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• ‘The Goal Is the National Championship’ — Penn State QB Sends Bold Message Amid ‘Fresh Start’ Under Matt Campbell
If James Franklin’s goal was to win a national championship at Penn State, he failed. Although he went 104-45 as the head coach after taking over the program in 2014, he was never able to get the Nittany Lions over the hump. Now, with a new era in Happy Valley led by Matt Campbell, his […]...2026
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• ‘Soak It All In’ — Saquon Barkley Sends Heartfelt Advice to New Penn State HC Matt Campbell
The appointment of Matt Campbell as Penn State’s head coach for the 2026 season has sent shockwaves through the Big Ten. But perhaps the most resonant voice in the conversation belongs to Nittany Lion legend Saquon Barkley. As the program pivots from the James Franklin era toward a new identity, Barkley has a message for […]...2026
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• ‘Nobody Cares’ — Virginia Tech HC James Franklin Gets Blunt About Penn State After $9M Firing
Following a disastrous 3-3 start to the season, Penn State pulled the trigger on firing James Franklin, a move that sent shockwaves through the sport. Despite a career record of 104-45 in Happy Valley and a massive buyout initially estimated at nearly $50 million (settled for a reported $9 million negotiated buyout), Franklin didn’t stay […]...2026
• ‘It’s Always Going To Be Family’ – Michael Vick Opens Up on His Surprising Role in James Franklin’s New Virginia Tech Era
As the dual-threat pioneer who put Virginia Tech football on the national map in the late ’90s, Michael Vick’s legacy in Blacksburg is foundational. However, as a new era begins under the leadership of head coach James Franklin, Vick isn’t just a statue or a memory. He is actively becoming a bridge. Franklin has recognized […]...2026
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• ‘Highest Expectations Here’ — Pressure Mounts on Matt Campbell Over High-Stakes Penn State Gamble
Penn State coach Matt Campbell was one of the late movers in the coaching carousel that gripped college football last season, taking the Nittany Lions’ job nearly two months after they had fired coach James Franklin. Campbell hit the ground running in Happy Valley, bringing in 40 players via the transfer portal to rejuvenate his […]...2026
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• Matt Campbell Breaks Silence on $78M Penn State Decision After Messy James Franklin Exit
Penn State Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell was one of the most sought-after coaches during his tenure as coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, but he opted to stay in Ames until the height of the coaching carousel that gripped college football last year. After being linked with several high-profile coaches after Franklin was fired, […]...2026
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• Should the Giants draft Abdul Carter?

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images An elite player in a year the draft is deep at his position New York Giants fans have inhabited a world of diminished expectations the last couple of years. Battered by the collapse of the 2022 playoff team as soon as the 2023 season began. Eying a top three 2024 draft pick only to have it ruined by Tommy DeVito and Tyrod Taylor late-season heroics....2025
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• 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns bolster pass rush

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With the 2nd overall pick in the 2025 Bleeding Green Nation community mock draft, Cleveland Browns GM kjb304 selects ... Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State I know, the Browns have a lot of needs. Let’s review where the Browns ranked last year. Team Profile -31.7% 32nd. Off DVOA. -30.1% 32nd. Passing DVOA. -17.6% 29th. Rushing DVOA. 4% 25th. Def DVOA. 16.7%...2025
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• NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: PSU safety fits Lions character

Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images Breaking down the most notable moments from the 2025 NFL Combine media sessions with the safeties. Safety may not be the Detroit Lions’ biggest need at the moment. Detroit has All-Pro Kerby Joseph and Pro Bowl Brian Branch returning for the 2025 season. But as of now, there are questions both about the future and the depth of the position. Ifeatu Melifonwu is a ...2025
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• The Linc - Eagles X-factors for the Super Bowl

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/2/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Chiefs, Eagles X-Factors for 2025 Super Bowl - SB NationCB Quinyon Mitchell. The Eagles knew that they had to move on from cornerback James Bradberry as a primary factor after the 2023 season. The unfortunate decline was too clear for a formerly great player. So, the dec...2025
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• The Linc - Commanders GM calls Howie Roseman a “pain in the ass”

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/14/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Commies GM Calls Howie Roseman a “Pain in the Ass” During Draft Day Trade - Crossing BroadThis is good behind-the-scenes video from the Washington Communists’ draft. At the 1:44 mark, GM Adam Peters calls Howie Roseman a “pain in the ass.” This was the Cooper D...2024
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• Giants news, 6/14: Rookie report card, Isaiah Hodgins, Shane Bowen, more headlines

