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2024 NFL Combine: Caleb Williams believed to be first invitee to decline medical exams, still attend event

INDIANAPOLIS – Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, is attending the NFL Combine without doing medical examinations with teams, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. One league source believes Williams is the first combine invitee to attend the event after declining the medical exams, which are typically considered to be one of the most essential …

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Cowboys OT Tyron Smith reportedly unlikely to return in free agency

The Dallas Cowboys appear to be moving on from Tyron Smith after 13 seasons. The 33-year-old is “unlikely” to return to his longtime team once free agency starts, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday. Smith will reportedly be “highly coveted” by teams in the market for an offensive tackle. Smith is the Cowboys’ longest tenured player. The news of …

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Report: 49ers plan to promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant head coach

Report: 49ers plan to promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are planning to promote Nick Sorensen to fill their open defensive coordinator position and hire former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their new assistant head coach, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday …

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Caps’ Evgeny Kuznetsov can practice, program monitors return

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov was cleared Saturday to resume practicing while entering the follow-up care phase of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Kuznetsov has missed 12 games since entering the program Feb. 6. His return to play will be determined by program administrators. It’s unclear why the 31-year-old Kuznetsov entered the program. Teams are not told …

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Canucks sign Elias Pettersson to eight-year, $92.8M extension

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 2, 2024, 11:25 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Star center Elias Pettersson and the Vancouver Canucks have agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $92.8 million, ending speculation about his future with the franchise. Pettersson, 25, has 75 points in 62 games this season, including 29 goals. Over six NHL seasons, the center …

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49ers hire Nick Sorensen as new defensive coordinator, also add Brandon Staley, per report

USATSI The reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers have reportedly found their new defensive coordinator after parting ways with Steve Wilks following the Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. ESPN reports that the 49ers plan to promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, and also add former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley to their staff.  Sorensen served as …

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