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Geno Smith is heading into his fifth year with the Seahawks and his third as their starting quarterback, but much has changed this offseason. New head coach Mike Macdonald and new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb are bringing in a different system, and after the start of Organized Team Activities, Smith said it’s the right offense for him. “Very impressed,” Smith …

The NFL’s new kickoff rule is one of the most significant rule changes in league history, and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said there’s no way for any team to be sure it has prepared for what its Week One opponent will do. Asked how much time the Seahawks need to spend on the new kickoff, Macdonald said, “I wish I …

The NFL is in Nashville for league meetings this week and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suggested they could return for an even bigger event in the near future. A new stadium for the Titans is expected to be completed in February 2027 and Goodell was asked if the league is considering that as a possible site for a Super Bowl. …

The Falcons announced a pair of additions to their receiving corps on Wednesday. They have signed OJ Hiliare and Daylen Baldwin to their 90-man roster. Baldwin’s agreement was initially reported on Tuesday. Tight end Tucker Fisk was let go in a corresponding move. Hiliare went undrafted out of Bowling Green this year. He played 26 games and made 18 starts …

Tom Brady’s bid to become a junior member of Club Oligarch is still pending. Brady’s proposed purchase of the piece of the Raiders remains pending. No vote was taken during this week’s ownership meetings in Nashville. “I do think progress is being made,” Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters. “We’ve had a number of meetings. The Finance Committee has done their …

Whether it’s with the Cowboys or another team, Dak Prescott will get a new contract that is at the top of the market or near the top of market. His price is only going up by the day. It didn’t get any less expensive with Jared Goff’s contract extension with the Lions. The Cowboys already should have signed Prescott to …

The Raiders have added a receiver. Las Vegas announced on Wednesday that the team has signed Alex Bachman. Bachman, 27, entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest back in 2019, initially signing with the Rams. He’s then spent a few seasons with the Giants, appearing in four games for New York from 2020-2021. While Bachman …

Receiver Michael Pittman Jr. gave the Colts a scare on Wednesday. He remained on the ground after a collision with several defensive backs as he leaped for an Anthony Richardson pass. The team’s medical staff examined Pittman’s left knee as General Manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen anxiously looked on. Finally, Pittman stood and then walked with a limp …

Sharp states 49ers ‘hosed’ again by NFL’s rest disadvantage originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the NFL’s biggest rest disadvantage in 2024, marking the second consecutive season they have done so. It is understandable that the NFL wants to draw more viewers to its prime-time matchups, but it comes at a cost to a few teams …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ baffling decision making with Dak Prescott and why Jerry Jones needs to bear more responsibility for the Cowboys’ lack of recent success. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and …

Deebo chimes in as Lenoir, Packers’ Nixon share heated exchange originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s nothing like some old-fashioned trash talk, especially between NFL cornerbacks. Deommodore Lenoir and Keisean Nixon are the latest professional football players to engage in online beef, as the 49ers defensive back recently took issue with the Packers star saying Green Bay let …

Tight end Luke Schoonmaker could miss all of the Cowboys’ organized team activities with a hamstring injury, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday. It is yet another injury for the 2023 second-round pick. He missed all of last year’s offseason program with a foot injury and underwent offseason shoulder surgery this spring. The Cowboys expect more from Schoonmaker this season than …

Staley believes stars aligned for ‘reset’ in new 49ers role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Brandon Staley hasn’t closed the door on trying his hands at being a head coach in the NFL again, but for now, the former top man with the Los Angeles Chargers is very content with his role as an assistant …

Joey Porter Jr. looks different. The Steelers cornerback cut his hair, and he bulked up this offseason. “I’ve been hitting the weight room. A little bit, yeah,” Porter said, via Bo Marchionte of college2pro.com. “Got a little stronger over the offseason so you can see it. Yeah, feel good. I feel pretty powerful right now.” Porter played last season at …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss the NFL MVP dropping 25 pounds this offseason and what it could mean for his approach to the 2024 season. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify …