Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris had a lot of explaining to do after the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Responsible for the biggest shocker of the evening, the Falcons drafted former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick, a decision that came just a little over a …
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As quarterbacks flew off the board early, the Denver Broncos were left with one man in Bo Nix. Entering Thursday night, the Broncos’ quarterback room consisted of Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci, and the team had little draft capital to trade up. But Denver sure seems happy with the guy who fell in their lap. CLICK HERE FOR …
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The National Football League introduced Guardian Caps to training camp in 2022 in an effort to lower concussions during the summer practices. Well, the results have apparently been so good that the NFL will now allow players to wear them during the season. “We’ve got two years of data now showing significant concussion reductions in those players that wear Guardian …
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The Carolina Panthers’ 2024 first-round draft pick was one of multiple picks the Chicago Bears acquired in last year’s blockbuster trade. The Panthers moved up to the top spot in the 2023 draft and selected quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers finished last season with a 2-15 record and would have been the first team on the clock in Detroit on …
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The NFL will be enforcing a new rule next season to improve player safety, banning the “hip-drop tackle.” It’s a rule that’s received tons of backlash from players, both current and former, who believe it will significantly hamper the way defenders tackle opponents. The controversial tackle occurs where a defender wraps the ball carrier with his hands or arms and …
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For the first time in decades, Nick Saban is not spending the spring preparing a college football team for the fall. The seven-time national championship winner retired in January. Saban is expected to remain involved in Alabama’s football program in a “supportive” capacity. But his schedule will no longer be filled with the responsibilities that come with being a head …
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The San Francisco 49ers are certainly welcoming Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors with open arms. The speculation is that Aiyuk has been on the trade block for quite some time — even fellow 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has been a name discussed in recent weeks. Aiyuk’s name, though, is in circles as he is trying to get a new contract. …
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DETROIT – It’s hard being an NFL player this time of year. No, really, at a time when the game is about last year’s memories and next year’s hopes, it’s hard to be an NFL veteran watching a front office working the NFL draft as if it was a game of roulette. Perhaps even Russian roulette. (L-R) JC Latham hugs …
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Arizona Cardinals fans won’t be able to purchase a Mavin Harrison Jr. jersey anytime soon. The Cardinals drafted the Ohio State star with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but just hours before his name was called on stage, it was reported that Harrison had not signed a preliminary NFLPA licensing agreement. Marvin …
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to walk to the podium Thursday night to open the 2024 NFL Draft. NFL prospects will hear Goodell announce their names. The draftees will then put on their new team’s hat and walk across the stage for a photo opp with Goodell. But they might not get the commissioner’s signature hug. Goodell underwent surgery …
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