Ravens Sign Veteran DT John Jenkins
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Ravens Sign Veteran DT John Jenkins

May 17, 2025
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For seven of the last nine years, the Ravens have had a stout nose tackle in Michael Pierce plugging up the middle of the defense. Just two months after the 32-year-old retired, Baltimore will welcome a new veteran to man the middle. The Ravens announced today that John Jenkins will

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Report details when Derek Carr first began considering retirement
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Report details when Derek Carr first began considering retirement

May 17, 2025
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The earlier report that quarterback Derek Carr was open to being traded from the New Orleans Saints this offseason — before his unexpected retirement announcement on May 10 due to a serious shoulder injury — has led some to speculate that he might consider an NFL comeback in 2026. However,

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Caleb Williams got no guidance on how to watch film
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Caleb Williams got no guidance on how to watch film

May 17, 2025
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The ESPN.com item regarding quarterback Caleb Williams generated the biggest headlines regarding his interest in avoiding the Bears. There’s another headline lurking in one of the later paragraphs of the article regarding his experience with the Bears in 2024. Here’s the relevant paragraph from the story, derived from Seth Wickersham’s

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NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/25
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NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/25

May 17, 2025
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Friday’s only mid- to late-round draft pick signing from the 2025 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Fannin holds outstanding potential as a third-round pick for Cleveland. After a quiet freshman year for the Falcons, Fannin earned first-team All-MAC honors despite missing two games in his sophomore campaign with 44 catches for

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Cam Ward not being scheduled for a primetime game is a rarity for No. 1 overall QB
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Cam Ward not being scheduled for a primetime game is a rarity for No. 1 overall QB

May 17, 2025
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The Titans used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward. Yet, the Titans are one of only three teams not to have a primetime game. NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning and Scheduling Mike North explained the league’s reasoning for shutting out the Titans. “We kind of have

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Analyzing Cowboys’ 2025 schedule | Yardbarker
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Analyzing Cowboys’ 2025 schedule | Yardbarker

May 17, 2025
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The 2025 NFL regular-season schedule has been released. This year, Dallas will appear in six primetime games and a record four games on Thursdays. Last year, the Cowboys, Jets and Rams shared the NFL’s sixth-toughest schedule. This year, they’ll face the fifth-toughest lineup, per NFL research. Here’s what stands out

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Ravens agree to terms with veteran DT John Jenkins
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Ravens agree to terms with veteran DT John Jenkins

May 17, 2025
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The Ravens agreed to terms with veteran nose tackle John Jenkins, the team announced Friday. Jenkins, 35, will replace Michael Pierce, who retired. Jenkins is joining his seventh different team as he enters his 13th NFL season. He spent the past two seasons with the Raiders, starting every game and

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49ers Add K Greg Joseph
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49ers Add K Greg Joseph

May 17, 2025
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The 49ers grabbed quite a few headlines when they used a third-round pick on Michigan kicker Jake Moody two years ago. In those two seasons, Moody has not exactly inspired confidence in his long-term prospects at the position. According to NFL agent Brett Tessler, San Francisco has signed his client,

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Bills will hold 2025 training camp at St. John Fisher University
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Bills will hold 2025 training camp at St. John Fisher University

May 17, 2025
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The Bills are going away for training camp again this summer. The team announced on Friday that they will be returning to St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York for this year’s camp. It will be the 25th time that the Bills have held training camp on the campus.

