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Patriots pick Brissett to start at QB over Maye

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has chosen Jacoby Brissett as the team’s starting quarterback as the veteran held off a late surge from rookie Drake Maye.

Risers: Five players whose draft value has skyrocketed

As we enter the biggest draft weekend of the year, it’s important to note which players are on the rise.

Jets GM says 'ball' is in holdout Reddick's 'court'

Jets general manager Joe Douglas reiterated that he won’t grant Haason Reddick’s request for a trade, adding that he won’t discuss a revised contract until Reddick reports.

Hurts likes bigger role after learning was 'halted'

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts told 94.1 WIP that he was “told not to worry about a lot of things” with respect to pass protections in past seasons because of the presence of center Jason Kelce and that his eagerness to learn was “halted” as a result.

Tracking every NFL preseason trade: Who's on the move this August?

We’re following every preseason NFL deal, with updates, buzz and rumors ahead of Week 1.

Aiyuk cleared by doctors, still not at practice

Despite being cleared by team medical staff, Brandon Aiyuk was not seen at practice Wednesday, as coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch had hoped, and the receiver is now subject to fines of up to $45,769 a day.

Steelers go with Wilson over Fields as starting QB

Russell Wilson will start at quarterback in the Steelers’ season opener in Atlanta.

Sources: Cowboys add RB Cook to practice squad

The Cowboys will sign veteran running back Dalvin Cook, his agency told ESPN.

Source: Ex-Patriots QB Zappe lands with Chiefs

The Chiefs are signing quarterback Bailey Zappe to their practice squad, a source told ESPN.

Source: Jets signing ex-Vikes 1st-rounder Cine

The Jets are signing safety Lewis Cine, who was released by the Vikings on Tuesday, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

60K club: Jets' Aaron Rodgers, Rams' Matt Stafford look to join elite group in 2024

Eight quarterbacks have passed for 60,000 yards, and Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford have a chance to join them in 2024.

QB confidential: GOAT? Most overrated? Best rookie?

Who are the top three QBs in the NFL? Who’s the biggest trash talker? Here’s what their peers say.

RB Williams to return punts for Rams, McVay says

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams, who averaged nearly 22 touches per game last season, will return punts this season, Sean McVay said Tuesday, with the coach adding that “it’s another opportunity for him to get touches and impact the game.”

Lamb vows to 'cherish every bit' of being Cowboy

On Tuesday, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was introduced to the fans inside Ford Center for the Dallas Cowboys’ first training camp practice of the summer at The Star in Frisco, Texas, after formally signing his four-year, $136 million contract extension.

Sources: Lions to sign ex-Broncos WR Patrick

Former Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick is expected to sign with the Lions’ practice squad, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tracking NFL cuts for all 32 teams: Who's out as teams trim down to 53-man rosters

With the 2024 season a week away, NFL teams were required to finalize their 53-man rosters on Tuesday. We are tracking every team’s cuts here.

Source: OBJ to miss at least Fins' 1st 4 games

Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will begin the season on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season, a source told ESPN.

Chiefs parting ways with WR Toney, source says

The Chiefs are waiving wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Sources: NFL owners to vote for private equity

A move to allow private equity firms to invest as limited partners could free up cash for owners to pursue projects such as stadium renovations and would represent a large shift in how the league has historically operated.

Source: Titans cutting '21 first-round CB Farley

The Titans are waiving cornerback Caleb Farley, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Source: Pack cut Carlson after shaky '23 season

The Packers are releasing kicker Anders Carlson, a source told ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.

Source: Commanders release Martavis Bryant

Washington released Martavis Bryant on Tuesday morning, according to a league source, which cut the wide receiver’s comeback attempt short. However, he could be signed to the practice squad.

Mahomes' father gets probation in DWI plea

The father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes pleaded guilty to a charge of DWI on Tuesday, the same day he was scheduled for a jury trial.

QB confidential: GOAT? Most overrated? Best rookie? 103 players weigh in on NFL signal-callers

Who are the top 3 QBs in the NFL? Who’s the biggest trash talker? Here’s what their peers say.

Sources: Cowboys' Lamb agrees to $136M deal

The Cowboys and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed on a four-year, $136 million deal that makes him the second-highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Will CeeDee Lamb become the Cowboys' greatest No. 88 after getting his big contract?

Lamb is on pace to surpass Hall of Fame Cowboys Drew Pearson and Michael Irvin, who also wore No. 88.

Chiefs reach deal to reunite with Smith-Schuster

The Chiefs are signing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who was released by the Patriots earlier this month.

Tua: I haven't heard from Flores since critical jab

Tua Tagovailoa said he hasn’t heard from Brian Flores after the two publicly exchanged comments about the nature of their relationship last week.

Mayo: Maye outplaying Brissett, not lone factor

Patriots rookie Drake Maye has closed the gap on veteran Jacoby Brissett, coach Jerod Mayo says, but the decision on a starting quarterback goes beyond that.

We ranked the NFL's best players for this season, from 100 to 1: Can anyone top Patrick Mahomes?

We predicted who will be the best players for the 2024 season. Where do Patrick Mahomes, T.J. Watt and Christian McCaffrey land?