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The first week of NFL free agency didn’t disappoint, as several big names went off the board in one of the busiest starts in recent memory. Some of the biggest moves include Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Burns getting traded to the New York Giants, Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney heading to the Green Bay Packers …

49ers keep O-line intact, will use draft to add necessary depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The line for the NFL’s second-ranked offense will remain intact. The 49ers, who piled up 491 points and 6,773 total yards, assured the return of their five best offensive linemen with an agreement Friday for veteran guard Jon Feliciano to stick around …

The significant moves of the NFL’s free agency period have, for the most part, already happened. The first few days of this week at the start of the new league year is where all the action happens, and where most of the best players that will change teams during the offseason, find their new landing spots. That’s where we are …

The Cowboys have released receiver Michael Gallup and released linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with a failed physical designation, the team announced. Both moves were expected. The Cowboys had given Gallup permission to seek a trade, but, also as expected, no one wanted to take on his contract. Gallup had three years remaining on his current deal with cap hits of …

The Giants have added a veteran offensive lineman. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, New York has agreed to terms with Aaron Stinnie. Stinnie, 30, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 with the Titans. He was with the club until midway through the 2019 season when he was waived and the Buccaneers claimed him. He had been …

The Panthers have created a bit more cap space to use this offseason. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they did that by adjusting the contract of linebacker Shaq Thompson. The team has reduced his base pay to $3.1 million, which includes $1.7 million in guaranteed money. With that change in place, the Panthers have $3 million more in …

The Steelers decided to move on from quarterback Kenny Pickett. The Eagles decided to move him in. Almost as surprising as Pittsburgh’s pivot from Pickett (and Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky) to Russell Wilson is Philadelphia’s decision to embrace the 2022 first-round pick. His skillset doesn’t mesh seamlessly with the abilities of starter Jalen Hurts, making the transition from QB1 …

The Giants added some depth to their offensive line on Friday by signing guard Aaron Stinnie to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Stinnie, 30, was an undrafted free agent out of James Madison who spent the last three-and-a-half years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting in 11 games last season. He essentially replaces Ben Bredeson, who coincidentally …

The 49ers have made a signing to bolster their special teams. Chase Lucas has signed with the 49ers on a one-year contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Although Lucas is listed as a cornerback, last season he didn’t play a single snap on defense. However, he got on the field for 230 special teams plays and did good …

Why Pats shouldn’t overlook J.J. McCarthy in first round originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots could find their next franchise quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Either UNC’s Drake Maye or LSU’s Jayden Daniels is expected to arrive in Foxboro via the third overall pick. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy hasn’t been linked to New England as often. …

The Panthers are signing free agent safety Jordan Fuller to a one-year deal, Joe Person of TheAthletic.com reports. Fuller, 26, spent his first four seasons with the Rams after they made him a sixth-round pick. In 2023, Fuller played all 17 games and totaled 94 tackles, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and eight pass breakups. It was a bounce-back season …

Heading into today’s massive 14-game slate, one of the major storylines we’re following is: Who will win the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference? As it stands now, the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings both have 72 points; the Isles are given the tiebreaker in the standings right now as they have a higher points percentage, but …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 15, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Inside the Tampa Bay Lightning’s gym, there’s a team photo taken at the 2022 Stadium Series in Nashville. Every time coach Jon Cooper sees it, he marvels at how much can change in the span of two years. “Of the 23 guys in that picture, …

The Titans have moved on from one of their offensive linemen. Tennessee announced on Friday that the club has released left tackle Andre Dillard. Dillard, 28, signed with the Titans last offseason on a three-year deal but struggled through the 2023 season. He appeared in 16 games with 10 starts playing 562 offensive snaps. He was on the field for …

The Bears signed receiver/return specialist Dante Pettis to a one-year contract Friday, the team announced. Pettis, 28, spent the 2022 season with the Bears, appearing in all 17 games with seven starts. He caught 19 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 37 yards on two carries and averaged 9.1 yards on 18 punt returns. He did not …