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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 If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements.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 …

Feb 29, 2024, 05:53 PM ET Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris will be sidelined “an extended period of time” with an upper-body injury, interim coach Jacques Martin said Thursday. Norris collided with Nashville forward Cole Smith in the second period of Ottawa’s 4-1 loss to the host Predators on Tuesday. “What happened with Josh I’m hoping and praying it’s not …

Purdy’s scouting combine evaluation recalled by ex-49ers exec Peters originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — Two years ago, new Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters was at the NFL Scouting Combine evaluating an unknown quarterback named Brock Purdy. The former 49ers executive recalled what he saw from the young quarterback that indicated he had a chance at …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Michael Pittman Jr. will be a Colt in 2024.  That’s what general manager Chris Ballard told Indianapolis media in a scrum Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, minutes after his podium session.  Whether that’s via the franchise tag or an extension remains to be seen. But Ballard said definitely that the receiver isn’t going anywhere. …

Getty Images There could be a dramatic change coming to the way the NFL operates on a down-to-down basis.  According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, the league tested optical tracking on line-to-gain rulings at both MetLife Field and Hard Rock Stadium throughout the 2023 season, as well as at the Super Bowl earlier this year. If there is …

USATSI Laremy Tunsil is on the mend. According to NFL Media, the Houston Texans’ star left tackle recently underwent knee surgery to clean up an issue that arose this season. He is expected to make a full recovery.  Tunsil missed three games due to injury in 2023, all due to the aforementioned knee injury. He sat out each of the …

The NFL’s use of the decidedly low-tech 10-yard chain to measure first downs could be replaced by high-tech optical tracking. The league today revealed that a system to measure first downs electronically has been tested, and that the owners will be presented with information about how the tests went as the NFL considers the possibility of using the tracking instead …

New owner Josh Harris is implementing his way of doing things with the Washington Commanders, and that includes a hands-on approach with a monumental decision the franchise faces in the 2024 NFL Draft. Harris has reportedly taken part in all six of Washington’s meetings with quarterback prospects at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. The Commanders have the second overall pick …

Getty Images Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta knows that his team needs to add talent to its running back room this offseason. At the moment, the only backs under contract are Justice Hill and Keaton Mitchell, the latter of whom is rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered toward the end of the 2023 regular season.  “We need more than …

Getty Images The NFL Combine is a great opportunity for front offices, reporters and fans alike to get to know draft prospects. Every year we are exposed to some interesting opinions. For example, Texas Tech defensive back Tyler Owens doesn’t believe in other planets. We also found a prospect this week who doesn’t believe in birds. Illinois tight end Tip …