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The top of the 2019 free-agent class features edge rushers who will likely be franchise tagged or receive extensions from their respective teams. If you’re hoping your favorite team lands DeMarcus Lawrence, Jadeveon Clowney or Dee Ford, don’t hold your breath. Teams rarely let elite pass rushers

Phillip Lindsay didn’t get invited to the combine and didn’t get drafted, but he still proved himself in the NFL.

The 49ers will be looking very closely at the edge rushers — and several other players — at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. They will see how 2019 NFL Draft prospects perform on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, but what the 49ers learn off of it could be even more important.  Ohio

The original “Space Jam” film featured many cameos from the NBA’s best players past and present, in addition to Michael Jordan. But what if there was an NFL version of the movie — which quarterback would be best suited for the lead role?

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have signed veteran tight end Charles Clay to a one-year contract.

(STATS) – At the meat market known as the NFL Scouting Combine, where 338 players will be on display in Indianapolis beginning next week, it’s not easy for a player to stand out.

Colin Kaepernick’s lawyer is on a public campaign to get his client signed and is calling out teams by name.

Colin Kaepernick has withdrawn his collusion case against the NFL.

Bears coach Matt Nagy announced the hiring of Chris Jackson as a defensive assistant Tuesday. Jackson joins the Bears in his second stint with the club after previously assisting the Bears during training camp in 2018 in conjunction with the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He most recently

Can Derrius Guice bouneback from a drama-filled and injury-marred rookie year? Yahoo Fanalyst Liz Loza explains why he is one of the 10 most interesting players to follow this offseason.

This isn’t how it will work for every player in the AAF, but it’s the blueprint for how the new eight-team football league that kicks off Saturday night with games in Orlando, Birmingham, San Antonio and Phoenix can complement the NFL, even in the coaching ranks.

The Alliance of American Football debuts on Saturday night, as the latest pro football league to try to catch on.

Murray hasn’t publicly said if he’ll play baseball or football, though his combine attendance may be a clue. The combine begins Feb. 26. A’s spring training starts Feb. 15.

The NFL isn’t nearly as big a deal as it thinks it is. Although pro football remains the strongest property when it comes to gathering and holding a live TV/streaming audience, the NFL has a long way to go to truly saturate the American marketplace. That point becomes emphasized every year, when the

Eight NFL teams hired a new head coach this offseason. Which team made the best hire? We rank them.

1. Patriots (14-5; final regular-season ranking No. 4): They’ll still be here, for maybe another year. Or two. 2. Saints (14-4; No. 1): They would have scored more than three points in the Super Bowl. 3. Rams (15-4; No. 2): Jared Goff holding the ball for too long when Brandin Cooks was wide-ass open

Kevin Seifert NFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Follow on Twitter Suddenly, here we are, heading into the six-month football abyss known as the NFL offseason. The next competitive snap won’t

The NFL is usually hard to predict. That’s how it’s supposed to be, at least. For the third year in a row, it was the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, and for the sixth time in the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady reign of terror, the Patriots won it all. Now there’s a new season on the way

Johnny Hekker now owns the longest punt in Super Bowl history, which makes sense given how the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots are playing.

Is this the last time we will ever see Rob Gronkowski on an NFL field? All the noises are pointing towards the Patriots’ legendary tight end hanging up his cleats once the night is out. He’s one of the league’s most ridiculous characters, but it’s hard to argue there’s ever been

ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Mahomes’ breathtaking breakthrough season earned him the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. The Chiefs quarterback landed a pair of honors at NFL Honors on Saturday night, taking The Associated Press 2018 MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards. In his second pro season

After a stellar NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was named the MVP.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell highlighted Atlanta’s history of racial activism in comments to reporters this week and said the National Football League, where 70 percent of players are African American, was devoted to “honoring that legacy.” But he also denied an allegation by former

Olympic track champion Usain Bolt competed in a 40-yard dash race at the Super Bowl and tied the NFL scouting combine’s record.

Since 2012, the NFL has hosted a primetime show to announce and honor those receiving yearly awards for that season, dubbed NFL Honors. This happens the evening before the Super Bowl, and sees awards like Most Valuable Player, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, and plenty of others. The show

If the NFL was redrafted from scratch, defensive tackle Aaron Donald would be a very high pick.

The drama is lacking a bit in this year’s NFL Honors ceremony. We know Patrick Mahomes will take home the MVP and Aaron Donald will take home the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, there is some intrigue regarding the Offensive Rookie of the Year award — and now even more that the two frontrunners

It took a man of Stan Kroenke’s vision and pocketbook to bring the NFL back to Los Angeles.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is widely regarded as the best pro prospect currently playing college football. Unfortunately for Lawrence, he’s still a freshman, which means he’s two full years away from being able to enter the NFL draft. Enter Don Yee, the agent for Tom Brady, who’s starting up

ATLANTA — The Chiefs were a couple of plays away from being in the Super Bowl, but the Patriots were able to come away with an overtime win on the road in the AFC title game on Jan. 20. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show Thursday, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said the Patriots surprised the Chiefs in