The Dallas Cowboys scouting department is spending the week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis preparing to overhaul a defense behind new coordinator Mike Zimmer. Zimmer ran some of the top-tier defenses in the NFL during his stints as DC in Dallas (2000-2006), Cincinnati (2008-2013), and head coach in Minnesota (2014-2021). However, his scheme…
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo made headlines shortly after being hired when he boasted the club was ready to “burn some cash” in free agency. The first-year head coach walked back those comments in an interview with Karen Guregian of MassLive. “You know, I kind of misspoke when I said ‘burn some cash’ but…
Stock up/down: OL QB/RB/WR DB/TE DL/LB INDIANAPOLIS — The first night of workouts at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books, with the defensive linemen and linebackers taking center stage on Thursday. Many of those who partook in the events at Lucas Oil Stadium wowed scouts with their speed in the 40-yard dash,…
After the benching of quarterback Kenny Pickett by the end of last season, one could be forgiven for thinking the Steelers might be ready to move on from the 2022 first-round pick. But speaking at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan reiterated that despite the circumstances in which Pickett…
The days of the chain gang measuring first downs in the NFL could soon be numbered. The league tested optical tracking in two stadiums this past season — and during Super Bowl LVIII at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium — for line-to-gain rulings, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday, citing league officials. Pelissero reported…
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 Baltimore Ravens 2023 · 13-4-0 INJURIES RB J.K. Dobbins posted a video on social media where he is shown doing wind sprints just five…
Combine takeaways: Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday INDIANAPOLIS — Thursday marked the first day of on-field events and second day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Defensive linemen and linebackers worked out, while defensive backs stepped up to the podiums. Here are the biggest things we learned from the day’s events. Tune…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are planning an $800 million renovation to Arrowhead Stadium, the third-oldest stadium in the NFL, that would begin after the team plays host to games for the 2026 World Cup and take about four years to complete. The project is contingent on the extension of a tax of…
PITTSBURGH — Bill Hillgrove is retiring as the play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers after three decades on the job. The team made the announcement on Thursday, though the 84-year-old Hillgrove will continue to be on the call for the University of Pittsburgh football and men’s basketball teams. Hillgrove replaced Jack Fleming as the team’s…
After one season leading the Vikings’ rushing attack, Alexander Mattison will be moving on from Minnesota. The Vikings have informed Mattison that they are releasing him, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday. Having held the second-string role for the first four years of his career, Mattison had the opportunity to take on his…
