about 1 month ago

NFL to Spend $340,000 on Replacement Officials Amid Referee Dispute

The league plans to hold an in-person meeting with the replacement officials from May 1 to 3. Compensation is structured below: (1) “Group of 4” active officials, $120,000; (2) retired or released FBS officials, $100,000; (3) FCS or Division II officials, $70,000; and (4) Division III, NAIA, or NJCAA officials, $50,000. They’ll also earn $4,000 per regular-season game.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

How Old is Adam Schefter? Age of NFL Insiders Revealed Amid ESPN-NFL Network Move

Adam Schefter is 59, born December 21, 1966. Ian Rapoport is 46, born January 9, 1980, while Tom Pelissero is in his mid-40s, having begun reporting around 2003-04. Rapoport’s deal expires in April 2026, with ESPN keen to keep him alongside Schefter. Interestingly, "age" is a central theme in the league right now for broadcasters, insiders, and the players.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Kirk Cousins’ Raiders Contract: How Las Vegas Saves $8.7 Million in 2026

On paper, the deal is a five-year, $172 million contract, but in reality, Kirk is guaranteed $20 million for the 2026 season. The Raiders will pay Cousins the veteran minimum of $1.3 million in 2026, while his former team, the Falcons, will cover the remaining $8.7 million. His cap hit for 2026 is just $1.3 million.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Tom Pelissero Names Steelers’ Replacement If Aaron Rodgers Retires This Month

“Jimmy Garoppolo, if he’s on a team in 2026. You have Tyrod Taylor out there, but I don’t envision him at this stage,” Tom Pelissero said. Steelers owner Art Rooney II expects an update on Rodgers before the April 23 NFL Draft. “It is Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard, Mason Rudolph, and signing or drafting another one,” Pelissero added.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Top 5 Landing Spots for Free Agent Trevon Diggs

The Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars emerge as top landing spots for a short-term deal. Among these, the Commanders are the best spot as it reunites him with Dan Quinn. Trevon, a 2x Pro Bowler with 20 career INTs, had 25 tackles and 0 INTs in eight games in 2025 before his release.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

“We’re Protective”: John Schneider Says Seahawks Won’t Share Too Much Info on Hard Knocks

“We’re just very protective of like how we do things and what our culture looks like,” Seahawks GM Schneider said. “We’re going to make it as positive as we possibly can without sharing as much information as we possibly can,” he added. The Seahawks have never appeared on Hard Knocks since the show debuted in 2001 on HBO.

By Nidheesh Kumar

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