Mike Vrabel Controversy Cost Dianna Russini $800,000 Salary, Potential Raise

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Mike Vrabel Controversy Cost Dianna Russini $800,000 Salary, Potential Raise

Russini reportedly earned nearly $800,000 annually at The Athletic before stepping away from the outlet and her podcast in April. Reports also indicated Russini was engaged in contract-renewal discussions when photos involving Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel surfaced publicly. Her existing deal was set to expire at the end of June, making her one of the highest-paid journalists employed by The New York Times Company.

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Jonathan Taylor Seeking New Contract From Indianapolis Colts

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Jonathan Taylor Seeking New Contract From Indianapolis Colts

Jonathan Taylor is seeking a contract extension from the Colts as he enters the final season of his current deal, according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder. The star running back is coming off a dominant 2025 campaign in which he totaled 1,978 scrimmage yards and 20 touchdowns. Taylor is set to earn nearly $12 million in 2026 and could seek a deal approaching the top of the running back market ($15M-$20M range).

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Adam Schefter Says Brandon Aiyuk Is Hurting His Own Trade Market

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Adam Schefter Says Brandon Aiyuk Is Hurting His Own Trade Market

“I think every time he opens his mouth, he damages his standing with other teams and scares them from bringing him into their organization,” Schefter said of Brandon Aiyuk’s recent social media activity. Schefter added that team officials have wondered, “What’s wrong with this guy right now?” and called the situation “unsettling to watch,” while suggesting Aiyuk’s actions could even lead to fines from the 49ers.

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Brian Thomas Jr. Expected to See Expanded Downfield Role in 2026

“That’s where they believe he can take that next step,” ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe said of the Jaguars’ plan to use Brian Thomas Jr. more frequently on vertical routes in 2026. Wolfe added that Thomas has developed improved chemistry with Trevor Lawrence this offseason. Thomas already thrived as a downfield threat in 2025, averaging 14.3 air yards per target and leading Jacksonville in air-yards share when healthy.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Name Tony Castricone New Radio Voice

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Name Tony Castricone New Radio Voice

“It’s the honor of a lifetime to be entrusted with this extremely rare opportunity,” Tony Castricone said after being named the Buccaneers’ new radio play-by-play announcer. Castricone succeeds Gene Deckerhoff, who held the role from 1989 through 2025. The former Washington Huskies broadcaster becomes Tampa Bay’s first new radio voice in more than three decades.

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George Kittle Performs Keg Stand as Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen Join TEU Celebration

George Kittle helped launch the 2026 Tight End University summit with a keg stand during the Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville. Fellow co-founders Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen assisted on stage as attendees gathered for the annual event. The sold-out concert serves as TEU’s opening-night celebration before several days of training, film study and networking for tight ends from across the league.

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