Getty Images Last season, the Houston Texans were the feel-good story of the NFL. Behind a new head coach in DeMeco Ryans and led by a star rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud, the Texans wildly exceeded expectations, winning both the AFC South and a playoff game for the first time since 2019. Now, the Texans are trying to level up. …
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Devin Hester, Steve McMichael select presenters for Hall of Fame ceremony
Devin Hester, Steve McMichael select presenters for Hall of Fame ceremony originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chicago Bears legends Devin Hester and Steve McMichael have made the choice for the person who will introduce them during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this summer. Both players, along with former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, were among …
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Devin Hester, Steve McMichael select presenters for Hall of Fame ceremony originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chicago Bears legends Devin Hester and Steve McMichael have made the choice for the person who will introduce them during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this summer. Both players, along with former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, were among …
Read More »Rangers disappointed but confident core can win
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 4, 2024, 02:44 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. TARRYTOWN, NY — There were two prevailing emotions for the New York Rangers as they packed up their lockers on Tuesday: painful disappointment after losing in the Eastern Conference final to the Florida Panthers and unwavering confidence that this group will win a Stanley Cup …
Read More »Patriots’ Drake Maye has impressed his offensive coordinator in several ways throughout offseason workouts
Getty Images The New England Patriots seemingly have a plan to bring rookie quarterback Drake Maye along slowly. The team signed Jacoby Brissett in free agency before it selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, and with a below-average offensive infrastructure, it makes sense for them to let Maye sit and learn behind the veteran …
Read More »Fantasy Football 2024 most wanted: Five players I’m drafting everywhere because they’re absolute steals at ADP
USATSI The 2024 NFL season is still months away but planning for your Fantasy Football teams starts now. At Fantasy Football Today, we’ve already been drafting a lot in the last few months with even more mock drafts taking place since the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. We’ve hit all different formats from Superflex to half-PPR and through it …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk not present at 49ers’ mandatory minicamp as wideout seeks new contract, per report
Getty Images CeeDee Lamb isn’t the only star receiver skipping mandatory minicamp. Shortly after Lamb no-showed for the start of Cowboys’ minicamp, Brandon Aiyuk did not show up for the start of the 49ers’ minicamp, per NFL Media. The 49ers picked up Aiyuk’s fifth-year option last spring that would pay him $14.1 million (all guaranteed) for the 2024 season. Aiyuk …
Read More »CMC, 49ers agree to reported two-year, $38M contract extension
CMC, 49ers agree to reported two-year, $38M contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey will remain with the 49ers for at least the next few seasons The superstar running back and reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year award recipient agreed to a two-year contract extension with San Francisco, a source confirmed NBC Sports Bay Area’s …
Read More »C.J. Stroud on Colts rivalry: ‘Indy hates me already, and I love it’
C.J. Stroud figures to be throwing passes for years to come for the Houston Texans, which means he’ll be seeing plenty of the Indianapolis Colts — who have had plenty to say about the quarterback this offseason. Earlier this offseason, Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin claimed that Stroud said some “wild stuff” to him in their matchups last season and that …
Read More »49ers’ Christian McCaffrey agrees to record-setting contract extension worth $38 million over two years
Getty Images Christian McCaffrey is giving the once-sagging running back market some hope. The 49ers star has agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. McCaffrey, who is now under contract until he turns 31 years old, was already the NFL’s highest-paid running back. In 2020, when he was still with the Carolina …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa grows impatient over contract talks, just wants to ‘get something done’
After intermittent participation at voluntary offseason workouts, Tua Tagovailoa reported to the Miami Dolphins’ mandatory minicamp Tuesday. But the quarterback is admittedly growing impatient with long-term contract negotiations, telling reporters he’s simply ready to “get something done.” “I’m not blind to the people that are in my position that are getting paid,” Tagovailoa said. “Am I concerned about it? I’m …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey, 49ers reportedly agree to two-year, $38M extension
Christian McCaffrey is getting a new deal after his dominant 2023 season. The San Francisco 49ers and the All-Pro running back have agreed to a two-year, $38 million extension, ESPN reported Tuesday. With the deal, McCaffrey will remain the highest-paid running back on an average annual basis, receiving a roughly $3 million increase in yearly pay to keep him under …
Read More »Aiyuk doesn’t report to 49ers mandatory minicamp amid contract talks
Aiyuk doesn’t report to 49ers mandatory minicamp amid contract talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers opened their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who remains away from the team while seeking a long-term contract. Aiyuk is under contract to the 49ers with a scheduled salary of $14.124 million for the …
Read More »Falcons’ Kirk Cousins says it’s been ‘huge win’ getting OTA reps, which wouldn’t have happened with Vikings
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is adjusting to a new team as he recovers from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for the end of the 2023 season. The Atlanta Falcons’ approach to his injury is different than what the Minnesota Vikings’ plan would have been, had he stayed with his former team. Cousins has been taking reps during OTAs and enjoying …
Read More »Steelers’ Cam Heyward arrives for third week of OTAs amid pursuit of a contract extension
USA Today Cameron Heyward has returned to the Steelers’ facility for the third and final week of the team’s OTAs. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman missed the first two weeks of OTAs as he is hoping for a contract extension. Heyward’s current deal is set to expire after the 2024 season. “I have always attended (OTAs), but at this time, …
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