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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff addresses the media during an NFL football news conference, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. The Lions announced that they have signed Goff to a contract extension through the 2028 season. (明星黑料 Photo/Carlos Osorio)

QB Jared Goff has long-term deal in Detroit and now he wants a Super Bowl title

After getting long-term security with a $212 million contract extension, Lions quarterback Jared Goff said he has one more thing to accomplish with Detroit.

FILE - Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett answers questions during a news conference after playing the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. One thing Jacoby Brissett has learned during his eight-year NFL career is to maximize opportunity. That is how he is approaching his second stint with the New England Patriots. (明星黑料 Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Jacoby Brissett is embracing role of mentor during his 2nd stint with the Patriots

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Butker railed against Pride month along with President Biden鈥檚 leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his stance on abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. (明星黑料 Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

NFL distances itself from Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker鈥檚 comments during commencement speech

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Travis Heying, File)

NFL schedule makers didn鈥檛 seek out a Chiefs game close to a Taylor Swift concert

FILE - Chicago Bears tight end Robert Tonyan (18) looks on before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 07, 2024, in Green Bay. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Tonyan as they added depth at tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. (明星黑料 Photo/Melissa Tamez, File)

Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson鈥檚 return

On Football

Analyzing the biggest topics in the NFL each week.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore. (明星黑料 Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore. (明星黑料 Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

NFL鈥檚 late Sunday afternoon doubleheader window continues to get the most scrutiny and viewers

When the NFL schedule gets released, fans and commentators obsess over how many prime-time appearances teams will make.

Past games

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Pro Picks

明星黑料 Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. (明星黑料 Photo/Matt York)

Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs鈥� repeat bid

Buffalo Bills promote Matt Bazirgan to director of college scouting in series of scouting moves

The Buffalo Bills promoted Matt Bazirgan to the role of director of college scouting in a series of scouting department moves.

FILE - Kicker Mark Jackson of Ireland runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. Ireland has become part of the NFL鈥檚 international playbook as Irish interest in the sport increases. Dublin is under review to potentially join the league鈥檚 growing list of international cities hosting a regular-season game. (明星黑料 Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Irish interest in NFL heats up as league scouts more international cities to stage games

Ireland has become part of the NFL鈥檚 international playbook as Irish interest in the sport increases.

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive end Michael Brockers watches against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Brockers, a 2012 first-round draft pick who played on the defensive line for three NFL teams over 11 seasons, is retiring from football. The 33-year-old Brockers, who didn't play in 2023, made the announcement on Instagram Thursday, May 16, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Paul Sancya, FIle)

DL Michael Brockers, first-round pick in 2012, announces retirement after 11-year NFL career

Michael Brockers, a 2012 first-round draft pick who played on the defensive line for two NFL teams over 11 seasons, said he鈥檚 retiring from football.

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Dee Delaney (30) sprints across the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. The Buffalo Bills addressed their depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to a one-year contract on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The 29-year-old Delaney has five seasons of NFL experience, including the past three with the Buccaneers (明星黑料 Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Bills address depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to 1-year contract and cut receiver Cephus

The Buffalo Bills addressed their depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to a one-year contract. The 29-year-old Delaney has five seasons of NFL experience, including the past three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he had five starts in 49 appearances.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Travis Heying, File)

The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season

With their record-setting quarterback and pop-star dating tight end, the Kansas City Chiefs were the NFL鈥檚 version of the Beatles last season.

Retired NFL player Rob Gronkowski poses at "The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady" at the Kia Forum, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (明星黑料 Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The NFL schedule has been released. Now it鈥檚 time for the social media snark

The NFL schedule has been released. That means the snark can begin. The league鈥檚 32 teams all have social media teams working toward this day, trying to one-up each other on creative ways to announce their opponents.

Odell Beckham Jr. speaks during an NFL football news conference, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Beckham, a wide receiver, signed a one year contract with the Miami Dolphins. (明星黑料 Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Odell Beckham鈥檚 rollercoaster career continues in Miami. He鈥檚 ready for strong 鈥榚nding to the story鈥�

Odell Beckham Jr. will continue his career in South Florida after signing with the Miami Dolphins earlier this month.

