FRISCO, Texas — What’s in a name? When it comes to football, the name Frank Gore evokes consistent rushing production (the 16-year running back totaled 16,000 career rushing yards, the third-most in NFL history) and greatness. He is a surefire, future member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible in 2026. However, for his son Frank …
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Steelers quarterback makeover continues as team adds No. 3 option behind Russell Wilson, Justin Fields
Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have completely redone their quarterback room this offseason, trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles and allowing Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph to sign with new teams. In their place, the Steelers added former Denver Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson and then sent a conditional sixth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for their former first-round pick, Justin Fields. …
Read More »Bengals coach Zac Taylor on franchise-tagged Tee Higgins: He’s our ‘best chance to help us win a Super Bowl’
USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals expect to have Tee Higgins on their roster next year, even if it seems unlikely at the moment after Higgins requested a trade earlier this offseason. Head coach Zac Taylor said as much during the AFC coaches breakfast at the 2024 NFL Annual Meeting. “We’re excited for Tee to have a great year for us,” Taylor …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh will make Chargers a contender by stressing this basic and true fundamental of football
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Yes, Jim Harbaugh is quirky, even weird some might say. And his reputation for being difficult is well known around the NFL. But during his media time here at the NFL annual meetings, it became apparent the more he talked as to why he’s considered one of the best coaches anywhere. He gets it. Harbaugh …
Read More »Aiyuk posts cryptic message amid ongoing contract extension talks
Aiyuk posts cryptic message amid ongoing contract extension talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk’s contract extension saga took another turn on Monday after the 49ers star wide receiver posted a cryptic story to his Instagram account. In the post, Aiyuk added a caption with a dollar sign, talking head, bull, the poop emoji, and someone walking, …
Read More »NFL players seem irate after owners unanimously approve new rule that bans hip-drop tackles
The NFL’s owners made a dramatic change to the rulebook on Monday and it’s a change that most NFL players don’t seem too happy about. The owners unanimously voted to ban hip-drop tackles starting with the 2024 season. If a player get flagged for a hip-drop tackle, his team will get hit with a 15-yard penalty and the opponent will …
Read More »Sean Payton comfortable with Jarrett Stidham as starting QB for now, admits additions will come at position
USATSI LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Sean Payton is fully aware his quarterback room isn’t a finished product. After moving on from Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos have Jarrett Stidham in line to start and Ben DiNucci as the backup. Simply put, there’s going to be changes. “I would rather the angst be now than in September and October,” Payton …
Read More »Stetson Bennett update: Rams QB, who missed all of his rookie season, set to participate in offseason workouts
Quarterback Stetson Bennett was selected at No. 128 overall in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but his NFL experience took a turn when he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list just three days after the team’s first game. He was on the list for an undisclosed reason, not relating to an …
Read More »NFL to allow replay assistant to review roughing the passer, intentional grounding penalties
NFL penalties for roughing the passer and intentional grounding that were previously considered judgment calls for officials will be subject to replay challenges for the upcoming season. Such calls subject to review by a replay assistant must still be within objective parameters, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero — for instance, whether a quarterback was hit in the head on …
Read More »Sean McDermott content with Bills receiver room despite loss of Gabe Davis, Stefon Diggs ‘news’
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Buffalo Bills had to gut part of their championship contending roster as a result of salary cap compliance. One of the many areas affected on the team was the wide receiver room. Gabe Davis signed for $39 million elsewhere ($13 million a year) and Curtis Samuel came in for $24 million ($8 million a …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: What it would cost Broncos to trade into top 5 for QB as Sean Payton sounds open to idea
We’ve examined the cost of the Giants and Vikings trading up to nab a quarterback in the top-five picks, and now our attention turns to the Broncos. Fortunately for Denver, a trade up to No. 3 from No. 12 is less theoretical than most of the trade scenarios we’ve covered, as the 49ers did exactly that three years ago when …
Read More »Jets expect Aaron Rodgers to participate in offseason workouts
His vice presidential bid dead, Aaron Rodgers’ day job will keep him plenty busy until the start of the 2024 season. The Jets quarterback tore his left Achilles on the fourth offensive play of his tenure with the team, and he underwent surgery Sept. 13. He has spent his offseason at his home in California continuing a rehab that saw …
Read More »Seahawks remaking defense from the inside out through free agency
Eric Williams NFC West Writer The Seattle Seahawks moved on from established, foundational defenders like Bobby Wagner, Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs this offseason in favor of fresh blood on less-expensive deals. Now, it will be up to new head coach and defensive guru Mike Macdonald to meld this new group, making it into a more productive unit down the …
Read More »Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh says having No. 5 draft pick is like owning No. 1 when you have a great quarterback
Getty Images Next month’s NFL draft is widely expected to be quarterback-heavy at the top. The Chicago Bears are near-universally expected to be taking a quarterback with the first pick. The same is true of the Washington Commanders at No. 2. Most people even expect the New England Patriots to follow that up by selecting a quarterback with the third …
Read More »Broncos set to unveil new, fully redesigned uniforms: Three things to know about the upcoming release
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Denver Broncos are getting set to make a dramatic change to their uniforms. The Broncos announced Monday on social media that they’ll be wearing a new look for the 2024 season. The Broncos uniforms haven’t undergone any major changes since 1997 when they unveiled their current look. In the 27 years since …
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