Jaguars release Jeremy McNichols

The Jaguars think they upgraded their running game with the addition of Chris Thompson last week, and they made the roster room for him. Per the league’s transaction wire, the Jaguars released running back Jeremy McNichols, along with defensive end Chuck Harris. McNichols was promoted from the Jaguars practice squad late last year. He’s also [more]

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Frank Reich “real excited” about additions to the running game

The Colts were reasonably proficient in the run game anyway, with Marlon Mack rushing for nearly 1,100 yards in 14 games last year. That kind of production, and a physical offensive line, were selling points in their pursuit of quarterback Philip Rivers, and part of the reason they think Rivers will be successful. Of course, [more]

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Nick Foles a big betting favorite to win Bears’ starting QB job

The betting public is overwhelmingly putting its money on Nick Foles beating Mitchell Trubisky in the Bears’ quarterback competition. Although the Bears have indicated that it’s an open competition with both quarterbacks getting an equal chance to earn the job, FanDuel currently lists Foles as a -320 favorite to win the starting job. Trubisky is [more]

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Marshawn Lynch: “Expect the unexpected” in future with Seahawks

The Seahawks didn’t close the door on Marshawn Lynch after his return to the team for the playoff run last season. Lynch isn’t closing the door on Seattle either. In an interview with Scott Van Pelt on ESPN Monday, Lynch said his agent has spoken with the Seahawks this offseason about a possible return to [more]

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Report: Texans to hire hygiene coordinator

If football is to return this fall before the COVID-19 pandemic is completely in the rear-view mirror, NFL teams will have to approach their operations with a different perspective than normal. The Houston Texans are already looking into adding a new position to help their team adapt to such a reality. According to Aaron Wilson [more]

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Odell Beckham Jr. vows to have one of his best seasons

The Browns didn’t trade receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. And based on Beckham’s expectations for 2020, the Browns will be glad that they didn’t. “Right now what I’m trying to do is hit the reset button,” Beckham said in a video posted Monday via ESPN.com. “Being able to just get everything fixed. Shoulder, arms, [more]

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Carson Wentz: I’m motivated no matter who else is in the room

Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman called Carson Wentz before selecting Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall choice. Roseman has described the conversation as “not comfortable” because of the needs the team had at other positions. Wentz doesn’t seem bothered by the addition of Hurts. “I trust their decision,” Wentz said in a conference call with [more]

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