Roger Goodell Expects Active and Retired NFL Players to Compete in 2028 Olympics

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Roger Goodell Expects Active and Retired NFL Players to Compete in 2028 Olympics

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he "absolutely" expects active and retired NFL players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. The NFL has already approved allowing one active player per team to compete, and Goodell said many players have expressed interest. USA Football is expected to announce Olympic selection procedures later this year ahead of the sport's Olympic debut.

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Lions Sign UFL Standout Lawrence Keys

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Lions Sign UFL Standout Lawrence Keys

The Lions signed WR Lawrence Keys on Friday after his standout season with the Houston Gamblers. Keys ranked second in the UFL in all-purpose yards, totaling 349 receiving yards, 518 kickoff return yards and 134 punt return yards. Detroit waived wide receiver Kyre Duplessis in a corresponding move. Keys becomes the fourth former UFL receiver added by the Lions this week.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Trains With MMA Legend Rafael Cordeiro This Offseason

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Jahmyr Gibbs Trains With MMA Legend Rafael Cordeiro This Offseason

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has spent the offseason training with renowned MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro as he prepares for a larger workload in 2026. Gibbs said the sessions have improved his body control, conditioning and pass-blocking technique. With David Montgomery no longer in Detroit, coach Dan Campbell has indicated the Lions plan to rely heavily on Gibbs this season.

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Rams' Kam Curl Calls World Cup Ticket Prices for NFL Players "Crazy"

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Rams' Kam Curl Calls World Cup Ticket Prices for NFL Players "Crazy"

Rams safety Kam Curl said it's "crazy" that NFL players are expected to pay full price for FIFA World Cup tickets. Curl questioned the policy given that matches are being played in NFL venues, saying, "It's crazy, y'all at our stadium." His comments add to the debate over ticket access for NFL players during the tournament.

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ESPN to Use NFL Network Studios for 2026 World Cup Coverage

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ESPN to Use NFL Network Studios for 2026 World Cup Coverage

ESPN will use the NFL Network's Los Angeles studios as part of its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The facility, acquired through ESPN's NFL Media deal, will serve as a production hub during the tournament. The studio is also expected to play a key role in ESPN's coverage of Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium next year.

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Omarion Hampton Says Mike McDaniel Will Be "Super Good" for Chargers RBs

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Omarion Hampton Says Mike McDaniel Will Be "Super Good" for Chargers RBs

Chargers running back Omarion Hampton believes offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will have a major impact on the team's backfield. Hampton said Chargers running backs have embraced McDaniel's system and are working through the details of the offense. "It's going to be super good for us," Hampton said, citing the success McDaniel previously had creating opportunities for running backs in Miami.

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