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The Giants have been meeting with quarterback prospects in recent weeks as they make their plans for the sixth overall pick in next week’s draft, but the team has been cagey about whether they’ll actually add a player at the position with their top pick. Whichever path they take, they will have Daniel Jones under contract for the 2024 season. …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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.   …

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 …