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York proud of ex-49ers coaches, staff’s success around the NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — It was very evident at the NFL Annual Meeting that the coaching and front office tree of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch is continuing to grow. Jed York — the 49ers owner and CEO — is proud to help foster …

USATSI The Washington Huskies, college football’s national runner-up, saw a number of scouts descend upon their pro day in Seattle on Thursday in order to get a closer look at Heisman Trophy runner-up quarterback Michael Penix Jr.. He didn’t disappoint. He ripped a deep ball that apparently traveled about 75 yards though the air, which isn’t surprising considering Penix led …

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson emphatically refuted a report that he and coach Robert Saleh had a “very heated conversation” during the NFL meetings earlier this week. NFL Network revealed Tuesday that a “very reliable source” said Johnson and Saleh had a dispute Sunday night that got “a little awkward” while the two were at a party in Orlando, …

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  I have some good news and some bad news to start off today’s newsletter. The bad news is that you won’t be hearing from me for the next month because I’ll be going on an ayahuasca retreat in South America with Aaron Rodgers. Actually, only half of that is true. …

Getty Images The NFL is expanding its use of the replay assist system. According to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, referees will now be able to use replay assist for plays involving intentional grounding, roughing the passer, and late hits out of bounds. However, the assistance will only be for plays on which a flag is thrown for …

Eagles to hold mandatory minicamp in beefed up offseason program originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia With two new coordinators and new schemes to learn, the Eagles will practice more this spring than in recent years. After two straight years without a mandatory minicamp, the Eagles will hold one this year in early June. The NFL released offseason program schedules …

Michael Penix Jr. used his pro day to demonstrate the athleticism that wasn’t always on display during his two seasons carving up defenses at Washington. The left-handed quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up tried to quell any concerns about his athletic ability in front of a bevy of NFL scouts on Thursday. “I just wanted to show that I’m athletic, and …

The start of the NFL season is still more than five months away, but arguing about the NFL is a year-round sport and you’ll be able to hold some healthy debates with your closest friends over the next few weeks now that the win totals have been released for all 32 teams.  The oddsmakers at BetMGM have released their over/under …

The 2024 UFL season is slated to kick off on Saturday. After merging the USFL and the XFL, the new-look league has four games taking place during its first weekend. Both champs from the XFL and USFL square off in Week 1. The Birmingham Stallions and the Arlington Renegades battle on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. Shortly after, the St. …

The San Francisco 49ers released Arik Armstead earlier this month after the two sides were unable to agree to a revised contract, which the veteran defensive end recently suggested showed that the team didn’t value him. “They extended an offer to me of $6 million for a one-year deal with incentives to go up to like eight,” Armstead said. “When …

Quarterback Drake May is expected to be one of the top picks in next month’s draft and that did not change with his Pro Day performance on Thursday. Maye went through 70 throws in his workout in front of NFL talent evaluators at the University of North Carolina. Multiple reports indicate that while Maye started off a little slow, he …

Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars are keeping one of their key defenders in town for a while longer. The Jaguars signed linebacker Foye Oluokun to a three-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday.  According to multiple reports, the deal tacks on $30 million in new money and results in Oluokun playing on what is now essentially a four-year, $45 …

Most of the big-name deals of the 2024 NFL offseason have come and gone, with free agency in the rear view and April’s draft around the corner. But that doesn’t mean teams are finished exploring the trade market. Sometimes, in fact, the draft’s approach and arrival only serve to intensify prospective negotiations involving expendable veterans. With that in mind, here …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyMar 29, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 The Devils visit the Sabres Friday night. The Canucks host the Ducks on Sunday. Everyone else – plus Anaheim and Buffalo again in their respective back-to-backs – plays Saturday. If nothing else, this 1-15-1 weekend slate is easy enough to summarize. Addressing the …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL writer Jori Epstein, and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson discuss whether the Dallas Cowboys just showed their hand on whether Dak Prescott will be back with the team after the 2024 season. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or …