Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter While their division-rival Bears are in control of the 2024 NFL Draft board, much is out of the Minnesota Vikings’ control this year. It’s a frustrating place to be if you’re a Vikings fan. The departure of Kirk Cousins in free agency has left them with no choice but to find a quarterback in this …
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Ernest Jones: With Aaron Donald retired, it’s time for others to make names for themselves
The Rams will have a very different look on defense this season. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has retired, which leaves the Rams without one of the most imposing players in recent history as they prepare to try for another playoff berth in 2024. There won’t be anyone sliding seamlessly into the role that Donald played in Los Angeles, but linebacker …
Read More »Mike Kafka on Giants play-calling: Every year is different, have to go through evaluation process
The Giants have two new coordinators on head coach Brian Daboll’s staff this season and it looked like they might be making three changes early in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka interviewed for the Seahawks’ head coaching job and Seattle wanted to speak to him a second time about becoming Mike Macdonald’s coordinator after they made that hire. There …
Read More »Packers re-sign Emanuel Wilson, Daniel Whelan
The Packers formally re-signed a pair of their exclusive rights free agents as they got together for the start of their offseason program on Monday. Running back Emanuel Wilson and punter Daniel Whelan were unable to negotiate with other clubs once they were tendered by the Packers, so their return was a formality. The NFL’s daily transaction report showed that …
Read More »Regrading the biggest deals of the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterApr 16, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The 2023-24 NHL trade season was a fruitful one for most NHL teams. Whether adding players for a playoff run or picks and prospects to build their next contender, there was certainly no shortage of volume. How have players who were …
Read More »NHL playoff watch: How the wild card can be won Tuesday
A certain sequence of events had to happen on Monday night for four teams to remain in the running for the second Eastern wild card — and that sequence of events occurred. So where do things stand heading into Tuesday? It’s a little complicated! But here is the path to the postseason for the Washington Capitals (89 points), Detroit Red …
Read More »Colts extend Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner, reportedly adding 2 years, $46M to contract
The Indianapolis Colts have spent their offseason re-signing players from their 2023 squad, and now it’s DeForest Buckner’s turn. The Colts announced Monday morning they have extended their highly productive defensive tackle. The Colts didn’t include any details about the extension. According to multiple reports, Buckner will be paid $46 million to stay another two years in Indy. His current …
Read More »Prototypical Patriots: Hard-hitting LBs to target in later rounds
Prototypical Patriots: Hard-hitting LBs to target in later rounds originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Times have changed. What was once available to the Patriots at the linebacker position every year is no longer. At least, what was once available — bulky 250-pound (or heavier) players entering the NFL Draft — is no longer available in bulk. “It’s a different game …
Read More »Commanders release Tucker Addington – Yahoo Sports
The Commanders dropped a player from their roster on Monday morning. The team announced that they have released long snapper Tucker Addington. The team signed Tyler Ott as a free agent last month and Monday’s move suggests he will be handling the duties heading into the 2024 season. Addington appeared in three games for the Commanders last season. He was …
Read More »Plenty of free-agent quarterbacks could be available next year, too
The 2024 free-agency frenzy, which started five weeks ago today, included plenty of veteran quarterbacks. Next March, there could be even more. Already, three starting quarterbacks from 2023 playoff teams are entering the final year of their current contracts: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Lions quarterback Jared Goff, and Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The franchise tag will be available for Goff …
Read More »Chris Ballard: DeForest Buckner has been the epitome of what it means to be a Colt
The Colts have made it official, announcing that they’ve signed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to a contract extension on Monday morning. Buckner’s deal is reportedly worth $46 million over two years through the 2026 season. Indianapolis traded for Buckner during the 2020 offseason and he’s played 66 games over the last four seasons for the club — including every contest …
Read More »2024 All-Juice Team: 10th annual edition hopes to be as successful as Terez Paylor’s first
Ten years ago, Terez Paylor coined the term “All-Juice Team,” setting forth a decade-long tradition that honored college football players for their combination of effort, attitude and performance. Amazingly, his first team didn’t have a quarterback. The longest-running followers of this team are often surprised to hear that. But it’s true: When Terez first started his annual All-Juice Team at …
Read More »Troy Fautanu 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Jets’ potential target
With the Jets currently holding the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu. By the Numbers – Height: 6-foot-4– Weight: 317 pounds– 40-Yard Dash: 5.01– Vertical: 32.5 inches– Bench: 29 reps– Broad Jump: 9-foot-5– 2023 Stats (15 games started): 993 offensive snaps, two …
Read More »Laiatu Latu set to visit Bills, Eagles this week
Edge rusher Laiatu Latu has a couple more pre-draft visits lined up for this week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Latu will meet with the Bills on Monday and that he will move on to a visit with the Eagles on Tuesday. Latu has already visited with the Cardinals, Vikings, and Broncos as he angles for a spot …
Read More »Tight end Brock Bowers visiting Jets on Monday ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers will be at the Jets’ practice facility in Florham Park on Monday on an official visit with the team, according to Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager. With Gang Green owning the No. 10 overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, Bowers is seen as a potential fit in New York after three incredible seasons with …
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