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Packers re-sign LB Eric Wilson in boost to their special-teams units

Mar. 23, 2024 14:52 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have boosted their special teams by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson. Wilson, 29, had 13 special-teams tackles in 2022 and 11 more last year to lead the Packers in each of those seasons. He also had 24 tackles on defense last season. ...

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL's international player pro day

Mar. 22, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day. “Do you have an agent?” “Have you...

NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs

Mar. 20, 2024 17:57 PM EDT

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. The proposals will be presented to owners at the league meetings later this month, with 24 out of 32 votes...

Dolphins sign former offensive lineman Jack Driscoll and more defensive pieces

Mar. 18, 2024 15:05 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins added several new additions Monday, signing former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll as well as defensive tackles Benito Jones and Jonathan Harris. Driscoll started 17 games over four seasons with the Eagles — eight...

Eagles QB Kenny Pickett mum on moving on from Steelers, ready for 'good reset' as backup in Philly

Mar. 18, 2024 16:11 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After two middling seasons in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett was ready to leave the Steelers behind — as well as most of the reasons why he wanted out, rather than stay and compete with Russell Wilson for the starting quarterback job. All Pickett wants now is a...

Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP

Mar. 15, 2024 16:05 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The brief and tumultuous Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh is over. The Steelers are trading the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple sources told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official. ...

Barkley jukes tampering accusations, regrets social media feud after leaving Giants for Eagles

Mar. 14, 2024 21:07 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley was already set this week to visit Happy Valley and catch up with his old Penn State coach, James Franklin. Barkley says now he might have to give Franklin a hard time for getting the Philadelphia Eagles in hot water with the NFL before the new running back had...

Devin Singletary shrugs off comparisons to Saquon Barkley after joining the Giants

Mar. 14, 2024 20:11 PM EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Devin Singletary understands there are going to be immediate comparisons to Saquon Barkley, the running back he's replacing for the New York Giants, and he is not concerned. All he can do is be himself, and hope he helps the Giants win in 2024. ...

Former Philadelphia Eagles free agents try to give Chicago Bears direction on both sides of the ball

Mar. 14, 2024 19:59 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — D’Andre Swift is focused on doing his job in his first season with the Chicago Bears. The running back likes Justin Fields, but the team's quarterback situation is outside of his control. Swift and safety Kevin Byard were formally introduced Thursday as...

NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies

Mar. 14, 2024 16:41 PM EDT

The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday. The Falcons agreed to a contract with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins shortly after teams were...