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Joey Porter Jr. looks different. The Steelers cornerback cut his hair, and he bulked up this offseason. “I’ve been hitting the weight room. A little bit, yeah,” Porter said, via Bo Marchionte of college2pro.com. “Got a little stronger over the offseason so you can see it. Yeah, feel good. I feel pretty powerful right now.” Porter played last season at …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss the NFL MVP dropping 25 pounds this offseason and what it could mean for his approach to the 2024 season. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify …

Floyd explains how 49ers’ ‘hard’ play convinced him to sign deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Leonard Floyd had his motives to pack up his bags in Buffalo and head west to join the 49ers back in March. On Wednesday, amidst San Francisco’s organized team activities, the defensive end spoke to KNBR about how the 49ers’ impact on …

NFL broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit strongly commends Bears roster moves, Matt Eberflus originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s been quite the transformative offseason for the Bears. They drafted Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, acquired Keenan Allen, D’Andre Swift and Kevin Byard, and overhauled their coaching staff. The Bears are set for an exciting season and NFL/College broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit recognized …

Why 49ers WR coach sees good, bad in OTAs absence of Aiyuk, Jennings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The absence of Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings at OTAs is viewed as both a good and bad thing by 49ers receivers coach Leonard Hankerson. Without two of the team’s top three receivers on the field, first-round …

May 22, 2024, 11:22 PM ET NEW YORK — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his first shutout of the postseason, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. Carter Verhaege and Sam Bennett also scored. Bobrovsky, who had …

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement address does not appear to have affected his standing with his team of seven years. Speaking to reporters for the first time since Butker addressed the graduates of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he disagreed with some of the statements made but endorsed Butker’s character. “I know …

White Sox offer ticket promotion for Caleb Williams, Bears’ ballpark visit. Here are the details originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The White Sox are offering $18 outfield tickets for when Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and the team visit Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, May 23 to throw out the first pitch. The White Sox will play the Orioles at …

The Ravens cut defensive lineman Bravvion Roy, according to the NFL’s transactions report. He spent last season on the practice squad in Baltimore but did not play a game. The Panthers made him a sixth-round pick in 2020, and he has appeared in 45 games with 15 starts, all with Carolina. In 2022, he totaled 17 tackles, a quarterback hit, …

Dre Greenlaw continues to work his way back from a torn Achilles, recently calling it a “long, long, slow process.” He is out of a protective boot three months after his fluke, non-contact injury during the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. The goal for Greenlaw and the 49ers is for his return Week 1, but it’s more likely he …

Here’s how much rest the Bears will receive this season compared to other teams: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago All 32 teams released their official 2024 regular season schedules exactly one week ago. The Bears have a particularly interesting one. Most notably, they won’t endure a division matchup until Week 11 against the Packers. They have three prime-time …

PHILADELPHIA — James Bradberry had a disastrous season with the Philadelphia Eagles last year. Questions arose regarding Bradberry’s future with the Eagles before Philadelphia drafted Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in the first two rounds of the draft.  During Wednesday’s open voluntary OTA practice, Bradberry wasn’t present for the session, creating even more questions regarding his future in an Eagles …

May 22, 2024, 09:18 PM ET NEW YORK — Rick Tocchet was honored as the NHL’s coach of the year Wednesday after guiding the Pacific Division champion Vancouver Canucks to their second playoff berth in nine years. Tocchet appeared on 109 of 114 ballots for the Jack Adams award submitted by members of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, and received 82 …

49ers QB coach Griese observing Purdy grow in leadership role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – For all that Brock Purdy has accomplished on the field for the 49ers, quarterbacks coach Brian Griese wants to see the 24-year-old take on more of a leadership role in his third NFL season. Griese already has seen signs of …

FRISCO, Texas —  Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said “We want Dak Prescott. That’s that.” when asked how motivated he is to retain Prescott as his team’s long-term, face of the franchise quarterback.  Jones made that comment two days before the 2024 NFL Draft on April 23, and based on how emphatic he was in saying it, the natural conclusion …