Jaxson Dart likely to go in the middle of the first round, based on betting odds
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Jaxson Dart likely to go in the middle of the first round, based on betting odds

April 20, 2025
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Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the overwhelming favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is a betting favorite to go in the Top 10. But what about the third quarterback in the draft? That would be Jaxson Dart of Ole

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Report suggests Aaron Rodgers embellished details of infamous Jets meeting
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Report suggests Aaron Rodgers embellished details of infamous Jets meeting

April 20, 2025
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The New York Jets, unsurprisingly, have a different characterization of their now-infamous meeting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers blasted the Jets for their handling of his release, but the Jets would not entirely agree with how he characterized the meeting. In an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” Friday, NFL

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Multiple QBs could be drafted before Shedeur Sanders?
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Multiple QBs could be drafted before Shedeur Sanders?

April 20, 2025
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Recent reports have indicated that Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could slide out of the top 10 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, in part because “the majority of the league” doesn’t see him as a first-round talent.  When asked to make a bold prediction for an article published on Friday,

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DT Isaiah Buggs Seeking NFL Return
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DT Isaiah Buggs Seeking NFL Return

April 20, 2025
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Last summer, Isaiah Buggs was released by the Chiefs while he faced criminal charges on multiple fronts. The veteran defensive tackle was out of the league in 2024 as a result, but with his legal situations now behind him a return to the NFL is being targeted. “The cruelty to dogs charges

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Chiefs Eyeing Post-Draft Trey Smith Extension
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Chiefs Eyeing Post-Draft Trey Smith Extension

April 20, 2025
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Trey Smith seemed at one point to be on track for free agency and thus a massive contract sending him to a new team. Instead, the Chiefs kept him in place via the franchise tag, buying team and player time to work out an extension agreement. [RELATED: Chiefs Aiming To Trade

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show becomes an issue in Drake’s Not Like Us lawsuit
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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show becomes an issue in Drake’s Not Like Us lawsuit

April 20, 2025
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The NFL may not like it, but it could get dragged into Not Like Us lawsuit. As explained by Michael McCann of Sportico.com, the league’s role would be witness, not defendant. Drake, who has sued Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s hit, alleges in an amendment to his

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Bears LT Braxton Jones Expected To Be Limited In Training Camp
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Bears LT Braxton Jones Expected To Be Limited In Training Camp

April 20, 2025
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Braxton Jones missed the final two games of the 2024 campaign due to ankle surgery, a procedure which ensured a lengthy recovery timeline. The latest update on his recovery notes Chicago’s starting left tackle is making progress, but he is unlikely to be back to 100% in time for training camp.

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2025 NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Edge, Bears, Vikings
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2025 NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Edge, Bears, Vikings

April 19, 2025
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We’ve seen lately that a litany of first-round options at edge rushing positions could lead to a run at the position in the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. After Penn State’s Abdul Carter (projected at Nos. 2 or 3 overall), there isn’t expected to be another pass

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Through three weeks, the UFL TV audience was down by a third in comparison to 2024
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Through three weeks, the UFL TV audience was down by a third in comparison to 2024

April 19, 2025
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The UFL has launched the fourth week of its 2025 season. The first three weeks haven’t gone as well as they did a year ago. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal recently noted that the total TV audience is down by 33 percent in comparison to 2024. No game has

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OL Draft Rumors: Campbell, Jackson, Membou
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OL Draft Rumors: Campbell, Jackson, Membou

April 19, 2025
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In our recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft, we projected that LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell would be selected by the Patriots at No. 4 overall, and we don’t appear to be alone in that projection. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe recently asserted that “all roads lead to” New England

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Jordan Love: Jaire Alexander definitely a player we need back
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Jordan Love: Jaire Alexander definitely a player we need back

April 19, 2025
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Cornerback Jaire Alexander’s future with the Packers has been a topic of conversation this offseason and quarterback Jordan Love shared his thoughts on the matter this week. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said after the season that there was frustration about Alexander missing extensive time with injuries the last two years

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Georgia Defenders Making Early First-Round Connections
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Georgia Defenders Making Early First-Round Connections

April 19, 2025
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The University of Georgia has been a pipeline for first-round defensive talent in the past several years. Since 2016, 11 Bulldogs have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, including in 2022 when No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker was joined by four other defensive teammates in

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Eagles don’t have first-round grades on 32 players, but still like their options at No. 32
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Eagles don’t have first-round grades on 32 players, but still like their options at No. 32

April 19, 2025
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The Eagles are picking where every team would like to be picking in the draft, the No. 32 spot that goes to the defending Super Bowl champion. The bad news is, there’s a chance that every player they have a first-round grade on will be gone. Eagles General Manager Howie

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Patriots know which player they are picking at No. 4 overall?
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Patriots know which player they are picking at No. 4 overall?

