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Power Ranking NFL Quarterback Prospects Since 2010: Caleb Williams Joins The List
The 2024 NFL Draft is just two months away and in the eyes of many scouts and analysts, there is a generational quarterback prospect available in this year's cycle. Quarterback Caleb Williams has been a projected first-round pick since his excellent start at Oklahoma, so his two years of video game numbers at USC have […]
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J.C. Jackson Released By Patriots
The New England Patriots are releasing veteran cornerback J.C. Jackson ahead of free agency. The move clears $14 million in cap with no dead money. Jackson spent the first four seasons of his NFL career as a Patriot before signing a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of the 2022 campaign. […]
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Commanders Parting Ways With Logan Thomas
The Washington Commanders are releasing veteran tight end Logan Thomas, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. He was due $6.5 million this upcoming season, including a $500k roster bonus later this month. The converted college quarterback signed with the organization to play tight end in 2020, and he had a relatively successful run. Thomas caught […]
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NFL Combine Records For 40-Yard Dash, Vertical Jump, Bench Press, And More
The 2024 NFL Combine begins this week, and scouts will keep a keen eye on how prospects perform in the on-field drills. While some prospects are set in stone as early-first-round picks, others will need to impress in Indianapolis to improve their draft stock and dispel doubts about their athleticism. Seeing a prospect dominate at […]
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Best NFL Quarterback Free Agent Signings Of The 21st Century
It's not often that game-changing players at the most valuable position in the NFL are available via free agency. Franchise quarterbacks are usually retained with high-dollar contracts, but occasionally, a key signal-caller hits the open market. Since 2000, a handful of quarterbacks have signed with new teams as free agents and won a Super Bowl. […]
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Caleb Williams Would Be "Excited" If Bears Draft Him
In an interview with ESPN, top 2024 NFL Draft quarterback prospect Caleb Williams said he'd be "excited" if the Chicago Bears drafted him in April. For months, there have been rumors that Williams would like to avoid being taken by Chicago, but he has never suggested it himself. "If I get drafted by the Bears, […]
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Tyler Higbee Has Unclear Timeline For Return
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the team's wild-card loss to the Detroit Lions on Jan. 14, and he has undergone surgery to repair it. However, Rams general manager Les Snead said the veteran's timeline to return is "still unclear." The 31-year-old caught 47 passes for 495 yards […]
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Kevin Dotson Expected To Hit Free-Agent Market
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said the organization has had discussions with offensive lineman Kevin Dotson about a potential contract extension, but he anticipates him to hit the free-agent market. After three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dotson, along with a 2024 fifth- and 2025 sixth-round pick, was traded to the Rams for […]
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David Merritt Interviewing For 49ers Defensive Coordinator Job
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt is interviewing for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Merritt has been an NFL assistant on the defensive side of the ball since 2001, and he helped guide the Chiefs to the No. 4 overall passing defense in 2023. He […]
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Preston Smith Agrees To Restructure Contract With Packers
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith agreed to a restructured contract with the organization on Wednesday that will create $2.4 million in cap space in 2024. ESPN's Field Yates reports that Smith's compensation this year will be now $10 million. His new deal allows him the chance to earn an additional $4 million in […]
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Chiefs Release Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling ahead of free agency in a cap-saving move. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the team saves $12 million on the cap. The veteran speedster spent two seasons with the Chiefs, totaling 63 receptions for 1,002 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 33 games. He […]
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Josh McCown Named Vikings Quarterbacks Coach
The Minnesota Vikings announced former NFL quarterback Josh McCown as the team's quarterbacks coach. McCown spent 18 seasons in the NFL as a player, totaling 17,731 passing yards, 98 passing touchdowns, and 82 interceptions. The 2023 season was his first year as an NFL coach, serving as Bryce Young's quarterbacks coach in Carolina. The Vikings […]
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Chiefs Plan To Franchise-Tag L'Jarius Sneed
The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to use the franchise tag on standout cornerback L'Jarius Sneed ahead of 2024 free agency. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the team is prepared to trade Sneed if the two sides fail to agree to a long-term extension. Selected by the Chiefs in the fourth round of the […]
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Deshaun Watson To Begin Throwing In March
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is set to begin throwing again in March, according to general manager Andrew Berry. The 28-year-old was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the Week 10 game against the Baltimore Ravens and underwent surgery on his throwing shoulder. Despite Watson's struggles in 12 games over two years with the […]
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Matt Eberflus Lauds Roschon Johnson's Development
On the podium at the 2024 NFL Combine, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said he "loves where Roschon Johnson is in his development." This was in response to a question about Johnson's potential prospects of being the team's lead back in 2024. The former Texas Longhorn rushed 81 times for 352 yards and two […]
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Titans To Target Wide Receiver Over Offensive Tackle With No. 7 Pick?
