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LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. tops the list of the 10 best cornerbacks returning to college football in 2021.
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Ohio State's Haskell Garrett tops the list of the 10 best interior defenders returning to college football in 2021.
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Georgia's Tykee Smith tops the list of the 10 best safeties returning to college football in 2021.
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College Football: Ranking the top 10 returning WRs in 2021 and a sleeper to watch May 8, 2021
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Recap the 2021 NFL Draft with PFF May 7, 2021
After a flurry of both history-making and eye-raising selections from Thursday, April 29 to Saturday, May 1, 259 players were selected to join the NFL’s 32 franchises. With that, we give you our full 2021 NFL Draft recap, courtesy of the PFF analysis team.
Most improved NFL teams at major position groups following free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft May 7, 2021
PFF's Ben Linsey looks at which NFL teams improved the most at the major position groups during the 2021 offseason.
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Here are PFF's best value picks of the draft, including a pair of Bears selections and plenty of playmakers on both offense and defense. We start with a linebacker who shines in coverage.
Erickson: 2021 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rankings May 7, 2021
PFF's Andrew Erickson offers up his top-360 dynasty fantasy football rankings and 2021 dynasty rookie rankings, along with analysis on major risers and fallers by position.
Riske: How to identify future success via a good NFL draft May 7, 2021
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Fantasy Football: 2021 rookie wide receiver rankings May 7, 2021
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Bills GM Brandon Beane was reminded by the NFL that a team may not release a player solely due to vaccination status after his comments made during a radio interview earlier this week, a source told ESPN.
NFL allows resumption of off-site training camps May 9, 2021
The handful of NFL teams that prefer to train at college campuses or other remote sites -- a list that includes Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Washington, among others -- can return to doing that, according to a league memo.
Eagles claim former Lions RB Johnson off waivers May 9, 2021
Running back Kerryon Johnson, a former second-round pick of the Lions who rushed for 1,225 yards over three seasons, has been claimed off waivers by the Eagles.
Ex-NFL player saves man after fiery train crash May 9, 2021
Former NFL defensive end Brandon Bair rushed to the aid of a man trapped in a flaming semitruck minutes after it had been struck by a train in Idaho on Thursday.
No freebie: Wilson says Jets job must be 'earned' May 9, 2021
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WR Metcalf runs 100 in 10.37 vs. elite sprinters May 9, 2021
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Zach Wilson's path to the Jets: Inside the NFL's worst-kept secret May 9, 2021
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Panthers' Sam Darnold shows artistic side (sorta) with new team profile pic May 7, 2021
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Aaron Rodgers-Packers standoff: What's behind it, how they make amends, what split would mean May 6, 2021
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49ers with Trey Lance but without Jimmy Garoppolo 'hard to picture' May 5, 2021
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The man, the myth, the mane: Trevor Lawrence's hair is ready for prime time May 4, 2021
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FMIA: Day Of The Dolphin—How Miami Fearlessly Trades Draft Picks To Set Up Success, Now And Later May 10, 2021
DAVIE, Fla. — This was March 25, a Thursday night around 10, exactly five weeks before round one of the NFL draft. Miami GM Chris Grier sat in his rental Chrysler outside the Residence Inn in Ann Arbor, Mich. Grier would attend the Michigan Pro Day in the morning, but now, here he was, finishing […]
Tarik Cohen’s twin brother dies of apparent electrocution May 10, 2021
The twin brother of Bears running back Tarik Cohen has died. Tyrell Cohen was 25. According to WRAL.com, Tyrell Cohen is believed to have suffered an electrocution while attempting to climb equipment at an electrical substation. He had been reported missing on Saturday; his body was found on Sunday in Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s also […]
Adam Thielen isn’t a fan of Lambeau Field May 10, 2021
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What does Ravens G.M. Eric DeCosta’s look at first on the schedule? “December” May 9, 2021
Different people look at different places first when the league releases the schedule. Where does Ravens G.M. Eric DeCosta go when he sees his team’s schedule? “December,” he recently told PFT PM, without hesitation, when asked that question. “I look at December games because I know those are going to be critically important and those […]
DK Metcalf finishes last, but runs respectable 10.37-second 100-meter dash May 9, 2021
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Aaron Rodgers will appear on The Conners, as the host of Jeopardy! May 9, 2021
