Tyler Smith feels comfortable confident after getting acclimated to Cowboys

Tyler Smith isn’t certain where he’ll be lining up when the Cowboys take the field against the Giants in Week One, but he knows he’ll be more comfortable than he was a year ago. Smith was a first-round pick in 2022 and he said this weekend that his early days with the team were filled [more]

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Garrett Wilson: No ones expectations for me are higher than my own

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered high praise for wide receiver Garrett Wilson as the Jets’ offseason program wound down this month. Rodgers said that he believes it is a “legit possibility” that Wilson will be the best receiver in the NFL at some point in his career and that he makes at least one “wow” play [more]

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Terry McLaurin says Eric Bieniemy has brought intensity to Washingtons practices

New Commanders assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has made his presence felt on the practice field in Washington. Commanders players say Bieniemy has been demanding on the practice field and doesn’t take kindly to mental mistakes — and most players seem to like Bieniemy demanding the best of them. “He’s going to [more]

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As NFLPA prepares to pick a new executive director players remain in the dark

The NFL Players Association soon will be selecting a new executive director. Its players remain in the dark. Per a league source, multiple players have attempted to get information from their team-elected representatives, but to no avail. At least one player representative has told the players on his team that any questions should be directed [more]

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Alleged victim in latest Tyreek Hill incident is a 57-year-old man

Tyreek Hill allegedly was not respecting his elders. In looking for updates on the latest off-field incident involving the Dolphins receiver, I tripped over this nugget — the man Hill allegedly hit last Sunday at a Miami marina is 57 years old. That sounds really old, says the 58-year-old who is writing these words. Not [more]

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Fanatics DraftKings battle for PointsBet comes two years after failed merger

When DraftKings swooped in with a late effort to snatch the U.S. operations of PointsBet from Fanatics, it felt like there was more to the story. And there reportedly is. Via Josh Kosman of the New York Post, DraftKings and Fanatics nearly merged two years ago, at a time when each company was valued at [more]

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Antonio Brown airs more grievances about the Buccaneers Tom Brady Alex Guerrero

Antonio Brown’s exit from the NFL came quickly and largely unexpectedly. Although he seemed at times to be destined for a memorable departure, no one could have envisioned Brown stripping out of his jersey and shoulder pads and leaving the field during the game. The notion that Brown quit quickly became balanced by the fact [more]

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Rod Smith: I feel Im deserving of the Hall of Fame but I dont get a vote

Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith has been eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame since 2012, but so far he’s not in. He’s hoping the class of 2024 may be his time. “I feel I’m deserving but I don’t get to vote,” Smith told Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. Smith had good [more]

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Jaguars coaches expect more from Travis Etienne this season

As a first-round draft pick in 2021, Jaguars running back Travis Etienne suffered a foot injury in the preseason and didn’t play at all in the regular season. In 2022, Etienne ran for 1,125 yards. And in 2023, the Jaguars think Etienne is ready to do even more. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Etienne [more]

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Its another Father of Mine giveaway

Every week, or so, we put a copy or two (or more) of Father of Mine up for grabs. This week, it’s just one. Signed and personalized and sent to you. To enter, send an email to florio@profootballtalk.com with this subject line: Father of Mine June 24 Giveaway. To expedite things, add your address and [more]

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Alexander Mattison: Dalvin Cooks departure definitely changes things

When the Vikings lost to the Giants in the Wild Card round to end their season, there was a lot of uncertainty about what the future held for running back Alexander Mattison. Mattison’s rookie deal was up and he was set for a trip to free agency that he thought would take him somewhere else. [more]

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Closing of criminal case against Davante Adams opens door for Personal Conduct Policy punishment

When Raiders receiver Davante Adams was caught on camera showing an ESPN employee to the ground after a Monday night loss to the Chiefs last October, it wasn’t immediately clear whether he’d be suspended under the normal procedures for in-game misconduct or whether the league would defer to the Personal Conduct Policy. It soon became [more]

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EA Sports vows to proceed with college football game despite NIL issues

The NIL situation forced EA Sports to rage quit its college football game in 2013. The effort to blow on the cartridge and plug it back in during the new era of NIL clarity, however, has not gone smoothly. Via Chris Vannini of TheAthletic.com, EA recently insisted that it will proceed with the release of [more]

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What does Stefon Diggs think of the contract extensions in Buffalo?

In March 2020, the Vikings gave quarterback Kirk Cousins a contract extension. Coincidentally, or not, receiver Stefon Diggs soon thereafter tweeted his way out of town. That chain of evens came to mind on Friday, after seeing the news that the Bills had given contract extensions to coach Sean McDermott and G.M. Brandon Beane. The [more]

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With Bijan Robinson on the team where does Cordarrelle Patterson fit in the Falcons offense?

The addition of running back Bijan Robinson gives the Falcons an impressive array of skill-position players. It also raises questions about which position Cordarrelle Patterson will mainly play. One of the most fascinating NFL Players of the past decade, Patterson has hopscotched both as it relates to geography and role. During his first four years [more]

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Davante Adams assault case is closed

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is no longer facing misdemeanor assault charges for shoving a cameraman in Kansas City after a game last season. A prosecutor dismissed the charge, and the Kansas City municipal court confirmed on Friday that it is now considered a closed confidential case under Missouri law, according to the Kansas City [more]

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Steelers sign second-round pick Keeanu Benton

Pittsburgh has gotten another one of its draft picks under contract. The Steelers signed second-round selection Keeanu Benton, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Benton, a defensive tackle out of Wisconsin, was the N0. 49 overall pick in the second round. Per Rapoport, Benton is the first 49th overall pick to ever have guaranteed [more]

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Joe Burrow on Jonah Williams: Offseason business issues wont affect his play

After the Bengals signed Orlando Brown to be their left tackle, Jonah Williams — who previously held that job — did not attend most of the team’s offseason program, though he did attend mandatory minicamp. Williams reportedly requested to be traded, but Cincinnati clearly did not move him. The club intends for Williams to play [more]

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Bill Belichick won Super Bowl in Year 2 but says he hadnt built his Patriots team until Year 4

