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Why Matt Eberflus is a great head coach in the eyes of Hall of Fame defensive end originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus got a huge vote of approval from Hall of Fame defensive end Dwight Freeney. The former Colts star is familiar with Eberflus from Eberflus’ time working as Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator, and on …

Steve McMichael, who was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, was hospitalized this week. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Steve McMichael was back in the hospital Wednesday, according to his former teammate Walter Payton’s son. Hours later, it was announced that he is being released. “Steve McMichael is suffering from a urinary tract infection,” per a …

2024 NFL mock draft roundup: New early-round predictions for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It might be hard to believe but the calendar is already into April, which means the 2024 NFL Draft is less than 30 days away. The best approach for the New England Patriots to take early in the draft is selecting a quarterback — …

The Chiefs’ future is very much in doubt after Jackson County, Missouri, voters overwhelmingly rejected a sales tax extension that would have renovated Arrowhead Stadium. Before Tuesday’s vote, Chiefs president Mark Donovan had threatened the team could leave if the measure didn’t pass. Where would they go if they did move? Dallas mayor Eric Johnson, who repeatedly has pitched his …

NFL Insider Albert Breer unveils eye-popping tidbit about Caleb Williams’ arm strength originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago All the talk about Caleb Williams this offseason has been about his “generational talent.” And as the Bears are poised to take the USC quarterback with the No. 1 pick, some are asking what makes Williams so generational? What about his quarterback …

The Commanders have announced the jersey numbers of some of their new players, and that includes a first for Marcus Mariota. Mariota will wear the jersey No. 0, making him the first quarterback to wear the number. A year ago, the NFL passed a new rule allowing the 0 jersey, which had previously not appeared in pro football since before …

Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to discuss the breaking news that Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Houston Texans. The trio dive into the how and why of the blockbuster trade, including what went wrong for Diggs in …

Ex-Packers RB Taylor, 49ers agree to one-year deal, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have added depth to their running back room for the 2024 NFL season. Free-agent running back Patrick Taylor Jr. and San Francisco agreed to terms on a one-year contract, Taylor’s agent Chris Cabott confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter Wednesday. Taylor played …

The Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year deal with edge rusher Randy Gregory, the team announced. The Seahawks are among other teams that had interest in Gregory, who joins his fourth team in four years. The Broncos traded him to the 49ers last season, and he played 12 regular-season games and all three postseason games with San Francisco. In seven …

Since the Bills traded Stefon Diggs prior to June 1, they will take on a $31 million dead salary-cap charge next season. He is signed through the 2027 season. A separation between Diggs and the Bills seemed inevitable. After offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey was replaced by Joe Brady in November, Diggs’ production dropped. His targets and average receiving yards per …

Stefon Diggs spent four seasons in Buffalo, catching 445 passes for 5,372 yards and 37 touchdowns. The four-time Pro Bowler averaged 6.7 catches and 87.4 yards in his 66 games with the Bills. After trading Diggs to the Texans on Wednesday, the Bills concede they will miss his production. “I mean, are we better today? Probably not,” Bills General Manager …

Tight end pursuit shows 49ers need to prepare for life after Kittle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers took the unique measure a year ago to select tight ends in the third- and seventh rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft. But the 49ers’ unsuccessful pursuit of restricted free-agent tight end Brock Wright indicates they do not believe …

Quarterback Marcus Mariota is no stranger to making history. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Marcus Mariota will have made history before he even touches the field in his first game with the Washington Commanders. He’ll be the first NFL quarterback to ever wear the No. 0. Mariota signed a one-year deal with the Commanders in free agency. The team announced his …

Report: CFL team adds Chase Claypool to exclusive negotiation list originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One Canadian Football team is preparing for the possibility that Chase Claypool leaves the NFL. According to multiple reports, the Saskatchewan Roughriders added the former Bears receiver to their exclusive negotiation list. That doesn’t mean Claypool is headed back to Canada, where he grew …

Lions match 49ers’ Brock Wright offer sheet, keep tight end originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers still are searching for a backup tight end. The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday they matched the offer sheet that tight end Brock Wright signed with the 49ers last week as a restricted free agent. The Lions will pick up the three-year, …