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2024 NFL Draft: How three trends in pro football connect to this year's prospect class

2024 NFL Draft: How three trends in pro football connect to this year's prospect class

The world of professional football is continuously changing. It’s like a never-ending chess game between those calling the offensive and defensive plays, leading to various strategies cycling in and out of popularity. As a result, the type of players entering the league shifts, mirroring changes in the game at more junior levels and influencing the…

Colts' Shane Steichen: QB Anthony Richardson 'in a really good spot' months after shoulder surgery

One week ago, Anthony Richardson stated he’s “on a mission” to get back to playing football. For those looking for an update, Colts coach Shane Steichen provided one on Tuesday. “Richardson is in an excellent position,” commented Steichen. “We have had meaningful conversations that I will certainly respect his privacy about, but he’s doing exceptionally…

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans brushes off rising expectations: 'We're always hunting' 

The Houston Texans transitioned from being a novelty team last offseason due to their bold moves in the draft, to unexpectedly becoming division winners in DeMeco Ryans’ first season. In 2024, expectations have skyrocketed, with suggestions that they could contend for the AFC crown. Ryans dismissed the idea that expectations alter the approach of coaches…

Dolphins plan to pick up fifth-year options on WR Jaylen Waddle, LB Jaelan Phillips

The Miami Dolphins don’t need to wait until the deadline to know they’ll exercise the fifth-year options for receiver Jaylen Waddle and linebacker Jaelan Phillips. On Tuesday, Chris Grier, the general manager of the Dolphins, informed reporters that the club intends to exercise the options on both former first-round picks before the deadline on May…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, April 16

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Tuesday, April 16

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 Cincinnati Bengals VISITS Tom Pelissero, NFL Network Insider, reported that OL Bayron Matos, a former basketball player for Southern Florida…

Courtland Sutton skipping Broncos' voluntary workouts as WR seeks new contract

Courtland Sutton has seen a lot in his six NFL seasons. He has witnessed numerous starting quarterbacks, with the 10th set to lead the team as he enters 2024. Sutton, who only has $2 million remaining in guaranteed funds on his current contract, is not ready to take on additional tasks. As he aims for…

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says he's 'nowhere near' G.O.A.T. status yet: 'You have to build a consistency of a career'

Patrick Mahomes added another accolade to his growing list of accomplishments: TIME Magazine named the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback one of the world’s most influential people of 2024. Mahomes, aged 28, boasts an impressive resume including three Super Bowl wins, three Super Bowl MVP titles, two NFL MVP awards, twice named a first-team All-Pro, and…

Buccaneers RB Rachaad White wants to 'make people fear me, make people respect me' in 2024

Tampa Bay running back Rachaad White came on strong down the stretch last season, giving the Buccaneers offense juice on the ground, which it lacked early in the campaign. White, who posted a career-high 990 yards on 272 carries with six touchdowns last season, is entering his third year. He believes that he’s only just…

Applebee's named Official Grill + Bar of the National Football League

Applebee’s Grill + Bar and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a multi-year partnership agreement, which designates Applebee’s as the Official Grill + Bar of the NFL. The announcement was made in New York and Pasadena, California. Under this new collaboration, Applebee’s plans to utilize the full NFL calendar, starting with the upcoming NFL…

Peter Schrager 2024 NFL mock draft 1.0: Giants leap up for J.J. McCarthy; Vikings stick and pick CB, QB

Peter Schrager 2024 NFL mock draft 1.0: Giants leap up for J.J. McCarthy; Vikings stick and pick CB, QB

Jeremiah 4.0 Schrager 2.0 Zierlein 4.0 Brooks 4.0 Davis 3.0 Edholm 3.0 Reuter 7-Round mock Parr 2.0 Filice 2.0 We are now less than ten days away from the 2024 NFL Draft (April 25-27 in Detroit). It’s time for me to make my initial attempt at predicting the first round. REMINDER: As always, this isn’t…