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It took nearly two years, but the NFLPA’s request for improved playing surfaces has been granted. Specifically, their request to eradicate slit film turf has been answered after the Cincinnati Bengals announced on Thursday that they are replacing their turf ahead of the 2024 season.  The Bengals, who were the last NFL team that used slit film turf, are moving …

With the NFL Scouting Combine on the horizon, scouts are putting asterisks beside their favorite prospects to prepare for meetings that will take place in Indianapolis. Although these “pet cats” can fall outside the first round, the 2024 draft class features several of my top prospects who should come off the board on Day 1. With a few days left …

It took nearly 18 months, but Matt Araiza is finally back in the NFL. The player known as “Punt God” has agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to his sports agency.  Araiza was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, but he didn’t end up playing a single down with the team. Just four months after …

Matt Eberflus announces Chris Morgan promotion at Chicago Bears press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears finalized their coaching staff on Wednesday, but on Thursday head coach Matt Eberflus shared an update. Offensive line coach Chris Morgan earned a promotion and will now work as the team’s run game coordinator in addition to coaching up the OL …

Bijan Robinson led all rookie running backs in both rushing and total yards in 2023, and he has his sights on an even bigger mark heading into Year 2. “I want 2,000 yards rushing,” the Atlanta Falcons standout recently told Sports Illustrated. “I know those are big expectations. What we can do as an offense — with all the weapons, …

The Chargers announced four more additions to Jim Harbaugh’s coaching staff on Thursday. One of those additions was the previously reported hiring of former Chargers center Nick Hardwick as the team’s assistant offensive line coach. Hardwick played 11 seasons and started 146 games for the Chargers after being selected in the third round in 2004. Two other former NFL players …

The New York Giants have several big decision to make before the start of free agency and one of those will involve Xavier McKinney.  The Giants’ starting safety just played out the final year of his rookie contract, which means if the team can’t reach a deal with McKinney over the next few weeks, then the 24-year-old is going to …

Matt Araiza is back in the NFL. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Former Buffalo Bills Punter Matt Araiza has signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, his agency JL Sports announced Thursday. This comes after no criminal charges were filed in a gang rape case involving the 23-year-old. A civil suit against him was dropped in December. “We are …

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst Once one NFL season ends, a new one begins almost immediately.  The Super Bowl ended just under two weeks ago and bettors have already turned their attention toward the NFL Draft.  And since the draft is on the horizon, that means the combine is right around the corner. As a matter of fact, the …

Getty Images The LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan NBA GOAT debate is a never ending one. While many in the city of Chicago naturally choose Jordan, a Bulls legend, Bears quarterback Justin Fields has a different opinion.  “I like LeBron,” Fields said during “The 33rd Team” podcast. “I like LeBron over M.J.” Fields saying this while a member of a …

The Chicago Bears are blessed with controlling the top of the NFL Draft for the second year in a row. Last year, they traded out of the first overall pick, sending it to the Carolina Panthers and dropping down to the ninth overall pick. The Panthers went on to select Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, and his and Carolina’s struggles resulted …

Taylor Swift traveled halfway across the world to cheer on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. Now, Kelce is returning the favor.  The superstar tight end was spotted in Australia arm-in-arm with Swift at the Sydney Zoo on Thursday. Swift is performing a series of concerts in Sydney this weekend as part of the international …

Bears quarterback Justin Fields is looking for clarity about his future with the team, but he didn’t get it from offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Thursday. Waldron held his first press conference since being hired and the team’s quarterback plans were a leading topic of conversation. Waldron did not give away any of the team’s thoughts about keeping Fields or …

USATSI The NFL Competition Committee brought in two new members: Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. They replaced Ron Rivera and Mike Vrabel, both of whom were fired by the Commanders and Titans, respectively, after the 2023 season. McDermott and McVay join the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Tomlin as the only head coaches on the …

After Johnny Manziel got cut by the Cleveland Browns in March 2016, it quickly became clear that he had no plans on trying to make a return to the NFL with another team. Instead of looking for a new NFL job, Manziel went into party mode after he was released.  During a recent interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” …