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NFL Network, NFL+, NFL digital media to air comprehensive on-location 2024 NFL Scouting Combine coverage

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — NFL Network, NFL+ and NFL Digital Media offer multi-platform coverage of the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine presented by NOBULL from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.​ Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 27, NFL Network provides more than 50 hours of live Combine week coverage – the 19th Combine covered by NFL Network – offering the…

Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington isn't planning major changes: 'If the foundation is built solid, you can continue to add on top of it'

The New England Patriots will have a new feel after decades with Bill Belichick running the show, but don’t expect a ton to change on defense. Newly promoted defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington, who has been with the Patriots since 2017 — most recently as the defensive line coach — said he doesn’t expect the D…

Vikings DE Danielle Hunter on 2024 prospects: 'Whatever is best available for me, I'll take that'

ORLANDO, Fla. — In an uncertain 2023 offseason, Danielle Hunter and the Minnesota Vikings were able to agree to a one-year deal that led to a career-best season for the defensive end. However, uncertainty is once more at hand for the four-time Pro Bowler: Was Hunter’s eighth season also his last in Minnesota, or does a…

'Hard Knocks': Giants WR coach Mike Groh wanted Malik Nabers over Marvin Harrison

Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO through July 30 and is available to stream on Max. As training camp is dawning for the New York Giants in the real world, the time machine that is Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants transported Big…

NFL utilizes Super Bowl platform to inspire international talent around globe

NEW YORK — Today, the NFL debuted its new campaign for Super Bowl LVIII, “Born To Play,” a powerful ode to the diverse and inclusive spirit of the international game of football. In an unprecedented two-minute commercial immediately following the Apple Music Halftime Show, the spot celebrates the growth of football around the globe and…

Former Patriots, Texans RB Rex Burkhead announces retirement from NFL after 10 seasons

Veteran running back Rex Burkhead is calling it a career after 10 NFL seasons. The former Bengals, Patriots and Texans running back, who did not play this past season, announced his retirement on Monday via Instagram. “I’ve been blessed to be able to play the game of football for 26 years and looking back there…

Winning DROTY would cap outstanding rookie year for Texans' Will Anderson: 'It was marked big on my goal sheet'

After helping to forge a Texas-sized turnaround, Will Anderson‘s hoping to knock one more goal off his rookie list. Anderson’s a finalist for The Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and he’s hoped to bring home the hardware since the Houston Texans selected him third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. “It was…

Niners kicker Jake Moody feels prepared for Super Bowl moment after learning from painful misses

LAS VEGAS — It’s fitting that the last name of the 49ers’ rookie kicker is Moody. His rookie season has been temperamental. Jake Moody made 21 of 25 field goals, but his misses have been crushing, costing the 49ers two wins in the regular season and sowing tiny seeds of doubt in the minds of…

49ers' Kyle Shanahan pushes back against 'game manager' narrative following QB Brock Purdy

LAS VEGAS — Brock Purdy sat at his podium inside Allegiant Stadium on Monday night and spoke about buying his fiancée perfume for Valentine’s Day. They have a wedding coming up, and they’ve been dancing to country music in preparation, he said. As chants of “Purdy, Purdy” rained down on him from 49ers fans in attendance,…

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says he's not worried 'at all' about practice field ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

LAS VEGAS — San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday dismissed concerns about the turf his team will practice on at UNLV this week ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII bout versus the Kansas City Chiefs. “Not worried about it at all — it is what it is. We here, we won’t change…