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Chiefs S Justin Reid has been working off tee, would 'love to' serve as team's kickoff specialist

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker said Thursday he’s been hitting the weights more frequently this offseason to prepare for the new kickoff rule. One of Baltimore’s biggest rivals, the Chiefs, revealed a different approach a week earlier when special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Kansas City is considering removing its placekicker from the play altogether, instead…

Jordan Love believes Packers 'don't have to have' a No. 1 wide receiver

Jordan Love‘s first season as Green Bay’s starting quarterback was a rousing success despite him having an inexperienced wide receiver room that lacked a true No. 1 target. The makeup of Love’s wideouts remains the same entering 2024, and while Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed or Dontayvion Wicks have the opportunity to make strides…

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski: 'I want the best version of Deshaun Watson' entering 2024

The Browns are counting on quarterback Deshaun Watson to bounce back in his third year in Cleveland. Watson’s 2023 season only saw him play in six games due to a shoulder injury. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said this week on The Rich Eisen Show that he believes Watson could return to Pro Bowl form…

Lions violated OTA contact rules, must forfeit practice 

Apparently, things became overly physical during Detroit Lions’ organized team activities. On Friday evening, the Lions revealed that they had breached player work rules concerning on-field physical contact. As a consequence, they were informed that they would have to forfeit their OTA practice on Monday. The club’s complete statement is as follows: The organization was…

Projecting AFC South hierarchy for 2024 NFL season: Who will win rising division? Strengths/weaknesses?

Projecting AFC South hierarchy for 2024 NFL season: Who will win rising division? Strengths/weaknesses?

Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today’s installment, he examines a previously dull division that is oozing with intrigue heading into the 2024 season … The AFC South is becoming an intriguing division to watch as the NFL enters…

Giants RB Devin Singletary on taking over for Saquon Barkley: 'I'm just gonna be me'

Devin Singletary might be sporting Saquon Barkley‘s vacated No. 26 in New York, but he’s not concerned with living up to his predecessor. Heading into the 2024 season without Barkley on their roster for the first time in six years, the Giants will see Singletary’s strategy to dominate the backfield continue as he maintains his…

2024 NFL offseason: 10 NFL teams open mandatory minicamps today

2024 NFL offseason: 10 NFL teams open mandatory minicamps today

For 10 NFL clubs, the last significant milestone of the offseason workout program, the mandatory minicamp, has been reached. Today, the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Tennessee Titans begin their three-day minicamp. During Phase Three of the offseason workout program,…

State of the 2024 Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels must show he has what it takes to succeed

State of the 2024 Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels must show he has what it takes to succeed

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…

Commanders giving LB Jamin Davis a chance to earn edge rusher reps ahead of contract year

Washington Commanders first-round linebacker Jamin Davis enters a crucial campaign battling for snaps. Washington has chosen not to exercise the fifth-year option for Davis, meaning he is now in the last year of his rookie contract. The ex-first round pick from Kentucky has demonstrated potential, but has yet to consistently achieve the level of impact…

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith not worried about other receivers surpassing his payday: 'You can't be counting the pockets of others' 

Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith took some digital flack for inking a new deal earlier this offseason before the wideout market exploded. Amon-Ra St. Brown, teammate A.J. Brown, Jaylen Waddle and Justin Jefferson have all signed deals since Smith inked his three-year, $75 million extension, pushing the 25-year-old to eighth in average pay per year…