Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) surveys the defense at the line of scrimmage during first-half action against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on Nov. 23, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cousins directed Atlanta’s offense during the divisional matchup as the Falcons attempted to move the ball against the Saints defense. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images..
If Aaron Rodgers takes too long to decide his retirement fate — or just retires — the Pittsburgh Steelers will reportedly turn to former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, according to NFL insider Jason La Canfora.
Pittsburgh’s Rodgers delay may have opened another path for Cousins.
Unsurprisingly, Rodgers is taking his sweet time on the retirement decision, and that may bode well for Cousins, who is available after the Atlanta Falcons severed ties this week.
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The Steelers Could Become a Real Option for Cousins
Cousins is unemployed for the first time in his NFL career.
A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet rests along the sideline before kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The equipment shot captured pregame preparations as players warmed up ahead of the AFC North divisional matchup between longtime rivals. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images.
La Canfora: Cousins to PIT Is the Fallback Plan
It might be two-old-warhorse race in Pittsburgh.
La Canfora wrote this week, “The Steelers will not be waiting nearly as long for word from veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers about his intent to play football as they did a year ago, and the team is working to procure other options at quarterback in the meantime.”
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“Former Vikings playoff quarterback Kirk Cousins is among the top options for Pittsburgh if Rodgers is not back, according to league sources, while the team is legitimately high on the upside of second-year quarterback Will Howard as well. The Steelers cannot afford to let Rodgers drag the process out too long, although the team is also unlikely to take a chance on some of the other back-up options floating around.”
In addition to Rodgers or Cousins, the Steelers could explore drafting a rookie passer in April, such as Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Garrett Nussmeier, or Drew Allar.
Waiting on Rodgers
Rodgers told the media last summer that 2025 would likely be his final season, but after his team suffered a one-and-done fate — that felt all too predictable — he wouldn’t commit to retirement or a return. That was hours after the Steelers’ loss. He said that the time wasn’t appropriate for the decision, needing time to process everything.
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Two months later, Rodgers still hasn’t made a decision, but he mentioned last week that Pittsburgh hadn’t extended him an offer. Eventually, Rodgers must decide to return for Year No. 22 or walk away. Until then, nobody knows the identity of Pittsburgh’s QB1.
La Canfora added about the Steelers’ offseason mindset: “The Steelers were not interested in Miami former starter Tua Tagovailoa, according to sources, given his injury history, suspect play in recent years and well-documented failures to produce in cold weather.”
“The Steelers remain in the mode of reaching the postseason, and continue to add assets on offense, acquiring receiver Michael Pittman from Indianapolis. Contrary to some offseason reports, the Steelers have no interest in trading DK Metcalf, whom they acquiring from Seattle a year ago, never entertained any trade talks concerning him and plan to pair him with Pittman.”
Most fans didn’t see a Pittman trade coming, but he will pair nicely with Metcalf.
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La Canfora continued, “Cousins is a quick learner, performed much better in the second half of the season with Atlanta and is now fully recovered from an Achilles injury that marred much of his time with the Falcons.”
“Pittsburgh would ideally pair a proven veteran starter with Howard, who they believe improved significantly in their first year as a pro after being selected in the sixth round and has potential starting upside but needs more time to develop.”
Cousins, Mike McCarthy, and the Weapons
If Cousins gets tapped on the shoulder by Pittsburgh, he’ll work with McCarthy, whose resume with quarterbacks is quite stellar.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Josh Hayes (32) during fourth-quarter action at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Cousins went down under pressure as Tampa Bay’s defense closed in late in the NFC matchup. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images.
Cousins would also work alongside these weapons:
DK Metcalf (WR)
Michael Pittman (WR)
Jaylen Warren (RB)
Rico Dowdle (RB)
Kaleb Johnson (RB)
Pat Freiermuth (TE)
Darnell Washington (TE)
Roman Wilson (WR)
The Steelers also finished 2025 with a Top 10 offensive line, according to Pro Football Focus, which Cousins might need because he can’t operate off schedule too often at age 37.
