LOS ANGELES — The Chargers released star edge rusher Joey Bosa, the team announced Wednesday, cutting ties with their longest-tenured player before he was due to collect a $12.36-million bonus.

Bosa, 29, was drafted third overall in 2016 when the Chargers were in San Diego. He announced his presence as a game-wrecking force as the NFL’s ...Read more

SEATTLE — This was supposed to be a tribute to the receiver who seemed like he would have played in Seattle his whole life if he could.

Now it’s about the receiver who made clear he wants to play here no more.

This space was going to be one of celebration and acclaim.

Now it’s going to be one of speculation and new names.

The Seahawks ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Not even one month after their offensive line was battered and bruised in Super Bowl LIX, the Chiefs have traded away one of their most reliable linemen.

And it’s really good business.

Or, rather, necessary business.

The Chiefs agreed to trade left guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a fourth-round ...Read more

NEW YORK — Travis Kelce isn’t going out on a low note.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end confirmed he will return for a 13th NFL season after he took time to consider his future following last month’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

“I love playing,” Kelce said on Tuesday’s episode of his “New Heights” podcast...Read more

CHICAGO — A day after finalizing a trade for an offensive lineman who worked previously with new coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears are wheeling and dealing again.

The Bears acquired Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday morning in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2026. That gives Johnson and the Bears two veteran ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are re-signing All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun, according to league sources, securing the future of one of their biggest free agents before he could hit the market next week.

ESPN was first to report the news of the deal, which will reportedly span three seasons and pay the 28-year-old $51 million with $34 million ...Read more

SEATTLE — Just minutes after the Seahawks released Tyler Lockett Wednesday morning, a bombshell broke involving another receiver as it was learned that DK Metcalf has requested a trade and has been granted permission to pursue one.

A league source confirmed to the Seattle Times that the request came after talks over the last week or so.

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PITTSBURGH — Let's start with what should be a fairly obvious disclaimer: Justin Fields remains the smartest and most desirable option at quarterback for the Steelers.

Prior to the NFL's legal tampering period beginning March 10 at noon, the Steelers would be best-served by explaining to Fields how he'll be used, presenting a plan for how ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The best college football athletes in the world convened in Indianapolis for the past week, where the NFL Scouting Combine put them through a series of tests designed to direct their futures.

Over four days, one of the most impressive feats came when a guy clocked the 157th fastest 40-yard dash.

Why? Well, that player just...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — What’s the best thing a general manager can do after signing Saquon Barkley and winning a Super Bowl?

Sign him again, obviously.

The Eagles really outdid themselves this time. Here all of us were, wondering what Howie Roseman possibly could do to top last year’s offseason while the answer was staring us in the face the ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Reaction to Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter's two-sentence response to a question about two-way players has been decidedly one-sided. Few agree with him.

Even fellow football players ridiculed Hunter's assertion that playing offense and defense in the NFL would be more difficult than hitting and pitching a baseball at Shohei...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles’ decision to release Darius Slay on Monday should be neither surprising nor alarming. Slay’s career arc and contract suggested that this move was likely, even a formality, and no one should panic about it.

Those circumstances have nothing to do with the quality of his performance over his five years with the ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

The Eagles are signing the star running back to a two-year contract extension, a league source confirmed to The Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday, on the heels of a standout season in which he set the single-season franchise record for rushing yards.

According to ESPN, the ...Read more

NEW YORK — The Jets’ receiver room will look very different in 2025 following a disappointing 5-12 record last season.

Gang Green will officially release Davante Adams, according to a source. The team is also preparing to move on from Allen Lazard after two seasons.

Over the weekend, the Jets gave Adams permission to speak with other clubs...Read more

CHICAGO — Less than a week before the NFL’s free-agent negotiating window opens, the Chicago Bears got out ahead of the game with a trade they hope can bolster their offensive line.

The Bears will acquire sixth-year interior lineman Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick in this year’s draft, a league ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — If the Minnesota Vikings plan to bring Sam Darnold back for the 2025 season, they’ll have to agree to a new contract with him, likely before the start of free agency next week.

Otherwise, they’ll have a new starting quarterback for the third consecutive year.

The Vikings passed on the most automatic path to Darnold’s ...Read more

MIAMI — The one thing Chris Grier’s history has taught us is that the Miami Dolphins’ general manager should have learned his lesson about drafting for need.

Let’s hope that’s the case.

Grier’s best picks have happened when he’s selecting the highest-rated player on the draft board, despite what the Dolphins’ depth chart looks ...Read more

SEATTLE — Most of us follow the ball.

That pigskin is the primary source of entertainment, and its movements are what drive the multibillion-dollar business that is the NFL.

It’s what head coaches do, too. At least during the game. Ask an HC about interior players after a contest, and he’ll usually say “I gotta watch the film.”

But ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Star quarterback Matthew Stafford is back in the fold. Star receiver Cooper Kupp remains a potential trade asset.

With one week before the start of NFL free agency, Rams coach Sean McVay is resting, if not resting easy, knowing Stafford will be leading his team for a fifth season.

“I’ve been sleeping better these last ...Read more