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Jeremiyah Love might be my No. 1 overall prospect

Colts QB Anthony Richardson requests trade after disappointing tenure: Sources Richardson ended the 2025 season on injured reserve due to an orbital fracture he suffered due to a “freak accident” during pregame warmups.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson has requested a trade.

More, via @romeovillekid.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Would the Chicago Bears trade QB Tyson Bagent? Backup QB getting some attention GM Ryan Poles said teams have called about Bagent, but trading the backup quarterback would be a tough decision.

Would the Bears trade Tyson Bagent? Would another team be interested in parting ways with draft capital to bring him in as a starter?

It's a talking point here in Indianapolis. Story from the combine

The Athletic Welcomes New Colleagues | The New York Times Company We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

The Athletic is hiring Barry Svrluga, Adam Kilgore, Candace Buckner, Ava Wallace, Spencer Nusbaum and Jason Murray www.nytco.com/press/the-at...

The most interesting teams of the offseason, part 2: Chiefs, Vikings and Colts Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · February 25 · 1h 5m

Was fun to talk to @robertmays.bsky.social on @tafootballshow.bsky.social here. We discussed what's ahead for Chiefs, most likely draft targets, free agency and some big-picture scheme thoughts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Bears head coach Ben Johnson's got jokes. He opened a session with the Chicago media with, "OK, let's start with this. I know what everyone's thinking: Does Caleb have NBA aspirations? And the answer is no," Johnson said. "I think football is his calling. Did you see the 3-point contest?"

Asked about the left tackle spot, Bears GM Ryan Poles went through a variety options the team will consider this offseason, and he did add, “We want to keep Darnell and Jonah together on the right side.”

Also said Joe Thuney moving there was more to help in a pinch, but he’ll stay at left guard.

I think we should adopt a policy worldwide that any runner-up in a championship tilt should receive a stuffed animal moments after losing. Absolutely incredible!

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dies at 25 Officials have not released a cause of death for the former Purdue star receiver. An autopsy has been scheduled for Sunday.

A very sad day for the Vikings and the entire football community.

Here are the latest details on the passing of Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore, with @aleclewis.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Frank Reich is the master of the comeback. The Jets might be his biggest challenge yet After getting fired midseason two years in a row, Reich thought his NFL coaching career was over. Then his old friend Aaron Glenn called.

After being fired by the Panthers, Frank Reich retired and was living a good life — writing a book, doing charity work, vacationing and being a granddad. So why would he come back to the NFL? And with the Jets? My story. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Ranking the Chiefs’ top unrestricted free agents: Who makes most sense to bring back? Which Chiefs free agents make the most sense to return in 2026? Here's a first look.

A look at the Chiefs' top 10 unrestricted free agents ... and who might make most sense to bring back with a tight budget: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Are the Bears really Indiana-bound or will they follow the money to Arlington Heights? The team will go wherever there's a new stadium surrounded by a “mixed-use development," but Arlington Heights makes most financial sense.

Jon Greenberg (still not on here) believes the Bears ultimately will build their stadium in Arlington Heights. His column

Chance of Bears moving to Indiana takes ‘a meaningful step forward’ The passage of Indiana Senate Bill 27 out of committee adds to the possibility of a new stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana.

Our story on the latest Bears stadium updates. (I’ve lost track of how many Bears stadium updates there have been, but I do know there have been 0 shovels in the ground)

Chicago Bears big board 1.0: Which defensive players could be in play in Rounds 1-3? The Bears figure to be very active on defense in the 2026 draft. Our first big board goes through some options for them in Rounds 1-3.

Don't worry, I've got non-stadium-related Bears content for you this morning. How about a Big Board?

The passage of SB 27 would mark the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date. We are committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence to support our vision to build a world-class stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana. We appreciate the leadership shown by Governor Braun, Speaker Huston, Senator Mishler and members of the Indiana General Assembly in establishing this critical framework and path forward to deliver a premier venue for all of Chicagoland and a destination for Bears fans and visitors from across the globe. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to build our working relationship together.

Statement from the Bears, as Senate Bill 27 passes through the Indiana Ways and Means Committee

A photo of an ice cream machine with a sign reading, "Anything is possible with ice cream." Beneath that is a hand lettered sign reading, "No ice cream".

