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Russini: What rest of NFL is saying about No. 3 pick
Dianna Russini of The Athletic joins the Patriots Talk Podcast and shares insight on what the Pats could do with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Hall of Fame Game for 2024 is set, will be Bears vs. Texans
The Bears will have a huge presence in Canton on Hall of Fame weekend.
John Lynch: 49ers' draft pick penalty came from accidentally overpaying a player by $75K
The NFL stripped the 49ers of their 2025 fifth-round draft pick and moved their 2024 fourth-round pick down in the draft order as punishment for what was termed a "clerical error."
Bears explain why D'Andre Swift was free agency priority for them this offseason
The Bears shed light on one of their more surprising moves of the offseason on Tuesday. At the NFL owners meetings in Orlando, head coach Matt Eberflus explained why the team not only signed running back D'Andre Swift in free agency, but made his signing a priority. We just felt that we wanted a home-run hitter there," said Eberflus. I...
Ryan Poles ‘pissed off' about being roped into Bears' tortured quarterback history
It's a well-known fact that the Bears' quarterback history is unlike any other franchise, in that it's perennially horrible, which is a telling sign of one of the NFL's oldest franchises. Never have they ever had a true, franchise quarterback to lead their team. They've been on the search for 100+ years, and it's still ongoing today. Some critics use...
Could 49ers' non-contact Achilles injuries in Super Bowl be linked to practice field?
The 49ers had two bizarre injuries during the Super Bowl: Linebacker Dre Greenlaw tore his left Achilles while jogging from the sideline onto the field, and defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks tore his while jumping up to celebrate an interception.
Report: Panthers have reached out to Stephon Gilmore
Could Stephon Gilmore be on his way back to the Carolinas?
Amazon gets NFL wild card game in 2025; Peacock to broadcast Eagles' Week 1 game from Brazil
The Chiefs-Dolphins game last season on Peacock was the first NFL playoff game to be streamed exclusively.
Roger Goodell considered placing Von Miller on Commissioner Exempt list
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he considered placing Von Miller on the Commissioner Exempt list after the edge rusher's arrest in November.
Report: 49ers voted against NFL kickoff rule changes
The 49ers were among three teams who voted against the NFL's kickoff rule changes for the 2024 season.
NFL announces it will play two Christmas Day games
The four teams will play on the Saturday of Week 16, giving them four days rest between games.
NFL announces scheduling wrinkles, including Wednesday Christmas Day games
The NFL announced it will schedule a Week 1 game on Friday, Sept. 6, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the first time in more than 50 years that the NFL has played on the Friday of opening weekend.
Giants hire James Ferentz as assistant OL coach
James Ferentz recently elected to retire but he's staying in the league.
49ers among three teams who voted against kickoff rule changes
The 49ers were among three teams who voted against the NFL's kickoff rule changes for the 2024 season.
NFL's "swivel hip-drop tackle" violation will be hard to spot in real time
A week ago, we thought it would be easy to spot a violation of the inevitable hip-drop tackle ban.
How hip drop tackle ban will affect Bears defense, Matt Eberflus' coaching points
NFL owners got together and unanimously decided to ban a specific hip-drop tackle technique earlier this week. The move was controversial and has received negative feedback from plenty of players. The Bears however, don't believe they'll be affected by the decision. That's because head coach Matt Eberflus has taught a different technique for decades. In 1995, we did a study...
Eagles drawing on A.J. Brown experience to maximize Saquon Barkley
The Eagles' coaching staff is already hard at work as they figure out how to maximize free agent pickup Saquon Barkley.
Steelers have a revelatory deadline approaching in Russell Wilson-Justin Fields QB conundrum
If the Steelers decide to pick up the fifth-year option on Justin Fields, it could make for an uncomfortable QB room with Russell Wilson.
2024 NFL rule changes: New kickoff rules, hip-drop tackle ban, replay reviews
A massive change to kickoffs, a ban on a dangerous tackling technique and expanded use of instant replay are among the major rule changes the NFL has approved for the 2024 season.
NFL votes to significantly alter kickoff rules in name of safety and to revive returns
NFL owners voted to radically alter kickoff rules for the 2024 season. The new kickoff rules are intended to make the play safer and make returns more likely.
L'Jarius Sneed agrees to four-year contract with Titans
The Titans have agreed to terms on a new deal for their new star cornerback.
NFL trade deadline pushed back to after Week 9
Since 2012, the NFL trade deadline has been scheduled for the Tuesday after Week 8.
Lions prioritizing extensions for Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown
Quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St.
NFL completely overhauls kickoffs, will adopt XFL model
In one of the most drastic rule changes in league history, players will line up five yards apart and won't run until the ball gets back to the returner.
