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The NFL team owners are set to consider some rule changes. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) The NFL could look different next season thanks to a series of significant rule changes proposed by the league’s competition committee Wednesday. The potential changes, which include an updated kickoff and a hip-drop tackle ban, will be considered by the 32 team owners at …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter You remember that iconic episode of “Oprah” several years ago when she gave everyone in the audience a car?  In a way, that’s similar to how the Colts have treated their own players.  New deals for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (three years, $70 million), linebacker Zaire Franklin (three years, $31.26 million), nickelback Kenny Moore …

Caleb Williams took to the field for the first time in nearly four months at the USC Pro Day, and he had himself a fine showing in front of most of the Bears and Commanders brass along with a scattering of media members in Los Angeles. Before the throwing session began, though, Williams had somewhat of a peculiar weigh-in, which …

Tyler Boyd signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed like a sure thing at the start of free agency. Things don’t seem as clear-cut now, however, with the former Cincinnati Bengals receiver still unsigned.  So, what’s the reason for the holdup? Money, according to Ray Fittipaldo of the Post-Gazette. The Steelers don’t know whether they want to pay a potential third …

The NFL is considering a rule change that would allow replay to fix mistakes when a quarterback is ruled down before throwing a pass, even when he wasn’t down. Under current NFL rules, if a pass is thrown after the quarterback’s knee touches the ground or he steps out of bounds, but the officials on the field get it wrong, …

Mar 20, 2024, 04:01 PM ET After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks’ minor league affiliate. Sharks general manager Mike Grier informed reporters at the league’s GM meetings in Florida on Wednesday that he offered Aliu …

The Texans are re-signing wide receiver and kick returner Steven Sims Jr., Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. He played three regular-season games, getting four touches for 26 yards and returning four punts for a 12.3-yard average and three kickoffs for a 23.7-yard average. In the divisional-round game against the Ravens, Sims returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown. It …

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 of 32 votes needed for approval. The committee didn’t propose any rule changes to limit the use …

Getty Images Wide receiver Keenan Allen has not been a member of the Chicago Bears very long, but he’s already putting in work for his new team. Allen attended USC’s pro day on Wednesday to watch quarterback Caleb Williams — the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Chicago currently holds that first pick and is …

Mar 20, 2024, 04:01 PM ET Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Joshua Roy is out indefinitely after sustaining an injury in Tuesday night’s game. Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced Wednesday that Roy is heading back to Montreal for further evaluation after blocking a shot with his right hand in the third period of the Habs’ 4-3 overtime loss to the …

Jaylon Johnson isn’t all in on the Caleb Williams hype just yet originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Jaylon Johnson said it best. The Bears have “checked 99% of the boxes” this offseason. But they have yet to check off the biggest one with their quarterback dilemma. They’ve done the heavy lifting, trading Justin Fields to the Steelers and allowing …

After spending the first six seasons of his NFL career with the New York Giants, running back Saquon Barkley signed a three-year deal last week that could be worth as much as $46.8 million with their biggest rival. Barkley’s decision to make the move down I-95 and play for the Philadelphia Eagles caused a visceral reaction from his daughter. “When …

Getty Images Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton is wanted in Florida for alleged domestic battery by strangulation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. And police have been unable to locate him for weeks, per ESPN. Sutton, 29, has not yet returned inquiries from Hillsborough County police despite multiple attempts by the department to make contact, according to Lions reporter …

USATSI The Cleveland Browns are adding some depth to their backfield in the form of D’Onta Foreman. The club has agreed to terms with the veteran running back, according to ESPN. The specifics of Foreman’s deal with Cleveland — years and financial terms — were not immediately disclosed.  Foreman lands in a Browns backfield that is pretty stocked with talent. …

The salary cap going up an unprecedented $30.6 million created a seller’s market when the NFL free agent signing period opened on March 13. Twelve players with expiring contracts have signed for $20 million per year or more. Structure is everything with NFL contracts. Unlike MLB and the NBA, fully guaranteed contracts aren’t the exception, not the rule. Details on …