American football quarterback, hallmark Saints figure, four-time Pro Bowler
The Miami Dolphins have secured linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a three-year, $51.3 million contract extension, keeping him in Miami as part of a core group that includes De eVon Achane and Aaron Brewer. Brooks led the NFL in tackles last season and earned All-Pro honors, reinforcing Miami’s rebuilding efforts under new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.
The Saints have extended Chris Olave through 2030, with details disclosed by his agent and ESPN, following a breakout 2025 season. The move follows the recent uncertainty around star playmaker DeVonta Hill’s future with the team, who is weighing his long-term plans and has not committed to a return.
Hall of Fame weekend showcases standout kicks and witty jabs that spotlight the lasting ties among veterans, stars and the franchise’s evolving legend.
Roger Craig has disclosed a vascular dementia diagnosis during the Hall of Fame ceremony. He says doctors believe it may be related to concussions from his playing days. He emphasizes the illness won’t define him and expresses hope that sharing his story helps others seek health guidance.
Vibrio vulnificus infections, linked to warm coastal waters and shellfish, have spiked in Louisiana and Florida this year. Nine Louisiana cases with five deaths, 14 cases and two deaths in Florida, and dozens of cases in other Gulf states underscore the rising risk in May–October.
Federal filings show a nurse practitioner prescribed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills across more than 20 states, guiding clients on evading DEA scrutiny. The DEA has revoked her authority to prescribe controlled substances. Civil settlement reached earlier this year did not admit wrongdoing. Details tie prominent athletes and others to the operation.