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Colts’ Shane Steichen discusses Anthony Richardson protecting himself

Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter recently discussed how Anthony Richardson needs to be available for more than a handful of games after the quarterback endured multiple physical setbacks as a rookie. Colts head coach Shane Steichen addressed the topic during a chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports …

Report explains why 2024 NFL schedule release was delayed

For a piece published on Monday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed why the NFL moved the schedule release for the 2024 regular season to this coming Wednesday. “The schedule was set to be released last week, but the NFL’s process of pulling back two games from the Sunday of Week …

Lions sell out season-ticket packages despite price increases

The Detroit Lions were the feel-good story of the 2023 National Football League season.The long-moribund franchise, which had been a league laughingstock for the entirety of recent memory, exploded into one of the league’s best and most entertaining teams last season.The Lions went 12-5 to win the NFC North division …

Antoine Winfield Jr. agrees to record contract extension with Buccaneers

Antoine Winfield Jr. has reset the market for defensive backs after agreeing to a monster extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Winfield agreed to a four-year, $84.1 million contract extension with Tampa Bay, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The agreement makes Winfield the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, and …

Insider expands on how Giants grew comfortable with Malik Nabers

Shortly after the New York Giants made Malik Nabers the sixth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, general manager Joe Schoen explained why Nabers being involved in a gun-carrying arrest in February 2023 didn’t prevent the club from choosing the LSU Tigers wide receiver. For a piece published Monday, NFL insider …

Raiders HC sings praises of rookie TE Brock Bowers

The Las Vegas Raiders may or may not have used a coin toss to make tight end Brock Bowers the 13th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce sang Bowers’ praises during rookie minicamp this past weekend. “I mean, you’re talking about probably the most …

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy compared to Pro Bowl QB

For a piece published on Monday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic explained how private quarterbacks coach John Beck has repeatedly compared Minnesota Vikings rookie signal-caller J.J. McCarthy to a one-time Pro Bowl selection. “The very same things that made (former head coach) Mike Shanahan like Jay Cutler and take him as …

Insider drops bombshell report about Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett

On Monday morning, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY dropped somewhat of a bombshell report about much-maligned New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.”The Jets made legitimate attempts this offseason to hire someone who would, essentially, replace Hackett,” Hughes said. “Not as a new offensive coordinator, but a title above …

NFC rookie check-in: 2024 draft picks who could replace a veteran

More than two months before training camps open, teams are already getting a good look at rookies in mini-camps and envisioning the roles they may play for the 2024 season.With that in mind, we asked Yardbarker’s NFL writers to identify the rookie on each NFC team who could replace a …

Early 2025 mock draft has Giants, Cowboys hitting reset at QB

While the Philadelphia Eagles have their franchise quarterback firmly in place, and the Washington Commanders just drafted theirs, two other teams in the NFC East likely don’t feel as comfortable with where they stand at the position.Though the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys have signal-callers set to make $47.8M …

Writer expands on why Browns replaced Joe Flacco with Jameis Winston

For a piece updated on Monday morning, Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer expanded on why the Cleveland Browns replaced fan-favorite backup quarterback Joe Flacco with Jameis Winston this offseason. “Many fans certainly would have started chanting for Flacco in games where [starting quarterback Deshaun Watson] struggled, especially early in …

Bears coach provides massive update QB Caleb Williams’ progress

It sounds like Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is ahead of schedule.Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago reported the Bears gave Williams’ personal quarterback coach, Will Hewlett, footwork and cadences to work on before selecting him with the first overall pick of the draft. It appears the rookie was diligent …

Bears coach provides massive update on QB Caleb Williams’ progress

It sounds like Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is ahead of schedule.Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago reported the Bears gave Williams’ personal quarterback coach, Will Hewlett, footwork and cadences to work on before selecting him with the first overall pick of the draft. It appears the rookie was diligent …

AFC rookie check-in: 2024 draft picks who could replace a veteran

More than two months before training camps open, teams are already getting a good look at rookies in mini-camps and envisioning the roles they may play for the 2024 season.With that in mind, we asked Yardbarker’s NFL writers to identify the rookie on each AFC team who could replace a …

