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The NFL has sent a clear message to all teams when it comes to tampering with potential free agents. Go ahead and do it. The league announced today that the Falcons tampered with three different prospective free agents. The punishment was, frankly, laughably small. Here’s the official statement: “The NFL today informed the Atlanta Falcons of the discipline being imposed …

Defensive end/outside linebacker Takkarist McKinley’s tryout with the Jets must have gone pretty well. According to SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes, the Jets are signing McKinley to the roster to bolster an already-loaded defensive front. The 28-year-old entered the league as a first-round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2017. He racked up 13.0 sacks over his first two …

Bears’ preseason plan for Caleb Williams remains work in progress originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams and the Bears’ rookies finished their offseason program work Wednesday at Halas Hall. They’ll return in a month, with the Bears set to begin training camp on July 20. Twelve days later, the Bears will open their preseason …

Former first-round pick Takk McKinley has found a new NFL home. The Jets announced McKinley’s signing on Thursday. The edge rusher took part in their mandatory minicamp this week on a tryout basis. McKinley was selected 26th overall by the Falcons in 2017 and remained with the team until being waived in November 2020. He was claimed by the Bengals …

Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is currently dealing with an injury, but he hopes to be good to go for Week One. Johnson will have foot surgery next week and the Saints are hopeful he can play on September 8 when they take on the Panthers to start the regular season, according to ESPN. Johnson originally signed with the Saints …

The NFL finally issued the rulings in the companion tampering cases arising from the 2024 pre-free agency negotiating window. The formal announcements from the league contain one key difference. The statement issued regarding the question of whether the Eagles tampered with Giants running back Saquon Barkley identifies the steps taken to investigate the situation. In contrast, the statement issued regarding …

The Chiefs brought a pair of fast wide receivers to the roster this offseason and they want to make sure they make the most of them. That was the word from quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the team wrapped up their offseason program on Thursday. The team signed Hollywood Brown and drafted Xavier Worthy with a first-round pick, so it’s not …

The Packers have their first-round pick under contract. According to multiple reports, they have signed tackle Jordan Morgan. Morgan, who was the 25th overall pick, signed a four-year deal and the Packers have an option for a fifth season. Morgan was a three-year starter at left tackle for Arizona, but the Packers haven’t decided where they will line him up …

The Dolphins don’t have to worry about signing any draft picks before the start of training camp. According to multiple reports, they wrapped up their class by signing first-round pick Chop Robinson on Thursday. Like all first-round picks, Robinson signed a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth season. Robinson was the 21st overall pick in April after …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 14, 2024, 01:13 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Stuart Skinner hasn’t given up on the Oilers’ Stanley Cup dream. “It is disappointing being down 3-0. We’ve got to let that reality sink in,” the goaltender said after the Florida Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Cup Final on …

The Dolphins made the signing of safety Marcus Maye official on Thursday. Maye had remained a free agent since the Saints cut him in March. He signed a three year, $22.5 million contract with New Orleans as a free agent in 2022, but he missed as many games (17) as he played (17) in two seasons. That includes a three-game …

The Broncos are signing free agent linebacker Andre Smith, Jordan Schultz of FS1 reports. Smith, 27, earned a contract after a tryout at the minicamp this week. He appeared in 11 games with the Falcons last season and totaled 19 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Smith saw action on 112 defensive snaps and 211 on special teams. …

We have plenty of questions about the NFL’s decision in the Falcons tampering investigation, given that the outcome doesn’t seem to mesh with the comments made by quarterback Kirk Cousins during his introductory press conference. A request was made to interview someone from the league about the situation. The NFL declined to make anyone available. As an alternative (and despite …

Netflix will broadcast two NFL games on Christmas, but no one knows who will be announcing and producing those games. The streaming giant has been in talks with the league’s existing broadcast partners to find someone to produce the games, according to CNBC. But it’s unclear which network will want to partner with Netflix. ESPN has reportedly already been ruled …

Jun 13, 2024, 11:17 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — Aleksander Barkov led the way offensively, Sergei Bobrovsky was in peak form in goal once again and the Florida Panthers are on the verge of lifting the Stanley Cup. Barkov set up a goal and scored another, Bobrovsky made 32 saves to extend his run of dominance and the Panthers held …