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Getty Images Shortly after trading for pass rusher Matt Judon, the Atlanta Falcons made another splash by signing former All-Pro safety Justin Simmons. The Falcons officially announced the move Sunday. Simmons recently met with Atlanta and the New Orleans Saints.  Simmons was waived by the Broncos back in March in a cost-cutting move that saved the organization $14.5 million. That came after eight seasons …

USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals have locked down another member of their core with an extension. First, it was quarterback Joe Burrow.  On Friday, Cincy took care of kicker Evan McPherson, re-signing him to a three-year, $16.5 million deal, according to NFL Media. The $10 million he is set to earn in new money for the first year of the contract …

Minshew Mania is officially hitting Las Vegas. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce named Gardner Minshew the team’s starting quarterback in his Sunday video conference. “A lot of things went into it. It wasn’t based on [the preseason game] last night — there’s a lot of factors,” Pierce said, mentioning he, G.M. Tom Telesco, and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy discussed the …

If you thought the Tyreek Hill-Noah Lyles drama was over, you’re mistaken. The Miami Dolphins’ superstar wide receiver has been going back and forth with the Team USA sprinter and Olympic gold medalist all month, and now he has put the ball in Lyles’ court, telling him to “sign the contract” to race him. Lyles made headlines last year with …

Training camp stock watch: Drake Maye’s decisiveness on display originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Patriots coaches have long known about Drake Maye’s athleticism and arm strength. They learned about his ability to think through the game during the pre-draft period. Now they’re getting a feel for just how quickly he’s able to process behind the line of …

Deshaun Watson’s preseason debut remains on schedule. It’s still not known who will be blocking for the Cleveland Browns quarterback. Three more offensive tackles got hurt during Cleveland’s exhibition loss to Minnesota on Saturday, further depleting the vital position as the Browns wait for starters Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jack Conklin to return from season-ending injuries. Watson is set to …

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 …