The Indianapolis Colts have signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year extension.

His contract will be for $88 million. The Colts have made an effort to bring back their 2025 offense, as they also signed Alec Pierce to an extension.

Jones is coming off a career year with the Colts, where he had a career-high 100.2 passer rating. However, he also tore his Achilles which caused him to miss the final four games of the season. 

The Colts had an 8-5 record with Jones and went on a four-game losing streak without him. Jones expects to be ready to play by the 2026 season opener.

Jones started his career with the New York Giants, where he was drafted with the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he took the starting QB duties from franchise legend Eli Manning. Jones threw 24 touchdowns, which is still a career high for him.

He spent the next couple of seasons struggling with injuries and inconsistencies. In the 2022 offseason, the Giants hired head coach Brian Daboll. Daboll’s offensive system had more motion than the previous systems Jones had played in. More motion allowed for receivers to get better looks, maximizing Jones’ throws. Although Jones didn’t put up big numbers, he had a career-low five interceptions.

However, the injury problems returned in 2023 and 2024. This led to Jones ‘ release. Although the Vikings signed him in 2024, he did not play in a game for them.

The Colts hoped that playing behind their elite offensive line could help Jones. Before his Achilles injury, it seemed like they were right. 

NFL training camps begin in July. This will be a key step in Jones’ recovery from the Achilles injury. He is expected to fully participate in training camp.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has called off the engagement with his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes.

The couple had been together since they were 12. Goltes is seeking custody of the couple’s children in a California court. Their second daughter was born just three months before the announcement.

“I love my daughters more than anything, and I’ve been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn’t been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement,” Doncic said. “Everything I do is for my daughters’ happiness, and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can.”

Doncic and Goltes are from Slovenia. They returned to Slovenia earlier this season for the birth of their second child. Doncic is not a U.S. citizen, meaning his second child will not be eligible for citizenship without going through the immigration process. His first child was born in the U.S. Doncic missed two games while in Slovenia. 

Because Doncic’s second daughter is not a U.S. citizen, it can be difficult for her to travel to the country. The Trump administration ended several fast-track immigration and travel programs that could have made it easier for his daughter to get in. This means his wife needs to stay home, far from Doncic during the NBA season.  

U.S. courts have permission to grant custody to someone living outside the country, if they deem it to be in the “best interest of the child.” If Doncic were granted custody, it would provide his youngest daughter with legal protection to remain in the country during the NBA season.

Doncic is in the country on a P-1A visa, nicknamed an “athlete” visa. He is considered a foreign national.

The Las Vegas Raiders have sent Geno Smith back to the New York Jets in a trade.

The Jets sent their sixth-round pick to the Raiders. The Raiders will absorb most of Smith’s salary.

Smith was drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Starting quarterback Mark Sanchez tore his labrum in the preseason, leading to Smith being named the starter. Smith had an up-and-down rookie season. He threw 21 interceptions, but led the league with five game-winning drives. 

The Jets believed in Smith’s potential heading into the 2014 season. He cut his interceptions down to 13, but saw a decline in most other aspects of the game. 

Ryan Fitzpatrick was signed by the Jets in the 2015 offseason. He was the Jets’ starting QB for the next two seasons. Smith played in just three games. After his rookie deal expired in the 2017 offseason, he signed with the New York Giants. 

After the Seattle Seahawks traded Russell Wilson in the 2022 offseason, Smith was given a chance to start. He threw 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, which got him his first Pro Bowl appearance.

After three strong seasons with the Seahawks, the Raiders traded for him in the 2025 offseason. He led the league in interceptions last season with 17.

Frank Reich was named the Jets’ offensive coordinator this offseason. Reich runs a West Coast-style offense that emphasizes speed. 

This is different from the offensive system he was in when he shone with the Seahawks. Seahawks’ offensive coordinator Shane Waldron prefers outside runs and pre-snap movement rather than speed. 

Smith has had on-and-off problems with interceptions throughout his career. A fast-paced system could possibly make these issues worse.

Smith will compete with Justin Fields for the starting QB job during training camp. 

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on March 10 against the Washington Wizards.

This is the second-most points all-time in an NBA game. It was the most since Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in 2006 against the Toronto Raptors. Adebayo’s effort helped the Heat defeat the Wizards 150-129.

Adebayo started the game off strong with 31 points in the first quarter. He finished the first half with 43 points. This means he surpassed his previous career-high of 41 points at halftime. 