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Giants rookie report card: Impressions of Malik Nabers, other rookies ‘Go do it’ — Giants’ new DC wants to see players earn the right to play New rules will make kickoff look like offensive run game — Giants ST coach Michael Ghobrial Can Giants’ WR Isaiah Hodgins recapture t...2024
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• The Linc - Alleged Eagles tampering resolution likely coming this week

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/2/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Sources: Falcons, Eagles tampering rulings likely this week - ESPNA resolution in the alleged free agent tampering cases of the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is likely to come this week, per league sources. The Falcons have been investigated for the contac...2024
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• The Linc - ESPN suggests an addition to the Eagles’ DL

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/25/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Best NFL team fits for remaining free agents, trade candidates - ESPN+Calais Campbell, Edge. Best team fit: Philadelphia Eagles. A return to Atlanta is a possibility for Campbell if he decides to play another season at age 38. He tied for the team lead in sacks las...2024
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• New Penn State allegations show the football program has learned nothing from the past

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images James Franklin has a lot to answer for. New allegations are looming over the Penn State football team, specifically head coach James Franklin and his involvement in the firing of former director of athletic medicine, Dr. Scott Lynch. Lynch is suing the school for wrongful dismissal, claiming that his job was terminated due to repeated clashes with Frankl...2024
• Scouting Jets rookie tackle Olu Fashanu

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taking a look at the Jets first round pick With the 2024 NFL draft behind us, we’ve been taking an in-depth look at each of the Jets’ draft picks, in reverse order. We wrap up today with former Penn State tackle Olu Fashanu, who was selected by the Jets with the 11th pick of the first round. The 21-year old Fashanu is listed at ...2024
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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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• What every SEC football coach looks like with long hair
SEC football coaches with long hair graphic can’t be unseen Growing your hair out could give you an entirely different personality. Whether it be due to a midlife crisis, some requirements for a job, or just because you simply don’t like having short hair, the more length your hair gets on the top of your head, the more your personality changes. That can be said for almost every SEC coach as well...2023
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"According to a recent report, James Franklin is set to reunite with a former Penn State recruit at Virgnia Tech after landing the 1,348 yard quarterback."

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"Here are Parsons’ career college numbers: Courtesy of Pro Football Focus Head coach James Franklin played Parsons mainly in the box as an off-ball linebacker, even occasionally in the slot."

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"Penn State football coach James Franklin told a reporter that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke to Barkley and pitched him on the connection between the Eagles and Nittany Lions fan bases."

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"I’ve got to live in the moment, I’ve got to live in the now and like I’ve said multiple times for five years, kind of a saying that I stole from (Penn State head coach) James Franklin, take it one day at a time, live in the moment and let the rest take care of itself."

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"Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy are among the recognizable names who have"

2020
"Count Penn State coach James Franklin among the people who think the NFL draft should not go on as scheduled."

2019
"Penn State and coach James Franklin agree to contract extension through 2025 season"

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"Penn State head coach James Franklin had the privilege of watching Saquon Barkley develop for three years as a member of the Nittany Lions."

2017
"WATCH: James Franklin chases Penn State player down to make him shake hands"

2016
"The former Penn State quarterback is reportedly throwing his old coach, James Franklin, under the bus when asked about his declining stats."

2015
"The M's were joined in an elite group by Missouri's James Franklin and South Carolina's Connor Shaw."

• Micah Parsons trade: James Franklin explains why the former Penn State star will 'thrive' with Packers

Parsons, after his contract dispute with the Cowboys, was moved to Green Bay...2025
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• Penn State QB Drew Allar has unfinished business entering a potential Heisman campaign season

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The hype is high in Happy Valley for this upcoming college football season. Penn State’s Drew Allar has been a winner during his time as the starting quarterback for the Nittany Lions. Allar has a 23-6 record as a starter and has led Penn State to one Big Ten Championship Game appearance and two College Football Playoff victories. In Allar’s two seasons a...2025
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• Should the Giants draft Abdul Carter?
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• 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns bolster pass rush
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• NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: PSU safety fits Lions character
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• Oregon, Georgia trending early for 2026 top-five recruit Immanuel Iheanacho

Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho has been one of the hottest names in the 2026 recruiting class Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho has been one of the hottest names in the 2026 recruiting class, being rated as the No. 2 recruit overall on the 247Sports Composite. Iheanacho, a 6’6”, 345-pound offensive lineman, has 30 scholarship offers overall and is the top recruit in the ...2025
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• The Linc - Eagles ranked among top NFL backup QB situations

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/15/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Top 10 backup QB situations ahead of the 2024 season: Chiefs, Eagles and Vikings among the best-prepared teams - CBS SportsKENNY PICKETT: Pickett was more scrappy than reliable in two sluggish seasons with the Steelers, and it’s unclear if the ...2024
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• Giants news, 6/15: Darnay Holmes, Timmy Horne, Brian Daboll, more headlines

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Summer Scouting: Another great receiver class coming in 2025 draft? Darnay Holmes back with Giants, but can he stick? DT Timmy Horne will try to plug hole for Giants WR Dennis Houston a long shot for Giants’ roster Other Giant observations Will a calmer approach help Bria...2024
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• The Linc - Commanders GM calls Howie Roseman a “pain in the ass”
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• Should the Giants draft Abdul Carter?
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• 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns bolster pass rush
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• NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: PSU safety fits Lions character
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• The Linc - Eagles X-factors for the Super Bowl
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• Giants news, 6/15: Darnay Holmes, Timmy Horne, Brian Daboll, more headlines
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• Philadelphia Eagles cleared by NFL in Saquon Barkley tampering investigation

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The NFL has cleared the Philadelphia Eagles following an investigation into the signing of Saquon Barkley The Philadelphia Eagles had a dismal end to the 2023-2024 NFL season. But they have their first victory of the 2024 campaign. Last year the defending NFC Champions got off to a hot start, beginning the year with a 10-1 record and looking well on their wa...2024
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• The Linc - ESPN suggests an addition to the Eagles’ DL
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• New Penn State allegations show the football program has learned nothing from the past
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• Falcons, Eagles tampering penalties coming, and it could cost major NFL Draft picks

Incriminating comments from Kirk Cousins and Saquon Barkley’s college coach has the Falcons and Eagles lined up for tampering penalties When Kirk Cousins was introduced as the newest member of the Atlanta Falcons, the quarterback made a remark that turned some heads inside and outside the league. Could that remark lead to a finding of tampering, and potentially shake up the entire 2024 NFL Draft? ...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs graded well for offseason work so far
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• Penn State QB Drew Allar has unfinished business entering a potential Heisman campaign season
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• EA College Football 26 trailer reveals expanded Road to Glory, real-life coaches

This game might break the records CFB 25 set. EA College Football 26 might break all of the records set by its predecessor last year. As fun as College Football 25 was, some of the gameplay towards the end felt a little lacking, especially with Road to Glory. Well, if the trailer shows us anything, it’s this: College Football 26 heard all the fan requests and answered some prayers. The Playbook ...2025
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• NFL Combine Day 2 media recap: PSU safety fits Lions character
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• The Linc - Eagles X-factors for the Super Bowl
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• Oregon, Georgia trending early for 2026 top-five recruit Immanuel Iheanacho
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• The Linc - Eagles ranked among top NFL backup QB situations
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• Giants news, 6/15: Darnay Holmes, Timmy Horne, Brian Daboll, more headlines
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• The Linc - ESPN suggests an addition to the Eagles’ DL
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• Scouting Jets rookie tackle Olu Fashanu
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• 2024 NFL Draft: A Look at Chop Robinson’s Draft Day Experience

