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NFL insider Jeff Howe announces leave from The Athletic for health treatment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

NFL insider Jeff Howe announces leave from The Athletic for health treatment

Summary

Jeff Howe, the NFL national insider for The Athletic, revealed on October 15, 2026, that he is taking a leave of absence for treatment of a serious health issue he has dealt with for a year and a half. In a message shared on X, Howe expressed his hope to return before the end of the regular season but emphasized the need to prioritize his health. He has previously been open about health challenges, including a past scare involving thyroid cancer that was ultimately resolved. Howe joined The Athletic in 2018 and is known for his coverage of the New England Patriots.

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•Jeff Howe announces leave for serious health issue treatment.
•He hopes to return before the end of the NFL regular season.
•Howe has faced health challenges over the last year and a half.
•He joined The Athletic in 2018, focusing on NFL reporting.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider Jeff Howe stepping away from The Athletic for treatment of serious health issue

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The life of an NFL insider is grueling even when you’re in the best of health, so it’s understandible that one would want to prioritize their focus when health is an issue. Jeff Howe, The Athletic’s NFL national insider, announced Thursday that he will “take time away from work” to deal with a “serious health…
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