Other Cousins Spots?
If Pittsburgh is not an option for Cousins, several other teams may be interested:
Cleveland Browns
Indianapolis Colts
Las Vegas Raiders
Minnesota Vikings
New York Jets
The San Francisco 49ers are also worth monitoring. General Manager John Lynch could make a surprising move — perhaps trading Mac Jones to a team like the Browns for draft capital — and then offer Cousins a reasonable contract. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan has long admired Cousins, and their rapport is well-established.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks with media during a press conference at practice at Hanbury Manor on Sep. 30, 2022, in Thundridge, United Kingdom. Cousins addressed reporters while Minnesota prepared for its international matchup during the team’s London trip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports.
Alternatively, Cousins could remain patient. Each season, starting quarterbacks inevitably suffer injuries. By waiting, Cousins could position himself as an appealing solution for a team suddenly in need of an experienced replacement. The scenario is not without precedent. In 2025, for example, the Colts and Bengals experienced quarterback injuries, and a dependable veteran like Cousins would have been a valuable asset.
Furthermore, waiting allows Cousins to bypass training camp and join a team midseason, potentially providing a spark.
Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Martin Bakole are all being targeted by a world-ranked heavyweight contender, with Bakole representing a particularly “personal” option.
The 34-year-old has not fought since his controversial draw with Efe Ajagba in May, when many believed he should have been handed a points defeat.
It was back in 2022, though, that the Congolese giant claimed arguably a more surprising upset victory by edging a majority decision against Tony Yoka.
Back then, this was considered little more than a development fight for Yoka, who had crafted an unbeaten record after claiming gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
After losing to Bakole, though, the Frenchman later suffered split decision defeats to Carlos Takam and Ryad Merhy, before reigniting his career with four wins on the bounce.
Now gearing up to face former world cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie at the Adidas Arena, Paris, on April 25, the 33-year-old hopes to eventually exact his revenge on Bakole.
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Speaking with Playbook Boxing, Yoka – who is of Congolese descent – named Bakole, Joshua and Fury as three potential opponents after his clash with Okolie.
“I need to beat Bakole – that’s personal. That’s the first fight I lost, we’re both from the same country [The Democratic Republic of the Congo] and we need to make that happen over there, in Kinshasa.
“So I need to beat Bakole first, then I would love to fight Anthony. That would be a great fight, just because it would be so big – especially in my country [France]. It would be two Olympic gold medallists fighting in a stadium.
“And why not Tyson Fury? Tyson Fury’s one of the greatest [heavyweight] boxers ever. He’s so strange, but also he’s just too good.”
It is yet to become clear who Joshua will face in his comeback fight, which has been slated for July by Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Fury, meanwhile, will face Arslanbek Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11 after ending his year-long retirement in January.
The Indian women’s hockey team delivered a commanding 4–1 victory over Wales in their Pool B clash at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 in Hyderabad, confirming their place in the upcoming FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup.
Star forward Navneet Kaur stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, while Sakshi Rana opened the scoring at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on Wednesday evening. With the emphatic win, India not only finished strongly in the pool stage but also secured qualification for the global event set to be held next year in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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India Start Strong Against Wales
India began the match with intensity, overwhelming Wales with aggressive pressing and quick attacking moves.
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The breakthrough came in the 7th minute when Salima Tete surged down the right flank and set up Sakshi Rana, who unleashed a powerful reverse hit from the edge of the circle to give the hosts a 1–0 lead.
Wales attempted to respond midway through the second quarter but Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi produced a crucial save to deny their first penalty corner opportunity.
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Just before halftime, Navneet Kaur doubled India’s advantage. The forward converted a penalty corner with a precise low drag-flick in the 29th minute, sending India into the break with a comfortable 2–0 lead.
