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Bengals RB Zack Moss ready to help fill 'big shoes' left by Joe Mixon in Cincinnati backfield

The Cincinnati Bengals plan to replace Joe Mixon‘s production with a combination of veteran Zack Moss and second-year speedster Chase Brown in a thunder-and-lightening approach. Mixon carried the workload most of the previous seven seasons, including taking 257 carries for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns in 2023. Moss, who inked a two-year contract with the…

Commanders release K Brandon McManus after sexual assault allegations in lawsuit

The Washington Commanders announced on Sunday that they have released kicker Brandon McManus. McManus’ release comes a week after news broke that McManus was the subject of a civil lawsuit, in addition to his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Two women have filed a lawsuit against McManus, accusing him of sexually assaulting them during a…

Titans RB Tyjae Spears wants to see both him and Tony Pollard finish in 'top-5 best backs this year'

For the last few years, opposing defenses had to contend with Derrick Henry when facing the Tennessee Titans, with the running back serving as the main workhorse for most of his time with the team. But Henry has moved on to Baltimore, and under a new coaching staff the Titans have shifted their approach to…

Lions want RB Jahmyr Gibbs to 'go to that next level' as a receiver in Year 2

Last season, after a gap of 32 years, Detroit made it to the NFC Championship Game. This was largely due to their potent offense, which ranked in the top five in the league for passing, rushing and scoring averages. With most of that offense returning in 2024, the Lions enter this upcoming season as full-fledged…

Vikings signing WR Justin Jefferson to four-year, $140 million contract extension

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Justin Jefferson to a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Monday, per sources. Jefferson announced the news on social media, quelling any Minnesota worries by confirming he finally signed “the deal I have been waiting for…

Chiefs DL Isaiah Buggs turns self in on misdemeanor cruelty to animal charges 

Isaiah Buggs, a defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, surrendered himself to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Thursday. He is facing misdemeanor charges for animal cruelty in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Buggs was subsequently released on a $600 bond for two second-degree counts of cruelty to dogs. According to court documents, on March 28, the Tuscaloosa…

Bears to be featured for first time on 'Hard Knocks' training camp edition

The Chicago Bears will be showcased this preseason on Hard Knocks, HBO’s long-running documentary-style series, which is co-produced by NFL Films. The Bears had been one of 10 teams never to be spotlighted in the series, which first ran in 2001. The Bears, Broncos and Saints were the three teams who fit the criteria of…

Bears, Eagles, Steelers among nine most improved teams ahead of 2024 NFL season

Bears, Eagles, Steelers among nine most improved teams ahead of 2024 NFL season

We’re nearing the final month of the offseason, so it’s a good time to start thinking about where things stand around the NFL. There’s been the annual free agency frenzy, all the hype surrounding the draft and the next items to follow will be the post-June 1 cost-saving cuts. We have enough information to start…

Taysom Hill doing things he's 'never done before' in Saints' new offense

In seven seasons, New Orleans Saints Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill has been listed as a quarterback, wide receiver and tight end. Under the scheme of new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, Hill is expanding his repertoire to include more backfield work. During OTAs, he is taking handoffs and positioning himself in a fullback role. “It’s…