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Chicago Bears are hoping a focus on fundamentals will help their pass rush
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (324+ words) The Chicago Bears are hoping a renewed focus on fundamentals will help energize their pass rush. Defensive lineman Gervon Dexter already is seeing results. Dexter says it's "night and day." Chicago went 11-6 last season and won the NFC North in…...
Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (284+ words) Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper has pleaded not guilty in a domestic violence case. The charges stem from an altercation with his girlfriend last week. Cooper and his girlfriend were arrested Thursday night after a confrontation over cell phones....
Falcons QB Michael Penix progressing on schedule in ACL rehab
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (299+ words) Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says Michael Penix Jr. is hitting every milestone in his post-ACL surgery rehab. Penix missed organized team activities with a scheduled rest day on Monday. Stefanski didn't provide an exact timetable for Penix's return, but…...
Packers backup QB Tyrod Taylor spending offseason building his relationship with Jordan Love
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (350+ words) Green Bay's Tyrod Taylor has been a reserve quarterback long enough to know the importance of building a relationship with the guy he's backing up. That's why the 16th-year pro has been getting more familiar with Jordan Love since signing…...
NCAA hands North Dakota 1-year probation for tampering violations by assistant coach Travis Stepps
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (284+ words) The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions says tampering violations occurred in the North Dakota football program when assistant coach Travis Stepps recruited a player from another school who had not entered the transfer portal. The findings resulted in penalties…...
Steelers sign tight end Darnell Washington to a new five-year contract
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (273+ words) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed tight end Darnell Washington to a new five-year contract. The towering 6-foot-7 Washington had a career-best 31 receptions for 364 yards and a touchdown last season. He was about to enter the final year of the rookie…...
Seahawks LB Derick Hall had no interest in testing market, wants to compete for more Super Bowls
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (215+ words) Eagle-Tribune FILE - Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. The dynamic young linebacker, who helped the Seattle…...
Trent Williams says his latest contract with the 49ers will likely be his last in the NFL
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (289+ words) San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams has acknowledged that the contract he signed in April might be the last of his stellar career. Williams said he's committed to completing the two-year, $50 million contract that runs through the 2027 season but then…...
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is looking to bounce back after being hampered by a foot injury
6+ day, 56+ min ago (281+ words) Rome Odunze was hampered by a foot injury for much of his second season with the Chicago Bears. That is part of what he is describing as his new normal. That's OK, too, because the wide receiver doesn't think it's…...
Jets players sense 'urgency' as the team prepares for second season under coach Aaron Glenn
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (339+ words) Aaron Glenn's approach to his second offseason with the New York Jets has sparked a sense of urgency among players. The Jets are coming off a 3-14 season and are eager to improve. Center Josh Myers says there's a push to…...