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Peak excitement at EA Sports with college football rejoining Madden in gaming universe

Peak excitement at EA Sports with college football rejoining Madden in gaming universe

ORLANDO, Fla. — On a muggy May morning, representatives from video game company Electronic Arts opened their doors to a group of reporters and content creators to take a peek at the future of virtual American football. That appears to be how EA Sports sees itself now. No longer as just the publisher of Madden…

Nine first-time attendees to know at fourth annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum 

Two of my favorite events on the NFL calendar are right around the corner: the fourth annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and the seventh annual Quarterback Coaching Summit, which will take place June 17-18 in Inglewood, California. Executives and coaches are interacting throughout the year — in person at the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine…

Steelers GM Omar Khan: Declining Najee Harris' fifth-year option 'a business decision'

Pittsburgh’s decision to decline Najee Harris‘ fifth-year option set up a prove-it year for the running back entering 2024. It might have also created some animosity, at least from the outside. But Steelers general manager Omar Khan downplayed that narrative this week, explaining it was nothing more than business. “It was a business decision that…

State of the 2024 Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams should lead well-rounded roster to playoffs in Year 1

State of the 2024 Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams should lead well-rounded roster to playoffs in Year 1

AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Where does your squad stand ahead of the 2024 NFL season? Adam Rank sets the table by providing a State of the Franchise look at all 32 teams, zeroing in on the new faces to know, one significant fantasy…

Devon Witherspoon setting high expectations for Seahawks' defense under Mike Macdonald: 'He's different'

Devon Witherspoon‘s first season began with a bang, so much so that he rode it to a Pro Bowl appearance as a rookie despite filling a role on one of the NFL’s worst defenses. Entering Year 2, Witherspoon feels he and Seattle’s defense are ready to take off. The reason is simple: Their new coach…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, June 14

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Friday, June 14

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker READ: First-round pick signing tracker Los Angeles Chargers SIGNINGS WR Praise Martin-Oguike, a native of Nigeria who was raised in…

Tom Brady enshrined into Patriots Hall of Fame, has No. 12 retired 

Amid six Super Bowl wins’ worth of pomp and circumstance, Tom Brady took his rightful place in the Patriots Hall of Fame. The New England legend was enshrined into the team’s hallowed halls on Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium to conclude a three-hour event in which his No. 12 was officially retired, and it was…

Chargers conduct minicamp walkthrough at Camp Pendleton

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Marine 2nd Lt. Jawaun Stanley has closely followed Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman‘s career. Stanley watched his former roommate prepare for the upcoming season on Tuesday. The Chargers’ first day of minicamp included an afternoon walkthrough at Camp Pendleton in front of 5,000 people. It was the first time since…

Amari Cooper, seeking new contract, absent from Browns' mandatory minicamp

Add Amari Cooper to the list of contract-year players absent from mandatory minicamp. The Browns receiver was not in attendance for Cleveland’s Tuesday session and is subject to fines. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Cooper’s absence was not excused. “These situations, I understand that they do come up,” Stefanski said. “I’ll really leave all of…

Toyota named presenting partner of NFL Flag tournaments across the U.S. in an inclusive effort to offer football to all

PLANO, TEXAS — Toyota Motor North America and the National Football League today announced that Toyota will become the presenting partner of NFL Flag tournaments across the U.S.​ — spanning the NFL Flag Championships & Regional Tournaments as well as NFL Flag League Play. NFL Flag, the official flag football program of the NFL, brings…