Patriots coach Bill Belichick offered some insight into how he built the New England dynasty that included a somewhat surprising assessment of how long it took: Belichick said he really hadn’t built his roster to his liking when he won his first Super Bowl with the Patriots, after the 2001 season. Belichick was hired in [more]

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Fans frustrated by process for buying Jaguars-Bills tickets in London

The NFL’s continued popularity in London, combined with a matchup of two playoff teams, has made buying tickets to this season’s Jaguars-Bills game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium an ordeal for fans. Tickets went on sale Thursday morning at 7 a.m., and fans on social media complained that as soon as they logged on, they were [more]

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DeMeco Ryans: Nick Caserio has been really fun to work with

Nick Caserio has been the Texans’ General Manager since 2021 and is already on his third head coach in DeMeco Ryans. But there is plenty of optimism surrounding the franchise now with Ryans at the helm, particularly with potential franchise cornerstones in quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson selected at No. 2 and [more]

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Congrats to the Fathers Day Father of Mine giveaway winners

Over the weekend, we had another Father of Mine giveaway, with a twist. There were three winners, and each one will get two copies of Father of Mine — one for them, and one for their dad. (Or whoever else they want to give it to.) Congrats to Jon in New Mexico, Brian in Arizona, [more]

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Bill Belichick: Christian Gonzalez likely to play on perimeter well narrow it down at camp

The Patriots picked up cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the first round of this year’s draft and the team’s plans for him this fall were a topic of conversation for head coach Bill Belichick recently. During an interview with former Jets and Dolphins executive Mike Tannenbaum for The 33rd Team, Belichick was asked where he sees [more]

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DeMarcus Lawrence: I dont feel like theres a huge gap between Eagles Cowboys

The Eagles have bragging rights over the Cowboys at the moment, with Philadelphia the reigning champion of the NFC East and the NFC. But Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence doesn’t think there’s a big difference between the two teams. Lawrence told Rob Maadi of the Associated Press that the gap between the Eagles and the [more]

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Dak Prescott thinks rookie running back Deuce Vaughn helps the offense immediately

The Cowboys selected running back Deuce Vaughn in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft, and Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott believes Vaughn will make an immediate impact. Prescott said that Vaughn, whose father, Chris, is the Cowboys’ assistant director of college scouting, was a welcome addition in Dallas. “That was one that you do [more]

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Lawyer claims online criticism after Jack Jones almost got fired by Patriots

The Patriots might eventually sever ties with cornerback Jack Jones following an arrest on serious gun charges that include mandatory minimum sentences. According to his lawyer, Jones was almost released in the aftermath of the arrest. Via Sean T. McGuire of NESN.com, attorney Rosemary Scappichio told reporters after Tuesday’s arraignment that Jones was nearly “fired” [more]

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Adam Thielen: Bryce Youngs level of preparation surprised people

DJ Chark isn’t the only Panthers wide receiver singing rookie quarterback Bryce Young‘s praises in the wake of the team’s offseason program. Adam Thielen made an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and was asked about his impressions of the first overall pick in this year’s draft. Thielen cautioned that one can only [more]

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Alec Ogletree announces his retirement

Linebacker Alec Ogletree has brought his playing career to an end. Ogletree announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The announcement comes more than a year after Ogletree made his last appearance on an NFL field. Ogletree entered the league as a Rams first-round pick in 2013 and was named a second-team All-Pro [more]

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Greg Rousseau looking for double-digit sacks in 2023

After the Bills signed Leonard Floyd earlier this month, Von Miller said that he thinks the team has one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL. The Bills hope that leads to a lot of tough afternoons for opposing quarterbacks and one of the team’s other edge rushers is hoping to be at the [more]

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Trill Williams cleared from torn ACL ahead of Dolphins camp

Cornerback Trill Williams‘ bid to make the Dolphins last summer ended when he tore his ACL during a preseason game, but it looks like this summer’s bid is set to hit the ground running when training camp opens. Williams recently took part in teammate Xavien Howard‘s charity softball game and gave an update on his [more]

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Carlos Dunlap says he is in a waiting game may re-sign with Chiefs

Free agent defensive end Carlos Dunlap says he’s unsure where he’ll play in 2023, but it may be another season with the Chiefs. Dunlap says he thinks he can help a team win a Super Bowl, as he did with the Chiefs last year. “I can help another team get one of their own or [more]

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Matt Canada: I think Kenny Picketts had a good spring

After entering his rookie season behind Mitch Trubisky on the depth chart, Kenny Pickett is the Steelers’ unquestioned QB1 heading into 2023. Pittsburgh went 7-5 in Pickett’s 12 starts last season. The club is looking for a significant step forward in Pickett’s development for 2023 and offensive coordinator Matt Canada noted last week that the [more]

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Aaron Rodgers despite having many millions in the bank will pass the hat to fund online sports venture

There’s a sucker born every minute. And Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is searching for more than a few of them. Via Chris Smith of Sports Business Journal, the online sports information platform founded by Rodgers will launch a crowdfunding campaign aimed at raising $1.235 million. The other founder of Online Sports Database explained that the [more]

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Saquon Barkley Giants have less than four weeks to do long-term deal

The NFL is a deadline-driven business. For the Giants and running back Saquon Barkley, the deadline is approaching. In three weeks and six days, on July 17, the window closes on their ability to sign a multi-year deal, given the rules of the franchise tag. The usual formula for translating a franchise tender into a [more]

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Chandler Jones: Of course I want better stats but you cant go chasing them

Veteran edge rusher Chandler Jones‘ first season with the Raiders wasn’t quite what anyone in Las Vegas was hoping for, but it was on an upswing before it came to an early end. Jones had four sacks, nine quarterback hits, and his memorable game-winning fumble return for a touchdown against the Patriots in three weeks [more]

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Dalvin Cook: It would be epic to end up on same team as DeAndre Hopkins

Running back Dalvin Cook is one of the biggest names currently available as a free agent and he’s spent a little time thinking about joining forces with another big name currently looking for a new team. During an appearance on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Cook discussed the possibility of landing on the same team as [more]

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Cardinals rookie Paris Johnson spent the offseason picking the brain of D.J. Humphries

The Cardinals used the sixth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft on Paris Johnson, who might be their left tackle of the future. But their left tackle of the present, D.J. Humphries, is happy to have Johnson around. Humphries is rehabbing a back injury, which gave Johnson plenty of snaps at left tackle, and [more]

