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The ‘AP First-Team All-Pro tight ends’ quiz

Travis Kelce had an amazing 2023, on and off the field. Now, the Kansas City Chiefs are rewarding their four-time First-Team All-Pro with a two-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. After winning back-to-back Super Bowls, K.C. is looking to become the first team …

Former four-time Super Bowl champion files for bankruptcy

Former four-time Super Bowl champion Bill Romanowski has filed for bankruptcy in response to his lawsuit with the federal government.Romanowski was sued by the U.S. Department of Justice last year for allegedly owing over $15M in back taxes. Romanowski is accused of using his Nutrition53 supplement company improperly. The government’s …

New Chiefs proposed stadium includes interesting twist

The Kansas City Chiefs may be looking for a new home stadium, and there is a new proposal that includes an interesting twist. Voters in Jackson County, Missouri recently voted against a bill that would have raised funds to finance a renovation for Arrowhead Stadium and a new stadium for …

AFC East check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, meaning teams have mostly completed their most significant roster moves for the season. With that in mind, here’s a look at the most and least upgraded position groups for each AFC East team. Buffalo BillsMost improved position group: Wide receiverSome may be surprised …

Dolphins owner turns down multibillion-dollar offer for control of team

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross recently got an offer that most would have a hard time turning down.Ross passed on a $10 billion offer for control of the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix from billionaire Ken Griffin, the CEO of multinational hedge fund Citadel …

Travis Kelce raves about the Chiefs’ first-round pick

It’s safe to say that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is stoked Kansas City took wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the 28th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.”It’s looking like [quarterback Patrick Mahomes] has another extremely fast man to throw the ball deep to — or just get the ball …

Analyst highlights concerns about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

Perhaps no other quarterback selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft has more questions than No. 10 pick J.J. McCarthy. Recently, longtime analyst Greg Cosell emphasized one glaring concern that might slow the ex-Wolverines’ progress with the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL favors strong throwers, a quality that Cosell …

Cowboys botched building their RB room this offseason

The Dallas Cowboys lost starting running back Tony Pollard to the Titans over the offseason, creating a hole that needs to be filled. Free agency and the NFL Draft have passed, and the Cowboys are without an RB1 for next season.Dallas announced on Tuesday that it would be bringing back …

Cowboys exec hints Ezekiel Elliot could have big role in 2024

After losing Tony Pollard to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, many expected the Dallas Cowboys to draft a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft last week. The Cowboys drafted four offensive players but none were RBs, and the team opted to reunite with former star Ezekiel Elliott, …

Longtime Bengals WR visits Chargers, to meet with Titans

Tyler Boyd remains unsigned, but that may not be the case for long. The longtime Bengals wide receiver met with the Chargers this week, according to ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler, who adds the Titans have a Boyd meeting scheduled as well. Boyd will be in Nashville later this week. Among the teams linked to Boyd earlier …

Bears GM discusses if he considered trading Caleb Williams pick

It sounds like Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles never seriously considered trading the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft that the club used to land USC Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams last Thursday night. “I don’t think I ever allowed it to get crazy,” Poles said during a Wednesday …

Falcons’ Jessie Bates addresses the team’s QB conundrum

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club’s decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year’s draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency. “I think he’ll bring a lot to this …

Carson Wentz trade looks even better for Eagles after 2024 draft haul

There was a point in time that quarterback Carson Wentz was counted on to help build a winning future with the Philadelphia Eagles. And in a way, he has.Wentz spent five seasons with the Eagles, helping lead the team to a Super Bowl championship in 2017. He also earned the only …

DJ Moore already sees one big difference from working with Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore suggested he has already noticed a big difference working out with new quarterback Caleb Williams. Moore told The Mirror US that he has already started working out with Williams, and has noticed that the quarterback’s anticipation is an improvement from what he was used …

Insider predicts if Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix will start

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated is among those who expect Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton will want to start rookie quarterback Bo Nix as soon as possible. “I do think Sean Payton’s going to get him out there,” Breer said about Nix for a mailbag published on Wednesday …

Update on why Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. hasn’t signed NFLPA licensing deal

