The Latest Breaking News from Tom Pelissero

Explaining the Changes to the NFL’s Fine System

The NFL has adjusted its fine system as it looks to further protect player health and safety.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27

Ryan Clark Clarifies How ESPN Let Him Go During ‘NFL Live’ Episode: ‘I Wasn’t Forced?’

The former ESPN analyst has yet to formally speak on his exit, but he did provide a bit of context on how he was let go.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22

ESPN Boss Jimmy Pitaro Explains Reason for Mass Layoffs, Which Include a Number of Big Names

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero is among the high-profile names expected to be cut in ESPN’s latest round of layoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 21

NFL to Begin Hiring Replacement Officials As Referee CBA Nears Expiration

The labor deal between the NFL and NFLRA is set to expire on May 31.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30

Adam Schefter Confirms Reason Fernando Mendoza Said He Won’t Throw at NFL Combine

Fernando Mendoza won’t throw at the NFL Draft combine. Ty Simpson will.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Seahawks Replace OC Klint Kubiak With NFC West Rival Following Super Bowl LX Win

Brian Fleury will call plays for the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 15

Vikings Expected to Add a Veteran QB, Potentially Reuniting With Kirk Cousins

The Vikings are evaluating some options for a veteran quarterback to join J.J. McCarthy in 2026.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 8

NFL Insider Gives Update on Aaron Rodgers’s Potential Return to Steelers

The chances of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Steelers for the 2026 season are “increasing.”

Sports Illustrated · Feb 8

Cardinals Hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur As Next Coach

The Cardinals have hired Mike LaFleur as their new coach.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

NFL Salary Cap Projected to Shoot Past $300 Million in 2026

The cap is projected to be nearly $100 million above where it was as recently as 2022.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30