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Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears are in a bit of a pickle. At the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, general manager Ryan Poles told reporters that if he were to trade quarterback Justin Fields, he would ideally like to do it sooner rather than later. More specifically, he’d want to do it before free agency. I don’t doubt …

Getty Images Once again, the Philadelphia Eagles are proposing an alternative to the NFL’s onside kick. Philadelphia’s proposal was just one of four that was issued by NFL clubs on Wednesday, the first day of the new league year.  The Eagles’ onside kick alliterative would allow a team that scores the chance to keep the ball if they can convert …

The free agent who was widely viewed as the top player on the market is now off the board. Kirk Cousins has agreed to a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to his agent Mike McCartney. Cousins’ contract is worth $180 million, which includes a $50 million signing bonus, per NFL Media. Atlanta announced the signing Wednesday: Cousins’ deal …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The first few days of NFL free agency were absolutely wild in the NFC East. One of the biggest names on the market changed teams, but stayed inside the division. The New York Giants appeared to be the biggest losers when the market opened with a pair of high-profile losses, only to salvage their offseason …

Teams have proposed five bylaw changes. Whether they change anything remains to be seen with owners scheduled to meet later this month at the annual spring meetings in Orlando. The Bills propose expanding the standard elevation rules to allow clubs to elevate a third player from the practice squad who is a “bona fide quarterback” to be an emergency third …

The 2024 NFL offseason is operating at full power.  Many high-profile players already moved on to new football homes on Day 1 including quarterback Kirk Cousins, who moved on from the Minnesota Vikings to the Atlanta Falcons. Edge rusher Brian Burns was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the New York Giants and signed a new deal. Running back Saquon Barkley, who left the Giants to sign with an NFC East rival, the Philadelphia …

Getty Images A decade ago, Dan Quinn and Bobby Wagner made history together in Seattle. The two will now reunite in Washington as Wagner has agreed to a one-year deal with Quinn’s Commanders, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones has confirmed. The deal has a max value of $8.5 million and includes up to $6 million in guarantees, per …

Linebacker Bobby Wagner has signed a one-year deal with a maximum value of $8.5 million with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network reported Wednesday. The contract has a base value of $6 million. Wagner, who will be 34 at the start of the 2024 NFL season, spent last season with the Seattle Seahawks in what was his second stint with the …

Bears set to introduce new players in Thursday press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears announced the signings of several free agents on Wednesday, including D’Andre Swift, Gerald Everett, Jonathan Owens, Matt Pryor, Brett Rypien and Kevin Byard. On Thursday, the Bears will introduce the free-agent signings to the media at Halas Hall beginning at 10 a.m. …

Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be suiting up for the Atlanta Falcons this season, and the acquisition of his services wasn’t cheap. Cousins and the Falcons agreed to a four-year, $180 million contract, which includes a $50 million signing bonus, according to NFL Media. Cousins is 35 years old and coming off a season-ending Achilles injury he suffered in October. While Cousins …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer The official start of free agency for Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz was more about getting the team’s financial house in order than about selecting new additions for the upcoming year. During his introductory press conference last month, Harbaugh said he wanted to build a tough, resilient, relentless …

Last year, Mason Rudolph tested the open market before ultimately returning to Pittsburgh. This time around, Rudolph cashed in on free agency while agreeing to terms with the Titans on a one-year, $3.62 million deal, according to NFL Media.  Rudolph’s reported 2024 salary is over three times as much as he made during what was ultimately his final year with …

1 He’s aging, returning from injury and still lacks a defining postseason run. But even consistent quarterback play is tough to find, and Cousins is still a borderline top-10 pocket passer with an eye for the big play. (SIGNING with Falcons)2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically …

The NFL news cycle is in full swing with free agency and trade news coming fast and furious. What does it mean for fantasy football in 2024? Matt Harmon breaks down the key signings, deals and speculation by position to help you sort through it all. You can also follow all of the latest developments with Yahoo Sports’ NFL free …

The Las Vegas Raiders released four players Wednesday, including receiver Hunter Renfrow less than two years after signing him to a lucrative contract extension, and quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Bryan Hoyer almost exactly one year after signing them in free agency. Renfrow confirmed the long-expected decision on social media on Wednesday, thanking his teammates and coaches for inspiring him over …