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Ravens WR Zay Flowers cleared by NFL after investigation
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has been cleared by the NFL following an investigation into allegations of a domestic incident, the league announced Thursday....

Reports: NFL reinstates 5 players suspended for gambling
The NFL has reinstated five players who had been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy, multiple media outlets reported Thursday....

NFL draft hopeful AJ Simon of Albany dead at 25
AJ Simon, a defensive lineman from the University at Albany who was hoping to be drafted into the NFL next week, died at age 25, the school confirmed Wednesday....

Commanders GM 'close' to making call on No. 2 pick
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn are closing in on their choice with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft....

Bills, QB Josh Allen search for answers without WR Stefon Diggs
With no true No. 1 wide receiver on the roster, some might have anticipated a more abrasive posture from quarterback Josh Allen as the Bills open offseason workouts....

Giants GM: TE Darren Waller still undecided; draft trade talk 'surprising'
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller continues to contemplate retirement and general manager Joe Schoen has not given the 31-year-old a deadline for his decision....

Virginia law allows schools to pay NIL deals to athletes
A new law signed Thursday will enable schools in Virginia to pay name, image and likeness deals directly to student-athletes....

Patriots' front office 'open to anything' with No. 3 pick options
Trading the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft remains an option for the New England Patriots, but de facto general manager Eliot Wolf also is open to most any possibility one week before the event kicks off in Detroit....

2024 NFL Draft: Top 50 Big Board
Quarterbacks could be drafted 1-2-3-4 for the first time in history....

RB J.K. Dobbins agrees to one-year deal with Chargers
Running back J.K. Dobbins will join the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year contract, his agents told numerous media outlets on Wednesday....

Trevor Lawrence not distracted by looming deal with Jaguars
As he enters his fourth NFL season, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is eligible for a contract extension for the first time and expressed his desire to remain in Jacksonville "for as long as possible."...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts yearns for offensive continuity
Preparing to work under a fourth offensive coordinator as he enters his fifth season, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said he is excited but also expressed his desire for consistency in the coaching ranks....

Bill Belichick joining Pat McAfee for NFL draft-day coverage
Bill Belichick, known as a man of few words while the head coach of the New England Patriots, apparently is ready to share his thoughts about next week's NFL draft....

2024 NFL Draft: Top needs for all 32 teams
Knowing the difference between wants and needs can be a life skill. We're about to find out where 32 NFL general managers rate in this category....

Cowboys sign RB Royce Freeman
The Dallas Cowboys added depth to their backfield by signing running back Royce Freeman to a contract on Wednesday....

Transfer roundup: Colorado CB Cormani McClain enters portal
Colorado cornerback Cormani McClain, a former five-star high school recruit, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, according to multiple reports....

49ers bring back receiver/returner Trent Taylor
Veteran wide receiver and return specialist Trent Taylor has returned to the San Francisco 49ers, who have an opening after losing Ray-Ray McCloud last month to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency....

2024 NFL Draft: Top 100
Top 100 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft generated via consensus of Field Level Media draft analysts....

Lions QB Jared Goff talks contract, determined to stay in Detroit
Lions quarterback Jared Goff embraced helping steer the forever underdog Detroit franchise out of the doldrums and deep into the playoffs last season....

Browns QB Deshaun Watson progresses to 'full speed' throws
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson shed the pitch count and progressed to throwing full speed passes in the latest tier of his rehab from season-ending shoulder surgery....