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On Wednesday, Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson predicted that he’d generate a fast time in the 40-yard dash. On Thursday, he delivered. Via ESPN.com, Robinson covered the distance in 4.48 seconds. Not bad for a guy who weighed in at 254 pounds. He was the fastest of the edge rushers on Thursday night, in the first round of on-field …

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from their starting running back. Just as they did last year, the Vikings will release their incumbent starter. While the Vikings waited until June to release Dalvin Cook last summer, Minnesota has already informed Alexander Mattison that he will be released, according to ESPN.  After serving as Cook’s backup for the first four years …

The Pittsburgh Steelers began the 2023 season with Kenny Pickett as the starting quarterback and ended with Mason Rudolph getting the playoff starting spot. The quarterback situation in Pittsburgh is far from ironed out, but team general manager Omar Khan has hope for their former first rounder. Khan admitted that they are going to fully evaluate their options, whether that …

The NFL offseason means it’s time for some teams to face big decisions regarding their respective quarterbacks. The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa will reportedly discuss a contract extension heading into the final year of his rookie contract, while the Green Bay Packers face a similar dilemma after a breakout first season as a starting quarterback from Jordan Love.  But …

Bears insider gives insight into potential Justin Fields trade asking price originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The best option for the New England Patriots in their search for a franchise quarterback is selecting one with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They are guaranteed to get one of the top-tier quarterback prospects in this year’s class …

One of the top items on the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason to-do list has to do with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who’s among the best players at his position and looking for a new deal. Earlier in February, the Chiefs made the decision to pick up an option in his contract, which both pays Jones the $4.25 million he …

Getty Images Demeioun “Chop” Robinson is lighting up the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The first day of athletic testing got under way Thursday, and Robinson stole the show. After measuring at 6-foot-2 and 7/8 inches and weighing in at 254 pounds, Robinson went out and blazed through the 40-yard dash in a preposterous 4.48 seconds. (The initial time came …

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan still has complete confidence in quarterback Kenny Pickett in spite of the young signal-caller’s struggles last season.  “I have full faith in Kenny,” Khan said at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, per ESPN. “He’s shown us some good things, and obviously there were some issues with the offense. “I’m excited about the …

INDIANAPOLIS – Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, is attending the NFL Combine without doing medical examinations with teams, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. One league source believes Williams is the first combine invitee to attend the event after declining the medical exams, which are typically considered to be one of the most essential …

The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs in multiple games including at February’s Super Bowl. If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements. This is according to multiple reports from the NFL scouting combine on Thursday …

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league with top QB prospects frequently determining the direction of the draft. A top prospect with “franchise” talent and potential can entice team builders to trade away significant assets to land a star at the game’s most important position. Since I started my career as a scout in 2000, I have evaluated plenty of star …

49ers have formal meeting with Kentucky DB Phillips at combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — After experiencing a season-long need at nickel back in 2023, the 49ers can be expected to address that spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. The 49ers are looking to find someone who can cover the slot, and they have their eye …

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is here, and the next wave of pro hopefuls are ready to prove they belong at the next level. The best way to do that is to show up and show out in front of the league’s decision-makers, scouts and coaches in what is one of the last chances these young players will get to …

One of the biggest questions of the NFL offseason revolves around the Chicago Bears and whether they’re going to trade away Justin Fields.  During the NFL Combine this week, Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn’t tip his hand on what’s going to happen, but he did say that the team would like to make a decision soon.  “I would love …

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is officially underway from Indianapolis. For a third straight year, players will do measurements and on-field workouts all in the same day. Plenty of NFL teams are looking to add talented pass rushers and defensive linemen to their rosters via the draft. Some of the top edge rushers are Dallas Turner out of Alabama, Laiatu …