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It’s possible the Houston Texans signed up for one year of Stefon Diggs. They’re hoping it’s a great year. The Texans traded for Diggs from the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, but we found out on Thursday that there was a curious layer to the deal. The Texans agreed to eliminate the final three years of Diggs’ deal, which would allow …

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson seems determined to bring the Chiefs home. The franchise started as the AFL’s Dallas Texans, before surrendering the city to the NFL’s Cowboys and moving to Kansas City in 1963. On the heels of the landslide decision by Jackson County, Missouri voters to reject the extension of a sales tax to help pay for the renovation …

Running back Dalvin Cook didn’t see much of the field during the 2023 season, but he wants to make sure he remains on the radar of teams that may be looking for veteran help in the backfield. Cook signed with the Jets last summer, but Breece Hall’s return to health relegated him to a backup role that saw him run …

Getty Images The Green Bay Packers and the NFL lost a longtime offensive line coach this past week as Larry Beightol passed away at 81 years old. Beightol coached in the league for 22 years, starting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987-1988), San Diego Chargers (1989), New York Jets (1990-1994), Houston Oilers (1995), Miami Dolphins (1996-1998), Green Bay Packers (1999-2004) …

PITTSBURGH — Longtime NHL referee Steve Kozari left the ice on a stretcher Saturday after colliding with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory. The collision took place at center ice with 13:49 seconds remaining in the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Fleury stood back up and skated off the ice off the …

Former Packers offensive line coach Larry Beightol died Thursday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the team announced. The cause of death was heart failure, dementia and complications from diabetes. He was 81. Beightol coached Green Bay’s offensive line from 1999-2005. Ray Rhodes hired him, but Beightol spent six of his seven seasons with the Packers under Mike Sherman. He tutored four players …

A six-vehicle crash involving two speeding sports cars led to a police search for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. The 23-year-old was in the Lamborghini driving alongside a Chevrolet Corvette, Rice’s attorney, Royce West, said, via ESPN. Both cars lost control, causing a multicar accident on a Dallas highway, according to Dallas police. Dallas police spokeswoman Kristin Lowman …

The NFL has steadfastly refused to adopt any alternatives to the onside kick. But the United Football League has one, and it led to a thrilling ending in a comeback win today. In the UFL, teams that have scored can choose not to kickoff but instead to take the ball at their own 28-yard line, facing fourth-and-12. That’s what the …

The New England Patriots have a need at quarterback, obviously. They brought journeyman Jacoby Brissett, whom they drafted in 2016, back this offseason and into a quarterback room that is now comprised of him, Bailey Zappe and Nathan Rourke. Fortunately for the Patriots, they have the third overall pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, which features a class in …

Getty Images New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is still unsure about his status for next season as he’s mulling whether to retire or play another year. Last month, Waller said he would decide “pretty soon,” though did not give a set timeline for making the call. As of early April, the veteran has yet to make his decision. …

The Jets are out to put an end to their playoff drought, and with a healthy Aaron Rodgers for 2024 it only makes sense for Gang Green to bolster the offense around him. With the No. 10 pick in the NFL Draft, the Jets have a couple of different options they can turn to, but there appears to be an …

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The 2024 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away and plenty of intrigue surround what the Giants will do with the No. 6 overall pick. The offense continues to be a point of emphasis for the Giants and general manager Joe Schoen and as the draft draws closer it appears the general consensus is Big Blue will pursue a …