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The Denver Broncos have once again elected to use the franchise tag on Pro-Bowl safety Justin Simmons, the highest-graded safety in the league over the last two seasons and the sixth-ranked player on PFF's free agency rankings.
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Single-high defenses crafted in the Pete Carroll style are going out of fashion in the NFL. Now, two-high coverages — especially quarters-type coverages — are probably best when it comes to defending the pass in today's NFL.
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The 2021 NFL Draft is less than two months away, and prop bets have already been released — including lines on the first quarterback, running back and wide receiver selected.
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the New York Giants should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including potentially drafting a top wide receiver at No. 11 overall.
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PFF's Andrew Erickson breaks down his top five players to sell in fantasy football dynasty leagues heading into the 2021 NFL season.
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Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger agree to new contract for 2021 March 4, 2021
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a restructured contract for 2021, bringing the future Hall of Famer back for another run and freeing up salary cap space for the team.
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The Buffalo Bills gave Micah Hyde a two-year contract extension on Friday, locking up the safety through 2023.
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Kelce holds off retirement, returning to Eagles March 6, 2021
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Source: Ex-Seahawks C Britt signs with Texans March 6, 2021
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WFT releases QB Smith after comeback season March 6, 2021
Quarterback Alex Smith, who helped Washington win the NFC East title while becoming the league's Comeback Player of the Year, has been released by the team.
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Michael Brockers: Matthew Stafford is a “level up” over Jared Goff March 6, 2021
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Saints re-sign Ty Montgomery March 6, 2021
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Justin Britt signs with Texans March 6, 2021
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Former Cowboys offensive lineman Chris Schultz dies at 61 March 6, 2021
Former Cowboys offensive lineman Chris Schultz died of a heart attack Thursday night, Andrew Bucholtz of Awful Announcing reports. Schultz was 61. Schultz, a native of Burlington, Ontario, most recently was a popular football analyst in Canada. The Cowboys made the University of Arizona product a seventh-round choice in 1983. The 6-foot-8, 277-pounder played in […]
Report: Dolphins hire Steve Gregory as coaching assistant March 6, 2021
The Dolphins have hired Steve Gregory as a coaching assistant, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Gregory most recently coached the Lions’ secondary in 2020. He reunites with Dolphins head coach Brian Flores after playing for Flores in New England. Gregory, 38, played eight NFL seasons, six with the Chargers and two with the Patriots. His […]
Raiders cutting Richie Incognito March 5, 2021
Richie Incognito will soon be a free agent. The Raiders will release Incognito, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The move will take Incognito’s $5.475 million cap hit off the Raiders’ salary cap. He will have no dead cap hit. Incognito had season-ending ankle injury last year but is now running again. The 37-year-old Incognito […]
NFL could still investigate, discipline Von Miller March 5, 2021
The news that Broncos linebacker Von Miller won’t face charges ends the involvement of the criminal justice system. It doesn’t mean the matter conclusively and completely has ended, however. The NFL still has the power to investigate and to discipline Miller under the Personal Conduct Policy, if the NFL sees fit. In the aftermath of […]
White House announces Mercedes-Benz Stadium will ramp up vaccine site March 5, 2021
The NFL told President Joe Biden last month that all 30 of its stadiums were available as mass coronavirus vaccination sites. Half of the NFL’s stadiums now are being used for that purpose, and the White House announced Friday that Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will expand its intake of COVID-19 vaccinations. “We have a total […]
Report: Bears’ top priority at QB is a Russell Wilson trade March 5, 2021
When Russell Wilson‘s agent put out word that he was willing to accept a trade, the Bears were among the four teams on Wilson’s list. And the Bears are very open to that. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have prioritized trading for Wilson as they make their plans to upgrade […]
Report: Three NFL officials will not return March 5, 2021
The NFL announced Friday the hiring of Maia Chaka as the second woman and first Black woman among the NFL’s on-field officials. That means at least one official from last season won’t return. Football Zebras reports the number so far is three as officials Ruben Fowler, Tom Symonette and Bart Longson will not return to […]
49ers re-sign Ross Dwelley, Marcell Harris March 5, 2021
The 49ers announced the return of a pair of impending restricted free agents on Friday afternoon. Tight end Ross Dwelley and safety Marcell Harris have re-signed with the team. Quarterback Nick Mullens and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley are the 49ers’ other restricted free agents. Dwelley signed with the 49ers after going undrafted in 2018. He has […]
Buccaneers raising ticket prices for 2021 March 5, 2021
The Buccaneers have several big-name free agents they hope to re-sign. They probably won’t re-sign all of them. But the biggest-name free agent they signed last year is returning, and Tom Brady will attempt to win his eighth Lombardi Trophy in 2021. The Bucs should prove a top draw this coming season. They ranked third […]
No criminal charges will be filed against Von Miller March 5, 2021
A criminal investigation into allegations agains Broncos linebacker Von Miller will not result in any charges against him. Police in Parker, Colorado turned the results of their investigation over to the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District last month for a decision about how to proceed with the case. According to multiple reports, they […]
It’s official: Broncos use franchise tag on Justin Simmons March 5, 2021
It’s official: The Broncos confirmed earlier reports by announcing they have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons. It prevents Simmons from hitting the free agent market later this month and gives the team until July 15 to reach agreement on a long-term deal. They were unable to do that last year, […]
Titans re-sign Khari Blasingame March 5, 2021
Fullback Khari Blasingame has re-signed with the Titans. The team announced the move on Friday afternoon. Blasingame was on track to be an exclusive rights free agent, but the two sides agreed on a deal that will keep him in the fold. Blasingame signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and […]
Lavonte David: I don’t know what to expect in free agency March 5, 2021
The Buccaneers want to keep Lavonte David. The linebacker wants to stay with the Buccaneers. But money always talks loudest. So with David hitting free agency next week, there is no guarantee that will happen. “There are a lot of things to take into consideration,” David told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday. “There’s a lot […]
Broncos using franchise tag on Justin Simmons again March 5, 2021
Broncos safety Justin Simmons said this week that he was heading toward free agency with the belief that the Broncos want him back in 2021 and the team is moving to make sure he sticks around. According to multiple reports, the Broncos are using the franchise tag on Simmons on Friday. It is the second […]
Report: Lions restructure Jamie Collins’ contract March 5, 2021
The Lions created some extra salary cap space Friday. They restructured the contract of linebacker Jamie Collins, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Collins, 32, was entering the second year of a three-year deal. He was scheduled to make $8.8 million in base salary and count $11.3 million against the cap. The Lions added voidable […]

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