Rookie camp sheds light on Patriots’ efforts to develop Drake Maye

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo raised eyebrows over the weekend when he said that rookie quarterback Drake Maye “has a lot to work on” throughout springtime and summer practices, per Mike Reiss of ESPNKaren Guregian of MassLive later mentioned exactly what Maye worked on during rookie minicamp. “Maye’s biggest …

First game of 2024 NFL season features rematch between two AFC powerhouses

The first game of the 2024 NFL season will feature a highly anticipated rematch.On Monday morning, the NFL announced the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Baltimore Ravens in the league’s annual Kickoff Game on Sept. 5 on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET. The league is expected to reveal its …

Patriots QB Drake Maye a work in progress according to head coach

The New England Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. A selection that high would usually dictate a quarterback immediately jumping into the starting role, but head coach Jerod Mayo might have different plans. Speaking to the media on Saturday, New England’s first-year head …

Texans WR Nico Collins makes bold claim about offense

The Houston Texans made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL offseason when they acquired star wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills. While speaking with reporters at his youth football camp over the weekend, Houston receiver Nico Collins shared a bold claim about what the club’s offense will …

ESPN insider predicts next NFL QB to ‘score mega-deal’

The Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff will be the next NFL quarterback to sign a new deal. That’s according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The 2024 campaign is the final year of Goff’s current contract, which will pay a base salary of $22.3 million. He had his second consecutive …

Five most anticipated games of 2024 NFL season

With the NFL schedule set to release sometime this week, here are the top five most anticipated games for the 2024-2025 season.Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City ChiefsJoe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes has been the quarterback duel of this generation as Burrow touts a 3-1 record against his rival Mahomes. This …

A deep dive into the youngest quarterback division in the NFL

The AFC South has undergone some changes under center in the past few seasons as the division now features four starting quarterbacks who are 24 years old or younger. The AFC South could serve as the premiere quarterback division in the NFL for the future. Here is a deep dive …

Saints to sign veteran offensive lineman

Patrick spent his first five seasons in Green Bay before making the intra-divisional move to the Bears in 2022. Over the past two years, the 30-year-old has logged 20 starts in 23 appearances. That includes 15 starts in 16 games in 2023, matching Patrick’s largest single-season workload in his career. …

NFL rookies who will make the biggest impact in 2024

The 2024 NFL Draft featured a number of prospects who have a chance to make a big impact as rookies. These 25 players are worth watching in their rookie campaigns.   Dale Zanine / USA Today Sports Images Despite selecting tight end …

Steelers agree to deal with veteran CB

Anthony Averett was one of several experienced players who used rookie minicamps as a way to earn an NFL deal. The veteran corner spent the past few days at the Steelers’ camp, and that has indeed produced a contract. Averett’s agent told Pro Football Talk a one-year Pittsburgh …

Terrion Arnold honors his mother in a unique way

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold loves his mother, but he had a different kind of tribute to her a couple of days before Mother’s Day on Sunday. Now, of course, there’s a backstory to that quote. Arnold, who the Lions selected with the 24th pick in …

Veteran WR announces retirement from NFL

NFL wide receiver Albert Wilson went undrafted out of Georgia State in 2014 despite setting multiple records for the Panthers. He signed with the Chiefs and ended up making the team’s 53-man roster as a rookie. 10 years later, Wilson has put together a solid career and has now decided to …

Patrick Mahomes names current NBA player who could play in NFL

Patrick Mahomes is impressed by one particular (non-star) NBA player. The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Mahomes was in attendance for Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder in Dallas on Saturday. Mahomes is a native of Tyler, Texas, and also attended college at Texas Tech …

Chargers sign veteran edge-rusher

Bud Dupree‘s recent visit with the Chargers has produced an agreement. The veteran edge-rusher has signed a deal with Los Angeles, his agency announced on Saturday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports this two-year agreement has a base value of $6M. The pact can reach a maximum …

Jason Kelce reveals NBA player who would be ‘greatest red-zone threat in the NFL’

Could LeBron James have made a career out of playing in the NFL? It is a question that has been debated for years, and it has recently come up again in sports talk circles. ESPN’s Ryan Clark waded into the debate recently by arguing that few NBA players are …