Navneet Kaur Leads the Charge
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Navneet continued her outstanding performance in the second half. She added her second goal with another penalty corner conversion, extending India’s lead to 3–0 and firmly putting the hosts in control of the contest.
The Indian attack maintained relentless pressure, with players like Sunelita Toppo combining effectively with Sakshi Rana to stretch the Welsh defence.
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Wales Show Brief Resistance
Wales managed to pull one goal back in the 39th minute through Betsan Thomas, who capitalized on a counterattack and slotted the ball home from a tight angle.
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The visitors briefly threatened to close the gap further but India quickly regained control of possession and territory.
In the final quarter, Wales had a chance to reduce the deficit after earning a penalty stroke, but the attempt was missed.
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Navneet Kaur then wrapped up the match in style by converting a penalty stroke in the 55th minute, completing her hat-trick and sealing India’s dominant 4-1 victory.
India Secure Top Spot in Pool B
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The win ensured that India finished top of Pool B in the Hyderabad qualifiers. Importantly, it also helped the hosts avoid a potential semifinal clash with England, giving them a more favorable route as the knockout stages approach.
Head coach Joerd Marijne had earlier stressed the need for improved finishing following India’s 2–2 draw against Scotland, and the team responded with a clinical attacking display against Wales.
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India will now face Italy in the semifinals as they aim to secure a place in the final of the qualifiers.
How India qualified for the Women’s Hockey World Cup before semis?
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Qualification for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup is being determined through two separate qualifying tournaments, each featuring eight teams, making 16 teams in total competing for seven World Cup spots.
The first qualifying event in Santiago, Chile, has already concluded, with Chile, Australia, and Ireland confirming their World Cup places.
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The Hyderabad qualifiers provide three automatic spots for the teams that finish in the top positions.
The seventh and final spot is reserved for the highest-ranked team (in the FIH World Rankings) that finishes fourth in either tournament.
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In the Santiago event, Japan, currently ranked No. 15 in the world, finished fourth. India, however, are ranked No. 9 in the world.
Because of this ranking gap, India would have to suffer a massive points drop from losing their remaining matches to fall below Japan in the rankings, a scenario that is mathematically impossible. As a result, India secured their World Cup qualification even before the semifinals of the Hyderabad event.
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A boost ahead of the global stage
India’s dominant performance, highlighted by Navneet Kaur’s hat-trick, not only secured a convincing win but also confirmed their participation in the next Women’s Hockey World Cup.
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With momentum on their side and a semifinal clash against Italy ahead, the Indian team will now aim to carry this form forward as they prepare for the biggest stage in international women’s hockey.
Cradle Breaches are a new gameplay feature added in Warzone Black Ops Royale as a part of the latest update. These are basically hotspot areas on the Avalon map where players can find high-tier loot and take part in some activities during a match. The zones are dangerous as they spawn zombies, powerfulbosses, and real opponents. If you manage to complete the activities, you can earn various rewards, including Exotic Weapons and Armors.
Read on to know more about Cradle Breaches in Warzone Black Ops Royale.
Cradle Breaches in Warzone Black Ops Royale: Explained
Cradle Breaches are the new hotspot locations in Warzone Black Ops Royale that offer high-risk, high-reward gameplay. These zones are extremely dangerous as they are filled with hordes of zombies, along with real opponents to face off against. During a match, a jet will fly over the area and drop a Cradle Gas Bomb into the ground.
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A still of Cradle Breaches gameplay in Warzone Black Ops Royale (Image via Activision)
This drops a tube structure that releases red smoke, which soon covers the surrounding areas. Any players inside the zone will then start hallucinating and encounter zombies. The real challenge during this time is that the zombies can easily distract you, and you’ll struggle to fight actual opponents.
An image showcasing the Mystery Box after defeating zombies (Image via Activision)
The red smoke stays for a certain period of time, and when it clears out, all enemies and reward opportunities disappear. Cradle Breaches also offer players two activities, which arefighting the Mangler and opening the Mystery Box.
