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Key Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze ‘Hard Knocks’ moment opens window into vital moment for Bears’ process originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams’ sterling Chicago Bears preseason debut had a little bit of everything. The rookie quarterback showed off his arm talent, velocity, athleticism, and off-platform throwing ability during an 18-play (20 with penalties) unveiling in the Bears’ 33-6 win …

The Saints tweaked their 90-man roster on Wednesday. The team announced that they have signed tight end Mason Fairchild. Defensive tackle Kyler Baugh was waived in a corresponding move. It’s the second time that the Saints have signed Fairchild this month. He was signed on August 3 and let go a few days later, but the Saints are still working …

The Cowboys have had more than a year to complete a long-term extension with star receiver CeeDee Lamb. They still aren’t close, Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The Cowboys’ best offer is not yet at $33 million annually, per Hill, with Lamb looking for a deal in the neighborhood of Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, the highest-paid non-quarterback …

When 49ers legend Willis will receive Hall of Fame ring originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Patrick Willis picked up his Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket in mid-July, and on Oct. 6, the legendary 49ers linebacker will receive his Ring of Excellence. Willis will be honored during the 49ers’ Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals at …

As the NFL season approaches with training camp in full swing for every team, Madden 25 will be released on Friday, August 16th. There’s always a ton of debate from both the players and fans on how accurate the ratings are, or in regards to who got the short end of the stick on certain attributes like speed and acceleration.  …

Lamar Jackson hasn’t played a preseason game since 2021. He didn’t play last week. He won’t play this week either. The Ravens quarterback will sit and watch again when Baltimore hosts the Falcons on Saturday, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. “No, Lamar’s not going to play,” Harbaugh said, via video from Jamison Hensley of ESPN. The Ravens sat 17 starters, …

Ex-49ers star Buckner sees shades of Bosa in Colts rookie Latu originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been over four years since DeForest Buckner last suited up for the 49ers, but the All-Pro defensive tackle remembers playing alongside then-rookie Nick Bosa like it was yesterday. And now, with the Indianapolis Colts, Buckner is experiencing some déjà vu …

Report: No ‘significant movement’ between Williams, 49ers on new deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Over the last few months, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract dispute, understandably, has dominated NFL headlines. But that’s not the only economic strife the 49ers currently are dealing with. Trent Williams — arguably a more important asset to San Francisco’s offense — is holding out …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signs autographs after observing a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday in Oxnard. Stafford was pulled from the workout after reporting he had a tight hamstring. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Aaron Donald stood on the sideline Wednesday looking fit enough to immediately come out of retirement and play for the Rams. A few yards …

We finally are getting the drip of football games to watch and respond to (and re-respond to, and re-re-respond to, and …). Wasn’t it great? Now that the dust has settled on our first preseason games, I took a gander around the NFL and what stood out and what has me reevaluating and confirming prior takes. Those first games were …

The New England Patriots are trading four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Per the report, the Falcons are sending a third-round draft pick to New England in return. Judon has been on the trade block amid a contract stalemate. He drew interest from multiple teams, according to media reports. Wednesday’s …

Matthew Judon is on the move. Judon, the pass rusher who made clear that he wasn’t happy in New England, has been traded to Atlanta. The Falcons are trading a third-round pick to the Patriots for Judon, according to multiple reports. Judon is due a $6.5 million salary this season in the final year of his contract. It’s likely that …

Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase isn’t practicing and won’t play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bears. But he did make the trip to Chicago, via an Instagram photo posted by the team. Bengals coach Zac Taylor continues to call Chase’s situation “day to day,” even after Chase did not show up for practice Tuesday. Chase had been holding in by …

How Bears are helping Tory Taylor get ready to punt at Soldier Field originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – One of the hardest things for a specialist to learn while playing for the Bears is how to handle the wind at Soldier Field. Rookie punter Tory Taylor will have to face the challenge for the first …

Who says teams don’t make trades within the division? Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Giants have traded veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips to the Cowboys. The Giants get a sixth-round pick, and they added a seventh-rounder with the player. He was a second-round pick of the Dolphins in 2015. He spent four years in Miami, two …