April 19, 2025
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The New England Patriots have plenty of needs to address in the upcoming NFL Draft, but there is a growing sense that they already know which player they will select with their first-round pick on Thursday night. The Patriots have the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. That will

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Michigan CB Will Johnson’s Draft Stock Falling
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Michigan CB Will Johnson’s Draft Stock Falling

April 19, 2025
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Entering the 2024 college football season as a likely top five draft pick, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson only needed to show NFL scouts what they had seen for the first two years of his career in order to solidify that status. Unfortunately, an up-and-down junior campaign could cost Johnson money

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It’s a book giveaway weekend
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It’s a book giveaway weekend

April 19, 2025
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My mom would have turned 91 on Friday. We lost her nearly 30 years ago. I spend too much time thinking about the things she didn’t get to enjoy, starting with her grandchildren. She would have showered them with love while pushing them harder than they’ve ever been pushed. She

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Complicated Derek Carr situation may have taken new turn
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Complicated Derek Carr situation may have taken new turn

April 19, 2025
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Shoulder surgery could force Carr to miss some, if not all, of the 2025 season, effectively forcing the Saints into a long-avoided rebuild. That could push them to using the No. 9 pick on a quarterback after doing their homework on this year’s class. However, surgery is not a certainty,

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Cam Ward is the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1
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Cam Ward is the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1

April 19, 2025
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He wore No. 1 in college. In five days, he’s the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall. There’s little mystery at the very top of the draft. Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the -20000 favorite at DraftKings to be the first pick made. The Titans never fully closed

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Unclear If Derek Carr Needs Surgery
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Unclear If Derek Carr Needs Surgery

April 19, 2025
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Reports of a shoulder injury to Saints quarterback Derek Carr that may require surgery have put his situation in New Orleans back in the spotlight. Shoulder surgery could force Carr to miss some, if not all, of the 2025 season, effectively forcing the Saints into a long-avoided rebuild. That could

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Falcons Unlikely To Take Day 3 Pick For Kirk Cousins
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Falcons Unlikely To Take Day 3 Pick For Kirk Cousins

April 19, 2025
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Kirk Cousins has made it clear that he wants out of Atlanta, but the Falcons aren’t letting him go without some compensation after giving him $90MM in fully-guaranteed money last offseason. Cousins’ situation has been the subject of much scrutiny this offseason, and he and the team are at odds

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Travis Hunter’s two-way wish will eventually complicate his contract situation
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Travis Hunter’s two-way wish will eventually complicate his contract situation

April 19, 2025
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As much as they don’t want us to notice it, pro football is at its core a business. And Travis Hunter’s dream of playing offense and defense on a full-time basis is a fascinating football development. If he pulls it off, it will spark an even more fascinating business consideration.

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The recent Aaron Rodgers comments didn’t seem to move the needle for Steelers fans
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The recent Aaron Rodgers comments didn’t seem to move the needle for Steelers fans

April 19, 2025
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Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t. When Steelers legend Cam Heyward uttered those words last month regarding free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they resonated with Steelers fans. The justifiably elite franchise, owners of six Lombardi Trophies, is too proud to beg. Or at least it should

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NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Jaguars’ first-round pick at No. 5
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NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Jaguars’ first-round pick at No. 5

April 19, 2025
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NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein compares Graham to the Raiders’ Christian Wilkins, a first-round pick of the Dolphins in 2019.  “Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable,” Zierlein wrote. “He has the instant read and response to regularly beat lateral blocks.” If taken, Graham would be Jacksonville’s first interior defender taken

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Howie Roseman’s aggressive approach to draft-day trades stems from being an outsider
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Howie Roseman’s aggressive approach to draft-day trades stems from being an outsider

April 19, 2025
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Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman never played football, and got his start as a front office intern with the team. And he says that makes him look at his job differently. Asked why he’s so eager to make trades during the draft, Roseman said it comes from having a different

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The ‘NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winners’ quiz
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The ‘NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winners’ quiz

April 19, 2025
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Happy 44th birthday to Pittsburgh Steelers legend, 2020 Pro Football Hall-of-Fame inductee and two-time Super Bowl champion Troy Polamalu! Known for his iconic hair trailing behind him as he flew around the football field distributing punishment, racking up 783 tackles with 12 sacks in 12 seasons as a safety to

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Eastern Michigan sees a recruiting edge with Maxx Crosby on staff while playing in the NFL
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Eastern Michigan sees a recruiting edge with Maxx Crosby on staff while playing in the NFL

April 19, 2025
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Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has become the assistant general manager of Eastern Michigan’s football team, an unprecedented role for an active player to have with a college program. And Eastern Michigan believes there are unique benefits to having a staff member who’s playing on Sundays. Eastern Michigan Athletic Director