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Jordan Love: I think the skys the limit for us on offense

One of the biggest questions of the 2023 season is how Jordan Love will fare in his first season as the Packers’ starting quarterback. There were plenty of positive reports from coaches and players about how Love has been faring during the team’s offseason work and Love shared a positive take on where things stand [more]

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Patrick Peterson: We have the pieces on defense its going to come down to Kenny Pickett

Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith said last week that he thinks the team could have the best defense in the league during the 2023 regular season and his teammate Patrick Peterson seems to share the rosy opinion of the unit. The veteran cornerback was a guest on The Jim Rome Show recently and he was asked [more]

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T.J. Edwards: You see similarities between Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields

Linebacker T.J. Edwards had a front row seat to watch a quarterback’s breakout season in 2022 with the Eagles and the hope in Chicago is that he’ll have another one this year. Edwards signed with the Bears as a free agent this offseason, which means he’s now teammates with Justin Fields as Fields heads into [more]

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T.J. Watt very encouraged with the direction of the Steelers defense

Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt thinks the pieces are in place for a big year in Pittsburgh. Watt said on Ben Roethlisberger’s podcast that he sees the Steelers’ defense heading in the right direction heading into 2023. “I think it’s still too early to have a true sense of ‘This is the year,’ because they [more]

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Are the Bengals planning to squeeze Joe Mixon to take less?

From the moment the Bengals gave running back Joe Mixon 23 snaps in the AFC Championship and Samaje Perine 43, it has seemed that the Bengals have been thinking about moving on from Mixon. The more accurate description could be that they’ll happily keep him, if he’ll move down his salary and cap number. Writes [more]

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A few stray Fathers Day memories 25 years later

For those of us whose fathers are still with us, Father’s Day is an occasion to honor and appreciate them. For those of us whose fathers are gone, it’s a much different experience. I last saw my own father on Father’s Day in 1998. Twenty-five years ago. He was living with my sister in Ohio. [more]

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Does the gambling policy apply to players not under contract?

As we learn more about the NFL’s gambling policy — and as we learn more about the clunky, ineffective efforts of the NFL to properly educate players regarding the gambling policy — new issues and questions emerge. Here’s one. Does the NFL’s gambling policy apply only to players currently under contract with teams, or does [more]

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Will teams use squib kicks in the preseason or conceal their plans until Week One?

Last week, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com pointed out that the Patriots’ kickers have been practicing squib kicks, given the latest rule change aimed at reducing the number of kickoffs. This week, Reiss has some interesting quotes from one of those kickers. “I’d venture to say No. 1 on the hit list, there’s going to be [more]

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When Lamar Jackson was injured J.K. Dobbins stepped up

As Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins hopes for a new contract despite a system that gets the best out of players at his position before ever paying them, Dobbins has a pretty strong piece of evidence to suggest he should get his financial reward before he has a potentially strong year in 2023. Late last [more]

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Dennis Allen: Derek Carrs leadership is giving the Saints confidence

Saints head coach Dennis Allen is sensing a strong energy around his team at the end of the offseason program, and he attributes it to the arrival of new quarterback Derek Carr. Allen said Carr has rallied the team around him in a way that a team needs its quarterback to do. “Quarterback is the [more]

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Hall of Famer Bob Brown dies at 81

Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Brown died Friday in Oakland, California, the Hall of Fame announced Saturday. He was 81. Brown’s wife, Cecelia, said her husband passed peacefully at a rehabilitation center surrounded by family and friends. He was admitted to the center after a stroke in April. The Washington, D.C., Touchdown Club voted [more]

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Aaron Rodgers reportedly rejected trade to Patriots

If the Patriots had indeed traded quarterback Mac Jones, whose relationship with coach Bill Belichick became strained (to say the least) in 2022, who would New England’s quarterback have been in 2023? The easy response is Bailey Zappe. The more fun response is Aaron Rodgers. Craig Carton, now exclusively with Fox Sports after leaving WFAN, [more]

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NFL wisely moved East-West Shrine Bowl out of Las Vegas

A minor headline (even in the slow times) emerged recently when it was announced that the East-West Shrine Bowl had moved to The Star in Frisco, Texas. It felt like nothing more than the latest effort by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to have more everything at his team’s sprawling practice facility. But there’s a hidden [more]

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Mike Evans Bucs working toward third contract

Mike Evans signed a five-year, $82.5 million extension with the Buccaneers in 2018. The receiver now is entering the final year of that deal due to make $13 million in base salary and count $23.699 million against the salary cap. The sides have begun preliminary talks about a third contract for Evans, Rick Stroud of [more]

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Jimmy Johnson enters Miami Hurricanes Ring of Honor still waits on Cowboys

Jimmy Johnson is getting more recognition for his great coaching career, even as he continues to wait on recognition from the Cowboys. The University of Miami Hurricanes have announced that Johnson will be a member of their Class of 2023 Ring of Honor. It’s great recognition for Johnson, who went 52-9 as the Hurricanes’ head [more]

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Sam Howell says hes getting better by watching Chiefs film

Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has a new offensive coordinator in Eric Bieniemy, and he’s learning everything he can about the offense Bieniemy coordinated in Kansas City the last five years. Howell says he thinks he has grown as an offseason, and that has come from working with Bieniemy as well as doing his own individual [more]

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Patrick Mahomes to JaMarr Chase: Thats who

Earlier this week, Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase took a good-natured shot at Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, after Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow conceded that Mahomes is the best quarterback in the NFL. “Pat who?” Chase told reporters. Chase knows who Mahomes is. Chase was just being funny. If you don’t know who Pat is, you don’t [more]

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James Houston: My goal is to get Lions to trust me enough to be more than a pass rusher

It took James Houston some time to find a place in the Lions defense as a rookie, but he made the most of the chance once it came. Houston was a sixth-round pick who wound up on the practice squad after failing to make the team out of training camp. He was elevated to the [more]

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba: I appreciate Seahawks slowly building me up

The Seahawks took wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the first round of this year’s draft despite the hamstring injury that limited the wideout to 60 snaps during his final season at Ohio State and making sure he’s healthy enough to contribute in the fall was the focus of their offseason work with the rookie. Smith-Njigba [more]

