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Eagles say there was no Saquon Barkley tampering despite James Franklin remark originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Was the legal tampering period an illegal tampering period? The Eagles have denied that they made improper contact with Saquon Barkley before agreeing to contract terms with the two-time Pro Bowl running back, according to a story by ESPN’s Tim McManus. NFL …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 14, 2024, 10:14 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Jaromir Jagr Bobblehead Night will not have Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads, as the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their shipment of the fan giveaways had been stolen before Thursday night’s game. The Penguins said all fans attending the home game against the San Jose Sharks will receive a …

Saquon Barkley’s decision to jump from the New York Giants to the Philadelphia Eagles has caused even more controversy. Penn State coach James Franklin, who coached Barkley in college and is excited to see him return to Pennsylvania, mentioned that the star running back had a conversation with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during the recruiting process.  “For him now …

Late Wednesday night, the Baltimore Ravens released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after just one season with the team, per Field Yates. He is a post-June 1 release, meaning the team can split the dead money between 2024 and 2025. The move means OBJ is an unrestricted free agent. Last April, Beckham signed a one-year, $18 million deal with the …

The days leading up to NFL agency is a lot like the iconic scene in the original “Jurassic Park,” when the water ripples in the cup and  you hear the growing noise of thunderous steps as the massive creature approaches and ultimately wreaks havoc.  Like the T-Rex, free agency is frantic, unpredictable and leaves nothing in its wake. Hopefully, when …

The Packers are holding onto one of their core special teams players. Linebacker Kristian Welch has re-signed with the team. News of the move came via the NFL’s transaction report for a busy first day of the 2024 league year. Welch joined the Packers last year after spending three seasons with the Ravens. He did not play any defensive snaps …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 14, 2024, 09:50 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. SEATTLE — Tucked away from public view at the Scotiabank Saddledome is the small security shed that stands guard over the players’ parking lot. For six years, Noah Hanifin drove up to this shed where he would see the familiar faces …

Most of the top 100 available players have already signed in 2024 NFL free agency and we are not far away from collectively turning our full attention to the 2024 NFL Draft. Below are the prospects in the 2024 class with similar traits and on-field styles to some names who changed teams in this free agent period. First, a disclaimer. They aren’t …

Offensive tackle Jonah Williams has agreed to a $30 million, two-year contract with the Cardinals, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Williams spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Williams missed his rookie season due to a torn labrum, but …

With testing numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine and this month’s Pro Day circuit so much fresher in our minds, it is easy to fall into the trap of forgetting the more vital information learned from last year’s college football season. It’s important not to lose perspective on which prospects available in the 2024 NFL Draft are actually good football …

Why Pats can’t afford to wait until NFL Draft to address WR needs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After the New England Patriots watched Calvin Ridley sign a lucrative contract with the Tennessee Titans, CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson reported the Patriots will “mainly turn their attention to the (NFL) Draft” to address the wide receiver position. If you’re skeptical …

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NFL Network will be expanding the kind of football it shows this year. Games from the Arena Football League and the OT7 seven-on-seven league will be shown on the NFL-owned cable channel as well as the NFL+ streaming service. Arena football, which has been played in different forms since 1987, is an indoor game played on a shorter, narrower field. …

USATSI Diontae Johnson is a Carolina Panther, but in a different universe, the former Steelers Pro Bowl wideout would be the newest member of the Kansas City Chiefs.  The Chiefs reportedly had conversations with Johnson’s agent once it became clear that the Steelers were trading Johnson, the team’s leading receiver since the start of the 2019 season, according to NFL …

Bears free agent signing tracker: Every move GM Ryan Poles has made originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NFL free agency officially begins on Wednesday, but the Chicago Bears have already agreed to terms with several new players for the 2024 season. That’s because teams are allowed to start negotiating with players and their agents two days earlier, on Monday. …