The NFL's offseason isn't quite as breathless as the season itself, but it's not for lack of trying. Keep up with everything you need to know right here.

The 2026 NFL regular is expected to begin on Thursday, Sept. 10. Traditionally, the Super Bowl winner hosts the first game of the season on Thursday night after Labor Day with the remainder of the teams clashing over the weekend.

The NFL is making a significant change to the 2026-27 schedule, and it will impact the league for years to come. The post NFL Announces Change for 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Chicago Bears concluded the 2025 season with an 11-6 record, where they went from worst to first, won the NFC North title and earned their first postseason win in 15 years in Ben Johnson's first season as head coach. And now that the Bears have their head coach-quarterback duo in Johnson and Caleb Williams, the future is burning bright.

The Super Bowl is the finale of the NFL season, but the league never sleeps. Here's when the 2026 season starts, plus dates for the combine and draft.

The NFLPA doubled down on its opposition to an expanded regular season

The NFL will make its France debut as part of a record nine international games in 2026. On the opening day of Super Bowl week, the NFL also announced multi-year partnerships to return to Mexico and Spain. But there will be no immediate return to Ireland after Dublin staged its first game in September.

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.