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Matt Eberflus more comfortable the second time through it

The Bears spent the offseason working to improve the talent on their roster, but that’s not the only reason why head coach Matt Eberflus thinks that the team is better prepared for success this year. Eberflus was a first-time head coach last year and that meant a lot of time was spent installing new systems [more]

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J.K. Dobbins on his contract: The business side is very hard

Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins had a solid rookie season, gaining more than 800 rushing yards and averaging six yards per carry. Then came what often happens to running backs, given the nature of the position. He suffered a torn ACL. Then came what often happens after a player tears an ACL. It takes some [more]

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Deion Sanders may need to have his foot amputated

Deion Sanders may have his left foot amputated as he continues to experience significant problems with blood flow to the area. Sanders, who has already had two toes amputated on his left foot, allowed a camera crew to document a meeting with his medical team at the Colorado football facility in which they discussed the [more]

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Report: Optimism exists that Patriots DeAndre Hopkins will strike a deal

The Patriots and receiver DeAndre Hopkins continue their multi-day visit. Will it become more than that? Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com reports that “optimism” exists on both sides for a deal to be reached between the Patriots and Hopkins. Over the weekend, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com floated the notion of a $10 million salary with an [more]

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Todd Monken: Lamar Jackson has embraced learning the system

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said on Wednesday that it “doesn’t take long” to learn a new playbook, but getting all the intricacies of playing in new offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s scheme down is a slightly longer process. Jackson said that Monken is “giving us the keys to the offense and letting us do our thing,” [more]

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Robert Tonyan on Justin Jones comments: Its funny I like that fire in him

Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones provided some fodder for bulletin boards when he took some shots at Packers fans this week. Jones called those fans “obnoxious” and “really shitty” in a media session that went viral around both NFC North teams. It also led to some questions for his new teammate Robert Tonyan, who played [more]

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Sean McVay: Night and day difference having Matthew Stafford available in offseason

Last year, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford‘s elbow prevented him from throwing at all in the offseason. This year, he was healthy enough to throw from the start of the offseason program, to the finish. As the Rams wrapped up the 2023 offseason program, coach Sean McVay was asked about the difference between last year and [more]

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Homer Jones Giants big-play receiver dies at 82

Homer Jones, who was known as both one of the fastest players of his era and as the inventor of the game’s most common touchdown celebration, has died at the age of 82. A wide receiver who played mostly for the Giants in the 1960s, Jones was known for his blazing speed and is still [more]

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Najee Harris: Eye-opening to see how NFL values running backs

Steelers running back Najee Harris ran for 2,234 yards, caught 115 passes, and scored 20 touchdowns in his first two seasons, so no one would blame him for having some thoughts about angling for an extension if he produces more of the same in his third NFL campaign. No one would blame him if he [more]

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Todd Bowles on Shaquil Barrett being at minicamp: Im sure its not easy but were behind him

Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett isn’t working on the field at the team’s minicamp this week because he’s still coming back from a torn Achilles, but his presence in meetings and at the facility is meaningful to head coach Todd Bowles. Barrett and his family suffered a terrible loss in late April when his two-year-old daughter [more]

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Broncos honor Jim Turner in a very unique way

Former NFL kicker Jim Turner, who kicked for the Broncos in Super Bowl XII, died recently at the age of 82. Broncos coach Sean Payton honored him at practice on Tuesday in a very unique way. Payton had the two kickers at the minicamp session — Elliot Fry and Randy Bullock — perform old-school, straight-on [more]

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J.C. Jackson says hes right on track to practice when Chargers open training camp

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson is close to being fully cleared to return from last year’s torn patellar tendon. Jackson suffered the injury seven and a half months ago, and he said he’s exactly where he was supposed to be when doctors told him he’d recover in seven or eight months. “I’m right on track,” Jackson [more]

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Aaron Donald excused from Rams mandatory minicamp

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is not at the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, but head coach Sean McVay indicated that it’s not a major concern. McVay said he excused both Donald and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson were excused from the mandatory camp because of “family stuff.” McVay also used the term “family stuff” when [more]

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Lions hopeful they’ll have all five starters healthy on the offensive line, unlike past years

The Lions’ five listed starters on the offensive line are the same as last year, and the same as the year before: Left tackle Taylor Decker, left guard Jonah Jackson, center Frank Ragnow, right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai and right tackle Penei Sewell. But unlike the last two years, the Lions are hoping those five linemen [more]

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Stan Kroenke wins another trophy; here’s an idea for celebrating it

Last night’s NBA championship win by the Denver Nuggets gave Rams owner Stan Kroenke his latest sports trophy. A fancy, pre-made graphic posted by Adam Schefter of ESPN.com trumpeted the fourth championship from Kroenke-owned teams in the past year and a half: the NFL’s Rams, the NHL’s Avalanche, the NBA’s Nuggets, and (checks notes) the [more]

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Jonah Williams: I’ll be happy to be a contributor with so many great Bengals teammates

After the Bengals agreed to sign Orlando Brown Jr. as a free agent, their incumbent left tackle Jonah Williams asked the team to trade him. The Bengals rebuffed that request and said that the plan for the coming season is for Williams to compete for the right tackle job. On Monday, Williams indicated that he’s [more]

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Multiple agents say they’ve never received invitation to participate in gambling education

On Monday, the NFL forwarded to PFT a document detailing the league’s 2023 efforts to educate players regarding the gambling policy. As noted in our item, the document seems to engage in a bit of overkill by, among other things, pointing out that player agents “have the opportunity to participate in Gambling Policy education training [more]

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Jonas Griffith: “It’s been phenomenal” playing for Broncos’ new coaches

Broncos inside linebacker Jonas Griffith is heading into his third season in Denver, but his first with head coach Sean Payton, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and position coach Greg Manusky. Griffith likes what he’s seeing. Griffith said the attention to detail and demanding nature of the new coaches is exactly what the Broncos need after [more]

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Nick Sirianni: We’re really deep at running back, which is a good problem to have

