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The NFL has been testing the public relations waters in floating an 18-game schedule. Ryan Kelly is here for the counterpoint. The Pro Bowl center and NFLPA representative for the Indianapolis Colts spoke candidly against an expanded schedule on Wednesday. He’s “absolutely not” interested in an 18-game slate or commissioner Roger Goodell’s effort’s to push one. Colts NFLPA rep Ryan …

The Cowboys used the fourth overall pick on Ezekiel Elliott in 2016, a year after trying something of a running back by committee with Darren McFadden and Joseph Randle. McFadden served as the bridge between DeMarco Murray and Elliott, rushing for 1,089 yards in 2015. Now, Elliott is that guy after spending most of his previous time in Dallas as …

PHILADELPHIA — A cloudy day oversaw the NovaCare Complex as the Philadelphia Eagles conducted the second of their three mandatory minicamp practices. Nick Sirianni had another quick session that lasted just over an hour, even practicing the new kickoff return during the middle of the session.  Big plays on offense have eluded the practices so far, but the secondary has …

Hufanga shares emotional rehab update, goal for 2024 return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was like the first day of school for Talanoa Hufanga as the 49ers reported for mandatory minicamp this week. After Hufanga sustained a heartbreaking knee injury that ended his 2023 season early, the football-obsessed All-Pro safety was all smiles during Day 2 of …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Nate Tice and Charles Robinson discuss the landmark contract for the Vikings wide receiver and whether it’s too much money for certain positions on the field. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript A lot of noise this off …

One of the biggest stories during this year’s NFL Draft was whether or not 49ers’ star wideout Deebo Samuel would be traded. Samuel wasn’t traded, although there was a report that the Pittsburgh Steelers were interested but weren’t willing to meet the 49ers’ asking price.  Samuel wasn’t traded, but he recently confirmed that those conversations were had.  “Yeah, I heard …

What excites Sorensen most about 49ers additions Floyd, Gross-Matos originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers brought in several key D-line additions this offseason, and new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen couldn’t be happier about what he has seen from them so far. Despite the lack of pads during San Francisco’s offseason program, defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur …

Should Tua Tagovailoa set the QB market? | Speak | FOX Sports Video Details It is the NFL’s minicamp season, and several QBs are seeking a new deal, including Tua Tagovailoa. When asked about his contract talks with the Miami Dolphins, he simply said that quote: “The market is the market.” Joe Burrow currently has the highest average value per …

Getty Images With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror and OTAs underway, it’s time for the newest members of the NFL family to get paid. All 257 draft picks and their agents have turned their attention to their respective front offices and aim to sign their first NFL contracts. Thanks to the CBA, rookie contracts are more tied to …

Teven Jenkins’ Bears future ‘up in air’ with no contract extension offer ‘on table’ yet originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Teven Jenkins wants to remain a Bear for the long haul, but it takes two to tango. The fourth-year offensive lineman is entering the final year of his rookie contract and does not yet have …

USATSI Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will serve as the host of the U.S. Olympic Team swim trials from June 15-23, with Olympic hopefuls vying for the right to compete in this year’s Paris Olympics. These trials will be unique as they take place within an NFL stadium. According to the Indianapolis Star, the 8.2-feet deep pool built over the …

LAKE FOREST, ILL. — You might remember when then-prospect Caleb Williams interrupted Brenden Rice’s podium time at the NFL Combine to ask him where people should draft him in Fantasy. If Williams asked new teammate Rome Odunze that question right now, Odunze has an answer for what he (and everyone else) should do this fall.   “You gotta put me …

Warner singles out young 49ers player who shone in offseason program originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — If awards were given out to the top players during the offseason program, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner knows who would get his vote. Warner, a three-time All-Pro selection, did not take part in any of the on-field work during …

Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts are hoping 2024 is the year of Anthony Richardson. The former No. 4 overall pick out of the University of Florida is an athletic specimen who set quarterback combine records in the vertical jump (40.5 inches) and broad jump (10-foot-9), while finishing fourth all time in the 40-yard dash (4.44). However, Richardson’s rookie season wasn’t …

USATSI Wes Welker caught 567 catches for 6,345 yards and 34 touchdowns in 78 games played with Tom Brady, but the wide receiver was not willing to catch any stray jokes that may have come his way at the quarterback’s roast. Many of Brady’s teammates were on stage during the event, including Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. Notably …