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The Jets seem determined to get their kick and punt returner positions right as they head into the 2024 season. After previously signing former All-Pro returner Tarik Cohen to a contract, the team will also have another former All-Pro coming into the building in the form of Jakeem Grant. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Grant will participate in Jets’ …

After nine NFL seasons, Steven Nelson has decided to call it a career. The veteran cornerback, who served as a team captain for the Houston Texans last season, made the surprising decision to retire over the weekend.  The 31-year-old told KPRC-TV in Houston that he’s stepping away from the game because he wants to spend more time with his family.  …

Free agent tight end Marcedes Lewis officially signs with Bearsc originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Free agent tight end Marcedes Lewis has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bears, the team announced in a press release Monday. Lewis appeared in all 17 games for the Bears last season, with four catches for 29 yards and a touchdown for …

NFL teams have now firmly moved into their 2024 offseason program. The first wave of free agency and the NFL Draft are far in the rearview mirror, and teams are now gathering for OTAs and minicamps.  And during that time, it’s not just the rookies and the stalwarts who participate. This is also a time for veteran free agents to …

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I don’t know how it happened, but we’ve finally reached the final week of mandatory minicamp. After this week, there won’t be anymore NFL practices held until each team starts training camp in July. That means you better soak up all the NFL news we have today, because we’ll be …

Any possible drama or tension between Bill Belichick and his former employer won’t prevent him from attending Tom Brady’s induction into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Belichick is planning to return to Foxborough for Brady’s ceremony on Wednesday, The Athletic reported. It’ll mark Belichick’s first time back at Gillette Stadium since he and the Patriots parted ways in …

The Seahawks will wrap up their offseason work with a minicamp this week and they will also be taking a look at a potential addition to their offense. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that wide receiver Robbie Chosen will be taking part in their minicamp on a tryout basis. The minicamp begins on Tuesday and runs through Thursday. Chosen …

Report: 49ers’ latest contract offer to Aiyuk is in $26M range originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The standoff between the 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues, and a resolution doesn’t appear imminent. As long as both parties remain as far apart in contract extension negotiations as they appear to be. Just how far apart are they? …

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis had an up-and-down rookie season.  His began his career with an electric four-touchdown performance against the Atlanta Falcons, but then threw just four touchdowns and four interceptions across his final eight starts. He had two games with a passer rating over 130, and three with a rating under 70. Levis took an astronomical 28 sacks …

Keenan Allen’s Justin Herbert experience will be vital for Caleb Williams, Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Keenan Allen has been around the block in the NFL. The veteran wide receiver, who is entering his 12th season, started his career catching passes from surefire Hall of Famer Philip Rivers before becoming the favored target of …

Most NFL teams are back on the field this week for the continuation and completion of spring workouts. Some have already wrapped up mandatory minicamp and are sending off players for the summer with a final round of organized team activities (OTAs). Twenty-two different clubs, however, are only now kicking off their mandatory sessions, which run through this week. Here’s …

Wide receiver Tyler Boyd has been familiarizing himself with the Titans over the last few weeks and some of his observations have been about quarterback Will Levis. Levis took over as the starting quarterback during his rookie season and he had his ups and downs on the field while also dealing with injuries. That’s left some questions about whether he’s …

Caleb Williams not concerned about lack of rookie contract with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams will enter the final week of the Bears’ offseason program without a rookie contract, but that’s not weighing on the No. 1 overall pick’s mind. The rookie quarterback does not have an NFLPA-certified agent but does have …

On Wednesday, the Patriots will add quarterback Tom Brady to the team’s Hall of Fame. And there will be more people present than the “hundreds” of teammates who are expected to attend. Last week, team owner Robert Kraft said that the there will be “some real outstanding, surprise guests” at the event, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Kraft also expressed …

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is looking to “move forward” and “mature” following a rough offseason. Speaking with reporters at a youth football camp, Rice made his first comments since a pair of recent incidents, including his arrest in April for an alleged aggravated assault. He also was later a suspect for an alleged assault at a Dallas …