The Giants are adding a veteran defensive tackle. Jordan Phillips will sign with New York on Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Phillips, 31, spent the last two seasons in his second stint with the Bills. In 2023, he recorded 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, five QB hits, and five passes defensed in 14 games with nine …
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Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice surrenders to police on assault charge after high-speed crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice surrendered to police Thursday on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas highway last month. A spokeswoman for Rice’s attorney confirmed to The Associated Press that Rice turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police …
Read More »Tom Brady open to a comeback, if a contender lost its QB late in the season
Tom Brady might not be 100 percent retired. Brady was asked on DeepCut with VicBlends whether he would return to the NFL if a team in contention lost its starting quarterback late in a season. Brady, who is hoping to become a minority owner of the Raiders, said that might be a violation of NFL rules, but that if the …
Read More »Sidney Crosby hits 1,000 assists, keeps Penguins surging
Apr 11, 2024, 11:44 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby is too consumed with the moment to think about the history he’s making. Too focused on trying to will the Pittsburgh Penguins into a playoff berth that seemed unlikely a month ago to consider the weight of all that he’s done. Besides, there’s really no need. The heights Crosby is …
Read More »Former Texas DT Byron Murphy visits Seahawks
The Seahawks hosted former Texas defensive tackles T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy II on top-30 visits, Corbin Smith of SI.com reports. The Seahawks also met with Murphy at the Scouting Combine. He is projected as a first-round draft choice and also has visited the Raiders, Vikings and Cowboys. Murphy earned Big 12 defensive lineman of the year in 2023. He …
Read More »Rock Ya-Sin signs one-year deal with 49ers
Rock Ya-Sin has found a new team. Ya-Sin has signed with San Francisco on a one-year deal, the 49ers announced on Thursday. Ya-Sin, 27, spent last season with the Ravens. He appeared in 14 games with one start, recording 13 total tackles with two passes defensed. He was on the field for 29 percent of defensive snaps in games played …
Read More »O.J. Simpson dies at 76, leaving a complicated legacy | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL writer Jori Epstein and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson to discuss the complicated and controversial legacy of O.J. Simpson. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It would be …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Vikings move up for J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy_cropped.jpg 1. Chicago Bears Caleb Williams, QB, USC No surprises here. Williams can make every throw imaginable, is an underrated athlete, and posted elite numbers in his three-year collegiate career. Even his flaws—like his desire to work out of structure—are impressive because he’s incredible out of structure. You can put this one in stone. 2. Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels, QB, …
Read More »When is 2024 NFL draft? Details on dates, times and timeline
When is 2024 NFL draft? Details on dates, times and timeline originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ evaluation of Caleb Williams is done. They’ve seen all the tape, met him at the Combine, visited him in Los Angeles and hosted him at Halas Hall. Everything points to the team selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick in …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye among 13 players to attend 2024 NFL draft
They won’t be drafted by the Lions, but Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are all heading to Detroit. The NFL announced today that Williams, Daniels and Maye are among the 13 players who have confirmed they will be in attendance at the 2024 NFL draft, two weeks from tonight. Williams, Daniels and Maye are widely expected to be …
Read More »Why Kiper Jr. mocked CB Phillips to 49ers at pick No. 63
Why Kiper Jr. mocked CB Phillips to 49ers at pick No. 63 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ESPN senior analyst Mel Kiper believes the 49ers will use the No. 63 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on defense after they bolster the offensive line in the first round. Kiper shared Thursday his belief that Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips will be available …
Read More »NFL will allow teams to have third design on helmets
The NFL loosened its restrictions on helmet design to allow for more flexibility in 2022, paving the way for many teams to bring back popular throwback uniform kits. Now, it is taking a step further, allowing for creative freedom in a limited capacity next season, per multiple reports. The NFL reportedly sent a memo to teams Wednesday stating that teams …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels among prospects set to attend
The 2024 NFL Draft is swiftly approaching. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) 13 prospects are set to attend the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25, the league announced Thursday. Quarterbacks will be well represented at the event, as Caleb Williams of USC, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, and North Carolina product Drake Maye are all set to show up. …
Read More »Rams re-sign LB Troy Reeder
Free agent linebacker Troy Reeder is returning to the Rams, the team announced Thursday. He has spent four of his five NFL seasons with the Rams, including in 2023 when he totaled 23 tackles in 17 games, with six starts. Reeder spent the 2022 season with the Chargers. He has appeared in 83 regular-season games with 31 starts. Reeder has …
Read More »Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, more will attend 2024 NFL Draft in person
Two weeks out from first night of the 2024 NFL Draft, the league confirmed several prospects projected to be among the first handful of picks will be attending the ceremonies live in Detroit on April 25. The NFL announced the list of in-person draft attendees Thursday, headlined by top quarterback prospects Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, who are …
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