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Predicting winners of key training camp QB battles

Most NFL teams are already set on their starting quarterbacks for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season, but here's predicting how the league's five most uncertain QB situations will play out in training camp and the preseason.

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'Receiver' review: Davante Adams, George Kittle steal show

Does "Receiver" live up to the hype as the Peyton Manning-produced sequel to "Quarterback"? Why the latest Netflix NFL docuseries is worth watching.

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Every NFL team's most important non-QB in 2024

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL but the other positions also have plenty of impactful, indispensable stars. Here's looking at most critical non-QB performer for every team for the 2024 NFL season.

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NFL All-Under-25 team: Lions, Chiefs dominate list

Who's the best player at every position who won't celebrate their 25th birthday before the start of the 2024 NFL season? Here's a break down of the league's most accomplished young stars.

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NFL All-Breakout Defense 2024: Jalen Carter, Derek Stingley Jr. lead a loaded team

Here's a look at the best 11 candidates to break out as young defensive players in 2024, stamped by the league's next two great defensive tackles and punctuated by a pair of playmaking safeties.

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NFL All-Breakout Offense 2024: Colts, Raiders double up on fun young teams

Here's a look at the top dozen candidates to break out as young offensive players in 2024, starting with an exciting second-year QB and ending with a promising set of five linemen.

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NFL’s All-Overpaid Team 2024: Deshaun Watson headlines worst contracts

NFL teams hand out a lot of bad contracts and often overpay players for either past performances or unrealistic future expectations. Here's looking across positions for the poorest returns on salary investments going into the 2024 season.

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NFL’s All-Underpaid Team 2024: Russell Wilson headlines best bargain contracts

Which NFL teams are about to get the best bang for their buck in their starting lineups in 2024? Here's a look at the biggest bargain contracts in terms of annual salary for the upcoming season.

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Ranking NFL QBs most likely to benched in 2024

Which projected starting quarterbacks are likely to lose their jobs to rookies or other veterans at some point during the NFL season? Here's looking at nine QBs who are sitting on the hottest pockets in 2024.

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Ranking NFL coaches on the hot seat

There are 32 head coaches in the NFL, and eight are new full-time for the 2024 season. While those sideline leaders are safe, along with the league's biggest winners, here's taking the temperature of the coaches under the most pressure this season.

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Every NFL team's biggest remaining need

With free agency and the draft well in the rearview mirror in the 2024 NFL offseason, here's looking at each team's top weakness going into training camp.

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Every NFL team's worst offseason move in 2024

Acing every move of an offseason is more difficult for some NFL teams than others, but all 32 tend to make at least one big misstep with a player personnel decision in either free agency or the draft. Here's looking at what stood out for each team in 2024.

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Projecting CeeDee Lamb's contract with Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb just saw his 2020 first-round draftmate Justin Jefferson break the bank with a historic wide receiver contract. Here's how that deal can help Lamb get what he's worth from the Cowboys.

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Projecting Ja'Marr Chase's next contract with the Bengals

Ja'Marr Chase will be the next big-time young NFL wide receiver in line for a contract extension after others get their deals done in 2024. Here's looking at the kind of contract Cincinnati officials need to give him to top-market value.

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Every NFL team's best offseason move in 2024

What did all 32 teams in the NFL ace most in their attempts to upgrade their 2024 personnel? Here's picking one standout move from each front office.

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Which NFL teams will disappoint in 2024?

The Chargers went from 10-7 and an AFC wild-card team in 2022 to 5-12 and needing a new coach in 2023. Which teams are most likely to go down that path in 2024?

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5 NFL teams most likely to have big turnarounds in 2024

The Texans went from 3-13-1 during the 2022 season to 10-7 and a AFC South title last season. Here's looking at five teams with the most potential for big turnarounds in 2024.

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NFL second-year QB predictions: Projecting C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, & more in 2024

C.J. Stroud already broke out for the Texans as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but will the other top QBs in his class catch up in Year 2? Here's breaking down the outlook for four sophomore passers.

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12 undrafted rookies who can make NFL rosters in 2024

Here's a look at a dozen players who could make final NFL rosters as rookies in 2024 despite not being drafted in April, including developmental backup QBs Sam Hartman, Austin Reed, and Jack Plummer.

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Rookie QB starting predictions: Will J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, & Bo Nix start in 2024?

One rookie first-round quarterback, Caleb Williams, already has been named the Week 1 starter for the 2024 NFL season, but what about the five drafted behind him in the first round? Here's projecting when they will see their initial first-string action.

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Grading every NFL team's 2024 offseason

When combining the results of NFL free agency and the draft, which teams are the most and least improved? Here's breaking down all 32 ahead of 2024 training camp.

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Why Dak Prescott and Cowboys are in no rush for contract extension

Here's why Dallas and its veteran quarterback aren't feeling antsy about the delay.

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Projecting Justin Jefferson's contract extension with Vikings

Jefferson, who is not with Minnesota to start OTAs, is looking for a lucrative extension from the Vikings. What could his next contract be worth?

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NFL's 6 most improved coaching staffs for 2024

NFL teams that enjoy quick turnaround usually get immediate schematic results from new coaches and coordinators. Here are six teams hoping to tap into that kind of success in 2024.

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Rashee Rice timeline: Would Chiefs cut WR while he awaits discipline from NFL?

SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down Rashee Rice's offseason issues and potential punishment from the NFL and the Chiefs.

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NFL's 6 most improved defenses for 2024, led by Eagles and Lions

The NFL always sees a big change in its defensive landscape from one season to the next. Here's a look at which teams will be the most improved in 2024 based on their offseason upgrades.

