Friday 31 May 2024

Why a new CBA could lead to NFL-union deal on 18th game: Making case for getting it done sooner than later

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The two sides could possibly reach a new agreement well before the March 2031 deadline

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Players to trade for, trade away in dynasty leagues

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Players to consider dealing while the value is still there, as well as those you should attempt to acquire.

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Thursday 30 May 2024

Projecting the 2025 NFL draft order: Favorites for the No. 1 overall pick

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Our Football Power Index (FPI) projects who picks where at next year's draft in Green Bay.

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Patriots' crowded QB room: The philosophy behind drafting Drake Maye, Joe Milton III and signing Jacoby Brissett

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Will the Patriots begin the season with four QBs on their roster? What's the plan for Maye, Milton, Brissett and Bailey Zappe?

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Tyree Wilson soaking up Maxx Crosby's wisdom in attempt to improve

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Wilson is using his first healthy NFL offseason to pick the brain of his All-Pro Raiders teammate.

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Wednesday 29 May 2024

Projecting when Drake Maye, Bo Nix and other rookie quarterbacks make their first NFL starts

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Nine rookie quarterbacks made at least one start during the 2023 season

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Kayvon Thibodeaux already learning from fellow edge rusher Brian Burns

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Thibodeaux will start his third season alongside the two-time Pro Bowler, who the Giants acquired in March.

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Why Mike Zimmer is back in his element as the Cowboys' DC

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Zimmer has turned bad defenses around, but the hope is he'll take a "pretty darn good" Cowboys D to another level in 2024.

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How the Steelers' Keeanu Benton, others are benefiting from Cam Heyward's absence

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As mandatory minicamp nears, the void caused by Heyward's absence is having a ripple effect.

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Tuesday 28 May 2024

2024 NFL season: 100 things to know with 100 days until Week 1 kickoff; key games, stories, odds, predictions

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Everything you need to know about the upcoming season

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'We want to put defenses in a bind': Texans plan to deploy WR trio of Diggs, Collins, Dell

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Houston coach DeMeco Ryans is ready to open up the playbook with Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell.

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Monday 27 May 2024

Ranking every RB room in the NFL by tiers: Christian McCaffrey, 49ers headline top backfield group

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Here's a look at where each running back room stacks up in the NFL

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How Bucs' Antoine Winfield Jr. manifested being the highest-paid DB in NFL history

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The Tampa Bay safety learned manifestation from his father and used that to help him become the highest-paid defensive back ever.

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'I want them talking about everything:' How Lamar Jackson, Ravens are motivated by AFC title loss

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The reigning NFL MVP says the loss -- one game out from the Super Bowl -- has put "a little chip on our shoulder."

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Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor together is an exciting notion in Indianapolis

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Emerging offensive stars and a healthy Taylor have Colts coach Shane Steichen thinking big.

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Sunday 26 May 2024

Start of something new? Patriots' Drake Maye bonding with his two rookie receivers

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Maye's relationship with Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker was one key takeaway during organized team activities.

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Saturday 25 May 2024

Saquon Barkley quickly building chemistry with Jalen Hurts; how new RB is already becoming an Eagles leader

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Barkley and Hurts are on the same page as Barkley becomes engrained into the team's culture

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Veteran C Price retires after 'terrifying' blood clot

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Former first-round draft pick Billy Price announced his retirement from the NFL due to the potential of complications from a blood clot.

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With Tyler Boyd gone and Tee Higgins' future uncertain, young Bengals WRs eye opportunity

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Jermaine Burton, Trenton Irwin and Charlie Jones might get a look at starting in the slot.

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Friday 24 May 2024

Ravens move this former Patriots quarterback to wide receiver during 2024 OTAs

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Malik Cunningham followed Lamar Jackson out of Louisville

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'He is a man on a mission': Dan Campbell calls WR Williams most improved at Lions OTAs

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Detroit wideout Williams has been focused since the 2023 season ended. And the team has taken notice.

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How much will Steelers offense improve with Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith? It can't get worse, can it?

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Few teams overhauled their offense quite like the Steelers this offseason

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Will the Jets let Sauce Gardner shadow No. 1 WRs? The All-Pro CB is ready for the challenge

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Jets coach Robert Saleh said he's open to letting his No. 1 corner follow top receivers in Year 3.

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Thursday 23 May 2024

Best-case scenario for teams after big offseason moves: Derrick Henry lifts Ravens, Saquon Barkley runs wild

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Here's a glass-half-full look at how things could play out for teams who made big offseason moves

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Why the Jaguars want to decrease Travis Etienne Jr.'s work load in 2024

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Jacksonville will look to increase Tank Bigby's role in the running game to take load off Etienne.

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Wednesday 22 May 2024

Field Yates' fantasy football PPR rankings: Top 100 for 2024

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Field Yates provides his top 100 for the upcoming fantasy football season.

