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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been dealing with hamstring tightness that caused him to miss practice time last week and it could keep him off the field for some of this week as well. Head coach Sean McVay said last Thursday that he expected Stafford to return to practice this week, but he was less certain about the plan for …

PHILADELPHIA — After a rainy start to the weekend, the sun shined brightly on a crisp Sunday morning at the NovaCare Complex. The Philadelphia Eagles are entering their final week of training camp and open practices, having practices in five of the next six days before their preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings.  This practice was one of the longest …

Stephon Gilmore agrees to 1-year contract with Vikings: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group. Gilmore will get $7 …

Minshew Mania is back for 2024, with the Las Vegas Raiders naming Gardner Minshew as the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday that Minshew won the starting job over second-year QB Aidan O’Connell. Minshew signed a two-year deal with the Raiders in March. The 28-year-old quarterback started one of two preseason games for …

Why Patriots traded Matthew Judon to Falcons instead of Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Before the Patriots practiced on Sunday, Eliot Wolf met with reporters for the first time since trading pass-rusher Matthew Judon to Atlanta last week, explaining that it was a “difficult” decision for him. “We have to weigh now, the future, what’s best …

Gardner Minshew will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback going into the season, coach Antonio Pierce said Sunday.  Minshew beat out Aidan O’Connell for the starting spot. O’Connell started 10 games for the Raiders as a rookie last season after Pierce was named interim head coach following the firing of Josh McDaniels. Pierce’s interim tag was removed following the …

The 2024 NFL Draft became the first ever with six quarterbacks selected in the first 12 picks, which left the Las Vegas Raiders, who had pick No. 13, hung out to dry.  After two preseason games and the team’s entire offseason program, head coach Antonio Pierce said he would make the decision to name either journeyman Gardner Minshew, who they …

In Roob’s Random Observations: The biggest surprise in Eagles training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The biggest surprise of training camp, an impressive unheralded running back and a fascinating Nick Foles stat. As we get ready for the final few days of training camp, the preseason finale against the Vikings and roster cutdown day, here’s this weekend’s installment …

Bears 53-man roster projection: How injuries, win vs. Bengals impact outlook? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ preseason slate has just one game left after their 27-3 pasting of the Cincinnati Bengals’ second- and third-teams at Soldier Field on Saturday. Quarterback Caleb Williams had an uneven day but finished with a wave of brilliance that will likely be …

Anticipation has been building for Olympic flag football, the newest event in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Given that the event will happen before the start of the 2028 NFL season, the opportunity exists for current pro players to take part in the flag football tournament. The notion that NFL players will step on the field and immediately …

Eagles training camp observations: Lane Johnson is still really important originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles had a lengthy practice in full pads on Sunday morning at the NovaCare Complex that lasted 1 hour and 53 minutes. This was also a scrimmage day to create game-like situations. During a good chunk of practice, the coaches who are normally …

USATSI PHILADELPHIA — A physical day of practice for the Philadelphia Eagles led to their starting right guard leaving early in the team drills. Mekhi Becton left practice with a right leg injury, as the Eagles starting right guard appeared to be favoring that side when he headed into the locker room.  Becton does wear a brace on his right …

For the second straight week, quarterback Stetson Bennett IV took every snap of a preseason game. This time around, it went better than last weekend’s four-interception performance. Bennett completed 17 of 31 passes for 213 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and only one interception. He had a second turnover on a fumble. Coach Sean McVay has said he needs …

The effort of 2020 first-round draft pick Mekhi Becton to remake his career has hit a rough patch. Via Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Becton exited practice on Sunday with an apparent right leg injury. After leaving the field, Becton eventually limped to the locker room. The eleventh overall pick of the Jets four years ago, Becton has moved …

One of the last prominent NFL free agents is off the board after cornerback Stephon Gilmore reportedly agreed to sign a one-year deal worth a maximum $10 million with the Minnesota Vikings, ESPN reported Sunday morning. Gilmore, 33, spent last season with the Dallas Cowboys, registering two interceptions, 13 passes defended and 68 combined tackles. Minnesota recently traded CB and …