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Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Diante Lee of The Athletic to discuss Washington’s outlook under its new head coach and whether the defense is set up to succeed. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …

For almost a decade (2008-2017), the signature play of the Green Bay Packers offense was MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers uncorking a deep, play-action shot play that was dialed up by head coach Mike McCarthy to Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson. Now, Nelson, a Packers team Hall of Famer who ranks fourth in team history in catches (550) and third …

Getty The UFL may start being known as the Dallas Cowboys’ unofficial farm system. The Cowboys, who recently signed former St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. and DC Defenders defensive back Gareon Conley, worked out four more former UFL players on Tuesday, including the grandson of a jazz music legend.  The Cowboys worked out former Birmingham Stallions defensive end Jonathan …

Steelers corner Joey Porter Jr. includes Jaylon Johnson in top-five cornerbacks originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears’ Jaylon Johnson proved himself as one of the NFL’s best it has to offer in terms of cornerbacks. And Joey Porter Jr., Steelers cornerback and a rising star in the league, recognized that, too. “There’s a lot of good corners,” Porter Jr. …

ASHBURN, Va. — Dan Quinn exited his office and turned left. The Washington Commanders head coach walked the increasingly well-worn path toward the office of general manager Adam Peters. The short walk toward his partner-in-crime, as they aim to return a franchise back to its winning days on and off the field. But as Quinn glanced toward the door nearing …

ESPN staffJun 25, 2024, 06:02 PM ET EmailPrintOpen Extended Reactions The 25-year drought between playoff series wins is now a distant memory for the Florida Panthers as they celebrate their first Stanley Cup victory. More than a decade ago, the Panthers added captain Aleksander Barkov and alternate captain Aaron Ekblad in back-to-back drafts in 2013-14. While Florida is favored to …

Aiyuk has snarky response to 49ers-Commanders trade report originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk hears all the chatter surrounding his contract situation with the 49ers. Including the trade rumors. The latest came from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who reported Monday on “NFL Live” that the 49ers briefly discussed trading Aiyuk to the Washington Commanders before the 2024 NFL …

Patriots 53-man roster projection: How will Mayo sort out his WR room? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With spring workouts in the rearview and the Patriots breaking for summer, let’s take a stab at predicting the regular-season roster, shall we? Feels like a good time to go through this exercise, considering the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the roster …

J.J. Post, ESPNJun 25, 2024, 03:49 PM ET It didn’t take long for the Florida Panthers to get the party started in South Florida. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Panthers made history Monday night, beating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 to clinch the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. Florida didn’t get to the finish line without some tribulations — …

Cornerback Desmond King originally joined the Texans in 2021, and in his first two years with the team, Houston was 7-26-1 and went through two head coaches. He rejoined the Texans in the middle of last season after the Steelers cut him. King played seven games with three starts in the regular season for Houston in 2023, and then saw …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 25, 2024, 04:21 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Former NHL stars Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick and Shea Weber were part of the seven-person 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class announced Tuesday. Datsyuk and Weber were both in their first years of eligibility. Rounding out the class were Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl, while …

Getty The Kansas City Chiefs have crossed paths with Hollywood quite a bit over the past calendar year. Now the NFL franchise is slated to be featured in a Hallmark Channel film called “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Production on the movie will begin in August. Tyler Hynes, Hunter King, and Ed Begley Jr. are slated for the cast …

Another day, another new chapter in the saga that has become Brandon Aiyuk’s contract situation with the San Francisco 49ers. On Tuesday, Aiyuk — a day after he reportedly met with the 49ers — responded to a recent report that San Francisco had previously engaged in talks with the Commanders about possibly trading him, although nothing ever came of those talks.  …

3 Bears who aren’t in offseason spotlight, but could play pivotal roles in 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago We’ve spent a lot of time talking about a lot of Bears players this offseason. Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze have generated buzz as GM Ryan Poles completely revamped the team’s wide receiver unit. Jaylon Johnson made headlines when …

Jun 25, 2024, 03:34 PM ET PHOENIX — Alex Meruelo is walking away from ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, putting hockey’s future in the desert further in doubt. Meruelo’s son, Alex Jr., told Coyotes staff of the decision on Monday, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the plans have not …