Rees-Zammit stunned rugby fans when he announced in January that he was leaving the sport to pursue a dream of playing in the NFL. On Friday, Rees-Zammit posted a 4.43 in his 40-yard dash at the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day. He also achieved a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump. […]
Continue readingORLANDO, Fla. — A year ago, the New York Jets were the toast of the NFL after trading for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. They went quickly from “Hard Knocks” to hard times, and now the current regime faces a potential make-or-break season. Coach Robert Saleh wouldn’t define it in those words, but he expressed a sense […]
Continue readingThe initial NFL free agency rush of 2024 was more frenetic than ever, as hundreds of players were given millions of dollars to relocate to new cities. Leading the way were a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks looking to rekindle old success in new locales, but Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson were hardly alone […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J.– A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Receiver wanted: Now that Aaron Rodgers has a new protection detail — we’re talking a revamped offensive line, not the secret service — the focus shifts to wide receiver. When Rodgers arrived 11 months ago, his receiving corps included holdovers Garrett […]
Continue readingThe deal is for two years and worth $12.5 million, a source told ESPN’s David Newton. Wonnum is the first step in the Panthers trying to replace Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns, traded to the New York Giants earlier in the week. Carolina also is getting a visit from Jadeveon Clowney, like Wonnum another […]
Continue readingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Country music star Luke Combs is a huge fan of the Carolina Panthers. The native of nearby Huntersville isn’t shy about wearing their colors onstage and off. He went so far as to jokingly predict before the 2023 season that the Panthers would go 17-0 (they finished an NFL-worst 2-15). “Bryce is […]
Continue readingHere’s a breakdown of every 2024 NFL free agent signing by the Cleveland Browns and how each will impact the upcoming season: Smith agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Browns on Monday. What it means: Smith played a key role on a Cleveland defense that ranked No. 1 in the league during […]
Continue readingWith the Cardinals in their second year of a roster rebuild, they will look to use free agency — which starts with the negotiating period on Monday at noon followed by the official start on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. — to address critical positional needs like cornerback and pass-rusher, both inside and on the edge. […]
Continue readingNFL free agency officially begins March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, and teams can start negotiating with players — and agreeing to terms on new deals — on March 11. To get you ready for all the action, our NFL experts are here to break down everything you’d ever want to know for free agent […]
Continue readingOWINGS MILLS, Md. — Pro Bowl linebacker Patrick Queen was among the last in the Baltimore Ravens locker room after their AFC Championship Game loss, talking with quarterback Lamar Jackson about the pain of coming up short. Queen and Jackson spoke about how they wouldn’t let their Super Bowl hopes slip away again, but they […]
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