Cowboys hint at timeline for extension talks with offensive star

CeeDee Lamb is search for a new contract from the Dallas Cowboys and the team does not appear eager to let the issue linger. Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones told reporters on Saturday that there is no timetable to work out a deal with Lamb, but that big contracts “move …

Patriots make unsurprising decision on top executive

The Patriots have officially hired a new top football executive, and the final decision is unsurprising.New England announced on Saturday that they have promoted Eliot Wolf to oversee the front office. Wolf had previously served as the team’s scouting director and has been operating as the de facto general manager …

Undrafted rookie QB says Steelers ‘believed’ in him the most

The Pittsburgh Steelers have completely rebuilt their quarterback room this offseason, signing veteran free agents Russell Wilson and Kyle Allen and trading for Justin Fields.It’s a quarterback room that seems to be set heading into the 2024 season, but the latest player to join the group believes the Steelers view …

Longtime Steelers DT Cameron Heyward hints contract extension is coming

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round of the playoffs last season, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward seemed uncertain about his football future.However, after some time to think things over, he revealed he was, in fact, planning to run it in 2024.”I’m not retiring. I …

Cowboys release veteran WR

The Cowboys brought in Martavis Bryant late last season as a flier who could potentially help as a supporting caster, but they never activated the ex-Steelers starter.Despite signing the formerly suspended wideout in early November, the Cowboys ultimately did not view Bryant as ready to contribute. The team gave Bryant a …

Jerry Rice had strong reaction to son’s NFL Draft slide

Brenden Rice, the son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, had a bit of a surprising NFL Draft experience. Widely expected to be a mid-round pick, the USC product wound up falling to the seventh round, where the Los Angeles Chargers snapped him up with the 225th overall pick.That slide …

Roman Wilson hopes to become Steelers’ next ‘great’ WR

There may be no better team at drafting wide receivers outside of the first round than the Pittsburgh Steelers.Over the past 10 years, the Steelers have drafted George Pickens (2022 second-round pick), Chase Claypool (2020 second-round pick), Diontae Johnson (2019 third-round pick), JuJu Smith-Schuster (2017 second-round pick) and Martavis Bryant …

Three offseason moves the Packers must make

The Packers have had an eventful offseason, adding safety Xavier McKinney and running back Josh Jacobs to an already-budding roster. However, with the big moves likely over and the NFL Draft in the rearview, there are still areas that could use improvement. With that in mind, here are three offseason moves …

Peyton Manning reveals Bill Belichick’s role on ‘ManningCast’ for this season

While he won’t be sporting his infamous hoodie on the sidelines, Bill Belichick will still have his coaching hat on during the 2024 NFL regular season.During an appearance on Friday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning revealed Belichick’s role during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football with …

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. details first interaction with Kirk Cousins

If Kirk Cousins resents QB Michael Penix Jr. for being the Atlanta Falcons’ first-round pick, he apparently is not showing it.Penix discussed working with Cousins on Friday as he started his first day of rookie minicamp. Penix said Cousins has been nothing but cordial so far and that the veteran …

Extension for Jared Goff could set the Lions up for major failure

Coming off one of the best single-season performances in the history of the franchise, the Detroit Lions are riding high, and the future looks bright for a team that has typically spent their existence near the bottom of the NFL.Part of the reason why the Lions were able to have …

Steelers are hoping to repeat history as rookies build ‘brotherhood’

From 2010 to 2012, the Steelers drafted center Maurkice Pouncey, guard David DeCastro and offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert.All three were pillars of Pittsburgh’s offensive line for nearly a decade and created one of the best units in the league during that time.The reason why they were so great was because …

Legendary Cowboys HC clarifies misunderstanding regarding HOFer’s death with same name

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. A different Pro Football Hall of Famer, also named Jimmy Johnson, took to social media on Friday to let people know that he was “still kicking.” News of the former …

Broncos release former Super Bowl champion WR

The Broncos’ UDFA contingent became official Friday, and the 13-man haul left the team the task of moving two players off its roster to reach the 90-man offseason limit. The team has complied, cutting two experienced veterans.Denver informed wide receiver Phillip Dorsett and defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence of their respective releases, according …

Raiders HC names leader in Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew competition