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NFL's 6 most improved offenses for 2024, from Bears to Jets

The Bears overhauled their offense around No. 1 overall QB pick Caleb Williams, while the Jets will be a lot better with Aaron Rodgers back healthy. Both are among the most improved offenses for 2024.

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Will Chiefs suspend or release Harrison Butker?

Don't expect Butker to get the boot from Kansas City.

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NFL schedule winners & losers: Packers to start hot, Cowboys set up for rough finish

NFL schedules are not created equal, and that's as true as ever in 2024. Here's a look at the teams who are set to benefit most and least based on when and where they're playing their latest set of opponents.

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A complete guide to watching every 2024 game on Amazon, Netflix, & more

If you're a massive fan of watching out-of-market NFL games, you will need to pay a pretty penny to subscribe to all the necessary streaming services this fall. SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down how to watch every game in 2024.

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How Jared Goff's deal impacts contract projections for Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, & more QBs

Jared Goff's megadeal with the Lions puts him among the highest-paid NFL quarterbacks, which is good news for the five passers next in line for lucrative long-term contracts.

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Best futures bets for teams to make or miss the playoffs, from Steelers to Cowboys

What NFL teams are the best bets to make or miss the 2024 playoffs based on the futures odds? Here's how you can look for five potential payout values.

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15 best matchups on 2024 NFL schedule: 'Harbaugh Bowl' highlights loaded slate

Jim Harbaugh and John Harbaugh will resume their sibling rivalry, while the Steelers and Falcons hope their new veteran starting quarterbacks will serve a cold dish to their former teams. Here's looking at the 15 best games in 2024.

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Best 2024 games for each NFL team

The Chiefs and 49ers will meet in a Super Bowl 58 rematch, while the Steelers and Ravens should once again battle with much more at stake in the AFC North. Here are the most compelling matchups for every team in the 2024 NFL regular season.

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7 takeaways from NFL rookie minicamps 2024

Here's going around the NFL to react to the most important developments in the weekend's rookie minicamps, from certainty at quarterback in Chicago to some bigger QB questions in New England.

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Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers call off illegal bet: How NFL gambling policy impacted LSU rookies' $10K wager

The former LSU teammates' friendly but expensive wager on their NFL rookie finish seemed like fun. But they quickly learned it probably wasn't allowed under the league's gambling policy.

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Top 25 NFL free agents remaining on the market

Even though NFL free agency has gone through several waves, there are still some intriguing impact players left across all positions for teams to add before training camp.

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Ranking possible Chiefs opponents for Week 1

The Chiefs will open the NFL regular-season schedule Thursday night for a second consecutive year and a third time in five years. Here's ranking the best possible matchups for their 2024 regular-season opener.

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Why Odell Beckham Jr. signed with a stacked Dolphins WR core

The Dolphins finally decided to add Odell Beckham Jr. to their offseason roster. Here's how he fits on his potential fifth NFL team ahead of turning 32 in November.

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NFL power rankings: Steelers, Chargers, Jets, & Bears all move up after NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is complete, putting an unofficial bow on the offseason. It's now time to see how all 32 stack up against each other. Here's a look at what's changed or hasn't in the league hierarchy.

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10 biggest overreactions to 2024 NFL Draft, from hating on the Falcons to crowning the Bears

Storylines are quick to emerge during and after every NFL Draft, and 2024 is no different. Here's breaking down the biggest overreactions after this year's seven rounds of picks.

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NFL Draft grades 2024: All 32 draft classes ranked from best to worst

How did your team fare in the 2024 NFL Draft based on talent acquired, team needs for short or long-term, steals, reaches, and smart schematic picks? Here's our initial reaction and ranking for all 32 teams, with the Steelers and Eagles "winning' the class early.

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2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Shedeur Sanders leads the way

Sporting News checks in with its first early mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft, with three notable star college quarterbacks projected to go in the first round.

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Grading every 2024 NFL Draft pick from Rounds 1-3

Follow along as Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer hands out live grades with expert analysis on every 2024 NFL Draft pick from Rounds 1-3.

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Best 2024 NFL Draft late-round steals: Christian Mahogany, Brenden Rice highlight Day 3 values

Which teams caught a falling star on the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft? Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer breaks down the hidden gems from Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.

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2024 NFL mock draft for Rounds 2-3

With Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft complete, here's taking a look at how Day 2 might play out with complete second- and third-round projections in one last mock draft.

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2024 NFL Draft big board of top 257 players

Here's an updated look at the top prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft, from top-10 picks to Day 3 fliers.

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SN's final 3-round 2024 NFL mock draft

In Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer's final three-round mock draft for 2024, the Bears and Raiders make a couple of interesting picks that shake up the top 13 overall picks.

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Caleb Williams scouting report: Is USC QB the 'next Patrick Mahomes?'

The Bears are hoping that Caleb Williams will become an elite franchise quarterback after drafting him No. 1 overall. Here's why the former USC QB is being compared to the league's best current QB, Patrick Mahomes.

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Complete 7-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft

The Sporting News' latest 2024 NFL mock draft spans a complete seven rounds. From the projected No. 1 selection, Caleb Williams to the Bears, down to Mr. Irrelevant to the Jets, we cover all 257 picks.

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What if the Cardinals pass on Marvin Harrison Jr. & Vikings pass on J.J. McCarthy?

The Cardinals have been tied almost exclusively to Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., while the Vikings are expected to make a move for Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy. Here's a good look at what might ensue if neither happens.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. scouting report: Why OSU WR is drawing Julio Jones, A.J. Green comps

Marvin Harrison Jr. is the son of a current Hall of Famer, but here's why his game better profiles like two other future Hall-of-Famers from a different, newer era.

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How does Malik Nabers compare to past LSU WRs Justin Jefferson & Ja'Marr Chase?

