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J.J. McCarthy shares perspective on first Vikings practice

One imagines that the very first practice for a rookie quarterback in the NFL would be daunting. After all, the quarterback is arguably the most high-profile position in professional sports, and there is little room for error in the NFL — even for rookies.But it doesn’t sound like new Minnesota …

Latest betting odds show how far the Patriots have fallen

From 2001 to 2019, the New England Patriots were one of the most dominant franchises in the history of professional sports. Led by head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady, the Patriots appeared in nine Super Bowls since 2001, and they emerged victorious in six of them.In NFL history, …

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the NFC West in 2024

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the NFC West.Arizona CardinalsTOUGHEST: Weeks 5-8: at 49ers; at Packers; vs. Chargers; at DolphinsThere is nothing easy about this stretch of games for the Cardinals. All four of these teams are potential, …

Watch: Sean McVay shows off incredible football memory 

Sean McVay is known for possessing an incredible football memory. He showed off his savant side yet again in a video released by the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. The video was intended to promote the release of the Rams’ schedule for the 2024 NFL season. In the video, McVay …

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the AFC East in 2024

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the AFC East.Buffalo BillsTOUGHEST | Weeks 11-15: vs. Chiefs; BYE; vs. 49ers; at Rams; at LionsBuffalo is seen as a potential regression candidate after parting ways with several veterans this offseason, including …

Al Michaels complimentary of Amazon’s 2024 ‘TNF’ schedule

The NFL has received its share of criticism from fans and media alike over the last few years for being a bit disingenuous with its slate of games for “Thursday Night Football.”Al Michaels, the full-time play-by-play announcer for “TNF,” has been as vocal as any in calling the league out …

Former NFL WR thinks Patriots HC may regret Drake Maye pick

After unparalleled success for two decades, the New England Patriots have certainly fallen back down to Earth. And now, just like a large chunk of the NFL, they’re on the hunt for a franchise quarterback. Mac Jones didn’t work out, so they used the third pick in this year’s draft to …

Veteran NFL safety will either play for this team or retire in 2024

The Bills were down nearly half their starting defense by the time their near-annual Chiefs playoff matchup occurred, but Micah Hyde was one of the cogs available. Hyde returned in 2023 after missing most of the 2022 season due to a neck injury.Hyde’s second Bills contract — a two-year, $19.25M extension — …

New York Giants’ 2024 NFL schedule analysis

The 2024 NFL regular-season schedule has been released and the Giants are already in slightly better shape than they were a year ago.Last year, New York opened the season with the league’s third-most difficult schedule, per NFL research. This year, the Giants are tied with the Bills for the league’s sixth-toughest …

How Jayden Daniels can elevate Commanders receiving duo

In a draft class where six quarterbacks were selected in the first round, the Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick. Daniels is the defending Heisman Trophy winner after having an all-time great season at LSU.Daniels thrived with his receiving duo of Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas …

Toughest, easiest four game-stretches in the AFC West in 2024

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the AFC West. Denver Broncos  TOUGHEST • Weeks 9-12: at Ravens; at Chiefs; vs. Falcons; at RaidersDon’t be shocked if the Broncos lose four games during this brutal stretch. They have …

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins eyeing Minnesota return on 2024 schedule

Before quarterback Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, he played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2018 through last season. During ESPN’s coverage of the full NFL schedule release for the 2024 campaign, Cousins spoke about the Falcons facing the Vikings at Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium in Week …

NFL schedule makers hand division title to Packers on a silver platter

A year ago, it felt like the Green Bay Packers were heading into a bit of a rebuilding season for the first time in a while.The Packers had moved on from Aaron Rodgers as their longtime starting quarterback and replaced him with an unproven young passer in Jordan Love. Most …

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the AFC South in 2024

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the AFC South.Houston TexansTOUGHEST • Weeks 13-17: at Jaguars; vs. Dolphins; at Chiefs; vs. RavensThe Texans pushed their chips to the center of the table in an all-in move this offseason, adding …

