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The Rams have an experienced backup quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo. (John Locher / Associated Press) The Rams found their backup Friday for star quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jimmy Garoppolo, cut this week by the Las Vegas Raiders, agreed to terms with the Rams, people with knowledge of the situation said. The people requested anonymity because a contract has not been signed. …

The Giants continued adding to their offensive line on Friday. Shortly after word of their agreement with former Buccaneers guard Aaron Stinnie surfaced, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the team is also set to sign Austin Schlottmann. It’s a two-year deal for the former Viking. The Giants have also signed guard Jon Runyan Jr. and tackle Jermaine Eluemunor this …

Long-time Eagles backup offensive lineman signs with Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Veteran reserve offensive lineman Sua Opeta, who started 10 games for the Eagles over the last four years, signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Opeta, who initially joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent …

Defensive lineman Laiatu Latu leaps for a pass while running a drill at UCLA pro day on Friday. Latu is projected to be selected in the first round of this year’s NFL draft. (Michael Owen Baker / For The Times) Laiatu Latu knelt down on the turf at the starting line of the 40-yard dash in a position he had …

49ers, NFL fans react to Jimmy G reportedly signing with Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When it comes to out-of-nowhere moves, the NFL free-agency period always seems to deliver the goods. One eyebrow-raising move was former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly signing with the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams. Garoppolo was a divisive figure in San …

Collins received news of trade from ex-49ers DC Ryans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For Maliek Colins, being traded to the 49ers was a surprise — but the defensive tackle was thankful when the news was delivered by Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans. “DeMeco had called me to tell me the trade had gone through,” Collins said via …

The Steelers are signing receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal, Gerry Dulac of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Jefferson, 27, started last season with the Rams before a trade to Atlanta on Oct. 10. In 2023, he caught 12 passes for 101 yards for the Falcons after making eight receptions for 108 yards with the Rams. The Rams made him a …

Eagles talked to Bears about Justin Fields before trading for Kenny Pickett: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Eagles have long been attached to Justin Fields as an ideal landing spot for the fourth-year quarterback. That rang true, as the Eagles reportedly checked in with the Bears about Fields before acquiring Kenny Pickett from the Steelers on Friday, …

After Terry Bradshaw retired, the Steelers waited 20 years to draft their next potential franchise quarterback. After Ben Roethlisbeger retired, the Steelers wasted no time. In the very next draft, they used their first-round pick on Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett. Just two seasons later, the Steelers pulled the plug on the Pickett experiment, sending him to Philadelphia for a fairly …

Free agent linebacker Cody Barton is signing a one-year deal with the Broncos, his agent, David Canter of GSE Worldwide, announced. Mike Klis of 9News reports the deal has a $3.5 million base with a maximum value of $4 million. Barton is the third outside free agent to sign with the Broncos. Barton, 27, spent last season with Washington and …

Veteran left tackle Tyron Smith has found his new NFL home. Smith, who has played his entire 13-year career with the Cowboys, is now signing with the Jets, according to multiple reports. That means he’ll be responsible for protecting the blind side of Aaron Rodgers — unless Rodgers retires to run for Vice President. The Jets do expect Rodgers to …

We first caught wind on Thursday that the Jets were talking to tackle Tyron Smith. At the time, the talks entailed an incentive-laden deal. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Jets didn’t believe they’d land him. They thought it was part of a leverage play to find something better. If it was, he didn’t find anything better …

Tyron Smith is leaving the Cowboys after 13 seasons. In his fourteenth year, he could make solid money — up to, we’re told, $20 million. But he’ll need to check a lot of boxes to get there. Per a league source, Smith is guaranteed only $6.5 million in his one-year deal with the Jets. He’ll have to be available to …

‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Episodes 9 and 10 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Apple TV+’s “The Dynasty,” a 10-part docuseries chronicling the New England Patriots’ illustrious 20-year run, wrapped up with its final two episodes Friday. Episode 9 covered a variety of controversial topics, including Bill Belichick’s infamous decision to bench Malcolm Butler in Super Bowl …

The Jets and GM Joe Douglas have found their new left tackle to protect QB Aaron Rodgers for the 2024-25 NFL season. New York is signing former Dallas Cowboys LT Tyron Smith, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes confirmed. According to multiple reports, the deal is for one year and, with incentives, could be worth up to $20 million. Smith, 33, has made the Pro …