The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t waste any time signing DeVonta Smith to a three-year contract extension, on the first day of Phase 1 of OTAs for good measure. Not only does Smith get his first-year option exercised for 2025 ($15.591 million), but his three-year extension for reportedly $75 million ($25 million per season) begins in 2026. By the time Smith’s extension …
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Jaguars tease throwback uniform reveal, first 1990s NFL franchise to don throwback uniforms
USATSI The Jacksonville Jaguars have a history of changing uniforms over the course of the franchise’s history. As the franchise enters their 30th season of NFL football, Jacksonville will be doing a homage to their winningest era. For the first time in franchise history, the Jaguars will be wearing throwback uniforms — hinting the uniforms will be from the 1990s. …
Read More »Jets introduce new uniforms with rebranded look, paying homage to ‘Sack Exchange’ era
Gang Green is honoring its past with some new- or perhaps old-look uniforms. The New York Jets unveiled their “legacy collection” jerseys on Monday as part of an overall rebrand. The three uniforms – which are legacy green, legacy white and legacy black – are a modernized version of the uniforms that the team wore during the “New York Sack …
Read More »Report: What execs say about Aiyuk’s 49ers future amid trade talk
Report: What execs say about Aiyuk’s 49ers future amid trade talk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There remains a large question mark over Brandon Aiyuk’s future in the Bay, but a handful of NFL executives weighed in on how they believe the situation will unfold for the 49ers star wide receiver. General managers and other league executives, who …
Read More »Rob Gronkowski brings ‘Gronk Spike’ to baseball, spiking first pitch at Red Sox game
Many ceremonial first pitches from non-baseball celebrities have wound up in the grass or the dirt over the years, but those are usually unintentional. Rob Groknowski’s first pitch intentionally landed well short of the plate. The New England Patriots legend and current NFL on FOX analyst brought out his patented “Gronk Spike” when he threw out the first pitch ahead …
Read More »With the First Pick: Top-10 chaos in latest mock draft, plus who will be most impacted by the NFL Draft
With the 2024 NFL Draft closing in on us, you know what I’m very much pumped up for? The out-of-nowhere rumors, reports, and shocking buzz that happens every single year from like, a week to go all the way until draft day. Speaking of those rumors, are we going to get a Brandon Aiyuk trade with a team on the …
Read More »LOOK: Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski throws out first pitch at Red Sox game in typical Gronk fashion
USATSI Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski certainly was being himself when he took the mound to throw out the first pitch for the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Prior to the team’s annual Patriots’ Day game, Gronkowski took his spot on the mound and performed the task as only the Patriots legend could do. Instead of even attempting …
Read More »Broncos to sign DT Angelo Blackson
Denver is adding a veteran defensive lineman. Per Mike Klis of 9News Denver, the Broncos are signing defensive tackle Angelo Blackson. Blackson, 31, appeared in 11 games for the Jaguars last season, recording 13 total tackles along with three fumble recoveries. In 2020, Blackson played under Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph when he held the same position with the Cardinals. …
Read More »Waiver watch – Final pickups and keeper strategy
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comApr 15, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseSean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. He was the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hockey Writer of the Year. You can tweet him @seanard. It’s a bittersweet moment, as we enter the final stretch of games to preview for the 2023-24 fantasy season. It’s sweet because, …
Read More »Giants’ Daniel Jones targeting training camp return following torn ACL, says neck is ‘100 percent healthy’
Monday marks a small, but important part of the Giants’ 2024 calendar, as the team is officially back in the building for the start of the voluntary offseason program. Phase 1 of the program features mainly strength and conditioning drills and also allows new staff members and players to get some face-to-face time as the team builds towards the start …
Read More »Purdy appreciates York’s 49ers contract extension comments
Purdy appreciates York’s 49ers contract extension comments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy heard and appreciated 49ers owner Jed York’s comments about his future. York said last month at the NFL Annual Meeting that the 49ers are planning for the quarterback’s next contract, which can be negotiated for the first time next year. Purdy is locked into a $1.1 …
Read More »Brock Purdy on Brandon Aiyuk: I’ll always have his back and support him in whatever he does
Heading into the last year of his rookie deal, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason. While San Francisco does not appear inclined to deal Aiyuk, there is still plenty of time for something to happen before the season — whether that’s Aiyuk signing a new contract with the 49ers or heading elsewhere. …
Read More »Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb not at team’s voluntary offseason workouts as WR eyes new contract, per report
Getty Images Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb wants a new contract, and while he waits to get paid as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, he reportedly could hold out and not be present for offseason workouts. The star’s absence began Monday, according to the Dallas Morning News, as the team opened its voluntary offseason program. …
Read More »Giants defense will be ‘fast, aggressive’ and ‘you’ll see some violence from us,’ new DC Shane Bowen says
The New York Giants’ defense is planning for change this upcoming season, with a focus on being faster, more aggressive and violent. New defensive coordinator Shane Bowen wants opposing offenses to struggle against his squad and has a plan for how he wants things to look. “I’m hoping it’s going to be speed and aggressiveness,” Bowen said, discussing the plans …
Read More »Tee Higgins anticipates remaining with Bengals for 2024 season
Tee Higgins reportedly wants out of Cincinnati, but he’s preparing to spend his fifth season with the Bengals. Speaking at his youth football camp, the standout wide receiver told reporters that he expects to still be with the team when the 2024 season begins. “I do anticipate it,” Higgins said. “I’ve grown a love for Cincinnati that I didn’t think …
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