Unsurprisingly, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was most impressed by what his presumptive future quarterback can do on the field when seeing Caleb Williams in person recently at USC’s pro day. “The biggest takeaway is that you can see the arm talent on the film, and you can see it there in person,” Eberflus said at the NFL’s annual …
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Jim Harbaugh admits Bears got the better end of Keenan Allen deal
Jim Harbaugh admits Bears got the better end of Keenan Allen deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago As part of several moves the Chargers were forced to make to comply with cap salary rules, the Chargers were forced to trade Keenan Allen on the last year of his contract to the Bears. In exchange, the Bears sent the Chargers …
Read More »Rams to sign former All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White to one-year deal, per reports
USATSI The Los Angeles Rams are adding a new defensive back. According to multiple reports, the Rams will sign former Buffalo Bills All-Pro and Pro Bowl cornerback Tre’Davious White to a one-year deal that is worth up to $10 million and carries a base value of $8.5 million. White is coming off yet another season cut short by injury, as …
Read More »Edelman, Slater rip ‘The Dynasty’ for Belichick’s portrayal
Edelman, Slater rip ‘The Dynasty’ for Belichick’s portrayal originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Julian Edelman and Matthew Slater joined the growing list of current and former New England Patriots players unhappy with Apple TV+’s docuseries, “The Dynasty.” The Patriots greats shared their gripes with the series on the latest episode of Edelman’s podcast, “Games With Names.” Both Edelman and …
Read More »NFL to play two Christmas Day 2024 games — on a Wednesday
Wednesday football is coming to the NFL next season. The NFL will play two more Christmas Day games in 2024, the league announced, despite the holiday falling on a Wednesday this year. Matchups and broadcast details for the games have yet to be determined. The four teams featured in the games will play the previous Saturday in order to have …
Read More »J.K. Dobbins’ surgeon tells teams RB is cleared for football activities, looks ‘outstanding’, per report
USATSI One of the most talented but seemingly snakebitten players in the NFL is back to full health. Former Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins, who has averaged 5.8 yards per carry during his career but has only been able to play nine games in the last three years, is cleared for football activites, according to his surgeon. Dr. Neal …
Read More »Jeff Lurie ‘very optimistic’ Isaiah Rodgers will be cleared soon after year-long suspension
Jeff Lurie ‘very optimistic’ Isaiah Rodgers will be cleared soon after year-long suspension originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jeff Lurie said he’s “very optimistic” the NFL will clear cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to return to the NFL very soon following his year-long suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. The Colts released Rodgers last summer immediately after the league suspended …
Read More »Colts ‘couldn’t be more excited’ about Year 2 with QB Anthony Richardson
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter A typically reserved Shane Steichen lit up when talking about how Anthony Richardson sees the game. One of the things the Colts coach was most impressed by in Richardson’s abbreviated rookie season was the quarterback’s processing speed. He knew where to go with the ball quickly, even if it wasn’t his first read. Steichen pointed …
Read More »Rams re-sign Michael Hoecht – Yahoo Sports
Linebacker Michael Hoecht is officially back with the Rams. Hoecht was tendered as a restricted free agent earlier this month and the NFL’s daily transaction report brings word that he has re-signed with the team. The Rams used a right of first refusal tender on Hoecht, which meant they would not have been entitled to draft pick compensation if another …
Read More »Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Joe Burrow’s recovery from wrist injury is ‘right on schedule’
Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals never really got untracked in 2023, their season seemingly derailed by injuries to key players on their offense. The most damaging of those was a calf injury that Joe Burrow suffered during training camp and lingered into the season; and by the time he got back to full health, it wasn’t long before his season …
Read More »49ers owner on potentially signing Brock Purdy to mega-deal: ‘It’s a good problem’
USATSI Right now, the San Francisco 49ers are in one of the most enviable situations in the league. They have a quarterback on a seventh-round rookie scale contract who has played at an All-Pro level, and his minuscule deal in comparison to other starters has allowed the Niners to build one of the NFL’s best rosters around him. But that …
Read More »NFL history shows drafting QB top three doesn’t lead to instant success
NFL history shows drafting QB top three doesn’t lead to instant success originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots might find their next franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But even if they do and this player isn’t a bust, fans shouldn’t expect an immediate turnaround that leads to the Patriots …
Read More »NFL Draft QB analysis: Joel Klatt, Daniel Jeremiah debate top passers
Joel Klatt College Football Analyst The home stretch to the 2024 NFL Draft is here as Monday marks exactly one month until Day 1 of the draft. As Pro Days take place around the country and teams schedule visits with prospects, the quarterbacks continue to get much of the attention in the lead-up to the draft. I had six quarterbacks …
Read More »Cordarrelle Patterson signing with Steelers: Why new kickoff rules could unleash former All-Pro return man
USATSI On the same day that the NFL approved changes to the rules governing kickoffs and kick returns, one of the greatest return men in league history has found a new home. Cordarrelle Patterson will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Per NFL Media, Patterson’s contract will be for two years and …
Read More »Dak Prescott set to play out contract year: What it means, plus five early 2025 landing spots for Cowboys QB
Actions speak louder than words, as they say, and the business of the NFL is no exception. Especially when it comes to quarterbacks. Take these two recent examples: The Minnesota Vikings told us they desired Kirk Cousins’ return. And the Pittsburgh Steelers told us they were committed to seeing more from Kenny Pickett. But once the 2024 offseason really got …
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