Tuesday 30 April 2024

Steelers NFL Draft grades 2024: What Pittsburgh didn't do, and one thing it definitely got right

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Pittsburgh's draft mostly went according to plan

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NFL Draft grades 2024: Former 10-year NFL veteran analyzes every team's draft class, reveals favorite picks

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Some teams aced the test, whereas others needed improvement

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Three visits, two trade offers and no surprises: How Drake Maye became the Patriots' future

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The Patriots had one of the most intriguing dilemmas of the 2024 NFL draft. Here's why they chose to stay put at No. 3 overall.

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Monday 29 April 2024

Sources: Elliott expected to return to Cowboys

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Ezekiel Elliott is expected to agree to a one-year deal Monday with the Cowboys, sources told ESPN.

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Rams hope they drafted the right 'unit' to replace Aaron Donald

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The Rams used four of their first six 2024 NFL draft picks to shore up their defensive line.

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Sunday 28 April 2024

Ranking 15 recent early round QB draft picks by situation: J.J. McCarthy poised for success in rookie season

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Which young signal-callers have the best setup entering 2024?

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Obsession with pass-rushers led Dolphins to Chop Robinson at No. 21

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Miami can't get enough pass-rushers after seeing their top three suffer season-ending injuries in 2023.

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Saturday 27 April 2024

Ezekiel Elliott free agency: Jerry Jones says former Cowboys RB is 'good enough to be a starter' in 2024

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Dallas released Elliott last offseason, but reconnected with him on Wednesday

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From draft hosts to Super Bowl champs? How the local teams have fared afterward

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The Chiefs and Eagles won Super Bowls after hosting the NFL draft. We take a look at post-hosting records.

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Friday 26 April 2024

2024 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jerry Jones enamored with this running back prospect

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Cowboys owner may have given away possible selection on Day 2

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter the top 2 picks; Cowboys take QB to replace Dak Prescott

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It's time for our first look at next year's draft ... and it comes the morning after night one of this year's draft

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Thursday 25 April 2024

Projecting the Giants' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft

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The Giants own the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft, with needs at both quarterback and wide receiver.

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2024 NFL Draft how to watch, schedule: Date, time, TV channel, live stream, first-round order, team needs

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Here's how you can watch the 2024 NFL Draft from Detroit

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Wednesday 24 April 2024

Why Cowboys must address their O-line early in the draft

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Dallas has holes to fill on the offensive line, but history suggests it's fully capable of doing so via the draft.

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Tuesday 23 April 2024

'You got your guy': How the Rams landed Aaron Donald 10 years ago

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There was skepticism surrounding Donald's size, but the people in the Rams' draft room knew what they had in the pass-rusher out of Pitt.

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Predicting the NFL draft: What the numbers say about the QB picks, top prospect landing spots

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When will Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy go? How about the receivers? We answer those questions, plus compile a fan-powered mock draft.

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2024 NFL Draft: Buying or selling biggest rumors, including J.J. McCarthy's stock

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What rumors have merit and which are nonsense?

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Prisco's what teams 'should' do 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Jayden Daniels over Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall

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Prisco thinks Daniels is less-flawed than Williams and doesn't think J.J. McCarthy should be picked in top-10

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Monday 22 April 2024

2024 NFL Mock Draft: 5 QBs go in top 12, Patriots trade up for WR in 'what teams SHOULD do' edition

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It's draft week and here's what I think teams should do

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'A lot of fun:' Texans owner opens up about how they pulled off shocking draft-day trade

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Houston remained unified in its silence to be able to pull off a trade to get the No. 3 pick to take Will Anderson.

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Sunday 21 April 2024

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Five QBs, five trades as Jets make surprise splash; Broncos, Vikings add signal-callers

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Plus, one top quarterback prospect slides all the way into Round 2

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A No. 1 draft pick, new stadium and how Kevin Warren plans to make the Bears 'exceptional'

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Warren just concluded his first full year on the job during one of the most consequential periods in Bears history.

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The latest on the Patriots' draft plans: Still leaning QB at No. 3? Possible WR options in Round 2?

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The first round of the 2024 NFL draft kicks off on Thursday. What are the Patriots planning to do at No. 3 overall?

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Saturday 20 April 2024

Broncos don't plan to deal Courtland Sutton despite receiving multiple trade inquiries on WR, per report

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Sutton is skipping voluntary workouts due to his contract

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Legwold's top 100 NFL draft prospects: Annual list of top names to know

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Longtime draft expert Jeff Legwold picks this year's top prospects. In 2023, 78 of his picks were selected in the top 100.

