Training camp stock watch: Pats run defense dominates physical practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots put the pads on for the first time last Monday. They’ve had six practices in soupy, 90-plus-degree heat. All were nearly two hours long. Five of them were in full pads. Following a mandated day off Sunday (teams are limited …
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Why Browns’ Jeudy would welcome trade for 49ers’ Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jerry Jeudy would welcome a change to the Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver room. Specifically in the form of 49ers Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Aiyuk. In speaking exclusively to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot, Jeudy was asked about the possibility of Cleveland trading for Aiyuk, who …
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Flag football will be in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the NFL has chosen its player to serve as the public figure for the event: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The league announced Monday that Hurts would be the Olympic flag football ambassador, posting a video of the quarterback promoting the 2028 Olympic Games. There will be …
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The Cardinals have made a roster move to formally end BJ Ojulari’s 2024 season. Arizona announced on Monday that Ojulari has been placed on injured reserve, after the edge rusher tore his ACL late last week. Ojulari, 22, was a second-round pick in the 2023 draft. He appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, playing 37 percent of Arizona’s …
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Why Hargrave is poised for ‘big jump’ in second 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Javon Hargrave is determined to improve his performance in 2024, and it’s a safe bet the two-time Pro Bowler will make good on his pledge and take a substantial leap in his second season with the 49ers. Hargrave recently …
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Last year, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers injured, receiver Allen Lazard eventually became a forgotten man in the Jets’ offense. He ultimately caught 23 passes for 311 yards, he was a healthy scratch for at least one game, and he likely would have been released but for a $10 million fully-guaranteed salary in 2024. With Rodgers back, so is Lazard. The …
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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, who made the game-winning field goal in Kansas City’s Super Bowl victory two years ago, has agreed on a four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. Butker announced the deal on X, saying: “There’s no place I’d rather be than with the Chiefs, excited to finalize a 4 year extension. To …
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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith returned to practice on Monday and he should be fine going forward. Smith missed several practices in a row last week with knee and hip injuries. But head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters after Monday’s session that it was “great” to have Smith back and the QB should be fine going forward. “As far as I …
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Turner proud of Mason’s growth after underwhelming start with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jordan Mason and 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner did not start off on the best of terms, but heading into the 2024 NFL season, the ball carrier has earned his coach’s trust and respect. As a rookie, Mason did …
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Eric Williams NFC West Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — In a joint scrimmage against the crosstown Rams on Sunday, Chargers backup quarterback Easton Stick tried to do his best Justin Herbert impersonation. Afterward, however, Stick acknowledged the obvious: It’s hard to mimic one of the most talented throwers in the NFL. “Once the ball is snapped, I can’t play like …
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) signed a large contract extension. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs have done such a fine job putting together their roster, they even have to pay their kicker. Harrison Butker is the highest-paid kicker in the NFL with a new contract extension agreed to on Monday, according …
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Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the Tennessee Titans. About the QB When the Titans’ new coaching staff met for the first time with Will Levis in the building, he took it upon himself to go find the meeting in the complex and introduce himself to the staff and …
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been officially charged with driving under the influence and faces a possible suspension from the NFL, according to a report from the Star Tribune on Monday. The charge for Addison stems from a July 12 arrest, which originally resulted in two misdemeanors after the DUI suspicion. In the scenario that Addison is convicted, …
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A week after pass rusher Matthew Judon pressed pause on practice when the Patriots put on pads, Judon addressed his decision to change course on a potential hold-in. “I gotta play,” Judon told reporters. on Monday, via Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston. “This ain’t nothing about practice. I gotta do what I’m contracted and obligated to do so I …
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If Sean McVay is having a hard time getting used to the NFL’s new kickoffs, imagine what everyone else will think of it. McVay, the Los Angeles Rams’ head coach, still doesn’t know what to make of the biggest new wrinkle for the NFL’s 2024 season. The NFL completely changed its kickoffs, adopting the approach from the XFL where the …
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