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Eagles mailbag: Upgrading the 5th skill position on offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The NFL offseason is about to pick up steam soon. The entire league will take over Indianapolis for the combine next week and then free agency isn’t far behind. But before we get there, let’s answer the latest batch of questions from readers: I know …

NFL free agency dates 2024: Franchise tag deadline, tampering period, start time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL offseason is about to get busy. While the Super Bowl might not seem like that long ago, the league isn’t slowing down. Thirty-one teams are entering the offseason unhappy and determined to knock off the back-to-back champion Kansas City …

Left tackle Tyron Smith has no plans to retire, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports, and the eight-time Pro Bowler hopes to continue his career with the Cowboys. Smith, 33, is scheduled to become a free agent next month. In 2023, Smith had his best season since 2016 when he played 13 games, his most since 2019, and …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz Jason Fitz is joined by the legendary Mike Golic Jr. as the duo dive into the 2024 free agency class by competing against each other to see who can create the best team out of only 2024 NFL free agents. The duo start off the show by discussing the rumors around Fitz’ physical appearance at the …

The Raiders have hired Rich Scangarello as their quarterbacks coach, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Scangarello has been helping USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the possible No. 1 overall pick, in his pre-draft training. It’s a return to the AFC West for Scangarello, who was the Broncos’ offensive coordinator under Vic Fangio in 2019. He most recently was offensive coordinator …

Did Justin Fields unfollow Bears on Instagram? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears social media went into a frenzy Monday night when fans noticed Justin Fields was not following the Chicago Bears’ official Instagram account. A crucial note is that it’s unknown whether or not the quarterback was following the Bears to begin with. If he was, it is …

What will the Bears do at quarterback? Technically, that’s for them to know and the rest of us to find out. The Bears reportedly don’t know yet. They reportedly will by next week. Via Albert Breer of SI.com, the Bears expect to have a plan in place at the quarterback position by next week, at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. …

Patriots offensive lineman James Ferentz announced his retirement on Instagram on Monday afternoon. “After taking the time to collect my thoughts and speaking with my wife, Skylar, I’ve decided to retire from playing football,” Ferentz wrote. He did not indicate whether coaching is next for him. His father, Kirk, has been the head coach at the University of Iowa since …

NFL insider report: teams inquired about Justin Fields at Senior Bowl, decision to come soon originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Chicago Bears are on track to have a decision made about Justin Fields by the NFL Combine next week, according to NFL insider Albert Breer. “The Bears are meeting over the next couple weeks to finalize plans at …

How analytics experts evaluate Shanahan’s Super Bowl OT decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Super Bowl LVIII has come and gone, and the start of the NFL offseason has featured plenty of discussion about what the 49ers could have done to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Unsurprisingly, coach Kyle Shanahan’s decision for San Francisco to receive the ball …

Former Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase is joining Sean McVay’s Rams coaching staff. (Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press) With Zac Robinson having left to become offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, Rams coach Sean McVay is making moves to fill out his staff. Dave Ragone, most recently the Falcons’ offensive coordinator, will be the new quarterbacks coach and Nate …

USATSI The Minnesota Vikings are facing a quarterback question this offseason, and their starter in Kirk Cousins may be the most attractive quarterback looking for a new deal — even at 35 years old and coming off of a torn Achilles. Cousins has been with the Vikings for six seasons now, but if he’ll be back in 2024 is a …

USATSI The Los Angeles Rams plan to hire Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase as their pass game specialist, ESPN reports. Scheelhaase will join Sean McVay’s coaching staff for the 2024 season and replace Jake Peetz, who left to become the pass game coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Scheelhaase, 33, started his coaching career with his alma mater, …

Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins show why Bears must move fast with Justin Fields trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago General manager Ryan Poles promised to look under every stone to get all the information needed for the franchise-altering quarterback decision that awaits the Bears this offseason. The Bears should finalize their plans next week at the NFL Scouting Combine, …

Patriots announce new additions to Jerod Mayo’s coaching staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots made their new-look coaching staff official on Monday. All of the new additions to Jerod Mayo’s staff were announced, including Tyler Hughes as wide receivers coach and Bob Bicknell as tight ends coach. Troy Brown, who served as WRs coach from …