about 1 month ago

Kurt Benkert Says the NFL Will Introduce AI Referees Soon

“AI refs will be here before we know it,” Benkert tweeted. He was reacting to reports that the NFL is going to hire 160-170 replacement referees amid ongoing talks with the NFL Referee Association. “But in all seriousness, if we get replacement refs, they need to add in extra layers of booth reviews and challenges,” Benkert added, urging the refs to just get the calls right.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

NFL Faces May 31 Deadline With ‘Dire’ Outlook On Ref Deal

The NFL’s CBA with officials expires May 31, but sources at league meetings in Phoenix described a “dire” outlook for reaching a deal before that deadline. The league has already barred teams from public comment, and with negotiations stalled, momentum is building toward hiring replacement referees if an agreement isn’t reached in time.

By Sauvik Banerjee

about 1 month ago

NFL Unveils Official 2026 Draft Caps For Incoming Rookies

The NFL unveiled its official 2026 Draft caps, which each player will wear moments after being selected. The caps are designed to represent every franchise on draft night, continuing a league tradition where prospects first don team gear on stage after hearing their names called.

By Sauvik Banerjee

about 1 month ago

Mike Macdonald Not Worried About Replacing Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald isn’t overly concerned after losing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency. Seattle will lean on Zach Charbonnet, George Holani and Kenny McIntosh, despite injury recoveries. Macdonald highlighted Charbonnet’s 14-touchdown season and Holani’s late-year impact, while leaving the door open for further additions via the draft or remaining cap space.

By Samnur Reza

about 1 month ago

LeSean McCoy Argues the Face of the NBA Has to Be American, Rules Out Wemby and Doncic

McCoy argued that being the face of the NBA requires more than being a great player. "When you talk about the face, the face gotta be a great player and somebody everybody can relate to," he said. "To be the face of the league, you gotta be American, bro," he added, ruling out Wemby, Luka, and SGA.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon Pushes for 18-Game NFL Season

Irsay-Gordon supports an 18-game regular season, saying, “I think, as long as the players want it, which I think they would, because it would mean more revenue, and I think ultimately a better product, I think it’s reasonable and something we should work towards.” She believes the extra game could replace a preseason game and also fix scheduling imbalance. “I think we do need to look, also, into the way we do our offseason program.”

By Samnur Reza

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