49ers extend Fred Warner: Four-time All-Pro becomes NFL’s highest-paid LB, ‘sets the tone for our entire team’

49ers make Fred Warner highest-paid LB in NFL after extending contract, lauded as team leader The San Francisco 49ers have made significant moves in the offseason, including rewarding some of their best players with contract extensions. Tight end George Kittle received a four-year, $76.4 million extension, quarterback Brock Purdy received a five-year, $265 million contract, … Read more

Jim Irsay, longtime owner of NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, dies aged 65

Longtime owner of NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay, passes away at 65 Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay has passed away at age 65. Known for leading the team to success, drafting Peyton Manning, and his philanthropy, Irsay was involved with the Colts for over 38 years. He battled addiction and overdosed in … Read more

Why the NFL’s outdated playoff format still needs to be changed despite the Lions withdrawing their proposal

Despite the Lions withdrawing their proposal, the NFL’s outdated playoff format still needs to be changed. The NFL playoff format is criticized as outdated and illogical, with division winners hosting wild-card games despite having worse records than their opponents. A recent proposal to determine playoff seeding by the best records was withdrawn by the Lions. … Read more