Getty Images Joe Burrow recently repeated his grand idea for an eventual 18-game NFL season, provided the league officially seeks to expand the schedule. Now the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback has a fellow proponent, with San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle telling “The Rich Eisen Show” this week he’s “totally OK” with an additional regular-season game, as long as owners also …
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The Jaguars still have ample cap space. Here’s how they should use it
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter After exercising financial restraint in 2023, the Jaguars were one of the NFL’s most active teams in free agency this spring. They invested more than $123 million in contract value for defensive tackle Arik Armstead, wide receiver Gabe Davis, center Mitch Morse, cornerback Ronald Darby and defensive back Darnell Savage. They also extended a slew …
Read More »NFL Urges Court to Halt Advancing Sunday Ticket Case
As the NFL challenges last month’s jury verdict in the Sunday Ticket antitrust class action, it is also taking steps to ensure NFL owners don’t need to radically change broadcasting arrangements or post what might be a multibillion-dollar bond to be able to appeal. On Tuesday, attorneys for NFL teams filed objections to a proposed judgment offered by plaintiffs’ attorneys …
Read More »ESPN ranked NFL’s top 10 safeties, and this Patriots player made list
ESPN ranked NFL’s top 10 safeties, and this Patriots player made list originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston ESPN has been ranking the top 10 NFL players at each position group in July, and no New England Patriots players were featured through the first three lists. The Patriots did not have anyone included in the top edge rushers ranking. Christian …
Read More »Here’s why George Kittle is ‘not concerned’ about teammate Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation
Getty Images One of the most interesting storylines to follow this offseason has been the contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. There were rumors before the NFL Draft that the Niners could trade one of Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel, and the drumbeat of that possibility got even louder when the team selected former …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft generated more than $213M for Detroit area, study says
Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft broke the league’s all-time record for event attendance, with 775,000 people visiting Detroit for the annual rookie showcase. As a result, Motor City enjoyed substantial economic gains, with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission revealing Thursday that the draft — and its thousands of out-of-state visitors — generated more than $213 million for …
Read More »Titans did the right thing by investing around Will Levis. Will it pay off?
With OTAs over and training camps still weeks away, plenty of questions are circling the NFL. Charles McDonald is tackling them this summer. The Tennessee Titans have ushered in a new era with an offensive-minded head coach to pair with Will Levis, their second-year quarterback who is walking into the season as the entrenched starter. Teams will often tell the …
Read More »Texans’ stadium damaged by Hurricane Beryl, set to house up to 250 displaced hospital patients, per reports
Getty Images Hurricane Beryl has left millions without power since reaching the Houston area earlier this week. The storm has also damaged the Texans’ NRG Stadium, as ESPN reported, though Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the complex will soon house up to 250 hospital patients who cannot return home. Home to the Texans since their inaugural 2002 season, NRG Stadium …
Read More »Roger Goodell comments on NFL appealing ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict to pay over $4.7 billion in class damages
Getty Images Last month, a federal judge ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion in residential class damages and $96 million in commercial class damages in the NFL “Sunday Ticket” case. After the jury found the league violated antitrust laws, with over 2.4 million customers paying an increased rate for the product for out-of-market games, the league announced it would …
Read More »Ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick joining ‘Inside the NFL’ show
Ex-Patriots coach Bill Belichick joining ‘Inside the NFL’ show originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be on the sidelines for an NFL team during the 2024 season, but you will still see plenty of the eight-time Super Bowl champion. Belichick is taking his talents to the popular Inside the NFL …
Read More »Cardinals’ James Conner says career-high rushing year was his ‘floor’ not his ‘ceiling,’ predicts more in 2024
Running back James Conner has played in the NFL since 2017, playing for two teams and earning two Pro Bowl honors in that time. Last season, in his third year with the Arizona Cardinals, he had a career year. The 29-year-old rushed for 1,040 yards and averaged 5.0 yards per attempt, both career highs. The Cardinals may have struggled, finishing …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 15 Pittsburgh Steelers hope Russell Wilson or Justin Fields shines
T.J. Watt is coming off another NFL sack title. (Yahoo Sports/Bruno Rouby) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. Jaguars | 18. Falcons …
Read More »Ex-Steelers QB Kenny Pickett embracing his new opportunity with the Eagles: ‘Change is a great thing’
Change can be hard for anyone, let alone a former first-round pick who is still trying to get his career off the ground. But instead of letting it hinder his growth, Kenny Pickett is embracing the changes associated with being traded from the Steelers to the Eagles ahead of his third NFL season. “Change is a great thing,” Pickett recently …
Read More »Chiefs training camp preview: How will Patrick Mahomes utilize his new weapons?
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It’s every team’s goal to win a Super Bowl every year. But it’s actually a realistic goal for the Kansas City Chiefs to win a Super Bowl every year. Why not another? Why not back-to-back-to-back? Tom Brady breaks down the Chiefs’ odds of a Super Bowl three-peat The Chiefs have set that standard for themselves …
Read More »Caleb Williams gets unique Brett Favre comp in newest episode of ‘Hard Knocks’
Caleb Williams gets unique Brett Favre comp in newest episode of ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the most popular pro comparisons for Caleb Williams is Aaron Rodgers, but could he have shades of Brett Favre in his game too? That’s what Giants head coach Brian Daboll insinuated on the most recent episode of “Hard Knocks.” …
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