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Before the first round of the 2021 draft on Thursday, a former 29th overall pick has found a new home. The Seahawks signed defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, the club announced on Thursday. Nkemdiche hasn’t been on a roster since 2019 Read more
The “stick to sports” crowd is already reciting its mantra to the newest crop of NFL players. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Al.), a former college football coach, tells TMZ.com that the players drafted over the next three days should “talk about Read more
There’s a new favorite to be the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance is now a -160 favorite to go third overall at FanDuel. He has moved ahead of Alabama quarterback Mac Read more
Medical tests revealed California offensive lineman Jake Curhan has a heart issue, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Curhan was projected as a late-round choice, but the medical issue has dropped Curhan from some draft boards, per Rapoport. An inconsistent Read more
Thursday brought word that the 49ers gave the Packers a call about a trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and it appears they weren’t the only team to reach out to General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports Read more
Tim Tebow retired from baseball in February. With his former college coach, Urban Meyer, now in Jacksonville, the Heisman Trophy winner apparently is looking at unretiring from football. The Jaguars recently worked out Tebow and have had discussions with him Read more
The Steelers are “absolutely” open to drafting a quarterback with starter Ben Roethlisberger possibly entering his last season. But they also apparently want to assure Mason Rudolph returns next season. The Steelers are nearing a one-year extension with Rudolph, Ian Read more