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• Tyrod Taylor Adds A New Dimension To QB2
When the Green Bay Packers exited the draft without selecting a quarterback to develop, all the attention turned to Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord. The prevailing thought at the time was that those two would square off to be Jordan Love‘s backup, and that didn’t change much when they signed undrafted free agent Kyron Drones....2026
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• Packers Dump Ex-Vikings QB from Roster

The Green Bay Packers signed Tyrod Taylor on Monday, signaling the exit of former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Desmond Ridder. Ridder […]...2026
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Green Bay releases QB Desmond Ridder...2026
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• Yet Again, A Former Vikings Passer Has Been Fired

In the NFL, players are hired to be fired. Still, the Desmond Ridder saga is pretty wild. The former Vikings […]...2026
• Pre-draft picture: Jordan Love still on the rise as search for new backup begins

Desmond Ridder, Kyle McCord are current in-house candidates...2026
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• Drew Allar Has the Physical Upside To Be A Late-Round Packers Pick
The Green Bay Packers will likely draft a quarterback in 2026. With Malik Willis gone, Brian Gutekunst needs to add depth behind Jordan Love, especially with Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord as the only backup options currently under contract. That makes it a safe bet that they’ll add at least one rookie to the room. Penn State’s Drew Allar has the potential to be that addition....2026
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• Vikings at Seahawks: Final Injury Report

The Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks have issued their final injury reports with injury designations in advance of their Sunday afternoon matchup at Lumen Field. Here they are: Minnesota Vikings For the Vikings, J.J. McCarthy is out so Max Brosmer will get his first start, John Wolford will be the backup, and presumably Desmond Ridder […]...2025
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• Around SB Nation: T.J. Watt’s historic extension

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images T.J. Watt became the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been making moves all offseason long and their most recent one made their best defensive player, T.J. Watt, the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. He may hold the Steelers franchise record for sacks, but Watt has been unable to help the team when it ha...2025
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• Horse Tracks: 3 Broncos not named Bo Nix to watch in 2025

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Have you looked? Denver is coming into 2025 loaded! Holy crud, don’t look now, but training camp will be underway this week. The story of the Broncos 2025 season is yet to be written, but we certainly know who the stars should be. While the hype around Bo Nix is real and warranted, there are an entire cast of characters that are going to be almost as impactful sh...2025
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• The Linc - “Jihaad Campbell’s skill set is much more suited to off-ball linebacker than on the edge”

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/9/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Projecting first-year roles for each of the Eagles’ 10 rookie draft picks - PhillyVoiceRound 1: LB Jihaad Campbell: I suppose the first question that should be asked about Campbell is, “Where is he going to play?” Campbell was recruited as an edge rusher out of high school, ...2025
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• Report: Running back Chris Evans will try out for the Broncos during their rookie minicamp

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The veteran running back is coming off a season-ending injury but will try out for the Broncos in hopes of cracking their 90-man roster. According to a report from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, former Bengals running back Chris Evans will participate in the Broncos' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Former #Bengals RB Chris Ev...2025
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• Horse Tracks: Should the Broncos extend Nik Bonitto?

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Do the Denver Broncos think Nik Bonitto is worth $20M per year? Rumor has it that Nik Bonitto and the Broncos are working on an extension, and according to Chris Tomasson, the asking price may be starting at $20M per year. With #Broncos having discussions on possible big extension for Nik Bonitto, Denver Gazette talks to ex-Broncos sack stars Pryce, Mecklenburg, F...2025
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• Quarterback scouting reports: What NFL Draft analysts, scouts are saying about 2025 class

Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images Let’s look at the various draft guides and other scouting reports on quarterbacks the Giants might be considering Will the New York Giants choose a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft? We were asking the same question before the 2024 draft, when the Giants kicked the can down the road. Below, culled from a variety of draft guides and subscription websites, ...2025
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• Could Aaron Rodgers be a viable QB option for the Saints?

Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The former Super Bowl MVP, 4-time NFL MVP and 10-time Pro Bowler just happens to be available. Let me start this off by saying, I know a lot of you all are already angry and you haven’t made it past the headline. Felt like that should be acknowledged early on. With the news that Derek Carr may miss the season, and the lack o...2025
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• Cowboys news: What Dallas may end up doing along the interior offensive line

Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Group Chat: Interior O-line saw addition and subtraction - Nick Eatman, DallasCowboys.com The Cowboys need to replace a legend. What’s Up: Replacing Martin is certainly going to be a task and for now, it looks as if it’s the only one of the three interior positions with a question mark. At left guard, Tyler Smith has become one ...2025
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• 3 veteran QBs the Cowboys might add to their backup competition

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images We know there will be a new backup QB in Dallas next season, but who? After spending most of the last eight seasons as the Cowboys’ backup quarterback, Cooper Rush is now a Baltimore Raven. Dallas hasn’t really addressed his departure yet with an offseason move, but there are still some veteran free agents who could find their way into the competition. ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs graded well for offseason work so far

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, March 15 The latest 2024 free agency grades for all 32 teams | PFF KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Released: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling Franchise-tagged: CB L’Jarius Sneed Re-signed: LB Drue Tranquill (three years, $19M) Re-signed: DI Chris Jones (five years, $158.75M) Signed: TE Irv Smith Jr. (one year, $1.3M) Re-signed: S Deon Bush (on...2024
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"With Malik Willis set to cash in and no guarantee that Desmond Ridder or Kyle McCord are a lock for the Number 2 quarterback spot in Green Bay, the Packers will yet again be in the market to solve that riddle."

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"Former Falcons QB Desmond Ridder to sign with Bengals, decorated Cincinnati Bearcat returns to city"

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"Even Sam Howell and Desmond Ridder have more recent starting experience and could be traded for a small sum."

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"On the play, the Lions were in zone coverage, and Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder threw a pass to rookie running back Bijan Robinson in the flat."

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"Falcons' Desmond Ridder says NFL messed up letting him fall to 74th pick: 'It shouldn't have taken this long'"

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"2022 NFL Draft prospects to watch: QBs Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder aim to improve stock in marquee matchups"

• Tyrod Taylor Adds A New Dimension To QB2
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• Pre-draft picture: Jordan Love still on the rise as search for new backup begins
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• Drew Allar Has the Physical Upside To Be A Late-Round Packers Pick
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• Justin Fields Is the Ideal Backup QB For Green Bay
With Malik Willis set to cash in and no guarantee that Desmond Ridder or Kyle McCord are a lock for the No. 2 quarterback spot in Green Bay, the Packers will yet again be in the market to solve that riddle. Green Bay could go the draft route and develop a young prospect, but Justin Fields is another intriguing option who could hit free agency....2026
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• Ex-Vikings QB Signs with Packers

Quarterback Desmond Ridder has signed off and on with the Minnesota Vikings this year, but as a free agent before […]...2025
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• Bengals News (7/24): How to end Trey Hendrickson contract dispute

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images What needs to change to get Trey Hendrickson under contract? Agent's Take: How Trey Hendrickson and Bengals can find common ground to keep star pass rusher in Cincinnati - CBSSports.comHendrickson wanting his contract structured in a similar manner isn't an unreasonable request. A complicating factor is the Bengals hadn't given traditional salary guarante...2025
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• Around SB Nation: T.J. Watt’s historic extension
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• Horse Tracks: 3 Broncos not named Bo Nix to watch in 2025
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• Bengals News (7/21): Roster Shakeup

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Bengals made a flurry of moves right before training camp. Bengals' finishing touches on training camp roster include signing defensive tackle who used to play for AFC North rivalIn addition to Ridder, defensive tackles McTelvin Agim and Taven Bryan, along with center Andrew Raym, have been signed to the roster. Guard Tashawn Manning was waived and QB...2025
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• Bengals make 6 roster moves, including Logan Woodside cut and Taven Bryan signed

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Bryan is a former first-round pick. The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the following roster moves ahead of training camp: Signed free agent DT McTelvin Agim. Agim (6-3, 300), a third-year player out of the University of Arkansas, originally was a third-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 2020. He has played in 18 career games...2025
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• Bengals News (7/24): How to end Trey Hendrickson contract dispute
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• Desmond Ridder joining Bengals, per report

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The UC legend is returning to the Queen City. The Cincinnati Bengals are signing free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero. This adds to a quarterback room that has Logan Woodside and Payton Thorne battling Jake Browning for the backup spot behind franchise star Joe Burrow. This will be a homecoming for Ridder,...2025
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?

