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Raiders end minicamp with questions at quarterback, offensive line and cornerback

Jun. 13, 2024 19:38 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Even if outside expectations for the Raiders are modest at best, there has been energy inside the team's headquarters because of the strong buy-in of players remaining in Las Vegas during the offseason. That included the voluntary organized team activities...

Chicago Bears re-sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to 1-year contract

Jun. 10, 2024 15:20 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears brought back Marcedes Lewis on Monday, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract. Lewis played in 17 games for Chicago last season, finishing with four receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. He returns to a tight end room...

Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams is encouraged by his early progress in a 3-day minicamp

Jun. 06, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, IL (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams emerged from his first exposure to veteran NFL players at organized team activities and minicamp with a greater appreciation for what he’s up against. Williams, the first pick in the NFL draft, found he has...

Bears WR Keenan Allen insists he's not sweating his contract situation

Jun. 04, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Keenan Allen insisted he's comfortable letting his performance do the talking when it comes to a potential contract extension with the Chicago Bears. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver finds himself in an uncertain position. He's entering the final season of a...

Chicago Bears are ready to embrace 'Hard Knocks' cameras this summer

May. 31, 2024 18:32 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears already figured to have plenty of eyes on them. There'll be a few more cameras now, too. The Bears are ready to welcome the “Hard Knocks” film crew this summer after HBO and the NFL picked the founding franchise to be featured on the...

Chicago Bears are set to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' for first time

May. 30, 2024 18:56 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Hard Knocks” for the first time. HBO and the NFL announced Thursday the founding NFL franchise was chosen for the 19th edition of the Emmy-winning series that first aired in 2001. Chairman George...

Chargers add depth to offensive line by signing former 1st-round pick Alex Leatherwood

May. 29, 2024 20:51 PM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood will look to get his career back on track with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers signed the former first-round pick on Wednesday. Leatherwood was the 17th overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2001 NFL draft....

Jets sign running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen, who last played in the NFL in 2020

May. 29, 2024 15:06 PM EDT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets on Wednesday signed former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen, who last played in the NFL in 2020 because of injuries. The 28-year-old Cohen was an All-Pro as a kick return specialist in 2018 and was selected for the Pro Bowl. He...

2023 No. 7 pick Tyree Wilson gets 1st full offseason for the Raiders

May. 22, 2024 16:28 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Defensive end Tyree Wilson is at Raiders organized team activities this week doing something he couldn't do a year ago. Practice. A foot injury in his final season at Texas Tech forced Wilson, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, to...

Justin Fields is eager to start over in Pittsburgh, even as a backup behind Russell Wilson

May. 21, 2024 21:21 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields could sense his time in Chicago was up at his exit meeting in January. While Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn't outright tell Fields the organization was going to look for another quarterback after three uneven seasons with the talented but...