The Jets broke out the pads for the first time this summer on Monday and they also got a dose of an angry Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers threw an interception that went off wide receiver Allen Lazard’s hands early in the session, struggled to corral erratic snaps from center Joe Tippmann and went down after being tripped by one of his …
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Judon voices frustration with contract dispute, ‘business of football’
Judon voices frustration with contract dispute, ‘business of football’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Judging by Monday’s training camp practice, Matthew Judon doesn’t appear to be any closer to getting the contract he desires from the New England Patriots. While he was present on the fields outside Gillette Stadium, the star outside linebacker didn’t participate in the padded practice. …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Shane Waldron offer progress report on Bears QB’s development in camp
Caleb Williams, Shane Waldron offer progress report on Bears QB’s development in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams isn’t where he’d like to be eight days into training camp, but the Bears rookie quarterback feels that he’s precisely where he should be in his early NFL development arc. “I think I’m on track to be …
Read More »Over the past four years, Dak Prescott has been the cash-flow king
In recent days, we’ve tried to shift some of the focus regarding quarterback contracts from APY (and only APY) to cash flow. As to the four-year window from 2023 through 2026 and 2024 through 2027, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the cash-flow king. As to the four-year period that ended in 2023, the winner was Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Per …
Read More »Hurricanes reach two-year deal with forward Martin Necas
Jul 29, 2024, 03:49 PM ET The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with forward Martin Necas, keeping one of its most skilled offensive players through the 2025-26 season. The team announced the deal Monday, providing some roster certainty for the 25-year-old Czech who had been discussed as a trade candidate since the close of Carolina’s …
Read More »Texans’ Denico Autry suspended 6 games for violating NFL’s drug policy
Houston Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry was suspended for the first six games of the regular season on Monday for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancers. Autry denied he knowingly ingested a banned substance but said he would accept the suspension. Autry said he discovered the pharmacy that filled a prescription for him had “intentionally, recklessly, or negligently” included a …
Read More »Bears share what they want to see out of Caleb Williams in preseason
Bears share what they want to see out of Caleb Williams in preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears will announce on Tuesday whether or not Caleb Williams and the rest of the starters will play in this week’s Hall of Fame game. In the past, head coach Matt Eberflus has protected starters– especially QBs– in the preseason …
Read More »K.J. Osborn gives intriguing comp for rookie WR Javon Baker
K.J. Osborn gives intriguing comp for rookie WR Javon Baker originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots offense has gotten off to a slow start in training camp, but one bright spot for the group has been rookie wide receiver Javon Baker. The fourth-rounder out of Central Florida has already put together a highlight reel of impressive …
Read More »49ers activate first-round pick Ricky Pearsall off of NFI list
The 49ers have gotten their first-round pick back on the field. San Francisco announced on Monday that receiver Ricky Pearsall has been activated off of the non-football injury list. Pearsall, the No. 31 overall pick out of Florida, had been dealing with a hamstring injury. Pearsall’s presence is significant for a team that’s currently experiencing Brandon Aiyuk’s hold-in and trade …
Read More »Wild sign defenseman Brock Faber to 8-year, $68 million extension
Jul 29, 2024, 02:55 PM ET The Minnesota Wild signed second-year defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $68 million Monday. The extension, which has an annual average value of $8.5 million, kicks in for the 2025-26 season. Faber will earn $925,000 this season, the final year of his rookie contract. The extension runs through the 2032-33 season. Faber, …
Read More »Madden 99 Club: Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill headlines Madden 25 ratings
The first wave of Madden 25 ratings were released Monday, and wide receivers took center stage. The first member named to the 99 Club was superstar wideout Tyreek Hill, making him the first Miami Dolphins player to receive a 99 overall rating. Hill was also the only receiver to receive the elusive near-perfect rating. Following closely behind Hill was the …
Read More »Jets Training Camp Quick Hits: Latest on Haason Reddick’s holdout; Will McDonald’s size
The Jets wrapped up their sixth day of training camp. Here are the takeaways… – There was optimism inside the Jets building that Haason Reddick, whom New York acquired via trade from the Eagles, would end his holdout and report on Monday. That was not the case. Reddick still isn’t in attendance and his absence is becoming a costly one. …
Read More »Texans’ Denico Autry suspended six games
Newly signed Texans defensive end Denico Autry will miss the first six games of the season while serving a suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Autry released a statement saying he was given a prescription medication that had a banned substance, without his knowledge. “Over the course of my ten-year NFL career, I have never engaged in …
Read More »Tyreek Hill is only WR with a 99 rating in this year’s ‘Madden,’ and he was pleased
Tyreek Hill got the only 99 rating among receivers in “Madden NFL 25.” (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) Tyreek Hill has truly arrived. Sure, he had the eight Pro Bowls, five first-team All-Pros, a Super Bowl ring and back-to-back 1,700-yard seasons, but he hadn’t joined the “Madden” 99 club. Hill made it for this season’s version of the popular video game. …
Read More »Three Bucs who could be the difference between a good and great defense
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The biggest story of the Bucs’ offseason was the successful push to keep the team’s veteran core together, working out deals to re-sign a quartet of free agents in Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield and Lavonte David. And as much as continuity was a priority, the Bucs also made the difficult decision to move …
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