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He still doesn’t have an NFLPA licensing deal. Perhaps not coincidentally, Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. did not accept an invitation to attend the 2024 NFLPA Rookie Premiere in L.A. He was indeed on the invitation list. He was not on the official list of expected attendees. The list carried a caveat: “Subject to change.” We’re told that the only …

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta did something truly amazing last season: he became a star fantasy tight end in his rookie year. That is no small feat at that position. Ten touchdowns and 120 targets for a rookie tight end? Seems like a thing only dreams are made of, but LaPorta got it done. How will he follow his …

There has been something of a merry-go-round at the top wide receiver in fantasy football drafts the past few seasons. Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill — all have held claim to the No. 1-ranked WR. This embedded content is not available in your region. Looks like it’s CeeDee Lamb’s turn. There’s a chance the Cowboys’ star wideout could inhale …

Hard to argue with Christian McCaffrey as the top fantasy pick of 2024. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) We’re still a few months out from the 2024 NFL regular season, but football fans and fantasy players alike would agree: it’s never too early to start prepping. This embedded content is not available in your region. So, …

Will Nick Bosa and the 49ers lead fantasy defenses in scoring for 2024? (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) Whether you prioritize a roster spot for a specific defense week in and week out, or stream the position via the waiver wire, some thought goes into the D/ST spot in fantasy football. This embedded content is not available in your region. …

NFL analyst not ruling out Caleb Williams taking the Bears to the Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago No rookie quarterback has ever won a Super Bowl. No rookie quarterback has ever competed in a Super Bowl in their first season. But can Caleb Williams become the first? “This is my bold prediction. Forget guaranteeing the playoffs. … …

It’s the season of giving, specifically when it comes to NFL teams trying to retain, or acquire, quarterback talent. The Falcons gave Kirk Cousins a contract worth roughly $45 million a year and the Lions most recently handed Jared Goff a deal that makes him the second-highest paid quarterback in the league. Those teams, the Lions more than the Falcons, …

The Houston Texans were the NFL’s most pleasant surprise last season, wildly exceeding expectations. They were led first and foremost by their star rookies, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson, whom the Texans landed with the Nos. 2 and 3 overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. But they were also not the only impact players Houston drafted ahead of last …

How Pearsall used Skittles to improve football skills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rookie 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s trajectory to the NFL can be traced back through decades of hard work and heaping helping of Skittles. When Pearsall was just three years old, his father Ricky Sr. developed a motivational tool by rewarding him with a Skittle …

Cowherd believes 49ers got ‘little bit of a break’ with 2024 schedule originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As some look at the 49ers’ rest differential for the 2024 NFL season and believe the team got the short end of the stick, Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 1 claims San Francisco lucked out with its schedule. Cowherd said Thursday …

NFL explains reason for Bears’ odd division scheduling quirks, three-game road trip originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ 2024 schedule arrived Wednesday and had a few notable quirks, including that the Bears do not play a divisional game until Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers. Six of the Bears’ final eight games are against NFC North opponents. …

NFL fans will be seeing Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets in prime time next season — a lot. Earlier this week, it was revealed that New York has six prime-time games next season, which all come before Thanksgiving, as well as a game in London. When asked about the reasoning, NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North told …

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores had a 24-25 record in three seasons coaching an oft-dysfunctional Dolphins team. The fact that he finished within a game of .500 is impressive, given that the team’s owner allegedly offered Flores $100,000 for each loss in 2019, is impressive. (Not allegedly. It happened. Ross crafted a cover story that it was a joke.) Flores …

The Seahawks have signed another one of their 2024 draft picks. Seattle announced on Friday that third-round guard Christian Haynes has put pen to paper on his four-year rookie contract. Haynes, 24, was the No. 81 overall pick out of UConn. He started 49 consecutive games in college and is expected to compete to start at right guard. The Seahawks …

It’s easy to say, “Yes, Tua Tagovailoa deserves a new contract.” The hard part comes from pegging the right value. The Dolphins and their quarterback clearly haven’t been able to do that, or he’d already have a new deal. And Tua is doing the only thing he can to exert leverage — he’s staying away from voluntary workouts. It’s surprising …