The latest news from around the division.
Eagles OT Lane Johnson ahead of Year 13: I feel ‘young in heart, but can’t ignore Father Time’ – Nick Shook, NFL.com
Philadelphia’s cornerstone lineman knows he can’t play forever.
Lane Johnson knows he’s on the back nine of his career, but after signing a one-year extension that keeps him with the Eagles through 2027, he’s not considering walking away just yet.
By the time that contract expires, Johnson will be tied with a teammate who recently retired — edge rusher Brandon Graham — as the longest-tenured Eagle in franchise history. Johnson doesn’t take such an honor lightly, but also knows he isn’t an ageless marvel.
“Yeah, if there’s anybody to end a tie with it would be BG. It’s crazy that we had a number of guys who all stayed together for all these years,” Johnson, 35, said during an appearance on Good Morning Football Wednesday. “Yeah, it doesn’t feel like No. 13 but here it is. I still feel young in heart, but you can’t ignore Father Time. I’m still having fun and enjoying what I do. I love being around the guys, competing and it’s just something that I really love doing every minute of it.”
Johnson’s career has included two Super Bowl triumphs, three head coaches, an assortment of offensive coordinators and one offensive line coach: Jeff Stoutland. The latter is a key reason Johnson keeps returning to the team and continuing a career that will undoubtedly land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Another reason for Johnson sticking around is Philadelphia’s success under Nick Sirianni, a coach who has guided the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances in three years and one lopsided triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs in February. With that win still fresh in Johnson’s mind and a ring ceremony awaiting him later this month, Johnson has plenty of reason to proceed.
His performance makes it difficult for him to walk away, too. Johnson finished 2024 as the seventh-best tackle in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus, and remains an essential part of the Eagles’ offensive identity.
Giants Legend Eli Manning Out on Ownership Stake: ‘It’s Too Expensive For Me’ – Fox Sports
Possible conflicts and price prevented Manning from making the purchase.
In February, the New York Giants announced that they were exploring a sale of a non-controlling, minority stake in the franchise, with former team quarterback Eli Manning among the initial names mentioned as a potential suitor. However, one can now erase Manning from the buyers’ list.
“Basically, it’s too expensive for me,” Manning said about purchasing a stake in the Giants in an interview with CNBC Sport. “These numbers are getting very big … a 1% stake in something valued at $10 billion, it turns into a very big number. I love the Giants, and I think it is deserving of that valuation. There will be people that want to go for it, and I was kind of along for the ride. It really was a matter of just some complications with the fact that I’m doing broadcasting. I wouldn’t be able to talk to the players. I coach in the Pro Bowl. I do a high school football camp where college guys come.
“There was going to be a lot of conflicts, and it was going to affect my day job, so I kind of had to pull out of the Giants deal, but still, obviously, I’m here and have access and still very involved in the Giants organization.”
Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who played his entire 15-year career with the Giants (1993-2007), with whom he won Super Bowl XLII, has also been a reported suitor to purchase a percentage of the available stake in the franchise.
Washington Commanders reveal alternate uniforms that nod to their Super Bowl glory – Nate Davis, USA Today
Washington unveiled semi-throback uniforms earlier this week.
Hail to the … well, it’s apparently never going away.
The Washington Commanders will sport a different but very familiar look in 2025 – heck, they looked a lot different in 2024 with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the controls – unveiling an alternate uniform for the upcoming season that will take their title-starved fans back to the Joe Gibbs glory years.
What’s new is really old as the Commanders are set to wear what is basically the same look the team had while reaching four Super Bowls between the 1982 and ‘91 seasons, winning the Lombardi Trophy three times in that span. The burgundy pants, white jersey and burgundy helmet with the three stripes down the center will certainly evoke memories of Gibbs, John Riggins, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams and many others. What’s missing will be the team’s former Indian head logo, replaced by the Commanders’ current “W” insignia.
The announcement on social media used the phrase “Fit for Old D.C.,” a nod to the team’s fight song which urges the team to “fight for Old D.C.”
Weaving past and present
We’re adding back the Super Bowl Era threads to our uniform rotation pic.twitter.com/9nKrTYVABk
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 9, 2025
“We are excited to celebrate Washington’s incredible history with these iconic, Super Bowl Era uniforms this season,” team president Mark Clouse said in a statement.
“Ever since Josh Harris and our ownership group acquired the team back in 2023, they’ve placed great value in finding ways to connect the past and present and honor those that made the burgundy and gold what it is today. These uniforms recognize the most successful era of our franchise – one that reflects a culture of excellence and encompasses many historical moments and special memories amongst our fanbase. Our coaches, players and the entire organization could not be more excited to celebrate our team’s legacy while creating new memories in these uniforms this season.”
