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San Francisco avoided a long contract stalemate with Purdy by reaching an extension agreement with him last week.

Takeaways: Inside Brock Purdy’s New Contract With the 49ers

San Francisco’s quarterback didn’t want things to get ugly. Plus, NFL playoff seeding, the Olympic debate and more in the weekly takeaways.

San Francisco avoided a long contract stalemate with Purdy by reaching an extension agreement with him last week.

Takeaways: Inside Brock Purdy’s New Contract With the 49ers

San Francisco’s quarterback didn’t want things to get ugly. Plus, NFL playoff seeding, the Olympic debate and more in the weekly takeaways.

An HBO Hard Knocks cameraman shoots video footage at Los Angeles Rams training camp practice.

Five Teams We'd Most Like to See on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' in 2025

Who should be featured on this summer's training camp spotlight?

Purdy is a rich man.

Brock Purdy's Huge New 49ers Contract Features a Major Trade Stipulation

The former Mr. Irrelevant holds all the cards in this deal.

Aaron Judge greets Russell Wilson ahead of the New York Yankees game against the New York Mets on Sunday.

Aaron Judge Had Special Gift for Russell Wilson's Family Ahead of Yankees-Mets Game

Aaron Judge shared a wholesome moment with Russell Wilson's family ahead of Sunday's game.

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NFL draftees react to video messages from loved ones congratulating them on making the league.

NFL Draftees Tearfully React to Messages From Family and Loved Ones in Awesome Video

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) walks the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.

CeeDee Lamb Had Honest Three-Word Take on New Cowboys WR George Pickens

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Dec 22, 2024.

Aaron Rodgers Book Author Shares Why He Believes QB Has Delayed Steelers Signing

Brees, second on the NFL's all-time passing yards and touchdown lists, knows QB talent when he sees it.

Drew Brees Weighs in on Saints' Tyler Shough, QB Battle After Derek Carr Retirement

Shedeur Sanders Had Hilarious Response to Cam Ward Asking for His Browns Jersey

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was detained by police outside a celebrity boxing event early Saturday morning.

Former NFL Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Detained Outside Miami Boxing Event

Tom Brady and Antonio Brown embrace.

Why Bill Belichick Spent $5K on Milk to Avoid Ruining Tom Brady and Antonio Brown's Relationship

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome.

Adam Schefter Jokes NFL Should Pay Patrick Mahomes for Chiefs’ 2025 Primetime Games

New Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was among several rookies present for the annual NFLPA photo shoot.

NFL Rookie Photoshoot Gave First Look at First-Year Players in New Uniforms

Brady and Belichick won six Super Bowl titles together.

Bill Belichick Details the Three Things That Made Tom Brady 'Unbelievably Great'

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) run onto the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

Bears QB Caleb Williams Did Something Nice for Chicago After Stunning NFL Draft Report

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on May 11, 2025.

Tyrese Haliburton Had Hilarious Response to Friend Brock Purdy's Massive 49ers Payday

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Ashton Jeanty Looks to Have Switched Up Iconic Pre-Snap Stance Since Joining Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll at a news conference introducing Ashton Jeanty as the first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Pete Carroll Explains How Tom Brady Influenced His Decision to Join Raiders

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) embraces quarterback Brock Purdy (13).

Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle React to Brock Purdy's Extension With 49ers

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The Lions-Vikings game in Week 18 would have had different stakes had the NFL playoff seeding followed a different format.

NFL Owners Set to Vote on Major Change to Playoff Seeding, Tush Push Ban

Brown (left) and Smith are centerpieces of an Eagles' roster looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

2025 NFL Season: Ranking Every Roster in the NFC East

The Cowboys traded a 2026 third-round draft pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to Pittsburgh in exchange for Pickens and a 2027 sixth-rounder.

2025 NFC East Offseason Report Card: Late Splash Trade Elevates Cowboys

The NFC East’s stacked schedule rotation greatly affected how the NFL’s schedule makers tackled the task at hand.

Why the 2025 NFL Schedule Has Even More Big Brand Names in Prime Time

Daniels and the Commanders will be all over prime time this season.

2025 NFL Schedule: Five Teams That Got Screwed

Hurts and the Eagles will host the Cowboys in the NFL Kickoff Game on Sept. 4.

2025 NFL Schedule: NFC Team Record Predictions

It wouldn't be a surprise to have Allen and Mahomes competing against each other again to go to the Super Bowl.

2025 NFL Schedule: AFC Team Record Predictions

Eagles-Packers is a playoff rematch with some extra juice thanks to an offseason rules proposal.

2025 NFL Schedule: The 13 Most Interesting Games of the Season

The Eagles and Chiefs will face off in a Super Bowl rematch in Week 2, according to one NFL schedule leak.

Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NFL Schedule Release, Pat McAfee’s Future and More

There hasn't been much of an appetite for an NFL draft lottery.

NFL Mailbag: Draft Lottery Not Likely This Decade

How Schedule Release Day Became the NFL’s Creative Super Bowl

The NFL will release its 272-game schedule at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.

2025 NFL Team-by-Team Schedules Including Dates and Times

Carr played two seasons in New Orleans after nine with the Raiders.

Business of Football: Derek Carr Gave a Gift to the Saints

The Bills have won the AFC East five years in a row, but have yet to get over the hump into the Super Bowl

2025 NFL Season: Ranking Every AFC East Roster

The Patriots signed Williams to a four-year deal worth up to $104 million.

2025 AFC East Offseason Report Card: Bills Dominate, Patriots Much Improved

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (1) reacts during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Panthers' early 2025 NFL draft pick already named best kept secret for Carolina

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) against the Kansas City Chiefs

Former Bills WR urges Buffalo to sign $80 million free-agent weapon for Josh Allen

Mathew and Kelly Stafford share a laugh during speeches for the ribbon cutting of the Kelly and Matthew Stafford and Friends Education Center at the S.A.Y Detroit Play Center in Detroit on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Why Rams' Matthew Stafford Is Excited for Next Season

Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrate the win against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

League executive explains how the Commanders got so many national games

Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number six pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Raiders Nearly Impacted by Draft's Biggest 'What If'

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) rushes for a touchdown Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Colts Have Perfect Stretch In Which to Take Advantage

Dec 29, 2019; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks onto the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Chiefs Dealt Bad News in Projected Standings

New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano

Most Indispensable Giants: The Team Has Suffered without This Honorable Mention

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Wyatt Milum (64) listens to offensive line coach Shaun Sarrett during a rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Center Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

3 Position Battles to Watch Ahead of Jaguars OTAs