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Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and the New England Patriots reached agreement on a four-year, $36 million contract on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $17 million in guaranteed money. Stevenson, 26, was the Patriots’ leading rusher in 2022-23, tallying 1,040 yards (averaging 5 yards per carry) with five touchdowns. He was also an effective receiver, catching 69 …

If you’re looking for irony involving the Commanders, look no further than how Dan Quinn wears his hat. The new Commanders coach routinely wears a backward hat, which was apparently a direct violation of one of Eric Bieniemy’s chief rules during his one season as Washington’s offensive coordinator.  “Last year, I was not allowed to wear my hat backwards [in …

The NFL kickoff will be different in 2024 since the league’s competition committee added new rules this offseason.  These new rules came to be because touchbacks became more expected on kickoff returns than actual returns themselves. The rules incentivize action and returns — and tackling — will be more important than ever, particularly on the last line of defense for …

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson, one of the most dependable members of New England’s offense the past three seasons, has agreed to a four-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The new deal is worth a maximum of $36 million and includes $17 million in guarantees, according to the person who …

The Saints are bringing in a New Orleans native. Per multiple reports, safety Roderic Teamer is signing with the club on a one-year deal. Teamer, 27, participated in New Orleans’ minicamp on a tryout basis. He was previously with the Raiders until he was cut after being arrested for DUI in November of last season. Teamer entered the league with …

Getty Images A member of the Cleveland Browns is in trouble with the law, as defensive end Lonnie Phelps was arrested Wednesday night in Key West, Florida, and charged with drunken driving and damaging property, according to a police report obtained by Cleveland.com. Phelps was officially waived by the Browns on Thursday afternoon.  Phelps reportedly crashed his SUV into a restaurant …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 20, 2024, 04:07 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON — Connor McDavid thought the Stanley Cup Final would feel more magical. “You spend your life working to get into a position like this. You get here and expect there to be this magic feeling, but to be honest, it’s all been pretty normal,” …

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and the New England Patriots reached agreement on a four-year, $36 million contract on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $17 million in guaranteed money. Stevenson, 26, was the Patriots’ leading rusher in 2022-23, tallying 1,040 yards (averaging five yards per carry) with five touchdowns. He was also an effective receiver, catching 69 …

Trevor Lawrence insists his new contract, which makes him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history, won’t create any added pressure. Lawrence signed a five-year, $275 million contract extension Thursday, a week after agreeing to the deal. It includes $142 million fully guaranteed and a $37.5 million signing bonus. “Being a starting quarterback in this league is a big …

Five more burning questions the Patriots need to answer this summer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We hit you on Wednesday with five of our 10 burning questions facing the Patriots this summer. Now, we are back at it again with the next five. Less of a preamble this time. Less fixation on the offense as well. Away we …

USATSI Rhamondre Stevenson is the latest NFL running back to receive a hefty contract extension. Stevenson and the New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a four-year, $36 million extension that will included $17 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.  Stevenson, 26, is entering his fourth season with the Patriots, who selected him with the 120th overall pick in the …

While he may have skipped his team’s mandatory minicamp, Aaron Rodgers is still very much in the good graces of Jets owner Woody Johnson.  Johnson recently shared his optimism for Rodgers and the upcoming season by posting the following message on X that included slow-motion footage of the four-time MVP quarterback slinging passes during OTAs.  “[Rodgers] looked as good as …

Jun 20, 2024, 03:19 PM ET Forward Nick Cousins, who has been scratched from the last eight playoff games, will be in the lineup when the Florida Panthers visit the Edmonton Oilers on Friday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers hold a 3-2 lead the best-of-seven series but have lost the last two games. Cousins, who …

The NFL has wanted to expand the regular season to 18 games for years. It accepted 17 as a compromise, a stepping stone toward more. And it’s just a matter of time before the NFL makes its move to move the line between regular-season and preseason games from 17 and three to 18 and two. Per a source with knowledge …

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider If we’re looking for signs of the benefit of spring football, the Dallas Cowboys are pointing us the way. The Birmingham Stallions’ UFL championship isn’t yet a week old, and the Cowboys are already blitzing the spring league for its top available talent. On Tuesday, they signed All-UFL linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. as well as …