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DJ Moore reveals how Caleb Williams can win over locker room after Justin Fields trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago DJ Moore wanted Justin Fields to remain the quarterback of the Bears, but the star wide receiver always knew a quarterback change was a possibility, with the Bears owning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. So …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …