Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2025 New York Giants
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Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2025 New York Giants

July 13, 2025
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Meanwhile, Wilson missed his first six games in Pittsburgh with a calf issue before going 6-6 as a starter, including a 28-14 loss to the Ravens in the postseason. The 36-year-old signed a one-year, $10.5M contract to join the Giants in the offseason after throwing for 2,482 yards and 16

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Second-round WR Tre Harris officially a holdout as Chargers report to camp
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Second-round WR Tre Harris officially a holdout as Chargers report to camp

July 13, 2025
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The Chargers’ rookies reported to training camp on Saturday, and second-round wide receiver Tre Harris was not present, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Harris remains unsigned, as do 29 other players drafted in the second round. Texans receiver Jayden Higgins, the 34th overall pick, became the first second-round pick

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Giants Rumors: Miller, Robinson, UDFAs
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Giants Rumors: Miller, Robinson, UDFAs

July 12, 2025
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Technically an undrafted signee in 2023, Dante Miller made his NFL debut last year for Big Blue in two games off the practice squad. According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, there’s a chance he could work his way on to the active roster in 2025. Miller was an interesting

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Report: Lloyd Howell does not intend to resign as NFLPA executive director
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Report: Lloyd Howell does not intend to resign as NFLPA executive director

July 12, 2025
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It’s still possible that NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell will be pushed out. However, he doesn’t plan to walk away. Citing an unnamed source with knowledge of the situation, the Washington Post reports that Howell does not intend to resign. While he has weathered the immediate storm resulting

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Extension Candidate: Terry McLaurin
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Extension Candidate: Terry McLaurin

July 12, 2025
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There’s been no shortage of noise coming out of the District of Columbia — technically 25 miles or so west of DC — concerning the extension negotiations for veteran wide receiver Terry McLaurin. It should be a no-brainer: a second-team All-Pro heading into a contract year with a $25.5MM cap

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Randy Moss believes this wide receiver could be the best ever
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Randy Moss believes this wide receiver could be the best ever

July 12, 2025
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From one Vikings legend to another, Randy Moss has been very vocal about his admiration for current superstar Justin Jefferson. In a TMZ Sports interview, Moss had some bold predictions for Justin, declaring that he could surpass any wide receiver in NFL history.  “I think Justin Jefferson is on pace

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Report: Steelers are “inquiring” as to T.J. Watt’s possible trade value
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Report: Steelers are “inquiring” as to T.J. Watt’s possible trade value

July 12, 2025
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There’s often a difference between the things a reporter will write, and the things a reporter will say. When putting words on paper (real or electronic), there’s always a greater degree of care. When putting words into the ether, everyone (me included) is a little looser. It happens all the

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Browns Rookie QBs Unlikely To Win Starting Gig; Dillon Gabriel Has Slight Edge Over Shedeur Sanders
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Browns Rookie QBs Unlikely To Win Starting Gig; Dillon Gabriel Has Slight Edge Over Shedeur Sanders

July 12, 2025
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The Browns’ four-man quarterback battle is slowly coming into focus as we approach training camp. With Deshaun Watson soon headed for the reserve/physically unable to perform or reserve/non-football injury list, The Athletic’s Zac Jackson tells us that he views it as Joe Flacco vs. Kenny Pickett for the starting job

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Robert Kraft offers rare praise for Bill Belichick
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Robert Kraft offers rare praise for Bill Belichick

July 12, 2025
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The relationship between New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former coach Bill Belichick has taken a turn for the worse in recent years.  However, Kraft recently offered his former coach a high compliment. Kraft appeared on a live version of the “Dudes on Dudes” podcast hosted by Julian Edelman

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Steelers Made Decision To Trade WR George Pickens Immediately After 2024 Season
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Steelers Made Decision To Trade WR George Pickens Immediately After 2024 Season