The game was effectively over by the fourth quarter. The Heat led the Wizards 113-97 through three quarters. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra let Adebayo run the offense. This led him to attempt eight field goals and 16 free throws. 

Adebayo completely stole the show, but he wasn’t alone. Simone Fontecchio scored 18 points as well. This is the first time in NBA history that two teammates scored 100 or more points combined without one of them scoring 100 individually. 

It’ll be hard for the Wizards to take away any positives from the game, but there were some. Wizards center Alex Sarr scored 28 points to lead the team. Although Adebayo dominated Sarr on defense, he only guarded Adebayo for about half his shots. Sarr didn’t play in the fourth quarter when Adebayo scored 21 to pass Bryant’s mark. Will Riley scored 22 points, but also had little luck in stopping Adebayo. 

Comparisons between Bryant’s and Adebayo’s historic performances instantly started. Bryant took more field goals than Adebayo, but Adebayo shot more than double the number of free throws. 

Regardless of which game fans will consider better, Adebayo adds another accomplishment to his Hall of Fame resume. Adebayo is a three-time All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner.   

The Heat’s next game is March 12 against the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Kevin Mays, who was a former assistant coach for the Cal State Bakersfield men’s basketball team, is facing several charges for possession of automatic firearms, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and pimping. Mays is currently in jail and awaiting trial.

Mays allegedly worked as a pimp in four different states. Former Cal State Bakersfield head coach Rod Barnes called in a tip in August.

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Barnes received an anonymous letter from an alleged victim claiming that Mays “IS TRAFFICKING A GIRL BY THE NAME OF [redacted] HE HAS BEEN TRAFFICKING THIS GIRL SINCE MAY,” Bakersfield police told ESPN.

Barnes gave the letter to the human resources department at Cal State Bakersfield, and it ultimately led to all these charges Mays is facing.

Mays has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and they have given no further comment on the situation. The investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges could be filed.

This led to the school terminating athletic director Kyle Conder shortly after Mays’s arrest. Conder filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging he was fired in August after he reported “potential crimes and misconduct” at the university.

School spokesperson Jennifer Self “strongly denies the claims” made in the lawsuit from Conder, according to ESPN.

The Green Bay Packers have traded Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys.

The Packers will get the Cowboys’ fourth-round draft pick. This trade will also give the Packers $11 million in cap space.

In 2024, Gary had a career year at defensive end, recording 47 tackles and 9 tackles for loss. In 2025, he was moved to the defensive line. After Week 8, Gary did not record a single tackle for loss.  

The Cowboys’ defensive coordinator is Christian Parker, who was the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive backs coach last season. Although the Cowboys were primarily looking to improve their secondary, any defensive help they can get is welcome. 

Although Parker hasn’t worked as a defensive coordinator before, he’s described his playbook as similar to that of Vic Fangio, the Eagles’ current defensive coordinator. Fangio’s system is built on versatility and clever scheming to disguise the play. In a way, Gary’s pure power game feels like a bit of a mismatch for this system.

That doesn’t mean all hope is lost, though. Fangio helped Jalen Carter turn into a Pro Bowl player in 2024. Carter had 42 tackles and 12 tackles for loss. Carter is similar to Gary in that both players use their pure strength to create plays on defense. 

Parker and Gary worked together with the Packers. Parker was the defensive quality control coach for the Packers during Gary’s first two seasons in 2019 and 2020. As a defensive quality-control coach, Parker spent hours reviewing analytics and tape of the Packers’ defense, including Gary. Even if the scheme isn’t a perfect fit, the deep familiarity with Gary’s game could help integrate him into the defense. Gary is projected to play linebacker for the Cowboys, where he played earlier in his career. 

This trade will officially go through when the new league year starts on March 11. 

The New England Patriots are expected to sign Baltimore Ravens’ edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. 

The Patriots will sign Jones to a three-year, $39 million contract. The defending AFC champions improve one of their biggest weaknesses from last season.

Jones was acquired by the Ravens in a mid-season trade with the Tennessee Titans. He had seven sacks and 55 pressures, which were both career highs. Under Titans’ defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, Jones was used as the primary edge rusher. Meanwhile, Ravens’ defensive coordinator Zach Orr was much more aggressive in sending multiple defenders at the quarterback. This led to Jones getting fewer sacks but more pressures. 

The Ravens recently traded for Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Crosby trade made Jones expendable for the Ravens.

The Patriots had 34 sacks last season, but most of them were from linebackers. Although Jones has played linebacker in the past, he is expected to play defensive end for the Patriots. 

