Will Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs become the ninth team ever to repeat as champions? Can Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers flip the script from Super Bowl LIV and secure the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy in nearly three decades? Which players will shine this Sunday on the game’s biggest stage at…
Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones answer listeners’ questions in the latest NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet live stream. This week they discuss Aaron Rodgers‘ skipping Jets minicamp, where Rome Odunze ranks in a crowded Bears wide receiver room and how they put together their fantasy rankings. Plus, don’t miss this week’s “Florio’s Film…
Calais Campbell isn’t retiring, though he is headed to Florida. Campbell, a six-time Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, is signing with the Miami Dolphins to play his 17th season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. Having contemplated retirement in seasons past, Campbell is now bound for…
Less than two weeks ago, Trevor Lawrence admitted he’d like to have his contract extension done before the start of training camp. His wish has been fulfilled. Lawrence has agreed to a five-year, $275 million extension with the Jaguars, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday, per sources, including $200 million in guaranteed money and…
Contrary to popular belief, the once-explosive Chiefs have steadily shortened their offense over the last few years. It became rather apparent in 2022, Kansas City’s first season without Tyreek Hill. And it was painfully obvious by the midway point of 2023, so much that folks wondered if the Chiefs could even flirt with Super Bowl…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday that the longtime radio voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese, has been chosen to receive its 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. “Each year, the Hall of Fame recognizes an individual who has dedicated their career to improving radio and television in professional football, and this year’s…
NEW YORK, NY — In partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football League (NFL) on Thursday announced the fourth annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and the seventh annual Quarterback Coaching Summit. On Monday and Tuesday, coaches from power five conferences, HBCUs, the NFL and front office personnel will take…
Alvin Kamara skipped the New Orleans Saints’ final practice of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. Kamara’s departure was contract-related, the running back’s agent, Brad Cicala, told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. Saints coach Dennis Allen confirmed that Kamara participated in the morning walkthrough but left during the practice session. The coach said he couldn’t confirm why…
Minicamp questions: First wave Second wave As the second wave of minicamps comes to a conclusion, the NFL’s finally heading into its annual summer vacation. Ten teams completed their offseason workouts last week, with the remaining 22 following suit this week. The previous edition of The First Read took a look at the biggest remaining…
The NFL found no evidence that the Philadelphia Eagles violated the anti-tampering policy by signing free-agent running back Saquon Barkley. The league informed the Eagles of its decision on Thursday. “After a thorough review of the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley, the NFL today informed the club that the investigation did not discover sufficient…
