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Players do indeed resist new safety rules

The NFL is determined to dump the hip-drop tackle. The NFL Players Association opposes the move. On Thursday, league leadership shrugged at the union’s opposition, explaining that the players always resist changes aimed at making the game safer. Indeed they do. Peter King wrote an article for Sports Illustrated in November 2010 regarding the league’s reaction to the bang-bang-bang helmet-to-helmet …

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Flyers’ Sean Couturier to return vs. Bruins after 2-game absence

Mar 23, 2024, 01:09 PM ET Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier will return to the ice for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the Boston Bruins after serving as a healthy scratch for the previous two contests. Couturier sat out Philadelphia’s 4-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and a 3-2 overtime loss on the road against the …

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Eagles to sign Will Grier to one-year deal

The Eagles are adding another quarterback. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is signing Will Grier to a one-year deal. Grier, 28, spent time with the Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, and Chargers last year, though he did not appear in a game. Dallas cut him after acquiring quarterback Trey Lance with the intention of keeping him around as the team’s third QB. …

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Eagles reportedly signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore

Eagles reportedly signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are signing quarterback Will Grier to a one-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday morning. Grier, who turns 29 next month, is the fourth quarterback on the roster, joining Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee at the Quarterback Factory. A former …

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Shaquil Barrett say he was talking to Jets until Dolphins swooped in

Two years ago, receiver Tyreek Hill picked the Dolphins over the Jets. This year, pass rusher Shaquil Barrett did the same. Appearing on CBS Sports Radio with Zach Gelb, Barrett said he was talking to the Jets until the Dolphins swooped in and got it done. “My agent was talking to me about potentially going to New York, and it …

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Roob’s Observations: Understanding Roseman’s unique approach to 2024 free agency

Roob’s Observations: Understanding Roseman’s unique approach to 2024 free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Howie Roseman’s unique approach to the 2024 offseason, a ridiculous Parris Campbell stat, thoughts on Justin Simmons and the worst 2nd-round pick in Eagles history. It’s all here in this week’s edition of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations! And next week? Ten more! …

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NHL playoff standings: Who’s winning the Presidents’ Trophy?

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Saturday’s NHL schedule features a number of tantalizing matchups, whether it’s for playoff positioning — such as Edmonton Oilers-Toronto Maple Leafs (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+) — or better odds in the …

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Dallas Turner a heavy favorite to be first defensive player drafted

The start of the 2024 NFL draft is likely to be heavy on offense. Three quarterbacks — Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye — are likely to be the first three picks, and once the run on quarterbacks ends, a run on receivers with Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze could be next. Offensive tackle Joe Alt …

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