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Prototypical Patriots: Size, speed matter for Wolf-tree tight ends originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston For a long time, putting together our Prototypical Patriots series was relatively self-explanatory. We had about two decades of drafts run by Bill Belichick to analyze what he preferred at certain positions. What were the physical or production-related thresholds he seemed to value at quarterback? …

If you’re creating the perfect NFL Draft prospect, he’d be huge, with tremendous collegiate production and awe-inspiring athletic gifts. Of course, most don’t check all those boxes. Sometimes you have to trust a prospect’s film even if he’s not an athletic freak.  This is the first in a two-part, annual series that examines a pair of unique subsets of every …

USATSI After four productive seasons in Buffalo, the Bills traded star wideout Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans along with a 2024 sixth-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick in exchange for a 2025 second-rounder. It was a shocking move that raised several questions: Are the Texans now a contender? And is the Bills’ championship window closed? This trade didn’t come …

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is among the NFL owners who are worth more than $1 billion. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Just about every day, in one way or another, we’re reminded that the NFL crushes the rest of the American sporting world in terms of popularity. The Forbes’ billionaire list is the latest way of proving it. …

Emily Kaplan, ESPNApr 4, 2024, 07:31 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Connor Bedard’s remarkable rookie season has been defined by confidence and offensive wizardry. But on Jan. 5, as he tried to knife through the New Jersey Devils defense while driving to the net, he was flattened by a hit. When the 18-year-old’s jaw broke, everything …

Wednesday’s bombshell news that the Bills are trading wide receiver Stefon Diggs came a day after Diggs chimed in on a question about whether a top-flight receiver was essential to quarterback Josh Allen’s success. An X user opined that Allen benefits from such a receiver, but that one isn’t essential. Diggs replied by asking “you sure?” Wednesday’s move would seem …

What does new contract really mean for Eagles’ Reed Blankenship? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Reed Blankenship has a new contract and a little bit more security in the form of nearly $4 million in guaranteed money. What he doesn’t have is any guarantee that he’ll be a starting safety for the Eagles in 2024. Despite the contract restructure, …

Breaking down most likely positions for Eagles in 1st round of draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Howie Roseman has been the Eagles general manager since 2010 (minus the 2015 season) and has made 13 picks in the first round. Because of his lengthy tenure, we have a lot of history to look back on. Here’s a look at …

Well, 2024 just got even more interesting. With the Bills trading receiver Stefon Diggs to the Texans, the Texans’ schedule requires more careful focus. The most significant game on it? A visit to Houston from the Buffalo Bills. But there are others. The Texans go to Minnesota, where Diggs’s career started — and where he made one of the biggest …

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Gone are the days when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals were battling atop the Metropolitan Division. But believe it or not, with the Capitals clinging to the East’s second wild-card spot, the Penguins aren’t entirely out of the running to make the Stanley Cup playoffs. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Heading into Thursday’s clash between the clubs (7 p.m. ET, …

Stefon Diggs has been on the NFL’s best receivers for a number of years. Photograph: Bryan M Bennett/Getty Images The Houston Texans appear to be gearing up for a Super Bowl challenge after a wildly successful rookie season from quarterback CJ Stroud with a trade for Stefon Diggs. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Texans will send a 2025 second-round …

The Cowboys are bringing back one of their own free agents. According to multiple reports, Chuma Edoga will sign a one-year deal to return to Dallas. Edoga, 26, spent last year with the Cowboys. He appeared in all 17 games with six starts. He played 35 percent of Dallas’ offensive starts and 17 percent of special teams snaps. The Jets …

Bears General Manager Ryan Poles is planning to hold an in-house debate about which position to target with the ninth overall pick in the first round of this month’s draft and he named three positions that will be part of the conversation. Wide receiver, offensive tackle and defensive end were those three positions and head coach Matt Eberflus probably won’t …

The Houston Texans have come a long way in a year. At this time in 2023, they didn’t yet have quarterback C.J. Stroud and were considered one of the worst NFL teams. A lot has changed since then. The Texans had a fantastic season with rapid growth, and then made one of the biggest moves of the offseason Wednesday by …