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The Bills have won the last four AFC East titles and quarterback Josh Allen has been a leading reason why they’ve had a sustained run of success, so it’s not hard to understand why General Manager Brandon Beane would be quick to rebut criticism of the team’s star player. Beane had an opportunity to do that this week. Beane met …

The Giants are just two days into training camp, but head coach Brian Daboll has already seen plenty to like about New York’s rookie receiver Malik Nabers, including his work ethic, mentality and competitive spirit. Taken with the No. 6 pick in the first round of this year’s draft, Nabers has all of the tools (as well as the opportunity) …

Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers is ready to commit to playing in New England beyond this season. The Patriots and Peppers are finalizing a three-year contract extension with a base value of $24 million, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The 29-year-old Peppers had been heading into the final year of his contract, but now it appears he’s not going anywhere …

Patriots training camp observations: Polk provides glimmer of hope originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – The second day of Patriots training camp was light on highlights. One reason? The workout schedule. They spent most of the 90-plus minutes doing dynamic stretching, positional drills and general fine-tuning before spending about 20 minutes in low-contact 11-on-11 scrimmaging. The other reason? …

Here’s how much Peppers’ extension with Patriots reportedly is worth originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the most important players on the New England Patriots defense has been given a contract extension. The team and veteran safety Jabrill Peppers have agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal, per multiple reports. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Friday morning …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh was in constant motion as he navigated his first full training camp practice for the Los Angeles Chargers this week. A gold-strapped whistle bounced around his neck as he moved about, clad in Jordan 12 cleats, khakis and a powder blue Chargers polo. Harbaugh was in his happy place …

Mac Jones says he’s regained ‘gunslinger mindset’ with Jaguars originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Remember when Mac Jones hit rock bottom? When the 2021 first-round pick underthrew a wide-open Mike Gesicki by a good 10 feet and was intercepted at the goal line in the New England Patriots’ 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany? Well, Jones is …

Jets running back Breece Hall fell just short of a milestone last season. Hall ran for 994 yards while playing in one of the least effective offenses in the league and one of his goals for the 2024 season is to make it past the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career. “I’m going to, for sure, have …

A fantasy football team never looks better than it does after the draft. It’s full of stars, breakout candidates and OBVIOUS league-winners. But, even though the team is sitting pretty before Week 1 kickoff, you have to make sure you complete one final, crucial step. You have to NAME your team! (I have been told that naming your fantasy football …

The Detroit Lions will be without kicker Michael Badgley for the 2024 season. Badley suffered a “significant injury” that will sideline him for the season while he was preparing for practice on Thursday, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday. Campbell didn’t share what the injury was, but ESPN later reported that the kicker suffered a torn hamstring. “Feel …

NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. Next up is the AFC North. This embedded content is not available in your region. …

Eagles training camp notes: CJGJ’s energy, Sirianni in meetings, update on WR3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia C.J. Gardner-Johnson doesn’t get tired. At least he never lets it show. Throughout the first two days of Eagles training camp in 2024, Gardner-Johnson’s energy has been as advertised. He has looked the part at safety but beyond that, he constantly talks …

Patrick Willis is one of four defensive players in NFL history — along with Lawrence Taylor, Aaron Donald and Derrick Thomas — to be a Pro Bowler each of their first seven seasons in the NFL. The accolades hardly end there. (Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) One of the greatest San Francisco 49ers, and greatest defensive …

The challenge of turning Bryce Huff into an every-down player with the Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles didn’t sign Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51 million contract to only rush the passer. When you get a contract like that, you better be more than a one-dimensional player. Which Huff has never been. In his first four …

Jul 26, 2024, 08:28 AM ET We have spent the past week counting down our list of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century and three NHL players made the list, starting with Sidney Crosby at No. 22 overall. We also voted on an overall top 25 just for the NHL. Who else makes the list of some of …