July 12, 2025
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Following a four-game losing streak to close the regular season, during which the offense put up 107-, 198-, 162-, and 119-yard passing performances, and following the subsequent road playoff exit at the hands of a division rival that passed it for the division lead over those final four games with

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Tony Buzbee: July 9 hearing in Shannon Sharpe case had been postponed by agreement of counsel
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Tony Buzbee: July 9 hearing in Shannon Sharpe case had been postponed by agreement of counsel

July 12, 2025
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There was a hearing on Wednesday in the civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. There wasn’t supposed to be. Attorney Tony Buzbee has informed PFT that the lawyers had agreed to postpone the July 9 hearing. Buzbee shared this statement from Sharpe’s legal team: “We are

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Former Cardinals tackle Luis Sharpe dies at 65
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Former Cardinals tackle Luis Sharpe dies at 65

July 12, 2025
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Luis Sharpe, a 13-year member of the Cardinals organization, has died. He was 65. Via Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, Sharpe’s wife, Tameka Williams-Sharpe, announced his passing on social media. Born in Havana, Sharpe played high school football in Detroit. He played collegiately at UCLA. The Cardinals selected Sharpe

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All-Pro DT Ndamukong Suh announces retirement
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All-Pro DT Ndamukong Suh announces retirement

July 12, 2025
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Longtime NFL defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has officially announced his retirement in a social media post. Suh was one of the most dominant defensive linemen of the 2010s, earning five Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pro selections across his 13-year career. He finished one game shy of 200 regular-season appearances and

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Ndamukong Suh Announces Retirement
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Ndamukong Suh Announces Retirement

July 12, 2025
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Longtime NFL defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has officially announced his retirement in a social media post. Suh was one of the most dominant defensive linemen of the 2010s, earning five Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pro selections across his 13-year career. He finished one game shy of 200 regular-season appearances

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Ndamukong Suh announces his retirement
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Ndamukong Suh announces his retirement

July 12, 2025
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Ndamukong Suh, who hasn’t played in an NFL game since Super Bowl LVII two and a half years ago, today made it official that his NFL career is over. While not a surprise, the timing of the announcement had personal significance to Suh because today is the first anniversary of

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Father of Mine, Son of Mine are always free on Kindle Unlimited
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Father of Mine, Son of Mine are always free on Kindle Unlimited

July 12, 2025
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Every one in a while, we’ll set the price of Father of Mine and/or Son of Mine to free. There’s a way to read both of them for free (or, technically, at no additional charge) any and every day. Kindle Unlimited gives you the unlimited (thus the title) ability to

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Plaintiff’s lawyer didn’t show up for first hearing in sexual assault lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
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Plaintiff’s lawyer didn’t show up for first hearing in sexual assault lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe

July 12, 2025
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The civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe went to court for the first time this week. Per KLAS-TV, via AwfulAnnouncing.com, the attorney representing the plaintiff didn’t show up. As noted here earlier in the week, the hearing was scheduled in connection with three different motions to

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Robert Kraft says his best move as owner was trading for Bill Belichick
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Robert Kraft says his best move as owner was trading for Bill Belichick

July 12, 2025
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The ice apparently is thawing, at least a bit, between Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Appearing live with Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman for their Dudes on Dudes podcast at last month’s Fanatics Fest in New York, Kraft was asked to describe his best move

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As Chargers rookie report for camp, second-round WR Tre Harris remains unsigned
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As Chargers rookie report for camp, second-round WR Tre Harris remains unsigned

July 12, 2025
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The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement created a rookie wage scale that leaves few issues on which to haggle. This year, one of those issues has prevented 30 of 32 second-round picks from signing. The problem is simple to explain, far from simple to solve. Before 2025, no second-round picks had

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Deion Sanders: NCAA should adopt NFL rules like two feet in bounds, pass interference
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Deion Sanders: NCAA should adopt NFL rules like two feet in bounds, pass interference

July 12, 2025
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Deion Sanders wants to see standardized rules across both college and pro football. Sanders said at the Big 12 media days that the NCAA should adopt the NFL’s rules to better prepare college players for the pros. Sanders cited the NFL’s rule requiring receivers to get two feet in bounds

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CB Asante Samuel Jr. Hasn’t Ruled Dolphins Out
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CB Asante Samuel Jr. Hasn’t Ruled Dolphins Out

July 12, 2025
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It stands to reason that retired cornerback Asante Samuel would harbor no love for the Dolphins, a division rival of his for the first five years of his career in New England. Regardless, his free agent son, former Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., may still have the door open to

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NFL Staff Updates: Commanders, Falcons, Raiders
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NFL Staff Updates: Commanders, Falcons, Raiders

July 12, 2025
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The Commanders announced a number of new hires and promotions to their scouting and analytics departments this week. In the scouting department, Charles Brensinger was promoted from scouting assistant to manager of scouting operations for his fourth year with the team. Before Washington, Brensinger spent seven years in Detroit —

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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Didn’t Want To Leave Minnesota
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Didn’t Want To Leave Minnesota

July 12, 2025
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With the second season of Netflix’s Quarterback documentary series releasing earlier this week, Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports gave some interesting context to one of the more solemn storylines of the show. Two years after appearing on the show’s first season, in which he shined as the starter of a 13-4

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What’s causing Chiefs’ Trey Smith to ‘lose sleep’ amid contract saga
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What’s causing Chiefs’ Trey Smith to ‘lose sleep’ amid contract saga

July 12, 2025
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As Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio noted, the Kansas City Chiefs and star guard Trey Smith have until 4 p.m. ET on July 15 to come to terms on a long-term deal before Smith will be locked down for the 2025 season via the $23.4M franchise tender he signed back

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Who has ‘slight edge’ in Browns’ Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders battle?
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Who has ‘slight edge’ in Browns’ Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders battle?

July 12, 2025
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Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick seemingly confirmed how Cleveland Browns coaches view rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders during a recent appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” program, stating that he knows the Browns are particularly “excited about Gabriel.”  For a piece published on Friday, Mary

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Patrick Mahomes on Missouri or Kansas: “We can’t go wrong”
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Patrick Mahomes on Missouri or Kansas: “We can’t go wrong”

July 12, 2025
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As the Chiefs ponder whether to renovate Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri or to build a new stadium in Kansas, the face of the franchise is playing both sides of the fence. “You know, it is really out of my control, honestly,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes said this week in an interview

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Tyler Booker’s outlook on position switch should excite Cowboys fans
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Tyler Booker’s outlook on position switch should excite Cowboys fans

July 12, 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys are entering training camp with a bunch of new faces on the offensive line. Out goes Tyron Smith, Zack Martin and Travis Frederick; in comes Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith and Tyler Booker. With this new look offensive line, it appears that one player will be asked to

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Randy Moss looks forward to his return to ESPN
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Randy Moss looks forward to his return to ESPN

July 12, 2025
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After a bout with bile duct cancer, Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is ready to go for the 2025 season, when he’ll return to his weekly job at ESPN. “Man, I look forward to it,” Moss told TMZ.com, via AwfulAnnouncing.com. “I miss my crew. Greeny, Alex [Smith], Tedy [Bruschi].

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T.J. Watt Not Expected To Engage In Holdout; Steelers Not Seeking Trade
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T.J. Watt Not Expected To Engage In Holdout; Steelers Not Seeking Trade

July 11, 2025
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No movement has taken place recently on the T.J. Watt extension front. Still, the situation is unlikely to result in a training camp holdout. The former Defensive Player of the Year is expected to attend training camp, Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show reports. That comes as no surprise, since a holdout

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All-Pro TE Mark Andrews says he has 'a lot left to do' for Ravens
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All-Pro TE Mark Andrews says he has 'a lot left to do' for Ravens

