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Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze deliver two-minute magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams’ NFL learning experience continued Tuesday at Halas Hall during the Bears’ third padded practice of training camp. The No. 1 overall pick was efficient and in control during a crisp 7-on-7 period, including a deep touchdown pass …

Eagles training camp observations: The pads are finally popping originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia And on the fifth day, there were pads. The Eagles’ ramp up period is over and on Tuesday they had their first fully padded practice of the summer. It was also their longest practice so far in training camp, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes. …

The NFL will have a new look this year when it comes to kickoffs. Owners voted this spring to overhaul the kickoff, hoping to revive a play that had little action last season after most kicks resulted in no returns while still prioritizing player safety. Owners also approved other rule changes, including banning the use of the “swivel hip-drop” tackle …

All of us anticipating Caleb Williams’ NFL on-field debut will have to wait a little longer. Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters Tuesday that Williams and the other Bears starters will not play in the Hall of Fame game on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET against the Houston Texans in Canton, Ohio. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent will start …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst As the calendar turns to August and football season inches closer, bettors start poking their heads out like characters in a Whac-A-Mole machine. Hell, I smile just thinking about betting pigskin again. Teams’ results a season ago combine with offseason narratives to shape win totals and future markets, and you can often find decent …

ECR stands for “Expert Consensus Ranking,” which means the average rankings of the fantasy football industry and is typically similar to ADP (which differs from site-to-site). This ongoing positional series will highlight some big differences between ECR and my own ranks. This embedded content is not available in your region. Quarterbacks I like more than consensus Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts …

In his first two NFL seasons, wide receiver Jameson Williams has shown flashes of the talent that made the Lions trade up in the draft to get him. But Williams’ overall production — 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns — is nowhere near what is expected of a 12th overall pick through two years. Williams says this offseason …

Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is ready to get on the field. Lloyd has been sidelined by a hip injury since the start of training camp, but head coach Matt LaFleur said at a Tuesday press conference that the fourth-round pick is set to do individual drills. Lloyd ran 116 times for 820 yards and nine touchdowns while at …

Defensive back Josiah Scott’s bid to make the Steelers came to an end on Tuesday. The team announced that they have released Scott off of their 90-man roster. They also cut wide receiver Marquez Callaway while signing cornerback Kyler McMichael and tight end Matt Sokol. Scott signed with the Steelers in January after his practice squad contract with the Eagles …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Every year, NFL clubs throw millions of dollars at players aiming to preserve continuity, get ahead of their books and improve their teams.  For the most part, we don’t question the mega deals thrown at bona-fide superstars. But there are always big contracts that give us a reason for pause, whether it’s because of a …

Perry: Judon not at Patriots’ practice facility amid contract dispute originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Matthew Judon situation appears to be escalating. The New England Patriots outside linebacker didn’t participate in Tuesday’s training camp practice, and our Phil Perry reports Judon wasn’t even at the team facility in Foxboro. Judon is seeking a new contract from the Patriots …

A second member of the 99 Club in Madden 25 was unveiled on Tuesday. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey received a 99 overall rating in the video game. McCaffrey, who is also the cover star for Madden 25, is the first running back in 49ers history to receive a 99 overall rating in the Madden video game series. …

Gross-Matos couldn’t pass up playing for ‘legendary’ Kocurek on 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA —  There was no way Yetur Gross-Matos was going to pass up an opportunity to play for the 49ers. The fifth-year pass rusher signed a two-year, $18 million contract with San Francisco as a free agent this offseason and already is …

When Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings in March, multiple reports indicated the team told him they would possibly select a quarterback in the NFL Draft, even if he had stayed. Cousins, however, disputed those reports. The new Atlanta Falcons quarterback said the Vikings didn’t tell him that they planned to draft a quarterback when they were still negotiating a …

Word came on Monday that the Falcons were planning to sign veteran wide receiver James Washington and the team confirmed the move on Tuesday. The Falcons announced Washington’s signing and they doubled down on wideouts by also signing Jesse Matthews to their 90-man roster. They waived wide receiver Isaiah Wooden and placed offensive lineman Tyler Vrabel, who is the son …