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NFL Execs, Coaches Identify 10 Breakout Players to Watch in 2026

More than a dozen sources weigh in on first- and second-year players, including a pair of top pass rushers and a second-year wideout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

Forde-Yard Dash: 10 QBs With a Chance to Make the Mendoza Leap

While Fernando Mendoza’s remarkable rise from two-star recruit to No. 1 NFL draft pick may not be replicable, these quarterbacks could be in line to make a jump.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31

Forde-Yard Dash: 10 Coordinator Hires Who Could Make or Break Their Teams

Gary Patterson and Bobby Petrino already dove straight in with Week Zero wins, while a number of high-profile assistants could be key to many teams’ fortunes.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31

All-time great Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin stacked LA Rams

Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, is coming out of retirement to rejoin his only professional team, the Los Angeles Rams

The Guardian - US · Aug 30

Bill Belichick, North Carolina Are Bowl-Game Bound and Three More Overreactions to College Football Week Zero

It's time to tap into that most familiar of college football headspaces. Let’s overreact to Week Zero.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 30

Why Being Away From Taylor Swift ‘Hits Differently’ For Travis Kelce This Football Season

As Taylor would say, "It hits different 'cause it's you."

Cinemablend · Aug 30

College Football Week Zero Winners and Losers: Virginia Demands to Be Taken Seriously

The Cavaliers stole the show on a busy day in the ACC.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 30

Steelers-Cowboys Trade Grades: Pittsburgh Deals OT Broderick Jones to Dallas

The Steelers are sending the former first-round pick to the Cowboys.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29

New Seahawks Owner Vinod Khosla’s Candid Online Presence Is a Unique Change for the Franchise

The Seahawks’ new owner has been active on X since the NFL approved his purchase of the team.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29

NFL Preseason Week 3 Risers and Fallers: Who Has Helped and Hurt Their Roster Chances

Tua Tagovailoa lost a fumble while under center against his former team on Friday night.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29