NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: March 26, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

League Business & Labor

Labor negotiations stalled this week between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association after the sides failed to achieve headway toward a new collective bargaining agreement, according to sources familiar with the situation. This impasse comes as league owners are reportedly preparing to vote on awarding Super Bowl LXIII to Las Vegas following the 2028 season, an indication that front-office business continues despite friction with officials. Furthermore, the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will kick off the season on a Wednesday in Week, deviating from the traditional Thursday night slot to accommodate their international game played in Australia.

Player Contract & Legal Updates

Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett secured contract modifications with the Browns, with updated language officially recorded Tuesday per league sources, addressing the financial commitments between the club and its centerpiece defender. In stark contrast to contract security, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua faces a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging both an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and a subsequent bite to the plaintiff's shoulder. Meanwhile, quarterback Joe Flacco voiced strong opinions despite returning to the Bengals as Joe Burrow's backup, asserting that other teams were "dumb" for passing on him as a starter during free agency.

Team Personnel & Draft Previews

Coaching adjustments are set to reshape the Packers' scheme as the offense welcomes back Luke Getsy while Jonathan Gannon is expected to implement a 3-4 base defense configuration On the personnel front, quarterback Patrick Mahomes offered a positive update by posting the first public footage of him throwing since his December knee surgery, showing him dropping back successfully in a training session. Separately, wide receiver prospect Carnell Tate opted out of running a 40-yard dash at the Ohio State pro day, preferring to let his film speak for itself by stating the metric can often be "overvalued" by evaluators ahead of the draft. For those tracking future roster construction, managers should be aware of the offseason's volatility as they prepare for fantasy football drafts.