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C.J. Stroud got into the driver’s seat then set it to cruise control on his way to the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2023, making himself the first quarterback to win the coveted hardware since Justin Herbert in 2020. The year before, in one of the closest races, with one of the most obscure finishes in NFL history, …

The Jets made a surprising signing on Wednesday morning, adding former All-Pro returner and running back Tarik Cohen. Though he’s still just 28 years old, Cohen has not played in the NFL since the 2020 season. He played three games that season before tearing his ACL and MCL. After missing the entire 2021 season, Cohen then tore his Achilles while …

NFL fans are ready to turn the page from “offseason” to “preseason,” but there’s still business to attend to. One of those orders of business has to do with the wide receiver market and the players awaiting new contracts.  Talented pass-catchers such as CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys, Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals, Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers — and then the best of them all, Justin Jefferson of …

Guard Dalton Risner has agreed to re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday. Risner spent last season with the Vikings, for whom he appeared in 15 games and made 11 starts. He spent the previous four seasons of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos (2019-22), who selected Risner in the second round of …

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye signed his rookie contract on Tuesday, officially making him a member of the club. But Maye’s ascension to New England’s QB1 still could take some time. With veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett on the roster, Maye will have however long he needs to get ready to start. The Patriots have not set a public timeline for that …

The path to NFL stardom is not the same for every rookie quarterback. Patrick Mahomes sat nearly all of his first season as Alex Smith led the Chiefs while eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud was a revelation from the beginning.  In total, nine rookie quarterbacks made at least one start during the 2023 season. Gazing into the …

Getty Images The New Orleans Saints have never used Taysom Hill as strictly a traditional quarterback. But the veteran’s “Swiss Army knife” label is gaining a new meaning under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, according to The Times-Picayune, with the 33-year-old practicing at least four different positions during the Saints’ opening weeks of organized team activities (OTAs). Though officially listed …

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The Steelers offense is going to look very different in 2024 and that looks like a good thing for tight end Pat Freiermuth. New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith also ran the offense while he was the Falcons head coach and more than a third of their passes during his time in Atlanta were directed toward tight ends. The Steelers threw …

Ranking every opposing quarterback on Eagles’ 2024 schedule originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are expected to have a much easier schedule in 2024 but they’ll still face some pretty good quarterbacks this year. Jalen Hurts had a bit of a down season in 2023 but was still a Pro Bowler for the second straight season and led …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is participating in offseason workouts despite an unresolved contractual concern. Last week, coach Sean McVay repeatedly said they’re keeping the situation “in house.” On Tuesday, reporters tried to get some information a different way, by asking offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur whether he has noticed any difference in Stafford, given the contract issue. “No,” LaFleur said, “Matthew, …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz connected with the Buffalo Bills quarterback to discuss his preparations for the upcoming season without Stefon Diggs and what it means for the team’s expectations. Josh joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Gatorade. View more Video Transcript Jason Fitz from Yahoo Sports, hanging out with Bill superstar, Josh Allen joining us on behalf of Gatorade. The …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Edmonton Oilers looked anything but championship-caliber. It was 13 games into the season. They were 2-9-1, skidding into an abyss of their own making. Those visions of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl lifting the first Stanley Cup for the Oilers since 1990 fizzled into …

Last season, we kept tabs on the Jets’ rookies, most of whom had a minor impact. Let’s look at the outlook for each player heading into year two and assess whether they could play an expanded role… Defensive End Will McDonald On the whole, it was a disappointing rookie campaign for McDonald, who was a healthy scratch twice. However, he …

Last season, we kept tabs on the Giants’ rookies, most of whom had a minor impact. Let’s look at the outlook for each player heading into year two and assess whether they could play an expanded role. CB Deonte Banks Banks will head into his second season as the Giants’ unquestioned No. 1 cornerback, after a solid rookie season that …