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Chris Grier: Dolphins knew OBJ had “procedure” that could keep him from being ready Week 1
In the NFL, mysteries invite speculation. And there’s a true mystery regarding Dolphins receiver Odell Beckham Jr. He signeda $3 million deal with the team and passed the physical, as far as anyone knows. But he then failed to pass his pre-training camp physical, landing on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He participated in some of the team’s offseason …
Read More »Krys Barnes back on Cardinals roster, Elijah Jones to injured reserve
The Cardinals did some roster gymnastics and the result is the return of linebacker Krys Barnes to the 53-man roster. Barnes was released on Tuesday and he returned to the practice squad Wednesday for a brief layover before Thursday’s move back to the active roster. Cornerback Elijah Jones went on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Barnes had 55 tackles …
Read More »Report: Aiyuk, 49ers agree to four-year, $120M contract extension
Report: Aiyuk, 49ers agree to four-year, $120M contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After many months of uncertainty, the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are sticking together, after all. The 49ers and Aiyuk completed an at-times contentious contract negotiation by agreeing to a new four-year, $120 million deal, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported Thursday, citing …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers agree to 4-year, $120 million extension that ends holdout and trade drama
For a while, it seemed like Brandon Aiyuk was going to play for someone other than the San Francisco 49ers this season. We just didn’t know where. But after all the trade speculation and back-and-forth drama, Aiyuk is staying put. Per multiple media reports, the wide receiver will be staying with the 49ers, agreeing to a four-year, $120 million extension …
Read More »49ers, Brandon Aiyuk strike deal on four-year extension
The clock struck 12. The deal is done. In a deadline-driven industry, the deadline finally arrived for the 49ers. And they moved to their bottom-line position. And receiver Brandon Aiyuk took the deal. PFT has confirmed that the 49ers and Aiyuk have agreed to terms on a four-year, $120 million extension. Adding in his pre-existing 2024 salary of $14.1 million, …
Read More »Drake Maye “not disappointed” at not starting opener but wants to play
Drake Maye might be ready, but the Patriots aren’t ready for the rookie quarterback to start yet. Coach Jerod Mayo said “a lot of factors led to this choice.” Mayo didn’t say it, but the state of the Patriots’ offensive line surely played a part. David Carr, the No. 1 pick in 2002, was ruined as a rookie when he …
Read More »Final predictions for every NFC team: Vikings, Cowboys, Eagles & more | Football 301
Nate Tice and Matt Harmon join forces to preview every team in the NFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season. The duo start with the loaded NFC North, as Matt pushes back on Nate’s Sam Darnold hype, Nate loves the …
Read More »Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback
Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett showed enough in the preseason for coach Sean McVay to be comfortable with him as the primary backup for the first two weeks of the season. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Quarterback Stetson Bennett got the news from Rams coach Sean McVay in a Houston hotel elevator. It was the morning of the Rams’ …
Read More »Broncos sign ILB Kristian Welch, waive ILB Levelle Bailey
The Broncos signed inside linebacker Kristian Welch, the team announced Thursday. They waived inside linebacker Levelle Bailey in a corresponding move. Welch, a fifth-year player, was released by the Packers on Tuesday despite tying for the team lead with 16 tackles in the preseason and leading the NFL with two interceptions. He has appeared in 57 games with the Packers …
Read More »Rugby players who tried to crack the NFL
Louis Rees-Zammit and Travis Clayton are the latest players to have quit rugby to pursue a career in the NFL. It has proved a difficult task. Only Jordan Mailata has managed to make the transition. “It recalibrates what you think is hard,” says Christian Scotland-Williamson, one of those who missed out. So as Rees-Zammit and Clayton prepare for the next …
Read More »Preseason ratings up slightly in 2024
The NFL does so well that even its games that don’t mean anything still draw plenty of viewers. Even with major events like the Olympics going on. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the total TV and digital audience for the 2023 preseason averaged 1.93 million viewers, up slightly from last year’s 1.91 million average. This year, the Hall …
Read More »Dak Prescott says Jerry Jones’ remarks on contract negotiations don’t ‘hold weight’ with him
With the 2024-25 NFL campaign set to kick off next week, it looks increasingly likely that the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott won’t reach agreement on a contract extension before the season begins. As a result, Prescott’s contract status will loom over the Cowboys throughout the season. If Prescott doesn’t play well or the team is disappointing, the question …
Read More »2024 All-NFC Team: Cowboys, Eagles, 49ers dominate lineup of best QB, WRs, coaches, other key spots
Getty Images The 2024 NFL season is finally upon us. Before long, we’ll be knee-deep in new storylines as the race for the next Lombardi Trophy gets underway. And most of those storylines will center on which special players are driving the playoff race. Speaking of star talent, the NFC in particular is loaded with elite playmakers. In anticipation of …
Read More »Joey Bosa underwent hand surgery earlier this month
Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa broke his left hand in an Aug. 4 joint practice with the Rams, he said Thursday. He required surgery to repair the fracture. Bosa has been wearing a club on his hand, allowing him to practice, but doesn’t expect to wear it much longer. He has played only 14 games the past two seasons combined, …
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