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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Chris Jones led crowd chants for a three-peat, it was fun for Kansas City Chiefs fans to envision what could happen in February of 2025. After Jones (perhaps inebriated) said he would be back for the 2024 season, you could forgive an exuberant Chiefs fan for dreaming of a third consecutive Super Bowl parade and …

Bears add much-needed help on both sides of ball in latest mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Super Bowl is over, and the Kansas City Chiefs are repeat champions. Now the real fun begins for the fanbases of the other 31 NFL franchises, as wild speculation teases naive hopefulness for the next seven months. The Chicago Bears …

Josh Allen reacts after hearing the Guardian has picked the Bills to win the Super Bowl. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP As we headed into the 2023 NFL season, Taylor dominated the headlines. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was holding out for a contract extension, to build his own generational wealth and alter the running back market as we know it. By …

Purdy’s first full season as 49ers’ starting QB ‘most impressive’ Shanahan’s seen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy’s 2023 NFL season, his first full campaign as the 49ers’ starting quarterback, could not have gone better. For the most part. A win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII certainly would have been the perfect way …

When Brian Callahan became the Titans head coach last month, the Browns allowed Brian’s father, Bill, out of his contract to join his son as Tennessee’s offensive line coach. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski recently explained that as an organization, the Browns didn’t want to stand in the way of a father working for his son. On Wednesday, Brian Callahan …

The Saints are hiring Rick Dennison as their run game coordinator, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reports. Dennison has a long history with the Kubiak family, having worked with new Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s father, Gary, in both Houston and Denver. Gary Kubiak and Dennison also were teammates with the Broncos from 1983-90. Dennison, 65, last coached in 2021, …

49ers QB Purdy shares regrets from SB58 loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Does Brock Purdy have any regrets about the 49ers’ performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl LVIII loss on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium? Purdy, who spoke in front of a gaggle of reporters on Tuesday at the 49ers’ facilities, believes …

Why RG3 believes Purdy was NFL’s best QB in 2023 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy finished fourth in NFL MVP voting, but one former quarterback believes 49ers’ signal-caller was the gold standard at the position during the 2023 season. Robert Griffin III — who won 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with 49ers coach …

Bears cut two key veteran leaders originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are cutting ties with longtime free safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair. That makes both players free agents now and gives them the opportunity to sign with a team before the rest of the free agent market opens for negotiations on March 11. Jackson …

Here’s what the Bears’ cap space looks like after cutting Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears made a surprising double move on Friday, cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. The moves to cut the longtime veterans were executed to free up cap space for the offseason, as both Whitehair …

Few believe that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks without having an idea as to the identity of his successor. Some around the league think Shanahan will eventually hire former Rams defensive coordinator and Chargers head coach Brandon Staley. Staley was fired by the Chargers during the 2023 season, after a Thursday night blowout loss to the …

CMC admits he keeps replaying early Super Bowl fumble in his head originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey still is kicking himself for fumbling on the 49ers’ first drive of their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco’s offense marched down the field with ease on the opening drive, totaling 35 yards on …

Who is the longest-tenured Chicago Bears player? Patrick Scales takes the crown originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After the Bears cut longtime veterans Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair in a cap space move on Friday, they cut two of the longer-tenured Bears players to remain on the team in the present day. Then-general manager Ryan Pace selected Whitehair in …

The Seahawks are hiring Rams passing game specialist Jake Peetz for the same job, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. He joins Mike Macdonald’s new staff to work with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Peetz, 40, was a candidate for the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator job after working with Baker Mayfield as part of the Rams’ staff in 2022. He was LSU’s …

Former Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael has been hospitalized. His family announced the development on Thursday. Via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, McMichael’s family initially thought he had pneumonia. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection and placed in intensive care. “Continued prayers are appreciated for Steve’s speedy recovery,” McMichael’s family said in its statement. Last week, it was announced …