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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 12:20 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo was traded Friday to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. Okposo becomes the Panthers’ second addition this week, with the defending Eastern Conference champions also trading for …

Mac Jones’ days with the New England Patriots appear to be numbered. The chance that Jones might get a fresh start under new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt appears to be minimal, as the team is fielding offers from other front offices about the 2021 first-round pick and is open to moving him, according …

Top six potential landing spots for Mac Jones originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Unsurprisingly, Mac Jones’ time in New England appears all but over. The 25-year-old quarterback is expected to be traded this offseason after three tumultuous years in Foxboro. Teams reportedly have called the Patriots recently inquiring about Jones’ availability, and some league executives believe New England could …

Mike Evans officially re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract extension. The star wide receiver then told reporters he’s “extremely confident” quarterback Baker Mayfield will follow suit. “I’m not 100 percent,” Evans said, per ESPN, “but he played really great for us last year, the city took him in, the players …

Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and we now have a full view of every pick that will be made later this spring. On Friday, the league announced its compensatory picks for this year’s draft, which includes 34 total selections spread across 14 teams.  For those a bit unfamiliar with the process, compensatory picks are awarded to …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Vegas Golden Knights got a blockbuster trade in under the wire on Friday, acquiring forward Tomas Hertl, a 2025 third-round pick and 2027 third-round choice from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick and forward David …

49ers weigh difficult receiver options with free agency looming originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two of the biggest items on the 49ers’ to-do list for the offseason pertain to their own wide receivers. First, the 49ers next week might have to make a decision on restricted free agent Jauan Jennings, whom the club would like to secure with …

The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing cornerback Patrick Peterson, ESPN reported Friday. The move clears $7 million in cap space for the Steelers, who signed the defensive back to a two-year, $14 million contract last offseason.  Peterson, who will be 34 at the start of the 2024 NFL season, totaled two interceptions, 11 passes defended and 42 combined tackles last season for …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 12:02 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Tyler Toffoli is on the move — again. The Winnipeg Jets acquired the veteran forward from the New Jersey Devils on Friday for a third-round draft pick in 2024 and a second-rounder in 2025. New Jersey retained 50% of Toffoli’s salary …

The New England Patriots will be deep in the weeds of the quarterback market this offseason as part of this new post-Bill Belichick world that is spinning in Foxborough. The Patriots are set to move on from their Week 1 starter from this past season in Mac Jones, as they are reportedly fielding calls from other teams who may be interested …

Star Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had a very characteristic response to comparisons between his relationship with Taylor Swift and that of Beatles frontman John Lennon and his second wife Yoko Ono, which many have attributed as a factor of the legendary band’s 1970 breakup. When Travis’ brother, recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, playfully ribbed Travis …

Report: Teams calling Pats about potential Mac Jones trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Mac Jones era in New England could be coming to an end in the near future. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots “appear open to trading” their 2021 first-round quarterback this offseason. Teams across the league have reportedly been calling New England …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 8, 2024, 03:05 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Matt Dumba from the Arizona Coyotes ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline to address an injury-depleted blue line, a source told ESPN. The Lightning sent a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Coyotes for Dumba and a 2025 seventh-round pick, …

Getty Images The Houston Texans and Dalton Schultz have agreed to a deal to keep the tight end around for the near future as the team announced his return Friday. CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms it’s a three-year deal. The contract is worth $36 million with $23.5 million guaranteed at signing, per NFL Media.  As a main target for quarterback C.J. Stroud, …

Though quarterback Trey Lance has yet to play a down in a regular-season game for the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones is holding on to his stock of the No. 3 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.  The Cowboys owner and general manager told reporters he doesn’t regret giving up a fourth-round pick to acquire Lance in a trade with …