Before the Arizona Cardinals made Ohio State Buckeyes star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. the fourth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed last week that Harrison hadn’t yet signed the NFL Players Association licensing agreement. According to Colin Gay of The Columbus Dispatch and Chris Rosvoglou of …

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett ‘excited’ to compete against No. 3 pick Drake Maye

Nobody, including veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, was surprised when the New England Patriots used the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on QB Drake Maye.Brissett understands the NFL is a business, but he isn’t just going to hand the rookie the starting job, either.”That’s all out of …

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce had selfless reason for wanting to reset market

Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce explained during the latest edition of the “New Heights” podcast why becoming the NFL’s highest-paid player at the position was about more than just getting paid what he feels he’s worth. “I’m so excited and so thankful to this organization for getting it …

Insider predicts when Giants QB Daniel Jones could lose starting job

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network believes that New York Giants backup quarterback Drew Lock could win the starting job from Daniel Jones before Week 1 of the 2024 season after the team missed out on grabbing North Carolina Tar Heels signal-caller Drake Maye during the draft last week. “If they (couldn’t) …

Saints to sign veteran DB

A Saints-to-Lions pipeline formed recently, with Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn in place after lengthy New Orleans tenures. Will Harris will make the reverse trip, committing to the Saints on Wednesday.Busy reshaping their DB corps last year, the Lions reduced Harris’ playing time despite re-signing him. After the former third-round pick had played …

Jason Kelce explains decision about broadcasting future

It was recently reported that retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will be part of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” programming this coming season. Kelce addressed the matter during the latest edition of his “New Heights” podcast released on Wednesday. “Nothing has been officially inked yet or announced yet but, obviously, there’s been …

Former Patriots QB shares Drake Maye recommendations

Former New England Patriots quarterback and current free agent Brian Hoyer first entered the NFL in 2009 and has seen plenty during his lengthy career. While speaking on the latest edition of the “Eye on Foxborough” podcast, Hoyer discussed if he thinks third overall draft pick Drake Maye should start for …

Three best landing spots for former Jaguars WR Zay Jones

The Jacksonville Jaguars surprisingly released veteran wide receiver Zay Jones on Tuesday.The 29-year-old should have several suitors on the open market after registering 116 catches for 1,144 yards and seven touchdowns in the past two seasons.Here are the three best landing spots for Jones.Arizona CardinalsThe Cardinals used the No. 4 …

Three players to upgrade Philadelphia Eagles’ return game

The Eagles ranked 29th in kick returns last season. Former Eagle Boston Scott wasn’t great but led the team in yardage for three of the past four seasons. Now that he’s a Ram, these players should look to take his place.“The Veteran” CB Isaiah RodgersRodgers missed the entire 2023 season …

Analyst predicts Steelers will make two surprise cuts following strong draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with yet another strong rookie class in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many believe the team emerged from the player-selection process with multiple Day 1 starters, which is exactly why former ESPN and Steelers radio host David Todd thinks two surprise veterans (OL Nate Herbig …

Draft expert thinks unheralded Western Michigan DE is a steal for Cowboys

Dallas fans may have scratched their heads when the Cowboys selected Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th overall pick, but some think he’s a potential steal.In a column assessing each team’s draft class, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler tabbed Kneeland as his favorite pick for the Cowboys. (He ranked …

Former Patriots player makes Tom Brady plea for 49ers

It certainly appears that talk about legendary quarterback Tom Brady possibly making a comeback either before or during the 2024 NFL season isn’t quieting down anytime soon. As shared by Kyle Madson of Niners Wire/USA Today, former New England Patriots tight end and current WEEI personality Jermaine Wiggins campaigned during a …

Davante Adams hints he may have jumped the gun in requesting trade to Raiders

When the Green Bay Packers franchise-tagged Davante Adams during the 2022 offseason, the star wide receiver took a risk.With then-Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers non-committal about his future and Adams unsure if he wanted to commit to Green Bay long-term, he requested a trade to the Las Vegas Raiders and promptly …

Buccaneers want former first-round pick to become ‘dominant’ in 2024

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers surprised the league in 2023, making a push to the postseason and upsetting the defending 2022 NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.The Buccaneers know they won’t be surprising anyone in 2024, so they need their players to take their play to another level.One of those players Tampa Bay …