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Agent to NFL: “Shame on you” for revoking Kyren Lacy’s Combine invitation
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Agent to NFL: “Shame on you” for revoking Kyren Lacy’s Combine invitation

April 19, 2025
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Former LSU receiver and 2025 draft prospect Kyren Lacy died last weekend, by suicide. The incident happened on the weekend before a grand jury was scheduled to hear evidence regarding a December 2024 automobile accident that had Lacy accused of hit and run and negligent homicide in connection with the

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Report: Seahawks are open to trading QB Sam Howell
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Report: Seahawks are open to trading QB Sam Howell

April 19, 2025
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Drew Lock is in. And Sam Howell could be out. ESPN reports that the Seahawks are open to trading Howell, and that the Seahawks have been “receiving inquiries” from interested teams. The Seahawks currently have four quarterbacks under contract — Sam Darnold, Lock, Howell, and Jaren Hall. Lock recently signed

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It’s time for the Steelers to stop waiting for Aaron Rodgers 
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It’s time for the Steelers to stop waiting for Aaron Rodgers 

April 19, 2025
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With the Steelers still left in limbo when it comes to Aaron Rodgers, there’s only one clear path left to take at this point. It’s time for the Steelers to move on and pull their offer to the future Hall of Famer.  While the thought of bringing in Rodgers for

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Ravens Draft Rumors: Edge, Kicker, DL, CB, S
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Ravens Draft Rumors: Edge, Kicker, DL, CB, S

April 19, 2025
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The Ravens are well-known for their draft approach of taking the best players available regardless of position, though they’re not above taking a player at a position of need if they believe it’s at a good value. That being said, Tony Pauline of sportskeeda claimed today that Baltimore is “believed

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Chiefs Eyeing Tackle In Trade-Up Move?
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Chiefs Eyeing Tackle In Trade-Up Move?

April 19, 2025
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Donovan Smith did not play last season, but the Chiefs did not effectively replace their Super Bowl LVIII starting left tackle. Kansas City started four players at the position last season, eventually seeing their setup unravel on the biggest stage. The Eagles’ dismantling of the Chiefs checked in as more

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Seahawks Open To Trading QB Sam Howell
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Seahawks Open To Trading QB Sam Howell

April 19, 2025
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Just over a year ago, the Seahawks were the winners of the Sam Howell-sweepstakes, acquiring the former Commanders starter, a fourth-, and sixth-round pick while sending Washington a third- and fifth-rounder. After backup passer Drew Lock signed a deal to go to New York, Howell was Seattle’s answer to fill

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Raiders Wanted Joe Milton, Still Might Draft QB
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Raiders Wanted Joe Milton, Still Might Draft QB

April 19, 2025
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Deciding to try and improve on a depth chart topped by Aidan O’Connell at quarterback this offseason, the Raiders’ new leadership opted to trade for former Seahawks veteran Geno Smith. Las Vegas wasn’t done there as they were reportedly interested in trading for a backup quarterback, as well, per Vic

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Why Raiders shouldn’t draft Ashton Jeanty with No. 6 pick
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Why Raiders shouldn’t draft Ashton Jeanty with No. 6 pick

April 19, 2025
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The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the first major wild cards in the 2025 NFL Draft, which starts on April 24 in Green Bay. In typical Raiders fashion, there is no real consensus on what they might do with their No. 6 overall pick, but there are several intriguing

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Minor NFL Transactions: 4/18/25
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Minor NFL Transactions: 4/18/25

April 19, 2025
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Here are today’s minor moves as we head into the last weekend before the draft: Arizona Cardinals Denver Broncos Houston Texans Tennessee Titans Dortch has had a couple decent seasons as a depth receiver in Arizona now. The Wake Forest product didn’t have much of a choice but to sign

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Malaki Starks a slight favorite over Nick Emmanwori to be first safety drafted
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Malaki Starks a slight favorite over Nick Emmanwori to be first safety drafted

April 19, 2025
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Two safeties stand above the rest in the 2025 NFL draft, but it’s unclear which of them will be picked first. Georgia’s Malaki Starks is a slight -120 favorite to be the first safety picked at DraftKings. Just behind him is South Carolina’s Nick Emmanwori at -115. Starks and Emmanwori

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Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks
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Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

April 19, 2025
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Debates about if and when teams should play rookie quarterbacks pop up just about every year, both before and during NFL seasons.  While chatting with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima of Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan on Thursday, veteran Joe Flacco seemed to offer some advice to the Cleveland

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Dennis Allen will have Kyler Gordon learn a second (and maybe a third) position
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Dennis Allen will have Kyler Gordon learn a second (and maybe a third) position

April 18, 2025
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The Bears recently made Kyler Gordon the highest-paid slot corner in the NFL. New defensive coordinator Dennis Allen wants Gordon to become more than that, though. Allen said he wants Gordon to practice a second position so Gordon can get on the field more in the base defense. “Does he

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Steelers Expected To Draft Running Back
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Steelers Expected To Draft Running Back

April 18, 2025
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Quarterback obviously looms as a higher priority for the Steelers, who have seen their Aaron Rodgers dance extend beyond a month since an offer emerged. Whether or not the Steelers are souring on the aging great, they are likely to make a notable skill-position addition to play behind Rodgers (or

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Texans to re-sign TE Irv Smith Jr.
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Texans to re-sign TE Irv Smith Jr.

