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The Chicago Bears are entering the 2024 NFL season as the most bet on team to go over their win total after a massive offseason that included drafting former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick. While Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appreciates the optimism from bettors and fans, he believes that it’s all about action and …

Packers quarterback Jordan Love won’t be holding out. The next question is whether he will be holding in. We’ll find out whether the Packers officially begin practicing. If Love doesn’t get a new contract, he could (as others have done) not practice while talks continue. His camp had hoped a deal would be done before camp opens. It hasn’t happened …

What Bears want to see Caleb Williams accomplish during ‘unrealistic’ time of camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams’ growth during the Bears’ summer break has been clear to his coaches and teammates during the first two days of training camp. The rookie quarterback “leveled up” his understanding of the playbook and has been …

The Bears picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat in a trade with the Commanders midway through the 2023 season and his arrival coincided with a positive change in fortunes for the team. After a 2-6 start to the year, the Bears went 5-4 after Sweat joined the team and Sweat picked up six sacks in those games to wind up …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense show good, bad on Day 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears continued to ease into training camp Sunday with a 70-minute practice at Halas Hall that saw a few more fireworks than Saturday’s boilerplate opener. Quarterback Caleb Williams once again made quick decisions in 7-on-7, going …

Before the draft, when the 49ers supposedly were considering a trade of receiver Brandon Aiyuk, there was a time when it seemed as if they would trade receiver Deebo Samuel instead. The Steelers reportedly wanted Deebo, but the 49ers reportedly wanted more than the Steelers were willing to give. With the 49ers now facing a formal trade request from Aiyuk, …

Shaq Barrett’s retirement could open the door for a reunion in Miami. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports that edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah is scheduled to work out for the Dolphins on Monday. The news comes a day after Barrett, who signed with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason, announced that he is retiring from the NFL. Ogbah …

Young explains why 49ers’ old Super Bowl-or-bust mindset won’t work now originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young was around for three of the 49ers’ Super Bowl titles, including one as the team’s starting quarterback. When the 1994 NFL season began, 49ers ownership and management was growing restless. Coach George Seifert was on the hot seat and Young …

Safety Justin Reid didn’t take the field for the first full-squad practice of Chiefs training camp. Reid watched Sunday’s session from the sideline and the team later announced that he has been placed on the non-football injury list. Reid is dealing with a quad injury he picked up during the break between OTAs and camp and head coach Andy Reid …

Patriots defensive back Marcus Jones became the first-team All-Pro punt returner as a rookie. He also returned kickoffs during his first season. Last year, he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. He returns to a game with a revolutionized kickoff formation, one that includes a 20-yard landing zone and a rule preventing most of the players from moving until …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: A concerning Jalen Hurts trend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A disturbing pattern in Jalen Hurts’ three seasons as a starter, a dark-horse cornerback with crazy college production and a Wes Hopkins stat you’ll definitely appreciate. We’re just three days away from the Eagles’ 12th training camp at the NovaCare Complex after 17 years at Lehigh, …

Veterans report for Giants 2024 training camp on Tuesday, and it sounds like it will be all systems go for quarterback Daniel Jones. Speaking to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan at a youth football camp in Hoboken on Sunday, Jones said that he “feels good” and that he’s “ready to go” for training camp. When asked by ESPN if he was fully …

The Raiders are returning to Southern California. The Raiders aren’t allowed to say they’re returning to Southern California. In Southern California. As explained by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com, NFL policy prevents the Raiders from promoting the presence of their training camp in Southern California, because it will occur within territory belonging to the Chargers and Rams. Beyond the normal promotional …

Young reveals key trait Purdy must focus on in his QB development originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young was a dual-threat quarterback before it was a thing. His legs were always a weapon. He developed into a high-level passer and a first-ballot inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now, Young would like to see 49ers …

Earlier this month, we took a look at some of the veterans who might decide to stay away from training camp in order to get the contracts they want. Since then, none of them have gotten new deals. Now that the clock is ticking loudly toward camp for the various teams with players who want more, and who in every …