NFL News Today

NFL News Today

• Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly five years after fatal crash
  The former first-round pick will have another opportunity to appear before the parole board ahead of his mandatory parole release date in 2027
• Wanya Morris trade grades: Falcons acquire young Chiefs OT in late-round pick swap
  Atlanta has welcomed two former Kansas City right tackles this offseason
• Patrick Mahomes got a $500 million deal, but likely won’t be first NFL player to reach half a billion mark
  Although Patrick Mahomes just signed a record-breaking contract, Matthew Stafford is actually on track to become the first NFL player to reach half a billion dollars in career earnings
• Sean Payton signs new five-year contract, remains with Broncos through 2030 season
  After leading Denver to a 14-3 record and an AFC Championship Game appearance, the Super Bowl-winning coach is locked in long term
• Underrated AFC players who could become stars in 2026, plus breaking down Patrick Mahomes’ $500 million deal
  Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL for June 11
• Dan Campbell says Kelvin Sheppard is a better defensive coordinator in Year Two
  Lions head coach Dan Campbell made Kelvin Sheppard one of his first assistant coach hires when he got the job in 2021, and promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2025.
• Todd Bowles: Baker Mayfield’s a true pro, contract will take care of itself
  There are issues for the Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield to work out on the business side, but there’s been no issues on the football side of things.
• Seahawks receive their Super Bowl LX rings
  The Seahawks unveiled their championship hardware on Thursday night.
• Attendance down, ratings up for UFL in third season
  The UFL is surviving.
• Raiders expect Jermod McCoy to be healthy enough to do plenty of work in training camp
  McCoy, a first-round prospect, dropped to the fourth round amid concerns about his surgically repaired knee.