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The Jets were not in the playoffs last season or in any other season since 2010, but the NFL’s schedule for 2024 treats them like a marquee team. Seven of the team’s first 11 games will be played in standalone windows and six of them are going to be prime time games, including the season-opener on a Monday night against …

The Steelers made several changes on the offensive side of the ball this offseason with the hiring of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the acquisitions of quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields at the top of the list. During an interview with Peter Schrager of NFL Media during the draft last month, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said all three …

The Chiefs have second-round offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia under contract. Suamataia signed his four-year rookie deal Monday, according to the team’s transactions page. His signing leaves only first-round receiver Xavier Worthy unsigned, with five other picks having previously signed. Suamataia is competing with Wanya Morris, a third-round pick in 2023, for the starting left tackle job. The Chiefs did not …

49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are not present for the team’s organized activities Tuesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Aiyuk’s absence was expected. He is seeking a contract extension, and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the sides are not close in talks. Aiyuk is not expected at any of the voluntary work. It …

Justin Fields speaks on Ryan Poles, Steelers trade in first Pittsburgh press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears traded up to select Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2021 draft, the idea was that he would be the man to end decades of ineptitude at quarterback. Obviously, things didn’t work out that …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss Atlanta’s offseason and their decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. instead of a defensive player. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View …

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Eric Stokes have both suffered multiple hamstring injuries in their brief NFL careers. This offseason, they saw specialists in an attempt to fix their ongoing problems. Along with members of the Packers’ training staff, Watson and Stokes went to Badger Athletic Performance, which in 2021 received a $4 million grant from the NFL …

Earlier this week, Panthers coach Dave Canales said prime-time games have to be earned. That’s partially true. A perennially sluggish team can acquire prime-time games by landing a big-name player, like Aaron Rodgers. It made the Jets an attractive team last year, even though they haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. It got them six primetime games in 11 …

Through his first two seasons, Packers receiver Christian Watson has experienced multiple hamstring issues. Watson has seen a specialist this offseason with the hope of solving them. And recently, Green Bay’s passing game coordinator Jason Vrable noted that Watson is “in a great place now” with his hamstring. During his Tuesday press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur said “time will …

The Packers plan to break up the monotony of training camp practices by working out with a couple of other teams this summer. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that the team plans to have one day of practice with the Broncos before their August 18 game in Denver and one day of work with the Ravens ahead of …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The Exempt List, Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to break down the best and worst offseasons across the NFL. They start off the show with a check in on random quarterback weight fluctuations, specifically Bryce Young, Tua Tagovailoa, and …

When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields in March, it was reported that the former Chicago Bears quarterback was joining the team in a clearly defined role — as Russell Wilson’s backup. Since then, head coach Mike Tomlin has opened the door to a quarterback competition in which Fields can win the starting job. He has said on multiple …

Justin Fields doesn’t envision himself as Steelers backup for all of 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear earlier this year that Russell Wilson will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback this year. But Justin Fields is going to work to change Tomlin’s mind. “I definitely don’t have the mindset of just …

The Cowboys opened their organized team activities Tuesday without Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb. Lamb’s absence was expected as he seeks a new contract. The team had hoped Parsons would return for the start of OTAs as he did last season. Instead, Parsons remains in training by himself. Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News attended Parsons’ workout with boxing …

Rams coach Sean McVay revealed Tuesday that running back Kyren Williams is dealing with a “foot issue” and will not take part in the team’s offseason program. The Rams do expect Williams back on the field for training camp. “It’s nothing to worry about,” McVay said, via Sarah Barshop of ESPN. “He’ll be ready to go for training camp, but …