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Chop Robinson wanted the Miami Dolphins almost as much as the Miami Dolphins wanted Chop Robinson. Draft day is a special moment for teams and fans, but for the players, it’s a day many have been waiting for their entire lives. Miami Dolphins pass-rusher Chop Robinson is no different, and thanks to the lovely folks at NFL Films, Robinson and his new fa...2024
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• WATCH: James Franklin chases Penn State player down to make him shake hands
No. 7 Penn State fell to No. 24 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon...2017
• WATCH: James Franklin chases Penn State player down to make him shake hands
No. 7 Penn State fell to No. 24 Michigan State on Saturday afternoon...2017
• Penn State is preparing for Texas A&M to make a run at James Franklin
Franklin has led Penn State back to relevance and a potential College Football Playoff berth...2017
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• Christian Hackenberg reportedly turning off NFL teams in interviews
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• James Franklin throws some serious shade at Pitt after Penn State's 33-14 win
This rivalry just went up a notch ... or four...2017
• Christian Hackenberg: The Mystery Man of the NFL Draft
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• All-Big Ten: Jabrill Peppers rakes in defensive awards, James Franklin honored
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• James Franklin responds to Penn State being left out of College Football Playoff
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• James Franklin Calls Virginia Tech QB Battle ‘Fluid’ Ahead of First Spring Practice
James Franklin isn't handing Ethan Grunkemeyer the starting job at Virginia Tech, calling the QB battle 'fluid' ahead of spring practice....2026
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• ‘Shame on Me’ — James Franklin Embraces New Character at Virginia Tech After Penn State ‘Notes’
Penn State showed James Franklin the door after 12 full seasons. Now, he intends to take those lessons to Virginia Tech....2026
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• James Franklin Shifts Focus to Spring As Virginia Tech Pays $800K To Scrap JMU Game
Coach James Franklin's Virginia Tech cancelled a planned 2026 game against the James Madison Dukes due to the new ACC schedule....2026
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• James Franklin Reveals Drew Allar’s Lingering Issue as He Takes Action for Nick Singleton
James Franklin discusses about Drew Allar’s mental setback and urges Nick Singleton to stop overthinking as Penn State eyes another playoff push....2025
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• Brian Kelly in Hot Water As Ex-NFL Star Compares $95M LSU Tenure With Under-Fire James Franklin
While LSU coach Brian Kelly is back to get his Tigers into the college football playoffs, one former NFL star thinks Kelly might be on the hot seat....2025
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• Why the Big Ten, SEC need to align for the sake of college football’s future

Set Number: X164648 The College Football Playoff format and conference schedules were a hot topic across NCAA football media days. College football keeps changing at a rapid pace, yet the top power brokers in the sport are misaligned and seem to be at odds. The SEC thinks they’re the best conference in the land and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey seems to have an unshakeable bravado. The Big...2025
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• Penn State QB Drew Allar has unfinished business entering a potential Heisman campaign season
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• Analyst Reveals Penn State-Oregon Game Could Be ‘Turning Point’ for James Franklin’s Legacy, CFP Hopes
Analyst Joel Klatt believes that Penn State's week five matchup against Oregon could finally allow James Franklin to break his streak of losses to top programs....2025
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• EA College Football 26 trailer reveals expanded Road to Glory, real-life coaches
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• Meet the College Football 26 video game cover stars for standard and deluxe editions

Who are the players on the cover of the new EA Sports College Football 26 video game? Let us explain. After a massive return with College Football ‘25, EA Sports is coming back with more for with CFB 26. EA released the standard and deluxe covers of the newest version of the game on Tuesday, with the stars of both covers being sophomore sensations who lit up the college football world as freshmen....2025
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• James Franklin Makes Feelings Clear on $9M Penn State Firing
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin was one of the dominoes to fall during the intense coaching carousel that gripped college football last season. Franklin was fired after a stunning loss to the Northwestern Wildcats completed a shocking three-game slide that almost certainly dropped the Nittany Lions out of College Football Playoff contention. James Franklin Details […]...2026
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• Penn State QB Drew Allar has unfinished business entering a potential Heisman campaign season
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• Oregon, Georgia trending early for 2026 top-five recruit Immanuel Iheanacho
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• The Linc - Commanders GM calls Howie Roseman a “pain in the ass”
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• Eagles avoid tampering punishment after NFL investigation into Saquon Barkley signing

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Good news for Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles will NOT face punishment for alleged tampering with free agent signing Saquon Barkley. The NFL officially issued the following announcement on Thursday morning: “After a thorough review of the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Saquon Barkley, the NFL today informed the club that the investigation did not dis...2024
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• New Penn State allegations show the football program has learned nothing from the past
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• NFC East news: Mock draft has Washington taking a QB, Philly may be disciplined for tampering

Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The latest news from around the division. Mock Draft Monday | Commanders find long term answers at positions of need - Zach Selby, Commanders.com Washington is poised to fill voids, beginning with pick #2. It's a new year in a new era for the Washington Commanders, and they have a chance to start the Dan Quinn-Adam Peters regime off by taking one of the best pla...2024
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• Falcons, Eagles tampering penalties coming, and it could cost major NFL Draft picks
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• Saquon Barkley to Giants fans: ‘Nothing but love and respect’

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Barkley knows he could have handled his departure better Former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley had his opening press conference with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Barkley signed a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75 million and includes $26 million fully guaranteed at signing. Barkley was asked about hi...2024
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