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A report circulated Tuesday that LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels doesn’t want to play for the New England Patriots — who own the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — with “playing conditions” cited as a reason for the notion. Daniels promptly shut down that rumor Tuesday, posting to X that the report is “cap” — slang for untrue. …

The Dolphins announced three roster moves Tuesday. The release of linebacker Jerome Baker and defensive back Keion Crossen previously were reported. Baker, though, was released with a failed physical, the team announced. Baker’s release saves $9.8 million in cap space, and Crossen’s departure fees up $3 million. The Dolphins, who must be cap compliant by March 13, remain roughly $18 …

USATSI Another notable name is slated to enter free agency. Calvin Ridley, a 1,000-yard receiver for the Jaguars last season, is expected to become a free agent with Jacksonville using its franchise tag on linebacker Josh Allen.  The 29-year-old will surely have a robust market if he become a free agent. After missing the entire 2022 season, Ridley enjoyed his …

USATSI There aren’t many players in the 2024 free agent class with better timing than Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pittman totaled his first 100-catch season in 2023 at age 26 during his contract year. The 109 catches he totaled were fifth-most in the NFL this past season and rank as tied for fourth-most in a single season …

The Edmonton Oilers placed veteran forward Sam Gagner on waivers Tuesday, potentially clearing roster space for a deal leading up to Friday’s NHL trade deadline. Gagner, 34, has five goals and 10 points in 27 games this season, averaging 10:14 time on ice. He is in his third tour with Edmonton after signing a one-year, two-way deal worth $775,000 in …

The Colts signed center Jack Anderson to a contract extension Tuesday, the team announced. Anderson, 25, played one game last season, seeing action on six special teams snaps. The Bills made Anderson a seventh-round pick in 2021, and he spent part of his rookie season on their practice squad before the Eagles signed him. He appeared in two games, with …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter For as much has been made of this year’s quarterback draft class, the free-agent class could be just as intriguing. Even with the Denver Broncos releasing Russell Wilson and Baker Mayfield waiting for a new deal, Kirk Cousins headlines this year’s class. He is the first domino that needs to fall before all the others, …

The New England Patriots are taking a half-measure toward retaining pending free agent safety Kyle Dugger since they are placing the transition tag on him, according to CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.  There are a few critical differences between the transition tag, which is being used on Dugger, instead of the usual franchise tag. One key difference is …

USATSI There aren’t many players in the 2024 free agent class with better timing than Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pittman totaled his first 100-catch season in 2023 at age 26 during his contract year. The 109 catches he totaled were fifth-most in the NFL this past season and rank as tied for fourth-most in a single season …

Joel Klatt College Football Analyst The NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, serving as an important benchmark in the draft process as we saw many exciting things happen over the weekend. Like many, I used to think that the combine was a made-for-TV event that many NFL talent evaluators didn’t care for, outside of the interviews. But my opinion …

Report: Patriots exec wants to ‘stockpile’ picks in 2024 Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will have the opportunity to select a potential franchise quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. And as our Phil Perry reported Monday, if they feel strongly enough about USC’s Caleb Williams, UNC’s Drake Maye and …

Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks welcomed a new head coach in Mike Macdonald this offseason. Now they’re kicking off a defensive overhaul, on Tuesday releasing both Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, their starting duo of Pro Bowl safeties, according to NFL Media. Adams, 28, and Diggs, 31, have a combined six career Pro Bowl nods, with the former also …

Free agency is on the horizon around the NFL, even though some players are awaiting to see whether they’ll hit the open market. Some free agents will have the franchise tag placed on them in the days leading up to free agency, giving teams more time to negotiate long-term deals with the player while keeping them under team control for …

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil will have a disciplinary hearing Wednesday for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn on Monday night. Pospisil faces an extended suspension after hitting Dunn from behind during the third period of the Flames’ 4-2 home loss, contact that Kraken coach Dave Hakstol called “garbage” after the game. Pospisil was assessed a game misconduct and ejected …

Purdy shares uplifting first social media post after Super Bowl loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Per usual, Brock Purdy is trying to stay positive after the 49ers’ heartbreaking Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 24-year-old quarterback shared an encouraging message to his teammates, the NFL world and, of course, the 49ers Faithful in …