Several years ago, Aaron Rodgers played himself on The Office. He’ll soon be making another cameo on another sitcom. This time, he’ll play himself as Jeopardy! host on The Conners. The folks at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spotted the tweet hyping the final two episodes of the season from the Roseanne-free Roseanne reboot. One of […]
NFL removes “Rodgers vs Mahomes” from schedule release commercial May 9, 2021
During the 2021 draft, the NFL ran a commercial for the May 12 schedule release. The 30-second spot hyped “Rodgers vs Mahomes” as one of the games to be played in the first-ever 17-game season. With the schedule release three days away, there’s a new version of the commercial. And “Rodgers vs Mahomes” is gone. […]
The Browns won’t be trying to trade for Aaron Rodgers May 9, 2021
The Packers have shown no inclination to trade Aaron Rodgers. And Rodgers is not believed to have the Cleveland Browns on his wish list of destinations. Even if both things were to occur, the Browns wouldn’t bite. Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns aren’t interested in trading for Rodgers. […]
Rick Spielman: Kirk Cousins is “our guy” May 9, 2021
Vikings G.M. Rick Spielman didn’t call quarterback Kirk Cousins before using a third-round pick on quarterback Kellen Mond, making him a great answer to a Vikings trivia question. Spielman did call Cousins the next day. “I spoke to him Saturday morning and talked to his agent and just let him know that we want to […]
Glazers lose their Manchester United training kit sponsor due to fan unrest May 9, 2021
The owners of the defending Super Bowl champions continue to defend their ownership of an English soccer club. And it’s not going well. Via The Guardian, the Glazer family’s Manchester United soccer club has lost a training kit deal worth 200 million pounds ($240 million U.S.). The agreement with The Hut Group was due to […]
Dayo Odeyingbo: Goal is to play this year after tearing Achilles in January May 9, 2021
The Colts picked defensive linemen with their first two selections in this year’s draft, but the expectations for 2021 were very different for the two players. First-round pick Kwity Paye is seen as an immediate contributor to the team’s pass rush, but second-rounder Dayo Odeyingbo was taken with an eye on the long term. Odeyingbo […]
Panthers first-round pick Jaycee Horn to wear No. 8 in memory of Kobe Bryant May 9, 2021
Panthers first-round draft pick Jaycee Horn will be taking advantage of the new rule that allows cornerbacks to wear single-digit jersey numbers. Horn posted a picture of himself in a No. 8 Panthers jersey with the #RIPKobe hashtag, indicating he’ll wear No. 8 in memory of Kobe Bryant, who wore No. 8 at the start […]
AT&T Stadium sets pandemic record with boxing crowd of 73,126 May 9, 2021
Jerry Jones expects AT&T Stadium to be packed this fall to see his Cowboys play. He got a preview of what that will look like Saturday night for the highly anticipated boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders. AT&T Stadium announced a crowd of 73,126, the biggest crowd for an American sporting event […]
Former NFL player Brandon Bair rescues man after fiery train crash May 9, 2021
Brandon Bair, who played 21 NFL career games, played the part of hero after a chance encounter Thursday. The former defensive lineman rescued a truck driver after his semi was struck by a train. Bair was driving on a highway in St. Anthony, Idaho, when he saw a train hit a semitruck, which burst into […]
Robert Saleh: Front office working “relentlessly” to sign Marcus Maye long term May 9, 2021
Marcus Maye will play for the Jets in 2021. The Jets want to keep him around longer. Maye signed his one-year franchise tender, which will pay him $10.612 million this season. Jets coach Robert Saleh said he has talked to Maye, whose signing to a long-term deal is a priority for General Manager Joe Douglas. […]
Zach Wilson: Jets starting job “has to be earned” May 8, 2021
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Gronk gives $1.2 million to renovate a Boston playground May 8, 2021
Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski hasn’t worked in Boston for more than two years. He still hasn’t forgotten the place where he got his NFL start. Via the Associated Press, Gronk has donated $1.2 million for the renovation of the Charlesbank Playground on the Charles River Esplanade. Gronk personally appeared on Friday to deliver the […]
Stefon Diggs said he played in postseason with torn oblique May 8, 2021
Cole Beasley wasn’t the only Bills receiver who played through a significant injury in the postseason. Stefon Diggs recently revealed that he had a torn oblique muscle. Diggs first appeared on the injury report in the wild-card round with the oblique problem. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and Friday, and he didn’t practice […]
Dan Morgan becomes Panthers assistant G.M. May 8, 2021
Twenty years after joining the team as a first-round pick, he’s back as a key front-office employee. The Panthers have announced that Dan Morgan has become the team’s assistant General Manager. It’s the first major hire for new G.M. Scott Fitterer. Morgan comes from Buffalo, where he served as director of player personnel. He started […]
Ball that was Tom Brady’s first touchdown pass is up for auction May 8, 2021
Tom Brady‘s first career touchdown pass was thrown in 2001, in a home against the Chargers. Terry Glenn made the catch, he threw the ball into the stands, and the fan who has had the ball for nearly two decades is ready to sell it. The ball will be auctions by Lelands.com from May 9 […]

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