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Rams RB Kyren Williams won't take part in offseason program due to foot injury, out until training camp

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Willians is taking care of a foot issue

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Will Caleb Williams shake up the NFC North? What's new in the NFL's most interesting division?

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Our NFC North reporters break down the biggest offseason additions, surprises, roster holes and QB situations for 2024.

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From rookie corners to receiver options: What to watch at Lions minicamp

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The Lions will get a first look at their revamped secondary, an offseason priority, at mandatory minicamp.

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Tuesday 21 May 2024

NFL eyeing Australia for possible regular season game with this team in 2025 or 2026, per report

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The NFL could soon be headed Down Under

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From college 'YAC King' to guest at Aaron Rodgers' mansion, Jets rookie Malachi Corley isn't wasting time

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Minutes after he was drafted, New York's newest receiver was convincing Rodgers to let him stay at his house during training camp.

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'Speed, violence and finish': Nick Sorensen hopes to get 49ers defense back to being elite

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The 49ers' D was good statistically last year, but Sorensen aims to make it great in his first year as coordinator.

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Monday 20 May 2024

Jim Otto, Hall of Fame center known as 'The Original Raider,' dies at age 86

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Otto was one of the NFL's all-time great centers

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Giants QB Tommy DeVito still has a chip on his shoulder

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DeVito enters his second season behind Daniel Jones and free agent addition Drew Lock.

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Sunday 19 May 2024

Tom Brady makes surprise appearance at Ford Field for UFL game between Showboats and Panthers

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Is Brady getting an early start in his new gig?

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Can Jets rookie Olu Fashanu become another 'Brick' in the wall?

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After signing offensive tackle Tyron Smith, the Jets are hoping their first-rounder will be his successor.

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Saturday 18 May 2024

Kirk Cousins on investigation into alleged tampering by Falcons: 'There's not a whole lot there'

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Two of the most high-profile signings remain under investigation

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Cardinals' B.J. Ojulari explains why he was willing to give up his jersey number to Marvin Harrison Jr.

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Ojulari and Harrison wore the same number in college

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'Pulled off the impossible': Behind the scenes of the Chargers' Sims-themed schedule release

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The Los Angeles Chargers 2024 schedule release video is set in the world of "The Sims," a life simulation video game series.

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Will Bo Nix be the Broncos' answer and live up to the fan base's expectations?

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With rookie minicamp behind him, the quarterback's onfield work has officially begun -- as has speculation about whether he'll start.

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Friday 17 May 2024

Fantasy football: 10 most impactful offseason moves

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After a busy couple of months in the NFL, Liz Loza lists the moves that meant the most in the fantasy world this offseason.

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Thursday 16 May 2024

2024 NFL schedule breakdown for all 32 teams: One good thing and one bad thing each team will face this season

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There is both good and bad to every team's 2024 NFL schedule

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Raiders ready to experience the two-tight end life after drafting Brock Bowers

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Expect the Raiders to frequently use 12 personnel with Bowers and Michael Mayer, with Bowers lining up all over the field.

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Wednesday 15 May 2024

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Regrading 2021 NFL Draft: Lions, Broncos hauls look even greater; Jets, Bears miss big on franchise QBs

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Pete Prisco looks back at his 2021 draft grades; here are his new marks

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2024 NFL schedule: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to host Bengals in Week 2 on CBS

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We now know Kansas City's first two games of the season

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Vikings took a 'swing for a great player' in Dallas Turner despite big cost in draft

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Minnesota felt it was worth spending a historic amount of draft capital in order to select Turner No. 17 overall.

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Monday 13 May 2024

NFL Schedule Release 2024: Where to watch schedule release show, what we know heading into schedule unveil

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How to watch the NFL schedule release Wednesday night

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Chiefs to open Super Bowl defense vs. Ravens

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The Ravens will play at the Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 5 in the first regular-season game of the 2024 season, the NFL announced.

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Tyler Boyd signing shows Titans still looking to add even after big offseason

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Tennessee continues to add an influx of talent to its roster and plans to fill more holes with veterans.

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Sunday 12 May 2024

Patriots planning to have joint practice with this familiar team during training camp, per report

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The Patriots and Eagles are planning a joint practice

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'Too much talent' to pass up: Why the Patriots drafted QB Joe Milton III in the sixth round

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Even after drafting Drake Maye at No. 3, the Pats took another QB. Here's why, plus notes out of New England.

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Saturday 11 May 2024

Why hasn't Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. signed the NFLPA's licensing agreement? Here's what we know

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Here's a breakdown of the agreements that have impacted the early days of the Arizona rookie's NFL career.

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Friday 10 May 2024

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy flashes speed at rookie minicamp

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The Chiefs traded with the Bills to move up and draft Worthy with the No. 28 pick in last month's draft.

