When Allen Robinson got traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2023 offseason, he thought for sure that he’d be spending more than one year with the team, but that didn’t happen. Although Robinson was a full-time starter for the Steelers last season, the team decided to cut him in March in a move that caught the former Pro Bowl …
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Jaylen Waddle contract extension: Why the Dolphins paid star wide receiver before Tua Tagovailoa
This week, the Miami Dolphins agreed to a lucrative extension with one of their stars on offense. It wasn’t the player everyone was expecting, as wide receiver Jaylen Waddle grabbed a three-year contract extension worth $84.75 million, while quarterback Tua Tagovailoa continues to await his pay day. Why did Waddle get the bag before his quarterback? Especially with Miami already paying Tyreek Hill …
Read More »Why the NFLPA’s newly proposed offseason workout schedule is a win for all
The NFL Players Association’s proposed changes to the offseason calendar sent the football world into a frenzy, with players, coaches, executives, and NFL alumni weighing in on the potential impact on the start of organized team activities, minicamps, and the offseason workout program. Though the player-led proposal would eliminate the voluntary workouts conducted throughout the spring, the gradual ramp-up to …
Read More »Tom Brady lauds Packers’ handling of Jordan Love, names one misconception regarding young QBs
Is it better for rookie quarterbacks to sit or play right away? Tom Brady, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time, feels that the former is the best route for a promising young quarterback. Brady, who spent just over a year watching Drew Bledsoe before taking the reins of the Patriots offense back in 2001, alluded to Jordan Love …
Read More »Watch Drake Maye throw sweet no-look pass at Patriots OTA practice
Watch Drake Maye throw sweet no-look pass at Patriots OTA practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is more than just a pocket passer. The No. 3 pick from the 2024 NFL Draft is capable of throwing on the run, too. Maye showed off his athleticism during Wednesday’s OTA practice at Gillette Stadium with …
Read More »After Texans QB C.J. Stroud’s historic rookie season, what to expect in Year 2?
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter As a former NFL player himself, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans knows the trap second-year pros can fall into. Some who’ve had success as rookies, he explained, have rested on their laurels. They’ve taken their foot off the gas pedal. Oftentimes, that backfires. As Ryans sees it, you must work harder entering your second season. That’s …
Read More »Texans GM Nick Caserio leaves door open for possible JJ Watt comeback: ‘We’ll see how it goes’
JJ Watt opened the door earlier this offseason regarding a possible comeback with the Houston Texans. General manager Nick Caserio is keeping that door open. Watt, a future Hall of Fame defensive lineman who retired after the 2022 season, says he told Texans coach (and former Texans teammate) DeMeco Ryans last year that he’d “be there” if Ryans was desperate and …
Read More »Why the winningest coach in Bengals history decided to take a job as a Raiders assistant for 2024
Marvin Lewis once spent 16 seasons as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and in that time, he racked up 131 career wins, which more than doubles the number of any other coach in franchise history. After parting ways with the organization following the 2018 season, Lewis kept his distance from the NFL, but now, he’s making a return. …
Read More »Why Ryan knew 49ers were ‘special team’ after initial tryout
Why Ryan knew 49ers were ‘special team’ after initial tryout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Logan Ryan was a part of several great NFL rosters, but he realized early on just how special the 49ers’ team was during the 2023 season. The former 49ers safety, who announced his retirement from the NFL in April, joined “The Herd” with …
Read More »Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill has been eyeing new contract since conclusion of 2023 NFL season, per report
Getty Images The NFL’s wide receiver market has continued to boom this offseason, as two pass-catchers — A.J. Brown and Amon-Ra St. Brown — surpassed Tyreek Hill’s $30 million-per-year benchmark. However, even before those two stars put pen to paper on their new contracts, the Miami Dolphins wideout was looking to adjust his deal. Hill, who turned 30 in March, …
Read More »Why the Dolphins paid Jaylen Waddle (almost) as much as Tyreek Hill
Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The Miami Dolphins confirmed what we already knew when they extended receiver Jaylen Waddle to a deal worth up to $84.75 million over three years on Thursday. He’ll earn just a hair short of what Tyreek Hill is set to make, with Hill’s contract exceeding Waddle’s deal by $750,000 per year in average annual value. …
Read More »WATCH: Rome Odunze flashes healthy hamstring with contested catch from Caleb Williams dime
WATCH: Rome Odunze flashes healthy hamstring with contested catch from Caleb Williams dime originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Rome Odunze’s hamstring appears to be back to full health. The Bears rookie wide receiver hauled in a contested catch over Tyrique Stevenson in OTAs (Organized Team Activities) from a Caleb Williams dime. Check it out. We could get used to …
Read More »Packers’ Jaire Alexander says Jayden Reed reminds him of a former Pro Bowl teammate
Last year’s Green Bay Packers had one of the youngest skill-position corps in the history of football. Specifically at wide receiver, the Packers didn’t have a single player on the active roster who entered the league before 2022. In other words, their entire receiver corps was comprised of first- and second-year players. The most productive player among that group in …
Read More »Graham Walker, half-brother of Patrick Mahomes, to play wide receiver at Rice
Graham Walker, the half-brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has transferred to Rice, where he will play wide receiver this season. To most football fans, the real news is that the best player in the NFL has a younger brother who plays football as well. Walker is the biological son of Pat Mahomes Sr. but was raised primarily by his …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers’ ‘favorite receiver in the draft’ Malachi Corley described as a ‘bowling ball’ by Garrett Wilson
Getty Images Aaron Rodgers recently called New York Jets rookie wideout Malachi Corley his “favorite receiver in the draft” on the Official Jets Podcast, per ESPN, and he’s made some headlines throughout OTAs. The Western Kentucky product is known as the “YAC King” after leading the FBS in yards after catch over the last three years, but he’s more than …
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