Why the Bears’ Trade for Jeffery Simmons Already Makes Them the Deadline’s Biggest Winner Chicago believes it’s going to the Super Bowl or otherwise would not have made the precedent-altering move. Sports Illustrated · Oct 29
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Saints Could Be Good Enough to Steal the NFC South There’s plenty to like in New Orleans, although the team might be a year away from making real noise outside of a lackluster division. Sports Illustrated · Jul 23
Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 The Rams were ranked 23rd in our defensive triplets rankings in 2025. Where do they check in now after acquiring Myles Garrett? Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
NFC South Report Card: Why the Saints Could Be the Team to Beat New Orleans could go from last to first in the mediocre division. Plus, it’s all about the quarterbacks in Carolina and Atlanta, while Tampa Bay will be counting on its No. 1 pick to resurrect its defense. Sports Illustrated · May 6
Forde-Yard Dash: The 10 Greatest Individual Games in College Football History Start with Vince Young vs. USC in the 2005 national championship as the best performance, then cycle through the sport’s history for other memorable achievements. Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2025
The 25 Best College Football Non-Quarterbacks of the Past 25 Years Reggie Bush paves the way with two titles with the Trojans among a list of outstanding offensive and defensive players beyond the one under center. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5, 2025
One Player From Each NFL Team Who Should Try Out for Flag Football at the 2028 Olympics A look at which NFL stars could add "gold medalist" to their resume. Sports Illustrated · May 21, 2025
2025 NFL Season: Ranking Every NFC South Roster Atlanta aggressively targeted pass rushers in the draft, but will it be enough to overtake Tampa Bay in the division? Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2025
The Best- and Worst-Value NFL Free Agent Signings of 2025 From bargain quarterbacks to overpaid veteran defensive tackles, here’s how teams fared when it came to correctly pricing their offseason free-agent deals. Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2025
NFC Free Agency Team Grades: Who Passed and Who Failed No club earned an A; three got a B+ and three received failing marks. Sports Illustrated · Mar 26, 2025
Saints Re-Signing DE Chase Young to Big Three-Year Deal The Saints are giving Young a deal worth up to $51 million. Sports Illustrated · Mar 11, 2025
NFL Free Agency 2025: One Good Fit for Every Team The Bears strengthen their defensive front and the Raiders finally solve their quarterback dilemma. Plus, the Colts get competition for Anthony Richardson. Sports Illustrated · Mar 7, 2025
Predicting the Outcome for Each NFL Team’s Top Free Agent Which players will cash in and what franchises are bracing for tough negotiations? With free agency less than two weeks away, teams are gearing up to either retain their core or watch some of their best talent leave. Sports Illustrated · Feb 28, 2025
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels reveals his offseason plans Jayden Daniels already focused on next season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2025
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2025 2024 Saints free agent report cards: Was Chase Young a good signing? Taking a look back at the 2024 offseason, was defensive end Chase Young a good free agent signing for the Saints?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2025 Rival edge rusher named top free agent target for Falcons in 2025 Former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year named top free agent target for Falcons in 2025
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2025 ESPN: Chase Young open to Saints extension, but may ‘opt for stability’ It's been previously reported that the Saints are open to re-signing Chase Young, and ESPN reports he's open to it. But he may not accept another prove-it deal:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2025 Report: Saints have ‘open mind’ to bring back last year’s biggest signing ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the New Orleans Saints may be keeping an "open mind" to bringing back defensive end Chase Young this offseason
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2025 Chase Young ranked top-25 by PFN among 2025 pending free agents New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young ranks No. 24 among the 2025 free agency class, according to Pro Football Network:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 27, 2025 Chase Young highlighted as one of the NFL’s biggest risers Saints DE Chase Young made noticeable improvements in the second half of the season. PFF sees him as one of the year's biggest risers:
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2025 PFF argues Saints ‘can’t afford to lose’ this free agent in 2025 offseason Can the New Orleans Saints afford to lose their top pass rusher from last year, Chase Young, to free agency this offseason?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2025 Saints free agent preview: DE Chase Young, stay or go? Previewing free agency for the New Orleans Saints: Should they retain defensive end Chase Young, or let him walk in the 2025 offseason?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2025 ‘Almost sacks’ kept Saints’ pass rush duo from thriving last year 'Almost sacks' kept the New Orleans Saints' pass rush duo from thriving last year. Chase Young and Carl Granderson brought pressure but couldn't finish plays:
Sports Illustrated · Jan 6, 2025 NFL Draft Order 2025: Who’s Been Selected At Your Team’s Slot the Past Five Years A quick look at the studs and busts who have been picked in the first round at Nos. 1–18.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2025 Chase Young vs. Tristian Wirfs is a battle to watch in Week 18 Chase Young struggled versus Tristian Wirfs in Week 6, but can he get the better of the All-Pro in the season finale?