NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: May 26, 2026, 2:47 PM ET

Courtroom & Legacy

The NFL faced a double blow in the last 24 hours. The Supreme Court refused to halt Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit, allowing the case to march toward trial after the league sought to resolve it before discovery. Flores, who was fired after just three losing seasons as Dolphins coach, alleges the NFL conspired to suppress Black coaching opportunities. Meanwhile, the organization's history lost another irreplaceable voice. Manny Fernandez, a two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman with those same Dolphins, died at. Fernandez anchored the legendary 1972 undefeated squad that remains the only perfect season in modern NFL history. His passing closes a chapter on one of the franchise's most storied defensive cores.

Future of the League

The upcoming QB draft class promises elite talent, headlined by Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr, and Trinidad Chambliss, giving teams multiple franchise-caliber options. For immediate contenders, the Raiders plan to lean heavily on their running back to fuel Klint Kubiak's offense, signaling offensive coordinator pressure for the position to elevate production.

History Remains Alive

Steelers legends Antwaan Randle El and Hines Ward relived a shared Super Bowl XL touchdown, complete with the iconic celebration that still defines their partnership.