The Mangler is a powerful Cradle Boss that offers high-tier loot once you defeat it. To get the Mystery Boxes, you need todefeat the hordes of zombies. Once they are defeated, a wooden box will drop, which contains Exotic Weapons as a reward.
Their first meeting took place back in May 2015, where Mayweather claimed a unanimous decision victory, before he eventually hung up the gloves in 2017.
Two-time world heavyweight champion Fury doesn’t seem too impressed by the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch though, after telling Gareth A. Davies that he feels the two men shouldn’t be fighting at their age.
“If you look at Pacquiao and Mayweather, they were the top boys at boxing in the early 2000s. They were the kingpins and then they had to move over and we took over [as] the heavyweights.
“Me and Wilder carried it for a long time and Joshua as well. It keeps changing. You can’t relive your youth. Grandfather time takes over.
“These guys are nearly 50-years-old. Is it for the right reasons? Probably not. What I’m hearing is it’s all financial reasons. People can pretend they’re rich. If you’re that rich and that secure, you wouldn’t want to be fighting at 50-years-old. That’s a fact.”
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If Fury’s comments are anything to go by, it seems he has no intention of competing in his 40s, but he will return to the ring at the age of 37 when he faces Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 11.
Jack Draper‘s Indian Wells title defence ended in controversial circumstances during his quarter-final defeat to Daniil Medvedev, with a contentious hindrance call proving pivotal in the 6-1 7-5 loss.
The decisive moment arrived at 5-5, 0-15 in the second set. Umpire Aurelie Torte, after a video review, awarded a crucial point to Medvedev.
The call came after Draper, visibly weary from his victory over Novak Djokovic less than 24 hours earlier, raised his arms at a disputed line call, deemed to have distracted his opponent. This controversial decision allowed Medvedev to secure a vital break.
The California crowd made their feelings clear, booing Medvedev at the change of ends and after he sealed victory.
The two players had a long chat at the net as they shook hands, with Medvedev saying “If you’re mad at me, I’m sorry” and Draper responding “I’m not at all – but I don’t think it distracted you enough”.
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Despite the contentious circumstances, Draper shook hands with both Medvedev and Torte before leaving the court.
The opening set had been one-sided, with Draper broken in his first service game after a net cord favoured Medvedev, who then raced to a 4-0 lead within 15 minutes.
Jack Draper gestures toward a chair umpire during a quarterfinal match against Daniil Medvedev (AP)
Draper finally got on the board with a hold of serve to make it 5-1 but it was only a temporary reprieve as Medvedev wrapped up the set in 25 minutes.
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The second set was a closer contest, although it was the Draper serve which was consistently coming under the greater pressure, with Medvedev telling his opponent he “didn’t feel great” about the incident which ultimately contributed to him sealing a semi-final spot at the end of the match.
British interest in the singles came to an end as Cameron Norrie went down 6-3 6-4 to Carlos Alcaraz.
The British number two fought gamely against the world number one but was eventually outclassed.
Norrie struggled to land a blow on the Alcaraz serve in the early stages while struggling to hold his own and the 30-year-old was eventually broken in the sixth game of the contest.
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Jack Draper, looking understandably weary from his exploits in beating Novak Djokovic less than 24 hours earlier, went down 6-1 7-5 to Daniil Medvedev (Getty Images)
Surprisingly that led to a temporary lapse of concentration from the Spaniard, who was broken back to love only to then force a third straight break before wrapping up the opening set.
Norrie gained an early break in the second set but his own service problems saw Alcaraz haul his way back in front.
Norrie saved the first three match points he faced but Alcaraz duly converted the fourth to set up a semi-final showdown with Medvedev.
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In the women’s singles, Elena Rybakina overcame Jessica Pegula in straight sets and will face Elina Svitolina in the last four.
