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USATSI One day after Justin Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, fellow star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has skipped the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp, per NFL Media, with no plans to report. This comes amid Lamb’s own pursuit of a new contract. The 25-year-old Lamb will be subject to fines for his minicamp absence. The …

If ever a receiving prospect appeared to be laboratory-built for success in the NFL, it’s Marvin Harrison Jr. He arrives in the league as an uncommonly polished route-runner coming off consecutive 1,200-yard seasons at Ohio State. This embedded content is not available in your region. Harrison has ideal size (6-foot-3), excellent hands, suddenness and separation ability. He excels in contested …

The puck drops on the 2024 Stanley Cup Final this Saturday when the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers clash for the right to have their name engraved on Lord Stanley’s Cup. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is the current Conn Smythe Trophy favorite for playoff MVP, and he leads a skilled offense featuring Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Zach Hyman …

When the Detroit Lions made running back Jahmyr Gibbs the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, there were a lot of questions about positional value. The Lions insisted that Gibbs was not merely a running back, but instead an offensive weapon, and that his skill set and ability to contribute in all aspects of the game justified …

It’s hard to argue against the AFC North being pro football’s hardest division. Each of the division’s four teams had a winning record in 2023, with the Steelers, Browns and Ravens qualifying for the playoffs. The Bengals managed to carve out a 9-8 record despite Joe Burrow missing the final seven games with a wrist injury.  The AFC North should …

Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the offensive line positions… Projected depth chart Starters: Tyron Smith (LT), John Simpson (LG), Joe Tippmann (C), Alijah …

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The 2024 NFL season isn’t far off, and there might not be a more intriguing division to watch than the NFC North. The reigning champion Detroit Lions are fresh off their best season in decades, coming within one win of a historic Super Bowl appearance. The Green Bay Packers are looking to build off their own playoff promise. And both …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Months before the NFL Draft, Xavier Worthy’s mother, Nicky Jones, taught him how meditation, affirmation and manifestation could change his life. He didn’t quite buy in — until recently. He wanted to be drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s when Worthy started the affirmation and manifestation in earnest, trying to will the match into …

The 2024 NFL offseason saw plenty of big names swap places at the most important spots: coach and quarterback. In fact, 12 different teams — almost 40% of the league — are set to open the new season with a new pairing there. So which new duo is most promising? We’re ranking all 12 as the summer draws near. A …

Top Eagles storylines heading into 2024 mandatory minicamp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles have completed the voluntary portion of their offseason program and will kick off their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. This minicamp, which runs through Thursday, will be the first mandatory minicamp in Nick Sirianni’s four-year run as head coach of the Eagles. After a …

Darren Waller’s future has been a consistent storyline for the Giants this offseason, but it appears the tight end is nearing a decision. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, the Giants are expecting Waller to retire by next week’s mandatory minicamp. Raanan adds that those close to Waller believe he’s leaning in that direction. Waller, 31, was traded to the …

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings are continuing their relationship. The team announced a contract extension for Jefferson on Monday, and it’s a whopper of a deal. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Jefferson and the Vikings have agreed to a deal worth $140 million over four years. The 24-year-old will be making $35 million a year, …

Blow the horn, Vikings. After months of back-and-forth, on-and-off negotiations, the Vikings and receiver Justin Jefferson have a deal. Per multiple reports, it’s a four-year extension that pays $35 million per year in new money. That makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Coupled with his 2024 compensation of $19.743 million, it’s a five-year, $159.743 million deal. It pays …

The Patriots are moving on from one of their recent draft picks. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, New England has informed offensive lineman Andrew Stueber that he will be waived. Stueber, 24, was a seventh-round selection in 2022. He did not appear in a regular-season game in either of his first two seasons. After missing the 2022 season with a …