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The best running back in football is also one of the best offensive weapons. With $11.8 million in 2024 compensation, Christian McCaffrey isn’t paid that way. He now will be. Or at least closer to it. Per a league source, the 49ers and McCaffrey have reached agreement on a two-year extension. He’s now under contract for the next four years. …

Don’t worry, Lane Johnson has no plans to do what Jason Kelce did originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia He just watched his long-time teammate, his fellow all-pro, one of his best friends walk away from football. Jason Kelce played 13 years. All with the Eagles. Lane Johnson is going into Year No. 12. All with the Eagles. But retirement …

From one of the most uninteresting divisions in the NFL to one of the most intriguing, the AFC South has entered a new era that promises to be fun. The Texans shocked the NFL world in 2023 by going from worst to first in the division, the Jaguars again went 9-8 but missed the playoffs, while the Colts and Titans …

FRISCO, Texas — It’s been just over 22 years since Hall of Famer Allen Iverson’s unforgettable rant about attending practice.  Three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons’ chat with local media at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday took a turn in the Iversonian direction when he was asked about why he hadn’t attended the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason program up until the minicamp …

FRISCO, Texas — Many Dallas Cowboys fans were disgusted this offseason when owner and general manager Jerry Jones pivoted the team’s motto from “all in” to “get it done with less.” Cowboys All-Pro rusher Micah Parsons has a different perspective, knowing what is on the horizon. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott, who became the first Cowboys QB to lead the NFL …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter New Panthers coach Dave Canales spent 13 years as a Seahawks assistant working under Pete Carroll, and with a staff full of similar transplants from the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to cast Carolina as Seattle South. Those Seahawks teams made the playoffs 10 times, won five division titles and made the Super Bowl twice, winning …

Keenan Allen has been a member of the Bears for a few months now and the wide receiver hasn’t minded the move from Los Angeles to Chicago. Allen told reporters on Tuesday that “it wouldn’t be hard to adjust to a city like this” while discussing how it feels in his new home. The question for Allen is how long …

Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo were voted the 2024 Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award winners by the Professional Football Writers of America. Callahan and Spagnuolo are the 24th and 25th recipients of the Dr. Z Award, which started in 2014. The Dr. Z Award is given for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in …

Emily Kaplan, ESPNJun 5, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Forget the distance, this year’s Stanley Cup Final is as electric as they come. Two fantastic teams hitting their stride when it matters most, with incredible stories to tell. Here’s a look inside how both teams got here and lessons on what makes them special. …

There are any number of stats that will show Justin Jefferson had the best first four years of any wide receiver in NFL history. By any standard, the guy is a ridiculously good player. There is also the basic understanding that defenses must game plan against specifically Jefferson, thus making him advantageously impactful for the Minnesota offense even when the …

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has signed a two-year extension that will see him average $19 million per season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year will see his salary increase $8 million and he will also receive $24 million more in guaranteed money. McCaffrey was set to make $11.8 million for …

Running back Christian McCaffrey reported to the 49ers’ mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and signed a new contract with the team, but there’s been no new developments regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s status. Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com reports that Aiyuk has not reported to the team’s facility for their only mandatory work of the offseason. Aiyuk also stayed away from the …

Tyreek Hill and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have made clear they want want a new contract for the star receiver. It became a bigger priority after Justin Jefferson signed a deal Monday that will pay him $35 million per year in new money. “Oh, it’s a great day in the Hill household, man. Everybody waking up happy,” Hill said, via …

The Steelers don’t have their mandatory minicamp until next week, but defensive lineman Cameron Heyward still decided to report to the team’s practice facility on Tuesday. Heyward had been away from the team during their voluntary workouts as he looks for a new deal and he told reporters that he plans to remain with the team through minicamp and into …

The Commanders needed a kicker after cutting Brandon McManus on Sunday. They are signing former UFL kicker Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post reports. Ahmed spent part of the 2024 spring season with the Birmingham Stallions after Chris Blewitt was injured. Ahmed went 10-for-13, including 4-for-7 from beyond 40 yards. He holds the record for the …