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Joe Schoen addresses narratives about Giants drafting Jaxson Dart over Shedeur Sanders
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Joe Schoen addresses narratives about Giants drafting Jaxson Dart over Shedeur Sanders

May 17, 2025
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Rumors and stories have suggested that the New York Giants were “split” about selecting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft.  Specifically, Giants head coach Brian Daboll reportedly “warmed to” Jaxson Dart before general manager Joe Schoen “shifted his preference to Dart” and traded back into the draft’s first

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Bengals claim Hamilton County consultant is also working for the Browns
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Bengals claim Hamilton County consultant is also working for the Browns

May 17, 2025
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To put a twist on Sam Wyche’s legendary quote, “You don’t work for Cleveland! You work for Cincinnati!” The in-state rivalry has taken an off-field turn, with the Bengals claiming that Hamilton County is using a consultant who is also trying to help the Browns get a new stadium paid

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Ex-NFL player thinks Rodgers doesn’t want to win with Steelers
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Ex-NFL player thinks Rodgers doesn’t want to win with Steelers

May 17, 2025
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Former offensive lineman and current NFL analyst Ross Tucker has suggested that Aaron Rodgers’s failure to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers so close to the start of organized team activities on May 27 shows he doesn’t want to play for the organization. During a Thursday appearance on “The Dan Patrick

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49ers agree to terms with free agent K Greg Joseph
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49ers agree to terms with free agent K Greg Joseph

May 17, 2025
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The 49ers said they would bring in competition for their kicking job, and they have. Agent Brett Tessler announced that free agent kicker Greg Joseph has agreed to terms with San Francisco on a one-year deal. The 49ers made Jake Moody a third-round pick in 2023, and he went 21-of-25

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Minor NFL Transactions: 5/16/25
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Minor NFL Transactions: 5/16/25

May 17, 2025
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Friday’s minor NFL moves: Atlanta Falcons Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets Every team has, at this point, officially announced their initial list of undrafted free agent rookie signings. Still, undrafted rookies continue to find opportunities here and there in the wake of the draft. Since the departure of Alex

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Brock Purdy’s contract has a true average from signing of $45 million per year
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Brock Purdy’s contract has a true average from signing of $45 million per year

May 16, 2025
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The contract song remains the same. The agent supplies a number that puts the deal in the best possible light, with the biggest possible numbers. Reality arrives later. For 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, his new contract — leaked at 5:00 p.m. ET on a Friday, where bad news usually goes

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Why Jamal Adams believes he should return to Jets
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Why Jamal Adams believes he should return to Jets

May 16, 2025
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“I would love to be back with the Jets and, obviously, finish it the right way,” Adams said during an exchange with Jets fans on X, via ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “Man, that would be a dream come true, just to patch up that relationship and kind of make it right.

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Chiefs sign OG Tremayne Anchrum
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Chiefs sign OG Tremayne Anchrum

May 16, 2025
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The Chiefs signed offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The Texans cut Anchrum on April 21. Anchrum, 26, joined Houston last November, signing with the team’s practice squad. He did not appear in a game for Houston last season but returned on a futures

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49ers, QB Brock Purdy agree to massive extension, but is it the right move?
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49ers, QB Brock Purdy agree to massive extension, but is it the right move?

May 16, 2025
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In 2022, the San Francisco 49ers took quarterback Brock Purdy with the last pick of the NFL Draft. Now, he’s slated to become one of the highest-paid players in the league. On Friday, Purdy’s agent, Kyle Strongin, told NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero the 49ers and the 25-year-old QB agreed to

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Jamal Adams: I would love to be back with the Jets
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Jamal Adams: I would love to be back with the Jets

May 16, 2025
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The Jets brought back one of their former defensive backs this offseason when they hired Aaron Glenn as their head coach and another one is angling for a return to the team as well. Safety Jamal Adams was a 2017 first-round pick of the team and was a first-team All-Pro

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S Jamal Adams Interested In Jets Reunion
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S Jamal Adams Interested In Jets Reunion

May 16, 2025
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Jamal Adams is five years removed from the trade which ended his Jets tenure. The veteran safety is now eyeing a return to the team which drafted him, however. “I would love to be back with the Jets and, obviously, finish it the right way,” Adams said during an exchange with Jets

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Falcons sign UDFA C Michael Gonzalez
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Falcons sign UDFA C Michael Gonzalez

