Jennifer King is making Chicago Bears history. Matt Eberflus is adding King to his staff as an assistant running backs coach, making her the first female coach in franchise history, according to multiple reports. King, 39, has climbed the coaching ranks over the past handful of seasons, breaking barriers along the way. She most recently served as the Washington Commanders’ …
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Eight days ago, the 49ers fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, only two days after the Super Bowl. Soon, the 49ers might be announcing his replacement. Tim Kawakami of TheAthletic.com posted this on Tuesday: “Hear the 49ers might be closing in on a DC. Not sure when there’ll be an announcement, but could be soon.” There has been little or no …
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Getty Images The Baltimore Ravens had arguably the top defense in the league in 2023, but will have to open up the checkbook this offseason to ensure they can keep some of the key players who helped them reach that status. The club has a few notable free agents set to hit the market, including safety Geno Stone. The 24-year-old …
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Perry’s bold plan to revamp Patriots’ roster in 2024 free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Before the New England Patriots decide how to use their highest draft pick since 1993, they need to figure out how to spend Robert Kraft’s cash. The Patriots currently project to have roughly $74.5 million in cap space, per Patriots cap expert Miguel …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNFeb 21, 2024, 09:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL trade deadline is March 8, and opinions around the league vary on just how hectic it will be. “I think it’s going to be insane,” one NHL agent said. “I feel like it’s not going to be a great deadline, to be honest,” …
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Safety Geno Stone is coming off his most productive NFL season and he’s poised to cash in on it when the new league year gets underway next month. Stone started a career-high 11 games during the regular season and posted 68 tackles, seven interceptions, and nine passes defensed while appearing in all 17 games. Those were all career highs for …
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The trade deadline for the 2023-24 NHL season is March 8, a day that is usually a flurry of activity as teams bolster their rosters for a playoff run — or add some draft picks or prospects to brighten their future. Deals have been consummated since the start of the season, of course, and you’ll find all of them here, …
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1 He suffered a torn Achilles tendon last season, but he should be back for the start of the 2024 season. The Vikings found out what it was like without him, so they should make sure he’s back, and I think they will.2 He is a game-wrecker for any defense and the Chiefs would be wise to keep him. Jones …
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The NFL has witnessed as quarterbacks taken at every stage in the draft have made an impact on the league. Brock Purdy, a former seventh-round selection, came close to winning a Super Bowl for the second consecutive year while Houston’s C.J. Stroud, a first-round choice, completed a rookie season for the record books. The 2024 NFL Draft has several talented …
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Coaching matters in the NFL. Andy Reid once again found his way to the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs and put his superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes in position to continue to build on his already-remarkable career, while other coaches like Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns overcame adversity to reach double-digit wins and make the playoffs. We were also …
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Eagles Stay or Go 2024: Time to revamp the linebacker position? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro bring back Stay or Go in 2024, trying to figure out the futures of every Eagles player on the roster. We already looked at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, interior offensive line, offensive tackle, specialists, defensive tackle …
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Eagles mailbag: Thoughts on Nolan Smith after quiet rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Another day, another mailbag. I answered a bunch of your questions to start off the week right here. Some good ones on a skill position addition, TE2 and more. Let’s answer some more today: Nolan Smith? What do you guys think? Care to plant …
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One of New England’s key players is calling it a career. Longtime Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater announced his retirement on Tuesday morning. Slater, 38, was a fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft. He played 239 games for New England, becoming a 10-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro, and three-time second-team All-Pro. “I have given all that I possibly …
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NFL franchise tag window will give Bears clarity on two fronts heading into free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL offseason officially started Tuesday when the tag window opened up. From Tuesday, February 20, until March 5, teams can place the franchise tag or transition tag on players whose contracts are set to expire. Teams usually wait …
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Best free agent quarterbacks in 2024: Ranking the top 10, projected value, team fits originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s time to start diving into free agency. Every offseason, teams are jockeying to fill the most important position in football — whether that be adding a veteran starter, rookie project or career backup. Quarterback is the spot that has …
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