Kimi Antonelli has been summoned to the Formula 1 stewards after allegedly impeding Lando Norris during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
The Mercedes driver was going slowly on the inside of Turn 1 causing Norris to back off, before reporting to his McLaren team that “I was going to push that lap” during SQ2.
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Both progressed from the session regardless and Antonelli eventually qualified second behind team-mate George Russell for Saturday’s race, while the reigning world champion took third.
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After the session, Antonelli said: “Yeah, the pace is very strong. Just didn’t put the lap together at the end on the soft. So, yeah, still work to do. But obviously, congrats to George and all to play for tomorrow.”
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
If he is found guilty then the usual punishment is a three-place grid drop, which would push Norris onto the front row with the second shared between Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri.
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Antonelli would therefore start fifth ahead of sixth-placed Charles Leclerc, but the Italian teen would be expected to progress quite quickly given the superiority of the Mercedes.
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The Silver Arrows took a 1-2 in both qualifying and the race at last weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, having absolutely nailed the switch to these all-new 2026 machines.
“I’m feeling good in the car,” said Antonelli. “So, there obviously is more about details trying to put all together. But yeah, tomorrow we try to have a good start and then try to have a good quali.”
NEW YORK — The WNBA and its players’ union met for more than 14 hours during a third straight day of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
The session that began at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday continued into early Friday morning. The two sides have met for more than 36 hours since first getting together in-person Tuesday – the day the league had said there would need to be at least a handshake agreement for the season to start on time.
The sides exchanged more proposals Thursday and the main sticking point remains revenue sharing.
The executive committee players in the bargaining session — Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, Alysha Clark and Brianna Turner — all left around midnight, while union leadership including executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson remained to continue discussions.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Wednesday that the last proposal from that night was a “real historic and transformational deal” for the players.
“Huge gains and salaries, benefits, everything you’re seeing, but beyond that when you see the whole thing, huge, huge benefits,” she said. “We’re proud of the deal we have on the table. I think it’s, again, huge gains for the players, while again, balancing that with the health of the league.”
The proposal Wednesday night from the league increased its salary cap offer for the first year to $6.2 million — up from $5.75 million in previous negotiations, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.
Last year, the salary cap for each team was $1.5 million. Average player salaries were $120,000, and that figure stands to increase to $570,000 in the first year and $850,000 by the sixth year, according to the person. The maximum salary in the first year would be more than $1.3 million and nearly $2 million by the final year.
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The league had said that at least a handshake agreement on a labor deal would need to be done by Tuesday to start the season as scheduled. Ogwumike said Wednesday night the union never saw the deadline from two days ago as a real thing.
“We haven’t ever really considered that as a timeline that’s been something to prioritize on our side, because we have always been negotiating in good faith,” she said.
When a deal is reached in principle, the league has said it would need a few weeks to finish off the CBA. After that work is done, the expansion draft for new franchises in Portland and Toronto would be held sometime between April 1-6, according to a timetable obtained by the AP.
Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7-8. Teams would then have three days to negotiate with the more than 80 per cent of players who are free agents. The signing period would take place from April 12-18.
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Training camps would open the next day and the season would be able to start on May 8.
But for any of that to happen, the two sides have to figure out a revenue sharing model. The union’s proposal from a week ago had asked for an average of 26 per cent of the gross revenue — revenue before expenses — over the course of the CBA. That would include only 25 per cent in the first year. The league has said that number was unrealistic.
The WNBA’s last few proposals have offered more than 70% of net revenue, with that number going up as the league continues to grow.
Defending champion Jack Draper beat five-time champ Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.
The 24-year-old Draper, who is coming back after missing eight months due to an arm injury, advanced to the quarterfinal round and will face Daniil Medvedev, who beat Alex Michelsen 6-2, 6-4 in the round of 16 to advance.
Djokovic led 6-5 in the third set before Draper rallied and forced a tiebreaker.
