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The best NFL newsletters, free and paid

NFL news moves by the minute, and these newsletters keep up. The most popular NFL newsletters and briefings in 2026 — note that Peter King's Football Morning in America, long the category's marquee read, ended with his retirement in February 2024.

We check each newsletter is still publishing, note whether it's free or paid, and link straight to the official signup. We don't take payment for placement.

  1. Pro Football Talk

    FreeDailyMike Florio (NBC Sports)

    The NFL's breaking-news and rumor machine.

    The feed the rest of NFL media watches.

  2. ESPN NFL

    FreeDailyESPN

    The largest-reach mainstream NFL coverage.

    The sport's biggest newsroom.

  3. NFL.com

    FreeDailyNFL

    The official league source — news, schedules, and features.

    Straight from the league itself.

  4. The Ringer NFL

    FreeRegularSpotify

    Analytics-forward NFL analysis with a distinct voice.

    The smartest free takes in football media.

  5. The Athletic NFL

    Paid · subscriptionRegularThe Athletic / The New York Times

    The deepest NFL beat-reporting network.

    A beat writer for all 32 teams — but it is paid.

Frequently asked

What's the best free NFL newsletter?
Pro Football Talk, ESPN NFL and NFL.com are the most popular free picks on this list — each links straight to its official signup above.
How can I listen to my NFL newsletters instead of reading them?
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How did you choose these?
We include newsletters that are currently publishing, note whether each is free or paid, and link to the official signup. We don't take payment for placement, and we don't reproduce newsletter content — we point you to the source.

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Last updated: July 2026