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On clock at 9, Browns scouts pitched Spencer Fano. "He can open his hips, he can pull—” RING RING. “This dude is so versatile—” RING RING. “I mean, he’s a slam dunk.” RING RING. I spent Round 1 inside Browns draft room, where trade calls kept coming..👇 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Inside Cleveland Browns’ NFL Draft room, where trade calls keep phones ringing and high-speed databases whir

Yahoo Sports embedded with the Browns for the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, observing and listening to the team as it levied its 2026 draft capital into 10 rookies.

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Christian Parker is giving Cowboys D a makeover. What will that mean for the draft? “Can’t go wrong taking big, long, athletic guys,” a source said. “That’s what we want to get back to.” On Cowboys' move to 3-4, beginning with DC "so detailed" in vision: sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Christian Parker is giving Cowboys' defense a makeover. What will that mean for the NFL Draft?

"You can't go wrong taking big, long, athletic guys," one Dallas evaluator said. "That's what we want to get back to."

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The Browns intentionally structured today's minicamp practice to split first-team reps between Shedeur Sander and Deshaun Watson, giving Shedeur more reps. And yet, Todd Monken said, “I wouldn't say it’s a two-man race.” My latest from Berea 👇 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Shedeur Sanders took first-team reps in Todd Monken’s first Browns practice — but he wasn’t the only one

Monken said the distribution of first-team snaps will change throughout this week's three-day voluntary minicamp. He pushed back on the characterization that Sanders and Deshaun Watson are the two can...

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Off-field analyses are part & parcel to NFL draft process. So how have teams investigated Rueben Bain Jr.'s 2024 crash? And will it impact the draft? I spoke with evaluators from 5 teams and reviewed Florida public records to better understand 👇 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

How are NFL teams handling complications of Rueben Bain Jr. car crash? 5 questions answered

If Bain is drafted in the second half of the first round, evaluators will not view that as related to his driving history. They will view it as a reflection of teams' concern with his arm length.

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Jori Epstein @joriepstein.bsky.social · 10mo ago

How are NFL teams handling complications of Rueben Bain Jr. car crash? 5 questions answered

If Bain is drafted in the second half of the first round, evaluators will not view that as related to his driving history. They will view it as a reflection of teams' concern with his arm length.

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The Bears' decision to hire Declan Doyle as OC was unquestionably unusual. He hadn't worked with Ben Johnson previously. He brought no OC nor HC experience. And he hadn't even hit his 29th birthday yet. So why Declan? I set out to answer that question 👇 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Why is Ben Johnson trusting a 29-year-old first-time colleague to coordinate Bears’ offense, develop Caleb Williams? Meet Declan Doyle, and you’ll understand

Doyle has been tasked with guiding franchise quarterback Caleb Williams' development. Early returns suggest he's ready for the challenge. Here's how he earned the right to take it on.

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Al Toby @altoby.bsky.social · 11mo ago

"Let Russ cook!" isn't dead yet. @joriepstein.bsky.social:

Russell Wilson 'showed he’s resilient' in 450-yard outing that should silence calls for his benching for at least one week

Could a flop on prime-time TV vs. the Chiefs reignite the QB debate? Perhaps. But Wilson should be safe this week. And if decision-makers are honest, it should guide them for weeks longer.

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Did Aaron Glenn send harsh message cutting Xavier Gipson after fumble? “It wasn't necessarily a threat or anything indicating fear or a fearful message,” safety Andre Cisco told me. “He was just delivering a message about..." My latest from Florham Park: sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Did Aaron Glenn send harsh message cutting returner who fumbled? Jets players say it’s not that simple

The Jets will not cut a player each time he turns the ball over, but they will hold players accountable for turnovers or other costly mistakes, like penalties.

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The text message hit Aaron Rodgers' phone last Tuesday. In it: a Jets scouting report from DK Metcalf. "It wasn’t a short one," Rodgers said. "He put a lot of time into it." Why Rodgers & Metcalf could surprise Metcalf's former Seahawks this week 👇🏽 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

As DK Metcalf faces longtime team, Seahawks may face a receiver who looks less familiar than they expect

As the Steelers host the Seahawks this Sunday, the team that selected Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft will have another chance to assess the player whom it traded after six seasons.

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Aaron Rodgers patted one MetLife staffer goodbye & granted photo request from another. When the staffer struggled to work his phone, Rodgers tapped the bottom right of screen to flip the camera to selfie mode. Just as he flipped the narrative with 4 TDs. Latest: sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Aaron Rodgers’ message after revenge in Steelers-Jets: 'Nice to remind those people that I still can’

He briefly cupped his ear as he walked off the field in what seemed like an acknowledgement of booing fans, and he briefly let his guard down when asked asked about Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.

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In Cowboys locker room, Malik Hooker sat next to Dak: It was us in the first half. Dak: Hell, that was us in the second. “We didn’t think we were going undefeated, did we? Let’s be honest,” Dak said. “Would’ve been f***ing nice. But...now let’s build.” sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

‘Spitting is childish’: In Cowboys-Eagles opener, Dak Prescott-Jalen Carter exchange injected early juice into game

It’s hard to argue that the Eagles were not the better team Thursday. Even with Carter’s unusual ejection, they outlasted the Cowboys thanks in large part to a run game Dallas couldn’t stop in the fir...