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Bills QB Josh Allen embracing leadership amid veteran departures

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Allen is one of two remaining captains from the 2023 team.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders trade up for Michael Penix Jr.; Chargers land two pass catchers

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Here's a look at how the first round could unfold

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Friday 19 April 2024

Inside Spencer Rattler's tumultuous journey to the NFL draft

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The former top prospect went from 'QB1' to the transfer portal, but he never lost his confidence.

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Why the Cardinals, Marvin Harrison Jr. could be a perfect match

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The Biletnikoff winner out of Ohio State could be the first wide receiver taken in the 2024 NFL draft.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos wheel and deal, come away with a QB as five go in first round

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Taking a straightforward approach as we inch closer to the draft

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Thursday 18 April 2024

2024 NFL draft betting: ESPN predictor props, picks, more

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Seth Walder dives into the best betting props and picks to make using ESPN's Draft Day Predictor.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons select Kirk Cousins' eventual replacement; five QBs go in first round

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Jonathan Jones unveils his one and only mock

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Wednesday 17 April 2024

Cowboys make just their second free agency signing by adding veteran running back ahead of NFL Draft

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Dallas adds experience to its young backfield

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Patrick Mahomes begins offseason workouts with Chiefs receivers, backs

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Mahomes hosts the workouts every year near his home in Texas, joined by some of his Kansas City teammates.

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Tuesday 16 April 2024

Miami helped itself in free agency, still needs to address trenches

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GM Chris Grier hit on some needs in free agency, but still should look at defensive tackles and pass-rushers.

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Monday 15 April 2024

Anthony Richardson ensures Colts' draft will have new, non-QB focus

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For the first time since Andrew Luck retired in 2019, Indy doesn't need to find a starting QB, but there are still needs to fill.

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Cowboys may pay price for approach to extensions

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Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons will get new deals, but it might behoove Dallas to get them done ASAP.

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Sunday 14 April 2024

Vikings have 'great plan' to draft a QB, but won't force a trade to get one

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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is in position to trade up for a QB, but he plans to be prudent.

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Draft risers: J.J. McCarthy among seven prospects who improved stock

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McCarthy, Patrick Paul and Ben Sinnott are among the prospects whose stock has risen most over the past year.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Only one defender chosen in top 13; quarterbacks go 1-4 as expected

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The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner

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Saturday 13 April 2024

Will the Jets go the 'luxury' route and draft TE Brock Bowers with 10th pick?

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The Jets could face decision of drafting a unique prospect like Bowers or taking an O-lineman for the future.

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The roster holes the Giants need to address with their six draft picks

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The Giants have six picks in this year's draft, including the No. 6 overall pick in Round 1.

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Did Sam Hartman's extra college year help his NFL future? Hartman thinks so

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Hartman opted out of the 2023 draft, benefiting from NIL and transferring to play in a pro-style offense. Was it the right move?

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: J.J. McCarthy nearly falls out of top 10 while Vikings trade back twice; 6 QBs go Round 1

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A brand new NFL mock draft

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Friday 12 April 2024

Taulia Tagovailoa's life in the shadow of his brother, and why his NFL future is uncertain

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Taulia Tagovailoa was forced into the draft when he was denied another year of eligibility. Now he's trying to follow his older brother's footsteps.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: AFC contenders land potential steals in back half of Round 1; Bears pair QB with top WR

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Only two weeks remain before the NFL Draft kicks off

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Thursday 11 April 2024

Source: Browns, Chubb agree to reworked deal

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The Browns and Nick Chubb have agreed to lower the running back's base salary while giving him the chance to earn money back through incentives, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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After a coaching hire and shocking draft-day trade, Texans felt a culture shift

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Owner Cal McNair said he knew the way the franchise operated on draft day meant big things for the future.

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Wednesday 10 April 2024

How Mr. Irrelevant became the most beloved underdog in sports

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It began as an experiment 49 years ago, but now, Mr. Irrelevant has become the mascot for long shots everywhere.

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Can the Patriots' lead decision-maker ace the No. 3 pick? Why Eliot Wolf was 'built for this'

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After growing up in the Packers' draft room, the Patriots director of scouting is now calling the shots.

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Pete Prisco 2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Four QBs go in top 5 as Jim Harbaugh trades back, begins remaking roster

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Pete Prisco has the Vikings making a big move up

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Tuesday 9 April 2024

After making run at Spagnuolo, 49ers hoping Sorensen/Staley combo will boost defense

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The 49ers hope Brandon Staley's outside vision and Nick Sorensen's institutional knowledge will lead to an elite D.

