How changes to Matt LaFleur’s coaching staff will impact the Packers

Rob DemovskyMar 25, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — It took a while, but when coach Matt LaFleur finally announced his full coaching staff for the upcoming season last week, it shed some light on how the Green Bay Packers could be different than they were last season.

In some cases — at receiver for example —

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Ranking every NFL free agency class: Solak on what he liked — and didn’t like — for all 32 teams

Ben SolakMar 25, 2026, 06:35 AM ET

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All right … NFL free agency should be over now. Of course, we aren’t quite there. Players such as Jauan Jennings, Kirk Cousins, Stefon Diggs, Calais Campbell, DJ Reader, Deebo Samuel, Aaron Rodgers, Haason Reddick, Joey Bosa and Cameron Jordan are all still unsigned and available.

But at

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Ranking Ohio State’s first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?

Matt MillerMar 25, 2026, 06:40 AM ET

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Ohio State has become a gold mine for NFL scouts looking for elite wide receiver prospects. In the past four NFL drafts dating to 2022, five Buckeyes wideouts have been drafted in the first round. That’s the most WRs to go

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Sources: Saints fill out QB room, add Z. Wilson

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The New Orleans Saints added a veteran to their QB room Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with Zach Wilson, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Wilson will back up Tyler Shough, the Saints’ second-round pick in 2025 who had a strong rookie season in New Orleans after replacing Spencer Rattler, who remains on the team.

Wilson, 26, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins last offseason to operate as the team’s backup quarterback.

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Elite longevity: Flacco, 41, agrees to Cincy deal

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Joe Flacco is coming back for another season.

The 41-year-old quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Joe Linta, told ESPN. Sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler the contract is for $6 million, but could be worth up to $9 million with incentives.

Flacco began last season as the Cleveland Browns‘ top quarterback. But after four starts, he was benched in favor of Cleveland rookie Dillon Gabriel.

Around the same time, the Bengals needed a starting quarterback following Joe

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NFL to consider rule tweaks for replacement refs

Kevin SeifertMar 24, 2026, 05:12 PM ET

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The NFL competition committee has finalized a series of wide-ranging rule change proposals to account for the growing possibility of a work stoppage amid tense collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL Referees Association, according to a list released by the league

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Gambling addiction suit targets NFL, sportsbooks

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David PurdumMar 24, 2026, 03:27 PM ET

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A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Pennsylvania state court accused sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings of using data supplied by the NFL to offer a “known addictive product,” as well as VIP hosts to encourage two plaintiffs to keep betting, eventually leading to gambling disorders and financial losses.

The NFL and its data partner Genius Sports are named defendants in the suit, in addition to FanDuel, DraftKings and five sportsbook employees who were assigned as VIP hosts to plaintiffs Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson.

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Bills’ massive bison statues anchor Highmark Stadium’s Family Circle in new renderings

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Alaina GetzenbergMar 24, 2026, 03:00 PM ET

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — At long last, they are here. Official renderings of the bison statues — set to receive prime placement outside the Buffalo Bills’ new Highmark Stadium — are being shared as the stadium gets closer to completion to open for the 2026 season.

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LB David retires as one of Bucs’ all-time greats

Jenna LaineMar 24, 2026, 01:36 PM ET

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TAMPA, Fla. — Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David — a 12-time captain, key member of their Super Bowl LV-winning team in 2020 and the longest-tenured player on the Bucs’ current roster — is retiring

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Source: Falcons improve RB depth, add Robinson

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The Atlanta Falcons have reached a one-year, $2.5 million deal with running back Brian Robinson, according to the NFL Network.

Robinson replaces Tyler Allgeier, who signed with Arizona Cardinals, as the complement to Bijan Robinson.

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Robinson as Christian McCaffrey insurance last August after injuries to backup running backs Isaac Guerendo and Jordan James.

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As it turned out, San Francisco didn’t need Robinson much, as he finished with career lows in rushing attempts (92) and rushing yards

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