During the 2022 season, ESPN published data supplied by the NFL that purported to show that injury rates on grass and artificial turf were approximately the same. The NFL Players Association says that data was misleading, and that the NFL highlighted one outlier year’s worth of injury rates when the full body of research makes [more]

The Florida star is a gifted but flawed NFL prospect. But teams are more willing to overlook negatives as they search for the next big thing

The Kansas City Chiefs got tremendous value from seventh round pick Isiah Pacheco.

Former 49ers outside linebacker Dave Wilcox, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, passed away on Wednesday. He was 80.

Until the Packers and Jets finalize a trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, speculation and theories will emerge regarding the potential implosion of the deal. What if the 49ers trade Trey Lance and turn to Rodgers? What if the Titans decide to get involved? None of it matters until Aaron Rodgers changes his current intention. Five [more]

According to ESPN, Texas A&M legend and former punter Shane Lechler recognized as one of the greatest late round draft picks

Bijan Robinson has drawn rave reviews for his all-purpose talent, but sagging demand for running backs leaves him with volatile NFL draft projection.

The Dolphins made a ballyhooed signing in 2020, making Byron Jones the highest-paid cornerback in the league at the time. Jones started only 30 games in three seasons before the Dolphins released him with a failed physical this offseason. They replaced him with a bigger addition, trading for All-Pro Jalen Ramsey days before free agency [more]

Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin has aggressively fought back against allegations of wrongdoing at a Marriott hotel that resulted in Irvin being suspended by NFL Network during Super Bowl week. As draft week approaches, Irvin’s employment status has not changed. Via David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, NFL Network spokesperson Alex Riethmiller said [more]

Who were some of the first defensive players to hear their names called at the NFL draft?

The Super Bowl could be heading back to California, for back-to-back editions of the NFL’s premier event. The locations of only the next two games have been selected, with Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and LIX in New Orleans. Some thought L.A. would make a play for Super Bowl LX, in early 2026. On [more]

In this edition of the podcast, Jess Root and Seth Cox, among other things, break down receivers and offensive linemen to know in the draft.

Would you put money on C.J. Stroud going No. 1 overall at this point, or would you take Bryce Young? #GoBucks

Here's just some of the tributes shared on social media for former Razorback Chris Smith, who passed away earlier this week.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the death of San Francisco 49ers legend Dave Wilcox, who was known as "The Intimidator" for his fierce play.

On the latest Next Pats Podcast, NBC Sports' Eric Froton shared a legendary story from the Shrine Bowl in which Patriots coach Bill Belichick had some motivational words for players in the locker room.

The Under Center Podcast crew went around drafting players as "Bears GM." Seven selections ranging from first-round picks to Day 3 hopefuls. Who won?

Former 49ers linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Wilcox has died. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wilcox’s death. He was 80 year old. Wilcox played college football at Boise Junior College and Oregon before being drafted by the AFL’s Oilers and the NFL’s 49ers in 1964. Wilcox opted to sign with [more]

Veteran wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, a South Jersey native and St. Joes Prep graduate, is signing with the Eagles, his agency announced Wednesday. By Reuben Frank

The Ravens may be in the market for a wide receiver in next week’s draft, but that didn’t stop them from adding one to the roster on Wednesday. The team announced the signing of Tarik Black to their 90-man offseason roster. No terms of the deal were part of the announcement. Black spent time on [more]

Miles Sanders went to the Super Bowl with the Eagles last season but had only seven carries for 16 yards in the 38-35 loss to the Chiefs. The running back signed with the Panthers as a free agent and can’t wait for another chance to play in the Super Bowl. “It’s addicting,” Sanders said Wednesday, [more]

NBC Sports' Eric Froton joins Phil Perry on the latest Next Pats Podcast to name some possible sleeper picks the Patriots could consider selecting in the 2023 NFL Draft.