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Getty Images The 49ers crafted a gratuitous mystery when they moved from No. 12 to No. 3 in the 2021 draft, given that they knew they ran the board after Trevor Lawrence inevitably went to the Jaguars and Zach Wilson inevitably went to the Jets. More than a month later, coach Kyle Shanahan...

Getty Images Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore enters the final year of his contract. If he shows up for it. Gilmore has boycotted voluntary offseason workouts this year. The looming question, as noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com is whether Gilmore will be present on Monday for the mandatory...

Getty Images Nine days ago, Patriots quarterback Cam Newton suffered a slight bone bruise in his finger when he banged his hand against a helmet. On Monday, he could be back on the practice field. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that Newton returned to practice on Friday, and that he “threw the...

USA TODAY Sports Former NFL receiver Chris Hogan officially has started his career in a second pro sport. Hogan played on Saturday in the Premier Lacrosse League, at Gillette Stadium. “Honestly, the bus ride over that I had today, compared to my first NFL game, was the exact same feeling,”...

Getty Images The Jets worked out defensive back Obi Melifonwu this week, Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790 reports. Melifonwu has remained a free agent since the 49ers cut him April 30. The Raiders made Melifonwu a second-round choice out of Connecticut in 2017. His only five appearances with...

Getty Images The Pro Football Writers of America has selected the Buccaneers public relations staff as the 2021 winner of the Pete Rozelle Award. The Bucs were lauded for dealings with the media during a Super Bowl season that included the addition of high-profile free agent Tom Brady. The...

Getty Images Because the Patriots drafted Mac Jones at No. 15 overall, there’s an inevitability that he’ll become New England’s starter at some point in the near future. But as of now, Jones is learning the offense and competing with the other three QBs on the roster — Cam Newton, Brian Hoyer...

Getty Images When Patriots tight end Hunter Henry had to leave today’s practice, it was easy to be concerned, as Henry has a long injury history. But this time, there was nothing to be alarmed about. Henry had just a scare and did not suffer a serious injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL...

Getty Images When Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is asked about injured players, he usually points to the team’s injury report as the place to find such information. There are no injury reports for offseason workouts, which would usually mean little word on how players in New England are...

Getty Images No team has won consecutive Super Bowls since the Patriots in 2003 and 2004. The quarterback of that team is the quarterback of the next team that will try to do it. On Wednesday, Bucs quarterback Tom Brady explained to reporters the difficulty of winning back-to-back...

USA TODAY Sports The Browns won’t be the only team to practice with the Giants this summer. Per multiple reporters, New York head coach Joe Judge confirmed in his Thursday press conference that the team is planning to hold training camp practices with New England prior to the teams’ preseason...

Getty Images Giants offensive lineman Nate Solder missed only 13 games in his first nine NFL seasons. He missed all 16 games last season. Solder, 33, opted out of last season over COVID-19 concerns as he and his son, Hudson, are cancer survivors. Solder has not played a game since Dec. 29...

Getty Images The Saints may have found a veteran for their defensive backfield. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, New Orleans is bringing in Dre Kirkpatrick for a visit. Kirkpatrick most recently played for the Cardinals in 2020, appearing in 14 games and starting 11. He recorded three...

Getty Images The Patriots aren’t a short-list favorite to win Super Bowl LVI. A big bet, however, has prompted BetMGM to change New England’s odds. Via Sam Cooper of Yahoo Sports, a $10,000 wager on the Pats to get their fingerprints back on the Lombardi Trophy has caused BetMGM to shift the...

Getty Images The man who once said he’s not going to be the Alabama coach is going to keep being the Alabama coach. The school announced on Monday that Nick Saban has signed an extension through 2028. He’ll be 77 at the conclusion of that deal. The new contract adds five seasons to his...

Getty Images Many casual observers reacted to the new of the Julio Jones trade with surprise, especially since there had been a report from ESPN that the Falcons had a 2022 first-round pick on the table. The report was even repeated by the Falcons, who presumably would know whether it was or...

Getty Images Seven weeks ago tomorrow, the Falcons began their effort to find a post-June 1 trade partner for receiver Julio Jones. Five days into the period that would allow the contract to be moved at a manageable cap savings, there’s still no deal. There’s no deal because the Falcons still...

Getty Images Billionaires always get whatever they want. Almost. Falcons owner Arthur Blank wanted a first-round pick for receiver Julio Jones. He isn’t getting one. The Titans, as expected in league circles a week ago, are getting Jones for a second-round pick. It looks like the compromise...

Getty Images New England’s rookie quarterback had been winning widespread praise. Until he wasn’t. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones struggled after replacing Cam Newton as the top quarterback during Friday’s 11-on-11 OTA session. After Newton exited...

Getty Images The Patriots released fullback Dan Vitale last month and he says he won’t be looking for another place to play in 2021. In a post to his LinkedIn page, Vitale wrote that he feels “like my body is just ready to move on” from playing football. He noted that he majored in economics...