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Cowboys place franchise tag on Pickens, focus shifts to talks on long-term deal | Jefferson City News-Tribune
3+ week, 1+ day ago (604+ words) The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens on Friday, a move that would guarantee the receiver $27.3 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract. The Cowboys had been expected to use the tag on Pickens…...
Notre Dame, Penn State RB tandems share stage once again at NFL’s scouting combine | Jefferson City News-Tribune
3+ week, 1+ day ago (711+ words) INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rekindled some fond memories at this week's NFL's scouting combine. They shared a room -- just as they used to when they were college teammates. Only here, one of college…...
Mendoza leads QBs on center stage at NFL scouting combine | Jefferson City News-Tribune
3+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) INDIANAPOLIS -- Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza possesses all the traits NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback. He's smart, mobile, makes fast reads and quick releases. He has a strong arm and prototypical size. He has three years of starting…...
Could Bears leave Chicago? Indiana makes play for historic franchise in Bears | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 1+ day ago (692+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a sometimes-discordant history. The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they've played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to…...
Indiana makes play for historic franchise in Bears | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 1+ day ago (692+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a sometimes-discordant history. The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they've played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to…...
Hendrickson ready for fresh start after leaving Cincinnati for division rival | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 1+ day ago (560+ words) OWINGS MILLS, Md. " Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals " and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he would have been well aware of the talent Baltimore…...
Tagovailoa will have chance to compete for starting job in Atlanta | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 1+ day ago (560+ words) Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday. "For Tua…...
Thanksgiving Eve may join NFL’s holiday lineup schedule | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 4+ day ago (145+ words) The NFL is considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving to this season's schedule as it continues to explore additional broadcast windows. The possibility of a Thanksgiving Eve game was first reported by ESPN. The three Thanksgiving Day games…...
Former NFL MVP shares experience in Scouts during patron breakfast | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) Former NFL MVP shares experience in Scouts during patron breakfast'Jefferson City News Tribune Former NFL MVP shares experience in Scouts during patron breakfast A former NFL Most Valuable Player told a crowd on Wednesday that he learned leadership and perseverance…...
Smith, Pacheco among players finding new NFL teams | Jefferson City News-Tribune
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1059+ words) Quarterback Geno Smith is returning to where his career started after the New York Jets acquired him in a trade with Las Vegas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday. The Raiders could have been in position to…...