With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here are the top five interior defensive linemen. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top WRs ⊥ Top TEs ⊥ Top OL ⊥ Top Edges ⊥ Top IDL ⊥ Top LBs ⊥ Top CBs ⊥ Top …
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Niners WR Brandon Aiyuk unfollows team on social media amid contract stand-off
Brandon Aiyuk wants his money. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) Brandon Aiyuk is taking a road well-traveled as he negotiates a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro wide receiver unfollowed his team of four years on Instagram, as NFL Network’s Clayton Holloway noticed Friday: Unfollowing a team while looking for a new deal is practically a cliché …
Read More »Giants Mailbag: Is a trade up to No. 4 in the 2024 NFL Draft likely?
The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching. The Giants haven’t hid from their desires to draft a quarterback, but the method in which they find one is complicating by the day. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy was a second-round target a few months ago. Now, it seems unlikely he’s there at No. 6. What should the Giants do? Is receiver more of …
Read More »Stephon Gilmore: Bill Belichick is the greatest coach, don’t let The Dynasty fool you
Stephon Gilmore is the latest former New England player to take issue with the portrayal of coach Bill Belichick in The Dynasty, the documentary about the Patriots. Gilmore wrote on social media today that having watched the series, he’s disappointed in the lack of credit Belichick received for the Patriots’ success. “Just watched The Dynasty,” Gilmore wrote. “Bill was the …
Read More »The Xavier Worthy conundrum: Is being too fast, bad? | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL writer Jori Epstein and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson to discuss why Xavier Worthy’s record-breaking 40-yard dash is viewed by some as detrimental to his draft stock and if the future of evaluating wide receivers is changing. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast …
Read More »NFL Rookie Dynasty Rankings 2024: Running Back, Part One
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down his top eight rookie running backs ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. 1. Jonathan Brooks, Texas The former Longhorn played behind both Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson for two years—a reasonable excuse for his late breakout—before taking over the starting role in 2023. He excelled in his lone season as the starter, rushing 187 times for …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Star WR unfollows 49ers on social media amid negotiations about new contract
Getty Images An athlete unfollowing their team on social media is typically the beginning of the end for athlete and team. That appears to be the possible situation unfolding in San Francisco between the 49ers and wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk has unfollowed the team on social media (h/t NFL Media). His actions will surely fuel the ongoing speculation regarding his …
Read More »Browns trade Leroy Watson to Titans
Tackle Leroy Watson won’t be with the Browns for the start of their offseason program next week. Watson was traded to the Titans on Friday. Tennessee announced that they are sending a seventh-round pick, No. 227 overall, to the Browns in exchange for Watson. The move means Watson will be reunited with offensive line coach Bill Callahan, who left the …
Read More »2024 Houston Texans 7-round mock draft: Putting final touches on a contender
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The Texans have been one of the NFL’s most aggressive teams this offseason. They acquired star receiver Stefon Diggs and former Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon via trades. They made big free-agent investments in edge rusher Danielle Hunter, defensive lineman Denico Autry and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. On paper, they’ve assembled a team that’s poised …
Read More »Stephon Gilmore backs Bill Belichick after watching ‘The Dynasty’
Stephon Gilmore backs Bill Belichick after watching ‘The Dynasty’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Apple TV+’s “The Dynasty” docuseries chronicling the New England Patriots’ unprecedented 20 years of success hasn’t sat well with several key members of the historic run. The most common criticism of the 10-part series is its negative portrayal of longtime head coach Bill Belichick. Controversial …
Read More »Can Tom Brady unretire and be a Raiders owner? He’s ‘not opposed’ to playing, even for another team
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady said this week he’s “not opposed to” an NFL comeback under certain circumstances. (Michael Dwyer / Associated Press) Tom Brady is retired from the NFL and has been for more than a year. He’s moved on to other endeavors, like his Fox Sports broadcasting gig starting this fall and a bid to become a …
Read More »Key fantasy hockey takeaways from every eliminated NHL team
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyApr 12, 2024, 05:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 It’s all over. For the following dozen teams, there’s no playoff light at the end of the 2023-24 tunnel. So, before we forget everything that went down in 2023-24 – six months between now and next fall is a while – here are …
Read More »Giants sign linebacker Matthew Adams
The Giants have added veteran linebacker Matthew Adams to the mix after signing him to a deal on Friday. The 28-year-old has spent six seasons in the NFL playing for the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and most recently Cleveland Browns. In 2023, Adams played in all 17 games (one start) and led Cleveland with 435 plays on special teams. He …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Breaking down LSU QB Jayden Daniels’ strengths, weaknesses
LSU quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels is among the premier prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. Of course, though, there’s no certainty in any draft. That said, FOX Sports college football studio analyst and former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho is confident that dissected Daniels’ strengths and weaknesses on Thursday’s edition of “Speak.” “His football placement … is …
Read More »Will Tom Brady get any calls about a comeback?
Tom Brady has said he’s done playing. Now, he’s saying he’d return to play late in the season for a contender. There’s a chance Brady is up to something more than that. His decision to open the door about a possible return during the 2024 season could prompt one or more teams to call him about a possible return before …
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