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Thursday 9 May 2024

Seeking rebound, WR Robinson signs with Giants

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The Giants have signed wide receiver Allen Robinson, who was released by the Steelers in March after one subpar season.

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Is Adonai Mitchell misunderstood? Why Colts weren't fazed by questions about his character

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The Colts historically have focused on drafting high-character players and didn't appear concerned.

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Wednesday 8 May 2024

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders one of three QBs taken in first round; three defenders picked in top four

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A defensive-heavy draft one year after the first defender wasn't taken until No. 15 overall

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Thunder, Celtics dominate Game 1s; who will meet Dortmund in Champions League final?

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The top seeds held serve in impressive fashion

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2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: Brock Purdy, Jordan Love crack top 10 in first post-draft pecking order

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Assessing every team's starting QB ahead of camp

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NFC East outlook: QB updates, biggest additions and offseason buzz

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Our NFC East reporters break down the biggest offseason additions, surprises, roster holes and QB situations for 2024.

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Timberwolves dominate, Knicks win another thriller; PSG vs. Dortmund UCL semifinals preview

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Minnesota cruised against the defending champs while New York got some luck

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2024 NFL Draft reaction: Predicting Rookies of the Year, bounce-back teams, 2025 No. 1 overall pick and more

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Seven rookies were selected to the NFL Pro Bowl last year

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Snee rejoining Giants as scout, sources confirm

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Chris Snee, a two-time Super Bowl champ and former All Pro guard for the Giants, is rejoining the organization as a scout, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Have the Jaguars improved since late-season collapse? Four key offseason takeaways to consider

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The Jaguars were active in free agency and the NFL draft. Here's where they stand at four key areas that were once a weakness.

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Monday 6 May 2024

2024 NFL Draft: Michael Penix Jr., Brock Bowers and other surprise selections we should have seen coming

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Las Vegas took Brock Bowers after selecting a tight end in last year's second round

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Rookie DT Michael Hall Jr. could be perfect fit for Browns' defense

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Cleveland took the Ohio State defensive tackle with the belief he can bring a pass rush on the interior.

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NFL experts debate the 2024 draft: Best picks and biggest head-scratchers

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Our experts weigh in on the draft's biggest questions. Which teams made the best and worst picks?

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Sunday 5 May 2024

Veteran NFL running back announces retirement after eight seasons with four different teams

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Duke Johnson, a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, played for four teams in eight seasons

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JJ Watt leaves door open for return if Texans, DeMeco Ryans 'absolutely need it'

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Watt is somewhat open to returning to Houston and coming off of his couch should a specific situation occur

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J.J. Watt: I'd return if Texans 'absolutely need it'

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J.J. Watt said Saturday that he'd return to play this season for the Texans but only if DeMeco Ryans absolutely needs it.

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How an email, Facebook and Fan Controlled Football landed Qwan'tez Stiggers on the Jets

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New York crossed the Canadian border to find the 2024 fifth-round pick who never played football in college.

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Saturday 4 May 2024

Friday 3 May 2024

Knicks, Pacers advance, leaving Bucks, 76ers with big questions; Kentucky Derby picks

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Jalen Brunson and T.J. McConnell were Game 6 heroes for New York and Indiana

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Forecasting QB competitions after 2024 NFL Draft: Broncos, Patriots poised to open with rookie signal-callers

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An early look at potential camp battles

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Why the Ravens declined eight trade offers to draft CB Nate Wiggins

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Baltimore never thought the corner would fall to it at No. 30, but the team now has what it thinks is the best defender in this year's class.

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Thursday 2 May 2024

2024 NFL Draft: How Panthers, Texans and other teams helped QBs still on rookie-scale contracts

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Adding building blocks through the draft is paramount for the success of young QBs

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Not splashy, but necessary: The Steelers' rebuilt offensive line completes changed offensive identity

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The Steelers picked probable O-line starters with their first two picks of the 2024 draft. Those moves might not be splashy, but it matters.

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Meet the 2025 NFL draft class: Early questions on the top QBs

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Our experts answer questions about next year's draft prospects.

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Wednesday 1 May 2024

Ranking NFC teams following 2024 NFL Draft: 49ers still class of the conference; Lions, Eagles right behind

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Who are the best teams in the NFC after the NFL Draft?

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Barnwell: Does trading up in the NFL draft actually work? What we can learn from 242 past deals

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Trading up isn't simply a pass/fail conversation, but there often is a clear winner. Here's what previous NFL draft deals can teach us.

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No Aiyuk or Samuel trade, so now what for the 49ers? We answered six questions

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Trade chatter about Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel dominated 49ers' draft discussion, but how real was it? We dove in.

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Kansas bill to lure Chiefs, Royals doesn't see vote

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Some Kansas lawmakers see a chance to lure the Chiefs and Royals across the Missouri border, but an effort to help the teams finance new stadiums in the state fizzed over concerns about how it might look to taxpayers.

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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. ...