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Browns admit they're still trying to grasp new kickoff rules entering 2024 season

One of the major news items to emerge from the Annual League Meeting was a significant change to the kickoff. How NFL teams adjust in 2024, however, remains to be seen. Take Cleveland, for example. The Browns are venturing into these uncharted waters by putting their own special teams coordinator, Bubba Ventrone, in the place…

Browns CB Greg Newsome has heard trade rumors, but doesn't 'pay attention' 

Browns former first-round pick Greg Newsome II has been labeled a potential trade target by those outside the building in Cleveland. While the cornerback is aware of the chatter, he pays it no mind. “I don’t pay attention, but obviously my family and stuff tell me and ask me,” Newsome said Tuesday, via Camryn Justice…

Dave Canales on improving Panthers: 'It's about building a great team, and then Bryce (Young) can just do his part'

The Carolina Panthers know they need to improve the situation around Bryce Young, but coach Dave Canales wants to build a team around the quarterback, not for the quarterback. “I think it’s not about surrounding Bryce with great players; it’s about building a great team, and then Bryce can just do his part of it,”…

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz doesn't want 'fair trade' to deal No. 5 pick: 'They have to make it attractive for us'

With the 2024 NFL Draft now only a week away from kicking off in Detroit, front of mind for Joe Hortiz in his first season as general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers is how to best utilize the team’s No. 5 overall pick, and the negotiation power that comes with that high-value selection. While…

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in 'sponge mode' learning new offense but yearns for 'sustainability' and 'consistency'

As the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off offseason workouts this week, quarterback Jalen Hurts is diving into a new playbook under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Moore marks the latest play-caller change Hurts has dealt with since joining the Eagles in 2020. Given his college background, Hurts is adept at adjusting, but he made it clear at…

Vikings brass meeting with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels in Baton Rouge tonight

Minnesota is sneaking in a quarterback visit a week before the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off. The Vikings brass is scheduled to meet with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels for dinner Thursday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per agent Ron Butler. Daniels is widely expected to go off the board…

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: NFL draft preview — running backs, tight ends

Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio are joined by LaQuan Jones to discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football. In this episode, the guys start off by diving into the top three picks of Peter Schrager’s mock draft and their potential fantasy impact. After the break, the trio turns the attention to the running back…

Eagles center Cam Jurgens on taking over for Jason Kelce: 'I'm just trying to be myself'

Cam Jurgens had another position and another locker last year. With the Hall of Fame-sized vacancy left by the retirement of Jason Kelce, though, things have changed quite a bit in a short time for Jurgens. “It does feel a little weird — Kelce’s gone, and they moved my locker over to his,” Jurgens told…