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In early 2006, quarterback Drew Brees had a surgically-repaired shoulder that kept the Dolphins from offering him a contract. It didn’t stop the Saints. Eighteen years later, Brees has been elected to the Saints’ Hall of Fame. His arrival, along with coach Sean Payton, laid the foundation for a rebirth of the city in the aftermath of a hurricane that …

While Russell Wilson has been in “pole position” to be the Steelers’ starting quarterback, Justin Fields is also in the mix for the role. But should he not win that job, Fields has expressed a willingness to serve as a potential offensive weapon — like Taysom Hill has been with the Saints. “When my name is called, I’ll be ready,” Fields …

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is unsurprisingly headed to the team’s Hall of Fame. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Drew Brees has been selected for induction into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame class of 2024, the team announced on Thursday. After joining the Saints in 2005 following five seasons with the San Diego Chargers, Brees quickly …

The Kansas City Chiefs are considering taking kicker Harrison Butker off kickoff duties for the upcoming season. But the decision has nothing to do with his recent controversial remarks during a commencement speech that made national headlines. The new rules implemented in March dictate that any ball kicked into the “landing zone” from the goal line to the 20-yard line …

Why Drake Maye is ‘perfect’ for Alex Van Pelt’s Patriots offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It might be a while before Drake Maye gets to prove himself as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. But there’s evidence to suggest he’s set up to succeed in New England. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft boasts a 6-foot-4, …

The 49ers made Trey Lance the third overall pick in the draft after he had started just 17 games at North Dakota State. Then they traded him to the Cowboys after he had started just four games in San Francisco. Lance never played a down in his first year with the Cowboys, so there still isn’t much to evaluate him …

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the only unsigned Falcons selection from the 2024 draft. The NFL’s daily transaction report for Thursday shows that they have signed fourth-round defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus. It’s a four-year deal for Dorlus. Dorlus spent the last five seasons at Oregon and made a pair of All-Pac 12 teams during his time with the Ducks. He …

EAST RUTHERFORD – The Giants held their second media-open organized team activity practice on Thursday. A few takeaways from the day… What quarterback controversy? Drew Lock met the media and made something abundantly clear: While he wants to start, he understands he was not brought to the Giants to start. It’s his job, Lock stressed, to help Daniel Jones out …

Hard Knocks is heading to Chicago this summer. The Bears will be this year’s team on Hard Knocks, which will air on Tuesday nights on HBO beginning on August 6, the NFL announced today. The three teams that could be forced by the NFL to do Hard Knocks were the Bears, Broncos and Saints, because those three teams don’t have …

The Bears have a lot riding on Caleb Williams. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) The Chicago Bears are the “Hard Knocks” team for the 2024 NFL training camp, which means viewers will get an inside look at Caleb Williams’ rookie season. NFL Films announced the selection Thursday, with the first episode to come on Aug. 6. It will be the …

Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers missed all of last season after serving a gambling suspension. The NFL reinstated him April 23, and he has worked in the team’s offseason program since. Rodgers said during his absence that he most missed the “brotherhood” that comes in the locker room. “I made a mistake, and I did my time,” Rodgers said in video …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice discuss which running back fantasy managers should choose in 2024. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript How am I gonna stop myself from like drafting a ton …

Running the NFL Players Association pays well. It doesn’t pay nearly as well as running the NFL. Via Sports Business Journal, the NFLPA has filed annual paperwork revealing compensation for key employees. Former union executive director DeMaurice Smith received $8.37 million, including salary of $8.2 million, during his final year. Lloyd Howell, who replaced Smith last year, made $2.2 million …

Former 49ers WR warns Purdy critics young QB will prove them wrong originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A Super Bowl appearance and a 17-4 career record simply isn’t enough to satisfy the haters of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who is just 24. But to former 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders? It’s more than enough. In talking to Kay …

Broncos fifth-round pick Audric Estime won’t be on the field for the rest of the team’s offseason program. Head coach Sean Payton told reporters on Thursday that Estime suffered a knee injury. The running back underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment and had an arthroscopic procedure that will keep him in the rehab group for the near future. “We did a small …