The Minnesota Vikings traded up to spend a top-10 pick on J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft, securing a potential long-term replacement for the departed Kirk Cousins. But with spring practices nearly complete, all signs point to veteran Sam Darnold entering 2024 as the Vikings’ starting quarterback. Darnold, the ex-New York Jets castoff, signed just a one-year, backup-level contract …
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Chiefs’ Rashee Rice addresses off-field incidents: ‘All I can do is mature and continue to grow’
Rashee Rice has been a full participant at the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason program. Now, the second-year wide receiver has spoken publicly for the first time regarding separate off-field incidents, including a high-speed crash that resulted in criminal charges, assuring reporters he’s still working to better himself. “I’ve learned so much from [the car crash],” Rice said Saturday at a …
Read More »Haason Reddick’s discontent lingers for Jets
In lieu of giving defensive end Haason Reddick a new contract, the Eagles traded him to the Jets. And with the Jets not yet giving Reddick a new contract, he has yet to show up for offseason workouts. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, the most clear message could come this week, if Reddick skips the team’s mandatory minicamp …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: Brant Boyer’s special teams units should remain strong
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the special teams positions… Projected depth chart Starters: …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: A healthy Graham Gano should make a huge difference on special teams
The Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to again resemble the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group heading into the 2024 season. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the special teams unit… Projected depth chart Starters: Graham Gano (kicker), …
Read More »Panthers-Oilers Game 1 takeaways, early look at Game 2
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Jun 8, 2024, 11:30 PM ET The Florida Panthers have struck first in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, winning Game 1 by a 3-0 score over the Edmonton …
Read More »Sergei Bobrovsky stymies Oilers as Panthers win Stanley Cup opener
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sergei Bobrovsky put on a masterclass against Connor McDavid and every other player who dared shoot the puck at him, his teammates pounced when given the chance and the Florida Panthers are off and rolling in the Stanley Cup Final. Bobrovsky was unbeatable in stopping all 32 shots he faced from every angle and in every situation …
Read More »Why Deebo Samuel could be replaced by 49ers rookies, per Louis Riddick
Why Deebo Samuel could be replaced by 49ers rookies, per Louis Riddick originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers possess arguably the most potent offensive skill-position player group in the NFL, but that didn’t stop San Francisco from adding a pair of wide receivers in the 2024 draft. But could those selections have been made in preparation for …
Read More »NHL, union address 4 Nations, salary cap, LTIR at Cup Final
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 8, 2024, 09:13 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament winner will be crowned at TD Garden in Boston next February. The NHL and NHL Players Association revealed details to their new international tournament, which will feature players representing the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden competing …
Read More »Why Riddick believes 49ers rookie WRs could replace Deebo
Why Riddick believes 49ers rookie WRs could replace Deebo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers possess arguably the most potent offensive skill-position player group in the NFL, but that didn’t stop San Francisco from adding a pair of wide receivers in the 2024 draft. But could those selections have been made in preparation for a future that …
Read More »PFF slots Bears’ guard pair in top-10 NFL guard duo rankings
PFF slots Bears’ guard pair in top-10 NFL guard duo rankings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Pro Football Focus has continuously leaked their top-10 rankings for all NFL positions as the offseason progresses through the summer. Recently, they released their top-10 guard duo rankings. The Bears snuck in their guard pair of Teven Jenkins and Nate Davis, as the …
Read More »Lions lose OTA practice session after violating offseason rules regarding on-field contact
The Detroit Lions are losing one of their organized team activity practices due to violating rules regarding offseason workouts. Detroit will forfeit its June 10 practice session. While the team did not reveal the specific violation, the rules in the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association concern on-field contact during offseason practices. The Lions issued …
Read More »Lions lose one day of OTA practice after violating offseason rules regarding on-field contact
The Detroit Lions are losing one of their organized team activity practices due to violating rules regarding offseason workouts. Detroit will forfeit its practice session scheduled for June 10. While the team did not reveal the specific violation, the rules in the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association concern on-field contact during offseason practices. The …
Read More »Travis Kelce wins home run hitting contest as Taylor Swift tours in Europe
Travis Kelce’s power extends beyond the football field. Kansas City’s talented tight end, who also happens to be pop superstar Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, showed off his batting skills on Saturday by winning a home run contest at a charity softball event hosted by Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku. Kelce, who grew up in Cleveland, arrived at Classic Park, home of …
Read More »Packers know they don’t have a No. 1 receiver; here why they ‘don’t think it matters’
Last season’s Green Bay Packers had one of the most unusual wide receiver rooms in recent NFL history. Every receiver in their regular rotation entered the league in either 2022 or 2023, meaning they were all first- or second-year players. Christian Watson, the team’s second-round pick in 2022, was the old man of the group at a mere 24 years …
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