Seven burning questions for the NFL’s pending 2024 schedule release

This month, the NFL will reveal the 2024 regular-season schedules for its 32 teams. Here are seven questions we have before we learn when each game will be played.1. Where and when will the schedule be announced?NFL Network and ESPN2 will both air broadcasts. The past four NFL schedules have …

Insiders expand on 49ers’ plans for Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport explained on “The Rich Eisen Show” why the San Francisco 49ers seem set on holding onto wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. “If the 49ers wanted to trade Deebo Samuel…you can do it, you can get really good value, it just won’t help you right …

Falcons drafted QB Michael Penix Jr. to avoid past ‘unsettling feeling’

The Atlanta Falcons have been highly criticized for drafting QB Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after handing QB Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract ($100M guaranteed) in March.However, it seems the Falcons’ decision to select Penix Jr. was highly influenced by …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson named ‘big winner’ of NFL Draft

Analyst Daniel Jeremiah explained during an on-air NFL Network segment why he believes Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Russell Wilson could emerge this fall as one of the big winners of the 2024 NFL Draft. “Just when you look at what they surrounded him with,” Jeremiah said, as shared by Ross McCorkle …

Cardinals OC says star rookie must earn role ‘like everyone else’

The Arizona Cardinals used the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select the first non-quarterback in Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.Using valuable draft capital on such a player likely means he’ll be a Day 1 starter, but offensive coordinator Drew Petzing revealed on Tuesday …

The Chicago Bears could be fantasy gold

Hoping to win a fantasy championship? Look no further than the Windy City. With a pair of top-10 talents added to the roster, the Chicago Bears have everything you need. QB Caleb Williams Without an NFL resume, some fantasy managers could be reluctant to take Williams over more established starters. That would …

Bengals building an explosive offense for 2024 season

The Cincinnati Bengals increased their offensive explosiveness this offseason by adding key pieces in free agency and the NFL Draft. After drafting Jermaine Burton with the 80th pick in the draft, the Bengals now have multiple deep threats in the receiving room. Burton has top-caliber speed, running a 4.45 40-yard dash …

HC change could be just what Titans WR Treylon Burks needs

Tennessee Titans receiver Treylon Burks has had a disappointing start to his NFL career.Compared to former Titan A.J. Brown, who was traded to the Eagles for the No. 18 pick that was used on Burks in 2022, the Titans WR has battled a series of injuries plus a bout with …

Why UDFA long snapper could be a key pickup for Packers

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to get exponential production from each of the 11 players they took in the 2024 NFL Draft. Sure, while players such as first-round offensive tackle Jordan Morgan and second-round linebacker Edgerrin Cooper are expected to make big impacts, perhaps an undrafted free agent will …

Mel Kiper Jr. reveals why punter Tory Taylor was ‘key’ draft pick for Bears

We’re in a day and age where a punter being drafted isn’t all that uncommon. Big legs are coveted by NFL front offices, especially when a great punt can pin the opponent’s superstar quarterback down near their own goal line.That’s why it wasn’t surprising to see the Chicago Bears take …

Rams sign longtime Eagles running back

The Rams have added a veteran to their running backs room. The team has signed longtime Eagles back Boston Scott, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It’ll be a one-year pact for Scott.The former sixth-round pick has spent the majority of his career in Philadelphia, appearing in 75 regular season games and …

Jaguars cut key receiver from past two years

The Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday cut one of their former top wide receivers.The Jaguars released Zay Jones and kicker Joey Slye on Tuesday. Cutting Jones saves the team $4.5 million against the salary cap but results a $6.6 million dead money charge.The signing of Jones was a big addition by …

Broncos make unsurprising decision on new QB Zach Wilson

As expected, the Broncos won’t be committing to Zach Wilson for the 2025 campaign. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, the Broncos have informed Wilson’s camp that they won’t be picking up the quarterback’s fifth-year option.Considering the $22.41M commitment that the option would have required, it’s not a surprise that the Broncos …

