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Last year was a banner one for the quarterback market. Four different quarterbacks raised the bar for NFL salaries in 2023. Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert each took turns atop the NFL salary hierarchy before Joe Burrow became the standard bearer in early September as the start of the regular season was approaching.  Burrow received a five-year, $275 …

Getty Images Caleb Williams could soon become the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But the star USC quarterback does not currently employ an agent, and apparently intends to continue representing himself going into the pros, according to NBC Sports. Williams’ lack of representation first surfaced on a report of draft-eligible prospects and their agents, released Wednesday by …

Will he stay or will he go. That’s what Justin Fields wants to know sooner than later from the Chicago Bears. The quarterback recently unfollowed the team that originally drafted him 11th overall in 2021, and then went on the “St. Brown Brothers” podcast this week to offer his first public comments since the 2023 season ended. When Fields was …

Feb 21, 2024, 01:59 PM ET Florida Panthers winger Ryan Lomberg was fined $2,083.83, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for elbowing Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun during Tuesday night’s game. Lomberg was not penalized for the incident, which happened early in the third period of the Panthers’ 3-2 overtime victory. Lomberg, 29, has six points (4 goals, …

Justin Fields explains why he unfollowed the Bears on Instagram originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Social media went into a frenzy on Monday when fans figured out Justin Fields had unfollowed the Bears’ Instagram account. With Equanimeous St. Brown and his brother Amon-Ra on The 33rd Team podcast, Fields revealed why he unfollowed the team’s social media. “Why do …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Both Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz opened their introductory press conferences with promises of multiple Super Bowl titles, but the team’s prized quarterback, Justin Herbert, has not won a playoff game in his four-year NFL career.  Are the Chargers putting too much pressure on the Oregon product? Harbaugh doesn’t …

Happy midweek, everyone! John Breech is roaming the Cincinnati area campaigning for Tee Higgins’ return (or so we think), so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the league, with NFL free agency just around the corner. This is the Pick Six newsletter for Wednesday, Feb. 21. Now let’s get to it. (And please, do …

Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has assisted the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan during a very difficult time. Lopez-Galvan is the mother of two children who was killed during last week’s shooting at the team’s Super Bowl parade in Kansas City. In a now-deleted tweet that was posted on X, a request was made for a white Butker …

76-year-old Wade Phillips believes he’s too old to work in the NFL. He’s not to old to work in the UFL. Wade Phillips will serve as head coach of the UFL’s San Antonio Brahmas. Phillips coached the XFL’s Houston Roughnecks in 2023. He replaces Hines Ward as coach of the San Antonio franchise. The son of legendary Oilers coach O.A. …

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyFeb 21, 2024, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Don’t forget, even teams that struggle more than others include valuable fantasy assets. At least a small handful, most of the time. Worth bringing up ahead of the current three-day stretch, as two non-playoff clubs are scheduled to battle two other non-contenders on …

Patriots take elite skill position player in NFL Network’s new mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s officially mock draft season, and while many experts believe USC quarterback Caleb Williams will go No. 1 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, the rest of the top 10 is still very much a guessing game and could unfold in so …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter There was never a real risk that Nick Sirianni was going to be fired after the season, but he sure did have a lot of explaining to do about the way it ended. The collapse of his Philadelphia Eagles was total, stunning and hugely disappointing. There was no doubt Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie would insist …

The Texans have signed one of their players to a new deal. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the team has signed offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen to a two-year contract. The new pact is worth $2.095 million, including a $10,000 signing bonus and nonguaranteed base salaries of $985,000 and $1.1 million. Eiselen signed to the Texans practice squad after being …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter In many ways, Trevor Lawrence’s looming second contract brings uncertainty for both the quarterback and the Jaguars.  The former No. 1 overall pick is eligible for an extension after completing three NFL seasons. From the team’s perspective, a market-setting deal could be crippling long-term if Lawrence can’t shake the inconsistency and turnover issues that have …

USATSI The Dallas Cowboys could have their left tackle back in the fold next season. At least, that will happen if Tyron Smith gets his way. According to The Dallas Morning News, Smith wants to play another season in Dallas. The Cowboys’ first-round pick back in 2011, Smith is set to hit free agency this offseason after playing out the …