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Sean Payton on Broncos' QB competition between Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson: 'They're all orphaned dogs' 

A three-way competition is underway for the starting quarterback position in Denver. A pair of first-round picks exists, one of which is a rookie. The two “veterans” tally a total of 37 starts in seven seasons. A second opportunity and a first impression are present. There are myriad storylines, plenty of possibilities and a spring…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, July 21

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, July 21

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 Baltimore Ravens INJURIES QB Lamar Jackson was sent home from practice on Sunday due to…

Bears CB Jaylon Johnson 'tired' of upside entering 2024: 'It's about action at this point'

Optimism is whirling in the Windy City entering 2024, but Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson would rather provide results. “I’m tired of just having upside and having potential,” Johnson said Saturday, via the Chicago Sun-Times. “I want to be in a position where we actually go out there and we are that, and not just what…

NFL to give players option to wear Guardian Caps during regular-season games

The NFL declared on Friday that players can now use Guardian Caps in regular-season games. This move is aimed at enhancing player health and safety by preventing head injuries. Jeff Miller, NFL EVP in charge of player health and safety, announced on Friday that players will be allowed to wear Guardian Caps during games in…

Niners GM John Lynch 'didn't entertain any' trade offers for Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk on Friday

Trade winds were circulating around the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receivers as Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft approached. Those winds kicked up a few knots on Day 2 with Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk‘s names continuing to be bandied about. When the third round concluded Friday evening, both remained on the San Francisco…

Cardinals select Miami DB Jaden Davis with Pat Tillman honorary pick No. 226 of 2024 NFL Draft

In a fitting move, Arizona addressed the defensive backfield with a special pick in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With the No. 226 overall pick, the Cardinals selected Miami defensive back Jaden Davis. The 226th selection carries a profound significance in Arizona. This was the exact pick that the Cards used in…

Vikings take Alabama's Will Reichard in Round 6 of 2024 NFL Draft to start run on kickers

The market for kickers has experienced a slight adjustment. The first player at the position was finally selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday when Minnesota spent the 203rd pick on Alabama’s Will Reichard — although it did begin a run on the position. Reichard’s selection is the latest in…

Patriots select Tennessee QB Joe Milton III with No. 193 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Patriots needed more than just one quarterback. New England selected a second quarterback, spending a sixth-round pick (No. 193) on rocket-armed Tennessee signal-caller Joe Milton III on Saturday after taking UNC star Drake Maye at No. 3 overall two days earlier. Milton’s leading attribute is obviously his arm. He…