Ernie Accorsi, the bold NFL general manager whose defiant draft picks and franchise-altering trades shaped decades of professional football, has died at 84 after a brief battle with cancer. The New York Giants announced Sunday morning that Accorsi "passed away peacefully Saturday while surrounded by the love of his family." Accorsi served as GM of […] The post Ernie Accorsi, the NFL GM who drafted Elway and traded for Eli Manning, dead at 84 appeared first on American Almanac .
Ernie Accorsi, the bold NFL general manager whose defiant draft picks and franchise-altering trades shaped decades of professional football, has died at 84 after a brief battle with cancer. The New York Giants announced Sunday morning that Accorsi "passed away peacefully Saturday while surrounded by the love of his family." Accorsi served as GM of three storied franchises, the Baltimore Colts, the Cleveland Browns, and the Giants, compiling 143 wins and engineering one of the most consequential trades in league history when he acquired quarterback Eli Manning in 2004. Giants co-owner and team president John Mara issued a statement praising the man who reshaped the franchise's trajectory: "Ernie helped shape the course of New York…Open
Nine well-known NFL players, including former top draft picks and Super Bowl contributors, lost their jobs as teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men for the 2026 season, an annual reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional football. The National Football League’s 2026 roster deadline triggered the release or waiver of more than 1,000 […] The post Notable NFL veterans and rising prospects cut as teams finalize 2026 rosters appeared first on American Almanac .
Nine well-known NFL players, including former top draft picks and Super Bowl contributors, lost their jobs as teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men for the 2026 season, an annual reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional football. The National Football League’s 2026 roster deadline triggered the release or waiver of more than 1,000 players, but a handful of names stood out, underscoring how even big contracts and draft pedigree offer little job security. USA TODAY identified nine especially notable cuts, including former first-round picks, proven veterans, and younger players who had flashed potential but ultimately failed to secure a roster spot. Quarterback Will Levis, once considered the future of the Tennessee…Open
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83.
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83.Open