Why I joined The Athletic: The challenge of prying open the NFL curtain

In my second decade covering the NFL, it's a chance to join the deepest, most talented independent newsroom in sports journalism.

‘Did They Find Something Massive?’ — NFL Podcaster Reacts to The Athletic’s Dragged Out Dianna Russini Investigation

On April 11, in the aftermath of the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal, The Athletic began investigating Russini’s reporting. Folks, that was well before the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, and we’re now in late July.
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The Athletic: NFL evaluators are bullish on Saints QB Tyler Shough

Saints QB Tyler Shough drew strong praise from anonymous NFL coaches and executives despite ranking No. 26 among the league's quarterbacks.

It’s time to throw the red flag on NFL challenges. Why are they needed at all?

Technology has improved a lot since the late 1980s. Getting a call right shouldn’t depend on whether a coach is willing to bet his timeout.

‘What if Managers at the Athletic Encouraged Her?’ — NFL Podcaster Speculates Reason Behind Delay in Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Investigation

The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel scandal has dominated the NFL offseason in a way few stories have managed in recent memory. Yet four months after Page Six first published photos of the two together, major questions still surround the situation and what happened behind the scenes.

The Athletic ranks Joe Burrow as one of four top-tier quarterbacks

See where The Athletic ranks Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and the opposing QBs on the Bengals 2026 schedule.

A playboy NFL agent was in line to run the Seahawks. Then came the crossbow killing

Michael Blatt, one of the most feared agents in football, was on the verge of taking over an NFL team. Then a rival turned up dead.