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NFL franchise tag window will give Bears clarity on two fronts heading into free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL offseason officially started Tuesday when the tag window opened up. From Tuesday, February 20, until March 5, teams can place the franchise tag or transition tag on players whose contracts are set to expire. Teams usually wait …

Best free agent quarterbacks in 2024: Ranking the top 10, projected value, team fits originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s time to start diving into free agency. Every offseason, teams are jockeying to fill the most important position in football — whether that be adding a veteran starter, rookie project or career backup. Quarterback is the spot that has …

There’s plenty of focus on the quarterback position as the offseason gets underway in Atlanta, but there is also attention being paid to those who will be on the receiving end of passes. Wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard hasn’t been with the team long, but he’s spent enough time going over film to know that Drake London is the clear …

New England Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater announced his retirement on Tuesday after 16 seasons and three Super Bowl wins with the team. The 38-year-old reflected on his career in a lengthy statement released via the Patriots. It began and ended with nods to his father, former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Jackie Slater, who was inducted into the Pro …

NFL draft expert has Bears loading up on offense in pre-Combine mock originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL Combine is one week away, and it’s there that the NFL world will get together to lay their eyes on hundreds of incoming rookies. The Combine also affords teams the opportunity to speak with players one-on-one to get a sense …

Justin Fields follows Falcons players amid speculation he unfollowed the Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Speculation rose Monday about Bears quarterback Justin Fields unfollowing the team’s social media account on Instagram. It’s unknown whether or not he followed the account in the first place, but he doesn’t follow it now. Whether or not that’s a sign, fans are …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by Mike Golic Jr. from DraftKings to discuss what the vibe is for the USC quarterback and whether he is still the top signal caller in the 2024 NFL Draft. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] …

Odds skyrocket for Bears to draft Caleb Williams amid Justin Fields’ suspicious IG activity originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Odds that Justin Fields will be under center for the Bears next season have taken another dip. Social media went into a frenzy this week when fans noticed that Fields does not follow the official Chicago Bears Instagram account. On …

Tom Brady is currently having it both ways. That won’t last much longer. Last year, Brady struck a deal to become a minority owner of the Raiders. The NFL has not yet approved the transaction, due in large part to concerns about the sweetheart deal Brady was getting. In the interim, Brady is able to do things he can’t do …

We know by now that modern athletes use social media to send messages. Bears quarterback Justin Fields potentially has sent a message to the team that might be trading him. Via Jenna Lemoncelli of the New York Post, Fields no longer follows the Bears on Instagram. Surely, Fields is trying to say something. He might be expressing disapproval of the …

Former UCLA special teams player Matthew Slater announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 16 seasons with the New England Patriots. (Adam Hunger / Associated Press) Matthew Slater was a game changer in the NFL. He could be one in retirement as well. The former Servite and UCLA standout announced his retirement Tuesday after 16 seasons, all with …

Is Matthew Slater a Hall of Famer? Ex-Patriot has one powerful advocate originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Slater retired Tuesday as arguably the greatest player ever at his position. Will that be enough to earn him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? The former New England Patriots special teamer boasts an impressive resume, with 10 …

NFL expert views Patriots as ‘best team fit’ for these two free agents originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL free agency is not far away. The legal tampering period begins March 11, with the free agent market officially opening two days later. The New England Patriots figure to be an active team in free agency thanks to their $69.5 …

AFC EAST New England Patriots – Remaking the offensive personnel New England may only have two starting-caliber players at the offensive fantasy positions under contract for the 2024 season: running back Rhamondre Stevenson and slot receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas. I like both guys for what they are — Douglas impressed me as a man-coverage beater from the inside — but …

49ers won’t use franchise tag; Jennings RFA tender decision looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Beginning on Tuesday until March 5, each NFL team is allowed to use its franchise tag to hold contractual control over their top free agent on a one-year deal. Again, the 49ers will sit this one out. They do not have anyone who …