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Taylor Jr. cherishes 49ers opporunity after challenging NFL journey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Patrick Taylor Jr. was all set up for an eye-popping final season of college and a likely draft-day party. But that blew up when Taylor sustained a Lisfranc injury in Memphis’ 2019 season opener against Ole Miss. His senior season was …

The Washington Commanders currently call Prince George’s County, Maryland home, but a move by the U.S. Senate means the team could make the nation’s capital their new stomping grounds. The U.S. Senate passed the RFK Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act by unanimous consent, giving the city the opportunity to negotiate with developers. The federal government leasing more than 170 acres of …

When asked this week whether quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. will start for the rest of the season, Falcons coach Raheem Morris was noncommittal. Behind the scenes, the team is not noncommittal. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Penix will start for the rest of the season, barring injury. It’s no surprise, but it hasn’t specifically been declared. There …

Roob’s Eagles Observations: Why hasn’t Howie Roseman re-signed anybody yet? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Thoughts on why Howie Roseman hasn’t re-signed anybody yet, Nolan Smith’s jump from Year 1 to Year 2 and a look at A.J. Brown’s chances to make a third straight Pro Bowl. It’s a Week 16 edition of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations and …

With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins sent to the bench, many are making predictions about his future. The team, however, has not yet made any decisions. In response to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.com that the Falcons are expected to release Cousins before March 17, a source with knowledge of the situation calls the report “pure speculation.” Examining the …

The NFL is giving fans a rare treat this weekend with games on Saturday for the first time in the 2024 season. For the next three Saturdays, the NFL will host at least two games (Week 17 has a tripleheader) — the first time the league has played on three consecutive Saturdays in consecutive years since 2005 and 2006 (the …

NFL fans have been voicing their displeasure after the league-owned RedZone Channel ran commercials for the first time on Sunday. RedZone host Scott Hanson has heard them. Hanson has long used the catchphrase, “Seven hours of commercial-free football,” as RedZone is kicking off, and he did so again on Sunday, even though he knew RedZone was about to show commercials …

We are in the late stages of the 2024 NFL regular season, so you know what that means: Saturday games! College Football Playoffs be damned, because we have a Saturday double-header in the NFL. The first of which is a potential playoff preview between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. The main storyline around this matchup has been the …

The Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins will reportedly part ways after the season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 36-year-old quarterback, who is in his first season with the Falcons, is expected to be cut before March 17, which is when he is due a $10 million roster bonus. After head coach Raheem Morris announced this week that rookie Michael …

With three weeks remaining in the 2024 NFL season, three of the four divisions in the AFC have already been decided, but all four divisions in the NFC are still up for grabs. The Eagles (12-2) can become the first team to secure a home playoff game on Sunday when they visit the Commanders (9-5) for a 1 p.m. ET …

For NFL teams, quarterback succession plans can be one of the toughest procedures to pull off smoothly. Just ask the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta surprised people around the league at the 2024 NFL Draft when it selected former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick one month after signing veteran QB Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million …

Tommy Townsend and the Houston Texans will play the Kansas City Chiefs this Saturday, here’s how to watch. (John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) This weekend, the Houston Texans will play the Kansas City Chiefs in a Saturday game airing at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. A special episode of Football Night in America will precede the game, …

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw is set to become a free agent in March, and when he was asked this week what he wants for Christmas, he answered, “Some money.” General Manager John Lynch is ready to pay it to him. Lynch said on KNBR that the 49ers see Greenlaw as being part of their long-term plans. “We love Dre. We’re …

Eagles notebook: Kelee Ringo dominating his role originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Kelee Ringo was asked a question he wasn’t ready for: Which position does he like more on special teams — Gunner or vice? “Ooohhh! That’s a hard question,” Ringo said. “I’m not sure I can answer that.” He seems to like them both. And even though the …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6) and the Dallas Cowboys (6-8) meet in an important NFC contest on Sunday Night Football in Week 16. Tampa Bay is red-hot, as the Bucs have won four games in a row. In Week 16, the Bucs went on the road and blew out the Los Angeles Chargers 40-17. The Cowboys have won three of …