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Texans WR Nico Collins: Houston's offense will be 'real dangerous' in 2024 

The addition of receiver Stefon Diggs in Houston gives the Texans offense a feeling that it can be deadly from every level in 2024. With Diggs, Nico Collins, Tank Dell, tight end Dalton Schultz and Joe Mixon out of the backfield, the Texans surrounded C.J. Stroud with weaponry to threaten a deep run in the…

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo gives first impressions of Drake Maye after minicamp: QB has 'a lot to work on'

By picking quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, the Patriots expressed their belief in the North Carolina prospect to become a potential cornerstone of the new era of football in New England, with head coach Jerod Mayo already saying that he knows his legacy as a head coach…

A.J. Smith, longtime NFL executive and former Chargers GM, dies at 75

A.J. Smith, a longtime NFL executive and former Chargers general manager, died Sunday morning after a seven-year battle with prostate cancer, his son Kyle Smith announced. A.J. Smith was 75 years old. Smith’s 35-year career in the NFL was highlighted by his influential role with the Chargers for more than a decade (2001-2012). He was…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, May 12

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Sunday, May 12

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 Cleveland Browns SIGNINGS QB Jacob Sirmon Detroit Lions SIGNINGS WR Kaden Davis is signing with the Lions after attending rookie…

Commanders rookies impressed after QB Jayden Daniels' first practice: 'He's a stud'

The Commanders got their first on-field look at quarterback Jayden Daniels this weekend at rookie minicamp. By all accounts, the No. 2 overall pick is impressing his fellow teammates. “He’s a stud,” third-round wideout Luke McCaffrey said after Washington’s first rookie practice on Friday, via the team’s website. “He’s kind of got that ‘it’ factor…

Colts rookie Adonai Mitchell wearing No. 10 to signify number of WRs drafted ahead of him

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell isn’t carrying a draft chip on his shoulder. He’s putting it on his chest. Mitchell will wear No. 10 in Indy, representing the number of wideouts taken ahead of him in the 2024 NFL Draft. “I originally picked another number, but then I was just up late thinking…

Panthers rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders: 'I'm just trying to be the next Greg Olsen'

To open Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders in the fourth round to pair with franchise quarterback Bryce Young for the years to come. With rookie minicamps underway this week, Sanders hopes to follow in the footsteps of a prominent tight end figure in Carolina. “I’m…

Broncos HC Sean Payton: Seeing Bo Nix practice is 'almost like watching a good golfer'

Bo Nix is just teeing off on the front nine of his career, but his head coach thinks he plays as methodically as a seasoned pro. Sean Payton had nothing but positive reports after seeing the Broncos’ new franchise quarterback at work Saturday in rookie minicamp, citing no surprises and the right combination of patience…

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo says Matthew Slater is working as his advisor for 'all things football'

Patriots draft mates in 2008, Jerod Mayo and Matthew Slater will now be working together on New England’s staff in 2024. Mayo confirmed during his Saturday news conference that Slater, a 10-time Pro Bowl special teamer who retired in February after 16 seasons with the Pats, will be serving as an advisor for him in…