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The 2024 NFL offseason is well underway, with big names hitting the open market, trade rumors circulating and free agency just around the corner. But why are some players free to sign with new teams now, while others have to wait? How can a prospective trade be negotiated without being finalized? And what’s the deal with the “tampering period?” We’re …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 7, 2024, 03:59 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Meet Frank Vatrano. All-Star forward. Three-time 20-goal scorer. Budding shoe designer. Well, sort of. Vatrano, along with Lukas Dostal and the now-departed Adam Henrique, who was traded to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, were among the Anaheim Ducks players who have …

The NFL’s transformation into a passing league has turned wideouts into prized commodities on the draft board. Team builders are more committed to using top picks to acquire blue-chip pass catchers with the potential to develop into a No. 1 receiver.  Since 2020, 21 receivers have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, with at least four …

Bears take Williams, nab pass rusher after trading down in latest mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The 2024 NFL Draft is less than 50 days away and the anticipation surrounding its approach continues to add wild speculations as to what teams will do leading up to the first player chosen. Several benchmark events like the NFL Combine …

Getty Images Thousands of fans endured record-cold temperatures and wind chills to watch the Kansas City Chiefs host the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL playoffs. Now, some of them are facing potential amputations as a result of frostbite, according to Fox 4 News. Dr. Megan L. Garcia, a general surgeon at Kansas City’s Grossman Burn Center, told Fox 4 this …

The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky earlier this offseason, and the former No. 2 overall pick has already found a new home, with the Buffalo Bills announcing Thursday that they signed Trubisky to a two-year deal. According to NFL Media, the deal is for $5.25 million and worth up to $8.45 million for the veteran signal-caller. He is guaranteed $2.7 million …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 7, 2024, 02:46 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL has fined Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins $2,000 for embellishment after his second offense of the season. Cousins was cited for embellishment in a game against the Buffalo Sabres on Feb. 27. Cousins was hit after the whistle by Buffalo winger Jordan Greenway, …

The Lions are working to keep at least two of their pending restricted free agents. Per multiple reports, Detroit will tender restricted free agent tight end Brock Wright at the right of first refusal level. Should Wright play on the tender in 2024, he will make $2.985 million. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press also notes that Detroit will …

Dalton Schultz is enjoying his time with the Houston Texans much more than with his previous team, the Dallas Cowboys. The standout tight end shared that some unusual things happened behind the scenes during his five seasons in Dallas, calling it a “zoo” before praising Houston’s organization. “The focus is just football, you know what I mean?” Schultz said when …

Nothing sells tickets in the NFL quite like an elite quarterback and explosive offense. But Super Bowl LVIII is recent evidence that defense still matters greatly in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy. Perhaps more than even Patrick Mahomes, Steve Spagnuolo’s Kansas City Chiefs defense helped propel the third title in five years for this generation’s NFL dynasty. With that …

The Rams are not expected to tender three of their restricted free agents, Jourdan Rodrigue of TheAthletic.com reports. The tenders for inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom, defensive lineman Jonah Williams and outside linebacker Micahel Hoecht would have cost around $3 million for one year for each. So, all three are scheduled to hit the free agent market next week. Hoecht was …

On Saturday, David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins will host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in an Eastern Conference matchup at TD Garden in Boston. An alternate presentation of the Bruins-Penguins game called the “NHL Big City Greens Classic 2” will air on ESPN+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney+. This live, animated NHL telecast leverages tracking technology to …

This offseason, free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield will have the opportunity to switch teams for the fourth time in three years, but it’s possible he may have found a home with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former No. 1 overall pick put up career numbers across the board in 2023, completing 64.3% of his passes for 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns …

It’s the beginning of a new era in New England, as Jerod Mayo has succeeded Bill Belichick as head coach of the Patriots.  While moving on from a coach that helped the franchise win six Super Bowls over 24 years will likely prove to be challenging, the Patriots envision the transition going rather smoothly, according to veteran linebacker Matthew Judon. …

Justin Fields emerges as new favorite to start for Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Justin Fields has emerged as the new favorite to take over as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback this year. The seemingly unlikely move is set at 3/1 odds per BetOnline, with Trey Lance in second at 4/1 odds and Josh Dobbs in third at 9/2 …