SI:AM | The Most Important NFL Grades

Despite the NFL's legal efforts, the NFLPA report cards became public once again.

TYLER LAULETTA Good morning, I'm Tyler Lauletta, filling in one more day for your usual host, Dan Gartland, who will be back in your inbox on Monday. Thanks for the invite to cover for you this week, Dan. I had a blast. Hopefully the readers enjoyed it as well. On to the newsletter.   In today's SI:AM: 🏀 Lakers' defensive struggles 🏉 SB MVP's future 🏋️ NFL combine performances The NFL's report cards come home Kirby Lee/Getty Images This week, general managers, coaches and scouts from across the NFL spent time in Indianapolis grading the incoming draft class at the NFL combine. While watches were stopped, benches were pressed and three cones were drilled in Indy, a different set of grades made a splash on Thursday night. ESPN's Kalyn Kahler reported the results of this year's NFLPA report cards, which asked players across the league to grade their team on categories like coaching, locker room amenities and treatment of families. Over the past few years, the results of the NFLPA player survey have been made public by the players' union itself. In August the league filed a grievance, which argued the publication of the grades constituted a violation of the collective bargaining agreement. In response, the NFLPA said the surveys would continue even if the results could not be published. And now here we are. The NFL responded with a statement decrying the release of the report cards, saying they were "neither reliable nor scientifically valid." CONTINUE TYLER'S COLUMN ON SI Join the SI College Basketball Newsletter SI's college basketball newsletter delivers insider reporting and can't-miss stories on the biggest moments from across the country. From weekly previews to in-depth features, it's your essential guide to staying ahead in the world of NCAA hoops. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE The best of Sports Illustrated Why can't the Lakers' star power carry the team in critical situations? Chris Mannix writes about Los Angeles's latest loss as the team faces the possibility of falling into the play-in mix. Where will Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III play next season? Albert Breer breaks down the Super Bowl MVP's market. Conor Orr evaluates the winners and losers from the NFL combine. Matt Verderame identifies the six storylines to monitor ahead of free agency and the draft. Gilberto Manzano reports on what he saw and heard during Day 3 of the NFL combine, including a strong endorsement for Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and each top cornerback's reason for why they're the best at their position in the draft Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles wowed everybody at Lucas Oil Stadium, but he wasn't the only one whose draft stock changed dramatically. Daniel Flick pinpoints the NFL combine's biggest risers and fallers. The Champions League knockout phase has been set, and there are some huge clashes in store. Tom Gott breaks down the round of 16. Jon Arnold explains why coach Mauricio Pochettino needs to get the most out of USMNT Swiss Army knife Weston McKennie. Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE! Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images 👀 The top five ... … basketball things I saw last night:  5. Anthony Edwards going sicko mode. 4. This ridiculous move from Luka. 3. Bobby Portis and the never-ending rock, paper, scissors game. 2. This VJ-Maxx alley-oop. 1. Royce O'Neale calls game. The best of SI Video U.S. speedskater Erin Jackson sat down with Sports Illustrated's Greg Cally to talk about making history, defending her Olympic gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games and what comes next. Join the SI Boxing Newsletter Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix provides a weekly spotlight, featuring in-depth reporting and sharp commentary, on the biggest fights and stories inside the ring. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE W We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the SI:AM newsletter. You can unsubscribe here  . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the SI:AM newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.