Daily Archives: February 26, 2024

Troy Vincent: “No question” there will be a proposal to change kickoff rules

The NFL adopted new rules for fair catches on kickoffs last year and one of the league’s top executives said Monday that there will be another proposed change coming this year. Executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said that there is “no question” that a proposal is coming this offseason. Last year’s rule change, which gave teams the …

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Washington WR Rome Odunze will work out at the Combine

Of the big three wide receivers in the 2024 NFL draft, only one will work out at the Scouting Combine. That one is Washington’s Rome Odunze, who will run and test in Indianapolis this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The other top wide receivers, Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. and LSU’s Malik Nabers, have decided to go …

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Clemson football’s DeMonte Capehart back with team after weapons charge dismissed

CLEMSON – After being charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on university property on Feb. 6, Clemson football defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart has rejoined the team after his weapons charge was dismissed last week. A team spokesperson told The Greenville News on Monday that the redshirt senior is expected to be available at spring practice, which starts Wednesday. Capehart’s …

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Raiders want Josh Jacobs back, but not at the $14.1 million franchise tender

The Raiders plan to make free agent running back Josh Jacobs a contract offer, but they won’t put the franchise tag on him, as they did a year ago. Franchising Jacobs would mean offering him a one-year contract worth $14,149,200 guaranteed, and that’s something the Raiders won’t do, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Jacobs did get that franchise …

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2024 NFL Draft: Ideal first-round picks for NFC East teams

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The NFL Draft might be two months away, but draft season gets serious this week as the NFL convenes in Indianapolis for the annual scouting combine. It’ll be the first time NFL teams get a real, up-close look at the top prospects. Of course, by now it’s not hard to figure out which group of …

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2024 NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins shares videos as he recovers from Achilles injury; ‘encouraged’ by progress

Kirk Cousins’ 2023 season ended after he suffered an Achilles injury in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback required season-ending surgery, though is fully expected to be back on the field for the start of the 2024 season.   Cousins, 35, released a couple videos Monday showing the progress he’s made recovering nearly four months since his …

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