May 16, 2025
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The Falcons have added a piece to their offensive line. Atlanta announced on Friday that the club has signed undrafted free agent center Michael Gonzalez. Gonzalez played his college ball at Louisville, appearing in 51 games for the Cardinals. He was a starter at left guard for the last two

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Brock Purdy gets enormous new contract extension from 49ers
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Brock Purdy gets enormous new contract extension from 49ers

May 16, 2025
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Mr. Irrelevant has officially now become Mr. Moolah. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Friday that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has formally secured a monster new extension from the team. The two sides have reportedly agreed to terms on a new five-year, $265 million contract (with $181 million

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Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to five-year contract extension
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Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to five-year contract extension

May 16, 2025
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At long last, 49ers Brock Purdy is going to be paid a market rate for his services. According to multiple reports, Purdy and San Francisco have agreed to a five-year, $265 million extension, making the final pick of the 2022 draft one of the highest-paid players in league history. NFL

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49ers, Brock Purdy Agree To Extension
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49ers, Brock Purdy Agree To Extension

May 16, 2025
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Brock Purdy will not need to wait until training camp to ink his extension. The 49ers’ starting quarterback agreed to a deal Friday, Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. This will be a five-year, $265MM pact, Purdy’s agent informed the NFLN trio. The league’s latest monster

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John Schneider: Jalen Milroe obviously has a high ceiling, but will take time to develop
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John Schneider: Jalen Milroe obviously has a high ceiling, but will take time to develop

May 16, 2025
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The Seahawks brought in Sam Darnold to be their starter at quarterback for the time being. But the club does see promise in third-round pick Jalen Milroe. General Manager John Schneider just knows that, particularly for a quarterback, it’s not all that easy to come in and play right away.

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Owners To Vote On Revised Playoff Seeding
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Owners To Vote On Revised Playoff Seeding

May 16, 2025
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Olympic participation will be one of the key items on the agenda for the upcoming owners meeting in Minneapolis. Another one will pertain to a potential tweak in the way playoff teams are seeded moving forward. In January, it was learned the NFL would look into changing the playoff format.

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It doesn’t matter if the Cowboys and Micah Parsons have a “handshake deal”
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It doesn’t matter if the Cowboys and Micah Parsons have a “handshake deal”

May 16, 2025
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A social-media dustup (not the Del Rio kind) broke out on Thursday regarding the question of whether the Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons have a “handshake deal” on a new contract. Clarence E. Hill, Jr. of All City DLLS reports that a handshake deal exists. However, Parsons disputes it. It

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Did Shedeur Sanders ‘beat out’ Dillon Gabriel at rookie minicamp?
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Did Shedeur Sanders ‘beat out’ Dillon Gabriel at rookie minicamp?

May 16, 2025
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It didn’t take long for the so-called “silly season” portion of evaluating Cleveland Browns quarterbacks to get underway.  Observers couldn’t even agree on whether or not fifth-round draft pick Shedeur Sanders or third-round choice Dillon Gabriel produced the better performances during the club’s rookie minicamp last weekend.  Browns insider Mary

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Olympics resolution requires “certain minimum standards” for “field surfaces”
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Olympics resolution requires “certain minimum standards” for “field surfaces”

May 16, 2025
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The NFL’s owners will vote next week on a resolution to allow active players to participate in the 2028 Olympics. It’s all part of the broader effort to globalize the game by, as the resolution explains, “increasing fan and public interest in flag football.” The resolution has several interesting components.

