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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith returned to practice on Monday and he should be fine going forward. Smith missed several practices in a row last week with knee and hip injuries. But head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters after Monday’s session that it was “great” to have Smith back and the QB should be fine going forward. “As far as I …

Turner proud of Mason’s growth after underwhelming start with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jordan Mason and 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner did not start off on the best of terms, but heading into the 2024 NFL season, the ball carrier has earned his coach’s trust and respect. As a rookie, Mason did …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — In a joint scrimmage against the crosstown Rams on Sunday, Chargers backup quarterback Easton Stick tried to do his best Justin Herbert impersonation.  Afterward, however, Stick acknowledged the obvious: It’s hard to mimic one of the most talented throwers in the NFL.  “Once the ball is snapped, I can’t play like …

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) signed a large contract extension. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs have done such a fine job putting together their roster, they even have to pay their kicker. Harrison Butker is the highest-paid kicker in the NFL with a new contract extension agreed to on Monday, according …

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the Tennessee Titans. About the QB When the Titans’ new coaching staff met for the first time with Will Levis in the building, he took it upon himself to go find the meeting in the complex and introduce himself to the staff and …

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been officially charged with driving under the influence and faces a possible suspension from the NFL, according to a report from the Star Tribune on Monday. The charge for Addison stems from a July 12 arrest, which originally resulted in two misdemeanors after the DUI suspicion. In the scenario that Addison is convicted, …

A week after pass rusher Matthew Judon pressed pause on practice when the Patriots put on pads, Judon addressed his decision to change course on a potential hold-in. “I gotta play,” Judon told reporters. on Monday, via Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston. “This ain’t nothing about practice. I gotta do what I’m contracted and obligated to do so I …

If Sean McVay is having a hard time getting used to the NFL’s new kickoffs, imagine what everyone else will think of it. McVay, the Los Angeles Rams’ head coach, still doesn’t know what to make of the biggest new wrinkle for the NFL’s 2024 season. The NFL completely changed its kickoffs, adopting the approach from the XFL where the …

Judon addresses contract frustrations, on-field exchange with Mayo originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon addressed the media on the very first day of New England Patriots training camp. Since then, the star outside linebacker has had “animated” on-field discussions with head coach Jerod Mayo and executives Eliot Wolf and Matt Groh before leaving practice early, skipped another practice …

Mock Draft Season keeps rolling along at Yahoo Fantasy, and last week we tackled a format close to my heart: a half-point PPR league that requires three starting receivers. This is the type of league I usually opt for when I assemble my own leagues (with a pinch of Superflex often added in). For last Wednesday’s mock, this is what …

Gilmore reveals what he likes about Gonzalez’s skill set, mentality originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It remains to be seen just how much improvement the New England Patriots offense will show during the 2024 NFL season. This unit tied for last place with 13.9 points scored per game in 2023. But after making lots of changes to both the …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t like last year’s team.  Patrick Mahomes is intent upon finding that third level: the deep ball that made him famous. At training camp this year, the Chiefs have been airing out the ball so aggressively, it’s like they’ve found a fourth level — almost Hail Mary …

Eagles training camp observations: The Johnny Wilson hype train gains steam originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were back in full pads on Monday morning for one of the hottest practices of the summer so far. They went for 1 hour and 34 minutes and it was steamy. If Jason Kelce has any regrets about his decision to …

Giants QB Daniel Jones got involved in at least one fight at joint practice with the Lions. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) The New York Giants are at training camp with the Detroit Lions today. They’re getting in some joint practice — or at least trying to. The players seem a tad more interested in fighting with each other. The …

Rams receiver Puka Nacua is nursing a knee injury. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Rams receiver Puka Nacua, who suffered a knee injury during a joint practice with the Chargers, is week to week, a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly said Monday. Nacua was injured Sunday at the Chargers’ facility during …