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Its first president was Jim Thorpe, an outstanding American athlete who was also a player in the league. The NFL’s present name was adopted in 1922.History The league began play in 1920 and comprised five teams from Ohio (Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, Columbus Panhandlers,...
Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images The 2023 NFL season ended with Lamar Jackson winning his second NFL MVP in just six seasons of play. With the 2024 season kicking off, Jackson will look to become the seventh player to win three MVPs, but not if others like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Alle...
Owen C. Shaw-Getty Images Like the NBA's Pacers in LeBron's East years, these Saints crested at a bad time — as Joe Montana and Steve Young thrived. Anchored by their Dome Patrol linebacker quartet — Hall of Famers Rickey Jackson and Sam Mills, 1991 Defensive Player of the Year...
Andy Lyons/Getty Images McCardell straddles the line between 1-A and WR2, but Jimmy Smith is perhaps the best player in Jaguars history and Keyshawn Johnson was the Buccaneers' top early-aughts wideout. McCardell was not a steady Pro Bowler (two in 16 seasons), but he produced five 1...
Arizona is poised to be a major player in the opening stages of free agency, and it won't be a surprise to see general manager Monti Ossenfort target some of the biggest names on the market. Much of the focus should be on defense, where the Cardinals need a seri...
1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys — Highest-paid player in the NFL Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Dak Prescott contract:4 years, $240 million ($231 million in guarantees Dak Prescott salary:$29 million (2024) Signing bonus:$80 million (NFL record) ...
Who are the best NFL draft prospects for next year? Let's debate the top player at 11 positions Who is the top quarterback, edge rusher and corner in the 2025 NFL draft class? We debated every position's early leader. 111dMatt Miller ...
The league also reminded personnel to never share game, team or player “inside information,” and to report any requests for that data. Correction: This story has been updated to reflect NFL gambling suspensions start at one to two years for players....
Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America/Getty Images One player – Kansas City linebacker Alex Okafor – knelt Thursday and raised a fist during the National Anthem. Two players put their hands on Okafor’s shoulders. Many Chiefs linked arms with teammates. Others put their right hands over thei...