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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 …

For now, the NFL will play a 17-game regular-season schedule, even though commissioner Roger Goodell has recently discussed extending the season by a game. It appears, based on the recent comments made by several NFL players, that Goodell and Co. will face some pushback when they ultimately decide to try to extend the season.  Steelers All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was one …

USATSI The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t waste much time taking wide receiver Denzel Mims off the unemployment line, signing the veteran wide receiver days after he was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the team announced the move Thursday. To make room on the roster, the Jaguars waived wideout Kyric McGowan. Mims, a former second-round pick of the New York Jets, signed with …

The quarterback market has exploded recently, with elite QBs commanding $50 million-plus annually on contract extensions. The $50 Million Club has a new member, Trevor Lawrence, who on Thursday officially signed a five-year, $275 million extension to keep him in Jacksonville through 2031. Though the No. 1 overall pick from the 2021 draft is coming off a subpar year by …

Justin Fields at the forefront of Madden 25 trailer as kickoff return man originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago EA Sports ran with a joke from Steelers training camp, as former Bears, now Steelers quarterback Justin Fields returns a kickoff at the beginning of their trailer for the new Madden 25 video game. Steelers running back Jaylen Warren joked in …

Getty Images It’s funny in hindsight, but a major storyline entering the 1992 NBA Finals was who was the better player between Michael Jordan and Clyde Drexler. A Hall of Famer in his own right, Drexler was indeed a great player. But everyone in the know wasn’t surprised when Jordan made it emphatically clear who the better player was during …

Six quarterbacks were selected in the top 12 picks of the 2024 NFL Draft, so these rookies will be under the microscope more than ever before. Their performance will be dissected in every which way, compared with their fellow rookies, rookies across NFL history, the rest of the league this season and, of course, the quarterbacks they are replacing.  History …

Kyle Pitts has left the fantasy football community wondering “What If?” for some time. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) There’s a lot of fantasy excitement tied to the 2024 Atlanta Falcons. New quarterback. New coaching staff. Young feature back, young No. 1 receiver. Easy schedule, too. This looks like it could easily be a destination offense for fantasy, a fun …

Chicago Bears training camp report dates announced originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL announced training camp report dates for every team this week, and the Bears will get back to work earlier than most. Bears rookies will be due back at Halas Hall on July 16, while veterans get to enjoy a few extra days on holiday. The …

After playing quarterback in college at Louisville, and remaining at quarterback as a rookie on the Patriots’ practice squad last season, Malik Cunningham is trying to make the Ravens’ roster as a wide receiver. The early returns are good. Cunningham made plays at wide receiver in almost every practice and looked good at his new position during the Ravens’ offseason …

Getty Images After a year away from football, wide receiver James Washington wants to get back on the field. This week, the former Pittsburgh Steelers pass-catcher announced on Instagram that he’s attempting a comeback. ESPN reports that Washington has already received multiple inquiries from teams, and could try out for a few clubs soon. “I was forgotten about, and I …