Chris Johnson’s proudest accomplisment? 2,500 yards from scrimmage
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Chris Johnson’s proudest accomplisment? 2,500 yards from scrimmage

February 5, 2025
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We’ve got a ton of guests lined up for this week’s PFT Live. More are scheduled in advance. Some just happen while we’re hanging out near radio row and talking to the folks who stop by. On Tuesday, Simms ran into a pair of his former Titans teammates — running

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Eagles’ Saquon Barkley sends message to Giants fans ahead of Super Bowl
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Eagles’ Saquon Barkley sends message to Giants fans ahead of Super Bowl

February 5, 2025
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Neither Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley nor members of his family have been shy about taking some shots at the New York Giants regarding the Giants letting Barkley reach free agency last March.  Barkley is now on track to make his first Super Bowl appearance this coming Sunday. On Monday night,

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Arrest made in New York potentially relates to fencing of items stolen from Joe Burrow
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Arrest made in New York potentially relates to fencing of items stolen from Joe Burrow

February 5, 2025
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A Tuesday arrest in New York’s Diamond District could be linked to the December burglary of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home. NBC News reports that investigators contend the business worked with a group that has been targeting homes across the country, with the Burrow theft specifically mentioned. Two men, Dimitriy

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Rams Willing To Eat Money In Kupp Trade
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Rams Willing To Eat Money In Kupp Trade

February 5, 2025
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In their search for a Cooper Kupp trade partner, the Rams are willing to eat some of the money remaining on the star wide receiver’s contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Kupp is set to earn $20MM in 2025, made up of $12.5MM in base salary and a $7.5MM 90-man roster

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Steelers, Bengals are the betting favorites to land Cooper Kupp
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Steelers, Bengals are the betting favorites to land Cooper Kupp

February 5, 2025
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The Rams are trying to trade receiver Cooper Kupp. His contract points to the distinct possibility of a release. Regardless, he’s on track to have a new team in 2025. DraftKings has posted odds for Kupp’s next destinations. The co-favorites are the Steelers and Bengals, at +500 each. Next, at

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Andy Reid explains reasoning for retirement decision
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Andy Reid explains reasoning for retirement decision

February 5, 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt generated headlines when he confidently declared on Monday night that he knew “for a fact” that head coach Andy Reid would return for at least one more season.  Reid put talk about his intentions to bed while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. “Yes, I’ll

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Jaguars request to interview 49ers executive Josh Williams
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Jaguars request to interview 49ers executive Josh Williams

February 5, 2025
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The Jaguars have requested to interview 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for their vacant General Manager opening, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He just completed his 14th season with the 49ers, his first in his current role. Williams previously served as a national scout (2022-23),

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NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/4/25
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NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/4/25

February 5, 2025
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Here are today’s reserve/futures contracts signed around the NFL: Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Washington Commanders Hart has not played in the NFL since 2022, but he played 98 games over the preceding eight seasons. He has 67 career starts, mostly at right tackle, but only has one year with a

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Rams hire Drew Wilkins as their pass rush coordinator
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Rams hire Drew Wilkins as their pass rush coordinator

February 5, 2025
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The Rams are hiring Drew Wilkins as their defensive pass rush coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He was the Patriots’ outside linebackers coach last season under Jerod Mayo. Wilkins began his coaching career with the Ravens as a video operations intern in 2010. He spent 12 years with

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Watch: Former Bears HC Matt Nagy gives advice to Ben Johnson
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Watch: Former Bears HC Matt Nagy gives advice to Ben Johnson

February 5, 2025
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Matt Nagy came to Chicago with a ton of momentum and there was hope that he was the offensive-minded genius that could finally put the Chicago Bears over the top in the NFC North. He made the playoffs in his first season as head coach and while going 12-4 with

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A huge Wednesday is coming for PFT Live, capped by a live picks podcast
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A huge Wednesday is coming for PFT Live, capped by a live picks podcast

February 5, 2025
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Super Bowl week is in full swing in New Orleans, and Wednesday will be a rollercoaster for PFT Live. We’ve got a jam-packed guest list tomorrow, with one after another starting at 9:00 a.m. CT and going pretty much non-stop until we go live on Peacock, SiriusXM 85, NBC Sports

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Jaguars Request GM Interview With Josh Williams
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Jaguars Request GM Interview With Josh Williams

February 5, 2025
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The Jaguars have ramped up their general manager search process, requesting an interview with 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Williams has spent the last 14 seasons with the 49ers, starting as a scouting assistant in 2011. He then spent three years

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Kareem Hunt grateful for a second chance with Chiefs, and his shot at a first Super Bowl
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Kareem Hunt grateful for a second chance with Chiefs, and his shot at a first Super Bowl

February 5, 2025
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Kareem Hunt has had second chances before this season, so during the summer and into the start of the season, the veteran running back continued to work out as if some team would call with an opportunity. But at 29 and coming off a season when he averaged only 3.0

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Chiefs owner makes guarantee about Reid’s future amid retirement rumors
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Chiefs owner makes guarantee about Reid’s future amid retirement rumors

February 5, 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid became the subject of retirement rumors before he guided the franchise to a third Super Bowl championship across five seasons last February.  With the Chiefs now on the cusp of possibly becoming the first team in history to three-peat as Super Bowl champions, team owner Clark Hunt

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Zack Martin hasn’t made a decision about playing in 2025 yet
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Zack Martin hasn’t made a decision about playing in 2025 yet

February 5, 2025
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Veteran guard Zack Martin isn’t ready to say if he’ll be continuing his playing career in 2025. Martin’s 2024 season ended with an ankle injury that required surgery and he said in early December that he would take some time before making any call about suiting up next season. Martin

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Travis Kelce Plans To Continue Playing Beyond 2024 Season
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Travis Kelce Plans To Continue Playing Beyond 2024 Season

February 5, 2025
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Rocketing into a position as one of the best-known American athletes over the past two years, Travis Kelce has used this Chiefs dynasty period to cement himself as one of the all-time tight end greats. While this is obviously an easier NFL period to accumulate receiving yards compared to past

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Hollywood Brown hasn’t considered his future and won’t until after the Super Bowl
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Hollywood Brown hasn’t considered his future and won’t until after the Super Bowl

February 5, 2025
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Marquise “Hollywood” Brown signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Chiefs in the offseason. That means he’s scheduled to return to free agency in March. “I’m not really thinking about that until after this game,” Brown said Tuesday. “My focus is on the game. After that, then I’ll refocus

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Packers legend Mason Crosby hangs up his kicking cleats
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Packers legend Mason Crosby hangs up his kicking cleats

February 5, 2025
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Mason Crosby is no longer calling it kicks. Now he’s calling it quits after 17 NFL seasons. The long-time kicker for the Green Bay Packers is officially retiring. Crosby, 40, announced the news himself on “The Mason Crosby Show”, which is on local radio in Milwaukee. “I’m just so, so

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Texans promote Cole Popovich to OL coach/run game coordinator
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Texans promote Cole Popovich to OL coach/run game coordinator

February 5, 2025
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The Texans continued building out their offensive coaching staff under new coordinator Nick Caley on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, they have promoted Cole Popovich to the roles of offensive line coach and run game coordinator. Popovich had been the assistant offensive line coach in Houston for the last two

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AFC West Notes: Raiders, Bolts, Broncos, Nix
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AFC West Notes: Raiders, Bolts, Broncos, Nix

February 5, 2025
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The brain drain in Denver continues. Losing high-ranking exec Darren Mougey to the Jets, the Broncos have also seen two Sean Payton staffers (John Morton, Declan Doyle) become OCs elsewhere — Detroit, Chicago. They will now see one of their front office staffers join a division rival. The Raiders hired

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Brandon Aubrey in line for an extension with Cowboys
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Brandon Aubrey in line for an extension with Cowboys

February 5, 2025
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Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has become the best player at his position in the NFL. In two seasons, he has made two Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro and second-team All-Pro. Aubrey has made 89.4 percent of his field goals, including 24-of-27 from 50 yards or longer with a long

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The ‘Most sacks in a Super Bowl’ quiz
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The ‘Most sacks in a Super Bowl’ quiz

February 5, 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis wasn’t recognized as a Pro Bowler this season, but he was still a key piece of one of the NFL’s best defenses. Karlaftis led Kansas City while also defending five passes. He’s also shown up in the two previous Super Bowl’s he’s appeared

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NFL Referees Association calls “conspiracy theories” both “insulting” and “preposterous”
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NFL Referees Association calls “conspiracy theories” both “insulting” and “preposterous”

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On Monday, Commissioner Roger Goodell pushed back on the suggestion that game officials favor the Chiefs. On Tuesday, the union representing game officials issued a statement expressing appreciation for the Commissioner’s remarks. “Commissioner Goodell’s comments that it is ‘ridiculous’ to presume that NFL Officials are not doing everything possible to

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Buccaneers’ Mike Greenberg Withdraws From Jaguars’ GM Pursuit
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Buccaneers’ Mike Greenberg Withdraws From Jaguars’ GM Pursuit

February 5, 2025
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The first name to come up as a Jaguars GM candidate, Mike Greenberg is out of that mix. Tampa Bay will retain its assistant GM, as Greenberg has informed Jacksonville he is out of the running, the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud reports. Greenberg has been with the Bucs for

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Report: Bucs assistant G.M. Mike Greenberg pulls name from consideration for Jags G.M.
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Report: Bucs assistant G.M. Mike Greenberg pulls name from consideration for Jags G.M.

February 4, 2025
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The Jaguars have requested interviews with a number of General Manager candidates this week, but one of them is reportedly not interested in pursuing the job. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Buccaneers assistant G.M. Mike Greenberg has pulled his name out of consideration for the position.

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From a WR to a coach, here’s a ranking of the five most disrespected Eagles
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From a WR to a coach, here’s a ranking of the five most disrespected Eagles

February 4, 2025
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While the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LXI on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox), it’s a great time to give disrespected members of the organization the credit they deserve. Ranked in inverse order, here are the five most disrespected Eagles: 5. WR A.J.

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Jalen Hurts laughs when asked about having another OC next season
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Jalen Hurts laughs when asked about having another OC next season

February 4, 2025
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Jalen Hurts is as prepared as any quarterback can be to change coordinators. He’s done it for most of his career. Hurts laughed when asked whether he was ready for yet another coordinator next year. “Ask me a week or so from now,” Hurts said. Hurts, who played three years

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Bears Expected To Extend GM Ryan Poles; Team Authorizes Upper-Crust HC Salary For Ben Johnson
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Bears Expected To Extend GM Ryan Poles; Team Authorizes Upper-Crust HC Salary For Ben Johnson

February 4, 2025
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Going 0-for-3 in winning seasons as Bears GM, Ryan Poles nevertheless received a vote of confidence from team president Kevin Warren. The third-year Bears honcho installed Poles as the leader of the HC search process, doing so shortly after the club’s decision to can Matt Eberflus. Poles arrived in Chicago

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Report: Bears hire Jeremy Garrett as their DL coach
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Report: Bears hire Jeremy Garrett as their DL coach

February 4, 2025
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The Bears are hiring Jeremy Garrett as their new defensive line coach, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Garrett held the same position for the Jaguars in 2024. Garrett was a defensive lineman at Ole Miss from 2005-07 under defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, who hired Garrett in Jacksonville last

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Dismal Pro Bowl Games ratings show NFL exhibition has run its course
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Dismal Pro Bowl Games ratings show NFL exhibition has run its course