In a media availability at the 2024 NFL combine, Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was asked about the Cincinnati Bengals' decision to draft wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase instead of offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Callahan was the team's offensive coordinator at that time, and […]
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2024 College Football Playoff Favorites Following Announcement Of 5+7 Model: Top Seven Contenders
Last week, the College Football Playoff committee announced the official format for the first-ever 12-team bracket. The five highest-ranked conference winners will get an automatic bid, and the next seven highest-ranked teams will receive an "at-large" invite. This is being referred to as the 5+7 model. With 12 teams set to battle beginning in late […]
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Rome Odunze Will Participate In NFL Combine
University of Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze is expected to take part in on-field work at the 2024 NFL Combine this week. Wideouts will take the field on Saturday, March 2. This news comes after reports that Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers will not participate in on-field drills. Odunze is the consensus No. 3 […]
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Saints Hire Dave Ziegler To Front Office In Short-Term Role
The New Orleans Saints are bringing in former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler as an advisor for the 2024 NFL draft. Ziegler worked in the New England Patriots player-personnel department from 2013 to 2021 before earning the Raiders' GM job in 2022. He and head coach Josh McDaniels were fired after fewer than […]
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Malik Nabers Won't Test At NFL Combine
LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers will not participate in on-field drills at the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, though he will be in attendance for interviews. He will wait until LSU's Pro Day on March 27 to demonstrate his athleticism for NFL scouts. The 20-year-old is the consensus No. 1 or No. 2 wide receiver […]
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Josh Jacobs Unlikely To Be Franchise-Tagged
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is unlikely to be franchise-tagged this offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The organization will attempt to re-sign the 2022 NFL leading rusher, but there's a chance he will hit the open market. The Raiders placed the franchise tag on Jacobs last March and ultimately offered him a […]
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Brandon Staley Interviews For 49ers Defensive Coordinator Role
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan interviewed Brandon Staley for the team's vacant defensive coordinator position. Staley was relieved of his duties as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach after posting a 24-24 record in three seasons with zero playoff victories. Meanwhile, the 49ers fired former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after an up-and-down run in the […]
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Jonathon Brooks Expected To Be Cleared For Training Camp
University of Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) suffered a torn ACL on November 11 in a win over Texas Christian University. Brooks rushed for 1,139 yards and ten touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 212 yards and one score in his lone season as a starter before suffering the knee injury 11 games into […]
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Joe Burrow Latest Injury Update - Will the Bengals' QB be Ready for 2024?
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been one of the stars of the NFL since he broke out in 2021, but he's had plenty of injury issues in his short career. The 2019 Heisman Trophy winner suffered a major injury that cost him seven games in 2024. Needless to say, Burrow's presence in the Cincinnati […]
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Early Best Ball Sleepers For 2024 Fantasy Football - Wide Receiver Draft Targets
The 2o23 NFL season and Super Bowl LVIII are in the past, but fantasy football never ends. Early best ball drafts began quickly after last season concluded, and they will take place all the way up to September when the 2024 campaign begins. The sleeper suggestions in this article can also be viewed as trade […]
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Will J.J. McCarthy be a First-Round Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a polarizing prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft class. The 21-year-old wasn't featured in a high-flying offense, mostly because Michigan dominated opponents in the running game and on defense. However, many analysts and scouts believe he has the tools to succeed at the next level, so he's been […]
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Charles Omenihu Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher Charles Omenihu (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the AFC Championship Game victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old confirmed he had successful surgery to repair the injury on Tuesday. He's likely to miss most, if not all of the team's preseason activities. He could even begin the 2024 season […]
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Theo Jackson Re-Signs With Vikings
Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson is re-signing with the team ahead of the 2024 season. Originally a sixth-round pick out of the University of Tennessee in 2022, Jackson was released during final roster cuts by the Tennessee Titans. Minnesota signed him afterward, and he has been a key special teams contributor and rotational defensive back […]
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Brian Allen Informed Of Release By Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have informed center Brian Allen that he is being released. Allen was selected by the franchise with a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has played in 50 games with 32 starts. He played in just five games in 2023 with zero starts. The 28-year-old is unlikely to draw […]
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Is Tank Dell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell had an incredible rookie season, but it was unfortunately cut short due to a major lower-body injury. The Houston alum became one of C.J. Stroud's top targets in a surprisingly potent offense, and he'll have plenty of fantasy football intrigue moving forward. However, the 24-year-old's offseason recovery timeline will […]
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