Football

2/18/2026 |  Graffiti Halts Construction at New Highmark Stadium (Athletic Business) The presence of graffiti has halted construction at the new Highmark Stadium as crews found graffiti in supposedly secure locations of the facility. 
According to WIVB 4, the vandalism was found in “secure locations in both finished and unfinished areas of the stadium project site.”

2/18/2026 |  49ers set to play in Mexico City, setting up possible record-setting travel schedule in 2026 (CBS Sports) Around the World in 80 Days isn't just the name of a famous novel, it's also likely going to be the theme for the San Francisco 49ers' season in 2026. The 49ers are going to serve as the home team for the NFL's game in Mexico City this year, the league announced Wednesday. 

2/18/2026 |  2026 NFL offseason: Players who need a change of scenery (ESPN) Change is coming to every NFL team. There will be moves made in free agency and the draft, of course, but there also will be unexpected trades and player cuts. So far this offseason, there have been rumors about top stars Maxx Crosby, Kyler Murray and A.J. Brown potentially moving on from their franchises. But more shocking moves are likely to come.

2/18/2026 |  Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes' deal, create cap space (ESPN) The Kansas City Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
The restructuring, first reported Wednesday by Over the Cap, converts $54.45 million of Mahomes' 2026 salary into a signing bonus and lowers the star quarterback's cap number to $34.65 million.

2/18/2026 |  Raiders Should Trade No. 1 Pick, Rights To Draft Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza (Fox Sports) Everything is setting up for the Las Vegas Raiders to select Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders need a quarterback and have an opportunity to select the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.