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When his son felt crushed by expectations, NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith shared simple wisdom that changed everything. Now EJ Smith awaits his own NFL draft call armed with his father's game-changing perspective.
A lifelong football fan honored his late mother's memory by breaking the world record for visiting every NFL stadium in just 72 days. Brian Fowler's cross-country journey turned grief into a remarkable achievement that celebrates both his passion and his mom's legacy.
Four championship-winning coaches will lead the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans, including two who just faced off in a thrilling 40-38 championship game. The all-star event showcases top Black college football talent for NFL scouts while celebrating a resurgence in HBCU football excellence.
Seven NFL stadiums are installing natural grass fields for the World Cup this summer, proving it's possible after players spent years asking for the safer surface. The move has NFL stars celebrating progress while calling for permanent change.
After 14 seasons in the NFL, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is hanging up his cleats to start a new chapter in television. The Seahawks legend shared an emotional thank you to football as he transitions to CBS Sports' "NFL Today."
Former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is expected to be drafted in the first round this week, joining an elite group of Buckeye receivers in the NFL. Despite following legends like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave, Tate is focused on carving his own path while honoring the "Receiver U" legacy.
Seydou Traore, 23, made history as the first graduate of England's NFL Academy to reach the NFL, defying million-to-one odds. His mother's viral reaction captured the emotion of a five-year journey that took him from south London goalkeeper to professional American football player.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green just rewrote the NFL combine record books, posting the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded by a quarterback. The 6-foot-6 athlete shattered three longstanding records in a single day, proving that elite quarterback talent comes in all styles.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford claimed his first NFL MVP award after leading the league with 46 touchdowns at age 37. During his emotional acceptance speech, the 17-year veteran told teammates he's looking forward to playing with them again next season.
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch traded touchdowns for camera lenses, earning credentials as an official World Cup photographer in Seattle. The five-time Pro Bowler captured the USA's victory over Australia, including a goal by Alex Freeman, son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman.
E.J. Smith just landed a spot with the Kansas City Chiefs after going undrafted, following in his Hall of Fame father's footsteps. The young running back gets to learn under championship coach Andy Reid while carving out his own legacy.
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will make history on September 11 when they play the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia. Football fans in Melbourne will witness this landmark moment at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
The NFL and U.S. State Department just launched a historic partnership to spread American football around the world as a force for good. Through Super Bowls, international games, and the 2028 Olympics, they'll use sports to build bridges across cultures.
The American Heart Association and NFL player Damar Hamlin are attempting to break a world record for CPR training during this year's NFL Draft. The initiative aims to equip thousands with life-saving skills after Hamlin's own cardiac arrest survival story.
American football is crossing the Atlantic with a multi-year commitment. Spain's capital will host NFL regular season games starting in 2026, expanding the league's European footprint.
From the first Mexican-born NFL Hall of Famer to the only person to win Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, Mexican and Mexican American athletes have shaped football's biggest moments for over 75 years. Their contributions include undefeated seasons, championship kicks, and inspiring millions across borders.
When Jaxon Smith-Njigba received his Offensive Player of the Year trophy with "Defensive" engraved on it, he called out the NFL. The league quickly apologized and is sending him a corrected trophy.
A Super Bowl champion is speaking up for football fans frustrated by rising game streaming prices. Steve Beuerlein called fan complaints about NFL viewing costs "very legitimate."
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