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Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased
5 days, 18 hours ago

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury. “Building on a good preseason where we had the lowest concussion rate we’ve had in years, our injuries continue to be down,” Miller said last week at the league’s winter meetings. “Speeds are about 20% slower in terms of the impacts when players are hitting one another for blocks and tackles than they …

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Jets and Jaguars, two of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, meet amid uncertain futures
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1 week, 3 days ago

Jets and Jaguars, two of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, meet amid uncertain futures

Associated Press  

New York Jets at Jacksonville Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX. Key injuries Jets RB Breece Hall could miss his second game in a row because of an MCL injury and hyperextension in his left knee.. Special teams ace Irvin Charles was placed on injured reserve this week with a torn ACL.. KR Kene Nwangwu sat out early in the week with …

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Beyond Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, has any QB emerged in the 2025 NFL Draft class?
1 week, 6 days ago

Beyond Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, has any QB emerged in the 2025 NFL Draft class?

New York Times  

Last year featured one of those rare cycles when the stars of futility truly aligned — the number of starting-level quarterback prospects and the number of teams who needed them in the NFL Draft was close to even. Season stats: 2,894 yards, 21 TDs, 7 INTs, 14.2 percent off-target, 8.7 air yards per attempt A little more than a year …

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2024 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Each Team’s Path to the Postseason
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Each Team’s Path to the Postseason

New York Times  

There are 590 quintillion different ways the season could end. The New York Jets lost to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent. The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants in Week 13, but their chances of making the playoffs remained 1 percent. The Chicago Bears lost to the …

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Trump's NFL Appearance: Steelers' Support Remains Divided
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2 months ago

Trump's NFL Appearance: Steelers' Support Remains Divided

India Today  

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attended Sunday night's NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets as the guest of an unidentified suite holder at Acrisure Stadium. He received support from a couple of former Steelers, but was largely aligned with Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, who have a complicated relationship with their former team and were considered …

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Tom Brady’s New Job Is an Insult to NFL Fans
2 months ago

Tom Brady’s New Job Is an Insult to NFL Fans

Slate  

Tom Brady is handsome enough, rich enough, and accomplished enough that he should be able to do more or less whatever he wants. In a world full of people who are willing to cater to Brady’s wishes, the most powerful sports league and a top broadcast partner have colluded to make Brady even richer and, this time, to do it …

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As NFL scouts flock to campus, Big Ten players seek to catch their eye
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As NFL scouts flock to campus, Big Ten players seek to catch their eye

Associated Press  

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NFL scouts filled an entire row of the Michigan Stadium press box to get a look at some of the top prospects in the upcoming draft when the Wolverines beat Southern California two weeks ago. Projected top picks in the NFL draft Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter, who plays receiver and cornerback, is widely viewed as …

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On Football: Plenty of parity in the NFL through 3 weeks
2 months, 4 weeks ago

On Football: Plenty of parity in the NFL through 3 weeks

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. But there are no guarantees in the NFL and that’s been quite evident over the first three weeks. The Carolina Panthers, a 5 1/2-point underdog, defeated the Raiders 36-22 behind a stellar performance from Andy Dalton in his first start replacing Bryce Young. Darnold’s resurgence Six years …

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Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007
3 months, 1 week ago

Passing in Week 1 reached its lowest level for any week in the NFL since 2007

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. More than half the starting quarterbacks in the NFL failed to reach the usually easy to achieve threshold of 200 yards passing in a game in what proved to be the least prolific week for throwing the ball since the 2007 season. In all, teams averaged 188.3 net …

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NFL Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking how optimistic fans are for all 32 teams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking how optimistic fans are for all 32 teams

New York Times  

Read our Week 5 NFL Power Rankings Sean Payton has spent more than 25 years working in the NFL and has been a head coach since 2006. Los Angeles Rams: 90.9 percent optimism Optimist Eric: Despite losing Aaron Donald, the Rams defense has more talent than it’s had in a long time. Jacksonville Jaguars: 89.5 percent optimism Optimist Mike: I …

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J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — And so it begins. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold will start at QB before J.J. McCarthy gets a significant amount of work in the preseason opener on Saturday. That’s what the Vikings have done with Rodriguez, and he has garnered enough respect for defensive coordinator Brian Flores to occasionally toss him in with the first-stringers. …

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Kickers tackling? You’ll see them forced to try under new NFL kickoff rules
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kickers tackling? You’ll see them forced to try under new NFL kickoff rules

LA Times  

Kickers such as the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker will be all by themself when they kick off under the NFL’s new rules on the play. “This is going to make more people be glued to their TV.” — Cinque Sweeting, kick returner for the XFL’s Vegas Vipers The new rules put the majority of opposing players much closer together for kickoffs, …

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Rams are testing their new kicker and new NFL kickoff rule at same time
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams are testing their new kicker and new NFL kickoff rule at same time

