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Chiefs' Justin Reid says being kickoff specialist could extend his career: 'Earning window is huge with this'

The Kansas City Chiefs contemplating using Justin Reid as a kickoff specialist has the defensive back thinking about elongating his career. The 27-year-old, entering his seventh season, told the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast this week that being a specialist could allow him to hang around the league longer than otherwise. “We might have…

Niners TE George Kittle says he lost almost 30 pounds after offseason core surgery 

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, known for power and running people over, saw his weight drop after offseason core muscle surgery. Kittle told the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast this week that he lost nearly 30 pounds following the Super Bowl. He typically plays around 250 pounds but lost significant weight because he…

Patriots' Jerod Mayo lauds Rhamondre Stevenson as 'one of the better backs in the league' amid contract talks

As a former fourth-round pick, Rhamondre Stevenson has done enough to earn an extension. The running back believes he’ll receive one soon, telling reporters Monday he’s “pretty close” to reaching an agreement to stay in New England beyond 2024 before going into more detail on Monday’s edition of The Insiders on NFL Network. Stevenson received…

Jerod Mayo says Jacoby Brissett is clearly Patriots' most 'pro-ready' QB entering training camp

Six quarterbacks came off the board in the first 12 picks of April’s draft, but don’t count on seeing every member of the Dreamy Half-Dozen right away. Drake Maye might be one of the few to start the 2024 season with an earpiece and clipboard. After watching their bet on Mac Jones go up in…

Bengals' Jake Browning sees himself as better backup to QB Joe Burrow after extended action in 2023

When Joe Burrow has started more than 10 games in a season, the Cincinnati Bengals have made the playoffs. When he hasn’t, the Bengals have missed the postseason. He’s clearly the most crucial piece to the Bengals, who finished 9-8 last season but remain among the Super Bowl favorites heading into the 2024 season. But…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, June 17

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, June 17

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 Cincinnati Bengals SIGNINGS WR Tee Higgins officially signed his franchise tag tender, the team announced….

With nightmarish rookie season behind him, Panthers QB Bryce Young ready to get back on track in 2024

If Bryce Young entered 2024 with a lack of confidence, nobody would blame him. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick’s rookie season was, as his father described to ESPN, “awful.” But Young arrived equipped with a rare set of skills that have helped him persist, thanks to being raised by a father who worked as…

Move the Sticks: Keys to being a successful undrafted player with Chris Harris Jr.

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off, the guys explain why the college football experience for players is better now (1:15). For the rest of the show, former NFL cornerback Chris Harris Jr. joins to discuss his journey being an undrafted player, his mindset…

Saints' Jamaal Williams supports Alvin Kamara seeking contract: 'I'm behind him 100 percent'

During the 2023 season, Jamaal Williams supported Alvin Kamara as his backup in the backfield. On Monday, he supported his fellow running back, who departed last week’s mandatory minicamp early amid negotiations, in his search for a new contract. “Me personally, just as me as a man, I respect everybody as the man they are…

Sean McVay rejuvenated by youth of Rams entering 2024: 'Feels like it's Year 1 again'

It’s 2024, but for Sean McVay, it may as well be 2017. For the first time since the start of the Rams’ fluid rebuild (which began in 2022), McVay feels invigorated by what lies ahead for his team. “You know what’s cool? Being around this group, and especially even last year, it feels like it’s…