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The NFL has not eliminated the quarterback push play, a product of the rule that allows the ball carrier to be shoved by a teammate from behind. The new 2024 rule book nevertheless takes a small chunk out of the manner in which the play is executed. Here’s the new language, from Rule 7, Section 5 (position of players at …

Tristan Wirfs was a top offensive tackles from Day 1 of his NFL career. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs has a Super Bowl ring, three Pro Bowl nods and, now, the title of highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. The former first-round pick agreed to a record-breaking five-year, $140.63 million …

Devin Hester returning the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI for a touchdown remains one of the enduring highlights in Super Bowl history. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Seven men will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how …

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider It feels good to be back. The summer was far too quiet, so it’s refreshing to see training camp highlights on social media and know that there are preseason games on the horizon, commencing with Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game. In the spirit of getting back to football, why not get back to the arguing …

A video of Brandon Aiyuk, in a black hoodie and black pants, strolling across the San Francisco 49ers practice field this week and exchanging pleasantries with coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch was broken down like it was part of an episode of “CSI.” Did that mean everything was good with Aiyuk and the 49ers? That a new contract …

Eagles training camp notes: Mekhi Becton’s versatility, TE2, a contract year originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Mekhi Becton has really come around in a year. It was last May when Becton, then still with the New York Jets, infamously sent out the message: “I. AM. A. LEFT. TACKLE!!!” in a since-deleted tweet. A little over a year later, Becton …

Here’s a trivia question few fans will get right: Among running backs with at least 300 carries, who has the highest yards-per-carry average in NFL history? The answer is Rashaad Penny. Penny, who retired this week after a brief stint in training camp with the Panthers, had 348 carries for 1,951 yards in his NFL career, an average of 5.61 …

The Broncos have had a serious injury occur at Wednesday’s practice. According to multiple reporters on the scene, backup offensive lineman Quinn Bailey exited practice in an ambulance after going down with a right leg injury during a 9-on-7 run drill. Practice was paused as Bailey’s right leg was immediately placed in an air cast. He was placed on a …

The Sunday Ticket trial ultimately focuses on whether the NFL violated the antitrust laws by overpricing Sunday Ticket in order to encourage fans to watch games at no extra charge on CBS and Fox instead. Earlier in the trial, Fox executive Larry Jones testified, confirming that Fox didn’t like Sunday Ticket. On the ninth day of the case, former CBS …

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t been happy with some of the Jets’ offensive performance in recent training camp practices and he vocalized those feelings at times during the sessions. Video from Jets camp has also shown Rodgers having some animated conversations with wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Wilson was asked about those discussions during a Wednesday press conference and acknowledged that it …

When training camp began, Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said he was hopeful the team could work out new contracts for defenders Davon Godchaux and Matthew Judon. The club has now taken care of one of them. According to multiple reports, New England and Godchaux have reached an agreement on a two-year extension. The initial reports note Godchaux’s deal is …

The Patriots got a deal done with defensive tackle Davon Godchaux on Wednesday, but they still have one defensive player unhappy about his contract situation. Edge rusher Matthew Judon was in street clothes for Monday’s practice and he left the field after conversations with head coach Jerod Mayo, executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and director of player …

Broncos head coach Sean Payton offered an update on the injury suffered by offensive lineman Quinn Bailey on Wednesday afternoon. Bailey was placed in an air cast and loaded into an ambulance after injuring his leg at practice. That response suggested a serious injury and Payton said that was the case when he opened up his post-practice training camp. “It …

Saints linebacker Demario Davis injured his hamstring during individual drills Wednesday, Matthew Paras of nola.com reports. Davis did not participate in team drills. Saints coach Dennis Allen did not offer additional details on Davis’ injury. Davis joined the Saints as a free agent in 2018 and has not missed a game in five seasons in New Orleans. He has earned …

The Panthers were in need of running back help after the unexpected retirement of veteran Rashaad Penny on Tuesday. They filled that need Wednesday. Carolina announced the signing of running back Dillon Johnson. The undrafted rookie, who played at Mississippi State and Washington, was in camp with the Titans until last week. He ran for 1,195 yards and 16 touchdowns …