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Oddsmakers unconvinced Justin Fields will earn Steelers’ starting job by Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields will battle for the Steelers’ starting spot this summer with longtime veteran Russell Wilson. But oddsmakers are not convinced Fields will earn the starting job by Week 1. Bet Online currently lists Fields’ odds to win the …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Zero Blitz On this episode of Inside Coverage, the “dream trio” of Jason Fitz, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab get you ready for the start of NFL Training Camp. The show kicks off with Brandon Aiyuk’s trade request, which everyone acknowledges the San Francisco 49ers are not likely to …

Patriots training camp battles: Who will be the fifth offensive lineman? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: With training camp kicking off next week, Patriots Insider Phil Perry is highlighting key position battles to watch on the practice fields outside Gillette Stadium. Tuesday’s battle focused on wide receivers. Next up: the offensive line. Earlier this week, we touched on …

One Chargers rookie isn’t quite ready to start practicing at training camp yet. The NFL’s daily transaction wire brings word that the team has placed linebacker Junior Colson on the non-football illness list. The specific reason for the move is not know, but Colson will not be eligible to practice with the team until he’s activated from the list. That …

The Packers placed rookie Kitan Oladapo on the non-football injury list ahead of training camp. The fifth-round defensive back broke his toe during Scouting Combine drills and underwent surgery before the draft. He continues to work his way back. The Packers placed four other players on the active/physically unable to perform list. Offensive lineman Donovan Jennings, tight end Tucker Kraft, …

The Texans worked out veteran offensive lineman Cameron Erving on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Erving, 31, played three games with two starts with the Saints in 2023 after signing with the team’s practice squad Oct. 3. The Browns made him a first-round pick out of Florida State in 2015. Cleveland traded him to the Chiefs for a fifth-round …

Bears wide receivers gipped in new position rankings from NFL personnel originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ESPN recently surveyed the NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank the league’s top 10 wide receivers. But the Bears barely got on the map, despite having arguably one of the best wide receiver cores in the NFL. DJ Moore was an honorable …

Caleb Williams’ team made oddball, out-of-the-box requests for his rookie contract: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After multiple reports revealed Tuesday evening that Bears rookie Caleb Williams had signed his first NFL contract, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio put the kibosh on those reports, reporting he had not signed his deal. Why? Florio reported on Wednesday that Williams’ …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL writer Jori Epstein, and NFL writer Frank Schwab react to Brandon Aiyuk’s trade request and discuss what a realistic trade offer would have to be. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript What’s a realistic trade offer …

Caleb Williams is officially under contract. Tuesday brought multiple reports that Williams had signed with the Bears, but the quarterback and the team were actually still hammering out some final details of the pact. That process has come to an end and the Bears announced Williams’s signing with a picture of the first overall pick putting his name on his …

Why one ex-NFL quarterback says Caleb Williams won’t have a C.J. Stroud-like rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ahead of a highly-anticipated Bears season, fans are hopeful rookie quarterback Caleb Williams gets off to a hot start. Last year rookie C.J. Stroud had a phenomenal season, earning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award and finishing eighth …

Bears make Caleb Williams deal official after finalization drama originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NOW, it’s over. Officially official, as Ian Rapoport would say. The Bears announced the finalization of Caleb Williams’ rookie deal on Wednesday. NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock confirmed Tuesday the contract is a four-year deal worth $39 million with a $25 million signing bonus. After …

The relationship between an NFL team owner and the general manager is crucial to the success of the organization. Both must work in tandem to produce results in the present and build for the future. It can be a delicate dance at times. The world got a peek into how that dynamic plays out in the New York Giants’ organization …

Chicago Bears rookies reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday for the start of training camp, but a couple of them did a bit more than just report. Caleb Williams, quarterback and No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has signed his rookie deal with the Bears. The contract is reportedly worth a fully guaranteed $39 million total over …

Caleb Williams agrees to rookie contract after finalization drama: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s not over until it’s over. But NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero is reporting it’s over. According to Pelissero, Caleb Williams has officially agreed to his rookie contract with the Bears, which NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock confirmed Tuesday is a four-year contract worth $39 …