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Why did NFL stars gather in June to play chess? It all began with Amari Cooper’s vision

Kyler Murray considered his lost pawn and strategized his next move. But before Murray advanced his queen, Cleveland Browns receiver Amari Cooper extended a hand across the chessboard. “You won,” Cooper told the Arizona Cardinals quarterback at a Dallas-area arena on June 22. “I blundered it.” “For real?” Murray asked. “Damn, how I did that? Wowwww,” Cooper said. “I blundered …

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NFL roster rankings: Loaded 49ers lead top-10 teams for 2024

The 2024 NFL season has officially kicked off with training camps opening around the league this week, as rookies and veterans report for action over the next few days. While prognosticators will throw out their predictions on which teams will compete for a Super Bowl ring, astute evaluators know fewer than a dozen teams have legitimate chances to hoist the …

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Jets place five on injured list, including Mike Williams, Jordan Travis

The Jets placed five players on their injured lists for the start of training camp. The players can begin practicing after passing a physical. They placed receiver Mike Williams, fullback Nick Bawden and defensive tackle Leonard Taylor on the active/physically unable to perform list. Williams tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a Week 3 game last …

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Giants’ Darius Slayton: Malik Nabers is like Ja’Marr Chase ‘clone’

The New York Giants envision rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers having a tremendous impact on their offense from the jump.  Nabers’ new teammate, fellow receiver Darius Slayton, echoes that statement, while seeing a former LSU star in Nabers — who also attended LSU. “He’s looked good. In my opinion, he reminds me of Ja’Marr Chase; he’s like a clone of …

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Saints place Ryan Ramczyk on reserve/PUP list

Continuing to deal with a lingering knee injury, Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss at least the start of the regular season — and likely more. New Orleans announced on Thursday that the club has placed Ramczyk on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. That means Ramczyk will be out for, at a minimum, the first four games of 2024. …

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Kelce understands 49ers’ Eagles trash talk, never took it ‘personal’

Kelce understands 49ers’ Eagles trash talk, never took it ‘personal’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jason Kelce officially retired from the NFL in March, which means the longtime Philadelphia Eagles center won’t be facing the 49ers in the NFC anymore. Now, the All-Pro can look back fondly on his team’s high-stake — and high-intensity — matchups with San …

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Seahawks place seven on PUP list

With training camp beginning soon, the Seahawks have made several roster moves. Seattle announced on Thursday that the club has placed right tackle Abraham Lucas, linebacker Jerome Baker, linebacker Tyrel Dodson, cornerback Lance Boykin, safety Jerrick Reed II, linebacker Drake Thomas, and nose tackle Cameron Young on the physically unable to perform list. Lucas had knee surgery after the end …

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Why NFL coaches believe Warner, Greenlaw are elite LB duo

Why NFL coaches believe Warner, Greenlaw are elite LB duo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have endeared themselves to 49ers fans with their inspired play over the last five seasons, but the admiration for the dynamic linebacker duo extends well beyond just The Faithful. In an anonymous poll of NFL executives, scouts and …

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Hall of Fame speech order announced: Dwight Freeney will lead off

Former Colts edge rusher Dwight Freeney will lead off the speeches at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, the Hall announced Thursday. The broadcast then will cut from Canton to Steve McMichael’s home in suburban Chicago for his formal enshrinement. McMichael is battling ALS, so the Hall, broadcast partner ESPN and the McMichael family arranged for the …

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Patriots training camp breakout candidates: WR Ja’Lynn Polk

Patriots training camp breakout candidates: WR Ja’Lynn Polk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Every day this week we’ll take a look at a player who could emerge from relative obscurity during Patriots training camp. With practices set to begin next week, particularly with a new coaching staff in place, this portion of the NFL calendar represents opportunity for everyone …

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Jaguars announce 90s-style “Prowler” throwback uniform

The Jaguars have put together something for their 30th season in 2024. Jacksonville announced on Thursday that they’ll be wearing their 90s-style “Prowler” throwback jerseys for their Week 5 matchup with the Colts. Former head coach Tom Coughlin will be inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars during that game as well. “Everywhere I go and from every comment I …

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Bears fans ranked top-10 ‘most miserable’ in NFL. Here’s why

Bears fans ranked top-10 ‘most miserable’ in NFL. Here’s why originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Things are looking up for the Bears after an eventful offseason where they added No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and completely revamped their offense. Yet fans are reportedly still among the most miserable in the league. A recent study found that Bears have …

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