Taylor Swift ‘definitely a factor’ again in NFL schedule-making

The NFL is again planning to ride the Taylor Swift hype train during the 2024 season. During a Thursday appearance on the “Up and Adams” podcast, NFL Director of Broadcasting Charlotte Carey discussed how the 14-time Grammy Award winner’s concert schedule impacted the league’s schedule-making process. Swift has been in a …

Source sounds warning about Dolphins paying Tua Tagovailoa

One in-the-know individual recently expressed concerns regarding the Miami Dolphins possibly locking quarterback Tua Tagovailoa down via a long-term contract extension this offseason. “The general rule of thumb is as players get older, they don’t get more durable,” a so-called “source familiar with front office operations” told Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. …

The three most exciting weeks on the 2024 NFL calendar

With the 2024 NFL schedule here, let’s take a look at the three most exciting weeks on the calendar this season.Note: Games are on Sunday unless otherwise specified.Week 17 (Dec. 25-31)HEADLINER: Lions at 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET • ESPN (Monday)The penultimate week of the NFL regular season is chock full of …

How Patriots’ Drake Maye has already impressed Jacoby Brissett

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye hasn’t yet spent an entire month as a member of the New England Patriots but has already impressed veteran signal-caller Jacoby Brissett.”He’s got a lot of talent,” Brissett said about Maye on Thursday, as shared by Mark Daniels of MassLive. “He can make all the throws. …

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the AFC North for 2024

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the AFC North.Baltimore RavensTOUGHEST | Weeks 10-13: vs. Bengals, at Steelers, at Chargers, vs. EaglesThe Ravens don’t have their bye until Week 14, which could be much needed for a team that …

NFL executive explains Jets’ record-number of prime-time games

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the New York Jets will play more prime-time games during the first 11 weeks of the 2024 season than any other team in the last 54 years. NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning Mike North explained on Thursday why the Jets are getting that …

Former Patriots assistant names challenge Tom Brady faces as broadcaster

Former New England Patriots assistant coach and current NFL analyst Michael Lombardi explained during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” what Tom Brady must do to excel as Fox’s lead in-game analyst this coming season. “I think a lot of it is going to come down to how he presents …

Lions’ Jared Goff shares why now was right time to sign extension

Earlier this week, NFL insider Mike Florio openly wondered why Lions quarterback Jared Goff agreed to a massive contract extension amid springtime workouts instead of extending negotiations through the summer in an attempt to earn more guaranteed money. Goff addressed that topic during a Thursday news conference related to his deal. “You …

NFL responds to speculation about Chiefs schedule and Taylor Swift

The NFL on Thursday responded to a speculative theory that had gained some traction regarding the 2024 schedule, the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift. The Chiefs’ visit to Buffalo to play the Bills was one of the more highly-anticipated games of the season and it was announced that …

Analyst suggests Broncos schedule could alter plans for QB Bo Nix

Many have assumed since late April that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton will want to immediately start rookie Bo Nix at quarterback ahead of journeyman Jarrett Stidham and former New York Jets signal-caller Zach Wilson. However, such takes were offered before Payton learned that the Broncos will open the 2024 regular season …

Watch: Eagles fans are ‘unhinged’ for 2024 schedule release

If nothing else, Philadelphia scores points for self awareness here. Philly fans know their reputation. Why not lean into it with a little psychiatric testing under team auspices? In case you missed it (or were afraid to look), here’s a quick recap: Week 1 | vs. Green Bay: Did this …

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward addresses contract holdout

Some shocking news broke on Wednesday night about Steelers veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward.According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Heyward has not attended voluntary offseason workouts and does not plan to attend OTAs as he seeks a contract extension, entering the final year of his four-year, $64 million extension he signed …

Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson discusses recovery, facing Kirk Cousins

During an appearance on the NFL Network “NFL Schedule Release ’24” program, Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson discussed when he may be ready to take the field following the brutal knee injury he suffered on Christmas Eve.”They haven’t really put a timeline on it,” Hockenson revealed, according to Grant Gordon …

One team is favored in every game of the 2024 NFL season

If there were a team to be favored in every game of the 2024 season, most would likely predict it to be the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. That is not the case, however.Following the NFL schedule release on Wednesday night, it is the San Francisco 49ers who …

