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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 …

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 will make the decision to name either journeyman Gardner Minshew, who they signed to …

After the Patriots played the Eagles on Thursday night, head coach Jerod Mayo was asked about the team’s offensive line play and he said we “have to get better as a whole, as a unit” before the regular season. Those comments came a week after Mayo said that first-round pick Drake Maye only played six snaps in the preseason opener …

Jaren Hall had become the forgotten man on Minnesota’s quarterback depth chart. He gave everyone a reminder of his presence on Saturday in Cleveland. Hall, a fifth-round pick from BYU in 2023, completed four of five passes for two touchdowns, 87 yards, and a perfect passer rating of 158.3. “Days like this you just cherish forever,” Hall told reporters. “It’s …

The Browns wrap the preseason next weekend, with a trip to Seattle. And the plan remains for quarterback Deshaun Watson to play — despite a noticeable lack of healthy players to block for him. With starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. still recovering from last year’s season-ending knee injury, the Browns lost No. 2 and No. 3 on the depth …

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was hoping that either Aidan O’Connell or Gardner Minshew would play so well in training camp and the preseason that it was obvious he had earned the starting quarterback job in Las Vegas. But that hasn’t happened. Pierce acknowledged after Saturday night’s preseason loss to the Cowboys that neither of his quarterbacks had been perfect, …

Getty Images Two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore is signing with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million that includes $7 million guaranteed, his agent confirmed to ESPN. This comes after the veteran visited with the franchise earlier in the week.  Gilmore, 33, will be playing on his fourth consecutive one-year deal, …