The Miami Dolphins made two first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, and it’s fair to say they hit on both with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle at No. 6 overall, and pass rusher Jaelan Phillips at No. 18 overall. Miami would like to keep both players on roster for years to come, and general manager Chris Grier told reporters on …
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Chiefs’ Andy Reid addresses Kadarius Toney’s future: ‘One of the most talented guys we have on the team’
Getty Images Two months after he was a healthy scratch for Super Bowl LVIII, Kadarius Toney has drawn a ringing endorsement from Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, signaling the wide receiver still has a future with the reigning champions. “Kadarius is arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team,” Reid told reporters Monday, per …
Read More »Panthers F Carter Verhaeghe back for regular-season finale
Apr 16, 2024, 02:46 PM ET Pursuing the Atlantic Division title, the Florida Panthers received an unexpected boost with the return of forward Carter Verhaeghe for Tuesday night’s regular-season finale against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. Verhaeghe, 28, wasn’t expected back until Game 1 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering an upper-body injury April 1 …
Read More »Stephen Jones: We’re all in, but have to hold money back to sign our guys
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ vow to be “all in” on the 2024 season has been a frequent talking point in recent weeks because of how the team has handled free agency. The Cowboys have largely sat out the process, which has led some to question just how “all in” they are on trying to win a Super Bowl this season. …
Read More »How much will Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record influence NFL Draft? Why talent evaluators might care more than you think
Xavier Worthy fired off the tweet from his Indianapolis hotel room at the NFL scouting combine. “Turn on the film[,] the routes there,” Worthy tweeted at 7:18 a.m. on March 3. “Don’t let that lil 40 mess your head up.” Turn on the film the routes there don’t let that lil 40 mess your head up — Z A Y …
Read More »Rams WR Puka Nacua leaning on Cooper Kupp to help him gear up for Year 2
Eric Williams NFC West Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Puka Nacua is on his way to being best buds with Cooper Kupp. “I wouldn’t consider us best friends, but hopefully I’m close to it,” Nacua said. “I think I’ve got to be considered in the close friend relationship, for sure.” But the second-year Rams receiver still has some steps to …
Read More »No Tua Tagovailoa extension yet as Dolphins focus on draft, but they’re happy with QB
It seems a bit odd to wonder if the Miami Dolphins are ready to move on at quarterback after Tua Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards and made a Pro Bowl at age 25. But there is always skepticism about Tagovailoa, and there’s the matter of his looming contract extension. Dolphins general manager Chris Grier was asked about Tagovailoa …
Read More »Puka Nacua details intense, difficult offseason workouts with Rams’ teammate Cooper Kupp
Puka Nacua isn’t resting on his laurels. Instead of relaxing, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year spent the past two months working out with teammate and fellow Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp at Kupp’s home. The experience was a memorable one for Nacua, who didn’t mince works when describing the difficulty of Kupp’s workouts. “His conditioning days were some …
Read More »Texans’ C.J. Stroud to NFL teams on Marvin Harrison Jr.: ‘Don’t be dumb’
Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is arguably the best pass-catcher in the 2024 NFL Draft, and his former quarterback, C.J. Stroud, wants teams to not lose sight of that notion. “I think I read something like he’s NFL ready, but other guys have more potential. That makes no sense. Like, what? If you’re ‘NFL ready,’ how is that …
Read More »Former NFL GM says Caleb Williams has ‘95%’ chance of having similar production to C.J. Stroud as a rookie
The Chicago Bears are expected to select former USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, as he is the top quarterback prospect in this class. While the draft card hasn’t been handed in to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell yet, what are the expectations for Williams in Chicago Year 1? Williams will surely …
Read More »Puka Nacua: There’s still so much left on the table for me in Year Two
Puka Nacua was not on too many radars at this time last year, but it didn’t take long for the Rams fifth-round pick to vault himself into the upper echelon of receivers in the NFL. Nacua got a golden opportunity to make an early impact with Cooper Kupp sidelined and he took full advantage of it by posting 25 catches …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes thinks Chiefs are set to unlock this skill set from Hollywood Brown
Wide receiver has been a focal point for the Kansas City Chiefs since Tyreek Hill was traded two years ago. Ironic since Kansas City has won two Super Bowls in the two seasons without Hill. The Chiefs upgraded at wide receiver this offseason with Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in free agency, who may become the No. 1 wideout with Rashee Rice …
Read More »Jared Goff: There have been contract discussions, but I’ll leave it at that
Lions quarterback Jared Goff is in the final year of his contract, but he is at the team’s facility for the voluntary portion of their offseason work. The team has called extensions for Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown priorities for the offseason and Goff gave a brief update on where things stand when he spoke to reporters on …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft rumors: Patriots love these two QB prospects, could pick either one at No. 3 overall
Getty Images Tom Brady is hinting at another NFL comeback, but it appears the New England Patriots already have their sights set on specific alternatives for the quarterback position. A week ahead of the 2024 draft, the Patriots appear to have zeroed in on two top prospects, according to NFL Media, and would be “comfortable” selecting either at No. 3 …
Read More »Vikings star wants the NFL to make this rule change: It’s ‘something the league needs to look at’
The 2023 season came to an early end for T.J. Hockenson, who tore his ACL and MCL during a Week 16 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Vikings tight end was injured on a play where he took a low hit from Lions safety Kerby Joseph, and after seeing the damage that those hits can cause, Hockenson wants to see …
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