February 4, 2025
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Can the NFL take a hint? After the dismal ratings for Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games were revealed, fans have spoken. The exhibition has run its course. According to Front Office Sports, 4.7 million viewers tuned into the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, an 18 percent decrease from 2024 when 5.8 million

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J.J. McCarthy: All I could ask for is a fair opportunity at QB job
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J.J. McCarthy: All I could ask for is a fair opportunity at QB job

February 4, 2025
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Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s bid for the Vikings quarterback job in 2024 ended with a knee injury he suffered in the team’s first preseason game and the first-round pick said on Tuesday that it was hard to be stuck as an observer for his rookie season. McCarthy watched Sam Darnold put

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K Mason Crosby Retires
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K Mason Crosby Retires

February 4, 2025
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Mason Crosby did not play in 2024, and he will not attempt a comeback this offseason. The veteran kicker announced his retirement on Tuesday. Crosby said during an appearance on his 105.7 The Fan Milwaukee radio show that he has elected to hang up his cleats. As a result, his career

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Titans hire Travis Smith as defensive run game coordinator
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Titans hire Travis Smith as defensive run game coordinator

February 4, 2025
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The Titans announced an addition to their defensive coaching staff on Tuesday afternoon. They have hired Travis Smith as their defensive run game coordinator. They also announced that Lori Locust will now have the title of defensive assistant. Smith spent the last three seasons as the Bears’ defensive line coach.

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NFL Referees Association addresses big Chiefs conspiracy theory
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NFL Referees Association addresses big Chiefs conspiracy theory

February 4, 2025
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There has been a consistent narrative in recent years that NFL officials favor the Kansas City Chiefs, and the union representing the league’s referees has heard enough. On Tuesday, NFL Referees Association executive director Scott Green issued a statement calling it “insulting and preposterous” that people have accused officials of

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Mason Crosby announces his retirement
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Mason Crosby announces his retirement

February 4, 2025
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Mason Crosby has gone from unofficially retired to officially retired. Crosby did nt play at all during the 2024 season and he announced his retirement during his Tuesday radio show on 105.7 The Fan in Milwaukee. Crosby entered the league as a Packers sixth-round pick in 2007 and spent the

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Bears Could Attempt To Work Out Kyler Gordon Extension This Offseason
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Bears Could Attempt To Work Out Kyler Gordon Extension This Offseason

February 4, 2025
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Last offseason, one of the Bears’ top priorities was working out a deal with cornerback Jaylon Johnson. After applying the franchise tag, a four-year, $76MM extension was signed; 2025 could see another long-term commitment made at the position. As a 2022 draftee, Kyler Gordon is now eligible for a new deal. He is

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Raiders announce Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator
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Raiders announce Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator

February 4, 2025
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The Raiders and Chip Kelly made it official on Tuesday. Word came on Sunday that the Raiders would hire Kelly as their offensive coordinator and the team announced the move on Tuesday afternoon. Kelly joins Pete Carroll’s staff years after they matched up as head coaches on both the collegiate

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The ‘100-yard rushing Super Bowls’ quiz
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The ‘100-yard rushing Super Bowls’ quiz

February 4, 2025
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In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 22 times. How many can you name in five minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts

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Report: NFL will remove “End Racism” message from end zone for Super Bowl
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Report: NFL will remove “End Racism” message from end zone for Super Bowl

February 4, 2025
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Many things about the Super Bowl field look different from the normal NFL gridiron. This year, the Super Bowl playing surface will break from a four-plus-year tradition. According to Mike Silver of TheAthletic.com, the “End Racism” slogan will be removed from the back of the end zone for Super Bowl

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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Addresses Health Status, 2025 Outlook
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Addresses Health Status, 2025 Outlook

February 4, 2025
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Kirk Cousins came to Atlanta amidst considerable fanfare and expectation last offseason, but his tenure is likely to come to an end soon. The Pro Bowl quarterback faces the prospect of being released by the Falcons shortly, something he addressed along with his health situation. During an appearance on Good Morning

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Bills to hire Jason Rebrovich as assistant OL coach
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Bills to hire Jason Rebrovich as assistant OL coach

February 4, 2025
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The Bills are bringing Jason Rebrovich back to their coaching staff. Rebrovich was dismissed as the Packers’ defensive line coach at the end of the 2024 season and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that he will join Sean McDermott’s staff as their assistant defensive line coach for the 2025 season.