Kraft gives odd answer on why Calvin Ridley didn't sign with Patriots
Patriots owner Robert Kraft suggested Calvin Ridley's personal situation played a big factor in him choosing the Titans over New England in free agency.
Robert Kraft: One way or another, I'd like to see us get a top-rate young QB
Patriots owner Robert Kraft isn't going to be making any of the picks in this year's draft, but he's watched the same games as everyone else over the last few years and he knows that there's one spot the team needs to address sooner rather than later.
NFL kickoff rule passed 29-3, with 49ers, Raiders and Packers voting against
The NFL needed 24 teams to approve the league's proposal to radically change the kickoff.
Mazi Smith, Luke Schoonmaker both undergo shoulder surgery
The Cowboys didn't get as much as they wanted or needed out of their first two draft picks last season.
Giants must trade up if they want franchise QB in draft -- and they have John Mara's support
If the Giants want J.J. McCarthy or another franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, they're going to have to trade up. And they have John Mara's support.
Robert Kraft has predictable preference for Patriots' No. 3 pick
Robert Kraft put his 'fan hat on' Tuesday morning to address what he wants the Patriots to do with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Matt Eberflus likes new hip-drop tackle rule because "I don't want to lose offensive players"
Before Matt Eberflus became the Bears head coach, he was a longtime defensive assistant - culminating with a four-year stint as the Colts' defensive coordinator.
Bears, Texans to meet in 2024 Hall of Fame Game
The 2024 NFL preseason will kick off with the Bears and Texans facing off in Canton, Ohio, for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
Filling some key needs in latest Eagles-only mock draft
Here's our latest crack at an Eagles-only mock draft about a month away from the 2024 draft.
Brandon Beane: Bills got a "raw deal" not receiving a third-round compensatory pick
The NFL's formula for allocating compensatory picks is so complex that even the league itself sometimes makes mistakes in trying to calculate it.
NFL owners approve three rule changes, including hip-drop tackle ban
NFL executive Jeff Miller said the hip-drop tackle was used 230 times last season and resulted in 15 players missing time with injuries.
Bears will open NFL preseason in Hall of Fame Game vs. Texans
The Bears and Texans will open the 2024 NFL preseason slate in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 1.
Damien Harris announces his retirement from the NFL
Running back Damien Harris announced his retirement Monday.
Kittle, Ward on track for 49ers training camp after offseason surgery
General manager John Lynch provided an update on George Kittle and Charvarius Ward after both players underwent offseason core muscle surgery.
49ers GM Lynch provides Greenlaw, Hufanga injury updates
49ers general manager John Lynch provided injury updates for Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga.
Source: Jed York to take over as 49ers' principal owner
Pending an expected NFL approval this week, CEO Jed York will buy enough equity from his mother Denise DeBartolo York to become the 49ers' principal owner, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday.
Lynch reveals 49ers payroll error that led to NFL punishment
49ers general manager John Lynch revealed the payroll error that led to a draft-pick forfeiture punishment from the NFL.
Ex-Patriots RB announces retirement from football at 27
Former Patriots running back Damien Harris announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Monday night.
Ryan Poles explains why Bears made hard decision to trade Justin Fields
Bears general manager Ryan Poles knew what the right move for the Bears was but that didn't make the decision to trade quarterback Justin Fields any easier.
Self-aware Jerod Mayo preaches patience with Patriots' rebuild
Jerod Mayo is eager to get to work as Patriots head coach, but he also knows there's a long road ahead of him, writes Tom E. Curran.
With the No. 6 pick, the New York Giants select… | Zero Blitz
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and Nate Tice discuss the possible options for New York with its first pick in this year's NFL draft and whether the team should target a wide receiver or go with a quarterback. Hear the full conversation on the Zero Blitz" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
How should NFL fans react to the ‘hip drop’ rule change? | Zero Blitz
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and Nate Tice discuss the latest controversial change in the game and address what will be the biggest adjustments to the new rule. Hear the full conversation on the Zero Blitz" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
Former Giants TE Kyle Rudolph shares thoughts on Daniel Jones, teams plan in 2024 NFL Draft
Former Giants TE Kyle Rudolph shares his thoughts on Daniel Jones and makes his stance on which direction the organization should take in the 2024 NFL Draft clear.
Howie Roseman explains why he finally spent big on a running back
After signing Saquon Barkley earlier this month, Howie Roseman explained his reasoning at the owners meetings.
Mistake-prone Eagles wide receiver signs with Steelers
Quez Watkins, whose once-promising Eagles career collapsed in a flurry of costly fumbles and drops, has signed with the Steelers.
Rams say mystery absentee Stetson Bennett will participate in offseason workouts
Rams drafted Stetson Bennett last season with hopes he'd learn behind Matthew Stafford, but after missing most of last season he's back on the practice field.
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