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The saga of the ex-Jacksonville Jaguars employee who pleaded guilty to embezzling $22 million from the team keeps getting wilder. Last we left Amit Patel, the Jaguars’ former financial planning and analysis manager, he had pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction. The two counts add up to a maximum sentence of 30 years, but …

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show This embedded content is not available in your region. As one Yahoo NFL senior reporter calls it, the Scouting Combine is the ‘Biggest NFL news gathering conference’ of the year. That very reporter, Jori Epstein, joins Matt Harmon on the Free Agency preview pod to discuss and dissect the biggest rumors and whispers …

Kevin Dotson will not test free agency. The Rams and Dotson have agreed to a three-year deal worth $48 million, according to multiple reports. Dotson was slated to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, but the two sides came together and got something done today. The 27-year-old Dotson was a 2020 fourth-round pick of the Steelers. The Rams traded …

The Bears announced the four-year deal with cornerback Jaylon Johnson. The contract is reportedly worth $76 million, with $54 million guaranteed. “We’re extremely excited to be able to keep Jaylon here for the next four years,” General Manager Ryan Poles said in a statement. “He’s an integral part of our defense and his leadership will help our team continue to …

More than a week before free agency officially begins, the top shelves have been mostly emptied. From the first edition of the top 25 free agents this offseason, eight of the players were given the franchise tag. Here’s all who got tagged: Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins, Jacksonville Jaguars DE Josh Allen, Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns, Chicago Bears CB …

49ers hiring former Raiders OC Mick Lombardi to coaching staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have hired former Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi to a yet-to-be-titled spot on the coaching staff, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area on Thursday night. Lombardi, 35, previously worked for the 49ers in a variety of …

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play in 2024. He might be playing well beyond that, too. Appearing recently on the Look Into It Podcast with Eddie Bravo, Rodgers discussed his plans for the balance of his career. “I’m hopeful I can play two or three or four more years, but you need to have some good fortune in there to,” …

RALEIGH, N.C. — Frederik Andersen made 24 saves after a four-month absence, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Thursday night. Brady Skjei scored two goals, and Stefan Noesen and Andrei Svechnikov added one each in Carolina’s first game since squandering a three-goal, third-period lead against Winnipeg on Saturday. But the story of the night was the …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Jori Epstein discuss the Atlanta Falcons potentially making a move for the Vikings’ starting QB. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: What about the Falcons, who last year decided that Desmond Ridder …

Where does Bill Belichick rank on Andy Reid’s all-time top coaching list? The Kansas City Chiefs head coach made an appearance on Thursday’s episode of Speak and was asked about his former coaching nemesis — and where he would rank him on his all-time list.  Belichick, who parted ways with the New England Patriots in January after 24 years of …

The trade for guard Kevin Dotson helped solidify the Rams’ offensive line last season. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams’ trade for offensive lineman Kevin Dotson on the eve of last season did not rank as a blockbuster but proved vital for a team that advanced to the playoffs. Dotson started 14 games at right guard and played extremely …

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine went down in Indianapolis last week, and there were plenty of takeaways from the week of football festivities. Which players helped — or hurt — their draft stock the most? FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young answered those questions on the latest edition of “The No. 1 College Football Show.” Winner: Michigan QB J.J. …

Jacoby Brissett has been a capable and steady quarterback in several different offensive schemes. He could be a good stopgap for a team in QB purgatory. (Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) We are at the dawn of free agency! Or, with the signings, cuts and franchise tagging already trickling in, the rise (of the planet) of free agency. While fans …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The New York Giants just allowed their best player, Saquon Barkley, to become a free agent. They’re about to do the same with one of their best defensive players, safety Xavier McKinney. And they’re even considering using a high draft pick on a new franchise quarterback, too. It almost feels like the Giants are starting …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Jori Epstein dive into the potential reasons behind the delay in Dak’s contract talks. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: I’m trying to figure out what’s going on with Dak because as …