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There's a lingering sense the NFL still wants to get to 18 regular-season games
When immersed within the NFL universe for multiple days, you pick up a few things.
Brock Bowers 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Giants' potential target
With the Giants currently scheduled to pick 6th overall in the 2024 draft, let's take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Georgia Tight End Brock Bowers.
Dolphins unlikely to put franchise tag on Christian Wilkins
Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins appears set to test the free market next week.
49ers get to have it both ways, with Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley on defensive staff
The 49ers could have hired Brandon Staley to be the next defensive coordinator.
NFL has no comment on whether it's investigating Mecole Hardman allegations
Any dissemination of inside information violates the NFL's gambling policy.
Luke McCaffrey runs the 40-yard dash faster than his big brother, Christian
Christian McCaffrey has been, since 2017, one of the top running backs in the NFL.
Report: Packers aren't likely to re-sign AJ Dillon
The Packers will release running back Aaron Jones, if they can't get him to agree to a more palatable contract.
Alabama right tackle JC Latham wants NFL teams to see him as a left tackle
Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham played on the right side in college, but he knows the NFL views left tackles as the most elite prospects.
Rome Odunze put on a show, then went next level in Indy
The star wide receiver from the University of Washington put himself in the conversation as best WR in the draft by doing what others did not.
Jerry Jones doesn't rule out letting Dak Prescott play out his current deal
The quarterback is scheduled to count $59.4 million against the salary cap in the final year of his deal.
Giants to release Mark Glowinski
The Giants are releasing veteran offensive guard Mark Glowinski, ESPN reports.
Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith has a stress fracture in his shin
Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith did not participate in any Scouting Combine testing or drills Saturday.
Can Xavier Worthy and his record-breaking 4.21 speed really make it in the NFL?
Worthy weighed in at the combine at 165 pounds, which would make him one of the lightest players in the NFL. That limits the options that teams will have with him.
Where Gore Jr. ranks his father among top five NFL RBs of all time
Frank Gore Jr.'s answer to a question about NFL running back GOATs shouldn't be surprising.
Xavier Worthy breaks Scouting Combine record in the 40-yard dash
Worthy runs the 40 in 4.21 seconds.
NFL combine: Xavier Worthy sets 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds
Worthy went for the record after coming close with his first attempt.
NFL combine: Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy takes field in Indy to throw, bolster NFL Draft stock
While he threw on Saturday, J.J. McCarthy didn't run the 40-yard dash or participate in the broad or vertical jumps due to hamstring tightness.
NFL combine: 40-yard dash record from Xavier Worthy, key measurements and more
Join Yahoo Sports on the ground in Indianapolis as workouts continue at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Here's what Commanders GM Adam Peters said when asked about trading up with Bears in NFL draft
While reports are leaning towards the Bears keeping the No. 1 pick and drafting Caleb Williams in the 2024 NFL draft, that's yet to be officially decided. As general manager Ryan Poles should do, he's weighing all options. How much can he pry from a team for the No. 1 pick? When asked a similar question about trading up in...
Luke McCaffrey beats brother CMC's 40-yard dash time at combine
NFL draft prospect Luke McCaffrey beat his brother Christian's 40-yard dash time at the scouting combine.
Tennessee QB Joe Milton launches 70-yard pass at Combine
Whether Joe Milton has the complete skill set to be an NFL quarterback remains to be seen.
Bears trying to move on from Justin Fields, draft Caleb Williams: reports
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported her findings from her time spent at the NFL combine, and offered confirmation of what everyone believes the Bears will do this offseason. Multiple league sources I spoke to believe the Bears are trying to move on from Justin Fields, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract," Russini wrote. The team, which...
NFL Combine 2024 risers and fallers: Payton Wilson, Chop Robinson among defensive standouts
Eric Froton breaks down a handful of defensive players who have seen their draft stocks rise and fall while he's been at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels and WR Malik Nabers declined to get measured at Scouting Combine
LSU has two big-time prospects in the 2024 NFL draft, but teams aren't going to find out exactly how big they are at the Scouting Combine.
Cowboys OT Tyron Smith reportedly unlikely to return in free agency
It appears the Cowboys are moving on from Smith after 13 seasons.
What Sorensen, Staley bring to 49ers after reported hires
Here's what the promotion of Nick Sorensen and the hire of Brandon Staley does for the 49ers' coaching staff.
