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TAMPA ― Former Bucs receiver Mike Williams has died from injuries suffered in a construction accident, according to a Buffalo television station.He was 36.A fourth-round pick out of Syracuse in 2010, Williams burst onto the scene with 964 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. That made him an NFL Pepsi Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist.Williams played only four seasons with Tampa Bay before playing ...

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 paying Trey Sermon.OK, OK, you get it.The question for the 49ers isn’t whether they can afford to pay Nick Bosa but if they want to pay the ...

Tony Romo proudly wore silver and blue during his 13 seasons as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. But entering his seventh season with CBS, one which will end with his calling the Super Bowl, Romo sounds as if he’s bleeding Eagles green.Like just about every NFL analyst, Romo loves Jalen Hurts and is high on the Eagles entering the 2023 season. But he was also one of the few who predicted the ...

READY FOR TAKEOFF? It isn’t often that a team with the longest active playoff drought in the sport becomes the most fascinating one in the league in the span of one short offseason, but that’s what has happened to the Jets with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. He gives them instant credibility and a quarterback who has four MVP awards; they give him a place to play after it became clear the Packers ...

With the regular season finally coming up, the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.Not much has changed since the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart early in training camp.Here’s a look at the starters and backups as the Vikings prepare to start their quest toward a Super Bowl.OFFENSEQuarterbacksStarter: ...

It’s never been a secret that the offensive side of the ball has been Rams head coach Sean McVay’s baby. A vaunted offensive tactician, the Rams have typically spent more capital – whether in the draft, free agency or trade market – on that side of the ball.So when looking at the Rams’ 2023 youthful roster, it isn’t much of a surprise that most of the veterans are on offense. But that doesn’t mean ...

Mike LaFleur and Sean McVay go way back.Well, far back for 30-somethings.LaFleur was on the periphery of the NFL coaching incubator that was the Washington staff about a decade ago, and he eventually became a part of the same coaching tree.So when McVay was searching for a new offensive coordinator this offseason, he turned to a familiar name.LaFleur, 36, is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers ...

FRISCO — Cowboys safety Jaylon Kearse may not have the master’s degree in business that team owner Jerry Jones brandishes or decades of high-stakes negotiation experience. When it comes, however, to someday paying hybrid linebacker Micah Parsons, Kearse may be on to something.His approach is simple and to the point.And certain to work.“Give him the checkbook,” Kearse said Monday with a smile. “Just ...

As the season nears and the year-over-year progress of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields continues to be measured, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy considered what he wants the passing attack to look like when the curtain lifts for the opener against the Green Bay Packers.After months of watching Fields grow in his understanding of the Bears system, after confirming Fields’ increased knowledge ...

Pay the man.Simply put, that’s what the Carolina Panthers need to do with edge rusher Brian Burns, who is suddenly playing a bit of hardball in his contract negotiations.After a summer of Burns showing up for every training camp practice and meeting, the two-time Pro Bowler hasn’t worked out with the team at either of its past two practices. He’s still going to meetings and still showing up at the ...