Last year’s Eagles finished the season No. 5 in rushing yards, led by Miles Sanders’ 1,269 with 11 touchdowns. Sanders, however, departed the organization in free agency, signing a multi-year deal with the Panthers. So Philadelphia will move forward with a different stable of running backs heading into 2023. The club has several options, having [more]

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All four USFL North teams are below .500, but alive for two playoff berths

Eight-team football leagues can lead to all sorts of unusual outcomes. In the second year of the reconstituted USFL, for example, all teams in the USFL North are below .500 after nine games — and all four teams in the USFL South are above .500. It sets the stage for a final week of the [more]

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Devin White attends voluntary photo shoot for Buccaneers, suggesting trade demand is no more

Buccaneers linebacker Devin White wants out. Unless he doesn’t. Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the fifth-year player showed up on Sunday for a voluntary photo shoot, after boycotting all non-mandatory aspects of the offseason program. The move suggests that White will attend the mandatory minicamp that starts on Tuesday — and that [more]

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Jahmyr Gibbs: NFL practices don’t try to kill us, Nick Saban did

The Lions took running back Jahmyr Gibbs out of Alabama in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, and after getting a taste for what work is like in the NFL, Gibbs has concluded that it’s easier than at Alabama. Gibbs was asked to compare an NFL practice with the practices Nick Saban ran [more]

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Jets have spoken to C.J. Mosley about reworking contract

The Jets are expected to work out a new deal with quarterback Aaron Rodgers before his first game with the team later this year and it appears they’re working to find other ways to create cap space ahead of that pact. Linebacker C.J. Mosley said at OTAs last week that the team has approached him [more]

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Josh Jacobs hints that he’s taking a stand for future running backs

The Raiders have applied the franchise tag to running back Josh Jacobs. He has yet to sign it. The two sides have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal. Jacobs posted a tweet on Saturday suggesting that he’s thinking about other running backs. “Sometimes it’s not about you,” Jacobs said. “We gotta do [more]

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Is DeAndre Hopkins a fit for the Patriots?

In April, when free-agent receiver DeAndre Hopkins provided non-verbal indications of his interest level in four teams, it was clear that he was not interested in joining the Patriots. Now, he’s getting ready to visit New England. It’s the second stop on a two-teams-and-possibly-counting tour, with Hopkins visiting the Titans first and then the Patriots. [more]

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Is the league’s anti-gambling message getting through?

Last Monday, before news emerged of “pervasive” violations of the gambling policy by Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, an item from Kalyn Kahler of TheAthletic.com delved into whether the players know the specific rules that apply to betting on sports other than football. Of five players with whom she spoke, four did not know that players [more]

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Giants special teams coach on keeping kickoffs in the game: “That’s my livelihood”

Special teams coaches unanimously opposed the NFL’s new rule that will encourage fair catches on kickoffs, and Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey made clear that to those coaches, keeping the kickoff in the game is personal. Asked what he thinks about those who say they might as well just eliminate kickoffs, McGaughey took issue [more]

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Breiden Fehoko bemoans the diminishing importance of nose tackles

With fullbacks for most teams gone the way of the dodo bird, nose tackles could be going the way of the fullback. That’s the concern of Steelers nose tackle Breiden Fehoko, as he explained it in a recent appearance on Steelers Nation Radio. “It’s kind of turning into the old fullback position,” Fehoko said, via [more]

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Calvin Johnson wants to help Jameson Williams

The Lions might be wishing they’d mended fences with Calvin Johnson a long time ago. As the ice finally thaws between the Lions and the Hall of Fame receiver, the benefits are emerging. Johnson, for example, is saying he wants to help current Lions receiver Jameson Williams. “I connected with [Williams] yesterday really for the [more]

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Daytona International Speedway confirms interest in hosting Jaguars games

Yes, Daytona International Speedway could be a temporary location for games of the National Football League. Via Dustin Long of NBC Sports’ NASCAR Talk, Daytona president Frank Kelleher confirmed interest in hosting Jaguars games while the team’s stadium in Jacksonville is being renovated. “Daytona International Speedway is a world-renowned sports and entertainment venue and hosts [more]

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Contributions to TuAnon founder’s family exceed $100,000

Eric Carmona recently died in a car accident. He was 30. Carmona, known as the founder of the tongue-partially-in-cheek TuAnon fan club in support of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, left behind a wife and four young children. A GoFundMe campaign, to which Tua donated $10,000, has now surpassed $100,000. You can contribute here, if you’d like. [more]

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Raheem Morris reunites with family of three-year-old boy he helped save

Two weekends ago, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save the life of a three-year-old Wyatt Stanley, who was drowning in a pool at a Las Vegas hotel. On Friday, Good Morning America televised a reunion of Morris and the family. Morris found an AED while Dr. Andrew Oleksyn, an ER physician who was on [more]

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A year after running it back, the Vikings are tearing it down

When the Vikings not-surprisingly jettisoned coach Mike Zimmer and somewhat-surprisingly dumped G.M. Rick Spielman after the 2021 season, the new regime kept around an unexpectedly high number of existing players. This year, G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are tearing it down, a year after an unlikely 13-4 season. Gone, to date, are running [more]

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Aaron Rodgers: Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson can be the best CB and WR in the NFL

It didn’t take long for Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson to impress Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers said that after observing Gardner and Wilson at Organized Team Activities, he believes both of them have the potential to be the best players in the NFL at their positions. “We’ve got, at some point possibly, [more]

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Lamar Jackson has more control in Ravens’ new offense

New Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is giving Lamar Jackson more authority to change plays than he had in the past, and Jackson says he appreciates the confidence the team is showing in him. “Coach [Monken] is basically just giving us the keys to the offense, really,” Jackson said, via ESPN. “I’m loving it.” Ravens [more]

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During draft-night trade talks, Cardinals prioritized 2024 picks

The Cardinals are in very good shape in the 2024 NFL draft, and their dealings during the 2023 draft made clear that next year’s draft was a priority. A video released by the Cardinals from inside their draft room shows General Manager Monti Ossenfort making two trades within the first six picks of the first [more]

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Report: DeAndre Hopkins to visit Patriots

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has reportedly added another team to his list of visits. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Hopkins is scheduled for a visit with the Patriots next week. Per the report, the visit is set to take place after Hopkins meets with the Titans. The Patriots’ need for more offensive talent [more]

