Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald top list of 26 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 race tightened Tuesday as five first-time eligible players — Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore, Philip Rivers and Jason Witten — advanced to the modern-era semifinalist stage. They
Minnesota Vikings confirm that QB J.J. McCarthy has entered concussion protocol

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that quarterback J.J. McCarthy has entered concussion protocol after reporting symptoms on the team’s flight back from Green Bay on Sunday, after the Vikings’ 23-6 loss to the
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow expected to return for Thanksgiving game vs. Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Monday he expects that quarterback Joe Burrow will playing Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Taylor stopped short of officially announcing Burrow will play but said the quarterback has done “everything
Florida State confirms that head coach Mike Norvell will return in 2026

Florida State confirmed on Sunday that head coach Mike Norvell will return for 2026 football season, despite two turbulent years that have left the program fighting for bowl eligibility. The decision comes two days after a 21-11
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon out at least 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss at least the next month after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his right hamstring, per a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury occurred early in Friday’s road
Cleveland Browns sign DE Alex Wright to 3-year, $33M contract extension

The Cleveland Browns have signed defensive end Alex Wright with a new three-year, $33 million contract extension, locking him in through the 2028 season. The deal, confirmed Thursday by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare, includes $21
Braves sign Raisel Iglesias to $16M extension, acquire Mauricio Dubón from Astros

The Atlanta Braves strengthened both their bullpen and defensive depth, finalizing a one-year, $16 million agreement to retain closer Raisel Iglesias; and completing a trade with the Houston Astros to bring in two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio
Shedeur Sanders set to make first NFL start for Browns in Week 12 game vs. Raiders

The Cleveland Browns confirmed Wednesday that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get the start for Week 12 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, as Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said: “Dillon
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to have season-ending surgery on torn ACL

The Atlanta Falcons announced Wednesday that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after tests confirmed a partial ACL tear in his left knee. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport posted: #Falcons QB Michael Penix
Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Josh Naylor signs five-year, $92.5 million extension

The Seattle Mariners have signed first baseman Josh Naylor on a five-year, $92.5 million contract, the team announced, making him the club’s top early-offseason acquisition and the first major free-agent signing of the winter. The deal, which