July 11, 2025
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Baltimore Ravens’ Mark Andrews is still one of the best tight ends in the NFL. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

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Mark Andrews: I’ve had to eat a lot of crap, but I’m excited to show who I am
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Mark Andrews: I’ve had to eat a lot of crap, but I’m excited to show who I am

July 11, 2025
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Lamar Jackson said last month he didn’t like how people were talking about David Andrews after the tight end’s two gaffes in the playoff loss to the Bills. Andrews didn’t much like it either. “[I’ve had] to eat a lot of shit in the last however long it’s been,” Andrews

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GM Ryan Poles, Bears reportedly agree on contract extension
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GM Ryan Poles, Bears reportedly agree on contract extension

July 11, 2025
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The Chicago Bears appear to be doubling down on current leadership, as reports indicate that current general manager Ryan Poles has agreed to a new contract extension. Hired in 2022, Poles has overseen the Bears’ recent rebuild.  According to Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports, the Chicago Bears have agreed on a

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Raiders TE Brock Bowers earns high honor
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Raiders TE Brock Bowers earns high honor

July 11, 2025
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The Las Vegas Raiders endured a dismal 2024 season, but their rookie tight end Brock Bowers was a consistent bright spot.  Bowers, the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, made history last season, catching 112 passes for 1,194 yards — both league records for a tight end. Bowers’

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TE George Kittle Addresses 49ers Extension
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TE George Kittle Addresses 49ers Extension

July 11, 2025
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George Kittle landed another 49ers extension this offseason, and he is now tied to the team through 2029. The All-Pro tight end did not enjoy an entirely smooth process during negotiations, but he is satisfied to be in position to finish his career in San Francisco. When reflecting on his pact

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Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears agree on a contract extension
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Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears agree on a contract extension

July 11, 2025
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The Chicago Bears appear to be doubling down on current leadership, as reports indicate that current general manager Ryan Poles has agreed to a new contract extension. Hired in 2022, Poles has overseen the Bears recent rebuild.  According to Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports, the Chicago Bears have agreed on a

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Steelers Hesitant About T.J. Watt Extension Based On Late-2024 Performances?
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Steelers Hesitant About T.J. Watt Extension Based On Late-2024 Performances?

July 11, 2025
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As training camps loom around the league, T.J. Watt is one of several notable edge rushers whose financial situation is uncertain. He and the Steelers hope to work out another extension, but considerable work still needs to be done. Watt was absent from minicamp with no agreement imminent. That remains the case

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G.M. Ryan Poles agrees to contract extension with the Bears
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G.M. Ryan Poles agrees to contract extension with the Bears

July 11, 2025
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The Bears signed head coach Ben Johnson to a five-year contract when they hired him earlier this year and General Manager Ryan Poles is now under contract for the same period. According to multiple reports on Friday, Poles has agreed to an extension that runs through the 2029 season. The

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Bears make decision on GM Ryan Poles’ future
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Bears make decision on GM Ryan Poles’ future

July 11, 2025
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Ryan Poles is set to remain in place for years to come. The Bears reached an agreement on an extension with their general manager Friday, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Poles had two years remaining on his deal, but Friday’s agreement will add to his tenure in the

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Lloyd Howell is safe, for now
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Lloyd Howell is safe, for now

July 11, 2025
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Slow time in the NFL? No such thing. The phone has been blowing up, and the reports have been plentiful in the hours since Thursday morning’s report that NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell moonlights with a private-equity fund that has a spot on the short list of approved

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Report expands on how Cousins truly felt about Falcons drafting Penix Jr.
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Report expands on how Cousins truly felt about Falcons drafting Penix Jr.