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Corey Linsley: Chargers OL has to be a lot better than we were last year

The Chargers struck a deal to secure running back Austin Ekeler‘s return for the 2023 season and now they have to work on setting the stage for him to have a more productive season. They were one of four teams to average under four rushing yards per game last season, which led center Corey Linsley [more]

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Jalen Hurts: Nothing we did last year will get us where we want to go now

The 2022 season was a positive one for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts as he proved himself as a top-flight starting quarterback in the NFL by leading the team to the NFC title and then cashed in with a long-term contract this offseason. It’s time to stop riding the wave of last year, however. That was [more]

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Julian Love is making a great impression on Pete Carroll, and vice-versa

The Seahawks have two great safeties in Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs. They added another potentially great one in former Giants safety Julian Love. This between, coach Pete Carroll had great things to say about Love — and Love had great things to say about Carroll. “He’s been fantastic,” Carroll told reporters on Thursday regarding [more]

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Blaine Gabbert: Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady are both “maniacal perfectionists”

Blaine Gabbert signed in April to back up Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, after spending the last three years backing up Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. And after a couple of months working with Mahomes, Gabbert sees a lot of similarities to Brady. Gabbert, who is now with his sixth NFL team and heading into [more]

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Jaycee Horn in walking boot, out for rest of offseason

Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn pushed back at suggestions that he’s injury prone recently by saying that he had “bad luck” to miss time with a broken foot and broken wrist in his first two seasons, but admitted he has to “be available” to the team more often in 2023. Horn’s experienced a little more bad [more]

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Nick Chubb: I’m definitely playing for Jim Brown from here on out

After Jim Brown died, Browns running back Nick Chubb reflected on how “special” it was that the Hall of Famer called his name during the second round of the 2018 draft and called it “an honor” to follow in Brown’s footsteps in the backfield in Cleveland. Chubb did more reminiscing about Brown on Wednesday. He [more]

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DK Metcalf on trying to be a vocal leader in 2022: “That just wasn’t my role”

In 2022, the Seahawks were adjusting to the departures of quarterback Russell Wilson and linebacker Bobby Wagner, a pair of bedrock players for a full decade. Receiver DK Metcalf was keenly aware of the void — and he now regrets his own role in trying to fill it. “I mean, when you lose guys like [more]

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Chicago mayor sees “a pathway forward” to keeping the Bears at Soldier Field

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson believes the Bears may stay in the city, at their longtime home of Soldier Field, rather than move to the suburbs. Johnson met with top Bears officials on Wednesday and said after the meeting that he believes there’s a way for the team to remain at Soldier Field, which is owned [more]

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Solomon Thomas: Aaron Rodgers’ leadership has changed the Jets’ locker room

Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas is in his second season with the team, but something is different this year: The presence of a Hall of Fame quarterback. Thomas said Aaron Rodgers has made a major difference during the offseason program in the feeling within the Jets’ locker room, with the team feeling more confident and [more]

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Carl Lawson says it was a “no-brainer” to take pay cut to stay with Jets

Everything about the Jets’ offseason has revolved around the acquisition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, including edge rusher Carl Lawson‘s decision to agree to take a pay cut last month. Lawson accepted a cut of $6 million from his base salary and he said on Tuesday that the chance to play with Rodgers played a big [more]

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Lane Johnson “feeling good, moving good” after adductor surgery

Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson played through a torn adductor in his groin in the final weeks of the regular season and throughout the playoffs because he hoped to help the team win a championship. The Eagles fell short of that triumph against the Chiefs in Arizona in February and Johnson moved on to have [more]

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Sean McVay tiptoes through the minefield of talking about Jared Goff’s improvement

The Rams loved quarterback Jared Goff until they didn’t, giving him an ill-advised market-level contract in 2019 before tucking a first-round pick into the Matthew Stafford trade to get Goff off the books after only two seasons of the new deal. Now, after two years of Goff in Detroit, the Lions have decided they like [more]

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Kyle Shanahan downplays recent exchange with NFLPA observer Dwayne Allen

Recently, an NFL Players Association observer attended a 49ers OTA practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t seem to appreciate the presence of NFLPA player director Dwayne Allen on the practice field, as explained by Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Maiocco called it a “unique scene,” as Shanahan “ordered” Allen off the field. Maiocco [more]

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Seahawks will wear throwback uniforms for Week 8 home game

The Seahawks will wear their classic blue and silver uniforms for their Week Eight home game against the Browns. Seahawks players including linebacker Bobby Wagner were shown the uniforms they’ll be wearing for that game, and Wagner is excited. “They’re fire,” Wagner said. “They’re very fire.” The Seahawks wore the blue home jerseys and silver [more]

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Robert Saleh: Quinnen Williams contract will get done before camp

Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has skipped the offseason program while he negotiates a new contract, but coach Robert Saleh says there’s no doubt Williams will be there by training camp. “I speak for everyone — I probably speak for Quinnen — in that we all want get done sooner rather than later,” Saleh said, [more]

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Ron Rivera confident Chase Young is healthy, but “proof will be in the pudding”

The Commanders kick off their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and their practice session will include defensive end Chase Young. Young did not have his fifth-year option picked up earlier this offseason and he chose to work out elsewhere during the recent voluntary portions of the offseason program. Young missed all but three games last season [more]

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Multiple Browns players have cars stolen in string of thefts

Multiple players on the Cleveland Browns have had their cars stolen in recent days. Browns cornerback Greg Newsome had his vehicle stolen at gunpoint late Sunday night, according to News 5 in Cleveland. “It’s a cruel world we live in,” Newsome wrote on Twitter on Monday. The same report says Browns running back Demetric Felton [more]

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Bills cut Isaiah Bowser as they sign Leonard Floyd

The Bills officially announced the signing of Leonard Floyd on Tuesday, giving the club another player to get after quarterbacks in the AFC East. As a corresponding roster move, the club has cut running back Isaiah Bowser. Bowser joined Buffalo as an undrafted free agent last month out of UCF. In 2022, Bowser accounted for [more]

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Trevor Lawrence: Feels good to focus on my game this offseason

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is savoring stability this offseason. Lawrence made the transition from college to the NFL after being drafted first overall in 2021 and then had to go through another transition last offseason when the Jaguars hired Doug Pederson to clean up after the failed Urban Meyer experiment. The Jaguars wound up winning [more]

