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NFL teams pitch LeBron James amid Lakers departure discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:44 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

NFL teams pitch LeBron James amid Lakers departure discussions

Summary

LeBron James' potential move from the Los Angeles Lakers has drawn interest from several NFL teams. The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Houston Texans, and Green Bay Packers expressed their desire for the 22-time All-Star via social media, showcasing edited images of him in their uniforms. This comes as James becomes an unrestricted free agent after eight seasons with the Lakers, during which he secured a championship in 2020. Reports indicate that the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat are currently leading the pursuit to sign James this summer.

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Key Details

•LeBron James is reportedly moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers.
•NFL teams are making social media efforts to recruit him.
•The Packers, Texans, Bills, and Jets have expressed interest.
•James spent the last eight seasons with the Lakers, winning a championship in 2020.
•Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat are seen as frontrunners for his signature.

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5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Multiple NFL teams ‘join’ LeBron James sweepstakes amid Lakers exit

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LeBron James’ decision to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed headlines. Several NBA teams have been linked to him, but NFL franchises also joined in with their “pitches.” The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Houston Texans and Green…
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