Malik Nabers is the latest top NFL wide receiver prospect from LSU. Here's looking at how he compares to the two best recent sparkling examples, the Vikings' Justin Jefferson and the Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase.

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What can be learned from the bust-field 2021 QB class?

Zach Wilson is the fourth first-round QB from the 2021 NFL Draft to be traded for little return in the past year. Does this signify yet another QB trend in the NFL?

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Finding player comps for all 32 first-round picks

Here's our latest NFL mock draft for 2024 with yet another new spin: Looking at ideal picks for each team based on comparable players and best team fits.

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Recent history says Vikings should pass on trading up for a top-three pick

Before the Vikings think about using their two first-round picks to trade up for the QB of choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, they should examine how such an aggressive move hasn't panned out in the past few drafts.

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Which teams are contenders for Justin Jefferson if he gets traded?

Justin Jefferson and the Vikings haven't figured out a long-term extension yet. Is a trade on the horizon next?

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Which teams will draft a QB in 2024? Bears, Vikings among locks; Seahawks, Ravens top sleepers

The Bears will start the run on quarterbacks by taking Caleb Williams first overall, but who will join them in addressing football's most important position? Here's ranking the teams most likely to take a QB in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft 2024: Top 10 QBs, from Caleb Williams to Joe Milton III

The 2024 NFL Draft quarterback class looks strong at the top with USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina's Drake Maye, and LSU's Jayden Daniels. Here's breaking down a solid group of overall QB prospects that goes 10 deep.

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NFL Draft 2024: Top 10 RBs, from Jonathan Brooks to Will Shipley

Although there are no elite first-round running back prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft class, there are still plenty of good RBs available. Here's breaking down the very best, with a Texas back right back on top.

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NFL Mock Draft, 3-round edition: Commanders grab Jayden Daniels; Raiders get Michael Penix Jr.

How might the first 100 overall picks of the 2024 NFL Draft play out? Here's a look at the latest projections from Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer.

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NFL Draft 2024: Top 10 edge rushers, from Dallas Turner to Marshawn Kneeland

The 2024 NFL Draft class is filled with high-upside sack artists who can boost the pass rush of any team. Here's looking at the 10 best, starting with yet another defensive star from Alabama.

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Brandon Aiyuk landing spots: Best trades fits for 49ers WR, from Steelers to Jets

Brandon Aiyuk hasn't been traded from San Francisco yet, but given he needs a new big contract soon, the rumors are swirling again. Here's looking at the five teams who should be most interested in trading for the wide receiver.

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NFL Draft 2024: Top 10 tight ends, from Brock Bowers to Tanner McLachlan

Brock Bowers is the prized tight end in the 2024 NFL Draft class, but there are plenty of solid, versatile options available from Rounds 1 through 7. Here's breaking down the top 10.

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NFL Draft 2024: Top 10 wide receivers, from Marvin Harrison Jr. to Xavier Legette

The 2024 NFL Draft class is loaded at wide receiver with elite talent and top-flight depth. Here's breaking down the best prospects who separate from the rest.

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2024 NFL mock draft with trades: Vikings move up for Jayden Daniels

In Sporting News' lone first-round mock draft for 2024 that incorporates trades, the Vikings follow through on their potential blockbuster QB move.

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NFL Draft big board of top 200 players

The NFL pre-draft process is nearing its end ahead of the first round kicking off on April 25. Here's an updated look at the top prospects in 2024, from top-10 picks to Day 3 fliers.

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Caleb Williams pro day takeaways: USC QB impresses in official pre-draft workout

Williams reminded everyone why he's the consensus No. 1 overall pick for the Bears in April's NFL Draft.

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Best available free agents at every position

NFL free agency 2024 has already gone through the first few waves, but there are plenty of solid veterans still available on the open market. SN's Vinnie Iyer breaks down the best at every position.

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Ranking the NFL's top 75 free agents available in 2024

Sporting News breaks down the 75 best unrestricted free agents ahead of 2024 NFL free agency, topped by Chiefs stud defensive lineman Chris Jones.

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Post-free agency NFL mock draft

A crazy early run of NFL free agency has reshuffled the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Here are the latest updated projections.

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Ranking and grading the offseason's QB moves

From the Steelers getting twice as nice by landing Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to the Seahawks' weird deal for Sam Howell, here's the best and worst of NFL QB movement in the 2024 offseason.

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NFL free agency grades 2024: Live analysis of every key free agent signing and trade

Here's breaking down all the notable early offseason moves by NFL teams in 2024, including free-agent signings and significant trades.

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NFL power rankings: Post-free agency edition

With NFL free agency changing the offseason outlook for many teams in 2024, here's an updated look at how all 32 stack up against each other ahead of April's draft.

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Tracking all NFL QB signings after Kirk Cousins Justin Fields change teams

The NFL's quarterback carousel is once again off and spinning in the 2024 offseason. Here's catching you up on the starters and backups so far for every team, including projected draft picks.

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NFL free agency grades 2024: Ranking signings, trades for all 32 teams

How did your team do in the early portion of free agency to kick off the 2024 NFL offseason? Here's grading every team based on how they spent or saved their money on free agents, including those who used some resources on trades.

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Grading the Steelers' Justin Fields trade

The Steelers end up still trading for quarterback Justin Fields, too, despite signing Russell Wilson to a dirt-cheap deal. The latest QB move will cost them even less.

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Kenny Pickett trade grades

The Steelers are going full speed ahead with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback as they dealt 2022 first-rounder Kenny Pickett across the Keystone State to the Eagles.

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NFL free agency winners & losers: Steelers, Packers, & Falcons lead the way

Which teams did well in 2024 NFL free agency with their spending and personnel decisions? Which teams struggled to get better with their moves or lack thereof? Here's separating who sprang into March and who got stomped by the open market.

