Top NFL Draft cornerback prospect Jermod McCoy healed from ACL tear

Former Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Jermod McCoy speaks to reporters at the NFL scouting combine Thursday at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Photo by Alex Butler/UPI Tennessee's Jermod McCoy, a top 2026 NFL Draft prospect who sat out in 2025 with a torn ACL, is fully healed, he said at the NFL scouting combine Thursday in Indianapolis. McCoy sustained the right knee injury while training in January…

Jets to trade DE Jermaine Johnson II for Titans DT T’Vondre Sweat

1 of 2 | Former New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson is under contract through 2026. Photo courtesy of the New York Jets The New York Jets agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, league sources told UPI on Thursday. The trade can't be officially processed until after March 11, the start of the NFL's new league year.…

Miami DE Rueben Bain says NFL teams unconcerned with arm length

Pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. (L) totaled 9.5 sacks last season for the Miami Hurricanes. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI . | License Photo Former Miami Hurricanes pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. says NFL teams aren't "too concerned" about his arm length, which is considered suboptimal for a prospect. Bain made the comments during his news conference with reporters at the 2026 NFL scouting combine Wednesday at the…

Jaguars, Commanders to participate in 2026 NFL London matchups

The NFL plans to play three regular-season games in London in 2026, including two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo by Daniel Hambury/EPA The Jacksonville Jaguars will host two games in London, while the Washington Commanders will host another 2026 London matchup, the NFL announced Wednesday. The three games will be part of a record nine international matchups played during the 2026 NFL campaign. Game times and…

Dolphins plan to keep Achane, Waddle; open to Tagovailoa trade

1 of 5 | Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (28) is entering the final year of his rookie contract. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo The Miami Dolphins plan to keep De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle, but are open to a Tua Tagovailoa trade, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said Tuesday in Indianapolis. Sullivan's comments came amid continued trade speculation around the franchise,…

Atlanta Falcons to cut quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11

1 of 5 | Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 1,721 yards, with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions last season. File Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI | License Photo The Atlanta Falcons will release quarterback Kirk Cousins on March 11, general manager Ian Cunningham told reporters Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Cunningham said he recently spoke to Cousins and his agents…

Las Vegas Raiders expect to keep DE Maxx Crosby amid trade speculation

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby totaled 10 sacks last season. File Photo by Mike Goulding/UPI | License Photo The Las Vegas Raiders expect to keep defensive end Maxx Crosby in 2026, general manager John Spytek told reporters at the NFL scouting combine Tuesday in Indianapolis. Crosby, who signed a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Raiders in 2025, totaled 44.5 sacks over the last…

Philadelphia Eagles noncommittal on A.J. Brown return, open to offers

1 of 5 | Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown totaled 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven scores over 15 starts last season. File Photo by Laurence Kesterson/UPI | License Photo The Philadelphia Eagles "can't guarantee" wide receiver A.J. Brown will be on their roster next year, coach Nick Siranni told reporters Tuesday. Sirianni and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman met with reporters in…

Detroit Lions to play 2026 home game in Munich, Germany

The Detroit Lions will play a regular-season game next season at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Photo by Anna Szilagyi/EPA The Detroit Lions will be the home team for the NFL's 2026 game in Munich, Germany, the league said Tuesday. Additional details, including the Lions' opponent and the time and date of the game at Allianz Arena, will be announced this spring when the NFL reveals the 2026 schedule. The Lions…

Fernando Mendoza, Arvell Reese lead pre-combine 2026 NFL mock draft

1 of 5 | Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Fernando Mendoza and Arvell Reese lead mty initial NFL mock draft for 2026, ahead of this week's scouting combine. Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy and national championship-winning quarterback from Indiana, is the…

Los Angeles Rams promote Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay (C) promoted pass game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo The Los Angeles Rams promoted pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator. Sources told ESPN, The Athletic and NFL Network about the move on Friday. The Rams also added co-offensive coordinator to quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone's title.…

Chicago Bears ‘step forward’ with plans for Indiana stadium

Chicago Bears fans could need to make travel plans for home games in Indiana if the franchise continues to move forward with plans for a new stadium in Hammond. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo The Chicago Bears stepped forward with plans for an Indiana-based new stadium, with the amended Indiana Senate Bill 27 passing 24-0 out of committee. Lawmakers from the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee…

Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract, clear $43M in cap space

1 of 5 | Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a $450 million contract in 2020. File Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo The Kansas City Chiefs restructured veteran quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract, clearing more than $43.5 million in salary cap space. Sources told NFL Network, OverTheCap.com and ESPN about the maneuver Wednesday. The Chiefs converted $44.05 million of…

San Francisco 49ers to play in NFL’s 2026 Mexico City game

The NFL previously held games in Mexico City in 2005, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/UPI The San Francisco 49ers will be the home team for the NFL's 2026 Mexico City game, the league announced Wednesday. Their opponent -- as well as the time and date for the game at Estadio Banorte -- will be announced this spring when the league reveals the full schedule for 2026-27. The NFL announced Feb. 2…

MLBPA executive director Tony Clark expected to resign

Tony Clark, the executive director of the MLBPA, is expected to step down ahead of the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement. Sources told The Athletic, ESPN and the New York Post about the move on Tuesday. Clark, 53, assumed the position in 2013. The union's CBA with MLB is to expire Dec. 1, with a lengthy labor dispute expected. MLBPA officials did not immediately respond when asked about Clark's resignation. Clark's…

NFL great Mike Singletary wants consistent dominance from 2026 Bears

Former Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was impressed with the team's fight in 2025-26. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo Hall of Famer Mike Singletary praised the 2025 Chicago Bears' fight, but told UPI he hopes to see consistent dominance from the Caleb Williams-led roster in 2026. The Bears, who posted the NFL's No. 6 offense and No. 29 defense, were…