Getty Images There’s a new sense of optimism around the Chicago Bears, and it’s because of what the franchise accomplished in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Chicago selected its prospective quarterback of the future at No. 1 overall in Caleb Williams, then came right back at No. 9 overall and selected one of the top receivers in …
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The legendary Merrill Reese receiving major honor from Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The legendary Merrill Reese is receiving a major honor from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Reese, the longtime radio voice of the Eagles, has been chosen to receive the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award and will be honored during Hall of Fame …
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Jun 13, 2024, 11:37 AM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to become the team’s new head coach after two years as an assistant under the recently fired David Quinn. General manager Mike Grier announced Thursday that Warsofsky will become the 11th head coach in franchise history. He will be formally introduced at …
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Getty Images Exactly three months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract at the start of 2024 NFL free agency, the Atlanta Falcons have been penalized for improperly pursuing the quarterback. The NFL announced Thursday that Atlanta “had improper contact” with Cousins and other free agents, requiring the Falcons to forfeit a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and pay …
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Tom Brady officially became immortalized by the New England Patriots on Wednesday. During the iconic quarterback’s induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame, owner Robert Kraft announced that Brady’s No. 12 would be retired and he would become the first player in franchise history to be commemorated with a statue outside of Gillette Stadium. While Brady was celebrated for over …
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Getty Images Training camp has yet to begin, but already the New Orleans Saints have lost one of their offensive starters, with tight end Juwan Johnson out indefinitely due to a foot injury, as NewOrleans.Football first reported. The fourth-year veteran is scheduled to undergo surgery next week, per ESPN, and hopes to return before the start of the 2024 season. …
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NFL reaches conclusion in Eagles, Saquon Barkley tampering investigation originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will not face discipline after the NFL concluded its investigation into the signing of Saquon Barkley this offseason. In a statement, the league said it did not find evidence that the Anti-Tampering Policy was violated. Here’s the full statement from the NFL: “After …
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Jonathan Taylor was once a hugely-hyped fantasy baseball RB prospect — and the hype could be back for 2024. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Not that long ago, Jonathan Taylor was a destination pick for fantasy football managers, a game-changer, a league winner. He charted as the RB4 in his 2020 rookie year, and he jumped to the RB1 slot …
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Center Ted Karras’s run with the Bengals is set to last a little longer. Karras signed a three-year deal with the Bengals as a free agent ahead of the 2022 season, but the coming year won’t be his last one in Cincinnati. The Bengals announced on Thursday that they have signed Karras to a one-year extension. Karras has started all …
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Aaron Rodgers’s torn Achilles was the biggest thing that went wrong for the Jets offense in 2023, but it wasn’t the only one. Wide receiver Allen Lazard’s play was also on the list. Lazard signed to join his former Packers quarterback with the AFC East team, but only caught 23 passes for 311 yards during a year that saw the …
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How Avonte Maddox is dealing with new role with no guarantees originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia He could have pouted. He could have sulked. He could have vowed to sign somewhere else to spite the Eagles. Instead, Avonte Maddox did the only thing that made sense to him. He came back. The Eagles released the veteran defensive back on …
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Emily Kaplan, ESPNJun 13, 2024, 08:25 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. When Jeff Jackson took the job as Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations in August, the team was at a pressure point. After yet another disappointing playoff exit the previous spring, star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each declared 2024 was “Stanley Cup or bust.” …
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Quarterbacks are the NFL’s most recognized difference-makers. But injuries are inevitable in football, even at the almighty position. That’s what makes backup signal-callers so important. Some teams are well-equipped for emergency under center, approaching the 2024 season with premium insurance. Think the Kansas City Chiefs, who have former starter Carson Wentz behind Patrick Mahomes; or the Minnesota Vikings, who have …
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