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Steelers rookie Roman Wilson avoids serious injury

Steelers rookie receiver Roman Wilson required a cart from the field during Tuesday’s practice. Fortunately for him, and for the Steelers, Wilson’s left ankle sprain is not serious. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Wilson is week to week and will miss some time but will be “OK.” The Steelers made Wilson a third-round pick in April, and he was …

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Bears extend D.J. Moore for four years

Last year, he got traded. This year, he’s getting paid. Bears receiver D.J. Moore has agreed to a four-year extension. It has a base value of $110 million with $82.6 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. That’s a new-money average of $27.5 million. Moore had two years left on his prior contract. He was due to make …

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Bears and receiver DJ Moore agree to 4-year, $110 million extension

Receiver DJ Moore and the Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal guarantees $82.6 million to the six-year veteran and is the largest contract in franchise history. Only Justin Jefferson and A.J. Brown have received more with their recent extensions. The $110 million value is the fifth-highest among NFL receivers, …

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Rams are testing their new kicker and new NFL kickoff rule at same time

Stanford kicker Joshua Karty impressed at the NFL combine. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press) A few years ago, the NFL changed parameters for conversion kicks, moving them back to the 15-yard line for a 33-yard attempt. This season, there will be new XFL-inspired kickoff rules that have special teams coordinators scrambling to adapt. Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty is comfortable …

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Ryan Poles on DJ Moore extension: He is a cornerstone of our franchise

The Bears made official the signing of receiver DJ Moore to a four-year extension, announcing it Tuesday night. The $110 million extension is the largest in team history, and the $82.6 million in guarantees is third among NFL receivers. Moore, 27, made 96 receptions for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season in Chicago, arriving as part of …

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Bucs OG Sua Opeta injured knee at Tuesday’s practice

Buccaneers offensive lineman Sua Opeta injured his knee in Tuesday night’s practice. Coach Todd Bowles was uncertain the severity immediately after practice. “I’ve got to go in and see how bad,” Bowles said, via video from pewterreport.com. Opeta was competing with Ben Bredeson for the starting left guard job, which was left vacant by Aaron Stinnie’s departure for the Giants …

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Marshawn Kneeland will get more opportunities after Sam Williams’ injury

The Cowboys had high hopes for defensive end Sam Williams this season. Those ended Sunday when Williams tore an ACL and MCL, ending his season. “That’s a really tough break,” Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said, via Joseph Hoyt of lonestarlive.com. “Especially for him. Because he was clearly going to be a primary contributor.” Even before Williams’ injury, second-round pick …

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Tua & Love get extended, plus 6 quasi-baked takes before the NFL preseason

This embedded content is not available in your region. The NFL preseason is just days away and the 2024 season right around the corner, but Nate Tice and Matt Harmon have been stewing with some half-baked NFL takes they’ve been tinkering with off-season. After kicking off the podcast discussing a pair of quarterback extensions in the deals for Tua Tagovailoa …

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Lenoir uses clever analogy to describe Greenlaw’s 49ers impact

Lenoir uses clever analogy to describe Greenlaw’s 49ers impact originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Dre Greenlaw recovers from a torn Achilles, new San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is filling in next to Fred Warner on defense during 49ers training camp. Campbell appears to be fitting in well with his new team thus far, but 49ers cornerback Deommodore …

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Juice isn’t concerned about Purdy after QB’s interceptions in camp

Juice isn’t concerned about Purdy after QB’s interceptions in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Tuesday was a tough day for Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense, but Kyle Juszczyk isn’t worried. The All-Pro fullback spoke to the media on Tuesday after Purdy threw four interceptions over a span of eight plays and shared his …

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Kay Adams: Pats defense can’t be top 5 without Matthew Judon

Kay Adams: Pats defense can’t be top 5 without Matthew Judon originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots may have to start preparing to play without star outside linebacker Matthew Judon this season. Judon was not present at Tuesday’s practice amid his contract dispute with the organization. His absence came one day after he had animated discussions …

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