NFL responds to Chiefs kicker’s commencement speech controversy

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker created a stir over the weekend with controversial remarks during his commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. The NFL and senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer Jonathan Beane have responded in a statement, noting that Butker gave the speech in …

Chiefs will achieve something not done since 1927 with 2024 schedule

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most popular teams in the NFL. As such, the team will accomplish a unique feat in 2024. The Chiefs are set to play one game every day of the week except Tuesday during the 2024 season. According to …

Two NFL teams are underdogs in every game this coming season

The Carolina Panthers were the worst team in the NFL in 2023 at 2-15 while the New England Patriots tied for the league’s second-worst record at 4-13.If the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook are correct, both squads could endure another rough campaign in 2024.Following Wednesday night’s league-wide schedule release, the Panthers …

Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 NFL schedule analysis

The 2024 NFL regular-season schedule has been released and the Dallas Cowboys look to be in much better shape than they were a year ago.Last year, the Cowboys opened the season in a three-way tie for the league’s third-most difficult schedule per NFL research. This year, they’re tied with the …

49ers legend shares major worry after Super Bowl heartbreak

During an appearance on San Francisco sports radio station 95.7 The Game, 49ers legend Steve Young explained that he believes the club squandered an ideal opportunity to win the Super Bowl earlier this year. Per Taylor Wirth of NBC Sports Bay Area, Young suggested that the 49ers had a direct path …

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins addresses helping Michael Penix Jr. while trying to win

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins had better realize that media members aren’t going to stop asking him about the club making Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft anytime soon. During ESPN’s coverage of the full schedule release for the 2024 NFL regular season on …

Chargers GM believes former first-round pick is ‘going to launch’ this season

Under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers will likely have a run-first mentality on offense. However, that isn’t stopping them from having high expectations for their second-year wide receiver who disappointed last season.Los Angeles selected wide receiver Quentin Johnston with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, …

Five of the most exciting NFL prime-time games in 2024

The NFL schedule is finally here, and with it, some fascinating prime-time matchups. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest ones we can now not only be excited for, but officially mark down on the calendar. Thursday, September 5: Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City ChiefsLet’s …

Art Rooney II addresses Steelers’ schedule: ‘Not how I would have drawn it up’

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the third-toughest schedule in the NFL based on 2023 win totals and the hardest schedule based on projected win totals for 2024, according to Sharp Football Analysis.Of course, teams can always underperform or overperform, but on paper, it looks like the Steelers are in for a …

Odell Beckham Jr. reveals why he was ‘hesitant’ to join Dolphins

Odell Beckham Jr. is creating arguably the best wide receiver trio in the league with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in Miami.However, the three-time Pro Bowler revealed his initial concerns about teaming up with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins.”I definitely was a little hesitant at first because he’s a …

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the NFC South in 2024

With the NFL’s 2024 schedule released, here are the toughest (and easiest) four-game stretches for each team in the NFC South.Atlanta FalconsTOUGHEST • Weeks 1-4: vs. Steelers; at Eagles; vs. Chiefs; vs. SaintsKirk Cousins won’t get a grace period in his first season with the Falcons. Atlanta’s beginning slate is …

Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 NFL schedule analysis

At long last, the 2024 NFL regular-season schedule has been released and the Eagles are already in way better shape than they were a year ago.Last year, Philadelphia opened the season with the league’s-most difficult schedule per NFL research. This year, they’re tied with the Colts for the league’s 21st-toughest …

Highlighting NFC West blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Complete schedule BLOCKBUSTER | At Buffalo, Sunday, Sept. 8: Although the Bills are a tough draw for Arizona, especially on the …

Watch: Lewis Hamilton tries NFL flavors in Broncos’ schedule release video

In their schedule release video, the Denver Broncos offered Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton an à la carte menu of the NFL. The league released its complete schedule on Wednesday night, and subsequently, teams’ social media departments released different forms of content to promote the upcoming season. The Broncos brought …

