Russell Wilson’s Mission: With a picture-perfect family, a Super Bowl-caliber team and Michael Jordan’s trainer at his side, the Broncos quarterback is back to spreading football intensity — with a smile.
Off-Season Scandals: The N.F.L. struggled with another long off-season of crises caused by its players, coaches and team owners, but nonetheless remains enormously attractive to fans.
At a Crossroads: Giants running back Saquon Barkley enters the last season of his rookie contract at a time when N.F.L. franchises have hesitated to give stars at the position massive second deals.