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Bo Nix pro day takeaways: Oregon QB lives up to first-round billing

Bo Nix went back to Oregon's campus in Eugene to work out again for NFL talent evaluators. Here's how he added to his fine performance at the NFL Combine, bringing his first-round status more into focus.

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The fallout from Kirk Cousins signing with the Falcons

The Falcons' signing of Kirk Cousins has ripple effects for not just the Vikings' passing game but also the QB carousel in the 2024 NFL offseason.

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Ranking NFL free agency's running back moves

The NFL running back market came back with a vengeance thanks to the law of supply and demand working in the veterans' favor, but some early 2024 free agent RB signings were a lot smarter than others. SN NFL writer Vinnie Iyer breaks down the best and worst.

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J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix among those with new landing spots in SN's post-combine mock draft

With some players boosted or hurt by last week's NFL Combine, here's looking at the latest updated projections for the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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NFL free agency predictions 2024: Will Baker Mayfield, Christian Wilkins, & others find new homes?

Some of the best available veterans in 2024 unrestricted free agency could find new homes soon. Here's predicting who will re-sign with their current teams and who will land elsewhere.

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NFL free agency defensive player rankings: Christian Wilkins, Danielle Hunter lead the way

There is a lot of defensive help available to teams in unrestricted free agency. Here's looking at the biggest impact player on the open market in 2024.

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NFL free agency WR rankings: Brown, Ridley lead the way

The NFL free agent wide receivers are once again hurt by a strong draft class in 2024, but there are still all types of available veterans who can help a variety of teams.

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NFL free agency RB rankings: Barkley, Jacobs lead loaded class

With a relatively weak running back draft class in 2024, there should be a lot more interest in the big-name rushers available in free agency. Here's a look at the best free agents.

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NFL free agency QB rankings: Cousins, Mayfield lead the way

There are just three starting quarterbacks from last season on the free agent market, but there are once again plenty of bridge and backup options for teams to consider. Here's looking at the best available unsigned QBs.

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NFL Combine takeaways: Caleb Williams still No. 1, Dallas Turner leads defensive players

With another NFL Combine in the books, SN's Vinnie Iyer looks back at the biggest takeaways ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft big board of top 125 players

With the Combine here to stamp the latest pre-draft process, here's an updated look at the top 125 overall prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft and the best players available by position.

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Grading QBs at the 2024 NFL Combine

How did the quarterback prospects who decided to throw at the 2024 NFL Combine fare? Here's a ranking of all of them, from best to worst.

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NFL Mock Draft 2024, 2-round edition: Projecting Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix and other QBs before Combine

In Sporting News' latest 2024 NFL mock draft, the projections are expanded to two rounds. See who is best suited to go where based on talent and needs ahead of combine workouts.

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Justin Fields rumors: To trade or not to trade?

The Bears are expected to trade quarterback Justin Fields and draft Caleb Williams No. 1 overall to replace him, but here's looking at whether that's their best offseason option.

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Best free-agency fits for high-profile NFL RBs

Several high-profile running backs are on the free-agent market in 2024. Here's looking at the best potential fits for Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard, and Austin Ekeler.

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8 NFL players most likely to be traded in 2024 offseason

The NFL hot stove is on fire with trade rumors swirling around several big-name players. Here's looking at the top 10 candidates to be dealt in the 2024 offseason.

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Can the Chiefs three-peat? The odds are better than you think

The Chiefs became the first NFL team in 19 season to win back-to-back Super Bowls. Here's why they are well positioned to do what the previous eight repeat champions didn't do and take home a third consecutive ring.

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'We're in the Michael Jordan era': Why comparing Patrick Mahomes to NBA's GOAT makes sense

Patrick Mahomes already has been compared to Tom Brady among NFL quarterbacks, but here's why pundits are jumping across sports to look at Mahomes more like the Michael Jordan of this sports era.

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NFL power rankings 2024: Jets, Bears, Chargers make big leaps; Steelers, Broncos crash in way-too-early projections

With Super Bowl 58 set to be done, how do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other going into the 2024 NFL offseason? Here's the initial breakdown as the race for Super Bowl 59 begins now.

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How Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs won Super Bowl 58

Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a rare Super Bowl repeat with a game-winning overtime drive for the ages, ending a comeback vs. the 49ers with a bang in Super Bowl 58.

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Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey & more: 49ers' 5 biggest 2024 NFL offseason questions to avoid Super Bowl hangover

The 49ers don't have too many issues preventing a return run to Super Bowl 59 after playing the Chiefs again in Super Bowl 58, but here's looking at the most immediate concerns for San Francisco to shore up its chances for the 2024 offseason.

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Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones & more: Chiefs' 5 biggest 2024 NFL offseason questions after Super Bowl repeat

With the dust settling from their repeat victory in Super Bowl 58, the Chiefs need to consider some key concerns toward them remaining strong NFL championship contenders in 2024 as they go for three in a row. Here's taking a look ahead to a critical offseason for Kansas City.

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Bears, Commanders, Broncos get on QB run; 49ers, Chiefs also upgrade offense

Here's looking at the latest first-round projections for the 2024 draft, expanding back to a full 32 picks including the 49ers and Chiefs from Super Bowl 58.

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Brock Purdy proved he belonged — again — in Super Bowl 58

Brock Purdy faced a major challenge in Super Bowl 58, trying to both solve a tough Chiefs pass defense and outduel Patrick Mahomes. Short of winning the game in OT, he quieted a few more of his critics with his gritty performance.

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Mistake-filled first half forces Chiefs to come back from double-digits — again

Here's breaking down how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs dug themselves a familiar 10-point deficit in the first half of Super Bowl 58, mostly due to self-inflicted wounds.