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce spoke with reporters on Friday and indicated that 2023 fourth-round draft pick Aidan O’Connell has an early advantage over journeyman Gardner Minshew regarding a quarterback competition that’s expected to last through at least a portion of the preseason. “Aidan’s earned the right to go …

Colts’ Adonai Mitchell had specific reason for his choice of jersey number

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell will be wearing a constant reminder of his NFL Draft slide as a rookie. The Colts announced their rookie uniform numbers Friday, with Mitchell wearing No. 10. The second-round pick admitted that he had chosen the number because it represented the 10 wide …

Four RBs who could be the NFL’s next breakout star

The running back position has arguably the shortest career span and the highest turnover rate in the NFL, so it should come as no surprise that the top 10-15 RBs in the league change on an almost yearly basis.With players like Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott and Melvin Gordon hitting their …

Lions rookie CB explains why he chose unique jersey number

If cornerback Terrion Arnold’s “coin toss” story were true and he had ended up being drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders, he probably wouldn’t have been able to wear No. 0 during his rookie season.Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett sports that jersey number for Las Vegas. With Arnold arriving for the …

Cardinals to sign WR who commanded extensive interest

Jones also met with the Titans, Cowboys and Chiefs this week, setting up an interesting mid-offseason derby for a player who worked as a two-season starter in Jacksonville. Jones will now team with Marvin Harrison Jr. in Arizona. The Cardinals received the second visit on a Jones tour that covered three …

Malik Nabers updates status of bet with Jayden Daniels

For a piece published on Thursday, Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated called the $10K wager that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels made with New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers regarding the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award as “silly, but harmless.” Individuals associated with the league and both clubs …

Former 49ers QB compares Brock Purdy to Patrick Mahomes

Retired Pro Bowl quarterback and current ESPN analyst Alex Smith recently called San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy “the real deal.” During a Friday appearance on the KNBR “Murph and Markus” program, Smith doubled down on his praise of Purdy, comparing him to none other than Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick …

Colts’ Adonai Mitchell had special motivation in picking jersey number

The Indianapolis Colts unveiled the jersey numbers for the members of their 2024 rookie class on Friday, and the fact that wide receiver Adonai Mitchell had No. 10 wasn’t just a happy coincidence. In fact, it was deliberate. Per ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the 21-year-old wideout out of …

Steelers rookie LB Payton Wilson couldn’t be in a ‘better situation’

The Steelers drastically rebuilt their inside linebacker room over the past two years and capped it off with their third-round selection of NC State’s Payton Wilson in the 2024 NFL Draft.Wilson had a first-round grade by most draft experts, but his extensive medical history likely scared teams away. Pittsburgh finally …

Raiders HC slightly changes tone on ‘coin toss’ story

One day after definitively dismissing rumors that his team used a coin flip to choose its first-round pick last month, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce wouldn’t touch the topic on Friday. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Next Round” podcast, Detroit Lions first-round pick …

Steelers first-round pick has already ‘apologized’ to new locker mate

Steelers first-round pick Troy Fautanu is looking to learn as much as he can as fast as he can. That’s why he has already apologized to his new locker mate.On Friday, the Washington product revealed the team put his locker next to veteran guard Isaac Seumalo, who he’s planning on …

Falcons HC Raheem Morris discusses recovery of Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris spoke with reporters on Friday and indicated the club is pleased with where quarterback Kirk Cousins is in his injury recovery amid phase two of the offseason program. “Kirk is every day improving,” Morris explained, according to Grant Gordon of the NFL’s website. “We’re kinda …

Patriots mentioned as trade spot for former Tom Brady teammate

During last month’s NFL Draft, the New England Patriots decided to pass on any lucrative trade offers, and with the No. 3 overall pick, they selected former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.With Maye locked in to potentially be the Patriots’ next franchise quarterback, the team now has to find players …

Beat writer explains why Patriots took two QBs in 2024 NFL Draft

Some fans are still questioning why the New England Patriots made Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III a sixth-round draft pick last month shortly after the club took North Carolina Tar Heels signal-caller Drake Maye via the third overall choice of the player-selection process. Patriots beat writer Chris Mason of MassLive …

