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Giants send ‘large contingent’ to UConn Pro Day looking for NFL Draft sleepers

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The New York Giants apparently think Storrs, Connecticut, could be a major source of overlooked NFL Draft prospects. Although many NFL teams sent scouts to UConn’s Pro Day yesterday, the Giants, according to college football reporter Thomas Christopher, sent a “large contingent of scouts,” as did the New England Patriots. While it comes as little […] The post Giants send ‘large contingent’ to UConn Pro Day looking for NFL Draft sleepers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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James Harrison is trying to lure a 3-time Pro Bowler QB to Pittsburgh

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The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have the most ideal quarterback room at the moment, but a franchise legend is trying to change that. During a recent episode of the “Deebo & Joe” podcast, former Steelers star linebacker James Harrison admitted he’s trying to lure the starting quarterback of a Pittsburgh rival in the AFC North, specifically … The post James Harrison is trying to lure a 3-time Pro Bowler QB to Pittsburgh appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bengals Veteran QB Joe Flacco Opens Up on Returning for 19th NFL Season

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Joe Flacco is back. The Super Bowl winner with the Ravens who’s bounced around the league as a backup and spot starter over the past few years just re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, returning for his 19th NFL season to back up Joe Burrow.Flacco is one of the most reliable backups in the league — […] The post Bengals Veteran QB Joe Flacco Opens Up on Returning for 19th NFL Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Falcons’ Tua Tagvailoa expects to compete for starting QB job

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Despite the sour way he parted with the Miami Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa knows he still has the talent to start in the NFL. The Hawaiian southpaw believes he is given a fresh start with the Atlanta Falcons, where he is looking forward to competing with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback job in 2026. […] The post Falcons’ Tua Tagvailoa expects to compete for starting QB job appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL Competition Committee proposes closing major loophole in kickoff rules

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The NFL Competition Committee has formally proposed a rule change aimed at closing a specific kickoff loophole that created advantages for the kicking team, particularly when kicks originated from the 50-yard line following penalties. Under the current structure, teams are able to intentionally kick the ball out of bounds in those situations and still force […] The post NFL Competition Committee proposes closing major loophole in kickoff rules appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers adding former Packers 1st Round pick to defense

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will look a bit different next season, from the coaching staff to the roster. At the same time, they’ll probably keep some of their same principles, especially on defense. They recently added some help to improve their safety depth and signed a former Green Bay Packers draft pick, according to Aaron Wilson […] The post Steelers adding former Packers 1st Round pick to defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steelers Receive High Praise for Offseason So Far Despite Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

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It’s been a tumultuous offseason at times for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shortly after Pittsburgh’s season ended in a blowout home playoff loss to the Texans, legendary Steelers HC Mike Tomlin announced his retirement, ending his 19-year run at the helm. He’d won a Super Bowl with the Steelers and his retirement truly marked the end […] The post Steelers Receive High Praise for Offseason So Far Despite Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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How Titans are using unique contracts to get more out of players

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The Tennessee Titans are entering a new era under head coach Robert Saleh. Tennessee was not afraid to make a splash during NFL free agency, adding several players on both sides of the football. One Titans insider shed light on one cost-saving tactic that Tennessee is using on most of their free agent contracts this […] The post How Titans are using unique contracts to get more out of players appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots Quietly Host Top Interior Disruptor Ahead of Draft

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The New England Patriots hosted Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald for a top-30 visit recently.  Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo reported this.McDonald had the best season of his career last year, as he was a key piece of the Buckeyes’ defensive line. He played in 14 games, recording 65 total tackles. He also showed his […] The post Patriots Quietly Host Top Interior Disruptor Ahead of Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Is Dan Orlovsky falling into the hot take abyss?

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This originally appeared in the Wednesday edition of  The A Block, Awful Announcing’s daily newsletter with the latest sports media news, commentary, and analysis. Sign up here and be the first to know everything you need to know about the sports media world. Dan Orlovsky has risen through the ranks at ESPN because he’s not willing Read more... The post Is Dan Orlovsky falling into the hot take abyss? appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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