New York Giants first round draft pick Malik Nabers holds a jersey as he poses with head coach Brian Dabol, left, Giants' president John Mara, second from left, and general manager Joe Schoen, right, during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (明星黑料 Photo/Noah K. Murray)

The Giants will be making their 鈥楬ard Knocks鈥� debut on a new series focusing on the offseason

The New York Giants are appearing on a new version of 鈥淗ard Knocks.鈥� The Giants, HBO, NFL Films, Skydance Sports announced Wednesday the team will be the focus of a five-part series that follows general manager Joe Schoen and members of the team鈥檚 front office through the offseason.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal Wednesday, May 15, 2024. to stream games on Christmas Day, which includes the Chiefs taking on Steelers on Dec. 25, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Travis Heying, File)

Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season

Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day.

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Rodgers and the New York Jets will kick off the this year鈥檚 slate of games in London against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 6, 2024. The NFL announced the four international games in London and Germany Wednesday, May 15 morning before the full slate is released later in the day.(明星黑料 Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend.

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) is pictured before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Landover, Md. Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN鈥檚鈥淢onday Night Countdown鈥� team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multi-year agreement on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 during a presentation to advertisers in New York. (明星黑料 Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

ESPN announces Jason Kelce鈥檚 hiring. He will be part of the 鈥楳onday Night Football鈥� pregame show

Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN鈥檚鈥淢onday Night Countdown鈥� team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York.

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars fans cheer during an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion 鈥渟tadium of the future鈥� that would keep the franchise in one of the NFL's smallest markets for another 30 years. The plan was presented at a city council meeting Tuesday., May 14, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Alex Menendez, File)

Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville agree to spend $1.4 billion on 鈥榮tadium of the future鈥�

The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion 鈥渟tadium of the future鈥� that would keep the franchise in one of the NFL鈥檚 smallest markets for another 30 years.

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr., right, and Kirk Cousins, left, run drills during an NFL football mini training camp practice on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (明星黑料 Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Cousins shrugs off drafting of Penix, says he鈥檚 ready to make it work for the Falcons

Kirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he鈥檚 ready to compete and doesn鈥檛 think there will be any issues in the quarterback room.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Butker railed against Pride month along with President Biden鈥檚 leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his stance on abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. (明星黑料 Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Chiefs kicker Butker congratulates women graduates and says most are more excited about motherhood

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is getting attention for comments he made during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend in which he congratulated the women receiving degrees, but then said most were probably more excited to get married and have children.

Ester Alencar, quarterbacks coach of the Rio Preto Weilers in Brazil, watches Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks at the NFL football team's rookie training camp, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Twenty-five aspiring NFL coaches, with wide-ranging backgrounds, joined together at the inaugural Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy. (明星黑料 Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Aspiring NFL coaches get an opportunity to hone their craft through Buccaneers coaching academy

Ester Alencar plays quarterback for the Brazilian women鈥檚 flag football national team and coaches QBs on the men鈥檚 squad.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling makes a catch during warmups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins, Jan. 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. Add yet another receiver, Valdes-Scantling, the Buffalo Bills have brought in to reshape a position group that lost two starters, including Stefon Diggs. The Bills signed the sixth-year player on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 a day after Valdes-Scantling visited the team for a workout. (明星黑料 Photo/Reed Hoffmann, file)

Buffalo Bills continue offseason stockpile of receivers with signing of Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Buffalo Bills have signed yet another receiver to reshape a position group that lost two starters, including Stefon Diggs.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore. (明星黑料 Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow showdown coming in Week 2 as NFL continues releasing its schedule

First, Lamar Jackson. Then, Joe Burrow. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs face a daunting test in opening their season after CBS unveiled Kansas City鈥檚 Week 2 opponent as being the Cincinnati Bengals.