Texans acquire former Super Bowl champion WR from Rams

C.J. Stroud is getting another weapon to throw to next season.NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday that the Texans have acquired wide receiver Ben Skowronek in a trade with the Rams. Houston and Los Angeles will be swapping 2026 draft picks in the sixth and seventh rounds as part …

Steelers rookie O-linemen can find early roles thanks to ‘versatility’

The Steelers invested three of their first five picks in the 2024 NFL Draft on offensive linemen.Pittsburgh selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu in the first round, center Zach Frazier in the second round and guard Mason McCormick in the fourth round.It’s a long-due overhaul, but finding roles for all three …

Buccaneers GM explains why Baker Mayfield was brave to replace Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht recently admitted he “literally lost sleep over” the thought of star wide receiver Mike Evans potentially leaving the club as a free agent. During a Thursday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Licht again touched upon “sleepless nights” regarding the futures of key figures such as Evans and …

Bears make big, but not surprising Caleb Williams announcement

That was obviously to be expected given that not only was Williams the top pick in the draft and also one of the most anticipated quarterbacks in years, but because the team also traded former starter Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the offseason. Now that the Bears offense …

Did quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy find better ‘fits’ than Caleb Williams?

For a piece published on Friday morning, ESPN’s Matt Bowen listed his “16 favorite fits among prospects who will have an impact in year one” from the 2024 NFL Draft. While Bowen spotlighted Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Minnesota Vikings signal-caller J.J. McCarthy, his article showed little love for …

Former Pro Bowl RB’s comeback attempt hits another snag

The Carolina Panthers made a host of roster moves on Friday, signing 18 undrafted free agents while releasing seven players as well. Among those who were cut was former All-Pro and Pro Bowl running back Tarik Cohen. The North Carolina A&T product was selected by the …

Raiders GM discusses trusting Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew at QB

On paper, the Las Vegas Raiders struck out when they failed to acquire a top-tier quarterback prospect during the 2024 NFL Draft last month. While speaking on Thursday’s edition of the NFL Network “NFL Total Access” program, Raiders general manager Tom Telesco insisted he’s comfortable with having either Aidan O’Connell or …

49ers’ Trent Williams makes surprising claim about Super Bowl loss

San Francisco 49ers star offensive tackle Trent Williams insists the club’s 2023 season should be viewed as a success even though the Niners lost Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs. “That’s the biggest loss you can take but at the end of the day, you look at it for …

Raiders GM addresses 2024 NFL Draft ‘coin toss’ controversy

Las Vegas Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly recently attempted to brush off a claim made by cornerback Terrion Arnold that the club used a “coin toss” to finalize its decision to make tight end Brock Bowers and not Arnold the 13th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Raiders general manager …

Media insider expands on possible Netflix, NFL Christmas Day partnership

It turns out former CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason may not have been guessing when he recently suggested that the league could broadcast a pair of Christmas Day games on streaming service Netflix later this year. “The league’s top executives have been in the middle of a high-stakes negotiation with …

Commanders punter had simple request as part of number swap

Jayden Daniels will wear the same number in the NFL that he wore in college at LSU, and you will never believe what the star quarterback had to pay for the jersey. Veteran punter Tress Way has worn No. 5 with the Washington Commanders since he joined the team …

Panthers announce major news about 2024 NFL Draft class

Thursday’s frenzy of draft-slot deals continues, and the Panthers are knocking this task off in one session. Carolina agreed to terms with its entire 2024 draft class, locking in seven rookie contracts, per a team announcement.Xavier Legette headlines the list. Although the Panthers did not hold a first-round pick coming …

Highlighting the toughest quarterbacks the Bears will face this season

The 2024 NFL schedule release is less than a week away, but it’s never too early to break down what lies ahead for the revitalized Chicago Bears, who are looking for a bounce-back season in the NFC North. If everything breaks right, the Bears could play against seven rookie or second-year …

Jayden Daniels to be educated on NFL gambling policy after bet with Malik Nabers

Although it was likely made in the name of lighthearted fun, the $10,000 wager Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels made with New York Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers may have caught the attention of the NFL, and not in a good way. The two 2024 top-six draft picks made …

