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Raiders GM shuts down trade rumors involving Davante Adams
Three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is remaining with the Las Vegas Raiders, new general manager Tom Telesco told reporters on Tuesday at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis....

Eagles planning 'aggressive' approach to free agency
INDIANAPOLIS — Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman plans on "aggressively" pursuing free agents who can help erase the sting of last season's second-half collapse....

Packers lovefest with QB Jordan Love just beginning
INDIANAPOLIS — A lot changed in a few months for the Green Bay Packers at the end of the 2023 season, including general manager Brian Gutekunst's opinion of quarterback Jordan Love....

You probably forgot these NFL players were on these teams
The NFL is pretty good at keeping home-grown stars at home, but even some of the most iconic players end up with teams other than the ones they made their careers with. Even players with two iconic runs have a weird bump in the road every now and then. We all know the Tom Brady stint with the Tampa ...

Reports: Boise State to hire Dirk Koetter as OC
Dirk Koetter is again joining the coaching staff at Boise State, this time as offensive coordinator under first-year coach Spencer Danielson, according to multiple reports Tuesday....

Chiefs turn page, tag in play for top free agents
INDIANAPOLIS — Winning the Super Bowl again put a strain on the Kansas City Chiefs' front office, but the extra five weeks of football made general manager Brett Veach easy to find....

Giants GM says franchise tag for Saquon Barkley still a possibility
INDIANAPOLIS — The odds are against the New York Giants using the franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley, but general manager Joe Schoen said the team still considers it a possibility....

Broncos' Sean Payton: Russell Wilson decision coming soon
INDIANAPOLIS — The Russell Wilson drama continues to percolate but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that a decision is on the horizon....

When NFL teams say they have salary cap problems, don't believe them
It’s that time of year in the NFL when you’ll hear the term ‘salary cap’ about 100 times per day. Former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman Mark Schlereth recently spilled the beans on the cap being fake and how the league/teams use fear tactics to make fans think it’s more significant than it is ...

Patriots targeting right QB to lead team in 'right direction'
INDIANAPOLIS — Holding the No. 3 pick in April's draft and $78 million in cap space, the New England Patriots are optimistic about their options in their first offseason this century without Bill Belichick....

New Commanders GM Adam Peters: Interviews key to QB search
INDIANAPOLIS — The first question new Commanders general manager Adam Peters was asked Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine was about Brock Purdy....

Ask not what a free agent running back can do for you, but what you can do for them
Saying there’s no value in running backs was always nonsense, but because bad teams think a ground game is going to make their garbage quarterback and shoddy offensive line redeemable, the stereotype gets furthered. So this offseason when some NFC South team signs Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs or Saq...

Falcons' Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot: All QB options on table
INDIANAPOLIS — As the Atlanta Falcons settle in for the NFL Scouting Combine this week, team brass tackled the quarterback question head-on....

Bears narrowing options, plan to 'do right by' QB Justin Fields
INDIANAPOLIS — Bears general manager Ryan Poles holds the keys to the NFL draft for the second consecutive year, and he's all gas, no brakes as the Scouting Combine kicks off Tuesday....

Ravens likely to tag DT Justin Madubuike barring a deal
The Baltimore Ravens are expected to franchise tag defensive tackle Justin Madubuike if an extension isn't reached by the March 5 deadline, general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday....

Report: Bucs parting ways with LB Shaquil Barrett
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will release veteran linebacker Shaquil Barrett in a salary-slashing move, ESPN reported Tuesday....
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Raiders draft bust tried to hide meth in his sock: police [Update]
Update: Police claim that Damon Arnette hid a pill stuffed with meth inside his sock on the night of his arrest....

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Marvin Harrison Jr. are making the right call by not working out at the NFL Combine
In young people’s latest affront to the spirit of competition, the participation of some top NFL draft prospects in the upcoming scouting combine will be slim to none. Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels will not throw until their respective Pro Days. Marvin Harrison Jr. will not be participating in a...

Report: Likely no franchise tags for RBs Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard
The free-agent market for running backs this offseason is expected to be extraordinarily deep, with no franchise tags likely for numerous running backs, including Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and Tony Pollard, according to a report by ESPN Monday....
