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Injuries are always part of the overall story in a given season. That said, the 2023 campaign brought several monumental injuries to some of the game’s top players, particularly under center. Right out of the gate, we saw Aaron Rodgers’ first year with the New York Jets last four snaps before he was done for the year due to a …

The Drake Maye Report: Mayo leaves door open for rookie to take QB job originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Jerod Mayo wants people to know that there’s still a quarterback competition underway in New England. “We still don’t know right now,” Mayo said Monday when asked who his starter will be. “We have another preseason game, and then …

Training camp stock watch: Thornton trending up after beating Gonzalez originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — It was just one play. But Jacoby Brissett is hoping to stash it away and remember how it went for the next time he finds that situation. There was 1:04 left on the clock and the Patriots were given no timeouts. The …

The preseason doesn’t usually give us very many memorable plays, but Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey gave us one Saturday night when he smashed a 66-yard field goal during Dallas’ 27-12 win over the Raiders.  The monster kick by Aubrey matched the NFL record, which was set by Justin Tucker in 2021, when he hit a 66-yard game-winner on the final play …

Last March, the Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Geno Smith to a three-year extension that included a base value of $25 million per season, with $40 million fully guaranteed at signing. Just 17 months later, he reportedly wants a new contract. During a recent interview with Puck Sports, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo said Smith’s camp has tried to talk about a new …

PHILADELPHIA — There was little doubt Sunday was Nakobe Dean’s best practice in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. This was coming off a string of really good practices after Dean used the summer to catch up following a foot injury that took away the end of last season and OTAs.  Dean was handed a starting linebacker job last year. He’s earning …

Cowing impresses 49ers teammates with big preseason game vs. Saints originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It wasn’t a high-powered showing from the first-team offense in the 49ers’ 16-10 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints, but Jacob Cowing made sure his presence was known. The rookie wide receiver caught four of his five targets for …

Fresh off a new four-year, $212.4 million deal, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is heading into the 2024 season with a lot of confidence. Some of that confidence is spreading into how he speaks about his experience in the NFL, including under former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. On Monday, the fifth-year quarterback opened up about about training under with his …

After 14 straight offensive players came off the board before the first defender in 2024, that’s going to change in a big way next spring. This year’s defensive tackle, cornerback and safety class already look special. While there’s no blue-chip quarterbacks just yet, there’s plenty of promise with four making this preseason top-50 big board. 1. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan …

PHILADELPHIA —  Devin White didn’t think too long when he was asked who the best pass protecting running back on the Philadelphia Eagles was. The linebacker hesitated, yet ultimately gave the answer. “I’d probably give it to Saquon,” White said. “He really sticking space in there, because that’s something he really wants to improve on in his game.” Pass protection …

The Week 1 NFL schedule does not feature any double-digit favorites, and only one team is favored by more than a touchdown in the Week 1 NFL odds. This adds a layer of complexity for fans competing in NFL office pools with friends and coworkers. There are also seven games with spreads of three points or smaller, so making NFL …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Even with months-long speculation of a trade percolating nationally, Brandon Aiyuk remains a regular spectator as the San Francisco 49ers move through the preseason. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk watched Sunday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints, a 16-10 49ers victory televised on FOX, from a suite with the rest of …

Lenoir to ‘shoot for the stars,’ has lofty goals for 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deommodore Lenoir, entering his fourth year in the league, aims to have a massive 2024 NFL season for the 49ers. The 24-year-old cornerback has been a rising star in San Francisco’s secondary over the past two seasons — after making only …

The Week 1 NFL schedule is a bettor’s dream. It’s a star-studded 16-game slate, which begins with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The action continues with Packers vs. Eagles in Brazil on Friday, followed by 13 games on Sunday, including Steelers vs. Falcons, Cowboys vs. Browns, …

Over the last couple seasons, few offenses in the NFL have been more dangerous than that of the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins ranked sixth in yards and 11th in points in 2022, then followed that up by ranking first and second, respectively, in 2023. With head coach Mike McDaniel scheming things up, Tua Tagovailoa throwing to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen …