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The NFL Players Association has a new president, Lions linebacker Jaylen Reeves-Maybin. The union also has four new members of its Executive Committee. The new members are Jets long snapper Thomas Hennessy (who also is the treasurer), 49ers linebacker Oren Burks, Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, and Texans quarterback Case Keenum. Exiting the committee are Alex Mack, Jason McCourty, and …

It’s been 50 years since the NFL started a regular season without Bill Belichick on a sideline, but as things currently stand, it’s looking more and more like that’s going to happen in 2024.  After getting passed over for the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job in late January, it appears that he did have at least one other opportunity to …

It looks like Russell Wilson is going to be a busy man between now and the start of free agency. Although Wilson won’t technically be a free agent until March 13, the Denver Broncos have given him permission to speak with other teams, and it seems that Wilson is taking full advantage of that.  The Broncos quarterback could end up …

Getty Images One of the top available free agents has just gone off the market. Veteran tight end Jonnu Smith, who was recently released by the Atlanta Falcons, is joining the Miami Dolphins, the team announced Friday. He and the Dolphins agreed to terms on a two-year, $10 million deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to NFL Media.  The 28-year-old Smith …

‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Episodes 7 and 8 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Apple TV+’s “The Dynasty,” a 10-part series chronicling the New England Patriots’ historic 20-year run, aired episodes seven and eight on Friday. Episode 7 focused on perhaps the darkest moment of the Patriots dynasty: Deflategate. Quarterback Tom Brady was suspended for the first …

Getty Images Justin Madubuike is staying in Baltimore for the long haul. The Ravens have signed the veteran defensive tackle to a whopping four-year, $98 million deal that includes $75.5 million in total guarantees and $53.5 million at signing, according to ESPN.  Madubuike is now the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle in terms of total contract value, according to Spotrac. His …

The Philadelphia Eagles endured a historic collapse in 2023, leading plenty to question the team’s chances of a return to the Super Bowl. Franchise great Donovan McNabb isn’t among them, telling CBS Sports this week he envisions a quick turnaround after a “restart” from Jalen Hurts, while defending the quarterback against what he deemed “lazy” criticisms. “I think for Jalen …

Derrick Henry may not have played his last down for the Titans after all. While the odds of them re-signing him are unlikely, Tennessee has not completely closed the door on the idea, according to ESPN.  At it currently stands, Henry is slated to join the list of notable running backs who will officially be free agents on Wednesday. Along …

49ers safety Brown honored with key to city of NJ hometown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers fell short in Super Bowl LVIII, but safety Ji’Ayir Brown still left his rookie season with some prestigious hardware. Brown — selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft — received a key to the …

The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools. Friday’s final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a shock than the Vegas Golden Knights acquiring All-Star …

Getty Images Friday has been a notable day for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Along with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visiting their facility, Pittsburgh also released former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. Several hours after that news broke, the Steelers cut former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II.  Releasing Robinson saves the Steelers $10 million against the salary cap.  Initially, it appeared the Steelers …

The Dallas Cowboys have edged out the Philadelphia Eagles as the betting favorites to win the NFL’s NFC East division for the 2024-25 season … for now. Since the 2020-21 season, the two teams have traded the division title with each other, with the Cowboys most recently winning it in 2023-24. Will the Cowboys make it back-to-back, or will the …

Bears earn zero compensatory picks for 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Each year the NFL sends 32 compensatory picks for the upcoming NFL draft between rounds 3-7. The picks are delivered for a variety of reasons, and there’s no cap on how many picks a team can get. This year, the Bears were elected zero compensatory …

The Baltimore Ravens have signed franchise defensive tackle Justin Madubuike to a four-year extension, the team announced Friday.  The extension is a $98 million deal that includes $75.5 million total in guarantees and $53.5 million at signing, per ESPN.  “We are pleased to announce a four-year extension with Justin Madubuike,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said, via the team’s X …

Getty Images Mac Jones’ time with the New England Patriots appears to be running out. Teams have been calling to inquire about the former first-rounder and the Patriots appear open to the idea of trading him, according to NFL Media.  This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Jones was benched late in the 2023 season as his play …