Micah Parsons’ focus should solely be on the Cowboys

Micah Parsons’ latest deal with Bleacher Report is part of the problem for the Dallas Cowboys, a franchise with one playoff win in the last five years. The star linebacker reached a multi-year extension with Bleacher Report that will also make him the president of B/R Gridiron while still hosting his own …

Five most intriguing QB matchups on the 2024 NFL schedule

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. While most games are compelling for varying reasons, here are the five most intriguing quarterback versus quarterback matchups of 2024.Week 1: Jared Goff vs. Matthew StaffordThis QB duel already happened in the playoffs, and it was so good. …

Highlighting AFC West blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the AFC West division:Denver Broncos | Complete scheduleBLOCKBUSTER | vs. Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15: In this matchup, quarterback Russell Wilson returns to Denver following his messy divorce …

Packers will play on Thanksgiving with a rare twist in 2024

It’s not rare to see the Green Bay Packers play on Thanksgiving. In fact, the Packers have been a Thanksgiving tradition, of sorts.No, they don’t have the Thanksgiving guarantee of the Detroit Lions or (to a lesser extend) the Dallas Cowboys, but thanks to rivalries with both Detroit and Dallas, …

Steelers to make history in final two months of 2024 season

The Steelers officially announced their schedule for the 2024 season along with the rest of the NFL on Wednesday night.There are several takeaways from Pittsburgh’s 2024 slate of games, but none may be bigger than the history the team is set to make heading into the final two months of …

Report details Greg Olsen’s new role at FOX Sports

Renowned color commentator Greg Olsen remains at FOX despite being nudged aside by a certain Tom Brady. Olsen’s new role with the company has reportedly now come to light.FOX Sports has locked in Olsen as part of its No. 2 NFL announcing team with play-by-play man Joe Davis, according to …

Highlighting NFC South blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the NFC South.Atlanta Falcons | Complete scheduleBLOCKBUSTER | at Vikings, Dec. 8 (Week 14): Kirk Cousins makes his return to Minnesota late in the season just …

Highlighting AFC East blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Complete schedule BLOCKBUSTER | vs. Kansas City, Nov. 17:  Sometimes, it just feels right to play the hits, and unlike the …

Highlighting AFC North blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game and a potential upset for every team in the division:Baltimore Ravens | Complete scheduleBLOCKBUSTER | At Kansas City, Thursday, Sep. 5: The first game of the regular season is a rematch of last season’s …

Highlighting AFC South blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the AFC South.Houston Texans | Complete scheduleBLOCKBUSTER: | vs. Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 25: Not only do the Texans get to avenge their 34-10 AFC divisional …

Steelers veteran reportedly plans to sit out OTAs

For the first time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward will miss OTAs, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Heyward is seeking a contract extension as he is set to become a free agent in 2025. Speaking to Steelers Now, the defensive lineman indicated that he still has gas …

Highlighting NFC North blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game and another intriguing matchup for every team in the NFC North:Chicago Bears | Complete scheduleBLOCKBUSTER | at Houston Texans, Sept. 15: Last season, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, selected No. 2 overall in the 2023 …

NFL schedule insights: Most prime-time games, toughest slates, most travel

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is a breakdown of which teams have the most and fewest prime-time games, the easiest and hardest strength of schedule and the lightest and most daunting travel schedules.Number of prime-time games Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, San …

Highlighting NFC East blockbuster games of 2024 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the NFC East division:Dallas Cowboys | Complete scheduleBLOCKBUSTER: at Philadelphia, Sunday, Dec. 29: Eight of the last 10 division titles have gone to Dallas or Philadelphia. …

Star Steelers defender to skip OTAs amid contract dispute

One Pittsburgh Steelers star is not planning to attend the team’s offseason activities program amid contract issues with the team.Cam Heyward has not participated in voluntary offseason workouts for the Steelers this year. He’s not planning to attend the team’s OTAs either, according to a report from ESPN published on …

The NFL is testing its limits with new Netflix deal

The NFL officially announced their partnership with Netflix, which will carry the league’s two Christmas Day games this season. Netflix will also stream one Christmas game in 2025 and 2026, as part of a three-season deal.As the NFL adds another streaming service to their lineup, one has to ponder, when …