Sam Greene / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images He absolutely should. He is, after all, the most important guy on the team. Bengals News Execs unfiltered thoughts on NFL Draft for every AFC team: Did the Browns get it right? “... Anytime you’ve got a quarterback like Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Tom Brady and those guys, you can take some risks because they will fix it for you.” An NFL exec sha...2025
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• Could Aaron Rodgers be a viable QB option for the Saints?
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• Cowboys news: What Dallas may end up doing along the interior offensive line
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• Giants news, 3/1: Stafford stays in LA, Aaron Rodgers, Jaxson Dart, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Quarterback news: Matt Stafford returns to the Rams... Aaron Rodgers to the Giants? Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Jaxson Dart Speak on Their NFL Futures Greg Cosell: Cam Ward worthy of No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Nick Emmanwori, S, ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Once again, Patrick Mahomes could block other quarterbacks from winning their first Super Bowl

Photo by Handout/Kansas City Chiefs via Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, January 10 The latest Four Fun Story Lines Heading Into the NFL Playoffs | SI Will a post-2018 quarterback finally win the Super Bowl? One of my favorite random fun facts about the NFL right now is that no quarterback drafted in 2018 or after has won the Super Bowl. This is not a commentary on the quality of...2025
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• Chargers-Raiders Game Recap: Bolts lock up AFC’s No. 5 seed, beat Las Vegas 34-20

Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images The Chargers can clinch the AFC’s No. 5 seed with a win over the Raiders in the 2024 season finale. Despite a slow start out of the gates, the Chargers finished the season on a high note, beating the Raiders 34-20 on the road in Allegiant Stadium, securing their first road win against the Raiders since the 2020 season. Most importantly, the Chargers locke...2025
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• The Linc - “Jihaad Campbell’s skill set is much more suited to off-ball linebacker than on the edge”
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• Bengals News (5/8): Joe Burrow impacting Cincinnati’s draft picks?
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• The Linc - Tush push ban proposal is now “getting more momentum”

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 3/28/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL on the verge of banning the ‘Tush Push’ - SB NationIt appears as though detractors of the Philadelphia Eagles’ most unstoppable offensive weapon are going to get their wish. The possibility of banning the “Tush Push” has been on the table since the end of ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Once again, Patrick Mahomes could block other quarterbacks from winning their first Super Bowl
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• Chargers-Raiders Game Recap: Bolts lock up AFC’s No. 5 seed, beat Las Vegas 34-20
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• Broncos win hard-fought game vs. Raiders to move to 7-5 on the season

Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images The Denver Broncos fully exorcised some demons by sweeping the Las Vegas Raiders. They also moved to 7-5 on the season. Division games are never easy and the Denver Broncos proved that with their hard-fought win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The game was in extreme doubt for Denver until they finally generated a turnover. That would lead to a touchdown and the...2024
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• Thoughts & Jots: Donald Trump’s football history, Chiefs’ 3-straight Super Bowls, Browns drafting a young QB & more

New Jersey Generals owner Donald Trump introduces the signing of RB Herschel Walker in 1983 As the Browns season is basically over and we wait during the bye week, some thoughts and jots around football There are odd circumstances that occur in the universe of professional football. My opinion needs to come and mention and/or discuss some of these things. Hopefully you will be entertained....2024
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• Ex-Falcons QB Desmond Ridder gets emotional upon signing with Raiders: 'I do everything for my family'

Ridder held back tears while describing how his opportunity in Las Vegas arose...2024
• A look at every quarterback trade made by John Schneider

Photo by Martin Leitch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Reading between the lines on every quarterback trade John Schneider has made. The Seattle Seahawks traded for former Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell last Thursday. Seattle has not only seldom drafted quarterbacks, it has seldom traded for quarterbacks under John Schneider. It remains to be seen what the Seahawks will do ...2024
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• Brian Branch responds to penalized hit on Bijan Robinson: ‘F- it... I’ll take the flag’

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions rookie defensive back Brian Branch wasn’t sweating the flag after he destroyed Bijan Robinson. The Detroit Lions rookie draft class has been stepping up in massive ways to open the 2023 NFL season. In Week 3 alone, tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs set records, linebacker Jack Campbell recorded his first career sack, and Colby ...2023
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• Falcons' Desmond Ridder says NFL messed up letting him fall to 74th pick: 'It shouldn't have taken this long'
Ridder was the second QB taken at the 2022 NFL Draft...2022
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• Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson named NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK For the second time in his young career, Detroit Lions EDGE Aidan Hutchinson has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has been named the NFC Week 3 Defensive Player of the Week. On Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Hutchinson logged four tackles, 2.0 sacks, two passes defended, a forced fumble, a...2023
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• MARCUS MARIOTA IS FINALLY JOINING THE EAGLES
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images At last, the Birds’ former future franchise quarterback made it to Philadelphia. With Gardner Minshew signing with the Indianapolis Colts, the Philadelphia Eagles found themselves in need of a new backup quarterback behind Jalen Hurts. The top option remaining on the market was Marcus Mariota. And now he’s joining the Birds on a one-year contract worth $5...2023
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• Falcons bench Marcus Mariota, will start rookie Desmond Ridder at QB vs. Saints after Week 14 bye, per report

