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Caleb Williams’ transformational aura already being felt as Bears new era begins originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Cole Kmet had heard the narratives surrounding Caleb Williams before the Bears selected the quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The narratives that suggested Williams was selfish and a prima donna arose …

Shanahan impressed by ‘fun’ early connection between Purdy, Pearsall originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offseason workout program is well underway, and quarterback Brock Purdy already has formed some chemistry with one of his newest offensive weapons. Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall benefitted from plenty of work with Purdy during organized team activities, and coach Kyle Shanahan …

Ward feels good after surgery, wants to ‘stick around’ with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — On Tuesday, 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward revealed that he had been dealing with a core muscle injury for multiple years. The All-Pro was on the side field doing rehabilitation work during mandatory minicamp and expects to be back on …

The Eagles currently are conducting their first mandatory minicamp of coach Nick Sirianni’s tenure; he’d previously not conducted one. For his inaugural mandatory offseason session, Sirianni has former Giants running back Saquon Barkley in the fold. “It’s really nice to see him in green,” Sirianni told reporters on Tuesday. “And I know, you know, it’s really nice to see him …

Caleb Williams cadence mastery is vital top priority for rookie early in Bears’ QB development plan originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A few things have become commonplace while watching quarterback Caleb Williams during the Bears’ offseason program. The first is the “wow” throws that come with rare arm talent. Williams has made several impressive throws …

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is used to hearing heckles from New York Giants fans, especially after how last season ended for Philadelphia. Well aware that his squad underperformed after beginning the season at a histroic 10-1 pace, going 1-5 over their final seven games and losing in the wild-card round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sirianni is not shying …

He was a two-time All-American at Michigan and the offensive most valuable player in the Wolverines’ national championship game victory over Washington. So running back Blake Corum had pedigree when the Rams selected him in the third round of the NFL draft. Yet Corum has gone through the Rams’ offseason program with an attitude that tilted more neophyte than seasoned …

Drake Maye is undoubtedly the presumed quarterback of the future in New England, but he’s not the Patriots starter right now. That job continues to belong to Jacoby Brissett, who remained the No. 1 quarterback during drills at Patriots OTAs on Tuesday. After drills on Tuesday, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was asked about New England’s quarterback room. He made …

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  I’m not saying we need an offseason version of the RedZone Channel, but it would be nice to have one this week because I’m pretty sure that’s the only way that anyone can possibly keep track of everything that’s happening in the NFL over the next few days. Starting today, …

Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb is staying away from mandatory minicamp as the All-Pro seeks a new contract, while star pass rusher Micah Parsons is practicing after skipping most of the voluntary offseason work. Lamb’s absence at the start of the three-day minicamp Tuesday came a day after Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson agreed to the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history. …

How CMC’s contract extension impacts 49ers’ 2024 salary-cap space originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey’s record-setting contract extension with the 49ers is a resounding win-win situation for both parties involved. The superstar running back’s two-year, $38 million contract extension with San Francisco created $7.4 million in 2024 salary-cap space for the franchise, per Spotrac. Christian McCaffrey’s extension …

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off the first day of mandatory minicamp with a crisp practice that lasted one hour and five minutes. There wasn’t many exciting plays in this practice, and not much to uncover in the 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 portion of the session either.  The first day of mandatory minicamp is typically a ramp-up period before the …

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb missed the start of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, continuing the trend of him holding out of the team’s offseason program in search of a new deal as he is set to enter 2024 in the last season of his rookie contract. After Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson, the 2022 NFL …

Shanahan not concerned with 49ers paying CMC into his 30s originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Christian McCaffrey signed a two-year contract extension with the 49ers on Tuesday, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season. If the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year plays out the full terms of his contract, he will …

When Stefon Diggs was dealt to Houston from Buffalo in April, many believed the addition of the superstar receiver vaulted the Texans into Super Bowl contention. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday for the first time since the trade, Diggs said it’s far too early to be talking about winning a ring. “I’m going to take it one day at a …