The Patriots promoted Zak Kuhr from inside linebackers coach to defensive coordinator. Kuhr’s system is similar to Orr’s in its aggression. The main difference is that Kuhr is more focused on stopping the run than the passing game.

Jones doesn’t have much experience with this type of scheme. However, he was part of versatile schemes with the Denver Broncos in 2021 and 2022. Jones had nine tackles for loss in both of those seasons. Jones was able to work in a system that asked him to fill many roles, so that should help him adjust to the Patriots’ system. 

Now that the edge rusher has been solved, the Patriots will look to address their other major issues: safety and offensive tackle. The Super Bowl saw Drake Maye get sacked six times. He set a record for most sacks taken in a single postseason with 20. 

Travis Kelce is expected to return to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2026 season.

No specifics have been revealed about what Kelce’s contract will look like. Chiefs’ general manager Brett Veach said in February that Kelce is welcome back on the team if he wants to keep playing. A source close to Kelce revealed Kelce’s intention to return for another season.

Kelce has 50.1 yards per game in 2025, which was the lowest mark of his career. His loss of speed, along with his lowest catch percentage since 2021, contributed to the declining numbers. Despite this, Kelce’s numbers still were good compared to other tight ends, leading to him making his 11th career Pro Bowl in 2025. He’s made the Pro Bowl every season since 2015. 

Since drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017, the Mahomes-Kelce duo has won three Super Bowls. Mahomes is currently recovering from a torn ACL.

Mahomes restructured his contract earlier in the offseason to give the Chiefs more spending room. This move was key in allowing the Chiefs to bring Kelce back. Mahomes’ return date hasn’t been announced, but the duo will likely play together again. 

Now that Kelce has made a decision with his career, he can fully focus on his personal life. Kelce is expected to marry his fiancée, music superstar Taylor Swift, during the NFL offseason. The wedding is rumored to be on June 13, with the date chosen for Swift’s favorite number. It’s also in the heart of the offseason, meaning Kelce doesn’t have to worry about practice the next day or anything like that. 

The Chiefs and Kelce cannot officially sign a contract until March 11, the start of the new league year. Along with Kelce, the Chiefs also signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.

Alec Pierce has agreed to an extension with the Indianapolis Colts.

Pierce is expected to sign a four-year, $116 million contract with the Colts. Pierce was widely considered the best free agent in this free agency class and was off the board just hours after the legal tampering period started.

Pierce is coming off a career year where he had 1,003 receiving yards in 15 games. 

The Colts drafted Pierce in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played in 16 games in his rookie season and had 593 receiving yards.

In 2024, he found his niche as a deep threat. Pierce led the league in yards per reception with 22.

A big reason for Pierce’s career year was the addition of Daniel Jones at quarterback. Jones showed improvement in several areas, including a career-high in yards per attempt with 8.1. The Colts were 8-5 with Jones before he tore his Achilles.

Jones is currently a free agent. The Colts have expressed interest in bringing him back. Backup QB Anthony Richardson is currently seeking a trade from the team. 

The New England Patriots were expected to pursue Pierce. They released Stefon Diggs earlier in the offseason. 

The Patriots didn’t completely miss out in free agency, though, as they signed Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year contract. 

For the Patriots or any other team in need of a wide receiver, there are still plenty of options left. Tyreek Hill is probably the most notable. He’s just three seasons removed from leading the league in receiving yards, but has dealt with injury and rapid decline. Romeo Doubs is generally considered the best free agent WR left. Doubs had 724 yards for the Green Bay Packers in 2025. 

Pierce and the Colts will officially sign the contract on March 11.

Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will headline the UFC event at the White House.

The matchups were announced on March 7 during UFC 326. Topuria and Gaethje will fight for the interim lightweight title. There are currently six fights scheduled, with the possibility of a seventh one being added. 

Topuria is heavily favored in this fight from betting sites like DraftKings. He’s been in mixed martial arts since 2015. He defeated Francisco Javier Asprilla by submission on April 4, 2015, in his first fight.

His first UFC fight was in 2020 against Youseff Zalal. He defeated Zalal in a unanimous decision. The fight took place in Du Forum in the United Arab Emirates. This island was nicknamed “Fight Island.” UFC held fights here in 2020 and 2021 to prevent exposure to COVID-19. Topuria is currently 17-0 in his MMA career.

Despite this, Gaethje should not be underestimated. He is a two-time lightweight champion. Gaethje got his start as a wrestler in college. He had a 5-5 record with the University of Northern Colorado. 