The future is now in Atlanta...2022
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• Ranking NFL rookie QB debuts from Week 1 of preseason: Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder steal show

Pickett and Ridder looked every bit the part of QB1 in their first NFL games...2022
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• 2022 NFL Draft: Falcons select Desmond Ridder to be Matt Ryan's heir apparent, ending long QB drought in draft
Ridder was the second QB taken in the draft at No. 74 overall...2022
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• Source: Falcons bench Mariota for rookie Ridder

The Falcons have benched quarterback Marcus Mariota, giving the job to rookie Desmond Ridder, a source told ESPN....2022
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• Quarterback scouting reports: What NFL Draft analysts, scouts are saying about 2025 class
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• Should Bengals pursue TE Jonnu Smith after being released by Falcons?

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Bengals are looking to rebuild their tight end room. Could Jonnu Smith fit the bill? The tight end position has been a carousel over Zac Taylor’s tender as the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals. Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin also said they want to change that going forward. That lends to the idea they would like to draft a guy who can b...2024
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• Arthur Smith embarrasses Falcons, himself with postgame outburst over Saints garbage time TD

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Falcons head coach acted like an absolute clown after the loss to the Saints. The Falcons ended the regular season with an embarrassing 48-17 beatdown on the road against their most hated rivals, the New Orleans Saints. And the only thing more humiliating than the loss itself was head coach Arthur Smith’s behavior after it. The Saints went for, an...2024
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• The Linc - Bucs fans worried that their team “could get obliterated on Monday night”

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/21/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... What could happen, should happen, and will happen: Week 3 Eagles at Buccaneers - Bucs NationThe Bucs could get obliterated. One of the scariest things about this game for Tampa Bay fans is the very realistic possibility that the Central Florida fairy tale of weeks ...2023
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• Vikings at Seahawks: Final Injury Report
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• Bengals News (7/24): How to end Trey Hendrickson contract dispute
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• Around SB Nation: T.J. Watt’s historic extension
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• Horse Tracks: 3 Broncos not named Bo Nix to watch in 2025
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• Bengals News (7/21): Roster Shakeup
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• Bengals sign three, cut two others days before training camp

We saw reports earlier Sunday that, following a large workout including such players as C.J. Beathard, Tyler Huntley and more, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder....2025
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• Bengals make 6 roster moves, including Logan Woodside cut and Taven Bryan signed
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• Desmond Ridder joining Bengals, per report
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• Report: Colts try out ex-Raiders QB Desmond Ridder among other players at minicamp

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Colts are reportedly kicking the tires on a potential backup quarterback option. According to the IndyStar’s Joel Erickson, the Indianapolis Colts tried out former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder among other players working out at their minicamp on Tuesday: Desmond Ridder is a tryout QB here at minicamp.Other tryouts:LB Jake ChaneyCB ...2025
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• The Linc - “Jihaad Campbell’s skill set is much more suited to off-ball linebacker than on the edge”
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• Horse Tracks: Should the Broncos extend Nik Bonitto?
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• The Linc - Tush push ban proposal is now “getting more momentum”
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• The Dolphins need a new QB to save their season. Here are 6 options

The status quo isn’t working in Miami and a new QB is needed pronto. The Dolphins’ season is in deep trouble, and it’s painfully clear that sticking to the status quo could doom their season. Miami got blown out by the Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in a 24-3 beatdown that highlighted the profound drop-off the Mike McDaniel offense faces without a competent QB under center. Regardless of how highly...2024
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• Jaguars News (3/15): Welcome to Jacksonville, Arik Armstead

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for March 15, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News 2024 NFL Draft Player Profile: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama (Big Cat Country) Not only does he have an elite football name, but McKinstry might also be the best pure man...2024
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• Detroit Lions report card: All levels of defense shine in win over Falcons

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images We hand out positional grades praising the Detroit Lions defensive effort in our Week 3 report card vs. the Atlanta Falcons. The Detroit Lions got a shockingly good defensive performance against the Atlanta Falcons to move to 2-1 on the season. And while there will be a ton of focus on the defensive line for helping the team notch seven sacks and hold ...2023
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• Nobody was ready to play football in the NFL’s saddest opening Sunday

The Vikings found a way to blow it, and more winners and losers from Week 1. There was less “Are you ready for some football?!” and more “Is anyone actually ready to play football?” in Week 1 of the NFL of Sunday. With the exception of the 49ers, Dolphins, and Packers nobody really turned up to play at a high level, giving us one heck of a wet fart of a week if you were invested in anything beyond...2023
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