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Joe Thuney leads list of Super Bowl 58 inactives

The Chiefs will be without the services of All-Pro guard Joe Thuney against the 49ers in Super Bowl 58.

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Chris Jones contract projection

Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is the best pending free agent for the 2024 NFL offseason. Here's looking at what his next big contract could look like, either with Kansas City or another team.

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How Travis Kelce's stats add up to GOAT

in four seasons, here's looking back at how Travis Kelce went from a Chiefs perennial Pro Bowl tight end to an all-time receiving great and the NFL's GOAT tight end.

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Myth-busting the 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl 58 matchup

With two weeks to talk about the biggest game of the NFL season, plenty of storylines and narratives will form -- not all of them true. SN's Vinnie Iyer busts some myths about Brock Purdy, Taylor Swift, and the Chiefs' pass rush ahead of Super Bowl 58.

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Super Bowl 58 ATS pick, prediction

The Chiefs came back to beat the 49ers in Super Bowl 54. A lot has changed for Kansas City since then, but with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and Andy Reid still on its side, here's why it will produce a similar winning result four years later.

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Kelce's career by the numbers: How he compares to other great TEs

Travis Kelce has a strong and maybe open-and-shut case to go down as the best tight end in NFL history, but here's taking a look at how just special his Canton-bound career is.

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NFL Draft Prospects 2024: Top 100 big board

With the college football season ending and the draft process starting, here's an updated look at the top 100 overall prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft and the best players available by position.

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Inside the Super Bowl 58 rosters for 49ers, Chiefs

When the 49ers and Chiefs meet in Super Bowl 58, it will be a rematch of the matchup from just four years ago. Here's look at how the teams have changed personnel-wise since Super Bowl 54.

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NFL Draft prospects 2024: Senior Bowl risers and fallers

The week of Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala., put a lot of future NFL hopefuls on display as college stars transitioned to full-ion pro prospects. Here's looking at who fared best to improve their draft stock for late April and who didn't.

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NFL awards: Lions, Dolphins clean up in voting for Sporting News’ 2023 honors

Before the "other" NFL honors are revealed, find out who won Sporting News' major individual awards for the 2023 regular season, exclusively based on voting from their playing, coaching, and front-office peers.

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Why didn't Bill Belichick get hired again?

Bill Belichick has a case to be the NFL's greatest coach of all time, but after his firing from the Patriots, it was strange for the 71-year-old not to got a new job in a busy hiring cycle. Here's a few reasons why that was the case.

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Ranking NFL's 8 new head coaches in 2024: Chargers' Jim Harbaugh hire a home run; Patriots, Commanders rate worst

The Chargers crushed this NFL head coach hiring cycle by convincing Jim Harbaugh to return the league after winning a national title at Michigan, but how do the seven other new hires stack up against him?

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Why Puka Nacua won SN's NFL Rookie of the Year over C.J. Stroud

Puka Nacua was the clear players' choice in Sporting News' 2023 NFL Rookie of the Year voting. Here's why they made the right call picking the Rams' wide receiver over Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud.

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Sporting News' NFL All-Pro Team 2023

Here's a look at the 26 players who make up Sporting News' 2023 NFL All-Pro Team, as voted on by NFL head coaches.

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Chargers beef up for Jim Harbaugh; Lions, Ravens fill needs on defense

Here's looking at the latest first-round projections for the 2024 draft with picks No. 1 through No. 30 overall set from the results of the conference championship games going into Senior Bowl week and Super Bowl 58.

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Travis Kelce stats: Chiefs' TE sets playoff record, lifts KC to another Super Bowl

Travis Kelce ended a terrific AFC playoff run by dominating the Ravens in every way an elite, future Hall-of-Fame tight end can.

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Projecting Brock Purdy's next 49ers contract

Brock Purdy, as the seventh-round and final overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, is the best QB bargain in the NFL. Here's looking at how much San Francisco should expect to pay him on his next contract.

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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Bills land WR help for Josh Allen; Packers protect Jordan Love with O-line addition

Here's looking at the latest first-round projections for the 2024 draft with picks No. 1 through No. 28 overall set from the results of the divisional playoffs going into conference championship weekend.

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What's next for Bills after another postseason loss to the Chiefs?

Once again, the Bills fell short of winning the AFC Championship and getting to the Super Bowl because they were denied by the Chiefs, this time in Buffalo. That leads to a long offseason filled with several concerns for the Bills' front office.

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Brock Purdy silences critics during comeback win vs. Packers

Brock Purdy heard it from all of his doubters after a rough passing night for much of the 49ers' rainy divisional playoff game against the Packers. That is, until he left no doubt about the winning outcome with a game-winning fourth-quarter drive.

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What's next for Eagles after wild-card loss?

The Eagles had a late-onset Super Bowl 57 runner-up hangover as they lost their final three games to go from repeating as NFC East champions to being routed as a wild-card team in Tampa Bay. Here's an early look at a potentially rocky offseason ahead for Philadelphia.

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NFL MVP power rankings 2023: Week 16

Who's the NFL MVP front-runner and who is the best bet among the current odds to win the league's most coveted individual award? Here's a look at the favorites and the entire field entering Week 16.

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Breaking down the NFC South playoff picture

Tampa Bay is in the driver's seat, leading the NFC South while looking for a third consecutive division title. Here's looking at whether the Buccaneers can keep first place over the final three weeks of the 2023 NFL season.

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Colts schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here's a look at the teams the Colts will face on their 2023 NFL schedule as they work to break in rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson.

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What Frank Reich's firing means for Bryce Young, Panthers' QB future

The poor quarterback play of rookie first overall pick Bryce Young was a big factor in the Panthers firing coach Frank Reich after only 11 games. Here's what that means for Young's future in Carolina — or elsewhere.