Tom Brady shares what he likes about Texans’ C.J. Stroud

During a recent appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” future Hall of Famer and soon-to-be Fox lead NFL analyst Tom Brady explained why he’s a big fan of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.”I really appreciate where he came from and all the expectations that he had, and then what [he went] …

The potential breakout player from all 32 NFL teams

Every new NFL season brings with it breakout performances, with players hoping to take their team to the next level. These are the top breakout candidates for each team entering the 2024 season.   Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images The …

Four compelling storylines that should be featured on ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants’

In preparation for their 100th season, the Giants will finally make their “Hard Knocks” debut, but with a slight twist.On Wednesday, it was announced that New York would be the featured team for the HBO franchise’s first offseason installment, which will be a five-part series premiering on July 2. Even …

What fans didn’t know about Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence as a rookie

NFL insider Albert Breer shared something interesting regarding Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a piece published Wednesday.”Trevor Lawrence is enormously talented,” Breer explained. “But one thing I’d heard pretty consistently, and over and over again through his rookie year, is how it was undersold just how raw he was coming …

Needing to bolster WR depth, expert believes Steelers must trade for 2022 first-rounder

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost two key pieces of their passing game during the offseason after trading receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers and letting Allen Robinson walk in free agency.While the team signed veterans Van Jefferson, Marquez Callaway and Quez Watkins and selected Roman Wilson in the third round …

Cardinals sign second-round CB

The current CBA has largely removed holdout-driven drama from the NFL offseason, but the wiggle room regarding second-round picks does add some intrigue to the rookie signing process. The Cardinals’ Tuesday signing will help influence this year’s guarantee structures.Arizona agreed to terms with its second-round pick — Rutgers cornerback Max …

Micah Parsons makes history with new Bleacher Report deal

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is only 24, but he’s already diving headfirst into a second career. On Tuesday, Bleacher Report announced that it reached a multiyear extension with Parsons and named him the president of B/R Gridiron. This makes him the first active professional athlete to hold a leadership …

Jared Goff reflects on Lions’ struggles, recent successes

Before it was learned on Monday that Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was signing a massive contract extension, he reflected on all that occurred across his first three seasons with the organization. “It’s been a lot of fun for me to be a part of these last three years of building …

NFL schedule release primer: Week 1 games, other intriguing matchups

NFL teams are already preparing for the 2024 regular season, and while they know who their opponents will be, the dates won’t officially be announced until Wednesday’s schedule release. In preparation for the unveiling, here are answers to some of the biggest questions pertaining to this season’s schedule.How can I …

Giants reportedly wanted this Daniel Jones replacement for 2023 season

In a mailbag published on Tuesday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY revealed that New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll had a replacement in mind for quarterback Daniel Jones long before the ongoing offseason. Specifically, Hughes said that Schoen and Daboll “wanted” C.J. Stroud of …

Ravens named two of NFL’s ‘strongest position groups’

There’s no arguing that the Ravens have one of the best rosters in the league after boasting the NFL’s best record (13-4) and coming up one game shy of the Super Bowl last season.Baltimore lost several key players in free agency, including wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (Dolphins), linebacker Patrick …

Trio of WR trades among the most impactful moves of NFL offseason

“When Diggs doesn’t get the ball, his presence should create opportunities for others,” NFL.com’s Tom Blair wrote. “When he does get the ball, he should be able to do more with it than he did in 2023. If he can help reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud take …

Former Packers executive addresses Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins situation

Andrew Brandt was an executive with the Green Bay Packers when they took quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a first-round draft pick in 2005 even though they had Hall of Famer Brett Favre atop their depth chart at that time. For a Sports Illustrated piece published on Tuesday, Brandt compared that situation …

Three biggest factors in Bengals-Chiefs Week 2 matchup

The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 of the 2024 season.It is a much-anticipated matchup as Burrow vs. Mahomes has quickly become one of the league’s best rivalries.Here are the three biggest factors that could decide the outcome of this …

Kirk Cousins not angry with Falcons because winning is ‘hard enough’

All eyes were on Kirk Cousins after the Falcons selected former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Cousins, who will be 36 at the start of the season, clearly hoped Atlanta was going to use its first-round pick on a player that …