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Michael Penix Jr. makes his way into the first round; every NFC East team adds to offense

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Penix's increased desirability after his Washington Pro Day, plus the ripple effect of the Stefon Diggs trade

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Monday 8 April 2024

Top three 2024 NFL free agents at every offensive position: Tyler Boyd, J.K. Dobbins among best options left

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These are the best players still on the market

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NFL teams better take notice: UFL's Jake Bates smashes 62-yard field goal to pull off this rare kicking feat

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Jake Bates just hit another kick from beyond 60 yards

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The best NFL comps of the 2024 draft class: We asked 14 experts for perfect matches on top prospects

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Best comps for Caleb Williams, Malik Nabers and Jared Verse? Our NFL analysts matched 14 NFL draft prospects to current and former pros.

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Sunday 7 April 2024

L'Jarius Sneed on playing with DeAndre Hopkins and Calvin Ridley: 'I never had two elite guys like them'

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Sneed signed with Tennessee earlier this offseason after four years in Kansas City

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Patriots sign safety Kyle Dugger to a new four-year, $58 million contract, per report

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Dugger has emerged as a high-level, extremely versatile safety

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Sources: Pats, safety Dugger agree to $58M deal

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The Patriots and safety Kyle Dugger have agreed to a four-year, $58 million extension, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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Should the Giants draft a QB or WR in Round 1? The case for each

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New York has the No. 6 pick in this year's draft. Does it replace quarterback Daniel Jones or give him a No. 1 receiver?

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Saturday 6 April 2024

Giants' Darren Waller yet to decide whether to retire or play in 2024, wants to make sure he's 100% committed

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Waller is unsure if he will play a 10th season in the NFL

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Giants, Vikings take quarterback in first round; Bills select WR after Stefon Diggs trade

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Here's who your team might pick in Round 1

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How a kicker in Ireland went from sliding in the NFL's DMs to signing with the Saints

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Charlie Smyth signed a three-year deal with the Saints after a series of tryouts via the NFL's International Player Pathway Program.

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Friday 5 April 2024

Seahawks seven-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Seattle targets the trenches with two top-100 picks

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Going through each of Seattle's picks

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: QB class overhyped? How top of Round 1 could unfold if teams prioritize other positions

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What if the public likes these QBs more than the clubs do?

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New Commanders coach digging in on tape of rookie QBs

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Quinn wants not only accuracy and arm strength from a QB but one who can limit damage when things go wrong.

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Thursday 4 April 2024

2024 NFL Draft: 'Trust the tape' prospects who shouldn't be overlooked despite lacking elite athletic traits

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These prospects don't possess freaky athleticism or elite measurables, but have the polished games to eventually be stars

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Sources: QB Williams takes official Bears visit

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USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, dined with Bears brass on Tuesday before taking his top-30 visit Wednesday, sources said.

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From Ronnie Lott to Tyron Smith: Why Hall of Famers and MVPs join the Jets after 30

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The Jets have signed more Hall of Famers nearing the ends of their respective careers than any other team in the NFL.

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Wednesday 3 April 2024

Will the 49ers pay or trade Brandon Aiyuk? How their previous deals point to a big extension

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There have been rumblings the 49ers would consider trading their star receiver, but they want him as the foundation for their next star nucleus.

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What's the plan: Who might lead the Cowboys' backfield in 2024?

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With Tony Pollard gone, the Cowboys don't have an experienced rusher atop their depth chart.

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Don't call it a rebuild: Broncos insistent they are gearing up to compete in 2024

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Despite cutting a couple veterans, letting free agents walk, Denver is in compete-now mode for 2024.

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How a kicker went from UCF to YouTube to the UFL: Deestroying is chasing his dreams

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The social media icon has more than 10 million subscribers and followers, but he wanted to be a pro football player. Here's how he did it.

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Tuesday 2 April 2024

2024 NFL free agency: Ranking five smartest deals so far, including 49ers and Jets making quality signings

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These teams deserve a round of applause

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What is coach Kevin O'Connell's vision for Vikings' next QB?

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With Kirk Cousins gone, journeyman Sam Darnold atop the depth chart and a pair of first-round draft picks, the Vikings' future at QB is up in the air.

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Chiefs signing Carson Wentz as Patrick Mahomes' new backup for 2024 season, per report

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The former Eagles star is joining Andy Reid's squad

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'You never know when your last day is': How Chargers' specialists keep it light in high-stakes roles

https://ift.tt/Fz0oDO5 The Chargers' kicker, punter and long snapper have different routines than their teammates -- and they own it. ...