Tyron Smith, Cowboys are prepared to go their separate ways
Smith is on the way out in Dallas after 13 seasons and eight Pro Bowls.
Jim Trotter files response to NFL's effort to dismiss his wrongful termination lawsuit
The battle before the battle has been joined.
Giants 2024 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Will Big Blue upgrade WR or go for QB?
The Giants have the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Report: 49ers plan to promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant head coach
The 49ers reportedly are planning to promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hire Brandon Staley as assistant head coach.
NFL rumors: 49ers promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant HC
The 49ers reportedly are planning to promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hire Brandon Staley as assistant head coach.
Brock Bowers 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Jets' potential target
With the Jets currently scheduled to pick 10th overall in the 2024 draft, let's take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Georgia Tight End Brock Bowers.
49ers reportedly hiring ex-Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, but not as new defensive coordinator
Staley will be taking on an assistant coach role on Kyle Shanahan's staff.
49ers promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, add Brandon Staley to staff
Sorensen is heading into his third season in San Francisco. Staley has his new job after the Chargers fired him.
Eagles combine notebook: How much will Eagles play young players going forward?
In the latest Eagles notebook, Dave Zangaro looks at playing time for rookies, a few new coaches and early roster swings.
Source: 49ers interview Raiders safeties coach Alexander for DC job
Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander has interviewed for the 49ers' defensive coordinator job, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday.
Report: Patriots interested in Flacco as bridge starter to mentor rookie QB
The New England Patriots are reportedly interested in signing 39-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco as a one year starter to mentor a rookie QB selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
As stars skip combine drills, NFL faces an 'opt-out generation'
Top players aren't putting it on the line at the NFL combine. They're sitting it out. An AFC exec opined: "It's the new normal ... it's going to get worse."
Jerry Jones elaborates on his vow to go "all-in" this year
His explanation of "all-in" sounds more like "common sense."
Here's how much salary cap space Patriots created with J.C. Jackson release
The Patriots now have more than $100 million in salary cap space after releasing cornerback J.C. Jackson.
NFL combine scouts survey: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. top their positions — but only unanimous pick is another
Yahoo Sports asked eight NFL scouts at the combine to rapid-fire name their favorite prospect at each position, and the answers only underscore how much debate there is this draft cycle.
Cassel details how Brady supported him during 2008 Patriots season
Tom E. Curran, Michael Holley and Matt Cassel break down episodes five and six of the Apple TV+ docuseries 'The Dynasty'.
Could Kirk Cousins get in the way of a Justin Fields trade to Falcons?
The buzz around the combine" is Kirk Cousins is reportedly the No. 1 choice for the Falcons this offseason, according to a report from Zach Klein. Cousins, 35, is arguably the top free-agent quarterback this offseason. He tore his Achilles last season, as he only played eight games in 2023. But after a Pro Bowl 2022 season, no one is...
Report: Patriots re-sign QB Nathan Rourke
The Patriots are re-signing former CFL quarterback Nathan Rourke, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports.
NFL execs believe Bears could get ‘quality asset' for Justin Fields: reports
Recently, The Athletic polled eight different NFL coaches and executives in a brilliant, resourceful story about Justin Fields' trade value this offseason. Here are the main takeaways from the coaches and execs. The majority opinion is the Bears would corral a second- or third-round pick, but there was some variation in those responses," Jeff Howe wrote. One executive said he'd...
49ers' big offseason thing: How to approach the salary cap
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for San Francisco's offseason - which is continuing to build a Super Bowl quality roster with ten players totaling more than $210 million against the 2024 salary cap.
Caleb Williams isn’t throwing at NFL combine, but another decision he made may tell us even more
The USC QB, who's the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall, is opening the circle of trust on another key evaluation to a select few. Here's what it means for him, and perhaps the NFL Draft cycle.
Patriots release CB J.C. Jackson and reach over $100M in cap space, most in the NFL
There's plenty of extra money for the Patriots to court new and improved players.
Maye's energy, ‘alpha' personality has teams taking notice at NFL Combine
UNC QB Drake Maye didn't throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this week, but he still impressed teams quite a bit. Phil Perry explains how.
How CMC influences youngest brother, draft prospect Luke
NFL Draft prospect Luke McCaffrey is heavily influenced by brother Christian and his athletic family.
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