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From depth players to stars, Eagles pivot by design. Why? “If you’re following some other trend, you’re on the back end of it &..not getting the benefit,” Howie Roseman told me. “Sometimes you have to proactively do things that maybe are outside the box.” sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

'Sometimes you have to proactively do things that maybe are outside the box': Coming off Super Bowl title, Howie Roseman isn't resting

As Eagles keep wheeling and dealing in pursuit of a second straight Super Bowl title, NFL sees Roseman "always trying to gain an edge."

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Each practice day, right around 6 a.m., Jayden Daniels’ phone rings. Kliff Kingsbury delivers a play call to his QB over the phone then releases from the line as OC becomes WR. My latest on the pre-walkthrough walkthroughs & a recipe ripe for success 👇 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

25 in 2025: Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' support system will change the NFL

Teams will not find an exact replica of the QB who made the Commanders' engine hum. But the infrastructure around Daniels has caught the attention of clubs determining how to mold their young quarterb...

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Who will shape the NFL in 2025? Charles Robinson & I spent the summer asking coaches, players, execs & more what to watch. Some forces were obvious; others surprised us. Throughout, we learned. Pumped to present our @yahoosports.bsky.social 25 Game Changers in 2025: sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

25 in 2025: Game changers to watch in the NFL

Whose work in the NFL has created such an impact that the league ecosystem must respond? Whose cutting-edge ideas will shift the direction of competitive norms and entertainment landscapes?

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One reason Jaxson Dart likes Giants offense: the freedom. “Sometimes you’ll see something defensively in the game & you’re like, ‘I want to get to this’ & you have the full freedom to do that,” Jaxson told me. “As a rookie, you don’t get that everywhere.” My latest: www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl/a...

From surprise snaps to voicenotes, Jaxson Dart is finding his way in crowded Giants QB room

Learning from Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, Jaxson Dart’s early Giants impressions are encouraging.

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From surprise snaps to voicenotes, Jaxson Dart is finding his way in crowded Giants QB room

Learning from Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, Jaxson Dart’s early Giants impressions are encouraging.

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Before round 2 of draft, Patriots eyed 3 guys. De facto GM Eliot Wolf sat down to watch 100 TreVeyon Henderson carries. “I watched 15 runs & I was like, ‘What am I doing? This is the guy,’” Eliot told me. “An opportunity to get a weapon.” My latest from Patriots 👇🏽 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

'This is the guy': Patriots took TreVeyon Henderson for talent rather than top need — and early returns support that

The rookie's demonstration of his explosive play ability at the pro level, even in the preseason, checked another box for the Patriots. Their suspicion: He’ll be a problem for opponents.

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Kevin Fishbain @kfishbain.bsky.social · last yr.

Puka Nacua feels like "a kid in a candy store" starting his career with Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and now Davante Adams. Caught up with him on what Davante's taught him, from marrying slant & fade in red zone to embracing negative leverage to help his shoulder.. sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Puka Nacua: Rams addition Davante Adams is ‘adding tools to everybody’s skill set’

Adams brings to the Rams WR room a perspective that Cooper Kupp did not. Kupp’s eight strong seasons all came with L.A. (until the Seahawks signed him this spring) and all came under head coach Sean M...

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What trait has followed @joriepstein.bsky.social throughout her career, from SI to Yahoo? “It’s staying true to who I am, which is a super nerdy, super people-loving person who wants first and foremost to care about you.” 🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Kevin Fishbain @kfishbain.bsky.social · last yr.

"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" Episode 18 Guest: @joriepstein.bsky.social Learn how Yahoo's national NFL reporter got her start in sports media, and what her advice is to aspiring journalists Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/1Uda... YouTube

Yahoo's Jori Epstein on NFL Reporting, Her Book 'The Upstander' & Career Advice

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Jori Epstein@joriepstein.bsky.social · last yr.

Dak never sat out training camp. So why support Micah? “I wear a red jersey-I'm going to be protected unless something freakish happens," Dak said. "Micah plays a completely different position where guys are getting tripped up, tumbled all the time. As far as business, you just can't do that."

When Micah Parsons announced his trade request, Dak texted Micah: “F***, man.” “It wasn’t f*** you, Micah, or f*** them,” Dak told me. “It’s more of a f***— this is frustrating for everybody involved.” My latest from Cowboys camp👇🏽 sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...

Jerry Jones didn’t respond to Micah Parsons’ trade request — but here’s what Dak Prescott told the Cowboys star rusher

There’s a real possibility that the Cowboys play out Parsons’ fifth-year option and place a franchise tag on him come spring. Prescott knows that from experiencing the tag firsthand before his initial...

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As Cowboys & Micah Parsons remain without extension, a primary holdup is Jerry Jones belief he & Micah had deal, multiple sources confirm @diannarussini.bsky.social reporting. Jerry-Micah direct meeting complicated this. But Micah's told team & said publicly: Negotiate with my agent. They haven't.