Albert Breer

Joined: Jan 1, 2016

Albert Breer is a senior writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated, delivering the biggest stories and breaking news from across the league. He has been on the NFL beat since 2005 and joined SI in 2016. Breer began his career covering the New England Patriots for the MetroWest Daily News and the Boston Herald from 2005 to '07, then covered the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News from 2007 to '08. He worked for The Sporting News from 2008 to '09 before returning to Massachusetts as The Boston Globe's national NFL writer in 2009. From 2010 to 2016, Breer served as a national reporter for NFL Network. In addition to his work at Sports Illustrated, Breer regularly appears on NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, FS1 with Colin Cowherd, The Rich Eisen Show and The Dan Patrick Show. A 2002 graduate of Ohio State, Breer lives near Boston with his wife, a cardiac ICU nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, and their three children.

Hunter wants to play offense and defense in the NFL.

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Mailbag: Browns Would Likely Follow Colorado’s Blueprint for Travis Hunter

The Giants will do a private workout with Sanders on Thursday.

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Why the Giants Are Holding a Private Workout for Shedeur Sanders

McCarthy did enough in one preseason game against the Raiders in 2024 to provoke a discussion on whether he was ready to be the starting quarterback as a rookie for the Vikings.

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Why the Vikings Are Betting Big on J.J. McCarthy

Sanders goes through workouts during his pro day in preparation for the NFL draft.

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NFL Takeaways: Unlikely Shedeur Sanders Goes No. 2 or 3 to the Browns or Giants

Schoen (left) and Dabol (right) might see their jobs depend on the 2025 season. Will that affect their draft decisions?

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Mailbag: Will Giants End Up With Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter or a Trade

Here’s why one option would be a lot cleaner in New York. Plus, answers to your questions on Sam Darnold’s contract, a 49ers trade idea, first-round sleepers and more.

The Lions fell to a 12-win Commanders team in last year’s NFL playoffs.

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Stage Set for Debate Over Lions’ Open NFL Playoff Seeding Proposal

Roger Goodell tabled the vote on the issue until May. Plus, notes on plans for the new Rams’ headquarters, the Commanders’ hiring of Wes Welker and more.

Ward is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the draft, and it would take a historic offer for the Titans to trade out of the top spot.

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NFL Takeaways: How Cam Ward Emerged As the Likely No. 1 Draft Pick

Plus Roger Goodell isn’t going anywhere, notes on Colorado's pro day, Julio Jones’s retirement and more.

Smith spent six seasons in Seattle, three as the starter.

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Geno Smith Explains Why ‘Stars Are All Aligning’ with Raiders

The quarterback opens up about leaving the Seahawks, how much he talked to Pete Carroll last year, his long-standing relationship with Chip Kelly and now working with Tom Brady.

Ward is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick.

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Mailbag: How the Top Four Picks in the NFL Draft Should Play Out

Plus, answering your questions on the 18-game regular season, a Kirk Cousins trade, new stadiums with roofs and more.

Goodell addresses the media at the annual league meeting.

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Roger Goodell May Have Telegraphed He Wants to Ban the Tush Push

Albert Breer reads between the lines on the NFL delaying the vote until May. Plus, more notes on the proposal to change playoff seeding, Kirk Cousins, Micah Parsons and more.

The Eagles have converted the tush push at an 86% success rate compared to the league average of 76% in recent seasons.

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Inside the NFL’s Heated Debate On the Tush Push

Several head coaches and other league figures argued behind closed doors Monday about the controversial play ahead of a league vote Tuesday over its legality.