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 …
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Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase leaving for job on Los Angeles Rams staff, per report
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, …
Read More »Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins show why Bears must move fast with Justin Fields trade
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, …
Read More »Patriots announce new additions to Jerod Mayo’s coaching staff
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 …
Read More »Wild, at their ‘competitive best,’ outlast Canucks, 10-7
Feb 19, 2024, 05:56 PM ET ST. PAUL, Minn. — Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals and hanging on for a record-filled 10-7 victory over the NHL-leading Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Minnesota’s six scores in a …
Read More »Report: Rams to hire Dave Ragone as quarterbacks coach
The Rams are hiring former Falcons offensive coordinator Dave Ragone as their quarterbacks coach, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The news comes shortly after the Rams hired Iowa State offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase as their pass game specialist. Ragone spent the past three seasons in Atlanta. A former NFL quarterback, Ragone began his NFL coaching career with the Titans in …
Read More »Kyle Long apologizes to Stephen A. Smith for cringey drunken encounter
Kyle Long apologizes to Stephen A. Smith for cringey drunken encounter originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Kyle Long, former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, came clean about an embarrassing interaction he had years ago with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith at a Super Bowl party. The three-time Pro Bowler confronted Smith about some disparaging comments he made in public …
Read More »Bears’ nine-step offseason plan: Easy QB decision, key free agents finish rebuild
Bears’ nine-step offseason plan: Easy QB decision, key free agents finish rebuild originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago General manager Ryan Poles’ rebuild is set to enter its next phase in 2024, but critical moves over the next month will determine what the expectations should be in Year 3 for this regime. The quarterback decision headlines the offseason, but the …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft odds for No. 1 pick: Caleb Williams sits as big favorite to be selected first overall in April
The 2024 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and this class is deep at multiple positions. For the second straight year, the Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 overall pick. They traded out of the top spot in 2023 after accepting an attractive offer from the Carolina Panthers, but what will they do this year? It’s very possible three …
Read More »Patriots release two veteran defensive players, including starting D-lineman Lawrence Guy, per report
Getty Images The New England Patriots are trimming out the roster as the franchise embarks through a seismic offseason. On Monday, the club released two defensive players in starting lineman Lawrence Guy and safety Adrian Phillips, according to NFL Media. Both players were heading into the final year of their contracts and the move helped New England create a notable …
Read More »Patriots releasing Lawrence Guy, Adrian Phillips to save $6 million in cap space
The Patriots are releasing veterans Lawrence Guy and Adrian Phillips on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. The moves clear $6 million in cap space. Guy confirmed the news in a social media post: “Thank you, New England. You welcomed my family and I for the past seven years and always made us feel at home. The community we …
Read More »Antonio Pierce hints that Magic Johnson lured OC Kliff Kingsbury to Commanders
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce seemingly confirmed reports that Magic Johnson played a role in convincing Kliff Kingsbury to become the next Washington Commanders offensive coordinator after Kingsbury had reportedly agreed to fill the same role with the Raiders. NFL Media first reported that Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend who is now part of the …
Read More »Patriots 2024 free agent tracker: Live updates, news on veteran players
Patriots 2024 free agent tracker: Live updates, news on veteran players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots might be one of the busiest teams in the NFL offseason. Not only do the Patriots have the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — their highest selection since 1993 — they also have the third-most salary …
Read More »Full list of NFL players with contracts that void ahead of 2024 free agency: Baker Mayfield among big names
Getty Images The 2024 NFL free agency period will send dozens and dozens of big names to the open market, where all 32 teams can begin contract negotiations on March 11. On Monday, meanwhile, 37 different veterans — including some starters like Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans — will officially have their contracts voided, setting …
Read More »Mike Davis announces his retirement
Running back Mike Davis is officially calling it a career. Davis, whose birthday is on Monday, posted to social media that he’s officially retiring from the NFL. “As I turn 31 today, I sit back and look on my NFL career and how thankful I am to be [a part] of a brotherhood,” Davis posted. “This game has allowed me …
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