Packers are excited about their new rookie quarterback

The Green Bay Packers don’t want Michael Pratt to play in 2024. That would mean something terrible happened with Jordan Love, and with Love looking how he did at the end of 2023-24, that would likely mean the end of Green Bay’s Super Bowl hopes in 2024.No, general manager Brian …

Keon Coleman reveals what Josh Allen texted him before he was drafted by Bills

The wide receiver class in the 2024 NFL Draft was one of the deepest in recent memory.Eleven were taken in the first two rounds, including seven first-rounders, and of that group Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen wanted to be teammates with only one: Florida State’s Keon Coleman.During his introductory news …

Reporter dismisses trade rumors surrounding Broncos WR Courtland Sutton

Courtland Sutton’s name keeps popping up in trade rumors, but it appears the Denver Broncos want to keep the talented wide receiver.On his X account, Mike Kils of KUSA-TV in Denver noted that the Broncos “have no plans to trade Sutton” and that he’s still in “good standing” with the …

Jaguars to decline recently acquired QB’s fifth-year option

Mac Jones is set to finish his four-year rookie contract with the Jaguars, who faced three fifth-year option decisions due to acquiring the former Patriots first-rounder. After exercising Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne‘s options, they will make the expected call of declining Jones’.The Jags will not extend Jones’ contract through 2025, according to …

Report hints when NFL could move to a 18-game regular season

Current New York Giants analyst and franchise icon Carl Banks predicted this past Sunday that the NFL will move to a schedule that includes teams playing 18 regular-season games starting with the 2025-26 campaign. Banks may have been spot on. Mark Maske of The Washington Post reported on Tuesday afternoon that “a …

Fantasy football stock report: Who’s trending up, down after draft?

The 2024 NFL Draft is behind us, and while many rookies didn’t end up in favorable landing spots for fantasy football purposes, several veterans benefited from their teams’ selections.As is the case every year, however, a number of notable veterans saw their fantasy value plummet due to the arrival of …

Jerod Mayo shares if Bill Belichick would’ve traded Patriots’ Drake Maye pick

Current New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo suggested that former coach Bill Belichick would’ve acquired additional assets for the third pick of the 2024 NFL Draft instead of spending that choice on North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye.”With Bill, we probably would have traded back to get more …

Report: Kansas lawmakers devising new plan to lure Chiefs or Royals

Kansas lawmakers are trying to create an enticing plan to persuade the Chiefs or Royals to cross state lines.Jonathan Shorman of The Kansas City Star reports that Kansas legislators are expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal to finance a new stadium fully. Shorman added that on Monday night, legislative negotiators …

Micah Parsons takes shot at rival Eagles

It’s no secret that Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons is not a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.And he wasn’t afraid to express his disdain for his division rival on a recent episode of “Cold As Balls,” hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, a Philadelphia native and noted Eagles fan.Hart asked Parsons …

Bears’ Jaylon Johnson clarifies ‘Hollywood’ comment about Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson generated headlines when he said in March that quarterback Caleb Williams “can’t bring that Hollywood stuff into the building” as a rookie. During an appearance on Chicago sports radio station 670 The Score, Johnson revealed he reached out to Williams before the Bears made the USC …

Giants, Vikings reportedly made offers for Patriots’ No. 3 overall pick in draft

While Drake Maye generated split opinions as a prospect during the pre-draft process, the Patriots have a rookie quarterback other teams coveted. New England’s reassembled front office has the trade proposals to confirm the interest. The Patriots did not close off trade avenues, holding talks leading up to going …

Steelers GM shuts down wide receiver trade rumors

The Steelers have been subject to several trade rumors surrounding veteran wide receivers since dealing Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers earlier this offseason.Some may have thought that chatter would be put to rest after Pittsburgh drafted Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson with its first third-round pick (No. 84) in …

Browns sign former Super Bowl starter

The former Super Bowl starter secured a chance with the Browns on Tuesday, according to his agency. Cleveland will see if Allen, who has battled injuries for much of his career, can contribute to an O-line that otherwise features a host of expensive pieces.Although the Browns limped to the finish …

NFL personnel questioning Falcons’ Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. plan

Fans and analysts aren’t the only members of the NFL community still wondering why the Atlanta Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of this year’s draft after the club signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract that included $100M guaranteed in March. “It’s been difficult to …