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NFL power rankings: Cowboys, Ravens rise; Lions, Browns drop thanks to revived Broncos, Packers for Week 13

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other after Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season? Sporting News breaks it down with an updated look at the risers, fallers and status quo clubs.

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What to know about the Buccaneers' 2023 schedule

Here's a complete breakdown of the Buccaneers' NFL schedule in 2023, the first in four seasons without Tom Brady as their starting quarterback.

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Updated NFL standings, playoff picture after Week 10

Here's a look at the updated playoff picture after Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season, including all the current postseason seed positions and the contenders on the outside looking in.

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Chase Young trade grades

How did Super Bowl-contending San Francisco do in acquiring promising young edge pass rusher Chase Young from selling Washington? Here's breaking down the 49ers' latest trade deadline gold.

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NFL trade deadline winners and losers: 49ers, Bears score on D; Davante Adams gets stuck

What players and teams benefited either the most or the least with the midseason trades made before the 4 p.m. ET Halloween deadline in 2023? Here's handing out the tricks and treats.

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Early QB rankings for 2024 NFL Draft: Where do Shedeur, Leonard fit?

Although Caleb Williams remains the consensus No. 1 overall draft pick as the top quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, next year's class is wide open behind him. Here's a look at who's rising in an interesting fine nine.

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Jets outlook without Aaron Rodgers: Breaking down 2023 AFC playoff chances with Zach Wilson

The Jets were able to recover from Aaron Rodgers' devastating Achilles injury early in Week 1 to come back and beat the Bills in overtime, but are they headed from 1-0 to another disappointing season? Here is New York's Rodgers-less outlook.

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NFL Week 1 overreactions: 49ers unstoppable, Steelers stink

What's for real and what's just overblown from what happened in the games of Week 1 around the NFL to open the 2023 season? The Sporting News seperates fact from hype.

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NFL power rankings: Chiefs start on top; Jets jump Bills; Lions, Jaguars ride hype into Week 1

Here's how 32 teams stack up against each other going into the regular-season opening games of NFL Week 1 in 2023.

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Notable NFL cuts 2023: Colt McCoy, Bailey Zappe and the biggest cuts around the league

These were the most recognizable players who were released from NFL rosters on Tuesday's 53-man cutdown day for 2023.

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Why did the Cowboys trade for Trey Lance?

The Cowboys weren't the favorites to make a late preseason trade for 49ers quarterback Trey Lance, but they had some good reason to add him to their QB room.

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Should the 49ers trade Trey Lance?

Are the 49ers better off trading or keeping Trey Lance? Here's weighing the decisions San Francisco can make with its struggling third-year QB.

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NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways & overreactions

There were some red-hot takeaways from the opening action of the 2023 NFL preseason. Here's making sense of Week 1, from starting quarterbacks new, young and old to a much-hyped defense going into the regular season.

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Grading 2023 NFL rookie QB preseason debuts

How did first-rounder Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson do in their NFL preseason debuts? The Sporting News breaks down that trio and all the other rookies who saw their initial QB action over the weekend.

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Breaking down Bryce Young's NFL debut

Young lived up to the Panthers' immediate expectations as a franchise QB. After just one game of NFL preseason action, here's why they can already feel great about the decision to aggressively trade up to draft him No. 1 overall.

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Grading C.J. Stroud's NFL debut

How did Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud do in his NFL preseason debut? Here's breaking down the first action for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft.

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NFL power rankings: Jets, Lions, Ravens hype is real; Chargers, Saints face questions to start preseason

With Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason schedule about to kick off, Sporting News once again checks in on how all 32 teams stack up against each other coming out of early training camp.

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Why RBs under franchise tags aren't underpaid

Here's why, in the short term, Barkley, Jacobs and Pollard aren't underpaid at their position.

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The NFL's highest-paid running backs in 2023 salary, guaranteed money and total contract value

Who are the highest-paid running backs in the NFL? Here's breaking down the list by different parameters, with the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey setting the pace for active players.

Vinnie Iyer

'Quarterback' review: Patrick Mahomes not the only star of Peyton Manning doc series

"Quarterback," the latest documentary series from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, is worth watching just for the Chiefs quarterback, but two lesser QBs often steal the show.

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Best free agent fits for Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott & more

With his release from the Vikings, Dalvin Cook is the latest running back be thrown into the pool of big-name running backs still available as NFL free agents. Sporting News breaks down the ideal landing spots for him, Ezekiel Elliott and the rest.

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NFL offseason grades: All 32 teams ranked from most improved (Steelers) to least (Rams)

The NFL offseason was more fruitful in terms of personnel upgrades for some teams, less so for others. Here's a look at the best and worst of roster management in free agency and the draft before 2023 training camps.

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Ranking the NFL's best current players by jersey number, 0-99

Who are the best players in the NFL when it comes to picking one for each available jersey number, from 0-99?

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Best NFL free agents still available at each position

Most of the NFL's best agents have found new or familiar homes before the heart of the 2023 offseason program, but there are still several notable veterans available on the open market who can help teams in different ways, including a recently released Cardinals wide receiver.

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Jim Brown on Jim Brown, as told to TSN

What did Jim Brown say almost a quarter-century ago about being ranked No. 1 by The Sporting News in the book "Football's 100 Greatest Players?" The late Browns legend was humbled by the selection.

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Chiefs' home-field advantage, Jaguars' British fortnight & more weird quirks on 2023 NFL schedule

With every regular-season NFL schedule, there are twists and turns that make it a wild ride from September through January. 2023 is no different,

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NFL schedule 2023 winners & losers: Chiefs, 49ers, Lions get big breaks; Jets, Raiders stuck with bad slates

The NFL schedule isn't created equal for all 32 teams based on which opponents they're playing and when they're playing them. Here's breaking down the best and worst slates, topped by the Super Bowl 57 champions and two NFC contenders.

