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We'll see how new @NFLPA leadership responds, but on the NFL ownership side, the idea of an 18-game season (likely with 2 byes and maybe with each team playing 1 international game) is gaining steam. Coach/exec reaction more mixed. Via @HolderStephen... espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

The limit for trading first-round picks will remain three years out. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

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49ers GM John Lynch said the electrical substation injury conspiracy theory is a “big nothing burger.” Story via @nwagoner: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

The NFL and NFL Referees Association had two days of labor talks scheduled this week, but they ended today after one morning session. The CBA between the two sides expires May 31. STORY: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

More about the Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks opening the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener, via @sarahbarshop: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

With Carnell Tate potentially being the next Buckeye WR to be selected in the first round, @nfldraftscout ranks Tate against the other five recent Ohio State wideouts who have gone in the first 🙌 Full ranking: spr.ly/6012B6ddlm

Joe Flacco did not hold back when I asked him about how this year’s QB cycle played out without him landing a realistic shot of being a starting QB.

Strong negotiating move by the league here, but if it comes to that and they do implement it, it’s going to be tough to put the toothpaste back in the tube, right? Like, fans/coaches/players would expect same system to continue once the real refs came back.

Inside the trade that wasn't How the Maxx Crosby-Ravens-Raiders deal fell apart, via @ryanmcfadden_ With contributions from @jamisonhensley @DanGrazianoESPN @toddarcher and myself espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

Great reporting on the blockbuster trade that wasn't by @ryanmcfadden_, with essential contributions from @DanGrazianoESPN, @JFowlerESPN, @toddarcher & @jamisonhensley, editing by @erikaleflouria espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

More about Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba agreeing to a record extension: espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

NEW: If you’re confused about the Colts’ willingness to pay QB Daniel Jones up to $100m over the next two years despite an Achilles tear, read this. I dove into all the related questions and looked at history to answer this question: Was this prudent? espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

@ktfuntweets @mikelikessports Love you, KT. See you soonish!

Big happy birthday to the sports bros @OrMoyal and @mikelikessports Good luck finding something bad to say about these guys from their personal history tab on Wikipedia. Spotless. Love ya dudes. Here’s a gif of Or tickling the ivories.

If you've complained about Hollywood's reliance on sequels and don't see Project Hail Mary, your leg to stand on has floated to another star system.

NFL's Jeff Miller on NFL-NFLRA labor talks: "In almost two years of negotiations, the union has made no effort to work with us on a goal we should all share -- ensuring an officiating culture that's centered around performance and accountability." espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

Very interesting development, filed to @espn from me and @dvnjr: NFL owners are scheduled to vote on a Raiders succession plan that gives billionaire Egon Durban the option to purchase a controlling stake in the team from Mark Davis. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

My Top 50 big board for the 2026 NFL Draft: espn.com/nfl/draft2026/…

And we have a deal: "This deal is going to be transformational. It's going to build and help create a system where everybody is getting exactly what they deserve and more. ... just excited that we can tell our fans that we're going to be back." espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…