Hall of Famer Steve McMichael dies at 67

Bears Hall of Famer Steve ‘Mongo' McMichael dies after battle with ALS originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Legendary Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve “Mongo” McMichael has died at 67 after battling ALS since 2021 and recently being moved to hospice care. A key player in the Bears' Super Bowl XX victory, McMichael was a two-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, setting a franchise record with 191 consecutive starts and ranking second in team history with...

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has unfollowed the team on Instagram, raising speculation about a possible trade, although the Steelers' General Manager Omar Khan has stated there are no plans to trade him and expressed interest in pairing him with DK Metcalf. While the Steelers aren't actively shopping Pickens, conversations regarding his status have occurred. At 24 years old, Pickens is entering the final year of his rookie deal, boasting 174 receptions for 2,841 yards...

The Chiefs' signing of Hollywood Brown to a one-year, up-to-$11 million deal in 2024 was disappointing due to his sternoclavicular joint injury, which led to 15 missed games and only 14 receptions for 141 yards in five games. Despite this, the Chiefs re-signed him for 2025, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressing optimism for improved performance if Brown, along with Rashee Rice and rookie Xavier Worthy, can stay healthy. Mahomes believes that a fully healthy receiving...

Fred Warner shared insights about Robert Saleh’s message to the 49ers’ defense on his return during voluntary practices. Saleh expressed excitement about rejoining the team, which has changed significantly since his last tenure, and emphasized the importance of building camaraderie and evolving as a group. Warner, a veteran from Saleh's previous era, highlighted their conversation about progress and shared confidence in Saleh's defensive coaching abilities as the team aims to improve from their last-place finish...

The Detroit Lions have signed Kerby Joseph to a four-year, $86-million extension, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, with an annual salary of $21.5 million. Joseph, who has been a crucial part of the Lions' defense since being drafted in 2022, leads the league with 17 interceptions since entering the NFL and recorded nine interceptions in the 2024 season. This contract comes as Joseph was set to enter the final year of his...