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We’re coming off a season in which Puka Nacua and Nico Collins each delivered WR1-level production at outrageously modest draft prices, so the viability of fantasy football sleepers at this position is not really an open question. If you require further convincing on this subject … well, then it’s possible you may need to repeat a few lower-level classes at …

How much should Drake Maye play in Patriots’ preseason opener? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots get to open their shiny new toy Thursday night. New England’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium represents the first opportunity for No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye to see live game action. While Maye has gotten …

The Eagles may have found a new way to unleash Jalen Carter on the NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Imagine Jalen Carter as an edge rusher? We know from the first month and a half of last season what the former Georgia star is capable of as an interior lineman. When he’s on, he’s so good it’s scary. All-pro …

The Giants get their preseason underway on Thursday night as they host the Detroit Lions in the first of three August games ahead of the regular season opener on Sept. 8. Here are five things to watch during the preseason… Position battles, especially in the secondary There are some ongoing battles for starting roles, especially in the secondary, where only …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Bill Belichick never wanted the New England Patriots to look like this. The former coach and owner Robert Kraft always seemed to have a coaching succession plan, from Josh McDaniels to Jerod Mayo. The Patriots even seemed to try to have a succession plan in place for Tom Brady at quarterback, from Matt Cassel to …

Jalen Carter had a strong rookie season on the interior of the Eagles defensive line and the team’s plans for his second season may include a more expansive role under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The Eagles have experimented with Carter playing snaps on the edge of the defensive front as a way to get him on the field with …

Dante Miller #25 and the New York Giants host the Detroit Lions tonight in their preseason opener. (Luke Hales/Getty Images) The drought was the very worst… but football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. Tonight, the season kicks off with a double header: the Carolina Panthers visit the New England Patriots, and the Detroit Lions take on …

The Jets activated receiver Mike Williams from the active/physically unable to perform list Wednesday after he passed his physical, the team announced. Williams, who signed with the Jets in March, tore his ACL while playing for the Chargers against the Vikings in Week 3 last season. In seven seasons with the Chargers, Williams caught 309 balls for 4,806 yards while …

The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens has been dealt a setback in his quest to make the NFL in his own right. Terique Owens was waived/injured by the 49ers today. Owens has a small fracture on his right hand and is expected to be out for five to seven weeks, according to Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. …

Surviving Camp with Jalyx Hunt, Part 2: Learning from a former Pro Bowler originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the next few weeks of Eagles training camp, we’ll be catching up weekly with third-round defensive end Jalyx Hunt from Houston Christian. We’ll be tracking his progress as the small school product acclimates to life in the NFL. Part 1: …

The Packers still are in search of a kicker. Rookie Alex Hale became the fifth kicker in the competition, signing Wednesday. He joins Greg Joseph and Anders Carlson on the 90-player roster after the Packers waived rookie James Turner last week. Joseph and Carlson were a combined 1-of-4 into a stiff wind Tuesday. Hale went 27-of-34 on field goals during …

Mitchell Wilcox and the New England Patriots play the carolina Panthers in the NFL preseason opener tonight. (Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) The drought was the very worst… but football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. Tonight, the season kicks off with a double header: the Carolina Panthers visit the New England Patriots, and the …

Kickers such as the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker will be all by themself when they kick off under the NFL’s new rules on the play. (Kirby Lee / Getty Images) To get up to speed on the dramatic change to NFL kickoffs this season, everyone is in for an education — players, coaches, officials and millions of fans. With that in …

A familiar face worked out for the 49ers at their facility on Wednesday. Videos from the team’s practice session showed Chosen on the practice field catching passes and exchanging pleasantries with members of the 49ers. Chosen spent last season with the Dolphins and caught four passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. Chosen has also played for the Jets, Panthers, …

The Colts will be without Josh Downs for the rest of the preseason. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the receiver suffered a high-ankle sprain that will keep him out for four-to-six weeks. That means he could be ready for the start of the regular season. Rapoport noted that the Colts’ hope is Downs’ recovery will be on the shorter …