July 11, 2025
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In comments shared during an episode of the Netflix series “Quarterback,” which premiered earlier this week, Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins acknowledged that he felt “a little bit misled” after the Falcons made signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick of the 2024 draft.  According to a piece produced by NFL insider Charles Robinson of

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Doug Whaley: Steelers could have drafted Aaron Rodgers in 2005
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Doug Whaley: Steelers could have drafted Aaron Rodgers in 2005

July 11, 2025
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Twenty years after he was drafted by the Packers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a Steeler. He could have been a Steeler 20 years ago. Appearing on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, former Steelers pro personnel director Doug Whaley said that, as Rodgers plunged through the first round, the Steelers were

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Bears To Extend GM Ryan Poles
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Bears To Extend GM Ryan Poles

July 11, 2025
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Ryan Poles is set to remain in place for years to come. The Bears reached agreement on an extension with their general manager Friday, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Poles had two years remaining on his deal, but today’s agreement will add to his tenure in the Windy City.

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NFL Network’s Top 100 90-81 revealed: Who’s too high and who’s too low?
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NFL Network’s Top 100 90-81 revealed: Who’s too high and who’s too low?

July 11, 2025
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As the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, players ranked 90 through 81 have sparked early debate, particularly due to their mix of rising stars and established veterans.  90. Zach Allen, DT – Denver Broncos 89. James Cook, RB – Buffalo Bills 88. Andrew Van Ginkel, ED –

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Insider shares what other teams thought of Rodgers after 2024 season
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Insider shares what other teams thought of Rodgers after 2024 season

July 11, 2025
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Some understandably may feel that Aaron Rodgers’ overall numbers from when he spent the 2024 season as the New York Jets’ starter show the 41-year-old quarterback was already past his prime before he signed a team-friendly contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in June.  During an appearance on the latest

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Nyheim Hines: I’m far from done, and the story is in my hand
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Nyheim Hines: I’m far from done, and the story is in my hand

July 11, 2025
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Sidelined since tearing his ACL in a jet ski accident two years ago, running back Nyheim Hines made it known earlier this week that he would like to be with a team for training camp. Now, in an interview with Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer, Hines says he’s getting

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Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars
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Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars

July 11, 2025
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After authorizing the three biggest contracts in team history, the Jaguars moved through a disastrous season. The team’s 4-13 campaign led to Doug Pederson‘s ouster, as the former Super Bowl-winning HC’s fate became easy to predict as the season’s final weeks transpired. The team’s initial offseason plan, however, took on

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Senate effort to quickly undo gambling tax change fails
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Senate effort to quickly undo gambling tax change fails

July 11, 2025
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The big, beautiful bill was, in many ways, too big. The sweeping piece of legislation includes changes to the law that arguably wouldn’t have happened if they’d been processed one at a time. One such change relates to gambling. Previously, every dollar lost applied against every dollar won. The gambler’s

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Could Xavier Worthy use electrifying speed in new role for Chiefs?
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Could Xavier Worthy use electrifying speed in new role for Chiefs?

July 11, 2025
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Former first-round pick Xavier Worthy and his explosive speed could electrify not only the Kansas City Chiefs offense, but their special teams as well, in 2025. “Oh man, I don’t know,” Worthy told Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams” show when asked if he could return punts during the

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Commanders keep leaning in to old logo
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Commanders keep leaning in to old logo

July 11, 2025
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There are two potential explanations for the Commanders’ sudden decision to lean heavily into their abandoned logo. One, it’s accidental. Two, it’s deliberate. At a time when the team seems to be floating trial balloons regarding a possible return to their former name, another not-so-subtle reference to days gone by

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Byron Leftwich Yet To Join Colorado’s Coaching Staff; Team Eyeing Mike Zimmer
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Byron Leftwich Yet To Join Colorado’s Coaching Staff; Team Eyeing Mike Zimmer

July 11, 2025
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Byron Leftwich was involved in this year’s coaching cycle as he eyed a return to the NFL. The former Cardinals and Buccaneers offensive coordinator interviewed with the Seahawks for their OC posting, but it did not result in a hire. In March, it was reported Leftwich would join Colorado’s staff for

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