The NFL’s off-field news cycle kept humming through the holiday weekend, and it started with a wedding that had the whole sports world watching.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were officially married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, with roughly 1,000 guests reportedly in attendance at the home of the recently crowned NBA-champion New York Knicks. Among the people in the room were several celebrities, including officiant Adam Sandler.
NFL media figures were there too, with NFL on CBS commentators Jim Nance and Tony Romo in attendance. Kelce, who co-hosts the “New Heights” podcast with his brother and former Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce, has already said he has interest in covering games once his playing days are over.
What happens next in Kelce’s football career is still unclear. It remains unknown whether he plans to play beyond the 2026 season or where he’ll land when he eventually retires, but the newly married tight end appears poised to stay connected to the sport well after his final snap.
Elsewhere, the Terrion Arnold situation took another turn. The 23-year-old cornerback and 2024 first-round pick out of Alabama was arrested on June 24 and faces charges of armed robbery and kidnapping tied to an incident in February just outside Tampa, Florida.
After the Detroit Lions eventually released him, multiple outlets reported Monday that Arnold cleared waivers and is expected to meet with any NFL teams that show interest. No team claimed him before Monday’s 4 p.m.
ET deadline.
Arnold’s on-field résumé is still notable. A torn shoulder ended his 2025 season early, but he finished his rookie year with 60 total tackles and 10 passes defended, establishing himself as one of the cornerstones of Detroit’s secondary.
He also had two years and $4.8 million remaining on his rookie deal. Now, though, he is dealing with a serious legal matter and could face a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted.
In Washington, the Commanders made a quieter move, but one that could matter. The team signed veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas to a one-year deal worth up to $3.8 million, adding another experienced body to the secondary as training camp nears. It’s the sixth different team of Douglas’ nine-year career.
That addition fits a clear need. Washington gave up the sixth-most points per game last season at 26.5, and Douglas joins new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones along with offseason additions Leo Chenal, Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, Amik Robertson, Nick Cross and first-round pick Sonny Styles.
Douglas has bounced around in recent seasons, playing for three teams over the last three years and most recently spending 2025 with the Miami Dolphins, but he still brings production. He had two interceptions last season and has posted at least 57 total tackles in seven of his nine years.
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