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Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Miami’s offseason – which includes capitalizing on the current talent on its roster. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to take a look at one big question facing the Miami Dolphins this offseason, and it’s, how do you get more juice out of the squeeze? The Dolphins have been …

Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil underwent an offseason procedure, but it doesn’t sound like it should sideline him for any significant amount of time. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Tunsil had knee surgery to clean up an issue that had popped up during the season. Rapoport adds that Tunsil should make a “swift” recovery. Tunsil started 14 games this …

Steelers leave door open for Justin Fields trade as they look for QB competition originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago INDIANAPOLIS — Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan didn’t divulge about his plan to add quarterback competition alongside Kenny Pickett this offseason. While other general managers and coaches have expanded on the type of signal-caller they will be searching for …

Scoring was down in the NFL to 43.5 points per game, and the NFL attributes more backup quarterbacks starting games as one of three reasons for that. The league saw 66 different quarterbacks start for teams this season. One way to protect quarterbacks (and increase scoring) is to change the grounding rules, something the Competition Committee is considering. The league …

The biggest question of the Steelers offseason has to do with how they’ll handle the quarterback position and somewhere behind that is what they’ll do regarding their option on running back Najee Harris’ contract for the 2025 season. Picking up the option would set Harris up to make $6.79 million during his fifth NFL season. Harris has posted 3,269 rushing …

Jordan Schultz reports Bears, Jaylon Johnson ‘inching closer’ to an extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the major boxes the Bears must check this offseason is bringing back Jaylon Johnson. Recently, NFL insider Jordan Schultz provided new, key insights into where the Bears and Johnson stand in their negotiations for an extension. Remember, those talks stalled during …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and senior NFL insider Charles Robinson discuss the rumors that some NFL teams are souring on the North Carolina quarterback, and the former favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick could fall in the first round. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple …

Colorado star Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, giving him 100 points in 61 games this season, as the Avalanche beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 on Thursday night. MacKinnon scored his 36th goal with 2:28 left in the third period, sending a wrist shot between Petr Mrazek’s legs. He joins Peter Stastny (7), Joe Sakic (6), Michel …

The NFL has reportedly tested optical technology to track first downs in multiple games, including at February’s Super Bowl. If approved and implemented, the technology would replace the long outdated and oft-criticized system of sideline chain crews that invites human error and guesswork into high-stakes first-down measurements. This is according to multiple reports from the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, …

Odds for Justin Fields to land with the Falcons shoot up … again originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One day after the Falcons’ odds to land Justin Fields took a commanding lead over the rest of the field, they shot up … again. Indeed, the betting odds shifted from -300 to -425 for Fields to land in his hometown …

Potential 49ers NFL Draft target wows with historic 10-yard split originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A potential 49ers draft target put on a historic performance at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson — who ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. mocked to the 49ers at No. 31 overall in …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 1, 2024, 12:11 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin on Thursday night in a three-way trade that also involved the Carolina Hurricanes. Anaheim received Toronto’s 2025 third-round pick and retained 50% of Lyubushkin’s salary. Carolina received a 2024 sixth-round pick to retain 50% of …

INDIANAPOLIS — They tried to prevent this. They tried to circumvent this. And they tried to, at bare minimum, vent about this. An offseason later, an NFL running backs’ Zoom meeting seems only to have accomplished that third objective. Last July, NFLPA executive vice president Austin Ekeler helped organize a live call for a position group that felt undervalued and …

The first day of on-field drills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis saw defensive linemen, edge rushers and linebackers take the stage in Indianapolis. A handful of prospects elevated their stock with strong performances while others sent scouts back to the tape.  Here are some of the winners and losers from Thursday’s on-field drills in Indianapolis, starting with a look at …

Alexander Mattison didn’t have the season some fantasy football players were expecting. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings will likely have a new starting running back for the third time in three years. The team informed Alexander Mattison on Thursday they will release him after a single season as their starting running back, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. …