LA Times  

A few years ago, the NFL changed parameters for conversion kicks, moving them back to the 15-yard line for a 33-yard attempt. “Trying to hit some new kickoff that might take the world by storm.” — Joshua Karty, rookie Rams kicker, on practicing for new NFL kickoff rule “Hell no,” he joked. “It’s fun in some ways trying to play …

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NFC East Preview, Fantasy Sleeper for Each Team
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NFC East Preview, Fantasy Sleeper for Each Team

New York Times  

Scoop City is The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Today’s NFL update: 🗺 NFC East preview 🌭 Cafeteria reports 🏆 Non-QB MVP candidates 2024 NFL Team previews: NFC East Next up in our series is one of the most prominent divisions. Latest read: Five thoughts on five players from Eagles’ mandatory minicamp Giants in 2024 Biggest question: Can this offensive line …

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Best available players remaining in 2024 NFL Draft: Sam Hartman, Gabriel Murphy and more
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Best available players remaining in 2024 NFL Draft: Sam Hartman, Gabriel Murphy and more

New York Times  

There will be 257 picks made in the 2024 NFL Draft, so this list — which started with 300 prospects — should cover most, if not all, of the names you’ll hear called between Thursday night and early Saturday evening. Proctor has some hiccups in man coverage, but he sees the field well and offers the range and run-defending skills …

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The NFL Has a Different Kind of Gambling Problem Now
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The NFL Has a Different Kind of Gambling Problem Now

Slate  

The NFL’s universal truth is that winning the Super Bowl demands otherworldly quarterback play. The Falcons were so obsessed with the position that they’ve already taken Cousins’ successor, even though Cousins is 35, aging but not done for at least a few years yet, barring injury. Atlanta’s general manager said afterward that if Penix sat on the bench for five …

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Regrading the 2023 NFL Draft: Which teams had the best and worst rookie classes?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Regrading the 2023 NFL Draft: Which teams had the best and worst rookie classes?

New York Times  

With the 2024 NFL Draft headlining the next phase of the offseason, let’s look back at last year’s draft and grade how well each franchise has set itself up for growth — both immediate and long term. Los Angeles Rams: B Puka Nacua’s rookie season has been covered in depth — he produced nearly 1,500 yards receiving on 160 targets. …

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Will NFL have new kickoff rules next season? Owners will vote on proposal Monday
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Will NFL have new kickoff rules next season? Owners will vote on proposal Monday

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Fassel stepped out of the Ritz-Carlton ballroom with a pencil behind his ear, as always. The Dallas Cowboys’ special teams coordinator was invited to his first league meetings with a special responsibility this year: to present the new kickoff proposal to all 32 NFL owners for the first time. Dallas Cowboys special teams coordinator John Fassel, …

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Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams

Associated Press  

NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts. The six biggest spenders last offseason all missed the postseason led by Denver committing more than $250 million in contracts only …

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What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL combine. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are attending the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell and Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, are likely to converse this week before the crucial March 12 void on the 35-year-old quarterback’s contract. A couple of months later, in Arizona at the NFL league …

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Sports agency Athletes First to have clients skip cognitive tests ahead of NFL Draft
10 months, 1 week ago

Sports agency Athletes First to have clients skip cognitive tests ahead of NFL Draft

New York Times  

Athletes First is directing its NFL Draft prospects not to participate in any cognitive testing in the pre-draft evaluation process this year. “After much internal discussion, the agents at Athletes First have directed our draft prospects to respectfully pass on participating in any cognitive or psychological testing during the pre-draft process,” the email read. In April, veteran NFL writer Bob …

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2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class?
10 months, 1 week ago

2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year’s class?

New York Times  

Now that the Kansas City Chiefs have lifted the Lombardi Trophy, all 32 teams are full speed ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft. Photo: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images QB Jr. 2 Marvin Harrison Jr. WR Ohio State Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Class: Jr. Photo: Andrew Dieb / USA Today WR Jr. 47 Cooper Beebe G Kansas State Height: 6-4 …

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NIL opportunities leave smaller pool of late-round NFL draft prospects
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NIL opportunities leave smaller pool of late-round NFL draft prospects

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Rounds five through seven on our board got wiped out in the month of December,” said Nagy, a former NFL scout and current Senior Bowl executive director. NIL is a great thing for the players, an awesome thing, but it does have an effect on the …

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Who is ‘Big Dom’? Eagles security officer ejected after Dre Greenlaw interaction
1 year ago

Who is ‘Big Dom’? Eagles security officer ejected after Dre Greenlaw interaction

New York Times  

Eagles security staffer Dom DiSandro might be a new name to many NFL viewers, but the veteran has had a longstanding presence on Philadelphia’s sidelines. After he was ejected from Sunday’s 42-19 loss at Lincoln Financial Field following an interaction with San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, DiSandro gained new celebrity status outside of Eagles fans. pic.twitter.com/rnylqh4pWY — FOX Sports: …

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