Amid All the Rams Hype, 49ers Remind Us That They’re Great, Too There was all this talk about L.A.’s acquisitions and star power, but it was San Francisco which showed up ready to play in Melbourne. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash Rams player Puka Nacua has clarified his stance on the NFL expanding beyond the US, while a 49ers alum has blasted Los Angeles' travel plans. AAP · Sep 10
Revealed: LA's home-grown key to winning in Australia Star cornerback Trent McDuffie will rely on an Australian teammate to help him overcome the short turnaround in the Los Angeles Rams' travel to Melbourne. AAP · Sep 8
Albert Breer’s Notes: Why Both Sides Won With Christian Gonzalez’s Contract The deal is done now after a contentious negotiation. Plus, why the Falcons are starting Tua, the situation with Patrick Mahomes’s left tackle and more. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
2021 or 2026: Debating Which Rams Roster Is Better With Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett in the mix, is this year’s team better than the one that beat the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI? Sports Illustrated · Sep 2
Dream team or stuff of nightmares? Rams’ bold moves could go either way LA added Myles Garrett and brought Aaron Donald out of retirement to create the NFL’s most menacing defense. A Super Bowl trip still isn’t a guarantee The Guardian - US · Sep 2
2025 NFL Playoff Teams: Who Got Better and Who Got Worse? After a busy offseason, it’s time to assess which 2025 playoff teams improved, and which ones did not. Sports Illustrated · Aug 14
Ranking the 10 Best Cornerbacks in the NFL From emerging young stars to tried-and-true shutdown veterans, here are the league's 10 best cornerbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Rams Could Flirt With Perfection in 2026 Los Angeles has a loaded roster and is primed to win its second Lombardi on its home field in the past six seasons. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
Ranking the NFL’s Five Best Cornerback Duos for 2026 While the group is difficult to judge, two teams clearly stand above the rest, separated only by a Super Bowl championship. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6
Offseason Good, Bad and Ugly: Rams’ Favorite Status Is Good for the NFL Having one clear team at the top makes the season more interesting. Plus, the Cowboys are intriguing and the Browns are considering a terrible decision. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
Albert Breer’s Takeaways: How NFL Teams Are Vetting Brendan Sorsby’s Character As the supplemental draft looms, teams are scrambling to find out more about him. Plus, K.C.’s quiet rebuild and optimism in Cleveland. Sports Illustrated · Jun 22
Chiefs host free-agent CB L’Jarius Sneed for visit in possible reunion Kansas City remains one of the NFL’s premier contenders, built around a defense that has carried the franchise through multiple Super Bowl runs. The Chiefs’ cornerback room has turned over significantly since their last championship push, with depth and experience at the position flagged as a roster need heading into… Sports Lens · Jun 5
Inside the Rams’ and Browns’ Lengthy Myles Garrett Trade Negotiation Albert Breer explains the lengthy process, from an offer in 2022 to the scramble to tell Jared Verse about the deal, to a lesson from Sam Presti. Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
Sports Illustrated · May 27 Sonny Styles Is in an Ideal Situation to Win Defensive Rookie of the Year Here are Gilberto Manzano’s five favorites to win the award in 2026.
Sports Illustrated · May 13 Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year Favorites A Notre Dame running back will have a big year. Plus, why the Saints’ offense could be really good, Maxx Crosby's future in Vegas and more.
Sports Illustrated · May 7 AFC West Report Card: Chiefs Could Be Back in Business Kansas City shored up the running game, and revamped its defense. Plus, the Raiders aced the offseason, while the Broncos and the Chargers made minimal moves.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 29 Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Why the Lions’ Offense Is Poised for a Revival With a new OC and revamped line, Detroit could return to elite form. Plus, what the rising corner market means for Devon Witherspoon and more.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 3 Top-Paid Players at Every Position After NFL Free Agency Tyler Linderbaum and Jaxson Smith-Njigba were among the players to receive record-setting extensions, along with a kicker.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 1 Ranking the Best and Worst Divisions After NFL Free Agency Is the NFC West the best? Many teams have improved since the initial wave of signings, but here’s where things stand with the draft only three weeks away.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30 Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Raiders Have Done Their Homework on Fernando Mendoza Inside the work done before making the first pick. Plus, Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s deal could affect players at other positions, why the Browns should trade Myles Garrett and more.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 28 Why Andy Reid Isn’t Concerned About Chiefs Losing Trent McDuffie, WR Need The Chiefs have roster holes to fill this offseason.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 25 2026 NFC Team Free Agency Team Grades: Rams, 49ers Could Dethrone Seahawks Los Angeles and San Francisco made savvy offseason moves, with the NFC West looking likely to repeat as the most competitive division in the league.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 23 A Reason to Hope and Mope for Every NFL Team After Free Agency With the draft fast approaching, it’s time to take stock of the league. Each franchise has at least one reason for optimism and one for anxiety.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 23 The MMQB Debates Its Favorite Moves of NFL Free Agency Kenneth Walker III signing with the Chiefs, and Mike Evans joining the 49ers were two of the best deals that grabbed our attention.