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Cesar Ruiz restructures contract as Saints continue to create cap space
The Saints have been fond of restructuring contracts to create short-term cap space and they are continuing that habit this offseason.
Giants meeting with Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels at NFL Combine
The Giants will have meetings with Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels at the NFL Combine.
Are Patriots taking ‘shots' at Belichick? Jerod Mayo clears the air
The Patriots are making significant changes in 2024, but Jerod Mayo insists they're not intending to slight former head coach Bill Belichick.
Browns restructure Denzel Ward's contract
The Browns have a bit more cap space to work with as they plan for the 2024 season.
Mike McDaniel "very encouraged" by Tua Tagovailoa contract talks
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is in the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, so he moved into the offseason with questions about whether he'll sign a long-term extension with the team.
Stephen Jones: Everybody wants something different in kickoff rule change
There's widespread agreement across the NFL that the league needs new rules governing kickoffs.
Eagles willing to wait for decisions from Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox
The Eagles are willing to be patient as they wait for Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox to contemplate their football futures.
Brandon Beane: $255 million salary cap saved Bills, we were bracing for lower
The Bills are currently over the 2024 cap, but Beane feels good about the extra breathing room he got.
What Wilson wants doesn't matter. Payton's next move does
Russell Wilson's wish to remain in Denver is irrelevant. He's only around until Sean Payton decides which QB to draft or sign to replace him.
Chiefs Super Bowl hero Mecole Hardman lays into Jets after 5-game tenure: 'Y'all can't tell me about winning'
Hardman caught one pass with the Jets. He caught the Super Bowl-winning pass with the Chiefs.
Jaguars' big offseason thing: Time to decide on Trevor Lawrence
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Jacksonville's offseason - giving their former No. 1 overall pick a final shot at proving he can be a franchise-changing quarterback.
Bengals' big offseason thing: What will the offense look like?
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Cincinnati's offseason - including some likely shakeups on offense with Tee Higgins receiving the franchise tag, and potentially causing the team to cut ties with Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd.
Lynch hopeful 49ers can work out contract extension for Jennings
John Lynch believes Jauan Jennings is a candidate to receive a contract extension and stay with the 49ers for some time to come.
Stephen Jones: Proposal to change fumble through end zone rule "died"
In December, NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent said that the NFL will look at potentially changing the rule regarding fumbles out of the end zone.
Signs seem to point to the Bears trading Justin Fields, drafting Caleb Williams
The Bears can either trade the first overall pick and keep quarterback Justin Fields, or they can trade Fields and keep the pick.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris roasts Desmond Ridder: 'If we had better quarterback play ... I might not be standing here'
The Falcons have tremendous young skill position talent and pressure to find the quarterback to put it all together.
Ryan Poles describes similarities between Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes
The Bears are expected to make their QB decision at the NFL Scouting Combine this week
Cowboys "absolutely" want a long-term deal with Dak Prescott
The quarterback is scheduled to count $59.4 million against the salary cap for 2024 in the final year of his contract.
Ex-Patriots QB says team should keep Mac Jones, draft WR at No. 3
Longtime backup QB Brian Hoyer still believes Mac Jones can produce in the NFL level, and that Marvin Harrison Jr. is just too good to pass up on in the draft.
NFL Draft: How Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks have performed as pros
Heisman Trophy winners haven't had as much success in the NFL as you might think.
Albert Breer: Ryan Poles probably knows what he wants to do about the quarterback situation
As NFL combine week gets underway, the Bears will get a shot to sit down with USC's Caleb Williams for the first time to learn about - possibly - their next quarterback. But don't be mistaken. NFL insider Albert Breer says the Bears are well into their process of evaluating Williams. The Bears have done a crapload of work on...
Lynch confident all sides will find ‘best solution' on Aiyuk contract
Re-signing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to a contract extension is a high priority for 49ers general manager John Lynch.
Lynch explains how Purdy's inexpensive contract helps 49ers
John Lynch insists he isn't being "cruel" to 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy when it comes to his contract.
49ers finally have ‘stability' at QB position with Purdy
For the first time in a long time, the 49ers have no questions about quarterback thanks to Brock Purdy.
Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do 'anything we want'
The Rams saved money last season, did some strategic drafting and made the playoffs. Now those things are fueling their title aspirations.
Which prospects could boost draft stock the most at the Combine? | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald and contributor Nate Tice look at several prospects who could exceed expectations at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. 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.
How does Jayden Daniels compare to Caleb Williams and Drake Maye? | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined byNate Tice todiscuss the similarities and differences among three standout quarterbacks in this year's draft class. 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.
Patriots' new draft grading system among takeaways from NFL Combine
Phil Perry breaks down the Patriots' new draft grading system on the Next Pats Podcast.
Falcons emerging as Bears' best Justin Fields trade partner at NFL combine
With it looking like the Bears are preparing to trade Justin Fields, the Falcons started to position themselves as a likely suitor on the first day of the combine.
