NFL fans rejoice: The Super Bowl falls on Presidents Day weekend so many will have Monday off

The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.

Ex-NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40

Alphonso Smith Jr. was drafted into the NFL in 2009 and played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.

New Study finds 1 in 4 NFL Players Develop CTE
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A new study reveals one in four former NFL players could end up with CTE. The disease is often caused by repeated head trauma. Good Day Orlando spoke with Neurosurgeon and former NFL player Dr. Myron Rolle about the study and his new role as a strategic advisor to the NFL Players Association.

Best performances of the Florida football weekend
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Tim Walters, sports editor of the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the top storylines and performances from Florida's high school, college and NFL teams.

Jed York prostitution-sting arrest seen on police body-camera footage

New police body-camera video of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested on Sunday morning at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, shows York being placed in handcuffs. 

NFL ditches the Pro Bowl game, but not the Pro Bowl name

It’s game over for the Pro Bowl. The National Football League will scrap its version of an all-star game in favor of a new way to celebrate that season’s best players at each position. 

Buffalo Bills lineman Ed Oliver suffers devastating drowning death of 2-year-old son

Ed Oliver has been carrying a heavy burden over the past two months: he has been mourning the loss of his 2-year-old son, who died in a drowning accident in June.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia

Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.

How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost

Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see.

Top Florida football names to know this season
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Timothy Walters, Sports Editor of the Florida Times-Union and FLORIDA TODAY network joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down the top prospects, storylines and players to know across Florida's high school, college and NFL teams ahead of the full start of this football season.

Full list: $1K tickets help make Bills NFL’s priciest team to see, report finds

Buffalo Bills fans will need to dig deep to see Josh Allen and company’s first games at their new multi-billion dollar stadium. Average ticket prices for the Thursday night home opener against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium soared well past the $1,000 mark, making them the most expensive seats of the NFL season’s opening month, a new survey found.

Buffalo Bills fans at new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium weigh in with reactions of obstructed views

The Buffalo Bills unveiled their new stadium this weekend at a practice event, drawing mixed reactions from some fans who took to social media to critique the venue's design and sightlines.

Commanders signing All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs: report

Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Maryland native Stefon Diggs is reportedly signing with the Washington Commanders.

Catching up with Jalen Carter after signing record-breaking deal
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The Apopka native inked a massive contract to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles. The contract makes Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL.

Catching up with Jalen Carter after signing record-breaking deal
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The Apopka native inked a massive contract to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles. The contract makes Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL.

Tony Romo OWI arrest, on leave from CBS indefinitely

Tony Romo is on leave from his broadcast role with CBS "until further notice" after he was arrested for OWI in Milwaukee a week prior.

Taysom Hill announces departure from Saints after stellar nine-year run

Taysom Hill made a name for himself with the New Orleans Saints as a “Swiss Army Knife" for the franchise serving as a valued asset on offense as a runner, passer, and receiver.

Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said.