FOXBORO, Mass. — The Patriots saved one more surprise cut for the end of last week.

The Patriots made the somewhat shocking decision Friday to release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers. Head coach Mike Vrabel broke his silence on the move Monday morning in his first press conference since Wednesday.

Most notably, Vrabel said Peppers’ release ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Monday got out in front of any questions on the arrest of assistant coach Ryan Crow, who faces a charge of domestic violence battery, as the team reconvened ahead of its opener against the Indianapolis Colts following a weekend off.

McDaniel opened his Monday morning new conference ...Read more

DENVER — Bo Nix can see the future.

He can feel a moment months ahead through his fingertips.

Or in the way his feet shuffle and settle.

Or the way his hips flip to the exact angle his brain intuited.

In the Alabama summer swelter or under the baking Colorado sun, Nix can be transported from a solo training session to an all-eyes, ...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — I’m concerned about the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa-to-Tyreek Hill passing combination, and, by association, the Dolphins offense. Soon, you’ll be concerned, too, as you realize the Dolphins must spend the next week forcing the Tua-to-Tyreek chemistry in preparation for the Sept. 7 season opener at Indianapolis. ...Read more

BALTIMORE — In years past, they were called prima donnas.

It’s the nature of being a star receiver or tight end in the NFL. If they don’t get enough catches, they complain. If they don’t score enough touchdowns, they criticize.

Whah, whah, whah …

It will be a major concern for Ravens coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator ...Read more

CHICAGO — Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson didn’t really know each other when they sat down for their first interview over Zoom in January.

Despite various connections — Poles and Johnson both worked as graduate assistants at Boston College, one season apart — and mutual acquaintances in the football world, they were essentially strangers.

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LOS ANGELES — Edge rusher Jared Verse was the 2024 NFL defensive rookie of the year. Lineman Braden Fiske was a finalist, following in the footsteps of 2023 finalist Kobie Turner.

So the Rams defensive front is not searching for an identity.

They already have one.

"For one, we're young," Fiske said at the start of training camp. "And two, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — In his second season as San Francisco's coach, Jim Harbaugh got the 49ers to the Super Bowl. While that's a big ask of the Chargers, especially for a club that hasn't won a postseason game since 2018, it's reasonable to predict his team will do as well or better than last year's 11-6 finish.

A big question: Is Justin Herbert an ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Davante Adams did not make any bold declarations.

After the three-time All-Pro receiver signed with the Rams, he modestly described what he could provide a team that advanced to the NFC divisional round last season.

"I'm just here to be another piece to hopefully get over the hump," he said.

Coach Sean McVay has grander ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The most dynamic skill-position player on the Chiefs’ roster vanished from their early-season plans Wednesday. On a team that cut a few dozen players a day earlier, Rashee Rice will sit at home not because of his talent but despite it.

The NFL suspended Rice, the team’s top wide receiver, for the initial six games of ...Read more

We’re just days away from the start of the NFL season, and the spirit of rivalry is in the air.

With new “rivalry” uniforms in tow and just days from the first game — and first NFC West matchup — of the season, it had me thinking: How do the 49ers stack up with their division rivals?

This might be the best division in football this ...Read more

RENTON, Wash.— Las Vegas isn't convinced. The bettors aren't, either. Segments of the media can hype up teams after spending most the summer covering them, but money is often the most accurate depiction of the public's perception.

Right now, the over/under on the Seahawks win total for this season is 8.5. The prognosticators and public have ...Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took a few days — and an injury — but the Carolina Panthers have brought back a training camp favorite.

The team announced Saturday that it is signing Hunter Renfrow to the team’s 53-man roster. Renfrow, 29 and a 2021 Pro Bowler, spent the spring and summer with the Panthers but was cut ahead of Tuesday’s NFL ...Read more

The 2025 NFL season is set to get underway on Sept. 4 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys.

The Miami Herald broke down each division and continues with the NFC East, looking at the Cowboys, Eagles, New York Giants and Washington Commanders.

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

— Coach: Brian Schottenheimer...Read more

The 2025 NFL season is set to get underway on Sept. 4 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys.

The Miami Herald broke down each division and continues with the NFC West, looking at the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

— Coach...Read more

CHICAGO — With the Chicago Bears gearing up for the season opener after setting their initial 53-man roster this week, there’s optimism at Halas Hall that — despite coming off a five-win season in a rugged division — they will field their best team in several years under first-year coach Ben Johnson.

As the 2025 season draws near, it’...Read more

The 2025 NFL season is set to get underway on Sept. 4 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys.

The Miami Herald broke down each division and continues with the NFC South, looking at the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

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The 2025 NFL season is set to get underway on Sept. 4 when the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys.

The Miami Herald broke down each division and continues with the NFC North, looking at the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

— Coach: Ben ...Read more