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Seahawks Informed Sam Darnold Prior To Jalen Milroe Selection
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Seahawks Informed Sam Darnold Prior To Jalen Milroe Selection

May 16, 2025
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The Seahawks have their quarterback of the present in the form of Sam Darnold along with a familiar face in the QB2 spot (Drew Lock). That did not stop the team from adding a signal-caller fairly early in last month’s draft, though. Seattle selected Jalen Milroe with the No. 92 pick, adding the

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Bears shifting focus back to Arlington Heights for new stadium
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Bears shifting focus back to Arlington Heights for new stadium

May 16, 2025
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The Bears are once again shifting their focus for where they’d like to build their next stadium. According to a new report from the Chicago Tribune, the franchise is once again planning to build a stadium complex in Arlington Heights after a project at the current downtown site of Soldier

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Former MVP blasts Caleb Williams after report about 2024 draft plans
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Former MVP blasts Caleb Williams after report about 2024 draft plans

May 16, 2025
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An ESPN story published on Thursday revealed that the upcoming book entitled “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback” includes details about how Caleb Williams and his family allegedly looked into attempting to prevent the Chicago Bears from acquiring the quarterback via the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.  During Friday’s

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Report: Derek Carr had representative talk to other teams about interest before retirement
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Report: Derek Carr had representative talk to other teams about interest before retirement

May 16, 2025
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Derek Carr retired from the NFL last week but apparently not before he looked for an exit out of New Orleans to continue his career. Katherine Terrell and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN report that a Carr “representative” spoke to at least two teams about potential interest in the veteran quarterback.

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Jets Release K Greg Zuerlein
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Jets Release K Greg Zuerlein

May 16, 2025
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Greg Zuerlein‘s three-year run with the Jets has come to an end. The veteran kicker was released on Friday, per a team announcement. Zuerlein enjoyed a strong pair of seasons upon arrival in New York, connecting on 86.7% of his field goal attempts over that stretch. The Jets aimed to

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Jets release Greg Zuerlein – NBC Sports
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Jets release Greg Zuerlein – NBC Sports

May 16, 2025
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The Jets released punter Thomas Morstead earlier this month and they parted ways with another veteran kicking specialist on Friday. The team announced that they have released kicker Greg Zuerlein. They also signed defensive end Michael Fletcher. Zuerlein was limited to eight games by a knee injury last season and

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Breaking down 2025 Raiders schedule
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Breaking down 2025 Raiders schedule

May 16, 2025
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The 2025 schedule seems favorable for the new-look Las Vegas Raiders, but it includes stiff challenges, including a game at the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. According to BetMGM, the Raiders’ projected win total is 6.5 games. Here are thoughts on each game: Week 1: Sept. 7 at New England

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Ari Confesor, Anthony Gaitor, Dawson Odoms to serve as Jaguars coaching fellows
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Ari Confesor, Anthony Gaitor, Dawson Odoms to serve as Jaguars coaching fellows

May 16, 2025
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The Jaguars announced the addition of three coaching fellows to their staff on Friday. Ari Confesor, Anthony Gaitor, and Dawson Odoms have joined the team under the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program. They will work with the team for the remainder of the offseason program. Gaitor played 12

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Broncos Promote Reed Burckhardt To Assistant GM
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Broncos Promote Reed Burckhardt To Assistant GM

May 16, 2025
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The Broncos’ front office has seen a few notable departures this offseason. That includes Darren Mougey taking over as the Jets’ new general manager, a move which ended his tenure in Denver. The Broncos are going internal to replace Mougey as their assistant GM. Reed Burckhardt is being promoted to that role, as first

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Report: Broncos promoting Reed Burckhardt to assistant G.M.
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Report: Broncos promoting Reed Burckhardt to assistant G.M.

May 16, 2025
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The Broncos are promoting from within to fill a vacancy and bringing back someone to the front office who previously worked for the club. Per Albert Breer of SI.com, Denver’s Reed Burckhardt is moving up from director of player personnel to assistant General Manager. Mike Klis of 9News Denver also

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The ‘2,000 scrimmage yards in a single NFL season’ quiz
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The ‘2,000 scrimmage yards in a single NFL season’ quiz

May 16, 2025
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Derrick Henry lived up to the hype he brought along with him from Tennessee to Baltimore, rushing for 325 times for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns. Now the Ravens are rewarding the 31 year old with a two-year, $30 million extension with $25 million guaranteed — the largest contract ever

