National Football League

Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will officially play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term contracts passed.

Police investigation of Jets' Smith no longer active

An investigation of Geno Smith for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery last month is no longer active, and the New York Jets quarterback will not be charged.

Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at age 89

Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair died Tuesday in Houston at age 89, the team said.

Cowboys' Snowden suspended 3 games by NFL

Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 season, according to the NFL's transactions wire.

Rams' Jackson won't face felony, set for diversion

The Rams' Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in June, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed to ESPN.

Packers sign LB McDuffie to one-year extension

The Packers signed veteran linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a contract extension Monday.

Free agent Diggs: No WR2 in NFL better than me

Free agent Stefon Diggs says he is better than any No. 2 wide receiver currently on an NFL roster.

Niners part owner agrees to purchase Seahawks

A group led by Niners limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seahawks, with sources telling ESPN the selling price will be a record $9.612 billion. The Khosla family will be required to divest its interest in the 49ers.

🏈 Meet the family set to buy the Seahawks

Vinod Khosla is a prominent venture capitalist, and his wife, Neeru, is an education philanthropist.