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VIkings coach Kevin O'Connell said it's clear to him that veteran QB Sam Darnold will be a starter somewhere in 2025 -- and that a return to the Vikings has in no way been ruled out.

There's no formal policy about experience, but two officials are in their third year; the norm used to be at least five.

Two-time Super Bowl champion Howard Twilley, a member of the Miami Dolphins' undefeated 1972 team, has died at 81.

"Club Shay Shay" became a must-stop destination for Hollywood after Katt Williams aired his grievances. "This was our 'Thriller' album," said the host Shannon Sharpe.

Approximately 20% of Super Bowl player prop wagers have been on Saquon Barkley at ESPN BET, more than have been placed on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce combined.

Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders isn't worried about whether he is selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft, saying he's more concerned with landing with a team with the right scheme fit.

Dublin will host Ireland's first-ever NFL regular-season game when the Pittsburgh Steelers play at Croke Park in Dublin in 2025, the league announced Friday.

- Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead, whose Armstead Academic Project supports early childhood education, was selected the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night.

CB Eric Allen, DE Jared Allen, TE Antonio Gates and WR Sterling Sharpe are the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They will be inducted Aug. 2 in Canton, Ohio.

The 2025 Hall of Fame class was announced during the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday evening in New Orleans.