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The Dallas Cowboys are set to break training camp Thursday and head back to Texas, but they are currently slated to do so without long-term extensions for either 2023 first-team All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb or 2023 second-team All-Pro quarterback Dak Prescott. Jerry and Stephen Jones have been clear all offseason that they have been carving out cap space to …

When the Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback on Wednesday, they put the finishing touches on the ultimate case study of how transferring can change a college football player’s life and a program’s trajectory. Without his epic two-year career reclamation effort at Oregon, there’s no telling where Nix would be now. And without Nix, it’s doubtful …

Caleb Williams reveals last instance he was nervous about a football game on new ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One thing Bears fans should know about quarterback Caleb Williams: he doesn’t get nervous before games. At least, that’s what the rookie told quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph ahead of their preseason game against the Bengals last Saturday. On …

Quarterbacks may be the most important players in the NFL, but wide receivers aren’t far behind. Unless you’re Patrick Mahomes, after all, you usually need at least one difference-making pass catcher to consistently challenge for the Super Bowl. Fortunately, plenty of teams actually have two! Which clubs belong in this special category? Which wide receiver tandems rank among the best …

Hello football fanatics, and welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  Not only are you halfway through the work week, but you’re just a day away from the start of the final week of the preseason. That’ll kick off tomorrow with a doubleheader featuring Colts-Bengals and Bears-Chiefs, which starts a four-day stretch of NFL action for us …

WATCH: Bears’ pursuit of Matthew Judon shown on ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Before the New England Patriots traded Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons for a third-round draft pick, they had another deal on the table for the star outside linebacker. The Chicago Bears also offered the Patriots a third-rounder, so what made Judon land with …

Injuries are unfortunately part of life in the NFL, and all 32 teams have been hit with issues throughout training camp and preseason. Some clubs, however, have been hit with more serious issues. Multiple starters have already suffered season-ending injuries, while others have their Week 1 availability in doubt. Below, we will list some of the most notable injuries from …

At long last, Sean Payton has officially named Bo Nix the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback for the 2024 season. Nix won the job over veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.  Nix is the first Broncos’ rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 since John Elway back in 1983 (via ESPN), and we all know that his career turned out. We …

The “hold-in” became a new tactic for players trying to get contract unhappiness addressed because of the harsh economic consequences of a holdout under the 2020 NFL collective bargaining agreement. Teams are required to fine players who aren’t on rookie contracts, such as New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick and San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams, $50,000 per …

Tuesday was a bad day at the office for Anthony Richardson. And if he wasn’t already aware of that fact, he was reminded of it several times by Bengals defenders who clearly took delight in the Colts quarterback’s plight.  Richardson, a former first-round pick who is entering his second year as the Colts’ starting quarterback, spent more time running than throwing …

Bears DC says Montez Sweat did something in practice he can’t recall seeing in 17 years of coaching experiences originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Montez Sweat turned a lot of heads when he joined the Bears last season and sparked a defensive resurgence. Earlier this week, however, defensive coordinator Eric Washington said Sweat did something …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter When Hollywood Brown suffered a collarbone injury in the first preseason game, Patrick Mahomes must have thought: Not this again.  This year was supposed to be different after Mahomes and Travis Kelce carried the offense last season. And though they both played about as well as they’ve ever played, the two Kansas City Chiefs stars …

Under three weeks remain, 18 days to be exact, between Wednesday and the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 NFL regular season opener on Sept. 8 at the Cleveland Browns. Both 2023 First Team All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who led the league with 135 catches last season, and 2023 Second Team All-Pro quarterback Dak Prescott, who led the NFL with 36 touchdown …

San Francisco 49ers star left tackle Trent Williams began his contract holdout last month at the beginning of training camp, and there haven’t been any major developments since. Brandon Aiyuk has been the one holding headlines hostage in The Bay, but it’s possible a resolution to Williams’ situation is coming very soon. During a recent appearance on FS1’s “Speak,” Williams’ …

Jason Fitz is joined by Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab to discuss all the latest around the NFL, including drama surrounding both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr, Charles’ insights from his training camp tour and making predictions for how many games a few key quarterbacks will start this season. The trio start with Tua Tagovailoa’s comments around his relationship …