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The Miami Dolphins’ decision to release four-time Pro Bowl and 2020 First-Team All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard makes dollars and sense when it comes to the salary cap.  The team is currently projected to be $24.8 million over the 2024 base salary cap of $255.4 million, according to OverTheCap.com. However, Howard’s eight-time Pro Bowl defensive backfield teammate of one season, Jalen Ramsey, is …

‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Ep. 3 and 4 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Episodes three and four of “The Dynasty”, Apple TV+’s 10-part series chronicling the New England Patriots’ unprecedented 20-year run of success, were released Friday. Episode 3 focuses on the late stages of the Patriots’ historic playoff run in 2001, specifically the AFC Championship …

Feb 23, 2024, 07:32 PM ET MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-60, has died. He was 91. The Canadiens announced Talbot’s death Friday morning after multiple media outlets reported the news. Born in Quebec on July 11, 1932, Talbot played 17 seasons in the NHL with five teams …

The Bengals’ locker room received a D grade, ranking in a tie for 25th among the 32 teams, in the NFLPA’s survey that solicited feedback from players. The team is doing something about it this year. The Bengals’ locker room at Paycor Stadium is undergoing a makeover, Geoff Hobson of the team website reports. The project, which began after the …

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will not attend next week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, per ESPN.  McCarthy cited workload capacity and time efficiency as the reason for him staying in Dallas, as he and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer continue to set the staff and changes to the scheme.  “Zim and I will have a full week together here and …

Caleb Williams to enter NFL draft without an agent: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago USC quarterback Caleb Williams will not hire an NFLPA-approved agent ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to a list the NFL sent to teams, and a congruent report from NBC Sports’ Mike Florio. “The list of draft-eligible players and their agents, published by …

Here’s what the Bears’ cap space looks like after a league-wide $30 million increase originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL informed teams on Friday the cap number for 2024 is set at $255.4 million, which is a $30.6 million increase from the 2023 season. With that, the Bears have the third-most cap space in the league with about …

Getty Images After an impressive season with the Los Angeles Rams, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson isn’t leaving Tinseltown. The veteran agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $5 million to remain with the Rams, according to NFL Media. Robinson, according to Spotrac, signed a one-year, $1,165,000 contract with the Rams last offseason. In 16 games played, he caught 26 passes for …

The Miami Dolphins’ star-studded defensive backfield of four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard and seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey is no more. The Dolphins informed Howard, who had three years remaining on his five-year, $90 million contract, that they’re releasing him at the start of the NFL’s new league year, CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson confirms. …

Demarcus Robinson is sticking around Los Angeles. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Robinson has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the Rams for 2024. Robinson became a key contributor for Los Angeles’ offense in the second half of the 2023 season. He finished the year with 26 catches for 371 yards with four touchdowns. He also took …

The Cowboys have hired Cristian Garcia as a defensive quality control coach, Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News reports. He will help returning Cowboys defensive backs coach Al Harris with the secondary, per Gehlken. Garcia ended last season as the Commanders’ interim defensive backs coach after changes to Ron Rivera’s defensive staff. Garcia worked with new Cowboys defensive line …

Every NFL offseason, mock drafts captivate fans eager for the next crop of high-profile rookies to find their new homes. But so often the exercise overlooks the fact that free agency comes first — and often ends up reshaping certain draft priorities. So what if we applied the mock draft format to free agency? Below, we’ve done just that, imagining …

USATSI A.J. Brown heard enough offseason fodder and wanted to set the record straight (if there was a record to begin with). Brown wants to be with the Philadelphia Eagles plain and simple, making sure his voice was heard when he called into SportsRadio WIP on Friday afternoon.  “I have no problem. I want to be here, it’s as simple as …

NFL increases 2024 salary cap to $255.4M in historic spike originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NFL teams will have some extra money to spend this season. The league announced that its 2024 salary cap will be $255.4 million per team next season. The number marks a $30-plus million jump from the 2023 salary cap, which was $224.8 million. …

As Antonio Pierce prepares for his first season as the Las Vegas Raiders’ full-time coach, he is counting on two experienced former head coaches to help guide him. The Raiders announced their full staff Friday, and former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is the assistant head coach and ex-Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin is the senior offensive assistant. Lewis led …