Monthly Archives: July 2024

Arthur Blank on tampering: The organization made a couple procedural mistakes

Back in June, the Falcons were hit with a relatively light punishment for tampering with three players on the eve of free agency — including quarterback Kirk Cousins. Atlanta had to forfeit its original fifth-round pick and pay a $250,000 fine. General Manager Terry Fontenot was also fined $50,000. Speaking to the media for the first time since the NFL’s …

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Eagles add another veteran offensive lineman during training camp

Eagles add another veteran offensive lineman during training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles have signed veteran interior offensive lineman Nick Gates. This move is just the latest to bolster the Eagles’ offensive line depth and it comes after five training camp practices are already gone. In a corresponding move, the Eagles released cornerback Mario Goodrich, who …

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Hairston, Walker among nation’s top defenders

Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston and defensive lineman Deone Walker were among 75 Division I FBS players named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given to college football’s top defensive standout every year since 1993, the Football Writers Association of America and Charlotte Touchdown Club announced Tuesday. The juniors, both Detroit natives, each have a chance …

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Willie Snead, Greedy Williams among players trying out for Dolphins

The Dolphins brought in four wide receivers and four defensive backs for tryouts on Tuesday, with veteran wide receiver Willie Snead and defensive back Greedy Williams the most notable names on the list. Snead has been in the NFL since 2014 and had stints with the Browns, Panthers, Saints, Ravens, Raiders and 49ers. He was a solid contributor early in …

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A.J. Klein announces his retirement

Veteran linebacker A.J. Klein has played his final NFL snap. Klein announced his retirement in a post to Instagram on Tuesday. The announcement comes as NFL training camps unfold without him for the first time since 2013. The Panthers made Klein a fifth-round choice that year and he spent four seasons in Carolina before moving on to the Saints for …

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Ravens sign Quincy Roche, put Malik Hamm on IR

The Ravens made a couple of moves involving linebackers on Tuesday. They have signed Quincy Roche to the 90-man roster. Malik Hamm was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Roche was a 2021 sixth-round pick by the Steelers, but he failed to make the cut to 53 players and wound up being claimed off waivers by the Giants. …

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Report: Matthew Judon was absent from Patriots’ facility on Tuesday

On Monday, Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon seemed to launch an in-camp hold-in, shifting from practicing to not practicing once the team put pads on. On Tuesday, Judon was nowhere to be seen at the team’s facility. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, multiple players said they didn’t see Judon at work on Tuesday. Reiss notes that it’s unclear whether he …

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Brock Purdy focused on 2024, not his contract after this season

Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa are among the quarterbacks to receive long-term extensions this offseason. Dak Prescott could be next. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is in line for a big pay day after this season. Predictably, though, Purdy said he isn’t thinking about that, and he certainly isn’t talking about it. “That’s great. I’m happy for those guys,” …

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Jordan Love is ready to take the next leap | Football 301

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss how Jordan Love’s play grew in 2023 and how he’s ready to take the next leap. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript The difference between him and Tu is that I do …

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