Bears minicamp observations: Caleb Williams flashes touch, talent with surgical touchdown passes originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Thursday’s final mandatory minicamp practice was a short one for Caleb Williams and the Bears. But it was enough for the rookie quarterback to showcase his rare arm talent and the progress he’s making adjusting to the speed …
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Chiefs re-signing Mecole Hardman, per report: Why Super Bowl hero could have tough time seeing field in 2024
The final play of the 2023 NFL season came in February when Mecole Hardman caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl LVIII, and it seems that won’t be the final reception he ever makes in a Chiefs uniform. The veteran receiver will be returning to Kansas City for the 2024 season after agreeing to a one-year deal, according to …
Read More »Vikings unveil white helmets with new alternate uniform, plus under-the-radar players in AFC
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! After thinking about it for the past three hours, I have decided that my new favorite part of the offseason is any time a team unveils a new uniform, and I’m only mentioning that right now, because we GOT ONE on Thursday. The Minnesota Vikings unveiled a new alternate uniform, …
Read More »Chiefs player goes into cardiac arrest, in stable condition, per report; team cancels all activities
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs were forced to postpone practice on Thursday after a medical emergency that occurred at the facility, the team announced. The Chiefs didn’t offer very many details on the situation, but according to NFL Media, a player — defensive lineman BJ Thompson — had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance after he went …
Read More »Chiefs reportedly bringing back receiver Mecole Hardman on 1-year deal
Receiver Mecole Hardman is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs. The six-year veteran has agreed to a one-year contract with the team, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Hardman signed with the New York Jets as a free agent before last season. He was a disappointment in five games, catching only one pass for 6 yards. The Jets traded him back …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Five key takeaways from the full-point PPR FFT magazine league draft
The 2024 Fantasy Football season isn’t quite in full swing yet but we’re gearing up and the unofficial “OK it’s happening” moment for me every offseason is when we have the Fantasy Football Today magazine draft. For those who don’t know, the magazine draft takes place in early June, way before training camp, and we draft a full-point PPR team …
Read More »Bears, Bengals will have joint practice in August
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the top choice in the 2020 draft and he will get a chance to spend some time with the latest first overall pick this summer. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced at a Thursday press conference that his team will host Burrow and the Bengals for a joint practice. That practice will take place on August …
Read More »Dak Prescott will have to carry Cowboys after their ‘all in’ offseason went bust
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Dak Prescott would never say it, but by now he knows that Jerry Jones’ vow to be “all in” on the 2024 season has become an international joke. No team did less to improve themselves this offseason than the Dallas Cowboys. No team spent less money. So it would be understandable if Prescott was worried, …
Read More »Chiefs lineman BJ Thompson in stable condition after cardiac event at team meeting
Kansas City Chiefs backup BJ Thompson was taken to a hospital in stable condition Thursday after the defensive lineman experienced a cardiac event during a team meeting, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the event, said team trainers and …
Read More »Bucs sign WR Cody Thompson
Word on Thursday is that the Buccaneers are signing former Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, but they announced the addition of another wideout before making anything official with Shepard. The team announced that they have signed Cody Thompson to their 90-man roster. Thompson had one catch for 10 yards in seven appearances with the Seahawks last season. He also recorded …
Read More »49ers were eyeing blockbuster trade for Justin Jefferson: Three teams called Vikings to make deal, per report
The San Francisco 49ers already have a loaded room at wide receiver, but that didn’t stop them from trying to pull off what would have been the biggest trade of the NFL offseason. According to ESPN, the 49ers were one of at least three teams that called the Minnesota Vikings about possibly making a trade for Justin Jefferson. So who …
Read More »Colts QB Anthony Richardson says soreness in surgically repaired shoulder is ‘nothing to worry about’
During his rookie season, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson showcased his extraordinary skill set. He completed 60% of his passes at an average of 6.9 yards per attempt, with a 3-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and he also averaged 5.4 yards per carry and added four scores on the ground. And he did all that while playing in only four games. Of …
Read More »Brady-Mahomes rivalry moves from gridiron to court ahead of NBA Finals
Once again, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are on opposite sides ahead of a major battle, but this one’s a bit different. The legendary quarterbacks shared separate hype videos for the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, ahead of Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday. Brady, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, narrated the …
Read More »Chiefs reportedly bringing back receiver Mecole Hardman on one-year deal
Receiver Mecole Hardman is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs. The six-year veteran has agreed to a one-year contract with the team, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Hardman signed with the New York Jets as a free agent before last season. However, he was a disappointment in five games, catching only one pass for six yards. The Jets traded him …
Read More »New Utah team announces 6 finalists for name
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 6, 2024, 12:45 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The NHL’s newest franchise in Utah is close to choosing its name. Smith Entertainment Group — which owns the still-to-be-coined team — announced on Thursday the six potential nicknames Utah will take on before its inaugural season begins in 2024-25: Utah …
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