Late in last season’s AFC title game, the Baltimore Ravens were driving down the field with a chance to cut into the Kansas City Chiefs’ 10-point lead. Rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers, who, to that point had caught four passes for 107 yards and the Ravens’ only touchdown, caught a pass over the middle of the field and, sensing the …
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Za’Darius Smith: We’ve got something we need to finish here
After helping the Browns become one of the league’s top defenses in 2023, edge rusher Za’Darius Smith elected to re-sign with the club on a two-year deal in March. Smith, 31, told reporters on Wednesday that he had other options, but wanted to remain in Cleveland because of “the chemistry with this team.” “The brotherhood, man, the team camaraderie,” Smith …
Read More »Dak Prescott says CeeDee Lamb has full support of Cowboys locker room at OTAs amid contract holdout
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made it a point to be at the team’s offseason program despite entering the final year of his existing contract in 2024 and desiring a new, long-term extension after leading the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2023. His top target, 2023 All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is in a similar situation as Prescott …
Read More »2024 NFL win totals, AFC West: Chiefs charge for three-peat, Jim Harbaugh’s value massive for Chargers
NFL season win totals are some of the most fun action to wager on — it’s a season-long gambit with week-to-week intensity because of how much every game matters for the final season record. With the explosion of legalized sports gambling, win totals have been out for a while now, but we can’t really get crystallized and concrete numbers until the NFL …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: Should bettors fade Daniel Jones, Giants as ‘Hard Knocks’ team?
The New York Giants were recently announced as the latest team to be featured on HBO “Hard Knocks.” And one thing NFL fans should know is that fading N.Y. — at least in some spots — might be the best bet. Dating back to 2021, teams featured on “Hard Knocks” were the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit …
Read More »NFL announces 2026 draft will be in Pittsburgh
The 2026 draft is officially headed to Pittsburgh. Reports on Wednesday indicated that the NFL would award the event to the Steel City at the league meetings and an official announcement came a short time later. It’s the first time that the draft will be held in the city. “We have a unique opportunity to spotlight this wonderful community on …
Read More »Mike McCarthy: Micah Parsons looks great, he hasn’t missed anything
Micah Parsons has not been at Cowboys organized team activities this week, but he hasn’t been a stranger to the team this offseason. During a press conference on Wednesday, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Parsons was at the team’s facility last week and that he expects Parsons to be with the team for next week’s OTAs. McCarthy also said …
Read More »Mavericks take Game 1; Panthers shut out Rangers; Brink tops Clark in rookie rankings
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Read More »Leonard Floyd on why he wanted to sign with the 49ers: “They play grown man football”
When he signed with the 49ers in March, Leonard Floyd was joining his fourth NFL team — and a team he has long respected from afar. Floyd said on KNBR that the 49ers were always a team that made their presence felt by the way they played. “It was the team, always, from the outside looking in, I knew that …
Read More »Mike McCarthy confirms Cowboys All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is in ‘excellent shape’ despite missing OTAs
FRISCO, Texas — To quote a catchphrase of Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, the NFL makes exceptions for its superstars. That’s certainly the case with edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has earned three All-Pro selections (two on the first team), in three NFL seasons. He is one of only five players — three of whom are Hall of Famers …
Read More »Dak Prescott says CeeDee Lamb has full support of locker room at OTAs amid contract holdout
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made it a point to be at the team’s offseason program despite entering the final year of his existing contract in 2024 and desiring a new, long-term extension after leading the NFL in passing touchdowns in 2023. His top target, 2023 All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is in a similar situation as Prescott …
Read More »Best-case scenario for teams after big offseason moves: Derrick Henry lifts Ravens, Saquon Barkley runs wild
The NFL offseason has not disappointed. It rarely does. The coaching carousel was in full swing, highlighted by Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL. The QB carousel was also moving. Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins changed teams. A record six QBs were drafted in the top 12. The trade market was busy. The Bills moved Stefon Diggs. The …
Read More »49ers officially announce changes to coaching staff
The 49ers finally got around to officially announcing a series of changes to their coaching staff, including the promotion of Nick Sorenson to defensive coordinator. Sorenson replaces Steve Wilks, who was let go after one season with the team. Sorenson was the defensive passing game specialist and nickels coach for the 49ers last season and is in his third year …
Read More »NHL playoff buzz: Johnston’s rise, Rempe’s role, officiating
Emily Kaplan, ESPNMay 23, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. The Stanley Cup playoffs have been phenomenal, and we’re only halfway through. Breakout stars have emerged, controversies have broiled and the hockey itself has been as entertaining as ever. After a month of traveling, here are some of the biggest stories I’ve seen developing behind …
Read More »Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year
Why Eagles’ Tyler Steen was so disappointed with his rookie year originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was his one taste of the NFL, and Tyler Steen has had 6 ½ months to dwell on it. “When I look back at it, I mean, probably didn’t play as well as I wanted to play,” Steen said. Steen played 71 …
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