Carson Wentz feels “new passion for the game” in Indianapolis

Carson Wentz‘s struggles with the Eagles during the 2020 season have been well documented and this offseason has been about trying to turn the page to a brighter future. Wentz was traded to the Colts to kick off the offseason and he’s spent the last few months getting used to life with his new team. [more]

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Ryan Ramczyk reflects on “awesome” journey to being NFL’s highest-paid right tackle

Ryan Ramczyk and the Saints agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract today that makes him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL, and he is reflecting on the journey that got him here. That journey included taking a year off from playing high school football and then spending time at four different small colleges [more]

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Colts G.M. Chris Ballard wants players to make their own decisions, hopes they’ll decide to get vaccinated

The Colts, like many teams, are struggling to get enough players to choose to get vaccinated. G.M. Chris Ballard tells Bob Kravitz of TheAthletic.com that the team hopes that players will make their own decisions — and that they’ll decided to get the shot(s). “One thing about our group is they’re very mature and they’ll [more]

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Christian Kirk thinks it is “now or never” for the Cardinals

The Cardinals made a big splash in 2020 when they traded for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but they finished out of playoff position after losing five of their final seven games. More big names came aboard this offseason. Defensive end J.J. Watt, wide receiver A.J. Green, cornerback Malcolm Butler, center Rodney Hudson, and running back [more]

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Jalen Hurts: Mac Jones had a “very unique” college career; I’m happy it worked out

Alabama’s last three starting quarterbacks are now spread out in the NFL, with each having at least an opportunity to start in 2021. Mac Jones, this year’s 15th overall pick, will have to beat out Cam Newton to make that happen. Jones’ former teammate Jalen Hurts — the presumptive Eagles QB1 — was recently interviewed [more]

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Doug Pederson makes it clear that he wants to be an NFL head coach again

Former Eagles coach Doug Pederson will be paid like a head coach to not be the team’s head coach, until his buyout expires. Regardless, Pederson wants to be paid like a head coach to be a head coach, again. Via Chris Franklin of NJ.com, Pederson recently explained to Anthony Gargano of 97.5 The Fanatic in [more]

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Ryan Ramczyk, Saints agree to terms on five-year extension

The Saints may be holding a quarterback competition at training camp, but there’s no question as to who will help anchor the club’s offensive line for the foreseeable future. According to multiple reports, New Orleans has agreed to terms with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk on a five-year extension that keeps him under contract through 2026. [more]

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