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Bears take Caleb Williams with top pick as record 6 QBs chosen in 1st round of NFL draft
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. Five other teams selected quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round.
NFL owners approve radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL
Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL after team owners passed a new rule by a 29-3 to vote. The rule will be in play for one season on a trial basis and then subject to renewal in 2025.
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Falcons sign QB Kirk Cousins away from Vikings with 4-year deal in free agency
The first day of the NFL's legal tampering period was a free-for-all frenzy with teams making one big move after another, highlighted by quarterback Kirk Cousins' decision to leave Minnesota for Atlanta.
Kansas City beats San Francisco in OT to become 1st repeat Super Bowl champs in 19 years
Patrick Mahomes threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with three seconds left in overtime, and Kansas City rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 on Sunday, becoming the first repeat Super Bowl champs in 19 years and ninth overall.
Ravens' Lamar Jackson wins 2nd NFL MVP award by near-unanimous vote
Lamar Jackson was a near-unanimous choice for his second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award announced at NFL Honors on Thursday night.
Patriots move quickly to hire Jerod Mayo as next head coach, succeeding Belichick
Jerod Mayo spent his entire professional football career learning from Bill Belichick, first as a player and then as an assistant. He'll now have the weighty task of succeeding the future Hall of Famer and leading a New England Patriots team as its first new voice in more than two decades.
Grievance filed by NFL says players' union leaders advised running backs to fake injuries
The NFL has filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association, alleging that union leaders, including President JC Tretter, have advised running backs to "consider feigning or exaggerating injuries" to help increase their leverage in contract negotiations.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL's highest-paid player with 5-year, $275M US deal
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million US contract extension.
Alabama's Bryce Young headlines trio of QBs selected in top 4 picks of NFL draft
Finding a franchise quarterback is the quickest path to success so it's no surprise teams made them a priority in the NFL draft. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson were among the top four picks Thursday night, an expected result in a rich draft class that's been anticipated since last year.
NFL suspends 5 players for violating the league's gambling policy
The NFL suspended five players for violating the league's gambling policy on Friday. Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore and Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney were suspended indefinitely, while Lions wide receivers Stanley Berryhill and Jameson Williams were suspended six games.