Albert Breer

Joined: Jan 1, 2016

Albert Breer is a senior writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated, delivering the biggest stories and breaking news from across the league. He has been on the NFL beat since 2005 and joined SI in 2016. Breer began his career covering the New England Patriots for the MetroWest Daily News and the Boston Herald from 2005 to '07, then covered the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News from 2007 to '08. He worked for The Sporting News from 2008 to '09 before returning to Massachusetts as The Boston Globe's national NFL writer in 2009. From 2010 to 2016, Breer served as a national reporter for NFL Network. In addition to his work at Sports Illustrated, Breer regularly appears on NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, FS1 with Colin Cowherd, The Rich Eisen Show and The Dan Patrick Show. A 2002 graduate of Ohio State, Breer lives near Boston with his wife, a cardiac ICU nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, and their three children.

Kyler Murray was officially released Wednesday, paving the way for him to join a new team for 2026.

NFL

Indianapolis’s Alec Pierce could get paid big, too. Plus, more on the Maxx Crosby trade, and the wide receiver and running back markets.

Malik Willis was drafted by the Titans in the third round in 2022.

NFL

With plenty of quarterback-needy teams, the two signal-callers have generated a lot of interest. Plus, where Tyler Linderbaum could end up, what’s going on in Minnesota and more.

Kyle Pitts Sr.’s production took a massive leap for the Falcons in 2025.

NFL

Albert Breer explains why the pair are unlikely to reach long-term deals before the deadline. Plus, much more in his Tuesday notes.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons in the NFL.

NFL

Detroit’s approach landed it four starters. Plus, what’s next for Maxx Crosby, Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) could be one of the most sought out free agents this offseason.

NFL

The Super Bowl MVP is expected to garner interest from a handful of teams. Plus, A.J. Brown’s potential market and more on the NFLPA team report cards.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has made 19 starts for Cleveland over the last three seasons.

NFL

Cleveland and Indianapolis will need to sort through their options at quarterback this offseason. Plus, the trade market for Raiders star Maxx Crosby is already heating up.