Kirk Cousins may or may not remain with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. But with free agency fast approaching, the quarterback has unveiled a new look that has Justin Jefferson and other big-name teammates voicing their approval: a full row of gold grills. The 35-year-old Cousins shared a photo of his gold and titanium mold, alongside assisting dentist Dr. Ryan …

USATSI For three decades, Bill Hillgrove has called games for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hillgrove, who has served as the Steelers’ play-by-play announcer for nearly 500 games, announced his retirement on Thursday.  Hillgrove, 83, called 460 regular-season and 35 postseason games with the Steelers that included four Super Bowls. He was on the call when Pittsburgh prevailed in Super Bowls XL …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst With all due respect to the quarterbacks, receivers, tight ends and cornerbacks, the best positional group of the 2024 NFL Draft is — without a doubt — the offensive tackles. I’ve covered the NFL draft for half of my life (I just turned 48) and this is as good a class as I’ve ever seen. …

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Bettors are enamored with the chances of a Super Bowl three-peat for the Kansas City Chiefs. Nearly 30% of the money bet on the winner of Super Bowl LIX at BetMGM is on the Chiefs so far as Kansas City is getting the most money of any team by a large margin at the sportsbook. As a result, the Chiefs’ …

Anthony Gharib, ESPNFeb 29, 2024, 09:30 AM ET One of the oddest details in the Gregorian calendar occurs on Thursday — leap day, an extra day that occurs at the end of February every four years. Editor’s Picks 2 Related There are 50 current and former players across the NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL/WNBA that were born on leap day, notably Tyrese Haliburton (NBA), …

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye possess all the qualities any NFL team would desire in a pocket passer prospect. Maye has the stature (6-foot-four, 229 pounds), the arm talent, and the athleticism to make almost any throw, whether that’s a deep ball from the pocket or on the run. His collegiate production is a result of these traits as he …

Feb. 28—INDIANAPOLIS — J.D. Bertrand believes he can play in any role the NFL might ask of him. And the former Notre Dame linebacker credits his experience under head coach Marcus Freeman and defensive coordinator Al Golden for making that possible. “I feel pretty comfortable kind of all over,” Bertrand said Wednesday during the NFL Scouting Combine. “I’ve ran multiple …

The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week.  Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …

Why a DeVante Parker trade could make sense for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need all the help they can get at wide receiver. But it’s possible they could explore trading one of their top three wideouts from last season. The Patriots “soon could be shopping” veteran wide receiver DeVante Parker, The Athletic’s Jeff …

The NFL takes another step toward to the 2024 NFL Draft with the combine playing out in Indianapolis. The decisions made on draft night will be informed by the athletic testing, in-person interviews, on-field drills and detailed medical examinations occurring this week.  Over the next week, fans will be learning a lot more about the players expected to hear their …

AUBURN — Auburn football spring practice is underway. The Tigers opened the period Tuesday, and it was the first time coaches saw the offseason additions in a practice setting. From five-star receiver Cam Coleman to transfer cornerback Antonio Kite to former junior college safety Laquan Robinson, coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have brought in 29 new scholarship pieces. Four …

A year after big-name running backs banded together in an effort to resist the devaluation of their position, the market for ball carriers is perhaps less promising than ever. Not one of this year’s high-profile backs, including repeat Pro Bowlers and rushing champions, are expected to receive the franchise tag ahead of 2024 free agency, meaning an abundance will become …

PALM BEACH GARDENS — A Lombardi Trophy wasn’t in the cards for Tua Tagovailoa this year, but the Dolphins quarterback still has some new hardware to add to the collection in 2024. The stage for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches is set after Tagovailoa − along with Bachelor TV star and Jupiter native Tyler Cameron, “professional YouTube golfer” …

The Kansas City Chiefs recently wrapped the 2023 NFL season by hoisting their latest Lombardi Trophy. Already, however, many fans — and all 31 other teams — have shifted focus to the 2024 offseason, with free agency less than two weeks away. Veterans with expiring contracts can officially begin negotiations with other teams starting March 11, but there will be …