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After a rough rookie season, things may be looking up for the No. 3 overall pick of the 2020 draft. Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah played only nine games with six starts last year, before undergoing season-ending groin surgery in December. But when he was in games, he often struggled in coverage. But now? Okudah has [more]

Ben Skowronek was out Wednesday with a hamstring injury but Sean McVay hopes he’s back sooner than later.

Running back Rod Smith is headed to Carolina. The Panthers announced Smith’s signing on Thursday morning. They waived Oscar Draguicevich in a corresponding move. Smith spent time with the Raiders and Giants in 2020, but did not play any regular season games last season. He has appeared in 55 career games and 48 of them [more]

To make room for Smith on the 90-man roster, the Panthers released rookie punter Oscar Draguicevich.

Two key injuries set Indianapolis back, but no Carson Wentz makes things more complicated at quarterback — especially when you didn’t have much of a backup plan.

Last season’s blowout loss to the Bucs in the Super Bowl was jarring, but QB Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City seem like a good bet to win it all in 2021.

The NFL’s new 17-game schedule is going to be an adjustment for everybody. From overall team records to “Week 18,” it’s probably going to take a while for players, coaches, executives, and fans to get it all right. But for the players, especially those who play physically demanding positions, there could be a lot that [more]

Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said in April that he knows he still has the ability to play football at a high level and he’s found a team willing to give him a chance to show what he can do. Field Yates of ESPN reports that McCoy is working out for the Raiders. McCoy signed with [more]

Matt Harmon unveils his wide receiver fantasy football tiers for 2021 fantasy football leagues and shows why Stefon Diggs is right at the top.

Warren Sharp previews the Patriots, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses and what they have to improve to make the playoffs. (Getty Images)

Following short stints in Dallas and Buffalo, the 25-year-old linebacker was then waived by the Texans on Monday.

A third-round pick out of North Carolina State, McNeill has taken the vast majority of first-team reps at NT for the Detroit Lions this summer

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell meets with fans at Arizona Cardinals training camp. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network

Warren Sharp previews the Dolphins, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses and what they have to improve to make a run in the playoffs. (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

This season looks like Aaron Rodgers’ last dance in Green Bay, so potential suitors are sure to be watching closely with an eye toward next offseason.

The Lions will have one of their defensive players back for Tuesday’s practice. The club announced Austin Bryant has been activated off the physically unable to perform list. Bryant has dealt with several injuries over the course of his young career, playing just 10 games since Detroit selected him in the fourth round of the [more]

Colts HC Frank Reich said rest & rehab was never really an option for QB Carson Wentz.

Major AFC injury could alter a key early-season matchup for Dolphins

Coach Dan Campbell talked about activating Austin Bryant and explained why Quinton Dunbar hasn’t been at practice

Tampa Bay had a perfect season in 2020. Not in terms of record, of course, but in having everything break its way. The whole squad is back for more in 2021.

Buffalo was a win away from the Super Bowl last year following a breakthrough 13-3 season. It raises the expectations for what the Bills can do in 2021.

The Colts could be without their starting quarterback for a significant stretch of the season as Carson Wentz prepares for surgery.

Day 5 of #ChiefsCamp is officially in the books. Here is what we’re taking away from the #Chiefs’ fifth practice session:

It sounds like Mac Jones may have roasted Cam Newton.

What are the options for the Indianapolis Colts given the surgery and recovery schedule for quarterback Carson Wentz?

Charles Robinson is joined by Frank Schwab to talk about the questions surrounding a Deshaun Watson. Plus: thoughts on the Rams, 49ers and Broncos.

Giants head coach Joe Judge gave a thorough assessment of offensive tackle Andrew Thomas, the 2020 NFL Draft’s No. 4 overall pick, recently at New York’s training camp.

Dan Quinn had good things to say about many of the Cowboys defenders in a post training camp media session. We go through the quotes on the linebackers and linemen at the top of the depth chart. | From @AsaHenry_55

The Vikings are desperate. With three quarterbacks on the COVID-19 reserve list, the team is in need of arms this week. Kellen Mond tested positive for COVID-19, and Kirk Cousins and Nate Stanley were high-risk close contacts, requiring Cousins and Stanley to quarantine for at least five days. Jake Browning was the only quarterback at [more]

The 49ers wouldn’t have traded up for Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL draft if they didn’t plan for him to replace Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting quarterback. But that doesn’t mean it will happen in Lance’s rookie training camp. Shanahan told Peter King for Football Morning in America that he can’t say precisely when [more]