Tight end Gerald Everett’s first training camp with the Bears will start with a stay on the non-football injury list. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that Everett was placed on the list Friday. The list is for players dealing with injuries suffered away from the team and Everett will be eligible to be activated at any point this summer, …
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Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks tore his ACL while playing for the University of Texas last November, so it’s not a great surprise that he has not been fully cleared for football work yet. Brooks was placed on the non-football injury list by the Panthers on Friday. Brooks obviously suffered a football injury, but landed on that list because it …
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We usually do a full breakdown of veteran contracts only, since rookie deals are slotted and unsurprising. As to the contract signed by Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, it makes sense to do a full breakdown of the dollars and other important terms in the four-year, fully guaranteed deal, given the recent focus …
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The Packers announced a handful of moves at wide receiver on Friday. They have signed Rory Starkey and Jalen Wayne to their 90-man roster. Alex McGough was waived with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Starkey was undrafted out of Samford and tried out for the Packers at their rookie minicamp this spring. He had 27 catches for 204 …
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Geno Smith became an unlikely success story when he took over the Seahawks quarterback job in 2022 after an early run as the Jets starter flamed out and he spent years as a backup around the league. There are questions about how long Smith’s run in Seattle will last, though. He turns 34 this season and his contract makes it …
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Former Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson agrees to deal with Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson has agreed in principle to a one-year contract with the Ravens, the team announced on Friday. The Bears cut Jackson, 30, and veteran offensive lineman Cody Whitehair last February, opening up north of $21 million in cap …
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C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans have a potentially elite passing game on their hands this upcoming NFL season, a notion furthered by the offseason acquisition of wide receiver and four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. “It’s a five-headed monster,” Stroud said Thursday about Houston’s offense. “It’s definitely super dope to have just a bunch of options.” Diggs, 30, has posted …
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It took a bit longer than most other deals for 2024 draft picks, but the Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams finally got to the finish line this week. Williams signed his four-year rookie deal in time for the start of training camp and he met the media to talk about it on Friday. Williams declined to comment on PFT’s reports …
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Bears still working to finalize preseason plan for Caleb Williams as training camp begins originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Head coach Matt Eberflus and the Bears’ coaching staff have been working for months to create a preseason plan for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. With the first training camp practice set for Saturday and the preseason …
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49ers have seven stars on PFF’s list of top 50 players for 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ star-studded roster continues to receive respect from the NFL’s top analysts. This time, it is Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson who believes San Francisco has one of the best rosters in the game with some of the best …
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The Kansas City Chiefs know exactly what they have returning from last season. They know what Patrick Mahomes, the two-time league MVP, can do under center. They are quite familiar with how much tight end Travis Kelce means to the offense. And they know that their defense, which allowed the second-fewest points in the NFL last season, returns mostly intact …
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From the sounds of it, we can expect to see plenty of this year’s No. 1 overall pick during the games in August. Head coach Matt Eberflus said in his Friday press conference that the Bears plan to give quarterback Caleb Williams significant preseason reps, as the 2024 top pick prepares for his rookie season. “We talked about that in …
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Ryan Poles explains why Bears haven’t added to thin pass rush ahead of training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — One look at the Bears’ 2024 roster and their need for another pass rusher becomes clear. At least, it should. General manager Ryan Poles, however, wants to evaluate the current group before adding another veteran …
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Who will be Pats’ training camp MVP? Curran and Callahan debate originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Football has returned to Foxboro. The New England Patriots opened training camp with rookies reporting to Gillette Stadium on Friday. Veterans will report on Tuesday and the first public training camp practice is scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET. Before players hit …
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49ers’ division, conference reign ends if Aiyuk departs, per Orlovsky originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk is an important piece to the 49ers’ success. Without him, San Francisco’s offense would take a step back. By how much? That is left up to debate. The disgruntled wide receiver, who has sought a lucrative contract extension all offseason, reportedly …
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