NFL analyst expands on why 2024 Steelers could win AFC North

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks raised eyebrows when he recently suggested that the Steelers will be “the cream of the crop in the AFC North” by the end of the 2024 regular season. Brooks expanded on why he believes Pittsburgh is the biggest threat to the Baltimore Ravens regarding the upcoming …

Bengals dodge second trade request of offseason

The Bengals have had a star player on each side of the ball request to be traded this offseason, but it seems as though they have now dodged having to deal either player.Wide receiver Tee Higgins was the first to request a trade in March after being placed with the …

WR Courtland Sutton’s holdout is forcing Broncos’ hand

Unsurprisingly, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton was a no-show when veterans joined rookies for on-field work on Monday.Mike Klis of KUSA-TV in Denver reported the former Pro Bowler is working out in Florida and has not attended the team’s voluntary offseason program, which started in April.Sutton is making it …

Does Broncos’ latest signing hint team is willing to move on from star WR?

Veteran wide receiver Courtland Sutton is continuing to work out on his own while the Broncos hold voluntary offseason workouts at the team facility.Denver’s star wide receiver has made it clear that he wants a reworked contract. He has two years left on the four-year, $60 million extension he signed …

How does Jared Goff’s extension affect Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations?

Don’t bet on the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott reaching a contract extension after Jared Goff reset the market on Monday.The Detroit Lions gave Goff a four-year, $212M deal with $170M guaranteed, making him the second-highest-paid QB in the league behind Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow ($55M AAV).Prescott is …

How Russell Wilson is already impressing the Steelers

Quarterback Russell Wilson hasn’t yet taken a meaningful snap as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers but has made a positive impression thanks to what Mark Kaboly of The Athletic referred to on Monday as a “relentless work ethic.” “One team source said the Steelers haven’t seen somebody work as hard …

Kirk Cousins not angry with Falcons, winning is ‘hard enough’

All eyes were on Kirk Cousins after the Falcons selected former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Cousins, who will be 36 at the start of the season, clearly hoped Atlanta was going to use its first-round pick on a player that …

Insider suggests Netflix could lose out on Christmas Day NFL games

It seems that the two NFL games scheduled for Christmas Day 2024 may not stream on Netflix, after all. “There’s industry buzz that Amazon is making a strong push to win the rights to one or both of the December 25 games, after it appeared that Netflix was poised to pilfer …

The Chiefs are getting the Bengals at the perfect time

NFL schedule makers threw the Kansas City Chiefs a bone on Tuesday. CBS announced that the Chiefs will host the Bengals in Week 2. Over the past few seasons, Cincinnati has shown its most vulnerable at the start of the year. Since drafting quarterback Joe Burrow No. …

Bills add two-time Super Bowl champ to new-look WR room

Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s arsenal of weapons is going to look very different in 2024.Buffalo let WR Gabe Davis (Jaguars) walk in free agency and then traded WR Stefon Diggs to the Texans in April but added yet another playmaker on Tuesday to help fill the void.According to ESPN’s Adam …

Two-time Super Bowl champ signs with AFC contender

Marquez Valdes-Scantling‘s Bills visit has proven to be fruitful. As first reported by Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the veteran wideout has a Buffalo agreement in place.ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds this one-year pact includes a $1.125M signing bonus. The deal carries a maximum value of $4.5M, and it …

Cowboys tumble in ESPN’s post-draft power rankings

With a long-running nickname like “America’s Team,” expectations are typically going to be high each year for the Dallas Cowboys. And this year will be no different for the upcoming 2024 season.Unlike past years, however, the Cowboys seemed to take a bit of a step back this offseason as a …

Three dark-horse candidates for Eagles No. 3 receiver position

Philadelphia may have two of the NFL’s best receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but who will be the team’s next No. 3 receiver?  Here are three dark-horse candidates that could fit the bill.RB Saquon BarkleyWide receiver DeVante Parker didn’t catch a single touchdown for the Patriots last season, …