Gaethje got into MMA in 2011. He defeated Kevin Crook in his first fight on Aug. 20, 2011, in a knockout.

He had his first UFC fight in 2017. He defeated Michael Johnson in a technical knockout to advance his MMA record to 18-0. 

Gaethje has a 10-5 record since joining UFC. He’s won his last two fights in unanimous decisions.  

Despite the odds being against him, he is the defending champion. Having to defend his title could cause Gaethje to fight better than the bettors expect.

The White House event is scheduled for June 14. This will also be President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. UFC CEO Dana White has been friends with Trump for 25 years. White publicly endorsed Trump during the 2024 presidential election.

The Atlanta Falcons plan to sign quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. 

Tagovailoa was released by the Miami Dolphins just hours before the start of the legal tampering period. The Falcons signed him later in the day to a one-year contract. 

The Dolphins had to absorb $99 million in dead cap over the next two seasons to release Tagovailoa. This is the largest dead cap hit in NFL history. 

The Falcons released their veteran QB Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. Cousins had 10 touchdowns and five interceptions in 10 games. The Falcons went on a four-game winning streak with Cousins to end the season. They had restructured his contract, but even with the restructure, it was still financially beneficial to release him. 

Next on the depth chart could have been Michael Penix Jr. Penix Jr. has a 4-8 record in the NFL since being drafted in 2024. 

Instead, the Falcons will entrust Tagovailoa with the starting QB duties. Tagovailoa threw 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2025 – the 15 interceptions were a career high for him. 

A major problem with Tagovailoa’s career has been injury issues. Tagovailoa has only played every game in one season. This season was in 2023, when he led the league with 4,624 passing yards. A big reason for that was thanks to Tyreek Hill, who led the league with 1,799 receiving yards. Hill was released by the Dolphins earlier this offseason.

The Falcons’ new offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees, has a very QB-friendly system. Rees is big on establishing the run and creating simple looks for QBs. Along with this, he also likes to use two tight ends to maximize protection. This could help keep Tagovailoa healthy. 

Tagovailoa and the Falcons will officially sign the contract on March 11, the beginning of the new league year.

Chad Baker-Mazara has been removed from USC’s college basketball program.

USC did not give any reason for his removal from the program. Mazara was averaging 18 points per game for USC this season. 

During a game against Nebraska, Mazara suffered an injury. After returning from the locker room, Mazara sat on the sidelines instead of with his teammates on the bench. According to the Los Angeles Times, this is just a small part of a pattern of odd behavior from Mazara. 

USC will now be led by Rodney Rice, Ezar Ausar and Alijah Arenas. Arenas is the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. Arenas was not happy about Mazara leaving the team. 

“This is what we’re doing? Our best player? Mr. ‘I Get Buckets?’ Every night. He brings it every night. Guaranteed 18, 20 every night,” Arenas said, “I don’t know who he cussed out. But get over it! He’s right.”

It’s unclear if Arenas actually knows specifics of the situation or if he’s just guessing. 

Mazara attended high school in Colonia, New Jersey. Colonia is part of Woodbridge Township, which has produced a couple other notable sports figures like Eric LeGrand, football player for Rutgers University and John Carlson, Stanley Cup champion for the Washington Capitals. 

In his senior year at Colonia High School, he averaged 18.9 points per game and was named player of the year by Home News Tribune, a central New Jersey publication. 

Before USC, Mazara also played for Duquesne, San Diego State and Auburn. He won sixth man of the year at San Diego State and made the All-SEC team with Auburn. 

Mazara was in his second senior season, which was awarded to him because of playing a season in junior college. Mazara is out of eligibility after playing five seasons among four universities.  

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for four draft picks.

The Rams gave up their 2026 first-round, fifth-round and sixth-round picks, along with a third-round pick in 2027. 

The Rams had the No. 10 defense last season. Their defense was led by linebackers Jared Verse and Bryon Young. Trading for McDuffie will help make up for the loss of cornerback Cobie Durant, who will enter free agency this offseason.  

In Kansas City, McDuffie played under a very aggressive scheme under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo looks to put pressure on the quarterback and limit the run game. Chris Shula’s defensive scheme is different, but does have some similarities. Spagnuolo and Shula both utilize pre-snap decoys to throw off opposing offenses. Shula’s defensive scheme is known for being versatile, which should make it easier for McDuffie to fit in.

McDuffie was a big reason that the Chiefs had the No. 6 defense in the league. The Chiefs want to improve their offense, which was No. 21 in the league last season. Even after restructuring the contract of Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs still faced a very difficult cap situation. 

