How the Jonathan Taylor saga can impact the value of RBs. 'That's just how the market goes'The Texans coaching staff would normally at this time of year be poring over film searching for ways to stop Jonathan Taylor. Instead, the Colts' All-Pro running back, who ...

It didn’t take long Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium to see why Lamar Jackson gave the nickname “Joystick” to rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers.On the third play of the Ravens’ second possession against the Houston Texans, Flowers, the 22nd overall draft pick out of Boston ...

Keep an eye on the ambitious, free-spending Super Bowl contender that just created the most 2023 cap space in the league, is known for splashy midseason moves and has one or two obvious positions that could use significant improvement.Or put another way: Never ...

After the Chicago Bears laid an egg in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers, boy, do readers have questions. As he does every week, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs opens the mailbag and takes a crack at answering them.I think Ryan Poles along with Luke Getsy ...

5-7 minutes 9/5/2023While the conversation about NFL contract extensions has largely centered around the running back position in recent weeks, it's a veteran wide receiver who has risen to the forefront of the discussion with the start of the season just days ...

The 49ers are still paying Dee Ford.They can pay Nick Bosa.The 49ers are still paying Trey Lance, whom they traded last month.They can pay Nick Bosa.The 49ers are still paying Jimmie Ward, who now plays for the Texans.They can pay Nick Bosa.The 49ers are still ...

8/30/2023Tuesday’s “First Call” has some advice for young Pittsburgh Steelers from a former rival of the club. A number of ex-Steelers and Pitt Panthers didn’t survive NFL cutdown day. And we look at how the success of the Steelers draft class ended up influencing ...

The Texans once considered trading back from No. 15 overall in the 2022 draft.They’d already traded back from No. 13. Three straight teams selected three wideouts, and general manager Nick Caserio picked up the phone. The Eagles agreed to move up two spots, and ...

28-35 minutes 8/29/2023C.J. Stroud is officially the Week 1 starter for the Texans. He began taking all the first-team reps in practice on Aug. 5. He started in all three preseason games. But what did the No. 2 overall pick out of Ohio State reveal? What can be ...

Defense wins championships, and when the defense might need some help, a future Hall of Fame quarterback can help push a franchise to the Lombardi Trophy.Tom Brady was the missing piece for the Buccaneers when they demolished Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Super ...

3-3 minutes 8/30/2023A position group that appeared to be a strength for the Houston Texans during the offseason is facing considerable uncertainty as the team's 2023 opener approaches.According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Field Yates, Texans offensive ...

9-11 minutes 8/30/2023The Texans locker room had become so crowded in recent days with more than 90 players that equipment managers had to bring in makeshift lockers so the new signees could have a place to change.After Tuesday, there will no longer be a use for ...

Rochester Democrat and ChronicleThe Buffalo Bills’ initial 53-man roster has been released, but by no means is that the final iteration.But after Tuesday's cuts, a few notable players remained on the roster including Damar Hamlin, continuing his comeback after ...

Last week, The Athletic draft guru Dane Brugler teed up his preseason 2024 NFL Draft rankings. This week, Austin Mock released his projected win totals for every NFL team.The natural next step? Our first mock draft of the season.And, no surprise here, the quarterback ...

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