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The Falcons have no complaints after receiver a relatively minor punishment for tampering. Shortly after the NFL announced that the Falcons would be docked a fifth-round draft pick and fined $250,000, the team released a brief statement on the matter. “We are pleased this review is complete. We cooperated fully with the league and its review, and appreciate the NFL’s …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The entire Washington D.C. area has already rolled out the red carpet for Jayden Daniels. He’s thrown out the first pitch at a Washington Nationals game. He was a special guest when the U.S. men’s soccer team played a friendly against Colombia. He can feel he’s the center of attention wherever he goes. That comes …

Happy Thursday, everyone! John Breech is enjoying some much-needed offseason rest, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. Today we’ve got NFL tampering news, a Tom Brady night …

In the fast-paced world of the NFL, every game is pivotal to a team’s season aspirations. But right in the middle of all the action, there exists a strategic pause in the schedule: the coveted bye week. It’s like a timeout for teams to catch their breath, regroup, and plan for the rest of the season. This break isn’t just …

Falcons signing former 49ers tight end results in tampering violation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Atlanta Falcons were docked a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and fined $250,000 by the NFL for violating the league’s anti-tampering policy. The league found that there were “logistical violations” related to the Falcons’ signings of quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney …

Getty Images Tom Brady and Peyton Manning is arguably the greatest quarterback rivalry in NFL history. Seemed fitting that Brady’s first career NFL start was in Week 3 of that 2001 season against Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.  The New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts were division rivals for a year (Colts used to be in the AFC East), but …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 13, 2024, 12:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Oilers star Leon Draisaitl said that while his hit to the head of Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was “unfortunate,” he’s not a player seeking to injure opponents. “I looked at it. I think we all know that I’m not a player that …

Six notable moments from Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — While much of the region watched the Celtics take on the Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Patriots celebrated the greatest player in franchise history with an unprecedented get-together at Gillette Stadium. In front of thousands of fans, …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter LeSean McCoy grew excited watching the 2023 NFL Draft.  In the two running backs taken early in the first round — Bijan Robinson to the Atlanta Falcons at No. 8, Jahymr Gibbs to the Detroit Lions at No. 12 — the former Pro Bowler saw more than just running backs. He saw special offensive weapons. …

USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles are interested in selling a minority stake in the team. Jason Kelce is interested in buying.  “I’ll back out of the TV deal right now if you tell me I can own the Philadelphia Eagles,” Kelce said, via Yahoo Sports. “[Getting] to be an owner? That’s like another level.” Kelce would fit the protocol Eagles owner …

USATSI The New York Jets have a situation on their hands with pass rusher Haason Reddick holding out due to his contract, so the franchise has signed another defensive end to compete in Reddick’s stead. Per SNY, the Jets are signing former first-round pick Takkarist McKinley, who tried out for a roster spot at Jets minicamp. The 28-year-old was originally selected …

The NFL has found that the Philadelphia Eagles did not violate league tampering rules in their pursuit and eventual signing of former Giants running back Saquon Barkley. The league released the following statement on Thursday following an investigation: After a thorough review of the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley, the NFL today informed the club that the investigation did …

Jun 13, 2024, 11:57 AM ET ST. LOUIS — Alexander Steen is in line to become the first Swede to serve as an NHL general manager after the St. Louis Blues announced their front office succession plan Thursday. Steen was named special assistant to GM Doug Armstrong, with the intent of taking over for him in 2026. The move also …

The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft on Thursday for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering rules prior to signing quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner.  In addition to losing the draft pick, the Falcons were fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot was fined $50,000.  The Falcons and Cousins …

Parity has been the theme of the NFL over the last several decades, as the league typically has a fair share of new playoff teams from one season to the next. Roughly half of the teams from the 2023 playoff field will be back in 2024, as new division winners and tougher schedules play a role in teams returning.  Six …