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FRISCO, Texas — To quote a catchphrase of Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, the NFL makes exceptions for its superstars.  That’s certainly the case with edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has earned three All-Pro selections (two on the first team), in three NFL seasons. He is one of only five players — three of whom are Hall of Famers …

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made it a point to be at the team’s offseason program despite entering the final year of his existing contract in 2024 and desiring a new, long-term extension after leading the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2023.  His top target, 2023 All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is in a similar situation as Prescott …

The NFL offseason has not disappointed. It rarely does. The coaching carousel was in full swing, highlighted by Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL. The QB carousel was also moving. Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins changed teams. A record six QBs were drafted in the top 12. The trade market was busy. The Bills moved Stefon Diggs. The …

The 49ers finally got around to officially announcing a series of changes to their coaching staff, including the promotion of Nick Sorenson to defensive coordinator. Sorenson replaces Steve Wilks, who was let go after one season with the team. Sorenson was the defensive passing game specialist and nickels coach for the 49ers last season and is in his third year …

Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Stanley Cup playoffs have been phenomenal, and we’re only halfway through. Breakout stars have emerged, controversies have broiled and the hockey itself has been as entertaining as ever. After a month of traveling, here are some of the biggest stories I’ve seen developing behind …

Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was his one taste of the NFL, and Tyler Steen has had 6 ½ months to dwell on it. “When I look back at it, I mean, probably didn’t play as well as I wanted to play,” Steen said. Steen played 71 …

After Brandon Staley was fired as the Chargers head coach late last season, he found himself on the list of candidates for a number of defensive coordinator jobs but did not land any of them. The 49ers were one of the teams he interviewed with and they offered him a different job on Kyle Shanahan’s staff. The 49ers confirmed this …

The Buccaneers have another member of their 2024 draft class under contract. The team announced the signing of third-round pick Tykee Smith on Wednesday afternoon. The defensive back is the fourth pick to sign his four-year rookie deal. Smith played two seasons at West Virginia before finishing out his collegiate time with three years at Georgia. He missed almost all …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley’s rise up the coaching ranks was meteoric, going from a Division III defensive coordinator to head coach in the NFL in a dizzying five-year span. Staley’s stay at the top of the football coaching profession proved to be brief as he was fired before the end of his third season as coach of …

The Giants have signed fourth-round pick Theo Johnson. Johnson is the fifth member of this year’s draft class to sign with the team. The tight end agreed to a four-year deal and his signing leaves second-round safety Tyler Nubin as the only unsigned selection from the six-player class. Johnson had 77 catches for 938 yards and 12 touchdowns over 44 …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Conn Smythe Trophy is unique, in that a player’s entire postseason performance is factored into who wins the Stanley Cup playoffs’ most valuable player. The first two rounds narrow the field and start defining narratives. The next two rounds are where legacies are made. …

Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell is making progress in his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but he still has months of rehab ahead. Mitchell injured his left knee in a Dec. 17 game against the Jaguars, cutting short his rookie season. “It’s not a come-back-during-training-camp or first game-type of thing. I think we all know that,” Ravens coach …

As talk around the NFL increasingly turns to the topic of adding an 18th game to the regular season, Giants owner John Mara thinks most of his colleagues want to do it. Mara said at the owners’ meeting today that he believes most owners are in favor of eventually expanding the regular season to 18 games, although Mara said he …

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 …