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo admits he made ‘rookie mistake’ after he was hired

Taking over a team that had approximately $66M in cap space prior to the start of free agency, New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo may have been a tad bit overzealous when thinking about how he wanted to construct his roster. During a radio interview in January, Mayo …

RB Ezekiel Elliott seems grateful about reunion with Cowboys

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is pumped that the Dallas Cowboys gave him a second chance.In an interview with Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, he admitted he was determined to return to Dallas, even though the Cowboys released him in March 2023. “This was my priority. Doing what I …

Five later-round NFL rookies who could thrive in 2024

The top picks in the NFL Draft dominate the headlines, but they’re far from the only important players selected. Every season, rookies picked in the lower rounds rise to the occasion, sometimes as magnificently as Los Angeles Rams fifth-rounder Puka Nacua, the NFL’s fourth-leading receiver as a rookie (1,486 yards) last …

Ravens pick up former first-round pick’s fifth-year option 

The latter had his option exercised on Tuesday, per a team announcement. Oweh does not have a Pro Bowl on his resume, and he has not met the playtime threshold needed for the next-highest tier regarding option values. As a result, the 25-year-old will be tied to a $13.25M salary …

Reports address Giants’ thought process during 2024 NFL Draft

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter raised eyebrows when he suggested Monday that some of the New York Giants’ pre-draft activities may have been related to hoping that Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive tackle Joe Alt would fall to the sixth pick of the NFL Draft. In articles posted on Tuesday, both …

A Jamal Adams, Seahawks reunion is reportedly a possibility

Adams has been in contact with the Seahawks, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports. He adds that “interest in a possible return is regarded as legitimate,” a strong follow-up to general manager John Schneider‘s public stance stating Adams could be brought back. The 28-year-old was released last month in a …

Jaguars make two surprising releases

The Jaguars proved they have tremendous early confidence in the 2024 NFL Draft class, making two surprising releases on Tuesday.Jacksonville announced it is parting ways with veteran wide receiver Zay Jones and kicker Joey Slye.Jones signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jaguars in 2022. Over the past two …

Chiefs GM promises Travis Kelce isn’t slowing down

The Kansas City Chiefs believe 34-year-old tight end Travis Kelce has plenty of gas left in the tank.On Monday, the Chiefs gave Kelce a new two-year, $34.25M deal, making him the highest-paid tight end in the league. After announcing the contract, Kansas City general manager Brett Veach insisted the nine-time …

Four-time Pro Bowl CB calls it a career

Chris Harris attempted to find a new home in the NFL last season but was out of the league throughout the 2023 campaign. Rather than repeating a comeback attempt, the decorated corner has elected to hang up his cleats. Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette detailed that Harris recently decided to …

Does Patriots QB Drake Maye expect to start as a rookie?

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye sounds eager to compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett for the club’s starting job this summer. “That’s obviously the goal for myself, and any quarterback coming in the NFL,” Maye said during an appearance on the WEEI “Jones and Mego” program, per Karen Guregian of …

Snap judgments: Which AFC rookies will earn the most playing time?

With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview, it’s time to focus on how the teams will deploy their picks on the field. Not every first-round pick will get the most playing time among each team’s rookies this season.After analyzing the AFC selections, Yardbarker NFL writers selected the player on …

Snap judgments: Which NFC rookies will earn the most playing time?

With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview, it’s time to focus on how the teams will deploy their picks on the field. Not every first-round pick will get the most playing time among each team’s rookies this season.After analyzing the NFC selections, Yardbarker NFL writers selected the player on …

Insider reveals trade package Vikings offered Patriots for No. 3 overall pick

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, many questioned if the Patriots would stand pat at pick No. 3 or trade down to acquire more draft capital.New England has since answered that question, selecting UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick, but the team had an opportunity to move …

Jaguars release veteran wide receiver after drafting Brian Thomas Jr.

Jones joined Jacksonville on a three-year, $24M pact in 2022. During the first year of that accord, the 29-year-old posted career highs in receptions (82) and yards (823), scoring five touchdowns. The 2023 campaign did not go according to plan, however. Jones missed considerable time due to injury, and in December, …

Analysts seem split on futures of 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

According to Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported during a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that the San Francisco 49ers “don’t plan to move on from” either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel even though the club made wide receiver Ricky Pearsall the 31st pick of …

Patriots’ Jerod Mayo addresses what Bill Belichick said about Drake Maye

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick went viral for his on-air breakdown of the club making quarterback Drake Maye the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft this past Thursday night. During an appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show,” current Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo addressed Belichick’s …

Does Raiders’ latest addition hint blockbuster trade is coming?

On Monday, former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal worth up to $3M with the Las Vegas Raiders, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.As a result, chatter about a potential blockbuster trade has returned.Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams has been subject to trade rumors …

Eagles wide receiver could be team’s next great tight end

Yardbarker suggested FSU wide receiver Johnny Wilson for the Philadelphia Eagles months ago. Now we’re proposing a position change for the teams’ first sixth-round pick. Wilson’s college career got off to a slow start at Arizona State where he played for head coach (and Eagles legend) Herm Edwards. After a …

Analyst has high praise for Steelers’ NFL Draft picks

Teams have a decent track record of finding players later in the draft (Tom Brady, anyone?), but most NFL Draft experts would tell you that the meat and potatoes of any draft are the top 100 picks.These are the projected top 100 players about to enter the NFL. Whether they …

Patriots release offensive lineman

Despite changing coaches for the first time in 24 years, the Patriots have made retention a key component of their offseason. This continued Monday, with the now-Eliot Wolf-run team extending defensive tackle Christian Barmore. But the team will bid farewell to one of its recent offensive linemen, …

New RB MarShawn Lloyd needs to fill the ‘Aaron Jones role’ for the Packers

The Green Bay Packers didn’t select USC running back MarShawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft because they thought he could replace Aaron Jones from Day 1.First of all, nobody could replace Jones right away. He rushed for 5,940 yards and 45 touchdowns since the Packers …

Report sheds light on Bengals, Tee Higgins contract talks

The Bengals and Tee Higgins have yet to agree on a new contract, as Cincinnati decided to franchise-tag the star wideout in March before the start of free agency. If no agreement is reached by July 15, Higgins will make $21.8 million next season.Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported …

Falcons to exercise TE Kyle Pitts’ fifth-year option

While Kyle Pitts has not yet lived up to his No. 4 overall draft slot, the Falcons have the young tight end talent now paired with a high-priced free agent quarterback (and a No. 8 overall pick at the position). They are extending Pitts’ contract through 2025 as well. …

Insider says Giants’ interest in drafting a QB was a smokescreen

Linked to both North Carolina’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy in the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, many wondered if the New York Giants would make a move up for a quarterback in Round 1. Despite the weeks of speculation that the front office was looking …

Falcons to exercise TE Kyle Pitts’ fifth-year options

While Kyle Pitts has not yet lived up to his No. 4 overall draft slot, the Falcons have the young tight end talent now paired with a high-priced free agent quarterback (and a No. 8 overall pick at the position). They are extending Pitts’ contract through 2025 as well. …

Titans’ second-rounder motivated to squash post-draft criticism

Tennessee Titans second-round pick T’Vondre Sweat heard every word that was said about why the Titans shouldn’t have used the 38th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on him. Which is why just three days after being drafted, Sweat was working out at the University of Texas with former …

Former Chargers receiver meets with another AFC West team

An ACL tear brought a turning point in Jalen Guyton‘s five-year Chargers tenure, leading to the deep threat tumbling out of the picture as the Brandon Staley era wore on. But the GM that brought in the former UDFA has him back on the radar.The Raiders met with Guyton on a …

Did Vikings offer Justin Jefferson to Patriots for No. 3 pick in draft?

