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Earlier this week, Panthers coach Dave Canales said prime-time games have to be earned. That’s partially true. A perennially sluggish team can acquire prime-time games by landing a big-name player, like Aaron Rodgers. It made the Jets an attractive team last year, even though they haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. It got them six primetime games in 11 …

Through his first two seasons, Packers receiver Christian Watson has experienced multiple hamstring issues. Watson has seen a specialist this offseason with the hope of solving them. And recently, Green Bay’s passing game coordinator Jason Vrable noted that Watson is “in a great place now” with his hamstring. During his Tuesday press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur said “time will …

The Packers plan to break up the monotony of training camp practices by working out with a couple of other teams this summer. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that the team plans to have one day of practice with the Broncos before their August 18 game in Denver and one day of work with the Ravens ahead of …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The Exempt List, Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to break down the best and worst offseasons across the NFL. They start off the show with a check in on random quarterback weight fluctuations, specifically Bryce Young, Tua Tagovailoa, and …

When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields in March, it was reported that the former Chicago Bears quarterback was joining the team in a clearly defined role — as Russell Wilson’s backup. Since then, head coach Mike Tomlin has opened the door to a quarterback competition in which Fields can win the starting job. He has said on multiple …

Justin Fields doesn’t envision himself as Steelers backup for all of 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear earlier this year that Russell Wilson will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback this year. But Justin Fields is going to work to change Tomlin’s mind. “I definitely don’t have the mindset of just …

The Cowboys opened their organized team activities Tuesday without Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb. Lamb’s absence was expected as he seeks a new contract. The team had hoped Parsons would return for the start of OTAs as he did last season. Instead, Parsons remains in training by himself. Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News attended Parsons’ workout with boxing …

Rams coach Sean McVay revealed Tuesday that running back Kyren Williams is dealing with a “foot issue” and will not take part in the team’s offseason program. The Rams do expect Williams back on the field for training camp. “It’s nothing to worry about,” McVay said, via Sarah Barshop of ESPN. “He’ll be ready to go for training camp, but …

The Falcons have agreed to terms with receiver Daylen Baldwin, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Baldwin worked out for the team Tuesday. The Vikings waived Baldwin on May 7. Baldwin signed to Minnesota’s practice squad last November and signed a futures deal with the team after the end of the regular season. He entered the NFL with the Browns after …

49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa is making a rare organized team activities appearance this offseason. The former defensive player of the year usually spends this time of year training in Florida before returning to Santa Clara for mandatory work. “I love Nick being around, love him getting a chance to do football with the guys and stuff,” 49ers coach Kyle …

The NFL will play a regular-season game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this season and one in Madrid, Spain, in 2025. It has other countries in its sight, too, as the league seeks to continue to expand its footprint internationally. Australia is among the countries the NFL is scouting as a potential host for a future regular-season game. The league recently …

Brown shares insightful advice he gave 49ers rookie Mustapha originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the 49ers begin their offseason conditioning program with organized team activities, second-year safety Ji’Ayir Brown has some advice for rookie Malik Mustapha. Speaking to the media after the second day of OTAs, Brown was asked what advice he would give his fellow safety …

Despite contract issues, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is participating in organized team activities. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) After conducting training camp at UC Irvine since their return to Los Angeles in 2016, the Rams this year are moving preseason workouts to Loyola Marymount, the team announced Tuesday. Will starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, who wants his contract adjusted, be there …

Packers running back Josh Jacobs participated in Tuesday’s organized team activity, but he was “heavily limited,” according to Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed after practice that Jacobs is working through a hamstring injury. “I know everybody is going to freak out, but he’s on the mend,” LaFleur said, via Ryan Wood of packersnews.com. “We expect him …

49ers QB Purdy shares refreshing outlook on newfound NFL fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s no secret that Brock Purdy is a humble guy, and the 49ers quarterback hasn’t changed one bit since seeing his celebrity status rise in the weeks before and after Super Bowl LVIII. So far this offseason, Purdy has had a ball in …