Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz
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Culver City, CA, United States
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15 second-year NFL players who must step up in 2023 season
After limited contributions as rookies, these NFL players will be called on to provide much more to their respective teams in Year 2. → Read More
Football fireworks: Five NFL teams that could be more explosive in 2023
The on-field fireworks won't begin until the fall, but on this Fourth of July, several NFL offenses look set to be much more explosive this year. → Read More
NFL suspends three more players for entire 2023 season for gambling violations
Two Colts players and a free agent will be out for at least all of this season after the NFL found they wagered on league games last year. → Read More
Five NFL teams that took major step back this offseason: Raiders, Bucs raise concerns
While the NFL offseason is traditionally a time for rampant optimism, several teams already are facing a gloomier outlook for 2023. → Read More
Five NFL teams that took major step forward this offseason: Jets, Dolphins lead way
The NFL offseason can be a time of transformation, and several teams – including the Jets and Dolphins – took advantage of that opportunity. → Read More
Cardinals, Falcons, Colts, Texans all shut out of prime time in 2023 NFL schedule
The NFL's regular-season schedule was released Thursday night, but several teams found themselves edged out of the prime-time spotlight. → Read More
NFL's 13 biggest instant-impact rookies in 2023: Can anyone catch Bijan Robinson?
The likes of Sauce Gardner and Ja'Marr Chase have taken on starring roles right away in recent years. Who could be next in line? → Read More
2024 NFL mock draft: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye drive QB frenzy in way-too-early look
With this year's NFL draft wrapped up, it's time to look ahead to 2024. One year out, the quarterback talent looks supremely promising. → Read More
Georgia QB Stetson Bennett IV picked by Los Angeles Rams in fourth round of NFL draft
Amid speculation he could last well into Day 3 or go undrafted, Stetson Bennett IV was taken by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft. → Read More
NFL draft picks 2023: All of the picks from Round 4-7 on Day 3
The 2023 NFL draft wrapped up Saturday with the final four rounds of action. Here are all of the picks from Day 3 of the event. → Read More
Best undrafted free agents in 2023 NFL draft: Ivan Pace Jr., Andre Carter II offer value
Even after the completion of the 2023 NFL draft, franchises must rush to sign the top undrafted free agents on the market. → Read More
Baker Mayfield trade winners, losers: Who made out best in deal for QB?
Browns finally trade former No. 1 pick, and Baker Mayfield's arrival in Carolina provides a path for a team desperate to find an answer behind center. → Read More
2022 NFL draft winners, losers: Contenders emerge, but bad news for several stars
The Ravens and Eagles gave themselves a serious boost with their NFL draft hauls, but some other teams didn't fare nearly as well. → Read More
NFL draft best available players: QB Sam Howell among top options on Day 3
While most of the marquee names have already been selected, there are plenty of promising prospects still waiting to be taken in the NFL draft. → Read More
2022 NFL draft winners, losers: Bears, Patriots take puzzling paths on Day 2
Making the most of Day 2 of the NFL draft can be an essential step in building a contender, but not everyone stood out for the right reasons Friday. → Read More
Deshaun Watson picks Browns in stunning reversal as Texans agree to trade
Deshaun Watson previously told the Browns they were out of the running for his services, but the Texans QB now plans to play for Cleveland. → Read More
Broncos land QB Russell Wilson from Seahawks in blockbuster trade
In Russell Wilson, the Broncos landed their long-sought franchise quarterback after all – just not the one many expected. → Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger retires from NFL after 18 seasons
Ben Roethlisberger is done playing in the NFL after 18 seasons, he announced Thursday. Roethlisberger was No. 11 overall pick in 2004. → Read More
Vikings fire coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman, ushering in new era
The Vikings fired coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday, signaling a new era in Minnesota. → Read More
NFL hot seat rankings: Which coaches could be next to be fired after Urban Meyer?
The Raiders and Jaguars have already undergone coaching changes this season, but they likely won't be the last teams to undergo an overhaul. → Read More