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The NFL is loaded with prominent and full-fledged superstar quarterbacks, with more potentially on the way.  That said, who’s the most fascinating of the bunch this season?  Colin Cowherd revealed his five “most interesting” signal-callers of 2024 on Friday’s edition of “The Herd.” Let’s get to it! 5. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 stats: 3,070 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, …

Khalil Herbert The Zero RB draft strategy has died more deaths than Jason Voorhees of Friday The 13th fame. Every summer, Zero RB is declared dead and buried. There is simply no way one can build a viable fantasy football roster without an elite running back or two (or three), the thinking goes. Fantasy managers have their funerals for the …

Eagles training camp observations: Playing through the rain originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was a rainy morning at the NovaCare Complex for Day 13 of training camp. In shorts and shells, the Eagles practiced for 1 hour and 43 minutes through some pockets of somewhat heavy precipitation. This was a “yellow” day as the Eagles ramp back up. …

The grass at Soldier Field is facing some scrutiny this morning ahead of the Bengals-Bears preseason game that is scheduled to kick off at noon local time. Bears General Manager Ryan Poles and assistant GM Ian Cunningham have been on the field before the game, looking at the turf and inspecting different areas in what is more than a standard …

Five 49ers to watch in Purdy’s anticipated preseason debut vs. Saints originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Originally, the 49ers figured to play few (if any) of their regulars in this week’s NFL preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. After all, the 49ers’ starters were expected to get the equivalent of two full games’ worth …

Ed “Too Tall” Jones faced two main obstacles during his 15-year career with the Dallas Cowboys. One was playing his entire career when the chop block was legal (it was finally outlawed the year after Jones retired). The other was the “America’s Team” label that forever changed the Cowboys’ franchise.  Jones, a former All-Pro defensive end, said the nickname created …

The Olympics are coming to Los Angeles in four years. When that happens, flag football will be an official event, for the first time ever. That development has caused plenty of NFL players to propose horning in on the action. A recent promo had Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing a flaming ball over the cauldron at the top of the …

Later today, quarterback Russell Wilson will make his preseason debut for the Steelers. It’s the culmination of a process that started after the Broncos released Wilson, and after the Steelers decided to sign him to a one-year, $1.21 million deal. In a recent feature regarding Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio asked coach Mike Tomlin whether he called Broncos coach …

PHILADELPHIA — The countdown toward the 53-man roster deadline is on. With just 10 days remaining until teams have to trim their rosters to 53 players, the Philadelphia Eagles will have some decisions to make regarding the depth chart and roster construction. While some players have made their push to make the 53-man roster, others are in danger of falling …

Getty Images Through his first seven NFL seasons, San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey has consistently been one of the best running backs in the league. Coming off of arguably his best season — during which he ran for a league-best 1,459 yards, led the NFL in touches (339) and total touchdowns (21) and was named Offensive Player of the …

You may or may not be ready for some football. Your rowdy friends may or may not be coming over. Regardless, there are 13 NFL preseason games today. Thirteen. Beyond the issue of triskaidekaphobia, it’s a lot of games for one day. Especially since there was only one on Thursday, none — NONE! — on Friday, and two on Sunday. …

Every week of the NFL schedule seemingly brings surprises, and that’s unsettling news for anyone making NFL survivor picks. Going out in Week 1 is the ultimate embarrassment for NFL knockout pool picks, but the year-to-year roster turnover means there are simply no guarantees in the NFL. There are no double-digit favorites in the Week 1 NFL odds, so there …

There’s just a little over three weeks before the first NFL Sunday of the 2024 regular season. First, teams need to wrap up their preseason, including the upcoming Week 2 slate. That lineup of pro football action includes the Dallas Cowboys playing on the road against 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and a Cleveland Browns defense that surrendered …

It’s next man up for the Minnesota Vikings.  While J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season has come to an abrupt and unfortunate end, Sam Darnold is hoping to adequately fill his shoes as the Vikings’ starting quarterback for the 2024 season. A big positive for Darnold is that he has the support of teammate and superstar receiver Justin Jefferson.  “It’s going very well,” …

USATSI The New York Giants are coming off a 6-11 campaign and will head into the 2024 NFL season with a new-look backfield after running back Saquon Barkley signed with the Eagles. New York still has quarterback Daniel Jones under center and the Giants have an over-under of 6.5 in the latest 2024 NFL win totals. The NFC East also …