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Buccaneers rookie Shilo Sanders: I always end up doing something great
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Buccaneers rookie Shilo Sanders: I always end up doing something great

May 16, 2025
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Buccaneers rookie safety Shilo Sanders has often been overshadowed by his brother and teammate Shedeur, and his father and coach Deion. But as he competes to make a roster spot in Tampa Bay, Shilo Sanders is saying he’s confident he’ll show he belongs in the NFL. Shilo Sanders was not

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Carroll discusses Brady’s involvement in Raiders’ football operations
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Carroll discusses Brady’s involvement in Raiders’ football operations

May 16, 2025
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There continue to be more questions than answers as it pertains to how much Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady was involved in the club passing on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders a handful of times during the 2025 NFL Draft. During a recent appearance on Seattle Sports 710, Raiders head

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Pete Carroll says Tom Brady is rarely at the Raiders’ facility but has a significant role
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Pete Carroll says Tom Brady is rarely at the Raiders’ facility but has a significant role

May 16, 2025
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Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is having a significant impact on the team’s football operations, even as he operates from afar. Head coach Pete Carroll said he is in “pretty regular” touch with Brady but that Brady does not work at the team facility. “We’re phone buddies. He hasn’t been

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Derek Carr Gauged Market Before Retiring
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Derek Carr Gauged Market Before Retiring

May 16, 2025
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Derek Carr and the Saints found clarity with the recent decision for the veteran quarterback to hang up his cleats. That move came after potential opportunities outside New Orleans were sought out. Carr’s representatives reached out to at least two teams in the market for a signal-caller this offseason, ESPN’s Jeremy

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The time has come for NFL to exercise oversight of schedule-release videos
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The time has come for NFL to exercise oversight of schedule-release videos

May 16, 2025
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It’s one thing for the Falcons to potentially piss off an eight-figure sponsor by mentioning a competitor’s product when explaining (unconvincingly) the chain of events that resulted in an in-draft prank phone call to Shedeur Sanders. It’s another for the Colts to clumsily infringe on that same sponsor’s IP rights

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What Seahawks told Sam Darnold about drafting Jalen Milroe
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What Seahawks told Sam Darnold about drafting Jalen Milroe

May 16, 2025
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Eyebrows were understandably raised when the Seattle Seahawks took Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Seattle then signed Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5M contract early in free agency.  During a Thursday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider revealed

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Browns sign third-round pick Harold Fannin Jr.
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Browns sign third-round pick Harold Fannin Jr.

May 16, 2025
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The Browns have signed another member of their 2025 draft class. The team announced the signing of tight end Harold Fannin Jr. on Friday. The tight end is the third of their seven picks to agree to a four-year rookie deal. Fannin is coming off a record-setting final season at

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Giants OLB Victor Dimukeje Suffers Torn Pec
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Giants OLB Victor Dimukeje Suffers Torn Pec

May 16, 2025
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Giants outside linebacker Victor Dimukeje sustained a torn pectoral during offseason workouts with the team, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. The 2021 sixth-rounder will have to spend the summer rehabbing the injury, though he could be healthy by the start of the regular season. Dimukeje recorded 4.0 sacks in 2023 for

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Bill Belichick: Jordon Hudson handles “business things that don’t relate to North Carolina”
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Bill Belichick: Jordon Hudson handles “business things that don’t relate to North Carolina”

May 16, 2025
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The Bill Belichick book tour continued on Friday with an appearance on Good Morning America. In the days since it was announced, the exclusive sit-down lost plenty of its luster, given that Belichick has been doing a bunch of interviews. Typically with folks who weren’t going to pry into the

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Insider addresses how long Steelers are willing to wait for Rodgers
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Insider addresses how long Steelers are willing to wait for Rodgers

May 16, 2025
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Some reporters and analysts have suggested that the Pittsburgh Steelers should and even could soon give quarterback Aaron Rodgers a deadline regarding whether or not he will sign a contract to play for the club later this year.  During a Thursday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan,

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