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Getty Images In the midst of the chaos in Kansas City on Wednesday, Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith did what he could to help calm a young boy. Smith shared his WWE replica championship belt with a young boy as they took shelter during a mass shooting in the closing moments of the team’s Super Bowl parade. As shots rang out …

The Chicago Bears waived former All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair on Thursday. A fourth-round draft by Chicago in 2017, Jackson had 15 interceptions and returned three for touchdowns in seven seasons. He also ran back three fumble recoveries for scores. Jackson was All-Pro in 2018 when he had six interceptions and returned two for TDs. He …

Eagles center Jason Kelce has not retired. While many think he will, the door remains open. Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata believes it should be closed. “There’s no shot,” Mailata told NBC Sports Philadelphia during Super Bowl week, via CBSSports.com. “You’re telling me he’s going shirts off in the games, gambling in the casinos, he’s coming back? No way. He’s having …

In the revolving door of NFL assistant coaching tenures, Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel will have yet another defensive coordinator. The Dolphins introduced Anthony Weaver as their defensive play-caller on Thursday. The 43-year-old Weaver joins the Dolphins after serving as the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive line coach the past three seasons. “I think of coaching as like service work,” Weaver said. …

The Kansas City Chiefs are now in elite company as back-to-back Super Bowl champions. They’re one Super Bowl win away from becoming the first team to win three-peat.  Prior to the Chiefs, eight teams had won back-to-back titles, but none of them were able to win three straight Super Bowls. In the 104-year history of the NFL, only the 1929-31 …

Getty Images The Washington Commanders have undergone many major changes since the conclusion of the regular season, and those changes continued with the hiring of a new assistant general manager. Former Detroit Lions senior director of player personnel Lance Newmark will serve as the Commanders assistant GM for the 2024 season. The first full offseason under owner Josh Harris has …

As the Seahawks set to enter a new era with head coach Mike Macdonald at the helm, it appears Seattle is not willing to cut veteran quarterback Geno Smith loose just yet. The Seahawks have reportedly informed Smith, who has been the team’s starter for the past two seasons, that they’re keeping him on the roster — at least beyond …

The Bears have moved on from two of their veteran players. Chicago announced on Thursday that the club has released offensive lineman Cody Whitehair and safety Eddie Jackson. Both Whitehair and Jackson had one year remaining on their respective contracts. The Whitehair release will save the Bears $9.15 million against the cap. The Jackson release will save $12.56 million against …

Getty Images Kliff Kingsbury will reportedly have full control of the Washington Commanders offense entering the 2024 NFL season. Asked Thursday to describe his ideal quarterback for the job, Kingsbury went an unconventional route with his response. “Uh, the Chiefs quarterback,” he joked to reporters, alluding to three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes. “No, um, I do think the game — …

Report: Bengals expected to franchise tag star WR Tee Higgins originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The group of veteran wide receivers who could hit NFL free agency next month is pretty strong, even though the top player on many rankings might not get to the open market. Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tee Higgins is able to become an unrestricted free agent, …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 15, 2024, 03:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 A third of the way through the season, the fantasy hockey finish-line is beginning to appear, however faintly, on the horizon. We’re well past the point of waiting for players to “warm up” or hit their “true potential” at this stage. Perhaps aside …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will take a few days to recover from the pain of losing yet another Super Bowl. Soon after, both will get down to the tough task of once again putting together a roster capable of getting back to the big game. Lynch said …

Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver held his first press conference since landing the job on Thursday and he shared one detail of his plans for the unit next season. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey rarely moved from the right side of the field while playing for former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio in 2023. Weaver called Ramsey the “”ultimate chess piece” on Thursday …

Emily Kaplan, ESPNFeb 15, 2024, 03:10 PM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Connor Bedard is returning to the Blackhawks lineup on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, sources told ESPN. The return is earlier than expected for Bedard, who fractured his jaw six weeks ago. The Blackhawks had initially penciled in next week for a return. Thursday’s …

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter.  The Chiefs were supposed to be celebrating their Super Bowl win on Wednesday, but instead, tragedy struck after gunfire rained down near the conclusion of the parade. We’ll be covering the latest details on the incident today, plus some other NFL news.  Here’s your daily reminder to tell all your …