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Three dark-horse contenders for 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

With the 2024 NFL Draft officially in the books, oddsmakers have already started setting lines on the favorites for NFL Offensive Rooke of the Year. And while quarterback selections Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) and J.J.

Three dark-horse contenders for 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

10 NFL defensive rookies you won't be able to take your eyes off

NFL executives address Patriots drafting QB Drake Maye over trading down

The best seasons by NFL undrafted rookies

The '100 catches in an NFL season' quiz

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Justin Fields wouldn't be the first QB to return kicks: A look back at multi-positional weapons throughout NFL history

While the idea of any NFL team using a QB as a returner sounds outlandish, it isn't novel.

Steelers RB discusses wild potential role for Justin Fields

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'NFL QBs with the most rushing yards in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 39 minutes ago

Dark-horse contenders for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Three dark-horse contenders for 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Here are three dark-horse candidates for 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

NFL executives believe Broncos HC Sean Payton, QB Bo Nix are great match

NFL executives address Patriots drafting QB Drake Maye over trading down

Patrick Mahomes explains when he knew the Chiefs were the NFL’s new villain

The best seasons by NFL undrafted rookies

The 'QBs drafted in the top 10 to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

Georgia Bulldogs News / Yardbarker / 16 minutes ago

Giants trade up to select QB in 2025 mock draft

Giants trade up to select QB Daniel Jones' replacement in 2025 mock draft

One analyst believes the franchise will go to great lengths to find Jones' replacement in next April's NFL Draft.

Giants' Jones addresses team's reported interest in drafting a QB

Giants WR shares confidence in holdout being 'resolved soon'

NFC East check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Highest-paid NFL players' quiz

Darvin Ham News / Yardbarker / 26 minutes ago

Darvin Ham expected to make swift return to coaching

Darvin Ham could make swift return to coaching an NBA team

It would appear that Ham has admirers around the league.

Lakers fire HC Darvin Ham after disappointing season

Charles Barkley defends Darvin Ham: 'Lakers suck because of the players'

Lakers' chances of landing Tyronn Lue not considered 'realistic'

The worst NBA contracts of all time

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 50 minutes ago

NFC West check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

Here's a look at the most and least upgraded position groups for each NFC West team.

Rams GM drops intriguing Aaron Donald hint

Falcons trying to replicate Rams’ success with drafting pass rushers

10 NFL defensive rookies you won't be able to take your eyes off

The best small-school quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'Most receiving yards as a rookie for every team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 28 minutes ago

All-Pro LB explains why he spurned 49ers for Cowboys in free agency

His addition was a must-need signing for the Cowboys.

Cowboys to unsurprisingly decline fifth-year option on Trey Lance

Cowboys CB sends NFL warning with return of former interceptions leader

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott provides significant update on contract negotiations

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'Dallas Cowboys with 1,000 receiving yards in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 39 minutes ago

Insider sounds alarms about Russell Wilson's flop with Broncos

Insider sounds alarms about how Steelers' Russell Wilson flopped with Broncos

It seems like the one-year marriage between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson was even rockier than outsiders thought.

Wilson named 'big winner' of NFL Draft

Steelers RB discusses wild potential role for Justin Fields

Five NFL players with the most to prove after teams declined their fifth-year option

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Most career NFL passing yards' quiz

Tyronn Lue News / Yardbarker / 30 minutes ago

Lakers' chances for HC Tyronn Lue not considered 'realistic'

Lakers' chances of landing Tyronn Lue not considered 'realistic'

The Los Angeles Lakers need a new head coach, but swiping Tyronn Lue from their local rival probably isn't going to be an option.

Ranking LeBron James' NBA head coaches, from worst to best

Lakers fire HC Darvin Ham after disappointing season

LeBron James 'could push' to reunite with former head coach

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Doc, Giannis contradict each other on star's injury

Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo contradict each other on star's injury

Are Giannis Antetokounmpo and his head coach on the same page?

Watch: Bucks' Patrick Beverley won't let reporter interview him for absurd reason

Pacers ride bench to first playoff series win in 10 years

Unlikely heroes key closeout win for Pacers in Game 6 vs. Bucks

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'Winning coach from every NBA Finals' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Executives seem split on Jets drafting Olu Fashanu over playmaker

NFL executives seem somewhat torn about the Jets' decision to move down a spot in the 2024 draft to make Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu the 11th overall pick.

Jermaine Johnson II discusses Jets' Super Bowl goal after tough season

Why Johnson II campaigned for Jets to draft QB Jordan Travis

Three offseason moves the Jets must make

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / 16 minutes ago

Patrick Mahomes explains when he knew the Chiefs were the NFL’s new villain

Mahomes has accepted that he and the Chiefs are the new villains of the NFL.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes already made bold guarantee for Super Bowl LIX

Insider explains when Chiefs, Travis Kelce could part ways

Chiefs decline struggling wide receiver's fifth-year option

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 19 minutes ago

Rangers center discusses playoff showdown vs. former team

Rangers' Vincent Trocheck downplays second-round showdown with former team

New York Rangers star Vincent Trocheck insists that his team's second-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes means little despite previously playing for the franchise.

