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How new 49er Thomas used Kittle’s Tight End U to his advantage originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL veteran Logan Thomas certainly isn’t new to football, but the 49ers’ newest member took advantage of George Kittle’s Tight End University to assist his acclimation to coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. “I think you can get a lot …

USATSI The Green Bay Packers announced Monday that longtime executive Ed Policy will succeed Mark Murphy as the team’s president and CEO upon the latter’s retirement in 2025. The job nearly went to an external candidate, however, as Washington Commanders president Jason Wright was a finalist for the position. First reported by CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, Wright’s …

Mike McCarthy’s name may soon be added to the list of former Cowboys coaches who grew tired of working under Jerry Jones. McCarthy, who is entering his fifth and final season under contract, is getting “fed up” with Jones’ undermining. “He’s doing it the best he can,” an ex-Cowboys personnel man recently said, per Tyler Dunne of Go Long. “Some of …

The NFL has unveiled its preseason schedule, offering fans a sneak peek into the upcoming season. It’s a chance for teams to fine-tune their game plans and get ready for the season ahead. Here’s all you need to know about this year’s NFL preseason, including dates, times, and TV channels.  FOX President Mike Mulvihill on Crafting Prime-Time Matchups for the …

After multiple off-field issues this year, Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs is on the way out in Kansas City. The Chiefs have informed Buggs that they’re releasing him, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Buggs was charged with second-degree domestic violence and second-degree burglary after he allegedly broke into the apartment occupied by the mother of his child, and …

Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team’s president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy. Policy, the son of former San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns president Carmen Policy, will assume the role when the NFL’s only publicly owned franchise holds its shareholders’ meeting in July 2025. …

Travis Kelce made a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s concert in London on Sunday, stepping out on stage in front of nearly 90,000 fans during his girlfriend’s third show at Wembley Stadium for The Eras Tour. Kansas City’s superstar tight end joined Swift’s backup dancers for her outfit change during the interlude between “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” and …

When Brock Purdy entered his rookie season, he was not expected to be the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback. He wasn’t even expected to be their backup. And he wasn’t, at least not at the start of the year. Trey Lance was the first-string guy until he broke his ankle in Week 2, at which point Jimmy Garoppolo took over …

No sport in America has more drawing power than the NFL, and though the behemoth has usually strayed away from competing against college football for television viewership, a pivotal showdown in December may awaken a collaborative partnership or spark a new war for ratings and dollars. The long-awaited expansion of the College Football Playoff this fall sets the stage for …

Five Bears not named Caleb Williams who will determine playoff fate in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams and the Bears will enter the 2024 season with playoff expectations after an offseason filled with franchise-altering moves. Williams is aware of the weight of those expectations, and the No. 1 overall pick is choosing to embrace the pressure …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 24, 2024, 12:32 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers are giving their most experienced player a chance to be a Game 7 difference-maker. Winger Kyle Okposo, 36, draws in for Monday’s showdown against the Edmonton Oilers with the Stanley Cup on the line. Acquired by Florida at …

USATSI Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said earlier this offseason that second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell “earned the right” to compete for the team’s starting job. With training camp on the horizon, O’Connell appears to have the “slight edge” for permanent QB1 duties, according to ESPN, after sharing first-team reps with veteran Gardner Minshew in the spring. “O’Connell and Minshew …

Getty Images The Green Bay Packers announced Monday that Ed Policy has been named the organization’s next chairman, president and chief executive officer, and that he will take over for longtime executive Mark Murphy when he retires from those positions in July 2025 at the Packers annual meeting of shareholders. “I am incredibly honored, excited and grateful to the search …

Jordan Love came on strong last season and removed any doubt that he’s the quarterback the Packers want to build their offense around, but his coaches still see areas where he can get better. Packers quarterbacks coach Tom Clements and head coach Matt LaFleur both spoke this offseason about the importance of Love perfecting his fundamentals. “But what we’re making …

USATSI Just over a week after Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time this offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have released the defensive lineman, according to NFL Media. Buggs, 27, is currently in jail while facing domestic violence and burglary charges stemming from an alleged Alabama incident earlier this month. The Chiefs had not publicly commented on Buggs’ most …