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Joel Klatt: Top five running backs in the 2024 NFL Draft

Joel Klatt College Football Analyst Draft season is here! As we prepare for the three-day event that will be held in Detroit from April 25-27, I’ll be dropping some positional rankings before unveiling my top-50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft. So far, I’ve ranked my top-five quarterbacks and pass catchers. Now, let’s focus on the five best running backs …

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Aaron Donald retires, is he the best defensive player in NFL history?

It’s hard to compare NFL players across eras, and from different positions. It’s hard to compare Dick Butkus’ dominance at linebacker in the 1960s to Deion Sanders as a shutdown cornerback in the 1990s, for example. But whatever the criteria, Aaron Donald is in the conversation for greatest defensive player ever. The Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle retired Friday with …

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Former Saints CB Yiadom, 49ers agree to one-year contract, per agent

Former Saints CB Yiadom, 49ers agree to one-year contract, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers continued their active NFL free agency, beefing up the secondary by adding a veteran defensive back. San Francisco agreed to a one-year contract with former New Orleans Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom, his agent AJ Vaynerchuk announced on Friday. Yiadom is …

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NFL free agency 2024: Top 10 free agents available include Chase Young, Odell Beckham Jr. and more

The first week of NFL free agency didn’t disappoint, as several big names went off the board in one of the busiest starts in recent memory. Some of the biggest moves include Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Burns getting traded to the New York Giants, Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney heading to the Green Bay Packers …

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49ers keep O-line intact, will use draft to add necessary depth

49ers keep O-line intact, will use draft to add necessary depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The line for the NFL’s second-ranked offense will remain intact. The 49ers, who piled up 491 points and 6,773 total yards, assured the return of their five best offensive linemen with an agreement Friday for veteran guard Jon Feliciano to stick around …

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Cowboys release Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch

The Cowboys have released receiver Michael Gallup and released linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with a failed physical designation, the team announced. Both moves were expected. The Cowboys had given Gallup permission to seek a trade, but, also as expected, no one wanted to take on his contract. Gallup had three years remaining on his current deal with cap hits of …

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Giants agree to sign OL Aaron Stinnie

The Giants have added a veteran offensive lineman. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, New York has agreed to terms with Aaron Stinnie. Stinnie, 30, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 with the Titans. He was with the club until midway through the 2019 season when he was waived and the Buccaneers claimed him. He had been …

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Panthers clear cap space by adjusting Shaq Thompson’s contract

The Panthers have created a bit more cap space to use this offseason. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they did that by adjusting the contract of linebacker Shaq Thompson. The team has reduced his base pay to $3.1 million, which includes $1.7 million in guaranteed money. With that change in place, the Panthers have $3 million more in …

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Does trade for Kenny Pickett signify a shift in Eagles’ offense?

The Steelers decided to move on from quarterback Kenny Pickett. The Eagles decided to move him in. Almost as surprising as Pittsburgh’s pivot from Pickett (and Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky) to Russell Wilson is Philadelphia’s decision to embrace the 2022 first-round pick. His skillset doesn’t mesh seamlessly with the abilities of starter Jalen Hurts, making the transition from QB1 …

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Giants sign G Aaron Stinnie to one-year deal

The Giants added some depth to their offensive line on Friday by signing guard Aaron Stinnie to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Stinnie, 30, was an undrafted free agent out of James Madison who spent the last three-and-a-half years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting in 11 games last season. He essentially replaces Ben Bredeson, who coincidentally …

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49ers sign special teamer Chase Lucas

The 49ers have made a signing to bolster their special teams. Chase Lucas has signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Although Lucas is listed as a cornerback, last season he didn’t play a single snap on defense. However, he got on the field for 230 special teams plays and did good …

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