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Bills plan grass field for new stadium

After half a century on artificial turf, the Bills are making plans to play on grass. The Bills had their groundbreaking ceremony at their new stadium on Monday, and afterward General Manager Brandon Beane said the stadium will have a grass field. “Another positive is it’s going to be grass,” Beane told Pat McAfee. “We [more]

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Bills new home will also be called Highmark Stadium

At their groundbreaking ceremony for the team’s new stadium on Monday, the Bills made an announcement: The next facility will have the same name as the club’s current one. The new stadium will be known as Highmark Stadium, team owner Terry Pegula said in his opening remarks. “I’m proud to say we have a new [more]

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T.J. Watt moves past “freak injury” that derailed first half of 2022 season

The Steelers are great when T.J. Watt is on the field. Without him, they’re not. We saw it last year. Watt suffered a Week One pec injury that caused him to miss seven games. The Steelers lost six of them. Watt is trying not to regret in hindsight an injury that was unavoidable. “I have [more]

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Jahan Dotson feels “sense of energy and urgency” from Eric Bieniemy

The Commanders made a splashy hire this offseason when they snared Eric Bieniemy away from the Chiefs and made him their offensive coordinator. Bieniemy won two Super Bowls while he was in Kansas City, but he wasn’t able to land a head coaching job and there was chatter that the fact that he didn’t call [more]

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Maxx Crosby: I’m on a “constant mission” to be the best at what I do

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby signed a contract extension in March 2022 and then showed that securing a lucrative deal wasn’t going to limit his drive on the field. Crosby set personal bests with 12.5 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, and 36 quarterback hits during the regular season and his message this offseason is that [more]

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Jets, Aaron Rodgers still haven’t tweaked contract

Despite his obvious, lingering grievances with the Packers, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers did his former team a solid on the way out the door, agreeing to push the entirety of his $58.3 million fully-guaranteed option bonus to 2024. That was news to the Jets, who have to figure out with Rodgers how much of the [more]

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Doug Pederson: Trevor Lawrence showed you can put the team on his back

The Jaguars finished strong in 2022 and quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a lot to do with that. After a rough rookie season and an up-and-down start to his second season, Lawrence caught fire during a season-ending five-game winning streak that lifted the Jaguars to the AFC South title. Lawrence then threw four interceptions in the [more]

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Longtime NFL scout Jesse Kaye, who saw Tom Brady’s potential, dies at 79

Jesse Kaye, who spent decades as a scout but is best remembered for an evaluation of one player in the 2000 NFL draft, has died at the age of 79. Kaye worked for the Jets in 2000 and reportedly lobbied aggressively for the Jets to draft Michigan quarterback Tom Brady. The Jets didn’t draft Brady, [more]

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Seahawks, Trail Blazers remain not for sale, nearly five years after Paul Allen’s passing

The Seahawks Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, sports teams owned by the late Paul Allen, eventually will be sold. But they continue to not be for sale. A new article from Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal focuses primarily on the ongoing efforts of Nike founder Phil Knight and real-estate investor Alan Smolinisky to [more]

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NFL still hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team

This year, four teams are eligible to be drafted to serve as the focal point of Hard Knocks. To date, the NFL has yet to publicly declare the winner. Or, depending on perspective, the loser. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, the league hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team. Last year, the league [more]

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Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour in Buffalo

Bills safety Damar Hamlin‘s life was saved on January 2. His experience will save lives. Hamlin is making sure of it. Via Alaina Gatzenberg of ESPN.com, Hamlin launched his CPR Tour in Buffalo on Saturday. It is the first program for his Chasing M’s Foundation. Hamlin distributed 50 AEDs to local youth football teams at the [more]

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In crafting his Green Bay exit narrative, Aaron Rodgers outsmarted himself

For reasons obvious only to former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he recently went on the record recently with TheAthletic.com for another airing of Green Bay grievances. Among other things, Rodgers continues to cling to the clunky notion that his failure to be responsive to efforts to reach him were not intentional. Yes, he’s sticking with the [more]

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Patriots, Steelers put lengthy streaks on the line this year

When considering the best teams in the AFC for the coming year, it takes a while for the Patriots and Steelers to enter the conversation. There’s actually a not-small chance that both will bring up the rear in their own divisions. If it happens for either team, it will end a very long streak. Via [more]

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Dave Canales says Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask competition is partially about “respect”

In any quarterback competition, the ultimate goal ideally is to identify the best option and get him ready to play. In Tampa, another factor apparently has crept into the analysis. Respect. As in showing it to former second-round pick Kyle Trask. And in giving newcomer Baker Mayfield a chance to earn it. Offensive coordinator Dave [more]

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Will the Patriots make a play for DeAndre Hopkins?

In April, receiver DeAndre Hopkins used body language and facial expressions to indicate: (1) significant interest in joining the Chiefs or Bills; (2) little or no interest in joining the Jets or Patriots. With Hopkins now four days into free agency, could the Patriots make a play for him? Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston [more]

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Nick Chubb shares fond memories of Jim Brown

Browns running back Nick Chubb considers himself lucky to have known the Browns’ greatest running back, Jim Brown. Chubb says that Brown, who died last month at the age of 87, welcomed him to Cleveland from the moment he entered the league. “He called my name on draft, and that was already special,” Chubb told [more]

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Broderick Jones is getting first-team reps at left tackle

Steelers first-round rookie Broderick Jones will indeed be the starting left tackle in Pittsburgh. The foundation is already being put in place — and the man who played the position last year has already been moved elsewhere. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, two-year starter Dan Moore has been moved from the left side [more]

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Greg Hardy gets knocked out, again

Maybe Greg Hardy should stick to his current day job. Hardy, who was knocked out earlier this year in his bare-knuckled fighting debut, was knocked out again on Friday night in a Team Combat League boxing match. He was knocked down twice before the fight was called. Hardy now has a 2-1 record in the [more]

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Report: If Dalvin Cook is released, Miami is a “real possibility”

The Dolphins and Dalvin Cook has been linked for weeks. Weeks from now, will Cook be a Dolphin? The question comes down to whether the Vikings can find a trade partner for Cook; ideally, one that will pay Cook the full $10.4 million he’s due to make this year. If the Vikings can’t find someone [more]

