NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: March 27, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

League Governance & Off-Field Matters

Florida's Attorney General formally challenged the NFL to abolish the Rooney Rule, arguing in a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell that the policy constitutes "blatant race and sex discrimination" in hiring practices and advocating for merit-based decisions. Separately, legal troubles appear to be clearing for one Carolina player, as Panthers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker stated Thursday that a January gun charge stemming from an incident at LaGuardia Airport is slated for dismissal. These governance and legal developments occur as former quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation to try out for the USA Football flag team at two training camps commencing next month in Chula Vista, California, signaling continued post-NFL athletic pursuits.

Buffalo Bills Roster Moves

The Buffalo Bills aggressively addressed their offensive line depth by securing veteran free agents Austin Corbett and Lloyd Cushenberry III on Thursday, moves designed to fortify protection ahead of the draft. Additionally, the franchise confirmed the return of safety Damar Hamlin, signing him to a one-year contract after his 2025 campaign was prematurely halted by injury, providing continuity in the defensive backfield. While these signings bolster key areas, the team still faces questions regarding positional needs that general manager Joe Brady & Co. must resolve before the April draft commences as detailed in roster breakdowns.

Player Tributes & UFL Coaching Transitions

The league mourned the loss of a former player this week, as Barret Robbins, the one-time Raiders center, passed away at the age of 52. In coaching news, several familiar faces are beginning their professional coaching careers, with Ted Ginn Jr., AJ McCarron, and Chris Redman taking up roles as the UFL launches operations in Columbus, Louisville, and Birmingham. Meanwhile, off-field celebrity news saw Taylor Swift giving a public shoutout to fiancé Travis Kelce during their joint appearance at the iHeart Radio Music Awards after Olympic medalist Alysa Liu presented the Artist of the Year award.