Schultz was a key target for rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud this past season.

The Bears placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Jaylon Johnson on Tuesday, the team announced. Both parties have 4.5 months to find common ground on a deal. What does that mean exactly? The deadline for teams to place the franchise tag on players has passed. It was Tuesday, March 5 at 3 p.m. CT. But the deadline for both teams...

Deebo Samuel is confident fellow 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk won't be leaving the Bay any time soon.

Dear Caleb Williams, if you're going to be the quarterback of the Chicago Bears next season, you're going to need some PR training. That means, when someone asks you who your football GOAT (Greatest of all Time) is, you don't say this. Football, winning, and things like that, mentality, [it's] Tom Brady. My football GOAT is Aaron Rodgers," Williams told...

Nine NFL teams used a tag on a player scheduled to become a free agent.

Yahoo Sports NFL writerCharles McDonald is joined by the Denver Post's Ryan McFadden to discuss Denver's quarterback situation without Russell Wilson and what paths the Broncos can take to find their next signal caller.Hear the full conversation on The Exempt List with Charles McDonald" - part of the Zero Blitz" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

During an appearance on the Up and Adams" show, Deebo Samuel was asked by Kay Adams what his feelings were on the Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

More than 25 percent of the NFL used the silver bullet to keep free-agent deals in line.

The Jaguars used the franchise tag on linebacker Josh Allen Tuesday and the NFL's transaction wire shows three moves they made to help them make sure they're under the cap at the start of the new league year.

There is another veteran linebacker on the open market.

The Dolphins announced three roster moves Tuesday.

Will the Patriots bring back Josh Uche? Here's the latest report on the free agent edge rusher's status.

The Patriots are taking a rare course of action with Kyle Dugger by placing him under the transition tag for 2024. Here's what that means.

Allen's coming off a career season at the conclusion of his rookie contract.

The Jaguars made it official, announcing they have used the franchise tag on outside linebacker Josh Allen.

The Bucs tagged Antoine Winfield Jr., with eyes on a longer deal, while the Colts secured WR Michael Pittman Jr. Plus: A flurry of tags for defenders.

After not tagging running back Saquon Barkley, the Giants will not be using the franchise tag on Xavier McKinney and allow the safety to become a free agent.

Jaylon Johnson will play on a one-year $19.8 million contract in 2024 if a long-term deal isn't reached by July

The Giants will allow one of their key defensive pieces to hit the open market.

The free agent class of running backs in 2024 is absolutely loaded with good players. Here's our ranking of the top 10 RBs available.

The Patriots are in need of a quarterback and likely use their first-round pick on one.

Duke's Graham Barton is a versatile 2024 NFL Draft prospect that could be the perfect fit for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.

J.J. McCarthy is rising up draft boards. Does he make sense for the Patriots? Here's a roudup of recent 2024 NFL mock drafts.

Barkley can now test the free agent market, which opens next week.

Over the next two years, the Broncos will take $85 million in cap charges for quarterback Russell Wilson.

The Jets are releasing veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah in a salary-saving move.

Here's a look at what's ahead for the Giants' offseason, including possibly losing Saquon Barkley, a major overhaul of the offensive line, and a lot of pressure on Brian Daboll entering Year 3.

Jacksonville is moving on from one of its veteran defensive players.

The Giants have decided to not use their franchise tag on Saquon Barkley for the second consecutive year, per multiple reports, allowing the running back to enter free agency.

Could the Giants select Ladd McConkey in the 2024 NFL Draft?

With the Jets currently holding the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, let's take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze.

Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had a difficult 2023 season, with injuries limiting him to 10 games.

He'll leave Denver with $124 million for two years on the job.

While at the Scouting Combine, JC Latham said that he hopes NFL teams see him as a left tackle even though he played on the right side at Alabama.

The Patriots' struggles in 2023 all started with the offensive line, and Tom E. Curran has a few ideas as to how New England can revamp the position.

Here's a look at our latest NFL mock draft with the Eagles heading away from the trenches in a rare move.

As one of the faces of the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott takes a leading role in just about any discussion of the team's fortunes.

On the same day that the longtime Eagle Jason Kelce announced his retirement, reports emerged that longtime Eagle Brandon Graham may be back in 2024.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco shares the latest 2024 NFL Draft buzz from the scouting combine in Indianapolis.

Jerry Jones was less confident in getting a deal done when speaking with reporters at the NFL combine.

Owner Jerry Jones was "all-in" for the 2024 season . . . until he wasn't.

The Bears bolstered their offensive line by trading for Ryan Bates on Monday, a move that could give them their next starting center. The move also cost them a fifth-round pick in this year's draft. GM Ryan Poles was already working with a short deck thanks to the Montez Sweat, Dan Feeney and N'Keal Harry trades. Now he'll only have...

The Bears traded a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for offensive lineman Ryan Bates, the Bears announced. The Bills were the first to announce the trade. The trade will not become official until March 13, marking the start of the new league year. Bates must also pass a physical. General manager Ryan...

The Bears tried to acquire offensive lineman Ryan Bates two years ago.

We'll soon know which premium players will hit the free agent market, and which will not. NFL teams have until 3 p.m. Wednesday to use the franchise tag. If a player is tagged, he'll have extra time to negotiate a long-term deal with his current team. If not, he'll be slated to officially become a free agent on Mar. 13....

The Justin Fields rumors and reports of being traded to the Falcons appear to be overblown. A new report from Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio says Kirk Cousins is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta." Florio couldn't delve into the specifics of this report, but cited his report from very credible indications." Florio reported the Falcons have been a...

Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab discuss the Dolphins' decision not to franchise tag the 28-year-old defensivetackle, who is coming off a season where he finished with nine sacks. Hear the full conversation on the Zero Blitz" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

Utah safety Sione Vaki spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine about how important 49ers star Talanoa Hufanga is to Tongans.

When things went sideways between the Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson late in the 2023 regular season, we picked up two fairly strong indications at the time.

There's no question the Bears are working around the clock at Halas Hall to try and figure out what to do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields. Caleb Williams is the name widely attached to the Bears in that regard. It appears just about everybody under the sun believes the Bears will trade Fields and draft Williams. But...