The Chiefs exercised McDuffie’s team option for 2026, which is worth $13 million. According to Over The Cap, this trade puts them out of their cap deficit. This means they’ll be able to afford to make improvements to the roster. 

The Chiefs will need to rely on Christian Roland-Wallace and Kevin Knowles at the cornerback position. Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams are free agents this offseason. 

Although the cap situation is still tight, the Chiefs have some money to make some additions. The Chiefs are looking to add a running back, offensive lineman and defensive lineman depth. Franchise legend Travis Kelce is currently not under contract.

WWE wrestler Kiana James suffered a wardrobe malfunction during the Women’s Elimination Chamber match.

James was wrestling against Tiffany Stratton. Stratton forced James to the ground. James laid on the ground for several seconds. While on the ground, her bra slipped, partially exposing her nipple. The camera did not turn away or black out while James was on the ground.

James was eliminated by Raquel Rodriguez, while Stratton was eliminated by Rhea Ripley. Ripley won the Elimination Chamber to earn a shot at the WrestleMania 42 title. 

Before wrestling, James worked a desk job. She graduated from Morningside University in 2019 with a degree in science.

She trained to become a professional wrestler at Flatbacks Wrestling School in Apopka, Florida. She was taught by Shawn Spears and Tyler Breeze, both WWE wrestlers.

She had her first wrestling match in 2021. She was a part of the All Elite Wrestling league and fought under the name Xtina Kay. She lost the match to Laura Dennis, better known as The Bunny.

In 2022, she joined WWE and wrestled using her real name, Kayla Klingensmith. However, she quickly rebranded under her current persona and adopted a villain role. Her first win was in June 2022 when she defeated Brooklyn Barlow in NXT Level Up. 

In 2024, James joined WWE’s main roster. She was drafted to the Raw brand on June 3. She defeated Natalya Neidhart in her main roster debut.

James does not currently have another wrestling match scheduled. WrestleMania 42 will be on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The main event will be the current heavyweight champion, CM Punk, defending his title against Roman Reigns. The women’s championship will be between defending champion Jade Cargill and Ripley, the winner of the Elimination Chamber.

The New York Jets continue to work on a contract extension for Breece Hall – they have officially placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on the running back ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline.

The non-exclusive franchise tag allows Hall to talk to other teams, and the Jets can offer him a contract, with the Jets given a chance to match any offer. However, if they choose not to match the team signing him, they have to give the Jets two first-round picks in return.

The tag will guarantee Hall to make $14.293 million next season and will almost certainly keep Hall in New York for at least one more season.

Jets general manager Darren Mougey spoke on his running back at the NFL combine, saying Hall “is a good player and we want to find a way to keep him around.”

Once the news broke, Hall took to X by posting, “Always been the type to bet on myself. Been working… see yall soon, Love.”

Hall, 24, will be entering his fifth season and has rushed for 3,398 yards so far in his career. Hall averages 4.4 yards per attempt and has reached the endzone 18 times.

The Jets drafted Hall in the 2022 NFL draft out of Iowa State when they took him with the 36th overall pick in the 2nd round.

Hall rushed for a career-high 1,065 yards this past season, surpassing his 994 rushing yards in 2023. Hall most likely would have surpassed that mark in his rookie season, but the running back suffered a torn ACL, ending his first season just seven games in.

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl defender Myles Garrett was given a speeding ticket last month.

Garrett was clocked for going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone. This is Garrett’s ninth speeding ticket since entering the league in 2017.

Garrett is supposed to appear in court on March 10. However, his court date will be canceled if he pays the fine in full beforehand. 

The Browns drafted Garrett with the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. In his first season, injuries limited him to just 11 games. In 2018, he played in all 16 games and made his first career Pro Bowl appearance. 

Injuries again limited Garrett in 2019, who played just 10 games. In 2020, he made the Pro Bowl and helped the Browns end their 17-year playoff drought. He’s made the Pro Bowl every season since 2020.

His health has significantly improved since 2020. From 2021 to 2025, he’s only missed two games. He’s played in all 17 games for two straight seasons. 

Garrett is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. He won his first award in 2023, when he led the league in approximate value with 20. He also won the award this season. He had 23 sacks and 33 tackles for loss to lead the league.

Garrett set the all-time record for sacks in a season. The previous record was set by T.J Watt with the Steelers in 2021, who had 22.5. This mark tied Michael Strahan, who had 22.5 sacks for the New York Giants in 2001. It’s important to note that Strahan did this in a 16-game season, compared to Watt and Garrett, who had 17 games.  

The Browns will look to improve their fortunes under their new head coach, Todd Monken, who was previously the Ravens’ offensive coordinator.  

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, for suspicion of driving under the influence, according to authorities.

Brooks was at a traffic stop when he was placed under arrest and later transported to Scottsdale City Jail. Brooks was “respectful and cooperative” during the arrest. He was later released at 3:30 a.m., per the Scottsdale Police Department

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The Suns acknowledged the incident in a statement: “We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information.”

It is yet to be determined if Brooks will face charges, and that will be up to city prosecutors.

The forward has been sidelined due to a fractured hand since Feb. 21 against the Orlando Magic, and was having a career year in his first season with the Suns. Brooks is averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game.

The Suns currently sit at 35-27 and are the seventh seed in the West. They are 2-2 since Brooks suffered a fractured hand. The injury is expected to sideline Brooks 4-6 weeks.

The Geno Smith and the Las Vegas Raiders pairing is coming to an end as they are expected to release the veteran quarterback if they do not find a trade partner before the new league year begins on Wednesday.

If Smith is released, the Raiders will free up $8 million in cap space, but they will also have to take on $18.5 million of dead money.

Smith, 35, signed a two-year, $75 million contract extension after he was traded from the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round pick.

The Raiders hoped that pairing Smith with Pete Carroll would result in wins, but after finishing with the worst record in the league, the Raiders moved on from both after just one season.

Fernando Mendoza will almost certainly be the next quarterback for the Raiders as they hold the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but what is next for Smith?

Smith will, without a doubt, be finding a new home, but it remains to be seen if he will get another shot at being a starting quarterback.

In 15 games last season, Smith threw for 19 touchdowns but also threw a league-high 17 interceptions. That was the most interceptions he has thrown in a season since his rookie season with the New York Jets, when he threw 21.

Smith hopes to find the magic he had with the Seahawks and bounce back to what he was before becoming a Raider.

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson have agreed to restructure his contract, freeing up $36 million in cap space to be cap-compliant before the new football year begins.

Watson, 30, missed all of last season while recovering from an Achilles injury he suffered in 2024. He was supposed to have a cap hit of $80.7 million, which was by far a league high, before the restructure.

The Browns will owe Watson $46 million guaranteed in 2026 after signing a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract after being traded to the Browns.

Watson has hardly seen the field for the Browns due to suspensions and injuries, but the Browns expect and hope Watson to be in the mix to be their starting quarterback next season. In games he has played, he has not been good, posting a league-worst 33.1 total quarterback rating.

He will be competing with Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and potentially another quarterback if they choose to bring one in.

New Browns head coach Todd Monken said he wants Watson in the mix because “anytime that you have a player that at one time has exhibited the skill set at an elite level,” hope remains.

“I think you’re always going to give them the benefit of the doubt that somehow we might be able to get that out of him again, and I think that’s how you should look at every player.”

The Browns still have more work to do and more contracts to restructure before free agency officially begins.

On Thursday’s Pat McAfee Show, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers spoke about his mystery wife and why he wants to stay in shape all the time.

Rodgers has yet to go public with his wife, but he did talk about her for the first time in the media. He and his wife do not want to be in the spotlight, according to Rodgers, and he plans to keep it that way.

McAfee told Rodgers that he looked good and happy at the beginning of the interview, asking Rodgers what is next for him as a human and football player. Rodgers gave a quick response, saying that he is “trying to stay fit.” Admitting that it gets harder as he continues to get older.

“You can’t take the same amount of time off as you used to,” Rodgers said. “After so many seasons, I would take a few weeks off, a month off, a month-and-a-half. Now, at 42, just to stay in shape, you got to kind of always be… on the diet and sleep and workouts if you want to look the right way.”

He then admitted that he wants to look as good as possible, as he candidly said, “I want to look good. I want my wife to want to f— me all the time,” causing McAfee and his co-host to burst out in laughter.

Rodgers also said that the outside obsession with his and his wife’s relationship is “bizarre,” claiming that he has allegedly been stalked on numerous occasions.

“I’ve been getting stalked at my house for about a year-and-a-half when I was living there. Not just that, but stalked at the coffee shop I would frequent, the gym at Proactive that I would go to, which was really bizarre and still is. Then the paparazzi was stalking me for a long time, flying drones over my house.”

As Rodgers settles into his personal life, the 42-year-old has a big decision to make: whether he wants to continue playing football or retire into the sunset.