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The NFL and Dallas Cowboys communities were struck by tragedy Monday morning with the news that Larry Allen, a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the storied franchise’s Ring of Honor, died suddenly during a family vacation in Mexico. Allen, widely considered one of the greatest offensive linemen of all time, was 52. Allen was part …

How Jefferson’s record deal impacts 49ers’ negotiations with Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area On Monday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four-year $140 million contract extension, including $110 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL and resetting the pay scale for the NFL’s wide receiver market. Meanwhile, there has …

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins’ recovery from a torn Achilles tendon remains on track as the team approaches next week’s mandatory minicamp. Coach Raheem Morris said Monday he can’t ask for Cousins to do more in the minicamp because “he’s done almost everything” in the organized team activities. Cousins was again on the field for Monday’s launch of the final …

Getty Images The news of the death of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen caught the football world by surprise on Monday.  The Dallas Cowboys, the team Allen played 12 of his 14 NFL seasons with from 1994 to 2005 before finishing up with the San Francisco 49ers in 2006 and 2007, announced that he died “suddenly” …

After a rookie season that can be summed up as solid, Bijan Robinson is planning to have a sophomore season that can be categorized as prolific. The Atlanta Falcons’ second-year running back recently said that he feels that he will be used the way Christian McCaffrey currently is in San Francisco.  “I’m gonna be more of a runner that does everything …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon reacts to the star wide receiver re-signing with the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, and how it affects the contracts of other wideouts in the 2020 NFL Draft. View more Video Transcript Sanity reigns as the Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson agree to a $140 million contract over four years …

The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would include an $800 million renovation to Bank of America Stadium and keep the NFL team there for 20 years. The renovation would include a fixed $650 million investment from the city and another $150 million from Panthers owner David Tepper. Tepper has already invested more …

Pop star Katy Perry began Pride Month by posting an edited version of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s Benedictine College commencement speech from last month. In the video posted on Perry’s Instagram account, portions of Butker’s speech were spliced together to provide a positive message toward the LGBTQ+ community. “For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment,” …

The big waves of 2024 NFL free agency are in the rear view, but even as many teams kick off minicamps in the lead-up to the new season, there are plenty of notable veterans still available. And now that many teams have gained additional salary cap space due to post-June 1 cuts, some of which were designated earlier in the …

Eagles sign former second-round guard with starting experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Monday signed guard Max Scharping to bolster their depth on the offensive line. Scharping, 27, was a second-round pick out of Northern Illinois back in 2019 and has played in 79 career NFL games with 33 starts. The Texans selected Scharping with the …

Getty Images Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, could be getting an facelift soon. Tepper Sports & Entertainment have proposed upgrades to Bank of America Stadium, while keeping it in the same location in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The goal of the project is to “enhance the fan and player experience, modernize infrastructure, and continue to deliver world-class …

Larry Allen, one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the NFL during a 12-year career spent mostly with the Dallas Cowboys, has died. He was 52. Allen died suddenly on Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico, the Cowboys said. A six-time All-Pro who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, Allen said …

No one loved offensive-line play more than John Madden, the former Hall of Fame coach and legendary NFL broadcaster who once paid Larry Allen the ultimate compliment.  Madden, who was on the call for a 1999 game between the Cowboys and Colts, openly marveled at the play of Allen, a Hall of Fame offensive guard who passed away Sunday at the …

Tony Jefferson’s comeback attempt will take its first steps in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old safety is salted to try out with the Chargers during their upcoming minicamp, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Jefferson, a San Diego native, has a link with the Chargers stemming from new GM Joe Hortiz, who was the director of player personnel for the Baltimore …

Former 49ers, Cowboys O-lineman Larry Allen dies at 52 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen died suddenly Sunday while on vacation in Mexico with his family, the team announced. He was 52. In a statement released Monday morning, the Cowboys said Allen was “known for his great athleticism and incredible …