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NFLPA nearing vote on new executive director from three finalists as union faces pivotal moment

David White, JC Tretter and Tim Pernetti are under consideration by the 32-member board

What NFL's rebooted Accelerator Program means for rising coaches and execs as it expands outside minority pool

White men will be included in the seventh iteration of the program, which took a year off

Inside the NFL's reaction to Ravens backing out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders

Baltimore backing out of the deal for Crosby with Las Vegas sends shockwaves around the NFL

NFL insider notebook: Maxx Crosby trade buzz grows, plus Kyler Murray's next team and Mike Evans' market

Chicago could be positioned to make a move for the Raiders pass rusher while teams around the league monitor trade markets, quarterback movement and major free agency decisions.

Colts seeking long-term deal with Daniel Jones with franchise tag deadline looming

With no clear backup plan on the roster, Indy is racing the clock to lock up its franchise QB before Tuesday's deadline

Rams plan to propose NFL rule change that would have nullified Seahawks' controversial 2-point conversion

Sources say Los Angeles is expected to submit a proposal to "fix what went wrong" on the disputed Week 16 play

2026 NFL franchise tag primer: What we're hearing on top candidates and early tag decisions

The Cowboys and Colts face pivotal franchise tag decisions ahead of free agency

Prophecies, pressure and a Lombardi Trophy: Inside the Seahawks' Super Bowl run

An inside account from the field, the locker room and the long night that followed as Seattle's defense, Sam Darnold's steady postseason and Kenneth Walker III's historic MVP performance sealed the franchise's second title.

NFL to discuss post‑replay flags for player‑safety fouls this offseason

League officials say the NFL will discuss replay-triggered flags on player-safety calls this offseason, with a vote possible for the 2026 regular season

Falcons hiring Ian Cunningham as GM: Matt Ryan tabs popular candidate to complete braintrust

The general manager role in Atlanta is like most other GM gigs across the league with one exception.

Bill Belichick's snub demands a Hall of Fame reckoning

The failure to elect Belichick on the first ballot exposes a voting system that hides accountability and risks turning football's highest honor into a farce.

Where the Bills stand: Brandon Beane's in charge and Josh Allen's the priority as early names emerge

With Allen as the priority, Joe Brady, Brian Daboll and Davis Webb are among the early names to watch.

One fired, one in limbo: John Harbaugh and Matt LaFleur loom over NFL coaching cycle

Harbaugh is preparing to interview amid multiple vacancies, while the Packers face a looming decision on LaFleur -- setting the stage for one of the most dramatic NFL coaching cycles in years

Falcons bring back their MVP: Matt Ryan returns to Atlanta in new president of football role leading franchise

Ryan will need to hire both a general manager and head coach in his first offseason

The five-hour reckoning that reshaped Matt Nagy's next head-coaching run

After undergoing a "blind spot report" built on anonymous feedback from trusted voices, Nagy believes he's closed the book on his past and is ready for another head-coaching opportunity.

Jonathan Jones joined CBS Sports in November 2019 as a senior NFL reporter and insider. A proud University of North Carolina graduate, he previously covered the Carolina Panthers for the Charlotte Observer before becoming a national NFL writer at Sports Illustrated.

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