Lindgren brothers still not on speaking terms after Ryan's Rangers swept Charlie's Capitals

Hurricanes restrict ticket sales for series against Rangers

Hurricanes take important step for stability in prospect development

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

Despite boasting defending champs, Ford brings up the rear in NASCAR

Ford’s struggles this season in the Cup Series are well-documented, but if you look deeper into the Xfinity and Truck Series, you’ll see a much bigger problem brewing.

How Denny Hamlin became the kryptonite of NASCAR's most talented driver

With Dover win, Ryan Truex proves he deserves a full-time NASCAR ride

Week 11 NASCAR power rankings: Cup Series leader races to the top

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The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 20 minutes ago

Three offseason moves the Dolphins must make

The Dolphins have already agreed to terms with OBJ, but they must make three more moves to avoid another one-and-done playoff appearance.

Dolphins owner turns down multibillion-dollar offer for control of team

Dolphins add another star playmaker on offense

Bills become latest team to try to fix talented, unproductive wide receiver

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'NFL leaders in touchdowns' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / 20 minutes ago

Sixers could reunite with All-Star forward during offseason

Sixers could reunite with All-Star forward during the offseason

Could the Philadelphia 76ers reunite with old friend Jimmy Butler this summer?

Knicks guard joins NBA royalty in closeout win against 76ers

Lakers fire HC Darvin Ham after disappointing season

Ranking LeBron James' NBA head coaches, from worst to best

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The '1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Longtime coach compares Patriots' Drake Maye to two legends

The longtime coach heaped a ton of praise on the Patriots' new signal-caller.

NFL executives address Patriots drafting QB Drake Maye over trading down

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett 'excited' to compete against No. 3 pick Drake Maye

Former Patriots QB shares Drake Maye recommendations

Tom Brady: Career retrospective

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 28 minutes ago

Pro Bowl CB reminisces on Super Bowl memories after Dolphins' big addition

Jalen Ramsey is reuniting with Odell Beckham Jr. 27 months after the pair helped lead the Rams to a victory in Super Bowl LVI.

Dolphins add another star playmaker on offense

Dolphins owner turns down multibillion-dollar offer for control of team

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

The 'NFL leaders in touchdowns' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Lakers fire HC Darvin Ham after disappointing season

Darvin Ham is out of L.A. after just two years on the bench.

Ranking LeBron James' NBA head coaches, from worst to best

Charles Barkley defends Darvin Ham: 'Lakers suck because of the players'

Draymond Green predicts LeBron James' next team

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'Most career NBA games played' quiz

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 29 minutes ago

Yankees legend John Sterling shares one retirement regret

Yankees legend John Sterling shares one regret about retirement decision

Yankees icon John Sterling opened up about his decision to retire after the season had already gotten underway.

Yankees' Aaron Judge addresses offensive woes creeping into May

Yankees' Nestor Cortes off to frigid start

Former Yankees infielder rips team after loss to Orioles

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 25 minutes ago

NFL media check-in: Who's out, in and staying on TV

Here is a look at key additions and departures for NFL's media rights holders four months before the 2024 regular season begins.

ESPN producer gives update on Patrick Beverley snub controversy

Five NFL players with the most to prove after teams declined their fifth-year option

NFL executives address Patriots drafting QB Drake Maye over trading down

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NFL News / Yardbarker / 2 minutes ago

Top free-agent WRs still available after Odell Beckham, Chase Claypool signings

As teams begin to fill out their roster in preparation for OTAs and mini-camp, it’s likely several other receivers find new homes soon.

Bills become latest team to try to fix talented, unproductive wide receiver

Dolphins owner turns down multibillion-dollar offer for control of team

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New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / 13 minutes ago

NFL executives address Patriots drafting QB Drake Maye over trading down

Not everybody thinks the New England Patriots should have selected QB Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett 'excited' to compete against No. 3 pick Drake Maye

The Commanders' pre-draft QB rankings may surprise you

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo open to a reunion with Tom Brady

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / 52 minutes ago

ESPN producer responds to Patrick Beverley snub controversy

ESPN producer gives update on Patrick Beverley snub controversy

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley apologized for his petty postgame behavior following Thursday's postseason elimination at the hands of the Indiana Pacers.

Watch: Bucks' Patrick Beverley won't let reporter interview him for absurd reason

Watch: Bucks' Patrick Beverley throws basketball at Pacers fan

Unlikely heroes key closeout win for Pacers in Game 6 vs. Bucks

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The 'Most points in a playoff game by team' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago

NFL executives believe Broncos HC Sean Payton, QB Bo Nix are great match

A couple of unnamed NFL executives aren't as down as some regarding the Broncos' decision to select Bo Nix as the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Insider predicts if Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix will start

AFC West check-in: Most, least improved position groups post-draft

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Second QB selected in the NFL Draft' quiz