NFL

Favre's defamation suit vs. auditor to move forward

A defamation lawsuit filed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre against Mississippi Auditor Shad White for his comments on a welfare scandal will move forward after Mississippi's Supreme Court on Thursday denied White's appeal to dismiss the lawsuit. ... Continue Reading

Stefanski downplays Gabriel getting first QB reps

While third-round pick Dillon Gabriel -- not Shedeur Sanders -- took the first half-dozen snaps in rookie minicamp Friday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski downplayed it, saying the QB competition will be an "all-encompassing evaluation." ... Continue Reading

Jets rookie Taylor fine with name 'expectations'

Some might call the expectations from being related to a pair of Hall of Famers a burden. Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor considers it a blessing. ... Continue Reading

🏈 Our grades for the George Pickens trade

Pickens is headed to Dallas for draft picks. Did the Cowboys solve their WR2 problem -- and did the Steelers create one? Let's size up the move. ... Continue Reading

'I know you, dummy': Lamar Jackson acts as pre-audition judge on Druski's 'Coulda Been Records'

Contestants had to get approved by the Ravens quarterback for an official audition with Druski. ... Continue Reading

Pats DC Williams dealing with medical condition

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team at rookie minicamp as he is "working through a medical condition," coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday. ... Continue Reading

Panthers cut Clowney; RB Brooks out for season

The Panthers released pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a series of moves Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Pickens on Lamb team-up: Can't double us both

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens envisions big things in his impending pairing with quarterback Dak Prescott and Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Giants' edge rusher Dimukeje tears pec

Edge rusher Victor Dimukeje tore a pectoral muscle last month during offseason workouts with the New York Giants, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL team: Where all 32 could still upgrade

NFL teams have added to their rosters through free agency, trades and the draft, but they all have at least one position that still needs a boost. ... Continue Reading

Taylor backs Fields: 'I'm here to support' Jets QB

Tyrod Taylor threw his full support behind Justin Fields as the Jets' starting QB. ... Continue Reading

Saleh: 'Cool concepts' in store for 2nd 49ers stint

Returning defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said his loyalty to the 49ers is a product not just of the chance they initially provided him in 2017 but of how they stuck by him when his first two years as coordinator didn't go well. ... Continue Reading

Brady to Sanders: Use draft slide 'as motivation'

Tom Brady, appearing on the "IMPAULSIVE" podcast, said he texted Shedeur Sanders and told him that he needs to use his draft slide as motivation. ... Continue Reading

NFL draft picks who landed with the perfect team: Bowen's best fits for 15 rookies

Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15 who could thrive, including Seahawks guard Grey Zabel. ... Continue Reading

Power Rankings: Re-shuffling all 32 teams after the draft

Which franchises improved with their draft picks and offseason moves? ... Continue Reading