Seahawks' big offseason thing: Patience with new head coach Mike Macdonald
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Seattle's offseason - after letting popular head coach Pete Carroll go, the Seahawks must give first-time NFL head coach Mike Macdonald room to grow.
Raiders GM Tom Telesco has no intention of trading Davante Adams, doesn't plan to franchise tag Josh Jacobs
If the Raiders don't get their quarterback situation right, what happens with Adams and Jacobs won't matter much.
New Chargers GM Joe Hortiz says production, not age or money, will decide who goes
New Chargers GM Joe Hortiz says at NFL Combine that his review of the Chargers roster is more about production and fit than age and money.
Even with a larger-than-expected salary cap, Giants shouldn't tag Saquon Barkley
Giants GM Joe Schoen was "pleasantly surprised" by the new salary cap number, but that extra money doesn't mean they should tag Saquon Barkley.
Patriots making it very clear they're moving on from Belichick era
A few of Eliot Wolf's comments at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday really stood out to Tom E. Curran. He discussed them on a new Patriots Talk Podcast episode.
Matt Eberflus reveals what he's looking for in new starting safety
INDIANAPOLIS - The Bears had several holes on their roster the moment the 2023 regular season ended, and they created one more when they cut safety Eddie Jackson earlier this month. Jackson was both a ballhawking free safety who ranged the back of the defense and a leader who made sure everyone in the secondary knew their responsibilities on the...
How soon will Broncos make decision on Russell Wilson? Sean Payton sets timeline
The ease and specificity with which Payton referenced a "next" quarterback Tuesday did not resemble that of a coach thinking down the line.
Curran: Why a Jimmy Garoppolo reunion could make sense for Patriots
Should Jimmy Garoppolo be part of the Patriots' overhaul at the quarterback position? Here's why Tom E. Curran would support a Jimmy G. reunion.
2024 NFL Combine: expectations, prospects to watch with Nate Tice | The Exempt List
Charles McDonald is in Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and joined by friend of the show Nate Tice to dive into expectations and prospects to watch over the weekend. The duo kick off the show by discussing the Combine and the news that the top quarterbacks will not be participating in much of the testing, which leads into a deep dive on Jayden Daniels as a prospect and what makes him unique (and what is holding him back as a prospect). Charles and Nate go back and forth on some prospects who could significantly boost their draft stock with a good week.Later, Charles and Nate discuss the imploding running back market and why many high-end RBs won't see big contracts this offseason. The duo finish off the show by answering questions from viewers, including on J.J. McCarthy, the wide receiver draft class, the Atlanta Falcons, Mario Kart, Michael Penix and more.
John Lynch: Brandon Aiyuk is a guy we want to keep around a long time
49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk enters the fifth-year option on his contract, scheduled to become a free agent in 2025.
You might not like what Howie Roseman said about James Bradberry
When Howie Roseman was asked Tuesday about James Bradberry's future with the Eagles, the GM didn't hesitate to share he's part of the plan.
Colts' big offseason thing: Plan to build around Anthony Richardson
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Indianapolis' offseason - ahead of the curve last season, the Colts need to prioritize the right positions to build around their young quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Four insights from Eliot Wolf's intriguing Patriots press conference
Patriots head of personnel Eliot Wolf offered several notable insights into how he'll conduct business in his first press conference Tuesday.
Despite NFL's worst record, Panthers raise ticket prices by 4 percent
The worst team in the NFL is raising ticket prices.
Saints' big offseason thing: Fix the trenches, especially the offensive line
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for New Orleans' offseason - upgrading both the offensive and defensive lines and keeping Derek Carr upright in a winnable NFC South.
Joe Schoen: We have to consider Daniel Jones' injury history as we plan for 2024
The Giants have the sixth overall pick in this year's draft and that could put them in position to select a quarterback in April.
Browns, other teams propose pushing trade deadline back two weeks
The NFL trade deadline came after Week Eight during the 2023 NFL season and some teams would like to see it fall later in the calendar in the future.
Campbell expects Lions to learn from NFC title game loss to 49ers
More than a month after the Lions' NFC title game loss to the 49ers, coach Dan Campbell was asked by NBC Sports Bay Area about the impact he hopes that game has on his players.
Ryan Poles shares details behind cutting both Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair
Close to two weeks ago, the Bears alleviated some cap space by cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. Along with the move being a cap saver, Ryan Poles talked to the media at the NFL Combine, sharing details behind the thought process of the move. I know we put a piece out on them, but...
Newton, Manziel ... McCarthy? Michigan QB will spark debate
There's always a player, often a QB, who inspires passionate support and/or biting vitriol. For the 2024 NFL Draft, it's J.J. McCarthy.
Picking up Pat Surtain II's fifth-year option "pretty close" to sure thing for Broncos
Cornerback Pat Surtain II has been an integral part of Denver's defense since joining the team as a 2021 first-round pick and the team is in no hurry to see him playing for anyone else.
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