PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are increasing their options at cornerback, acquiring Jakorian Bennett from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker on Monday night, a league source confirmed to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Pending a physical, Bennett will become the newest member of the Eagles’ secondary that is seeking...Read more

NEW YORK — Don’t expect to see Deion Sanders at Cleveland Browns training camp.

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders remains low on the Browns’ depth chart and told his famous father not to come watch him at a practice this summer.

“I don’t want him coming to see me right now, because I want to get to where I want to go, then for him ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday.

McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has not played since the Vikings’ preseason opener one year ago, when McCarthy suffered the torn meniscus in ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office will not pursue charges against Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman, who was arrested on suspicion of felony weapons possession Friday night, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Department records.

Perryman was arrested after deputies allegedly discovered five firearms — ...Read more

NEW YORK — The Kelce family is mourning the loss of Maureen Anne Maguire, who was the girlfriend of Travis and Jason Kelce’s father, Ed.

The dad of the NFL stars confirmed the news over the weekend, sharing an obituary to his Facebook page that revealed she “passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones” and described her as a “...Read more

NEW YORK — This is hardly Jerry Jones’ first rodeo.

Throughout his 36-year ownership of the Dallas Cowboys, Jones has dug in during drawn-out contract negotiations with star players from Emmitt Smith to Dak Prescott.

The latest is pass rusher Micah Parsons, who requested a trade last week as contract discussions stagnated.

“This is ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley has declined President Donald Trump’s invitation to serve on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, which was part of an executive order he signed on Thursday.

The All-Pro running back said Monday that given his busy schedule with the NFL season impending, he and his family decided it would...Read more

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary signed a two-year contract extension Monday, the team announced. The extension is worth $30 million, according to McGary’s agent Collin Roberts.

McGary, 30, was set to become a free agent after the completion of the 2025 season. He’s now under contract through the ...Read more

FORT WORTH, Texas — In two weeks Netflix will drop its documentary on the life of Jerry Jones, during which our resident Pro Football Hall of Famer will stare into the camera and proudly admit that his toy is nothing more than a soap opera.

(In soap opera language, this means Jerry is Stefano DiMera from “Day of Our Lives.”)

Dated ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs have played in five of the last seven Super Bowls and won three of them for countless reasons.

Most are obvious: A first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame-bound coach, quarterback and tight end. One of the greatest defensive coordinators in NFL history. A marvelous kicker. Sheer organizational synergy.

At some ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Sean McVay won't have to worry about Matthew Stafford catching a twice-tipped pass and stumbling over the goal line during a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys.

That anxiety-inducing event occurred last year when the Rams practiced against the Cowboys.

On Tuesday, the Rams again travel to Oxnard to practice against the ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — It was a sad start to the summer for Arthur Smith, who was two days into a 10-day vacation in Italy when he learned his father, Fred, passed away at age 80.

Fred Smith was founder and chairman of delivery giant FedEx who directed a partnership with the PGA Tour that donated more than $43 million to St. Jude Children's Research ...Read more

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler always felt the team would come through for him, and they did.

The Dolphins and Sieler agreed on a three-year contract extension worth up to $67.75 million and with $44 million in guarantees Sunday evening, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Sieler last was at the negotiating table with the Dolphins ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. sustained a broken fibula in his right leg during Saturday’s mock game at Allegiant Stadium, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Johnson, 29, will undergo further testing to determine the full extent of the injury. Depending on the severity or whether surgery is needed, full ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — This is a story about evolution.

A winding tale of personalities and philosophies. Growth and regression. It spans seasons, coaches, quarterbacks and departures. At times, it feels epic and occasionally dramatic.

Or, if you prefer the short version, it’s about rediscovering your inner biscuit.

You remember the biscuit, right...Read more

CANTON, Ohio — You knew Minnesota native Trey Lance was green. But you might not have known he was that green until Sam Monson, an NFL analyst for The 33rd Team, smacked us with a statistic that said Lance had thrown only 781 game passes, including preseason, from the time he was a 16-year-old rising star at Marshall Senior High School until ...Read more

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — This may prove a most laughable notion in two months.

But what if Kirk Cousins actually is the better quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons than Michael Penix Jr.?

We all saw Penix’s ability in his three-game run at the end of last season after Cousins’ post-injury play left the team no choice but to sit him down.

He...Read more

NEW YORK — Rookie running back Cam Skattebo can help the Giants’ offense this season, but he has to be on the field to do it.

Skattebo, 23, a first-team All-American from Arizona State, had a “setback” with a leg injury when he returned to practice Friday for two 11-on-11 carries, coach Brian Daboll said Saturday before practice.

“He...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has not practiced because of a back issue, will not participate in Tuesday's joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys, and his availability for a joint practice with the Chargers the following week will be determined, coach Sean McVay said Saturday.

Stafford, 37, saw back specialist Dr. ...Read more

CANTON, OHIO — Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen was telling the Minnesota Star Tribune on Thursday how he probably wouldn’t cry during Saturday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement speech because, “My wife and daughters tell me I might be the least emotional person on the planet.”

Think again, Jared. Think again.

In a ...Read more