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Titans schedule 2023: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Here's a look at all the teams the Titans will face on their 2023 NFL schedule as Tennessee is a team in major transition in the AFC South.

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What to know about the Jaguars' 2023 schedule

Here is a look at the Jaguars' NFL schedule for 2023, following up on their AFC South division-winning breakout last season.

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Best games on 2023 NFL schedule by team

What are the most compelling matchups for all 32 teams in the NFL based on their 2023 opponents? Here's ranking them all, starting with a Super Bowl rematch, twice.

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Ranking all 16 NFC QBs, from best to worst

With Tom Brady retiring and Aaron Rodgers being traded, the NFC quarterback landscape has changed again for 2023.

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NFL Draft grades 2023: All 32 draft classes ranked from best (Steelers) to worst (Jets)

The Sporting News' grades are in for the 2023 NFL Draft with all 259 picks in the books. Here are the best and worst classes, from the Steelers, Eagles and Colts as heads of the class to the Jets and Cardinals flunking out.

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NFL power rankings: Steelers, Seahawks rise while Patriots, Raiders drop after 2023 draft; Ravens recover with Lamar Jackson

With the results of the 2023 NFL Draft rounding out the offseason moves, The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer offers up his third offseason ranking of all 32 teams.

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Way-too-early 2024 NFL mock draft

In Sporting News' first way-too-early first-round mock for the 2024 NFL Draft, the quarterbacks are back on the marquee, led by USC's Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye, but watch for Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison to threaten to go No. 1 overall, too.

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10 worst overreactions to 2023 NFL Draft: Will Levis is a bust, Packers & Patriots win, 49ers & Lions lose and more

What are the biggest misconceptions about the 2023 NFL Draft results? Here were the worst overreactions, from questioning teams' good picks and praising other more questionable selections.

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Complete grades & analysis for every 2023 NFL Draft pick in Rounds 1-3

The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer handed out live grades for each pick during the first, second and third rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The 21 best late-round steals in the 2023 NFL Draft, including picks by Steelers, Eagles, Patriots

Which teams made some great value selections in the fourth through seventh rounds on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft? Here were the potential sleeper stars based on talent and scheme fits.

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D'Andre Swift trade grades: Lions better with Jahmyr Gibbs; Eagles add to durability issues

How did the Eagles and Lions fare with the trade of running back D'Andre Swift during Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft? The Sporting News breaks down the deal as both teams overhaul their backfields.

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Mock draft 2023 for Rounds 2-3: Will Levis, Hendon Hooker land, Steelers nab Joey Porter Jr.

The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, but plenty of good talent is available among the Day 2 prospects. Here's projecting how the second and third rounds might play out.

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Get to know new Titans O-lineman Peter Skoronski

What kind of player are the Titans getting in Peter Skoronski, their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? The Sporting News has a breakdown and a Q&A with Tennessee's new pass protector.

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NFL Mock Draft 2023: Complete 7-round edition gives Colts, Buccaneers, Lions new QBs after C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young

The Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2023 spans a complete seven rounds, covering all 259 picks from the projected No. 1 overall selection, C.J. Stroud to the Panthers, down to Mr. Irrelevant to the Texans.

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NFL Mock Draft 2023: C.J. Stroud slides out of top 10; Packers go WR with Aaron Rodgers pick in final 3-round projections

In The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer's last three-round mock for the 2023 NFL Draft, there are few more shakeups in predicting how all the picks might play out for real, including a major slip for one of the top QBs.

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NFL Draft prospects 2023: Final big board of top 200 players overall, position rankings

The Sporting News' list of the top 200 NFL prospects and rankings by position is updated to reflect the latest developments in the days before the 2023 draft.

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Jets mock draft 2023: Five ideal picks to make most of Aaron Rodgers trade

Now that the Jets have solved quarterback in the short term with a major upgrade from Aaron Rodgers, here's what they need to do in the 2023 NFL Draft to finish become true AFC title contenders.

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Aaron Rodgers trade grades: Jets jump into AFC title contention; Packers usher in Jordan Love era

Aaron Rodgers' trade to the Jets is finally done following weeks of NFL offseason drama and on-again, off-again trade negotiations. The Sporting News hands out grades for both the Jets and Packers going into the 2023 NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft prospects 2023: Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks

The 2023 QB class should have four first-round picks, including three for sure in the top-five overall selections, but there also are some intriguing developmental sleepers to consider through the seventh round.

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NFL Draft prospects 2023: The top 10 tight ends

The 2023 tight end class is loaded with starting-caliber talent as teams across the league can find fine receiving and blocking help from the position, starting with Notre Dame's Michael Mayer and Utah's Dalton Kincaid early.

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NFL Draft prospects 2023: The top 10 edge pass rushers

The 2023 class for edge pass rushers is loaded at the top, from Alabama's dominant all-around Will Anderson to Texas Tech's explosive Tyree Wilson. But there are also good values throughout the NFL Draft as a one of its deepest positions.

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How Jalen Hurts' record Eagles contract impacts Joe Burrow's looming deal with Bengals

Jalen Hurts became the highest-paid NFL quarterback and player overall in terms of annual salary with the five-year, $255 million deal he signed with Philadelphia, but that status likely won't last long with Joe Burrow needing an extension in Cincinnati.

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NFL mock draft 2023 with trades: Ravens, Lions, Bills help shake up first round

When factoring six potential big trades into the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, none are bigger than the Ravens dealing Lamar Jackson for an extra first-rounder and the Lions giving up later picks for the upside of Anthony Richardson. Plus, the Bills can get aggressive to land the second running back off the board.

