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Talk about extending the regular season to an 18th game has picked up recently and one member of the NFL Players Association’s executive committee weighed in on the notion on Wednesday. Colts center Ryan Kelly said that having more games “sounds great” to some people when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discusses it, but that his feeling is that it is …

Dak Prescott, entering the final season of his contract, has an uncertain future. So, too, do CeeDee Lamb, who is holding out of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new deal, and DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin and Brandin Cooks and all of the coaching staff. The Cowboys’ window with this group of players and coaches could close after this …

Chris Simms on Caleb Williams: ‘His mechanics are flawless’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NFL analyst and quarterback guru Chris Simms made waves last week when he ranked Caleb Williams the No. 20 QB in the NFL this year– the highest he’s ever ranked a rookie quarterback in his annual review. Simms joined the Under Center Podcast this week …

As Good Morning Football remains inexplicably on hiatus as the production relocates from New York to Los Angeles, the “former NFL player” chair has been vacated. Gone, according to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com, is former NFL defensive back Jason McCourty. He won’t be with the show when it relaunches in August from L.A. GMFB shuttered in late March, with a …

The Saints drafted wide receiver Chris Olave in the first round in 2022 because they thought he would be a productive piece of their passing game and their bet has paid off. Olave has 159 catches for 2,165 yards and nine touchdowns through his first 31 NFL games and he posted better numbers in all three categories during his second …

Bears minicamp observations: Defense confusing Caleb Williams but flashes keep growing originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams’ rookie education continued Wednesday at Halas Hall during the Bears’ second mandatory minicamp practice. Facing a defense at full strength, Williams and the offense struggled during a 7-on-7 period that saw multiple passes broken up by the …

Warner jokes he’s ‘aging like fine wine’ entering seventh 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL can take its toll on even the best of athletes, but 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is feeling fresh as ever ahead of his seventh season in the league. The All-Pro didn’t take part in on-field work during organized team activities …

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has impressed a veteran teammate in Organized Team Activities. New England safety Jabrill Peppers said that when watching Maye on the practice field, it’s easy to see why Maye has the talent to be the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. “The arm talent is definitely there. I’ve seen him make some …

How Warner is supporting Greenlaw through ‘lonely’ Achilles rehab originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — While Dre Greenlaw is recovering from successful Achilles surgery, Fred Warner has been making sure his 49ers teammate feels supported. On Wednesday, the All-Pro linebacker shared why making an effort to be present for Greenlaw has been important. “Just being there …

FRISCO, Texas — What’s the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Dallas Cowboys running Ezekiel Elliott? For many people, the answers would range between bulldozing defenders for first downs or breaking away downfield for touchdowns. Those were regular occurrences during Elliott’s prime, first four seasons from 2016 through 2019 when he registered over 1,300 rushing yards three …

Dak Prescott’s future with the Cowboys is up in the air as he moves toward the season without a contract extension, but it hasn’t been an obstacle to his preparation over the last few months. That was the message from head coach Mike McCarthy when he spoke to reporters from the team’s minicamp on Wednesday. McCarthy said he thinks that …

The NFL has been testing the public relations waters in floating an 18-game schedule. Ryan Kelly is here for the counterpoint. The Pro Bowl center and NFLPA representative for the Indianapolis Colts spoke candidly against an expanded schedule on Wednesday. He’s “absolutely not” interested in an 18-game slate or commissioner Roger Goodell’s effort’s to push one. Colts NFLPA rep Ryan …

The Cowboys used the fourth overall pick on Ezekiel Elliott in 2016, a year after trying something of a running back by committee with Darren McFadden and Joseph Randle. McFadden served as the bridge between DeMarco Murray and Elliott, rushing for 1,089 yards in 2015. Now, Elliott is that guy after spending most of his previous time in Dallas as …

PHILADELPHIA — A cloudy day oversaw the NovaCare Complex as the Philadelphia Eagles conducted the second of their three mandatory minicamp practices. Nick Sirianni had another quick session that lasted just over an hour, even practicing the new kickoff return during the middle of the session.  Big plays on offense have eluded the practices so far, but the secondary has …

Hufanga shares emotional rehab update, goal for 2024 return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It was like the first day of school for Talanoa Hufanga as the 49ers reported for mandatory minicamp this week. After Hufanga sustained a heartbreaking knee injury that ended his 2023 season early, the football-obsessed All-Pro safety was all smiles during Day 2 of …