A civil lawsuit has been filed in Mississippi that attempts to recoup lost welfare money earmarked to address poverty, and former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is among 38 entities named in the suit.… MORE

A team of people and computers have a massive task every season: create as “fair” an NFL schedule as logistically possible. And do it within a system that can produce literally trillions of possibilit… MORE

Washington head coach Ron Rivera was named the winner of the 2022 George Halas Award by the Professional Football Writers of America on Monday.The award is given to an NFL player, coach or staff me… MORE

The Detroit Lions signed No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson to his slotted rookie contract, a four-year deal worth a guaranteed $35.7 million, his agent said Monday.It includes a signing bonus of… MORE

Former All-Pro defensive tackle Marcell Dareus worked out for the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.Dareus, 32, spent nine seasons in the NFL but has not played since undergoing season-ending core muscl… MORE

The New York Jets released veteran guard Greg Van Roten on Friday, clearing $3.5 million in cap space.The move came one day after the Jets claimed guard Nate Herbig off waivers from the Philadelphi… MORE

Las Vegas Raiders president Dan Ventrelle no longer is with the team after a short stay in his new role.”Dan Ventrelle is no longer with the organization. We will have no further comment at this ti… MORE

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to sign free agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy as early as Thursday, NFL Network and USA Today reported.Van Noy is in for a visit with the Chargers. He was release… MORE

Magic Johnson reportedly joined the group led by 76ers and Flyers owner Josh Harris bidding to purchase the Denver Broncos.Sportico reported Thursday that Johnson would be part of Harris’ bid, with… MORE

The New Orleans Saints on Wednesday introduced the newest member of their defensive secondary and the return of native son Tyrann Mathieu.Mathieu signed a three-year contract worth $33 million earl… MORE

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton is recovering from a shoulder “cleanup” procedure, general manager Brett Veach confirmed.”He’s going through a little bit of a rehab now, so hopefully we… MORE

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 13 in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Germany.The NFL announced the international schedule for the 2022 season W… MORE

The writing could be on the wall for Ryan Tannehill after the Tennessee Titans picked Liberty quarterback Malik Willis in the third round of last week’s NFL draft.While Tannehill has two seasons re… MORE

Four players from the NFL’s International Player Pathway program were added to AFC South rosters on Tuesday.The quartet includes two players form the United Kingdom, with defensive lineman Adedayo… MORE

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $51 million with $34.5 million in guarantees, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.Jarrett, 29, is now… MORE

The Houston Texans signed free agent defensive end Mario Addison on Monday, according to multiple reports.Addison, 34, played the past two seasons with the Buffalo Bills, where he recorded 59 tackl… MORE

The NFL’s six-game suspension of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins led several sportsbooks to shift their futures odds for the Arizona Cardinals.Arizona moved from +1200 to win the NFC to +1500 at Draf… MORE

The Los Angeles Chargers are declining the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, NFL Network reported Monday.Tillery, who would have been guaranteed a $10.753 million salary for the… MORE

The Washington Commanders are signing free-agent guard Trai Turner to a one-year, $3 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.Turner, 28, was selected in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the… MORE

The Atlanta Falcons are set to release veteran running back Mike Davis in a move that will save the team $2.5 million against the salary cap, according to reports on Monday.Davis, 29, rushed for 50… MORE

The New Orleans Saints are planning an “aggressive push” to sign free agent Tyrann Mathieu after failing to land a safety in the draft, ESPN reported Sunday.Mathieu, who was born and raised in New… MORE

Kevin Colbert has stepped aside as general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers — a retirement he announced earlier this year to come following the conclusion of the NFL draft.Colbert, 65, had been… MORE

The Chicago Bears agreed to release quarterback Nick Foles on Saturday after failing to find a trade partner for the former Super Bowl MVP.Bears general manager Ryan Poles said in March the team wa… MORE

Brock Purdy is the latest “Mr. Irrelevant” despite playing the most relevant position in football.The Iowa State quarterback earned that tag by being the 262nd and final selection of this year’s se… MORE

Odds were very slim that Sam Howell would hear his name called on the initial day of the NFL draft, but it seemed certain he would be selected on the second.Instead, it took until Day Three and the… MORE