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2024 NFL offseason: Majority of teams open mandatory minicamps this week

2024 NFL offseason: Majority of teams open mandatory minicamps this week

We’re in the final week before the NFL summer break. The majority of teams are busy preparing for their last tests before taking a roughly six-week hiatus prior to training camps. This week, over 20 clubs are conducting compulsory minicamps, although the Rams are active but do not have an official minicamp. Monday: Atlanta Falcons,…

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby wants to play with Las Vegas for 'very long time,' win Super Bowl

Maxx Crosby has been a vocal leader since he arrived with the Raiders. During his time with the Silver and Black, Crosby has stated that he has always wanted to stay with the Raiders for the rest of his NFL career. Speaking on The Jim Rome Show this week, Crosby again expressed his commitment to…

Ex-Giants, Raiders TE Darren Waller announces retirement after eight NFL seasons

Darren Waller‘s made his long-anticipated decision, and he’s played his last down. Following months of deliberation, Waller has officially announced his retirement to the Giants after playing eight seasons, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport who reported this on Sunday based on sources privy to the situation. “I’ve decided to retire from the game…

Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick mum on plans for mandatory minicamp amid contract concerns

The Jets commence their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Whether newly acquired edge rusher Haason Reddick will be there is up in the air. When approached Saturday by the New York Post’s Ryan Dunleavy for an interview, Reddick declined to speak. The veteran, who hasn’t been around the team this spring but was wearing a Jets…

David Njoku teases 'juicy' Browns offense led by new OC Ken Dorsey: 'I'm really excited for this year'

Fresh off a career year in Cleveland, David Njoku can’t help but look forward to what’s next. The Browns tight end told Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon-Journal at his annual softball event on Saturday that he’s looking to “just be better than last year,” which will be hard to top. In 2023, Njoku had…

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice vows to 'mature' after tumultuous offseason

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice spoke Saturday for the first time since his tumultuous offseason, vowing to “mature” after a spring full of off-the-field issues. Entering his second season in the NFL, Rice currently faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen…

Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. not satisfied with rookie campaign, anticipating 'causing havoc' in new-look pass rush

Will Anderson Jr.‘s first year lived up to the lofty expectations cast upon him by his No. 3 overall draft selection, as the Houston Texans defensive end earned a Pro Bowl nod and the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award for the 2023 season. While most would be content with that debut performance, Anderson…

Texans' C.J. Stroud compares WR Nico Collins to Hall of Famer Andre Johnson: 'He's a generational talent'

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins had himself a career season in 2023, becoming the favorite target of quarterback C.J. Stroud and putting up by far his best career numbers in Year 3. This week at the Texans’ minicamp, Stroud discussed his relationship with the wideout and compared Collins’ playing style and potential to one…

Bills OLB Von Miller practicing without knee brace for first time since 2022 injury

What cannot be seen will hopefully soon be forgotten for Von Miller in 2024. This week at Bills organized team activities, Miller disclosed that he has finally been able to practice without a brace on his right knee. This is the first time since he endured a significant injury that affected his 2023 season. “I…