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Why Pats shouldn’t overlook J.J. McCarthy in first round originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots could find their next franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Either UNC’s Drake Maye or LSU’s Jayden Daniels is expected to arrive in Foxboro via the third overall pick. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy hasn’t been linked to New England as often. …

The Panthers are signing free agent safety Jordan Fuller to a one-year deal, Joe Person of TheAthletic.com reports. Fuller, 26, spent his first four seasons with the Rams after they made him a sixth-round pick. In 2023, Fuller played all 17 games and totaled 94 tackles, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and eight pass breakups. It was a bounce-back season …

Heading into today’s massive 14-game slate, one of the major storylines we’re following is: Who will win the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference? As it stands now, the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings both have 72 points; the Isles are given the tiebreaker in the standings right now as they have a higher points percentage, but …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 15, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Inside the Tampa Bay Lightning’s gym, there’s a team photo taken at the 2022 Stadium Series in Nashville. Every time coach Jon Cooper sees it, he marvels at how much can change in the span of two years. “Of the 23 guys in that picture, …

The Titans have moved on from one of their offensive linemen. Tennessee announced on Friday that the club has released left tackle Andre Dillard. Dillard, 28, signed with the Titans last offseason on a three-year deal but struggled through the 2023 season. He appeared in 16 games with 10 starts playing 562 offensive snaps. He was on the field for …

The Bears signed receiver/return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract Friday, the team announced. Pettis, 28, spent the 2022 season with the Bears, appearing in all 17 games with seven starts. He caught 19 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 37 yards on two carries and averaged 9.1 yards on 18 punt returns. He did not …

Quarterback John Wolford will be back with the Bucs in 2024. Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht announced on Friday that Wolford has re-signed with the team. Licht did not shed any light on the terms of the agreement. Wolford joined the Bucs last year after spending the last four years in the Rams organization. He spent a couple of months …

Here’s what the Bears salary cap looks like after trading for Keenan Allen originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears sent shockwaves through the NFL sphere on Thursday night when they sent a fourth-round draft pick to the Chargers in exchange for wide receiver Keenan Allen. The team announced the move later that evening. Besides the 1,000-yard seasons and …

The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with free agent guard Sua Opeta to a one-year deal, JC Allen of BucsGameday reports. The team needed a replacement after losing left guard Aaron Stinnie to the Giants. Opeta is expected to compete with another free agent signing, former Giants guard Ben Bredeson, to replace Stinnie. Opeta, 27, started six games for the …

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on a one-year deal, according to multiple media reports Friday. The 32-year-old spent last year with the Las Vegas Raiders and will now join quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay in Los Angeles. Garoppolo won’t be available to back up Stafford until after the first two …

Aaron Donald won’t be with the Rams in 2024, but Jimmy Garoppolo will be. According to multiple reports, the Rams are signing the former 49ers and Raiders quarterback. It’s a one-year deal for Garoppolo, who will try to be the backup to Matthew Stafford this season. If Garoppolo makes the team, the Rams will have to make plans to have …

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson on a one-year contract. The 35-year-old was a free agent as the Denver Broncos released him just two years after signing him in one of the most valuable trades in NFL history. The Steelers then agreed to trade Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. “I was fortunate to have …

At his introductory press conference after signing with the Steelers, linebacker Patrick Queen acknowledged he hasn’t always had warm feelings toward the folks in Pittsburgh. Queen, who has spent his entire career with the Ravens, recalled a moment during his rookie season when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told Queen that he wasn’t really a Raven until he’s beaten the Steelers. …

The Rams have an experienced backup quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo. (John Locher / Associated Press) The Rams found their backup Friday for star quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jimmy Garoppolo, cut this week by the Las Vegas Raiders, agreed to terms with the Rams, people with knowledge of the situation said. The people requested anonymity because a contract has not been signed. …

The Giants continued adding to their offensive line on Friday. Shortly after word of their agreement with former Buccaneers guard Aaron Stinnie surfaced, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the team is also set to sign Austin Schlottmann. It’s a two-year deal for the former Viking. The Giants have also signed guard Jon Runyan Jr. and tackle Jermaine Eluemunor this …