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Should AFC West team pursue former Super Bowl MVP?
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Should AFC West team pursue former Super Bowl MVP?

February 4, 2025
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Would acquiring Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp help the Denver Broncos clinch a second straight playoff berth? On Monday night, the Super Bowl LVI MVP confirmed that the Rams placed him on the trade block. As of Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook gives Denver +600 odds of being Kupp’s next

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Commanders add Brian Schneider as asst. special teams coordinator
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Commanders add Brian Schneider as asst. special teams coordinator

February 4, 2025
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Washington is hiring an assistant special teams coordinator. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Commanders are hiring Brian Schneider for the position. Schneider, 53, spent 2022-2024 as the 49ers special teams coordinator before he was fired in January. Washington head coach Dan Quinn and Schneider worked alongside each other

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Jaguars Request GM Interview With Rams’ James Gladstone
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Jaguars Request GM Interview With Rams’ James Gladstone

February 4, 2025
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The list of candidates for the Jaguars’ general manager position continues to grow. Several interview requests went out on Monday, but the team is not done on that front. [RELATED: Jags Name Tony Boselli VP Of Football Operations] Jacksonville hopes to speak with James Gladstone for the GM position, ESPN’s Adam Schefter

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Tom Brady will take part in production meetings ahead of Super Bowl LIX
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Tom Brady will take part in production meetings ahead of Super Bowl LIX

February 4, 2025
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The rules the NFL put in place to deal with Tom Brady’s status as both an owner of the Raiders and a broadcaster for Fox Sports will be tweaked this week. Brady, who is set to call Super Bowl LIX with Kevin Burkhardt, is typically barred from team facilities, practices,

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Rating Super Bowl angst of NFC fan bases
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Rating Super Bowl angst of NFC fan bases

February 4, 2025
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Every fan base wants to see its team in a Super Bowl, but some fan bases would merely be satisfied with a winning season. (We’re staring at you, New York Giants faithful.) Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox), Yardbarker

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Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes grew from playing behind “ultimate professional” Alex Smith
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Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes grew from playing behind “ultimate professional” Alex Smith

February 4, 2025
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After drafting Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs coach Andy Reid kept him on the bench for his rookie season, while Alex Smith led the Chiefs to the playoffs. Reid says that was the best move for everyone involved. Reid said today that having a veteran like Smith there to show Mahomes how

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Teams Prepared To Trade First-Round Picks, More For Browns’ Myles Garrett
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Teams Prepared To Trade First-Round Picks, More For Browns’ Myles Garrett

February 4, 2025
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Toward the end of the season, Myles Garrett raised the possibility of a trade sending him to a Super Bowl contender. The Browns remain insistent they will not consider doing so, but Monday saw the situation escalate with a formal trade request. Cleveland’s stance on the situation has not changed in the

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Kirk Cousins: My focus right now is on getting healthy
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Kirk Cousins: My focus right now is on getting healthy

February 4, 2025
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Kirk Cousins’s football future is unclear at the moment, but he knows that any hopes of returning to life as a quality starting quarterback will require him to be in top physical form. Cousins didn’t look like he was in that kind of shape after returning from a torn Achilles

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The ‘100 receiving yard Super Bowls’ quiz
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The ‘100 receiving yard Super Bowls’ quiz

February 4, 2025
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When a team adds a running back that rushes for over 2,000 yards in a season, a likely consequence is that even a talented wide receiver would see his numbers dip. Just ask Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith. In addition to Saquon Barkley joining Philadelphia, Smith also missed four games

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