Three offseason moves the Buccaneers should make

The three-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers could face a serious challenge to their throne by the Falcons in 2024. Per Action Network, Atlanta (-120) is the favorite to win the division while Tampa Bay (+300) has the second-best odds.Here are three additional moves Tampa should make as it looks …

Three offseason moves the Saints should make

New Orleans has taken a conservative approach to the offseason after going all-out to get quarterback Derek Carr last offseason. There’s still time for bold actions, some to plan for the future, others to better position the Saints to snap their three-year postseason drought.Here are three moves the front office should …

Skip Bayless makes huge Tom Brady prediction after Netflix roast

Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady” became one of the most discussed topics of the sports week and also convinced outspoken FS1 personality Skip Bayless that Brady will thrive in his role as Fox’s lead NFL analyst.”Tom Brady on Sunday night was absolutely brilliant,” Bayless said about the roast during …

Five NFL players under 25 entering career-defining seasons

Phase two of the NFL offseason workout program is upon us, meaning teams are ramping up their preparations for the regular season, which will be pivotal for many players’ careers.Several veterans, including Giants QB Daniel Jones and Panthers RB Miles Sanders, are on scorching- hot seats, but a number of …

Najee Harris’ agent fires back after report about contract demand

The agent for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris fired back at a recent claim about the running back’s contract demands and happiness with the organization. 93.7 The Fan radio host Paul Zeise recently claimed that Harris asked the Steelers to decline his fifth-year option, citing a desire to play …

Buccaneers GM again responds to Falcons, Kirk Cousins hype

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht doesn’t lose sleep over what seemingly has become a yearly tradition of analysts and so-called experts doubting his team. “We’re kinda used to it,” Licht said about the situation during a Thursday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” as shared by Caleb Skinner of Fan Nation’s …

Eagles RB says divide between front office, locker room led to team’s collapse

There’s likely not one singular reason as to why the Philadelphia Eagles lost six of their last seven games last season, including their Super Wild Card Weekend matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.But running back Kenneth Gainwell recently stated if he had to pinpoint one particular issue that facilitated the …

Hall of Famer makes bold prediction about Russell Wilson, Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis isn’t among those who believe quarterback Russell Wilson will let the organization down this coming season. “He can still play 100 percent,” Bettis said about Wilson during a Thursday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, as shared …

49ers LB opens up about ‘devastating’ Super Bowl injury

Dre Greenlaw opened up about his devastating torn Achilles, which he suffered during Super Bowl LVIII, in an appearance on the “49ers Talk” podcast with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco on Thursday.According to Maiocco, the interview was the San Francisco 49ers linebacker’s first since his injury and the team’s …

Why this Eagles rookie CB could play a big role in 2024

Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean slid to the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the NFL Draft, one of the more notable falls for a prospect in this year’s draft.Interestingly, the Eagles doubled up at cornerback in the draft, selecting DeJean 40th overall after drafting another corner, Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell, …

Hall of Fame RB defends Najee Harris after Steelers decline fifth-year option

The Steelers declined the fifth-year option on running back Najee Harris. It’s a move that has been highly debated since Harris became the first player in franchise history to rush for 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons.Some believe it made sense for Pittsburgh to decline the option with …

49ers Hall of Fame CB Jimmy Johnson dies

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Thursday that former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmy Johnson had died at the age of 86. Johnson’s family said he had been in declining health for some time. Johnson was inducted into Canton in 1994 and has been a …

Buccaneers GM had emotional reaction to re-signing Mike Evans

During a recent appearance on the “Schein on Sports” SiriusXM program, Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht opened up about why re-signing veteran wide receiver Mike Evans was a must-accomplish goal of the offseason. “I literally lost sleep over this,” Licht said about Evans’ free-agency situation, per the JoeBucsFan website. …

Rams make surprising move with former team captain

The Los Angeles Rams made the surprising decision to part ways with one of their former draft picks and 2023 team captains on Thursday. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Rams were expected to release veteran wide receiver Ben Skowronek, the team’s seventh-round pick in 2021. Instead, the …

Three offseason moves the Panthers should make

The Panthers have plenty of work to do as they try to rebound from a horrendous 2023 campaign. Carolina has already traded away defensive end Brian Burns, traded for wide receiver Diontae Johnson and shelled out contracts worth $153 million for guards Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt.Here are three more moves …