April 18, 2025
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Irv Smith Jr. is headed back to Houston. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the tight end has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Texans on Friday. Smith, 26, joined the Texans’ practice squad last September and was signed to the active roster in December. He appeared in

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Are Dolphins in line to select QB on Day 2 of NFL Draft?
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Are Dolphins in line to select QB on Day 2 of NFL Draft?

April 18, 2025
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Cam Ward is already assembling questionable rankings that prop up Titans skill-position players, all but assuring he knows where he will be drafted. This now reminds of last year, when Caleb Williams‘ draft destination was known weeks in advance. The cloudy outlook for this draft’s second batch of quarterbacks is now

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Cal G.M. Ron Rivera on questions of his power: “I’m driving the car”
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Cal G.M. Ron Rivera on questions of his power: “I’m driving the car”

April 18, 2025
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Once upon a time, former Cal running back Marshawn Lynch celebrated a win by literally driving a cart. Current Cal G.M. Ron Rivera says he’s currently doing so, figuratively. Some Golden Bears boosters have revolted because they believe Rivera has no real juice. The former Panthers and Commanders coach says

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Dolphins On Radar For Day 2 QB Pick
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Dolphins On Radar For Day 2 QB Pick

April 18, 2025
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Can Ward is already assembling questionable rankings that prop up Titans skill-position players, all but assuring he knows where he will be drafted. This now reminds of last year, when Caleb Williams‘ draft destination was known weeks in advance. The cloudy outlook for this draft’s second batch of quarterbacks is

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Restricted free agent Ar’Darius Washington did not sign offer sheet before deadline
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Restricted free agent Ar’Darius Washington did not sign offer sheet before deadline

April 18, 2025
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Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington has not signed his tender, but he also did not sign an offer sheet before Friday afternoon. As Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner reports, the deadline now has passed for restricted free agents to sign with another team. The Ravens had placed a right-of-first-refusal tender

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Former Ohtani manager gives NFL teams advice on handling Hunter
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Former Ohtani manager gives NFL teams advice on handling Hunter

April 18, 2025
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While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry compared Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter to Los Angeles Dodgers star and three-time Most Valuable Player Shohei Ohtani.  Joe Maddon previously served as Ohtani’s manager when the two were with the Los Angeles Angels. During a recent chat with

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DB Devon Key re-signs with Broncos
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DB Devon Key re-signs with Broncos

April 18, 2025
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Broncos safety Devon Key signed his exclusive rights free agent tender Friday. Key, 27, was one of five exclusive rights free agents the team tendered on March 4. Tight end Lucas Krull, outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian and defensive lineman Jordan Jackson also will return on one-year deals.

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Saints Likelier To Add QB After Round 1?
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Saints Likelier To Add QB After Round 1?

April 18, 2025
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A recent report indicated the Saints want to come out of this draft with a quarterback, but they may not view this prospect crop as producing anyone — after Cam Ward goes off the board — worthy of the No. 9 overall pick. With the caveat of smokescreen season being

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John Spytek on possibly drafting Ashton Jeanty: The idea is to add elite players at any position
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John Spytek on possibly drafting Ashton Jeanty: The idea is to add elite players at any position

April 18, 2025
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The Raiders are the betting favorite to draft Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall choice. He makes too much sense for a team that has a new quarterback in Geno Smith. As General Manager John Spytek was being asked a question about Jeanty on Friday, head

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Mike Tomlin reportedly could ‘advocate’ for Steelers to draft this QB
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Mike Tomlin reportedly could ‘advocate’ for Steelers to draft this QB

April 18, 2025
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A Thursday story indicated that the Pittsburgh Steelers will not select Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe during the 2025 NFL Draft, even if “Milroe is sitting there in the third round.”  According to Sportskeeda consulting editor and NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin may be hoping that Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders

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Titans cut Justin Hardee, Khalid Duke with non-football injuries
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Titans cut Justin Hardee, Khalid Duke with non-football injuries

April 18, 2025
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The Titans let go of two players with non-football injuries today. Both defensive back and special teamer Justin Hardee and edge rusher Khalid Duke were placed on waivers, both with the non-football injury designation. The 31-year-old Hardee has been in the NFL since signing with the Texans as an undrafted

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