The NFL’s owners made a dramatic change to the rulebook on Monday and it’s a change that most NFL players don’t seem too happy about. The owners unanimously voted to ban hip-drop tackles starting with the 2024 season. If a player get flagged for a hip-drop tackle, his team will get hit with a 15-yard penalty and the opponent will …
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Sean Payton comfortable with Jarrett Stidham as starting QB for now, admits additions will come at position
USATSI LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Sean Payton is fully aware his quarterback room isn’t a finished product. After moving on from Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos have Jarrett Stidham in line to start and Ben DiNucci as the backup. Simply put, there’s going to be changes. “I would rather the angst be now than in September and October,” Payton …
Read More »Stetson Bennett update: Rams QB, who missed all of his rookie season, set to participate in offseason workouts
Quarterback Stetson Bennett was selected at No. 128 overall in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but his NFL experience took a turn when he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list just three days after the team’s first game. He was on the list for an undisclosed reason, not relating to an …
Read More »NFL to allow replay assistant to review roughing the passer, intentional grounding penalties
NFL penalties for roughing the passer and intentional grounding that were previously considered judgment calls for officials will be subject to replay challenges for the upcoming season. Such calls subject to review by a replay assistant must still be within objective parameters, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero — for instance, whether a quarterback was hit in the head on …
Read More »Sean McDermott content with Bills receiver room despite loss of Gabe Davis, Stefon Diggs ‘news’
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Buffalo Bills had to gut part of their championship contending roster as a result of salary cap compliance. One of the many areas affected on the team was the wide receiver room. Gabe Davis signed for $39 million elsewhere ($13 million a year) and Curtis Samuel came in for $24 million ($8 million a …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: What it would cost Broncos to trade into top 5 for QB as Sean Payton sounds open to idea
We’ve examined the cost of the Giants and Vikings trading up to nab a quarterback in the top-five picks, and now our attention turns to the Broncos. Fortunately for Denver, a trade up to No. 3 from No. 12 is less theoretical than most of the trade scenarios we’ve covered, as the 49ers did exactly that three years ago when …
Read More »Jets expect Aaron Rodgers to participate in offseason workouts
His vice presidential bid dead, Aaron Rodgers’ day job will keep him plenty busy until the start of the 2024 season. The Jets quarterback tore his left Achilles on the fourth offensive play of his tenure with the team, and he underwent surgery Sept. 13. He has spent his offseason at his home in California continuing a rehab that saw …
Read More »Seahawks remaking defense from the inside out through free agency
Eric Williams NFC West Writer The Seattle Seahawks moved on from established, foundational defenders like Bobby Wagner, Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs this offseason in favor of fresh blood on less-expensive deals. Now, it will be up to new head coach and defensive guru Mike Macdonald to meld this new group, making it into a more productive unit down the …
Read More »Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says having No. 5 draft pick is like owning No. 1 when you have a great quarterback
Getty Images Next month’s NFL draft is widely expected to be quarterback-heavy at the top. The Chicago Bears are near-universally expected to be taking a quarterback with the first pick. The same is true of the Washington Commanders at No. 2. Most people even expect the New England Patriots to follow that up by selecting a quarterback with the third …
Read More »Broncos set to unveil new, fully redesigned uniforms: Three things to know about the upcoming release
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Denver Broncos are getting set to make a dramatic change to their uniforms. The Broncos announced Monday on social media that they’ll be wearing a new look for the 2024 season. The Broncos uniforms haven’t undergone any major changes since 1997 when they unveiled their current look. In the 27 years since …
Read More »Joe Schoen: Darren Waller still undecided about playing
Tight end Darren Waller’s status for the 2024 season remains a question mark. Giants General Manager Joe Schoen said at the league meetings on Monday, via Connor Hughes of SNY, that Waller is still “undecided” about whether he will retire or continue playing. Waller said early this month that he would be making a decision pretty soon and Schoen said …
Read More »With L’Jarius Sneed, Titans have put together sneaky competitive team
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Just a few weeks ago, outside expectations for the Titans entering 2024 were understandably low. New coach in Brian Callahan. Back-to-back losing seasons. An unproven quarterback in Will Levis. One of football’s worst offensive lines. Derrick Henry’s inevitable departure. Many team observers saw the Titans’ biggest priority for the upcoming season to be not about …
Read More »Andy Reid pleased with Marquise Brown signing, how speedy wide receiver fits into Chiefs offense
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Andy Reid wanted to add a wrinkle to his offense, even though the Kansas City Chiefs were the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 19 years. This was without a No. 1 wide receiver either. Whether Marquise Brown can be that No. 1 wide receiver will be determined, yet Reid likes what …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: 49ers GM says team working on contract extension, not dealing star wide receiver
The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason started fast and furious following their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, as trade speculation centered around wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk heated up after his girlfriend posted some pointed messages on social media. Aiyuk is still under contract for one more season, but he clearly wants to get paid now. Trade rumors …
Read More »Shane Doan’s son Josh to make NHL debut with Coyotes
Mar 25, 2024, 01:19 PM ET Josh Doan, the son of former Coyotes captain Shane Doan, will make his NHL debut with Arizona on Tuesday night against the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. The Coyotes recalled the 22-year-old forward from AHL Tucson on Monday. He leads the Roadrunners with 46 points (26 goals, 20 assists) through 62 games this season. He …
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