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The Commissioner would prefer to replace preseason games with regular-season games. Until that happens, the league still needs to monetize preseason games. Coincidentally, the league-owned network needs content, other than old games and NFL Films offerings and Zoom-based studio shows. The league has announced that 21 preseason games will be televised live by NFL Network. Which is free content for …

The Bears’ long quest to get a new stadium was dealt another setback when Illinois passed its budget without allocating anything that the Bears had asked for. But Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says he still believes something will get done. “I’m confident at the correct time that we will come together to figure out a stadium solution,” Warren …

When six quarterbacks were selected with the first 12 picks of the NFL Draft, it made the league’s decisions on preseason programming pretty easy. The NFL Network announced its 21 preseason games that will be televised live this August, and it’s heavy on rookie quarterbacks. In particular, the league is obviously excited to promote Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, …

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been doing 7-on-7 work at the team’s practices for almost a month, but he won’t be taking on anything else before the team wraps up its offseason program this week. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that Jones, who is returning from a torn ACL, will not be doing full team drills during this …

Tuesday is the first day of Jets mandatory minicamp, but two star players are not in attendance. According to head coach Robert Saleh, both quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick have unexcused absences. Both players are subject to the CBA fine schedule, which fines players nearly $17,000 for missing the first day, about $34,000 for missing day two, …

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs reported to the Buccaneers’ facility for the start of their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, but another veteran member of the team decided not to join him at the workout. Edge rusher Randy Gregory is not in attendance on Tuesday. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters during a press conference that it is an unexcused absence …

Two of the NFL’s first-year head coaches will prepare for their debut seasons by practicing with each other. The Seahawks and Titans announced that they will hold joint practices ahead of a preseason game in Nashville this summer. The teams will work out together on August 14 and 15 before playing on August 17. It is the 12th time that …

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton said he would attend the team’s mandatory minicamp, and he has kept his word. Sutton showed up for work today, according to James Palmer. Although he wants a new contract and has skipped all of the Broncos’ voluntary offseason work, he said he still loves playing for the Broncos and is hoping to get a …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab break down what Aaron Rodgers’ two unexcused absences from mini camp could mean for the Jets moving forward this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Speaking of things, uh that we’re not …

Haason Reddick wants a new contract. No, he wasn’t thrilled with his usage in Sean Desai/Matt Patricia‘s defense last year (48 snaps in coverage), but the root of his frustrations, and the primary reason he asked the Eagles to trade him, was because he wasn’t happy with his current deal. Reddick’s current contract pays him $15 million annually. Nick Bosa …

The Commanders aren’t the only team with interest in UFL kicker Jake Bates. Three other teams have requested to host Bates, with the Packers, Lions and Ravens wanting on his itinerary, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Packers drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, but after he missed five extra points and six field goals, …

The Commanders aren’t the only team with interest in UFL kicker Jake Bates. Three other teams have requested to host Bates, with the Packers, Lions and Ravens wanting on his itinerary, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Packers drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, but after he missed five extra points and six field goals, …

The Cowboys wrapped up their on-field offseason work with last week’s mandatory minicamp and they took care of a little more business on Tuesday. The team announced the signing of second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland. He is the eighth and last of their eight draft picks to sign a four-year rookie contract with the team. Kneeland started 23 games on the …

The Broncos are splitting first-team reps among their three quarterbacks candidates. Sean Payton isn’t saying who has the lead as the offseason program comes to an end. In fact, he isn’t even saying when a decision might come about whether Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson will start Week 1. “I would say I have an end date — …

Unlike teammates Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick, running back Breece Hall joined the Jets at their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Hall isn’t on the field with the other Jets who reported for work, however. Head coach Robert Saleh said that Hall is not practicing because of a lower-body issue that the running back downplayed during a press conference. “It’s not …