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As they prepare to meet with quarterback Russell Wilson, the Steelers are moving on from one of their veteran defensive players. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Pittsburgh is releasing defensive back Patrick Peterson. Peterson, who turns 34 in July, signed a two-year deal with the Steelers last March. He was due to receive a $3 million roster bonus on the third …

At first, the news that there is mutual interest between Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers was cringy to say the least. The thought of Pittsburgh signing a 35-year-old quarterback who is coming off two iffy seasons sounded as good as eating soggy French fries that had been through a 30-minute commute.  But after more thought, the Steelers and Wilson …

Report: Hunter Henry lands new three-year deal with Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have at least one tight end under contract entering 2024 free agency. Hunter Henry has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Patriots with $27 million in base salary and a maximum value of $30 million, NFL Network’s Ian …

The Carolina Hurricanes are trading for the Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov, a source told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, after the longtime Washington center had been placed on waivers and assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate. The Capitals will receive a 2025 third-round pick and retain 50% of Kuznetsov’s contract, the source said. Kuznetsov is under contract through the 2024-25 season with a …

Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers want a big-name quarterback, after all. Despite previous reports indicating little desire to pursue a veteran replacement of Kenny Pickett, the team plans to meet former Denver Broncos starter Russell Wilson Friday, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms.  This visit comes after Wilson already met with the New York Giants, per Jones. Permitted to speak with …

Bear Bets is back! FOX Sports’ digital gambling show returned this week to discuss some of the hot-button items in the sports world, from the NFL Draft to college basketball. The Group Chat also reconvened, as Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz were joined by Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill to discuss their favorite bets ahead of conference tournaments …

Whether you’re an avid fantasy football player or just a fan of the NFL, free agency always brings a sense of excitement with it. And in the spirit of that excitement, Matt Harmon is playing matchmaker with the top free agents at every position, revealing where he thinks they’ll fit best in both fantasy and reality. This embedded content is …

Free agency begins in just a few days, and we have seen a great number of players added to what was already expected to be a highly competitive market after the massive jump in the salary cap. Our team here at CBSSports.com has been previewing the upcoming player-acquisition window in every way imaginable, and we’re continuing that today by taking …

Getty Images The Cleveland Browns are working to create cap space ahead of free agency, which begins next week. The team made one move Friday, restructuring offensive tackle Jedrick Wills’ contract, according to NFL Media. The team converted $10.44 million of Wills’ $14.175 million fifth-year option to a restructure bonus, according Cleveland.com, which saves that much on the cap. Wills, entering …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Most people around NFL betting circles believe it’s a foregone conclusion that the Chicago Bears will select super-talented USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft.  I vividly remember Bears fans pounding the table last March when second-year general manager Ryan Poles traded No. 1 to the …

With the Giants holding four top-70 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Boston College offensive lineman Christian Mahogany… By The Numbers – Height: 6-foot-3– Weight: 314 pounds– 40-Yard Dash: 5.13– Vertical: 32.5 inches– Bench: DNP– Broad Jump: 9-foot-1– 2023 Stats (12 games started): 862 offensive snaps, no sacks …

The already-robust NFL free agency pool has received a pretty big boost over the last few weeks in the form of cap casualties. You could define cap casualty as a player a franchise is forced to move on from due to financial reasons. If it were not for the money issues, the players would likely still be on a roster. …

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Getty Images NFL championships are not won in the offseason. But the foundations for championships are certainly laid. There are rare instances of teams going “all-in” and hoisting the ultimate prize as a result; the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did it with Tom Brady and the Los Angeles Rams did it with Matthew Stafford. But even the most sustainable title contenders — …

The pre-NFL Draft process is not one size fits all and there are multiple opportunities for prospects to express their potential. The NFL Scouting Combine may not have gone as desired for some but fortunately there is still time to change the narrative at their respective pro days.  Here are a handful of prospects who need to turn in good pro …