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Aaron Rodgers “could roll out of bed and create a news cycle. He’s unbelievable. He’s a content machine”. It’s true and it’s why the bestselling sportswriter Ian O’Connor is talking to the Guardian from his home in the New York area, where Rodgers, a Green Bay Packers great, now plays quarterback for the Jets. O’Connor’s new book, Out of the …

Coach Jerod Mayo said recently that the Patriots were “moving past” a contract stalemate with Matthew Judon, but if the team wants to move on from the edge rusher it has an opportunity to do so. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that multiple teams have called the Patriots about a trade for Judon. Judon is scheduled to make $6.5 million …

The Steelers trimmed their defensive back group on Monday. The team announced that they have waived defensive back Kalon Barnes. The move came with an injury designation as he hurt his quad in last Friday’s game, so Barnes will revert to injured reserve if he goes unclaimed. Barnes signed a future contract with the Steelers in January after ending the …

The Falcons doubled down on defensive back additions on Monday. In addition to the previously reported signing of Josh Thompson, the team announced the signing of cornerback William Hooper. They waived wide receiver Austin Mack and running back Robert Burns in corresponding moves. The moves come after the Falcons saw safety DeMarcco Hellams and cornerback Harrison Hand get injured in …

The Colts claimed running back Demetric Felton off waivers, the team announced Monday. The Bears waived Felton on Sunday. Indianapolis waived running back Trent Pennix with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Felton lost 1 yard on his only carry in Saturday’s preseason game against the Bills, seeing action on five snaps. He signed with the Bears on July …

The Broncos have added depth to their secondary. Denver claimed defensive back Kaleb Hayes off waivers from the Giants, the team announced Monday. Hayes entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2023, signing with the Jaguars. He then spent the 2023 season on the Giants’ practice squad. Hayes finished his collegiate career at BYU, where he started 20 …

The Steelers were awarded offensive lineman TyKeem Doss off waivers from the Ravens, the team announced Monday. Doss, 24, signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Baltimore waived him out of the 2023 preseason but signed him to the practice squad the next day. He did not play a regular-season game as a rookie. Doss signed …

The Packers not only have not had a 1,000-yard receiver since Davante Adams left, but they haven’t even had one with as many as 800 yards. That has left a question about whether the Packers have a WR1. Whether they need one is another question entirely. Coach Matt LaFleur made clear Monday that he is sick of the questions about …

Shanahan explains why he’s a ‘fan’ of new 49ers receiver Chosen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Facing Brandon Aiyuk’s contract hold-in and several injuries all over the field, the 49ers signed receiver Robbie Chosen last week. Chosen faces an uphill climb to make the 49ers’ roster as part of a packed wide receivers room, so his time in …

Could Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill really beat Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles in a race? Hill thinks so. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Tyreek Hill believes his all-world speed is comparable to that of an Olympic gold medalist. The Miami Dolphins receiver has always been known as one of the fastest players in the NFL. …

Shanahan hints at 49ers’ kickoff strategy under NFL’s new rule originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — When 49ers CEO Jed York submitted one of just three “no” votes on the league’s new kickoff rule at the NFL Annual Meeting, he said he anticipated the possibility of unforeseen consequences. Now, it looks like a possibility that the …

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was injured during Monday’s practice, leaving with what the team called a leg injury. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Gibbs injured his hamstring. Gibbs, the 12th overall pick in 2023, has a history of hamstring injuries. He missed two games last season with a hamstring injury and was dealing with an undisclosed injury that …

Lenoir alludes to defensive mindset costing 49ers Super Bowl 58 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defense fought valiantly in Super Bowl LVIII, but could a more aggressive approach have swung the game in San Francisco’s favor? Star cornerback Deommodore Lenoir believes so. After Monday’s practice, Lenoir detailed how the 49ers’ defenses difficulty finishing …

How intense ‘attention to detail’ created 49ers’ winning culture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — How do you quantify something intangible like the 49ers’ winning culture? For San Francisco, it begins with its fervid attention to detail that transformed the organization from an NFL laughingstock into a perennial contender under coach Kyle Shanahan. Veteran wide receiver …

The Dolphins have a bunch of great running backs. They currently list two starters. They may end up with more than that. “I mean, who says we have to stop at two?” coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday. “Maybe we can just have four. I think you have to let the players determine who gets the ball and how …