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The 2024 NFL offseason is in full swing, with free agency’s negotiating period set for a March 11 kickoff. Lots of big names have already hit the market due to salary-cap cuts, and more will have a chance to speak with all 32 teams in short order. All signings and trades can become official starting March 13, when the 2024 …

The Chicago Bears’ biggest piece of offseason business — aside from the quarterback position — is done. The Bears have reached an agreement on a new four-year contract with All-Pro cornerback Jaylon Johnson, according to multiple reports. The extension is worth up to $76 million, per NFL Media. The news comes days after the Bears placed the non-exclusive franchise tag …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:39 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen was activated from injured reserve Thursday after being out of the lineup since November because of a blood clotting issue. His most recent appearance came Nov. 2 in a 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers …

The Patriots have added a veteran offensive lineman. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Chukwuma Okorafor has agreed to terms with New England. Specifics of the contract were not disclosed. Okorafor, 26, was a third-round pick in the 2018 draft. He appeared in 77 games with 59 starts for Pittsburgh over the last six seasons. He played 14 games …

NFL free agency is upon us! Free agency will officially open when the new league year begins on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. However, teams can begin to discuss deals with free agents prior to that, when the legal tampering period opens on March 11 at 12 p.m. ET. Some notable free agents have already agreed to deals to …

At the scouting combine last week, Bears General Manager Ryan Poles told reporters that the team’s conversations with Jaylon Johnson were “going well” ahead of the cornerback hitting free agency. While Chicago then franchise tagged Johnson earlier this week, it turns out they won’t need it. According to multiple reports, Johnson has agreed to a four-year contract to keep him …

Getty Images Tyrann Mathieu is staying in New Orleans. The former All-Pro safety has signed a two-year, $13 million deal with the Saints, as confirmed by CBS Sports HQ senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson.  A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Mathieu has spent the past two seasons with the Saints. During that span, he has tallied seven interceptions, 166 …

The 2024 NFL offseason is well underway, with big names hitting the open market, trade rumors circulating and free agency just around the corner. But why are some players free to sign with new teams now, while others have to wait? How can a prospective trade be negotiated without being finalized? And what’s the deal with the “tampering period?” We’re …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:59 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Meet Frank Vatrano. All-Star forward. Three-time 20-goal scorer. Budding shoe designer. Well, sort of. Vatrano, along with Lukas Dostal and the now-departed Adam Henrique, who was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, were among the Anaheim Ducks players who have …

The NFL’s transformation into a passing league has turned wideouts into prized commodities on the draft board. Team builders are more committed to using top picks to acquire blue-chip pass catchers with the potential to develop into a No. 1 receiver.  Since 2020, 21 receivers have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with at least four …

Bears take Williams, nab pass rusher after trading down in latest mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The 2024 NFL Draft is less than 50 days away and the anticipation surrounding its approach continues to add wild speculations as to what teams will do leading up to the first player chosen. Several benchmark events like the NFL Combine …

Getty Images Thousands of fans endured record-cold temperatures and wind chills to watch the Kansas City Chiefs host the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL playoffs. Now, some of them are facing potential amputations as a result of frostbite, according to Fox 4 News. Dr. Megan L. Garcia, a general surgeon at Kansas City’s Grossman Burn Center, told Fox 4 this …

The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky earlier this offseason, and the former No. 2 overall pick has already found a new home, with the Buffalo Bills announcing Thursday that they signed Trubisky to a two-year deal. According to NFL Media, the deal is for $5.25 million and worth up to $8.45 million for the veteran signal-caller. He is guaranteed $2.7 million …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 02:46 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL has fined Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins $2,000 for embellishment after his second offense of the season. Cousins was cited for embellishment in a game against the Buffalo Sabres on Feb. 27. Cousins was hit after the whistle by Buffalo winger Jordan Greenway, …

The Lions are working to keep at least two of their pending restricted free agents. Per multiple reports, Detroit will tender restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright at the right of first refusal level. Should Wright play on the tender in 2024, he will make $2.985 million. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press also notes that Detroit will …