Mar 21, 2024, 09:46 PM ET Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson will have an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday afternoon via videoconference. The hearing stems from a Wilson high-stick on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Noah Gregor during the third period of a Washington loss on Wednesday. He received a double minor penalty for swinging …
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Isaiah Hodges agrees to terms with Giants
The Giants agreed to terms with wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, the team announced Thursday night. He was a restricted free agent who the Giants chose not to tender. Hodgins, 25, played all 17 games for the Giants last season, starting nine. He totaled 21 catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns in 511 offensive snaps. The Bills made Hodgins a …
Read More »GM Joe Hortiz says lack of roster flexibility forced Chargers to trade Keenan Allen
Chargers new general manager Joe Hortiz (above) and new coach Jim Harbaugh have a vision for the roster. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The move was easily the most jarring of Joe Hortiz’s short stretch so far as Chargers general manager. Trading the most productive wide receiver in franchise history also was something else in the context of …
Read More »Caleb Williams ‘won’t pull an Eli Manning’ with Bears, ex-USC teammate says
Brenden Rice knows better than most what it’s like to be in the constant presence of greatness. The 22-year-old NFL Draft prospect out of USC does not shy away from the fact that his father is none other than Jerry Rice, the San Francisco 49ers legend considered by many to be the greatest wide receiver of all time. But Brenden, …
Read More »Eagles sign former 2nd-round pick as they search for receiver depth
Eagles sign former 2nd-round pick as they search for receiver depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles added potential wide receiver depth Thursday, signing one-time Colts 2nd-round pick Parris Campbell to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Terms of the deal aren’t yet available, but it’s certainly a low-cost deal that doesn’t guarantee Campbell a roster …
Read More »Chargers GM says Gus Edwards will be ‘bell cow’ at RB for Jim Harbaugh’s offense
Teams are often coy with their running back usage this far out from the season, but not the Los Angeles Chargers. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters Thursday that free agent signee Gus Edwards will serve as the team’s “bell cow” running back, meaning he would get carries at all spots on the field and on all downs. From …
Read More »Should Patriots trade for top-end wide receiver before 2024 NFL Draft?
Should Patriots trade for top-end wide receiver before 2024 NFL Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL free agency is more than a week old and the New England Patriots still haven’t added a top-end wide receiver to their offense. Sure, they did re-sign Kendrick Bourne and added K.J. Osborn, but the lack of a true No. 1 wideout …
Read More »Tyron Smith: Contract with Jets is fair, have to prove I can play at high level
The Jets and veteran left tackle Tyron Smith agreed to a one-year deal that’s heavy on incentives tied to how often Smith is on the field during the regular season. Smith played 13 games in 2023, but he was limited to 17 games over the previous three seasons and his contract pays escalating amounts based on how many snaps he …
Read More »DB Isaiah Pola-Mao re-signs with Raiders
Free agent defensive back Isaiah Pola-Mao has re-signed with the Raiders, the team announced Thursday. He played 16 games for the Raiders last season, totaling 20 tackles, a sack, a pass defensed and an interception. Pola-Mao saw action on 130 defensive snaps and 304 on special teams. Pola-Mao, 24, signed the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2022. The …
Read More »Breaking down proposed kickoff, ‘hip drop’ tackle rule changes in NFL
Breaking down proposed kickoff, ‘hip drop’ tackle rule changes in NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out …
Read More »NFL won’t consider banning Eagles’ patented Brotherly Shove
NFL won’t consider banning Eagles’ patented Brotherly Shove originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Brotherly Shove isn’t going away. The Eagles’ patented short-yardage play – loved by fans, hated by opponents – will not be barred by the NFL this offseason, according to NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent. Despite speculation throughout the 2023 season that the league might …
Read More »C.J. Henderson agrees to terms with Texans
A visit turned into a signing for free agent cornerback C.J. Henderson. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Henderson has agreed to join the Texans after Thursday’s visit to Houston. The move, combined with Houston’s signing of cornerback Jeff Okudah on March 11, likely means the end to Steven Nelson’s time with the Texans. Nelson, a starter for the Texans …
Read More »‘Tush Push’ rule change: NFL will not propose banning controversial play for 2024 season
The “Tush Push” is here to stay … at least for the 2024 season. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent has confirmed that the controversial play will remain a legal play this season, via ESPN. Vincent added that there will not be a proposal presented this offseason that would attempt to ban the play. While there isn’t a strong push …
Read More »Bears mock draft: Ryan Poles reracks move from 2023, adds another WR
It’s officially “unofficial” that the Chicago Bears will be drafting 2022 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback,Caleb Williams. Chicago’s general manager Ryan Poles traded Justin Fields, the Bears beleagueredthree-year starter to Pittsburgh, clearing the runway for a new signal caller to the Windy City.Surprisingly, the Vikings maneuvered themselves into acquiring another first round drafting spot (#23),potentially increasing their chances to select a …
Read More »Josh Reynolds scheduled to visit Ravens on Friday
Free agent receiver Josh Reynolds is on his way to Baltimore to visit with the Ravens on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Reynolds, 29, has spent the past 2 1/2 seasons with the Lions. He caught 40 passes for 608 yards and five touchdowns during the 2023 regular season and eight for 132 yards and a touchdown in the …
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