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Nick Saban keeps fighting against NIL

When Alabama coach Nick Saban first complained about the NCAA’s still new NIL reality, some thought he was simply firing a warning shot at college football before he exploited the latest device for getting the best possible players and kicking everyone’s ass. He absolutely wasn’t. He was scared about what NIL would do to his [more]

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Mike McCarthy: The impact of the 17th game on keeping our team healthy is real

The NFL is heading into its third 17-game season in 2023, and teams are still adjusting to the extra wear and tear that an extra game puts on the players. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy mentioned that this week, noting that continuity with the same players healthy and on the field each week is a key [more]

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The window is open for a Dalvin Cook trade

June 1 has come and gone. The ability to spread the cap hit over two years has arrived. Other teams with previous June 1 cuts have realized the cap relief from the official departure of the player’s salary from the roster. The stage is set for a potential trade of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. [more]

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Eric Bieniemy: You want everybody to be like Terry McLaurin

With offseason programs in full swing, all indications from the Commanders have been that Sam Howell will be the club’s starting quarterback when the season begins. Fortunately, the young quarterback will have an experienced, talented receiver to throw to in Terry McLaurin. Washington’s new assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said on Thursday that McLaurin [more]

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Joey Porter Jr.: Patrick Peterson took me under his wing

Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. grew up around the Steelers, but being the son of a former member of the team could only do so much to prepare him for transitioning to the NFL. Porter said his first days working with the team after being selected in the second round of April’s draft “were kind of [more]

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Pete Carroll updates status of his injured first rounders

Seattle had two first-round picks in 2023. Both showed up for rookie minicamp with hamstring issues from the offseason. On Thursday, coach Pete Carroll provided an update on the status of both cornerback Devon Witherspoon and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (pictured). “Jaxon, he’s a little bit ahead of Spoon in that he’s doing a little bit [more]

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Bills’ defensive line coach wants to see Ed Oliver play football “from the neck up”

No one doubts the raw athletic talent of Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver. It’s that raw talent that made him the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. But the Bills would like to see Oliver develop a mental approach to the game that matches his physical skills. Bills defensive line coach Eric Washington [more]

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Jordan Davis to Jalen Carter: Let’s get freaky

The Eagles doubled down on first-round defensive tackles from the University of Georgia when they selected Jalen Carter with the ninth overall pick in this year’s draft and 2022 first-rounder Jordan Davis is looking forward to renewing their partnership. Davis said on Thursday that he had a feeling the Eagles would wind up selecting Carter [more]

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Abraham Lucas’ strength “almost all the way back” after shoulder surgery

Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen is recovering from knee surgery and he isn’t the only member of the team’s 2022 draft class who went in for an operation this offseason. Right tackle Abraham Lucas had shoulder surgery after the team’s season ended with a postseason loss to the 49ers and head coach Pete Carroll provided an [more]

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Kellen Moore “really excited” to build offense with Austin Ekeler

Running back Austin Ekeler asked for a trade early in the offseason, but he won’t be moving on to another club after agreeing to a new deal with the Chargers last week. Ekeler wanted a new contract as part of a deal, but no one stepped up to offer the Chargers enough to secure his [more]

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Tom Brady: Bill Belichick and I have a great relationship

Tom Brady’s departure from New England to play his final three seasons in Tampa Bay was widely reported as being at least in part because he was having friction with coach Bill Belichick, but Brady now says that the two of them actually had few problems. Brady told ESPN he “was very fortunate” to play [more]

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Will Levis won’t “beat myself up” over subpar practice

Titans quarterbacks coach Charles London had some nice things to say about second-round pick Will Levis this week, but Wednesday’s practice offered a reminder that it’s not going to always be smooth sailing for the rookie quarterback. Levis struggled with his accuracy, threw passes into coverage, and botched a snap during a rough OTA session. [more]

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Dolphins’ Cedrick Wilson says his stats last year were like he didn’t even play

Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson played 15 games last season, but he doesn’t feel like it. Wilson caught just 12 passes for 136 yards and no touchdowns last season, and he said he feels like an afterthought. “I mean, with the stats not there, it just says like you didn’t play football,” Wilson said, via [more]

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Jaylen Waddle: There’s a lot I can grow from in my first two seasons

Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle had a strong rookie year, catching 104 passes for 1,015 yards with six touchdowns. But he was even better in 2022, with 75 receptions for 1,356 yards with eight touchdowns — good for a league-leading 18.1 yards per reception. Waddle and Tyreek Hill proved to be one of the most dynamic receiving [more]

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Bills release Brandin Bryant

The Bills announced a couple of roster moves on Thursday. The team confirmed the previously reported signing of tackle Brandon Shell as a free agent. They also announced that they have released defensive tackle Brandin Bryant in a corresponding move. Bryant initially entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and played his [more]

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Sam Howell wearing microphone in practice, Commanders hear him “taking charge”

Among the things that the Commanders are evaluating quarterback Sam Howell on this offseason is the way he runs the huddle and calls plays for the offense. They’re doing that by having Howell wear a microphone during practices so that they can hear him making those calls and engaging in other communication with the other [more]

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Ryan Tannehill: We’re making good mistakes on offense and growing from them

The Titans were underwhelming on offense in 2022 and that led to a change in offensive coordinator at the start of the offseason. A change at that spot means a change in offensive scheme as well and that can mean sloppiness at practices as players learn their roles in Tim Kelly’s approach to running the [more]

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David Bakhtiari: Packers are rebuilding, that doesn’t mean we can’t win

Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari drew a lot of attention in April when he said in an interview that the Packers are rebuilding while continually referring to the team as “they” rather than “we” while discussing the future in Green Bay. Others in the organization pushed back at the notion of the Packers being a [more]

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Jim Schwartz on Browns’ defensive line: Keep them fresh throwing 100 mph fastballs

New Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz thinks Major League Baseball is onto something with the trend of pitchers throwing fewer innings, but throwing harder fastballs. Schwartz said he’s going to rotate his defensive linemen more than they’re accustomed to, meaning they may each play fewer snaps, but they’ll be more fresh and able to go [more]

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