL Draft. Before 9/11, the Twin Towers stood tall and proud in the distance from East Rutherford, N.J., for the New York Football Giants. On a June day in this 25th anniversary year of the terror attack that changed everything, for everyone, everywhere, John Harbaugh called a surprise team breakfast where he informed his players that there would be no practice, but an educational trip instead The 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Harbaugh used the outing to underscore the franchise’s enduring connection to the city and its people, reminding everyone of the responsibility that comes with wearing the Giants uniform. “The thing that just always gets to me is the unbelievable, incredible acts of bravery, the courage that people have in moments when they least expect it,” said Harbaugh. “It’s amazing to me how people respond in these types of situations, especially in this country.” Cowboys, Malachi Lawrence agree to 4-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal | Blogging the Boysl Titans WR Wan’Dale Robinson wearing No. 4 to honor late friend Rondale Moore | NFL.com Dan Campbell: Jahmyr Gibbs is going to be our bell cow now | Pro Football Talk What Buffalo’s fresh-faced team showed at OTAs | ESPN.com Bears board of directors votes to explore Indiana as priority location for new stadium | The Athletic Have a Giants-related question? E-mail it to bigblueview@gmail.com and it might be featured in our weekly mailbag. BBV on X: Follow @BigBlueView | Ed Valentine: @Valentine_Ed | Threads: @ed.valentine Bluesky: @edvalentine BBV on Facebook: Click here to like the Big Blue View Facebook page BBV on YouTube: Subscribe to the Big Blue View YouTube channel BBV on Instagram: Click here to follow our Instagram page
With the Los Angeles Rams making significant offseason moves including acquiring corner Trent McDuffie and trading for Myles Garrett, the Seattle Seahawks, reigning Super Bowl champions, are contemplating a major trade of their own. The Seahawks Syndicate panel will discuss potential moves, with topics including Russell Wilson's Hall of Fame candidacy, Nolan Teasley's move to the Vikings, Derick Hall's contract extension, and more
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