How Saints QB Derek Carr handled criticism from Michael Thomas

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr spoke with Patrick Magee of The Times-Picayune about how he handled criticism from former New Orleans wide receiver Michael Thomas across their one season together. “I will say this, first and foremost, every time he did something, I just called him,” Carr said about Thomas. “I called him right …

Rams make surprising release of former team captain

The Los Angeles Rams made the surprising decision to part ways with one of their former draft picks and 2023 team captains on Thursday.According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Rams are expected to release veteran wide receiver Ben Skowronek, the team’s seventh-round pick in 2021.Los Angeles’ decision to …

Three offseason moves the Falcons must make

The Atlanta Falcons begin organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, and the team still has some roster moves to make.Here are three moves Atlanta should consider with its offseason workout program just around the corner.Extend cornerback A.J. TerrellThe former Clemson Tiger has held the team’s No. 1 corner position since …

Fantasy futures: Where to draft your favorite New York Giants

The New York Giants didn’t offer much to fantasy managers last year, but things are looking up for 2024. Here’s where you’ll find Big Blue in future fantasy drafts. QB Daniel Jones No quarterback may have more to prove next season. Jones signed a four-year, $160M contract in 2023 and …

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward comments on controversial Justin Fields idea

While speaking on a recently released edition of the “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren raised eyebrows when he suggested that quarterback Justin Fields could return kickoffs for the club this coming fall. Heyward, a longtime Steelers defensive lineman, addressed the topic on the …

Steelers rookie WR hopes to ‘change’ team’s longtime rule

The Steelers have an impressive history of drafting wide receivers outside of the first round. That’s exactly what they did once again in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Michigan’s Roman Wilson in the third round (No. 84).Only time will tell if Wilson turns out to be Pittsburgh’s next great wide …

Lions GM discusses possible contract extension for Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions made All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown and All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell the highest-paid players at their respective positions in April with monster contract extensions. Next on the list would presumably be quarterback Jared Goff, who led the team to its first division title in 30 years …

Chiefs reportedly hosting talented free-agent WR

Will wide receiver Zay Jones’ free-agency tour end with the defending Super Bowl champions? Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Jones will meet with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Although the Jacksonville Jaguars released him last week, multiple teams are interested in the 29-year-old wideout.  Schefter added he …

Analyst shares thoughts on Baker Mayfield regression after loss of OC

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles recently downplayed how the loss of offensive coordinator Dave Canales will impact quarterback Baker Mayfield this coming NFL season. On the latest edition of his “Unbuttoned” podcast, former signal-caller and current NFL analyst Chris Simms discussed that exact topic. “I feel like it is only …

Giants add former Pro Bowler to young WR room

Daniel Jones (or whoever ends up being the New York Giants’ starting quarterback) now has a former Pro Bowl wide receiver among their options in 2024. According to Josina Anderson, Allen Robinson’s deal with the Giants is for one year. Though the former second-round pick is …

Joe Burrow excited to work with Bengals’ new ‘explosive’ playmaker

The Bengals added a few new weapons to QB Joe Burrow’s arsenal this offseason through free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft.However, it’s the oldest player of the bunch, tight end Mike Gesicki, who Burrow seems the most excited to play with this year.”Mike’s been great for us,” Burrow said …

Super Bowl champion discusses why Russell Wilson failed with Broncos

Long-time Denver Broncos cornerback and one-time Super Bowl champion Chris Harris Jr. is the latest noteworthy member of the NFL community to discuss why Russell Wilson failed to impress Denver head coach Sean Payton in their one season working together. “I think it was a lot of plays out there that …

Vikings veteran DT says team is lacking one key component

The Minnesota Vikings will likely have some ups and downs in 2024, especially on the offensive side of the ball, after quarterback Kirk Cousins left this offseason to join the Atlanta Falcons.The team has since added a few new faces to the room: Sam Darnold, Nick Mullens and J.J. McCarthy, …

Colts LB Zaire Franklin calls out Texans, C.J. Stroud

It’s not yet the second full weekend of May, but Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin is seemingly counting down the months, weeks and days until he gets to see the Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud again. “It really be Houston,” Franklin said during an appearance on the “Green Light with …

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