This Sunday, a two-week-old story finally got its wings. And it's currently flying like an eagle. The U.S. Sun reported — three days before the Super Bowl was played — that the Eagles would not visit the White House if they win Super Bowl LIX.

The Carolina Panthers are moving on from longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson. The Panthers informed Thompson, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him. Thompson is expected to pursue other options in free agency.

NFL offseason is here. Trade rumors are swirling around big names like Matthew Stafford, who reportedly has permission from the Los Angeles Rams to discuss a contract with other teams. Meanwhile, all 32 clubs are able to use the franchise tag until March 4.

Starting safety Juan Thornhill is to be released by the Cleveland Browns, an NFL source confirmed to ESPN on Monday, which will allow the team to save $3.4 million in cap space.

Denver Broncos linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on Sunday "on suspicion of second degree assault of a police officer," according to a report from KUSA-TV's Mike Klis. Wilhoi

Longtime Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson will not be back with the organization in 2025. Carolina announced on Monday that Thompson will not be re-signed and will become a free agent for the first time in his career.

Bart Scott and Tim Hasselbeck discuss whether it would be a smart move for the Raiders to trade up to draft Shedeur Sanders.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms stress the importance of playing for a team that celebrates a player, not tolerates a player, and examine where Matthew Stafford fits into that picture.

Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is cashing in after a reported record-setting sale at an auction. Burress' Super Bowl ring from the New York Giants' victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in 2007 sold for $280,

The Panthers are moving on from Shaq Thompson, informing the linebacker, who is an unrestricted free agent, that they will not be re-signing him.

Tom Brady's primary gig wrapped until September. He's now presumably putting greater focus than ever on his 1B role as Raiders minority owner/majority influence. With the Scouting Combine a/k/a Tampering Central starting this week and with free agency starting roughly one week later,