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Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter When Kayvon Thibodeaux stepped to the podium after a practice last month, he made a bold proclamation. At first, it sounded like he was kidding. But on second thought, maybe not. “I’m going for the record — so don’t ask,” he said with a smile. “Every year I’m here, I’m going for Michael Strahan’s record.” …

FRISCO, Texas — “We’d like to see some more leaves fall. We’d like to see some more action,” Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on April 23, two days before the 2024 NFL Draft when asked why he hadn’t signed players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to extensions this offseason since both are entering the final …

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It’s the first Monday of June, a day that will now forever be remembered as “Justin Jefferson Day” and that’s because the Vikings receiver just signed one of the biggest contracts in NFL history, so happy “Justin Jefferson Day” everyone! We’ll be breaking down Jefferson’s deal in today’s newsletter, plus …

CHICAGO — A new network is launching to carry games from three Chicago pro teams, the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox. The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) announced Monday that it will launch in October across multiple platforms. The network said it will air more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games annually and include pre- and postgame coverage …

Larry Allen, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the most powerful offensive lineman the NFL has ever seen, has died at the age of 52. “The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on …

Darren Waller might have played his final snap in the NFL. The New York Giants are expecting the veteran tight end to make a decision on his football future before the team starts minicamp on June 11, ESPN reported Monday.   Waller, who’ll turn 32 shortly after the season begins in September, has pondered retirement this offseason. Rumors of him …

Getty Images Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen died “suddenly” on Sunday while on a family vacation in Mexico, according to a statement from the Dallas Cowboys. He was 52 years old.  Allen, a member of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, a second-round pick (46th overall) out of Sonoma State in the 1994 NFL …

The first weekend of June was a big one for several NFL teams, and that’s because they picked up some serious salary cap space.  Thanks to the NFL’s post-June 1 designation rule, there were EIGHT teams that picked up at least $9 million in cap space over the weekend, which is like finding money in your couch cushion two months …

Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to bounce back into the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the tight end position… Projected depth chart Starters: Daniel Bellinger, …

Tyreek Hill became the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver when he signed a $120 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in 2022. Two years later, fresh off news of Justin Jefferson inking a reported $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings, Hill could be after his own raise, with agent Drew Rosenhaus hinting as much Monday. “Let’s just say it’s safe …

USATSI The Houston Texans added a major weapon for second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud this offseason, when wide receiver Stefon Diggs was acquired from the Buffalo Bills. The two have put in work this spring to become a QB-WR duo that should spark fear in defenses around the NFL. Stroud earned Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 after an impressive …

Jefferson contract leapfrogs Bosa’s as highest-paid non-QB deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson’s historic contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings had ramifications for one 49ers star player. No, not wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Jefferson agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with Minnesota on Monday that will pay him, on average, $35 million per season. …

Patriots have best chance at No. 1 pick in 2025 draft, per ESPN model originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s finally some optimism surrounding the New England Patriots after the franchise selected North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but how much of that potential will be seen on the field …

Getty Images Darren Waller may have reached the end of the road of his NFL career. The veteran tight end has been mulling retirement throughout the offseason, and a decision is likely to be made by next week with the New York Giants set to open up mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN. The report also notes the team expects that …

Last year, the Rams got monster contributions from two Day 3 selections, Kobie Turner and Puka Nacua. Sam LaPorta broke rookie tight end records with the Lions, and Colby Wooden and Karl Brooks were instant successes in Green Bay with the Packers after going well outside of Round 1.  In 2022, Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen was widely viewed as a …