FILE - Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, left, walks on the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2023. McDermott is getting help to address his red flag issues by adding former NFL official John Parry to his staff, a person with knowledge of the hiring confirmed to 明星黑料, Monday,May 13, 2024. The person spoke to The 明星黑料 on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the hiring. The move was first reported by the New York Post. (明星黑料 Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Bills coach Sean McDermott hiring former NFL ref John Parry, 明星黑料 source says

A person briefed on the hiring tells 明星黑料 that Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is getting help to address his red challenge flag decisions by hiring former NFL official John Parry to his staff.

New York Jets' Olu Fashanu works out during an NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 3, 2024, in Florham Park, N.J. (明星黑料 Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jets sign 1st-rounder Olu Fashanu to 4-year, $20.51 million deal. Offensive tackle was No. 11 pick

The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Olu Fashanu to a four-year, $20.51 million contract.

Saints sign interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers

The New Orleans Saints have signed offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers to one-year contracts.

FILE - Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. A person familiar with the situation says the Lions and Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension. The person tells 明星黑料, Monday, May 13, 2024, that the deal includes $170 million in guarantees, speaking on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. (明星黑料 Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, 明星黑料 source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension.

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) leaves the field following warmups before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 24, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. All-Pro safety Winfield has agreed to a four-year, $84 million contract with the Buccaneers that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. The team announced an agreement Monday, May 13, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)

Bucs All-Pro Winfield Jr. agrees to 4-year, $84 million deal that makes him NFL鈥檚 highest-paid DB

All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $84 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL.

FILE - Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Todd Reirden, center, gives instructions during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, May 3, 2024, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season. (明星黑料 Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn鈥檛 exist

Job security is basically an oxymoron in the world of professional coaching. The turnover rate right now in the NHL is wild.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. The NFL announced Monday, May 13, that the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The game is a rematch of the AFC championship game in January, which the Chiefs won 17-10 in Baltimore. (明星黑料 Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Super Bowl champion Chiefs will open regular season at home against Ravens in AFC title game rematch

The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will open the regular season at home against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in a rematch of the AFC title game.

FILE - San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith stares out at the Chargers practice fields from his office balcony, July 9, 2003, in San Diego. Smith, a longtime NFL executive who was the winningest general manager in Chargers history, has died, according to his son on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)

A.J. Smith, who is the winningest general manager in Chargers鈥� history, dies at 75

A.J. Smith, a longtime NFL executive who was the winningest general manager in Chargers history, has died. He was 75.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice makes a catch during an NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 10, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (明星黑料 Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jerry Rice鈥檚 son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove

Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. Not being selected until the 225th pick in the NFL draft added more fuel to the fire.

FILE - Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) works during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Nov. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Los Angeles Chargers signed Dupree on Saturday, May 11, 2024, helping bolster an already formidable pass rush. The 31-year-old Dupree has 53 career sacks in nine NFL seasons, including 6 1/2 last year in his lone season in Atlanta. (明星黑料 Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Chargers sign outside linebacker Bud Dupree to help bolster their pass rush

The Los Angeles Chargers signed outside linebacker Bud Dupree to bolster an already formidable pass rush.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, left, confers with quarterback coach Davis Webb during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Centennial, Colo. (明星黑料 Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp

Bo Nix was the sixth quarterback selected in last month鈥檚 NFL draft but the first to sign his rookie contract.

New England Patriots first-round draft pick quarterback Drake Maye, left, and sixth round draft pick quarterback Joe Milton, III, right, run passing drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (明星黑料 Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Patriots鈥� No. 3 draft pick Drake Maye wraps up first taste of NFL workouts at rookie minicamp

New England quarterback Drake Maye鈥檚 day at rookie minicamp wasn鈥檛 done, not by a long shot. The No. 3 pick in the NFL draft was just getting started Saturday after practice.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, left, and head coach Kyle Shanahan watch players during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 10, 2024. (明星黑料 Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The 49ers are counting on new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen to get the unit back to dominance

The San Francisco 49ers鈥� experiment of bringing in a defensive coordinator from the outside didn鈥檛 work out, with the team firing Steve Wilks after just one season.