PHILADELPHIA — Youth is the theme of the Philadelphia Eagles at defensive tackle this season, as the roster doesn’t have a player at the position over the age of 25. The Eagles drafted Jalen Carter (23) and Jordan Davis (24) in the first round in each of the last two drafts. Milton Williams is the oldest defensive tackle at 25, …
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Jets promote Scott Arniel to replace Rick Bowness as coach
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 24, 2024, 05:42 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Winnipeg Jets have named Scott Arniel their new head coach; he played for the previous incarnation of the franchise in the 1980s. Although the Jets interviewed other candidates for their opening, it was widely speculated that Arniel would end up with the job thanks …
Read More »NaVorro Bowman is transitioning from All-Pro linebacker to Chargers assistant coach
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — NaVorro Bowman was able to see as a player how quickly Jim Harbaugh could turn a team into a Super Bowl contender. Bowman has reunited with Harbaugh, albeit in a different capacity. Harbaugh hired Bowman in February to be the Los Angeles Chargers’ linebackers coach. It is Bowman’s first coaching job in the NFL after …
Read More »49ers’ Nick Bosa: Brock Purdy is like Scottie Scheffler, outside of arrest
Brock Purdy has continually impressed the San Francisco 49ers, including star defensive end Nick Bosa, who likened the young signal-caller to star golfer Scottie Scheffler — with an exception. “I think he’s definitely getting a little more vocal within the building. I don’t think he’s ever going to change. I don’t think he’s somebody that’s going to change even when …
Read More »Barnwell awards 49ers fitting 2024 NFL offseason superlative
Barnwell awards 49ers fitting 2024 NFL offseason superlative originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 2024 offseason has received mixed reviews by NFL experts. And that includes ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, who handed out offseason superlatives to all 32 teams in his latest column. Barnwell’s superlative for San Francisco was underwhelming, to say the least. Team most likely to …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers on the Jets’ six prime-time games: ‘Whether you love or hate me, people want to see me play’
Getty Images The 2023 season was supposed to be a big one for the New York Jets. Not just on the field, but also on TV. After the Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers via trade last offseason, the league stacked the schedule with prime-time games — including one on “Monday Night Football” against the division rival Buffalo Bills in Week 1. …
Read More »Commanders’ Marcus Mariota explains historic decision to wear No. 0 jersey, and it’s not what you’d expect
Getty Images Marcus Mariota will become the first quarterback in modern NFL history to wear the No. 0 jersey this season, and the Washington Commanders veteran has a very specific reason for his selection: No one believes in him. Wait, what? Mariota is indirectly lending credence to his critics, rather than paying tribute to a childhood number or a personal …
Read More »Five NFL teams poised to make major leap in 2024 after free agency, draft: Jets, Packers set for playoff run
The NFL offseason has reached the point where minicamps are in full swing as teams begin to prepare for the grind of the 2024 season. Free agency and the NF Draft are in the rearview mirror as teams begin to incorporate new plays and perfect the playbook with the start of the regular season just over three months away. Teams …
Read More »Fred Warner: Our focus for the season needs to be on finishing
There’s a long way to go until the end of the 2024 season, but 49ers linebacker Fred Warner wants the team to have its eye on the finish line. The 49ers have gone to the NFC Championship Game in four of the last five seasons, but they have wound up losing their final game of the year all four times. …
Read More »Packers’ Jordan Love emphasizes importance of OTAs amid contract talks; Matt LaFleur says ‘it’s everything’
Organized team activities are technically optional. Some of the NFL’s top players, especially ones entering contract years hoping to get a deal done before the season begins like the league’s 2023 receptions leader — Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb — take the approach of holding out from their squad’s offseason programs until a deal gets done. The quarterback position …
Read More »Packers’ Jordan Love explains why loss of Aaron Jones was ‘very tough,’ addresses addition of Josh Jacobs
Getty Images For a brief moment in time, the Green Bay Packers had the unquestioned, top running back duo in football with Pro Bowler Aaron Jones, fresh off ending 2023 on a franchise-record, five-game streak of games with 100 or more rushing yards, and Josh Jacobs, a 26-year-old running back who was the NFL’s rushing yards champion in 2022 with …
Read More »Turner believes Super Bowl fumble still weighs ‘heavy’ on CMC
Turner believes Super Bowl fumble still weighs ‘heavy’ on CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Most 49ers players and staff finally have closed the door on their heartbreaking Super Bowl loss, but mistakes during that championship game never will be forgotten. That includes Christian McCaffrey’s game-altering fumble that ended the offense’s first drive of the …
Read More »Don Waddell steps down as Hurricanes president/GM
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 24, 2024, 12:47 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Don Waddell has stepped down as the general manager and president of the Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced Friday. Waddell’s departure comes after six seasons as general manager and 10 total with the Hurricanes. He was hired as team president before …
Read More »Marcus Mariota chose 0 as a reminder that he’s being doubted
Marcus Mariota will be the first quarterback in NFL history to wear the number 0. On Friday, he explained the decision to embrace the jersey designation. “Zero is something for me that’s just a reminder,” Mariota said. “I’m in year 10. People don’t think I can do it anymore. It’s just kind of a reminder everyday of ‘nobody really gives …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers says he trusts Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett and ‘you should trust me’
Getty Images Last season did not go the way the New York Jets wanted. Just four snaps into the year, Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles, and what ensued could be described as something like a disaster. Zach Wilson made the majority of starts under center, and in combination with an offensive line that crumbled under the weight …
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