Getty Images Five-time Pro Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was arguably going to be the most coveted free agent at his position.  However, the five-time Pro Bowler decided to stay home after agreeing to a two-year deal, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The deal is worth $52 million, including $35 million guaranteed, Evans’ …

The Ravens are heading into an uncertain offseason with an MVP quarterback, a shrinking Super Bowl window, and six of the top free agents in the NFL. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh will head to Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and start the journey of retooling a roster that is in flux and set …

Formerly a dry period for the NFL, springtime has become one of the most exciting periods on the league calendar. Free agency, which began in the early 1990s, has blossomed into a two-week stream of big signings and team-altering acquisitions. And when the dust begins to settle, NFL fans turn their attention to the draft and the subsequent signing of …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter TAMPA — The Bucs have a surprise resolution ahead of NFL free agency, working out a deal to keep Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans in Tampa. Evans, 30, was prepared to hit free agency for the first time in his 10-year career next week, but the Bucs were able to agree to terms Monday on …

Quarterback Caleb Williams expects to be the first overall pick in the draft and he’s reportedly set up a visit with the team that owns that selection. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the Bears plan to bring Williams to Chicago for a visit after USC’s March 20 Pro Day. Per the report, the original plan was for Williams to …

If you have been paying close attention to the NFL combine and the analysis and chatter from NFL teams and scouts, you might have noticed that a few USC football prospects might change positions in the pros. For instance, several NFL teams are interested in working out USC safety Calen Bullock at cornerback. NFL draft analysts are also saying that …

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — Jason Kelce has made a decision on his NFL future, as the six-time All-Pro center has called a press conference Monday, scheduled at the NovaCare Complex at 1 p.m. Kelce is expected to announce his plans for 2024 and address other things.  The Philadelphia Eagles center was selected as a First-Team All-Pro for the sixth time in his …

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USC football head coach Lincoln Riley has had to revise the larger balance of offense and defense on his team. Last year at USC was an eye-opener which clearly brought about new changes on his defensive staff. Riley used one set of methods under Alex Grinch. It’s different now. Riley is learning how to be a better football coach. He …

Patriots Combine Notebook: Intel on Drake Maye, McAdoo’s role and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston INDIANAPOLIS — After five days at the NFL Scouting Combine, picking the brains of league sources at all levels, here are some of the most noteworthy Patriots-related takeaways: Maye wins the first impression Throughout combine week, there is a mess of quantifiable information …

The 2026 class is just getting started with the recruiting process but there are already many storylines after every position. Today, we start a weeklong series breaking down the top players at each spot starting with quarterbacks: With nearly 30 offers, Notre Dame and Oregon have emerged as the two front-runners for the prolific four-star quarterback from Newbury Park, Calif. …

The NFL Combine took place this past week, and the next generation of football stars had the chance to put their athletic gifts on display. The combine is more than just working out in tight clothes, however. It’s an opportunity for teams to meet with prospects one-on-one, and it’s also the first official NFL meeting of the offseason, where head coaches and …

Every year, NFL free agency sends a handful of quarterbacks to the open market. But few signal-callers have worked the offseason landscape to their benefit quite like Kirk Cousins. First came the unexpected early-career breakout in Washington, which prompted the first back-to-back franchise tags for a quarterback in league history, earning Cousins more than $40 million in a span of …

After a couple of long off-season months, the grass is starting to grow and trees are getting ready to bloom. Spring is coming in Eugene, and with it comes the long-awaited return of football for the Oregon Ducks. A lot will look different in this new year for Dan Lanning and his team, with several of last year’s top players …

Schrock’s Bears NFL mock draft 3.0: How to build contender around Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are going to draft Caleb Williams. That was always believed to be the case, but a week spent in Indianapolis at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine backed that up. The Bears haven’t completely locked in the Williams decision yet, …