2026 basically

Submit your draft and free-agency questions for Kevin Fishbain’s Bears mailbag Before the NFL world descends on Indianapolis for the combine next week, share your Bears draft and free-agency questions here.

The combine is next week, and free agency is less than three weeks away. Send your Bears questions in for an offseason mailbag

Chicago Bears’ unrestricted free agent rankings: Will All-Pro safety Kevin Byard be back? Secondary questions abound for the Bears as they reshape the roster under Ben Johnson's vision.

With free agency only 20 days away, @danwiederer.bsky.social goes through the Bears' 10 most notable free agents, starting with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard

Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones in Lonesome Dove

After starting out his career doing lots of episodic guest work (including a very good Twilight Zone, s4's "Miniature"), Robert Duvall mostly worked in (great) movies from the 70s on. A rare exception: the wonderful Western miniseries Lonesome Dove, where he played superhumanly charming Gus McCrae.

Chicago Bears NFL mock draft: Defense is clear priority, starting with front 7 In our first look at some options for the Bears in the 2026 draft, the focus is on the defensive line with the first two rounds.

Happy Mock Draft Season to those who celebrate. I like these to be more about laying out different scenarios and getting to know prospects who could fit as opposed to anything close to being predictive.

Now that that's out of the way, Bears Mock 1.0 (with @danwiederer.bsky.social)

Quote from Washington Nationals baseball operations president Paul Toboni - I grew up in San Francisco reading the San Francisco Chronicle. Every morning I’d wake up and pull out the Sporting Green. It became part of my routine with my brothers and sisters. The people I ended up reading and feeling connected with – Bruce Jenkins and Scott Ostler and Susan Slusser and Ann Killion and these folks – I had such good fortune being able to read them. I could not imagine a day of opening up the San Francisco Chronicle and the Sporting Green not being there. I feel for all the DC sports fans – kids, adults alike – that this coming week they’re going to open up the Washington Post and there not be a sports section.. It doesn’t feel totally real. And I also feel for Andrew and Spencer and Chelsea and Barry and the incredible work they’ve done. I’ve only been here a short time but been really fortunate to get to know them and be a small part in understanding the professionalism with which they carry themselves and the incredible work they’ve done. Whoever ends up picking up each and every one of them will be really luck to have them within their doors.

Washington #Nationals president of baseball operations opened a video call with media bemoaning the loss of the Post sports department and ball writers Andrew Golden, Spencer Nusbaum, Chelsea Janes and Barry Svrluga, while noting the San Francisco Chronicle's role in shaping him as a youth.

5 offseason questions for the Chiefs ... and a priority they should have on Day 1 of free agency: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Chicago Bears salary-cap analysis: Tough decisions for Ryan Poles ahead of free agency Now that the Bears have a competitive roster, it's also an expensive one, which means tough decisions ahead for the general manager.

The day after the Super Bowl means one thing: Bears salary-cap analysis.

Let the offseason begin

Bad Bunny Halftime Show doing an easter egg to the 49ers substation electromagnetic field conspiracy theory.

Yes PLEASE more Patriots super bowls, so entertaining

Lots of Seahawks logos in our graphic of The Athletic staff's Super Bowl picks. I went the other way because underdogs are 4-1 straight up in the last five Super Bowls.

Either way, a coach named Mike will hoist the Lombardi Trophy tonight. Gotta love that.

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Super Bowl 60 predictions: Why our staff leans toward a Seahawks victory Can Drake Maye and the Patriots do enough against a formidable Seahawks defense to pull off the upset at Levi's Stadium?

The Athletic NFL staff's Super Bowl picks. A lot of love for the Seahawks.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Ben Johnson promoting Press Taylor to Bears offensive coordinator: Sources The Bears' offense made huge leaps this season under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. Taylor steps into the important OC role.

The Bears are promoting Press Taylor to offensive coordinator. Story by @danwiederer.bsky.social

We did this last night. So much fun to see it with a big, enthusiastic crowd.

Why Chiefs special teams struggled in 2025 — and a big-picture question ahead The Chiefs have to feel good about two areas of their special teams — while also facing a big-picture decision ahead.

A deep dive into the Chiefs' special teams — and a big-picture question for 2026: www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...