“I still don’t feel like I’m playing anywhere near the way I want to play,” Draper said. “I came out here and I won that match through determination.”
In addition to his win at Indian Wells last year, Draper won the Stuttgart Open and the Vienna Open, both in 2024.
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The 38-year-old Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, won at Indian Wells in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016. Djokovic nearly won an 11th Australian Open title earlier this year, but lost to Carlos Alcaraz.
Sports television host and reporter Jamie Erdahl is opening up about her absence from the NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.”
In a social media post Thursday, Erdahl said her break from discussing the latest NFL news each weekday morning stemmed from what she described as a “tragic health situation” involving a family member.
“Since curiosity is mounting I’ll share what I feel comfortable with: I have been away from @GMFB due to an extremely personal + tragic health situation of an immediate family member,” Erdahl wrote on X.
NFL Network host Jamie Erdahl during a Houston Texans-Los Angeles Chargers game Dec. 27, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.(Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Erdahl added she will return to the airwaves.
“I want to thank my leaders at the NFL for allowing me this time at home. I’ll be back on Monday.”
Erdahl’s update follows the death of her dog, Toby. Last month, she announced Toby had died after a bone cancer diagnosis.
NFL Network reporter Jamie Erdahl interviews Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) after a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium Dec. 28, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.(Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Kyle Brandt and former NFL player Manti Teʻo co-host the network’s morning program with Erdahl. NFL Network reporter Sherree Burruss also contributes to the show and steps in as a fill-in host when Erdahl or others are away.
Erdahl joined “Good Morning Football” in 2022 and was named co-host in 2024 after the show relocated from its New York studio to the network’s headquarters in Los Angeles.
NFL Network sideline reporter Jamie Erdahl interviews Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) prior to an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 27, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.(Greg Fiore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Erdahl has praised the show’s laid-back tone, contrasting it with what she described as the often “angry” and overly technical style of some sports television.
“Some sports TV can get really angry and get technical. It can be, like, way too buttoned up at times, and we are essentially opposite all those things,” Erdahl told Deadline in 2022.
“We like the messy parts of TV. We like when there’s people that walk into our studio. We like imperfections, and I hope that we are allowed to keep being that way.”
Elliot Anderson is wanted by a series of top clubs after his performances for Nottingham Forest and England with Manchester United keen on the midfielder
Elliot Anderson remains a top target for Manchester City in the summer transfer window, with Manchester United also reportedly interested in the midfielder.
Both teams are expected to prioritise a new central midfielder at the end of the season. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Anderson is at the top of the shortlist, though nothing has advanced as of yet.
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United have been keen on signing Anderson since last summer. His breakthrough season at Forest has been followed by another fine campaign, with the 23-year-old expected to be part of the England World Cup squad.
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Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba are also said to be among United’s midfielder targets. Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires, meaning at least two midfielders could be signed.
Nottingham Forest’s position in the Premier League means a move for Anderson is more likely to happen in the summer. Vitor Pereira’s side are currently indulged in a relegation scrap and are only outside the bottom three on goal difference.
Relegation to the Championship would almost guarantee a move away from the City Ground. However, the Midlands outfit are still expected to demand a mega fee.
Speaking on In the Mixer, brought to you by Sky Bet, Joleon Lescott explained why he believes the former Newcastle United star could go for around £100million. When asked on who he thinks will go down alongside Burnley and Wolves, he said: “I think Forest. I think West Ham get out of it.”
The discussion then turned to Forest star Anderson, with Lescott adding: “He’s a £100million player, isn’t he? Especially after he plays at the World Cup. You’re not going to sell him before, are you? You’re going to sell him after the World Cup. [If Forest go down] they have to sell. But then there are more teams interested.
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“They go down, more teams come in. Because if he’s in the Premier League, it’s, ‘He’s not leaving unless it’s £100m.’ Then there are only two or three teams.”
