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Jonathan Taylor was once a hugely hyped fantasy RB — and the hype could be back for 2024. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Not that long ago, Jonathan Taylor was a destination pick for fantasy football managers, a game-changer, a league winner. He charted as the RB4 in his 2020 rookie year, and he jumped to the RB1 slot for …

In late 2021, Tom Brady said this regarding his post-football life: “I imagine not playing. And I imagine watching football on Sundays going, ‘These guys suck.’ I could do way better than that. And then still knowing in my heart that I actually could still do it.” To this day, he knows in his heart that he could still do …

After three months of investigation, the NFL resolved the free-agent tampering cases of the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons. The league announced Thursday that its investigation found the Eagles did not have contact with then-free-agent running back Saquon Barkley during the 52-hour legal tampering period prior to the start of free agency, during which teams can speak to only agents …

The verdict is in. The Eagles have not been punished for potential tampering with running back Saquon Barkley. The NFL issued the following statement on Thursday morning: “After a thorough review of the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley, the NFL today informed the club that the investigation did not discover sufficient evidence to support a finding that the Anti-Tampering …

As they so often do, the Saints have restructured a contract to give themselves some salary cap relief this year but put themselves in a tougher cap position in future years. This time it’s Taysom Hill who has reworked his contract, according to multiple reports. The restructuring of Hill’s contract turns most of his 2024 base salary into a signing …

The NFL has sent a clear message to all teams when it comes to tampering with potential free agents. Go ahead and do it. The league announced today that the Falcons tampered with three different prospective free agents. The punishment was, frankly, laughably small. Here’s the official statement: “The NFL today informed the Atlanta Falcons of the discipline being imposed …

Defensive end/outside linebacker Takkarist McKinley’s tryout with the Jets must have gone pretty well. According to SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes, the Jets are signing McKinley to the roster to bolster an already-loaded defensive front. The 28-year-old entered the league as a first-round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2017. He racked up 13.0 sacks over his first two …

Bears’ preseason plan for Caleb Williams remains work in progress originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams and the Bears’ rookies finished their offseason program work Wednesday at Halas Hall. They’ll return in a month, with the Bears set to begin training camp on July 20. Twelve days later, the Bears will open their preseason …

Former first-round pick Takk McKinley has found a new NFL home. The Jets announced McKinley’s signing on Thursday. The edge rusher took part in their mandatory minicamp this week on a tryout basis. McKinley was selected 26th overall by the Falcons in 2017 and remained with the team until being waived in November 2020. He was claimed by the Bengals …

Saints tight end Juwan Johnson is currently dealing with an injury, but he hopes to be good to go for Week One. Johnson will have foot surgery next week and the Saints are hopeful he can play on September 8 when they take on the Panthers to start the regular season, according to ESPN. Johnson originally signed with the Saints …

The NFL finally issued the rulings in the companion tampering cases arising from the 2024 pre-free agency negotiating window. The formal announcements from the league contain one key difference. The statement issued regarding the question of whether the Eagles tampered with Giants running back Saquon Barkley identifies the steps taken to investigate the situation. In contrast, the statement issued regarding …

The Chiefs brought a pair of fast wide receivers to the roster this offseason and they want to make sure they make the most of them. That was the word from quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the team wrapped up their offseason program on Thursday. The team signed Hollywood Brown and drafted Xavier Worthy with a first-round pick, so it’s not …

The Packers have their first-round pick under contract. According to multiple reports, they have signed tackle Jordan Morgan. Morgan, who was the 25th overall pick, signed a four-year deal and the Packers have an option for a fifth season. Morgan was a three-year starter at left tackle for Arizona, but the Packers haven’t decided where they will line him up …

The Dolphins don’t have to worry about signing any draft picks before the start of training camp. According to multiple reports, they wrapped up their class by signing first-round pick Chop Robinson on Thursday. Like all first-round picks, Robinson signed a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth season. Robinson was the 21st overall pick in April after …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 14, 2024, 01:13 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON, Alberta — Stuart Skinner hasn’t given up on the Oilers’ Stanley Cup dream. “It is disappointing being down 3-0. We’ve got to let that reality sink in,” the goaltender said after the Florida Panthers’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Cup Final on …