On paper, the AFC West is as predicable as a weekday morning. You get up, check your smartphone, shower, and possibly grab a quick bite before firing off a workday. For the AFC West, the standard procedure is the Chiefs finishing first and everyone else fighting for second. Really, I wouldn’t expect much to be different in 2024, but that …
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Justin Jefferson contract: Cowboys’ Dak Prescott immediately called CeeDee Lamb upon news of record WR deal
Getty Images FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys 2024 offseason program came and went with the conclusion of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb remained a holdout through it all because of the lack of a new contract prior to entering the final season of his rookie deal in 2024. However, Lamb’s situation could change quickly following …
Read More »Why you shouldn’t overlook Kelee Ringo in Eagles’ CB battle
Why you shouldn’t overlook Kelee Ringo in Eagles’ CB battle originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Kelee Ringo watched a couple months ago when the Eagles selected cornerbacks back-to-back in the first and second round of the 2024 draft. No sweat. “It’s a great opportunity to compete more,” Ringo said. Ringo is confident as he enters his second year in …
Read More »Every NFL team’s most notable offseason departure: Patriots, Seahawks part ways with legendary coaches
Throughout any given offseason, the headlines are largely dominated by additions that franchises are making to their teams in hopes of improving the following year. But there’s another side to that coin. Departures can be just as impactful to a team if not more in some cases. As the NFL gears up for its break in the coming weeks before …
Read More »OBJ has yet to practice with his new Dolphins teammates
Four weeks ago today, the Dolphins signed receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Since then, Beckham has yet to get on the practice field with his new teammates. He’s present for mandatory minicamp. The team has decided to hold him out of team drills, for now. “Everybody is excited to see players when they first get here specifically, and a player of …
Read More »Brandon Graham reveals this massive improvement in Eagles defense compared to 2023 season
PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Graham went out of his own way to bring up last year’s coaching staff. He certainly wasn’t asked about them. When asked what life was like without Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox on the Philadelphia Eagles, the third member of the team’s “Core Four” took the answer a step forward. “I really think that last year, that’s …
Read More »A.J. Brown reveals trash talk from Eagles’ rookie, why comments were important for him and the locker room
PHILADELPHIA — The early consensus regarding first-round rookie Quinyon Mitchell is he’s a quiet guy. Mitchell has let his play on the field do the talking, respecting what the veterans have to say in order to improve his game. That’s why Mitchell trash talking A.J. Brown sent shockwaves throughout the locker room. “The first words I heard from him were, …
Read More »Devonta Smith: You can’t count pockets of others, I’m where I want to be
The wide receiver market looks a lot different than it did when Devonta Smith signed a three-year contract extension with the Eagles in the middle of April. Smith’s teammate A.J. Brown, Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle all signed extensions that included more money than the one that Smith signed and Vikings star Justin Jefferson’s new …
Read More »NFL’s high-stakes Sunday Ticket trial starts today
The NFL is going to court. And it’s not of the secret nor rigged nor kangaroo variety. Jury selection begins today in L.A. in the massive antitrust lawsuit regarding the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package. The entire Sunday Ticket package, from its inception in 1994, has presented plenty of obvious potential antitrust issues. The current case claims, via Reuters.com, that the …
Read More »Von Miller optimistic about 2024, with his knee feeling better than last year
Von Miller’s tenure in Buffalo has been rocky. He suffered a torn ACL in his first season with the Bills in 2022, and he struggled to get healthy and return to form in 2023. But he says 2024 will be different. Miller says offseason practices have been an excellent opportunity for him to test his knee, and his knee is …
Read More »Matt Eberflus wants Caleb Williams, Bears to work on their cadence
Caleb Williams has made a number of impressive throws since the Bears made him the first overall pick of this year’s draft, but there’s more to playing quarterback in the NFL than the ability to sling the ball down the field. There are many little things that are part of the puzzle as well, including the seemingly simple task of …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: Dexter Lawrence leads a talented defensive front
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 along the defensive line… Projected depth chart Edge Starters: Brian Burns, Kayvon …
Read More »Why Eagles are taking a long look at Zack Baun at linebacker this spring
Why Eagles are taking a long look at Zack Baun at linebacker this spring originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Free agent pickup Zack Baun started to turn some heads once he got the chance to rush the passer in New Orleans last year. And it seemed like he was excited about getting the chance to do that with the …
Read More »NFL teams weighing the risks of exposing kickers to more tackles under new kickoff rule
The new kickoff rule is expected to result in more kickoff returns, including more long kickoff returns where the kicker is the last man standing between the returner and the end zone. Which means kickers may have to tackle more than ever before. As a result, some teams are considering having a non-kicker handle kickoffs. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave …
Read More »Sean Payton believes Courtland Sutton will show up for mandatory minicamp
Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton has been boycotting offseason workouts. Coach Sean Payton expects that to end when mandatory minicamp rolls around. “Yes, I think he’ll be here for minicamp,” Payton told reporters on Tuesday. “I mean, it’s mandatory. When I’ve been asked about Courtland —and I’m going to say this — I just know his work ethic. I know the …
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