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Mazi Smith knows he must have a much-improved Year 2. He also believes that the Dallas Cowboys bolstering the defensive line with a veteran presence like Jordan Phillips should only help him in the long run. “I know all about Jordan Phillips,” Smith told the Cowboys team website’s Patrik Walker this week. “He’s made a …

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The status quo is never safe amid a coaching change. Washington HC Dan Quinn made that clear Thursday when he was asked about the Commanders’ continued search for a No. 2 wide receiver. “I would say we are right in the middle of it,” Quinn said. “…You’ll see two, three, four, five, there’s a lot …

Read more “Commanders' Jahan Dotson knows he must prove himself in Dan Quinn's WR2 search: 'DQ didn't draft me'”

There’s been much hubbub over the Giants offense heading into 2024. Quarterback Daniel Jones is coming off a torn ACL looking to prove to New York he’s still the guy sans running back Saquon Barkley, gone to the rival Eagles, and rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is already carrying the weight of great expectations. Flying …

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Robbed of 23 games during a two-year span with the Carolina Panthers by an injury bug that just kept biting, Christian McCaffrey has seemingly found the fountain of good health with the San Francisco 49ers. A do-it-all talent for all downs, McCaffrey has reemerged as the top running back in the NFL. He’s been a …

Read more “Niners RB Christian McCaffrey 'absolutely' could play into his mid-30s: 'I absolutely think you can go as long as you want'”

Matt Corral is returning to the NFL to aid the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback plight. The Vikings have signed Corral, a 2022 NFL Draft third-round pick of the Carolina Panthers, and placed J.J. McCarthy on season-ending injured reserve Friday. McCarthy underwent meniscus surgery this week, leaving Sam Darnold as the unquestioned starter going into 2024, with …

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Shooter McPherson got paid. The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to terms with kicker Evan McPherson on a three-year contract extension, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported on Friday. The pact is worth $16.5 million and includes $10 million in new money in the deal’s first year. McPherson was entering the final year of his rookie contract, …

Read more “Bengals, kicker Evan McPherson agree to 3-year, $16.5M extension”