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2024 NFL franchise tag tracker: Latest tag news on deadline day

2024 NFL franchise tag tracker: Latest tag news on deadline day

Tuesday marked the official deadline for NFL teams to use a tag on players whose contracts were set to expire. There are three tender options: 1) Non-exclusive franchise tag; 2) Exclusive franchise tag; 3) Transition tag. Non-exclusive franchise tag: The most commonly used tag. When most refer to the “franchise tag,” they generally talk about…

Chargers DC Jesse Minter wants to 'unleash' Derwin James in 2024 

New Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter plans to employ a versatile scheme that will coax the best out of his players. When hearing Minter discuss his concepts, one name that immediately jumps to mind is Chargers’ do-it-all safety Derwin James. The 27-year-old is coming off a down season after back-to-back Pro Bowl nods….

Dak Prescott 'definitely confident' he'll get extension done with Cowboys

A new dad brimming with optimism, Dak Prescott is assured that he’ll get a new deal done with the Dallas Cowboys. Prescott, who’s entering the final season of his current contract with a massive $59.4 million salary cap hit, said as much Monday at the Children’s Cancer Fund Gala in Dallas. “I’m definitely confident,” Prescott said,…

The First Read: Five teams that must make a splash in NFL free agency in 2024

The First Read: Five teams that must make a splash in NFL free agency in 2024

We are less than a week away from the start of the NFL free agency period, and it’s going to be a wild ride once again. There will be plenty of big-name veterans on the market, like Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins, Kansas City defensive tackle Chris Jones, Denver quarterback Russell Wilson and Dallas left tackle…

Lance Zierlein 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Broncos move up for J.J. McCarthy; Chiefs add Xavier Worthy

Lance Zierlein 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0: Broncos move up for J.J. McCarthy; Chiefs add Xavier Worthy

Davis 1.0 Zierlein 2.0 Brooks 2.0 Filice 1.0 Jeremiah 2.0 Parr 1.0 Reuter 3-Round Mock Frelund 1.0 Edholm 1.0 The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine moved us closer to the 2024 NFL Draft — and it gave me a chance to learn more about the rising crop of prospects. Below is my second mock draft of…

2024 All-Combine Team, Defense: Edge Jared Verse, CB Terrion Arnold among standouts in Indianapolis

2024 All-Combine Team, Defense: Edge Jared Verse, CB Terrion Arnold among standouts in Indianapolis

Offense Defense Hundreds of draft prospects showed their stuff at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis — and some stood out more than others. Below, Nick Shook plucks some of the top-performing talents to assemble a defensive all-star team from last week’s events at Lucas Oil Stadium. Click here for the offensive rundown. INTERIOR…

2024 All-Combine Team, Offense: QB Michael Penix, WR Xavier Worthy showed out at Lucas Oil Stadium

2024 All-Combine Team, Offense: QB Michael Penix, WR Xavier Worthy showed out at Lucas Oil Stadium

Offense Defense Hundreds of draft prospects showed their stuff at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis — and some stood out more than others. Below, Nick Shook plucks some of the top-performing talents to assemble an offensive all-star team from last week’s events at Lucas Oil Stadium. Click here for the defensive rundown. QUARTERBACK…

Former NFL player Braylon Edwards says he broke up a locker room assault of an 80-year-old man

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. —  A man has been charged with attempted murder in a locker room attack at a suburban Detroit YMCA that was broken up by former NFL player Braylon Edwards. Edwards said he was “just minding my business” Friday when he heard a dispute about loud music at the recreation center in Farmington…