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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce seemingly confirmed reports that Magic Johnson played a role in convincing Kliff Kingsbury to become the next Washington Commanders offensive coordinator after Kingsbury had reportedly agreed to fill the same role with the Raiders. NFL Media first reported that Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA legend who is now part of the …

Patriots 2024 free agent tracker: Live updates, news on veteran players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots might be one of the busiest teams in the NFL offseason. Not only do the Patriots have the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — their highest selection since 1993 — they also have the third-most salary …

Getty Images The 2024 NFL free agency period will send dozens and dozens of big names to the open market, where all 32 teams can begin contract negotiations on March 11. On Monday, meanwhile, 37 different veterans — including some starters like Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans — will officially have their contracts voided, setting …

Running back Mike Davis is officially calling it a career. Davis, whose birthday is on Monday, posted to social media that he’s officially retiring from the NFL. “As I turn 31 today, I sit back and look on my NFL career and how thankful I am to be [a part] of a brotherhood,” Davis posted. “This game has allowed me …

Getty Images LAS VEGAS — The Chicago Bears have a huge decision to make regarding the most important position in the NFL that seems to have so many people on different sides of the fence.  In a little over two months, the Bears front office will have to pick between keeping quarterback Justin Fields as its starter or move on …

The one-year deal that defensive end Marcus Davenport signed with the Vikings had four voidable years on it, lowering his cap number to $6.2 million for 2023. The deal, though, was scheduled to void Monday, adding $6.8 million of dead money to the Vikings’ 2024 cap. The Vikings renegotiated the void date on the deal over the weekend, Kevin Seifert …

Getty Images The 2024 NFL free agency period will send dozens and dozens of big names to the open market, where all 32 teams can begin contract negotiations on March 11. On Monday, meanwhile, 38 different veterans — including some starters like Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Mike Evans — will officially have their contracts voided, setting …

The Chicago Bears haven’t necessarily begun soliciting offers for quarterback Justin Fields, but other NFL teams began inquiring about a potential trade for the former first-round draft pick at this year’s Senior Bowl, according to Sports Illustrated. Pre-draft events, including the scouting combine, have often served as an unofficial catalyst for trade talks, and “those conversations” with other NFL teams …

Getty Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have several key free agents set to hit the open market at the start of the new league year, but the franchise appears set to ensure that at least one of them remains inside Raymond James Stadium. If the club utilizes the franchise tag in 2024, it is expected to be placed on star …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter There’s a strong dose of not just college football but SEC football in the Buccaneers’ new offensive coaching staff, starting with new coordinator Liam Coen spending the 2021 and 2023 seasons in the same role at Kentucky. New Bucs receivers coach Bryan McClendon will be making his NFL coaching debut in Tampa after a strong …

Should Patriots pursue QB Baker Mayfield in NFL free agency? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There are several different ways the New England Patriots could upgrade at quarterback this offseason. The easiest path is taking a QB with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. There are three top-tier quarterback prospects in the 2024 class — …

Getty Images Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has known to be an avid sports bettor since his playing days wrapped up. On Saturday, Bryant hit on one of the biggest bets of his life. In a post on X, Bryant showed off that he won $416,970.35 on a massive 13-leg college basketball parlay on Saturday. The former NFL …

USATSI In the years following Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson’s departure from the Dallas Cowboys after winning consecutive Super Bowl titles in the 1992 and 1993 seasons, his relationship with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones was icy and bitter. Today, their relationship has returned to it’s original, familial form thanks to Jones inducting Johnson into the Cowboys’ …

Getty Images Mike Evans has only ever played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his accomplished NFL career. But the star wide receiver is on track to test 2024 free agency after failing to strike a contract extension ahead of a key deadline Monday. While Evans could still land a new deal in Tampa Bay ahead of March 11, when …

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! When it comes to the NFL offseason, this week is usually the calm before the storm, so please enjoy it, because after this week, things likely won’t be calm again for the next three months.  As for today, since it’s Presidents’ Day, which we all know is the best day …