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter discussed during a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” if the Minnesota Vikings included star wide receiver Justin Jefferson in a potential trade package offered to the New England Patriots for the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.”No, they did not,” Schefter …

Travis Kelce inks record-setting contract extension with Chiefs

The Kelce family’s dominance in 2023 has carried well into 2024.Both recently retired future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce picked up huge victories for the family on Monday. News broke earlier that Jason Kelce is joining ESPN to be part …

Falcons GM expands on curious Michael Penix Jr. draft decision

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot spoke with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated about Atlanta making quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract that included $100M guaranteed last month. “It’s unconventional because no …

Five undrafted rookie free agents who should make a 53-man NFL roster

Over 250 players heard their names called over the weekend during the 2024 NFL Draft.Even more than that have signed free-agent deals in the near 48 hours after the draft concluded. Some UDFAs get lucky and make a team out of training camp, and others like Tony Romo, Kurt Warner, …

Why is CBS moving on from Phil Simms?

After 26 years with CBS, Phil Simms will no longer be a part of the network’s NFL coverage. On Monday, Simms confirmed on his X account that CBS isn’t renewing his contract, writing: “Great 26-year run with CBS Sports. Even though that part of my career …

10 potential fantasy stars from the 2024 NFL Draft

If you’re looking for tremendous value in fantasy football, look no further than the 2024 NFL Draft.Last year, several rookies, such as Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and Lions tight end Sam LaPorta won players their fantasy championships. Here are 10 rookies in this year’s draft …

Josh Allen had encouraging message for new Bills WR

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had quite the endorsement for his newest wide receiver.Keon Coleman, who was selected No. 33 overall by Buffalo, relayed the text message he received from Allen after the team made its selection. Allen told Coleman that he had seen plenty of the draft-eligible wide receivers, …

Vikings pick up standout left tackle’s fifth-year option

To no surprise, Christian Darrisaw will remain in place with the Vikings for at least the next two years. The standout left tackle had his 2025 fifth-year option picked up on Monday, per a team announcement. Darrisaw has started all but two of his games with Minnesota to date, …

Former Philadelphia Eagles star reportedly joining ESPN

Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is starting his next career.On Monday, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported Kelce will join ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” after multiple networks (CBS and NBC) pursued the 36-year-old. Marchand previously noted former QB and analyst Robert Griffin III probably wouldn’t return to “Monday Night …

Former executive has theory on why Giants didn’t draft Daniel Jones’ replacement

Former NFL executive and current analyst Michael Lombardi believes that New York Giants co-owner John Mara impacted the club’s decision to not spend the sixth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on a replacement for starting quarterback Daniel Jones. “And remember, John Mara, the president of the team — he’s the …

Five NFL starters who could be in danger of losing their job to a rookie

Several team used the 2024 NFL Draft to fill needs and plug holes on their roster, and some found potential future starters in multiple rounds.With the draft officially in the books, here’s a look at five players who could potentially lose their starting jobs to rookies this season.Rasheed Walker, OT, …

Chiefs, Travis Kelce agree to two-year contract extension

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are leaving no doubts about their commitment to each other. Kelce has agreed to a new two-year contract with the Chiefs that will make him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Terms of the deal …

Insider details reason for Spencer Rattler’s fall in 2024 NFL Draft

Outside of the top six quarterbacks, all of whom were selected in the first 12 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler was widely viewed as the next best prospect.Many experts had Rattler projected as a second- or third-round pick heading into the weekend, but he fell …

Jerod Mayo addresses Tom Brady possibly returning to Patriots as player

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo spoke during a Monday appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” about legendary quarterback Tom Brady possibly ending his retirement to once again feature for the club that was his NFL home from 2000 through the 2019 season. “Look, I love Tom, and the …

The 2024 NFL Draft set eight records

The 2024 NFL Draft lived up to all the hype and then some. According to NFL Research, here are the eight records that were set over the weekend.1. Six quarterbacks in the top 12 picksThis year’s draft class was very talented and top-heavy at the quarterback position. As a result, …

Jason Kelce lands new media job after his retirement

Jason Kelce has a new job after retiring from the NFL, and his new role will not come as a huge surprise.Kelce is joining ESPN as part of “Monday Night Countdown,” according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. The longtime Philadelphia Eagles center is expected to work alongside Scott Van …

Insider shares big prediction about NFL expanding regular season

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made it known ahead of this past weekend that he’d prefer a scheduling format that included every team playing 18 regular-season games and two preseason contests.On Monday, league insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk confidently predicted that team owners won’t stop at scheduling 18 meaningful …

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