Extension makes Lions QB Jared Goff one of NFL’s highest-paid players

Jared Goff is now the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.Goff and the Detroit Lions agreed on a four-year, $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed.The $53 million average salary places him behind only the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow, who is at $55 million.Goff, …

Randy Moss’ son makes major football announcement

Thaddeus Moss is hanging them up just over a decade after his father did. The son of Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss, he announced in a post to X on Monday that he has made a major decision on his future. Thaddeus Moss is retiring from football at the …

Report: Justin Fields had ‘toxic’ relationship with ex-Bears QB

During his tenure with the Chicago Bears, a picture was painted that quarterback Justin Fields had the support of everyone in the organization.However, now that the 25-year-old signal-caller is no longer part of the organization, information is coming to light indicating that wasn’t exactly the case.Fields reportedly did not get …

Ravens wrap up draft class signings

The Ravens have officially signed their entire draft class. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the team has signed third-round linebacker Adisa Isaac, fourth-round wide receiver Devontez Walker, fifth-round running back Rasheen Ali and sixth-round quarterback Devin Leary to their rookie contracts.Isaac followed up a breakout 2022 campaign with an …

Tom Brady’s broadcasting debut set for Week 1 of NFL season

Tom Brady ended his NFL career with a wild-card loss to the Cowboys. Nearly two years later, he’ll make his regular-season debut as a FOX NFL commentator in Dallas when the Browns come to town in Week 1 of the 2024 season. Fox Sports revealed its …

‘Good Morning Football’ to make its return for the NFL’s schedule release

Though NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” is on a hiatus as it transitions from New York to the league’s headquarters in Los Angeles, the beloved show will make a brief return this week. NFL media announced on Monday that “GMFB” will air a two-hour schedule release special on Wednesday at …

Do Jets view Jordan Travis as eventual replacement for Aaron Rodgers?

For a mailbag published on Monday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY suggested that the New York Jets think that rookie quarterback and fifth-round draft pick Jordan Travis can become an eventual replacement for Aaron Rodgers.”The Jets are over the moon to have Travis,” Hughes explained. “They believed he’d be …

Jared Goff extension sets Lions record, puts him in elite QB company

When the Detroit Lions acquired Jared Goff in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams after the 2021 season, it was unclear whether they viewed the former No. 1 overall draft pick as a fill-in quarterback or potential franchise guy. Three years later, we certainly know what Goff has become …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow is making a notable change to stay healthy in 2024

“We’re bigger. Definitely bigger. We’ll see where I’m at at the end of the offseason. I feel good about where my body is right now,” Burrow said. “I’m going to continue to get stronger and bigger throughout the offseason and just play it by ear, depending on how I feel. …

Ranking the 32 QB situations across the NFL

The draft dispersed six QBs to teams holding top-12 picks, and each NFL franchise now has a clear plan at the sport’s premier position. With an aim to rank team’s capabilities at quarterback independent of contract situations, here is how the situations stack up entering offseason workouts. …

Insider addresses why Bears quickly named Caleb Williams their starter

The Chicago Bears elected to not hold what likely would’ve been a meaningless quarterback competition and instead named first overall draft pick Caleb Williams their starter ahead of rookie minicamp. On Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated touched upon the club’s mindset regarding that decision. “Williams’ creativity as a football …

Which NFL players benefited the most from this offseason?

The draft is in the books, giving NFL teams a good idea of how their rosters will look going into training camp. While some free-agent moves should still take place, players’ roles are coming into focus. Teams’ offseason moves improved several players’ situations. Here are the players who benefited most …

Raiders sign second-round pick, finalize draft class

The Raiders announced on Monday that second-round pick Jackson Powers-Johnson has inked his rookie contract. As a result, all eight members of the team’s draft class are now attached to their initial NFL deals. The offensive tackle class was a headliner in 2024, but Powers-Johnson was one of …

Broncos’ Sean Payton gives a puzzling assessment of his first impression of Bo Nix

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton was trying to pay 2024 first-round pick Bo Nix a compliment.But his assessment of Nix’s performance following Saturday’s rookie minicamp practice came close to sounding like a subconsciously veiled jab at his rookie QB.“Location of throws — he had two or three down the …

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