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Did Eagles coach Nick Sirianni think he was getting fired? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia After the Eagles got blown out by the Bucs in the wild-card round, a week went by where we had no clue whether or not Nick Sirianni would get fired. That 32-9 loss in Tampa capped one of the greatest collapses in NFL history. The …

5 candidates to become Eagles training camp darling of 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The training camp darlings hold a special place in my heart. You know the guys. Paul Turner, Hank Baskett, Henry Josey, Rasheed Bailey and more. These are the guys who end up becoming fan favorites at training camp with a few spectacular plays. We’re …

Jordan Mailata still ascending, takes place on most important list originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we’ll be counting down the top 25 most important Eagles for the 2024 season. 25. Brandon Graham24. Nakobe Dean23. Milton Williams22. Jake Elliott21. Nolan Smith20. Cooper DeJean19. Reed Blankenship18. Tyler Steen17. Devin White16. Quinyon …

(Taylor Wilhelm/Yahoo Sports) What are the top storylines of 2024 NFL training camps? The performances of the first-round rookie quarterbacks, including Chicago’s Caleb Williams, Washington’s Jayden Daniels, New England’s Drake Maye, Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy, Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr., and Denver’s Bo Nix will be watched closely. In terms of contract situations to monitor, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Cowboys wide receiver …

Before Saquon Barkley left the Giants for the Eagles in free agency, Giants owner John Mara made it known he wasn’t going to be happy to see that happen. Mara told Giants General Manager Joe Schoen that Giants fans love Barkley and that it would be tough for Mara to see Barkley in an Eagles uniform. “I’ll have a tough …

When Joe Brady was Curis Samuel’s offensive coordinator with the Panthers in 2020, the receiver had the most productive year of his career. It was the only time Samuel has accounted for over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in a season, as he caught 77 passes for 851 yards with three touchdowns and rushed 41 times for 200 yards with two …

The Eagles drafted edge rusher Nolan Smith in the first round last year, but they did not throw him in the deep end right away. Smith only played 188 defensive snaps as the Eagles went with Haason Reddick and Josh Sweat as their lead players at the position. Reddick is gone, but the Eagles signed Bryce Huff and brought back …

Another member of the Purple People Eaters defense will be joining the team’s immortals. The Vikings have announced that cornerback Bobby Bryant will enter the Ring of Honor on September 22. He’ll be the first cornerback in franchise history to receive the distinction and the third defensive back, joining Paul Krause and Joey Browner. A seventh-round pick in 1967, Bryant …

The Browns gave up a lot to trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson and they signed him to a massive contract, but a suspension and shoulder issues have kept them from getting much of a return on that investment. Watson missed 11 games in 2022 because of the suspension, which stemmed from sexual assault allegations that were made after he requested …

Word that the Patriots were adding Alonzo Highsmith to their personnel department came in February, but the team didn’t get around to officially announcing his title until Tuesday. The team announced that Highsmith is a senior personnel executive. He was the General Manager at the University of Miami for the last two seasons and previously worked for the Seahawks, Browns, …

It’s official. Brandon Aiyuk wants out. Via Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Aiyuk has asked the 49ers to trade him “after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an extension.” Aiyuk, a second-team All-Pro in 2023, is entering the option year of his rookie deal. He’s due to make $14.1 million this season. Before the draft, we heard that the …

The Jets have already brought in some big names this offseason, but could GM Joe Douglas have one more trick up his sleeve? Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade following stalled-out contract extension talks. So, could the Jets come calling for the former first-round pick? The …

With the team’s rookies reporting for training camp on Tuesday, the Bears have taken care of some important business with one of their first-round picks. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Chicago has agreed to terms with receiver Rome Odunze on his four-year rookie contract. Odunze’s deal is worth $22.7 million fully guaranteed. After selecting Odunze at No. 9 overall, …

Eleven years ago, the Vikings said they had no intent to trade Percy Harvin. And then they did. The stage has been set for a potential repeat of that one-two punch. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that “[o]ther teams that have reached out and spoken to San Francisco have been told that the 49ers have no intention of trading” Aiyuk. …

WR Brandon Aiyuk asks 49ers to trade him after contract talks stall: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Brandon Aiyuk appears to be tired of playing the waiting game with the San Francisco 49ers. The star wide receiver officially has requested a trade out of San Francisco after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension this offseason, …