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‘The comparison is always going to be there:’ Why Cam Jurgens is perfectly suited to follow a legend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Let’s be honest. He’ll always be The Guy Who Replaced Jason Kelce. Even if he makes a bunch of Pro Bowls, plays 10 years and turns into one of the NFL’s top centers. That’s just the …

After a rookie season lost to the non-football injury/illness list, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett has been back in the fold. With starter Matthew Stafford getting a day off on the first day of padded practices, Bennett and primary backup Jimmy Garoppolo got more work. Following Monday’s practice, Rams coach Sean McVay praised one specific aspect of Bennett’s game — his …

Josh Sweat explains mindset and new number after roller-coaster offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia During a roller-coaster offseason filled with questions about his future and swirling trade speculation Josh Sweat decided to change his jersey number from 94 to 19. But it wasn’t all that deep. “Shoot, I just needed a change, man,” Sweat said. “Just like when …

Taysom Hill has never had a clearly defined position during his eight seasons with the Saints, and he won’t have one this year either. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the Saints expect Hill to remain a jack of all trades, and Allen made clear that quarterback remains one of the positions Hill will play. “He’s gonna do a lot …

When Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract but said that he would take part in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. His feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not in uniform when the Patriots took the field for their first …

After cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL last week, the Vikings have added a veteran to their secondary. According to multiple reports, Minnesota is signing Bobby McCain. McCain, 30, formerly played under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores when they were both with the Dolphins. McCain spent most of last season with the Giants. He appeared in 10 games, mostly …

The Browns have made a pair of moves along their offensive line. Cleveland announced on Monday that the team has placed center Brian Allen on injured reserve and signed guard Zack Johnson. Allen, 28, suffered a calf injury on the third day of Cleveland’s training camp. He signed with the Browns in May after spending his first six seasons with …

Last year, Tom Brady learned (as every former player does) that the NFL moved right along without. This year, Brady won’t be able to look away from the fact that players who aren’t as good as he is are playing, and he’s not. How good could Brady be? Former Patriots offensive coordinator and Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis, appearing …

Veteran defensive end Samson Ebukam won’t be part of the Colts’ plans for a while. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Ebukam tore his Achilles during Sunday’s practice. Ebukam will likely miss the entire 2024 season as a result. Ebukam signed a three-year deal with the Colts in 2023 and started every game last season. He had 57 tackles, …

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has not announced the plan for quarterback Caleb Williams in the Hall of Fame Game, but Williams knows what he’d like to do against the Texans in Canton, Ohio on Thursday night. Williams told reporters on Monday that “it’s pretty awesome” to be at the Hall of Fame and that he “would love to get …

Lions receiver Jameson Williams began to make his mark after returning from his suspension last season, finishing the year with 24 catches for 354 yards with a touchdown. Then he was a playmaker in the postseason, too, catching six passes for 79 yards with a touchdown. He also had a 42-yard touchdown run in the NFC Championship Game. As the …

49ers defensive end Drake Jackson will not return during training camp, coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. Jackson began camp on the active/physically unable to perform list after undergoing patellar tendon surgery. Shanahan said he does not have a timeline for Jackson to return. “We’ve got to see how rehab continues to go but definitely not any time in camp,” Shanahan …

As Deshaun Watson enters the third year of a five-year, $46 million-per-year, fully guaranteed contract, the Browns are still waiting for a return on their investment. G.M. Andrew Berry believes it can happen. If Watson remains able to play. Asked by reporters on Monday to explain what gives him confidence regarding Watson’s ability to play at an elite level, Berry …

Wide receiver Allen Lazard made the jump from the Packers to the Jets before quarterback Aaron Rodgers did last year, but any hope that they’d recapture the chemistry they had in Green Bay died quickly. Rodgers tore his Achilles four snaps into the season and Lazard struggled to produce at all with the team’s other quarterbacks. Lazard was a healthy …

Veteran receiver James Washington faces an uphill battle to play in the NFL again, but he is getting a chance. The Falcons are signing Washington, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Washington spent two seasons with Falcons wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard in Pittsburgh. Washington has played only two games the past two seasons, with his last coming on Dec. …