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1 He suffered a torn Achilles tendon last season, but he should be back for the start of the 2024 season. The Vikings found out what it was like without him, so they should make sure he’s back, and I think they will.2 He is a game-wrecker for any defense and the Chiefs would be wise to keep him. Jones …

The NFL has witnessed as quarterbacks taken at every stage in the draft have made an impact on the league. Brock Purdy, a former seventh-round selection, came close to winning a Super Bowl for the second consecutive year while Houston’s C.J. Stroud, a first-round choice, completed a rookie season for the record books. The 2024 NFL Draft has several talented …

Coaching matters in the NFL. Andy Reid once again found his way to the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs and put his superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes in position to continue to build on his already-remarkable career, while other coaches like Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns overcame adversity to reach double-digit wins and make the playoffs. We were also …

Eagles Stay or Go 2024: Time to revamp the linebacker position? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Reuben Frank and Dave Zangaro bring back Stay or Go in 2024, trying to figure out the futures of every Eagles player on the roster. We already looked at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, interior offensive line, offensive tackle, specialists, defensive tackle …

Eagles mailbag: Thoughts on Nolan Smith after quiet rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Another day, another mailbag. I answered a bunch of your questions to start off the week right here. Some good ones on a skill position addition, TE2 and more. Let’s answer some more today: Nolan Smith? What do you guys think? Care to plant …

One of New England’s key players is calling it a career. Longtime Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater announced his retirement on Tuesday morning. Slater, 38, was a fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft. He played 239 games for New England, becoming a 10-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro, and three-time second-team All-Pro. “I have given all that I possibly …

NFL franchise tag window will give Bears clarity on two fronts heading into free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL offseason officially started Tuesday when the tag window opened up. From Tuesday, February 20, until March 5, teams can place the franchise tag or transition tag on players whose contracts are set to expire. Teams usually wait …

Best free agent quarterbacks in 2024: Ranking the top 10, projected value, team fits originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s time to start diving into free agency. Every offseason, teams are jockeying to fill the most important position in football — whether that be adding a veteran starter, rookie project or career backup. Quarterback is the spot that has …

There’s plenty of focus on the quarterback position as the offseason gets underway in Atlanta, but there is also attention being paid to those who will be on the receiving end of passes. Wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard hasn’t been with the team long, but he’s spent enough time going over film to know that Drake London is the clear …

New England Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater announced his retirement on Tuesday after 16 seasons and three Super Bowl wins with the team. The 38-year-old reflected on his career in a lengthy statement released via the Patriots. It began and ended with nods to his father, former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Jackie Slater, who was inducted into the Pro …

NFL draft expert has Bears loading up on offense in pre-Combine mock originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL Combine is one week away, and it’s there that the NFL world will get together to lay their eyes on hundreds of incoming rookies. The Combine also affords teams the opportunity to speak with players one-on-one to get a sense …

Justin Fields follows Falcons players amid speculation he unfollowed the Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Speculation rose Monday about Bears quarterback Justin Fields unfollowing the team’s social media account on Instagram. It’s unknown whether or not he followed the account in the first place, but he doesn’t follow it now. Whether or not that’s a sign, fans are …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by Mike Golic Jr. from DraftKings to discuss what the vibe is for the USC quarterback and whether he is still the top signal caller in the 2024 NFL Draft. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] …

Odds skyrocket for Bears to draft Caleb Williams amid Justin Fields’ suspicious IG activity originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Odds that Justin Fields will be under center for the Bears next season have taken another dip. Social media went into a frenzy this week when fans noticed that Fields does not follow the official Chicago Bears Instagram account. On …

Tom Brady is currently having it both ways. That won’t last much longer. Last year, Brady struck a deal to become a minority owner of the Raiders. The NFL has not yet approved the transaction, due in large part to concerns about the sweetheart deal Brady was getting. In the interim, Brady is able to do things he can’t do …