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Commanders hiring former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer as personnel executive, per report

The overhaul of the Washington Commanders’ front office continues. Months after Adam Peters arrived as the team’s new general manager, the club has welcomed another personnel executive by hiring former Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, as The Athletic reported Monday. Fitterer, 50, was fired by Carolina in January following three seasons atop the Panthers’ front office. During that time, …

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Steelers will host Bills for a joint practice in August

After meeting in last year’s postseason, the Bills and Steelers will get to know one another again this summer. The NFL’s release of the full list of joint practices noted that Pittsburgh will host Buffalo for a session on Aug. 15 in advance of the preseason game between the two teams on Aug. 17. While the Steelers will hold their …

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Lions to induct Calvin Johnson into Pride of the Lions

Calvin Johnson has already etched his name into Lions history several times over. But the franchise will give him one additional earned honor during the coming season. Detroit announced on Monday that Johnson will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team’s Sept. 30 Monday night matchup with the Seahawks. The club describes Pride of …

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Eagles’ Nick Sirianni explains why he’s taken a step back from the offense with the arrival of OC Kellen Moore

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni has guided top-10 offenses in each of the past two seasons. Whether Shane Steichen or Brian Johnson was the offensive coordinator, the offense was Sirianni’s brainchild.  The Philadelphia Eagles offense was pretty good, too, finishing seventh in points per possession (2.33) and sixth in yards per possession (34.0) in 2023. The year prior, Philadelphia was third in …

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Falcons planning to use Kyle Pitts at these two positions in 2024

USATSI With the arrival of a new coaching staff, Atlanta Falcons fans are hoping for an offensive revolution. It felt as though Arthur Smith underachieved with his arsenal of weapons, and that challenge now falls to new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.  This offseason, the Falcons signed a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins, and he has a couple of talented weapons …

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Gould predicts 49ers kicker Moody will be ‘even better’ in 2024

Gould predicts 49ers kicker Moody will be ‘even better’ in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If Robbie Gould is accurate once again, the 49ers will not have to worry about their kicking situation for the foreseeable future. Gould spent six seasons with the 49ers and set the franchise record with an 87.5-percent success rate on field-goal attempts. …

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Purdy left off ESPN top-10 QB list, labeled ‘system quarterback’

Purdy left off ESPN top-10 QB list, labeled ‘system quarterback’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Despite the stats, the leaderboards and taking the 49ers to the Super Bowl in his first full season as the starting quarterback, Brock Purdy can’t seem to earn the league-wide respect he seemingly deserves. He also can’t escape certain labels. On top of …

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2024 Los Angeles Rams Fantasy Preview

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams 2023 Stats (rank) Offensive SummaryPoints per game: 23.8 (8th)Total yards per game: 359.3 (7th)Plays per game: 64.4 (11th)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 36.3 (14th)Dropback EPA per play: 0.09 (11th)Rush attempts per game: 28.1 (12th)Rush EPA per play: -0.02 (8th) Coaching Staff The Los Angeles Rams’ storied coaching turnover continued this offseason, with …

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2024 NFL ‘Triplets,’ rankings, Part I: Broncos check in last; Steelers, Giants take fall; Cardinals leap up

Well, folks, it’s that time of the year around here once again. Just as we did last year and the year before that and the year before that and the year before that and the year before that and the year before that and the year before that, the crew here at CBSSports.com recently set out to rank each NFL team’s “triplets.”  Why not, right? It’s the middle of the …

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Jacoby Jones, ex-NFL receiver who caught Mile High Miracle, dies aged 40

Jacoby Jones was an All-Pro returner and All-Pro selection in 2012.Photograph: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Jacoby Jones, the former NFL wide receiver and special teams ace, has died at the age of 40. No cause of death was immediately announced. “We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens said in a statement on Sunday. “Jacoby …

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Vikings’ Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles

USATSI Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence late Friday night, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday night. According to a police report, the Los Angeles Communications Center notified the California Highway Patrol of a disabled vehicle blocking a lane of traffic on the Glen Anderson (105) Freeway near Los Angeles International Airport. …

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