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NFL Draft prospects 2023: Updated big board of top 140 players overall, position rankings

Sporting News' list of the top 140 prospects and ranking the best players across positions is updated to reflect the latest developments from pro days a month before the 2023 draft.

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NFL Draft risers and fallers: Anthony Richardson, Jalen Carter among biggest 2023 pro days winners, losers

With the big pro day workouts done ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, Sporting News looks at the players who helped or hurt their stock the most less than one month ahead of the first round on April 27.

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Anthony Richardson pro day takeaways: Florida QB adds to 2023 NFL Draft hype with Panthers, Seahawks front and center

Sporting News breaks down how Anthony Richardson performed at his on-campus workout for NFL scouts ahead of the 2023 draft as a follow-up to his dazzling Combine performance.

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NFL power rankings: Jets, Lions rise near the top; Packers, Ravens freefall after NFL free agency

With the bulk of NFL free agency moves made and the 2023 draft looming in a month, Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer offers up his second offseason ranking of all 32 teams.

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Best NFL free agents still available at each position, from Ezekiel Elliott to Odell Beckham Jr.

Most of the NFL's best agents have found new or familiar homes during the first wave of NFL free agency in 2023, but there are still several notable veterans available on the open market who can help teams in different ways.

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Latest: Will Levis to Lions, Jalen Carter falls to Eagles, Cowboys & Vikes pivot after free agency

Sporting News' latest mock draft for 2023 has been updated to consider how the key personnel gains and losses in NFL free agency impact all 31 picks in the first round, with the Lions and Raiders among those changing their positional targets early.

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NFL free agency grades 2023: Ranking signings, trades for all 32 teams from best (Bears) to worst (Packers)

With the big waves of NFL free agency in the books for 2023, here's a look at how all 32 teams fared in their personnel additions and player losses, from the best to the worst.

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NFL free agency 2023: Updated ranking of top 60 free agents, best players available by position, tracking signings

Sporting News breaks down the best unrestricted free agents ahead of 2023 NFL free agency, with quarterback Lamar Jackson adding some extra unexpected juice (for now) to the open market.

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Live grades, analysis of every NFL free agent signing and trade

The Sporting News grades every notable NFL free agent signing, trade and franchise tagging in the 2023 offseason, breaking down the players who were the best bangs for the bucks and others who were overvalued by their new or old teams.

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Jets set with Aaron Rodgers; Raiders, Bears spend wisely; Bills & Dolphins duds

What NFL teams fared well in the open market with signings and trades? Which teams didn't do so well and either took big hits or didn't do enough to improve? Sporting News looks at the early best and worst of another wild NFL free agency in 2023.

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Ezekiel Elliott landing spots: Chargers, Bills among best fits for Cowboys RB in free agency

The Cowboys are set to part ways with running back Ezekiel Elliott after seven seasons in Dallas. The veteran power back has faded, but he still will have some key suitors in contenders' committees.

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Darren Waller trade grades: Giants get desperate for Daniel Jones; Raiders make smart money move

While the Raiders move on from one-time Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller before turns 31 to save big money toward the 2023 NFL salary cap, the Giants reach for a fading, aging player coming off an injury-riddled season.

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Lamar Jackson contract: Ranking options for Ravens QB in NFL free agency from worst to best

Lamar Jackson is hoping to get a new long-term contract to his liking either from the Ravens or another team via a blockbuster trade. Here's looking at the most likely scenarios and what they mean for him:

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Lamar Jackson rumors: Why Colts are perfect trade fit for Ravens QB after NFL Draft shakeup

Indianapolis officials seem to be still interested in trading for and signing Baltimore franchise-tagged quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here's why it may end up being the ideal win-win situation for Jackson and a new team.

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NFL Mock Draft 2023: Panthers jump Texans, Colts for C.J. Stroud; Bears upgrade offensive line for Justin Fields

Sporting News' latest mock draft for 2023 has been updated to explore the aftershocks of the No. 1 overall pick being traded from the Bears to the Panthers.

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NFL free agency predictions 2023: Projected landing spots for Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Derrick Henry & more

NFL free agency is about to begin for 2023. Sporting News projects where the top available players will land, from likely trade candidates like Aaron Rodgers to top unrestricted free agents Jimmy Garoppolo, Miles Sanders and more.

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Bears-Panthers trade grades: Chicago steals D.J. Moore in NFL Draft haul; Carolina gives up a ton for QB at No. 1

How did the Bears and Panthers both fare in their blockbuster trade ahead of the NFL free agency and the 2023 draft? Sporting News hands out the grades for GMs Ryan Poles and Scott Fitterer.

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NFL free agency rankings: The best defensive players available in 2023, from Dalvin Tomlinson to Byron Murphy

Who are the best defensive players available as an unrestricted free agents and looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down a variety impact players across positions, from sure run-stoppers up front to intriguing cover men on the back end.

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NFL free agency rankings: The best WRs available in 2023, from Jakobi Meyers to Odell Beckham Jr.

Who are the best wide receivers available as an unrestricted free agents and looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down the group lacking a marquee name, save for the one trying to come back from knee injury (again) after not playing last season.

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NFL free agency rankings: The best RBs available in 2023, from MIles Sanders to Jerick McKinnon

Who are the running backs set to become unrestricted free agents and looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down plenty of well-rounded talent, including a nice prize at the top.

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NFL free agency rankings: The best QBs available in 2023, from Lamar Jackson to Mike White

Who are the best quarterbacks looking for new contracts in 2023? Sporting News breaks down the pool of veteran QB free agents, topped by the big Baltimore prize of Lamar Jackson.

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