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Dark-horse MVP candidates

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Dark-horse MVP candidates

Has the era of the non-QB MVP passed forever? Maybe not. Judy Battista identifies eight sneaky picks to take home the NFL's highest on-field recognition in her early preview of 2024's MVP race.

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NFL announces 2024 class of Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

Ed Policy named Packers' next chairman, president and CEO, to take over for Mark Murphy in 2025

Niners QB Brock Purdy 'looks like the guy' in San Francisco entering third season

Eagles OT Lane Johnson: 'We have to go prove things and are eager to do so'

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Ex-Colts LB Shaquille Leonard 'waiting on that opportunity' to play in 2024, but at peace with career

Case Keenum excited to see what Stefon Diggs can do with Texans: 'He hasn't lost a step'

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THE INSIDERS

Walsh: Calijah Kancey looks destined to have breakout season in 2024 | 'The Insiders'

Charlotte City Council approves $800m renovation plan for Panthers Bank of America Stadium

Ruiz: 2024 Cardinals remind me a lot of 2022 Rams heading into season | 'The Insiders'

City of Charlotte approves $800M stadium-renovation proposal for Panthers | 'The Insiders'

Baldinger reacts to Reuter's All-Rookie Team projections on offense | 'The Insiders'

Pelissero: Jaguars' new Jacksonville stadium expected to open in 2028 | 'The Insiders'

Condon: Rookie Jermaine Burton has drawn rave reviews in Cincy so far | 'The Insiders'

Cardinals TE Trey McBride joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on June 25

Ross reacts to Battista's Top 8 dark-horse MVP candidates for '24 | 'The Insiders'

Wolfe: Anthony Richardson 'slinging 60-yard passes' in Colts practices | 'The Insiders'

Pelissero: Caleb Williams has yet to sign rookie contract

Eagles OT Lane Johnson joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on June 24

Dales: 2024 presents more pressure for Josh Allen than any other year in his career | 'The Insiders'

Wolfe: Tagovailoa taking on new nickname of 'Skinny Tua' in '24 offseason | 'The Insiders'

Dales: Jordan Love 'can actually change the call at the line of scrimmage' entering 2024 | 'The Insiders'

Vikings DB Camryn Bynum joins 'The Insiders' to talk about how he's connecting football with the Philippines

Rams DB Quentin Lake joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on June 21

Trevor Lawrence shares his mindset after signing $275M extension with Jaguars

Jackie Davidson talks role with Bucs in exclusive interview on 'The Insiders'

Dales: Colts have 'one of the most fascinating players' to watch in 2024 training camp | 'The Insiders'

Condon: Joe Burrow looking 'bigger and stronger than in years past' | 'The Insiders'

Ravens safety Marcus Williams joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on June 20

Gerald McCoy discusses storylines that excite him ahead of '24 season | 'The Insiders'

Future coaching and GM candidates to watch | 'The Insiders'

LB Travon Walker joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview on June 18

UPCOMING

280 teams qualified for the first-of-its-kind NFL Flag Championships

NFL announces training camp reporting dates, locations for all 32 teams for 2024 season

HBO, NFL Films announce 'Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North'

With fresh foundation set, EA Sports strives for new heights in 'Madden NFL 25'

Peak excitement at EA Sports with college football rejoining Madden in gaming universe

NFL Network to carry 21 live preseason games

NFL set to host annual Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit

Bears, Matt Eberflus optimistic about starring role on 'Hard Knocks': 'We have a good thing going here'

Niners RB Christian McCaffrey to appear on cover of 'Madden NFL 25'

Pittsburgh selected as host site for 2026 NFL Draft

Toyota named presenting partner of NFL Flag tournaments across the U.S. in an inclusive effort to offer football to all

NFLPA working to finalize proposal to overhaul offseason workout program

Roger Goodell addresses potential 18-game schedule, private equity in ownership at Spring League Meeting

Australia among countries NFL scouting to host future international games

Bears to be featured for first time on 'Hard Knocks' training camp edition

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers feeling 'really good' coming off torn Achilles, embraces pressure entering 2024

Netflix, Skydance Sports team up for definitive documentary series chronicling Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys

HBO, NFL Films, Skydance Sports and the New York Giants announce 'Hard Knocks Offseason with the New York Giants'

Netflix will be the home to live NFL games this Christmas Day

2024 NFL season: Day 3 rookies who could compete for starter snaps in Year 1

STATE OF THE FRANCHISE

State of the Cleveland Browns: Will healthy Deshaun Watson help build on team's stunning 2023 success?

State of the New Orleans Saints: Playoffs or bust in 2024? Derek Carr, Dennis Allen must end dry spell

State of the Carolina Panthers: Signs of progress needed from Bryce Young in Year 2

State of the 2024 Atlanta Falcons: All eyes on Kirk Cousins as new era begins

State of the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Can Baker Mayfield lead a deeper playoff run?

State of the 2024 Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams should lead well-rounded roster to playoffs in Year 1

State of the 2024 Detroit Lions: Super Bowl window wide open after last season's breakthrough

State of the 2024 Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love and Co. ready for a title run?

State of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings: When does J.J. McCarthy take over? Will overhauled pass rush lift D?

State of the 2024 Dallas Cowboys: Will Dak Prescott, Mike McCarthy shake past playoff failures?

State of the 2024 Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels must show he has what it takes to succeed

State of the 2024 New York Giants: Brian Daboll, Daniel Jones under pressure to get back to playoffs

State of the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles: Super Bowl or bust after last season's stunning collapse?

State of the 2024 San Francisco 49ers: Super Bowl remains tantalizingly within reach

State of the 2024 Los Angeles Rams: Puka Nacua and Co. ready to press further into the postseason?

State of the 2024 Arizona Cardinals: New intrigue with Marvin Harrison Jr. joining Kyler Murray

State of the 2024 Seattle Seahawks: Can new regime get Geno Smith, defense back to winning form?

PRIDE MONTH

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Club Q: Stronger Together

Trey McBride's draft night journey to the NFL

NFL Pride: Football is for everyone

R.K. Russell on his most memorable NFL sack, involvement with NFL Pride

Jen and Kate McBride share stories of son's journey to becoming NFL TE

National Coming Out Day: Lya Vallat

NFL Pride: MJ Acosta-Ruiz on importance of allyship

Ryan O'Callaghan shares his experiences being a formerly closeted NFL player

Jeff Rohrer: Trailblazer

GLAAD VP of Communications and Talent Anthony Ramos on what is spirit day

Carl Nassib announces partnership with The Trevor Project for Pride Month

Carl Nassib discusses the significance of coming out

Pioli on work of Ryan O'Callaghan Foundation in supporting LGBTQ+ athletes

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Sarah Kate Ellis provides coaching tips for creating safe environment for LGBTQ+ athletes

'The Rainbow Dads' join 'NFL Total Access' for National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day: Stevie Johnson

Browns fullback Johnny Stanton details his My Cause My Cleats | 'Split Ends'

Scott Pioli explains how his personal relationship with Ryan O'Callaghan helped save Ryan's life

DeAngelo Hall, Marc Ross praise Carl Nassib for decision to come out

Tamposi on Nassib coming out: 'This is why we need Pride month'

RK Russell talks about importance of NFL celebrating Spirit Day to support LGBTQ+ youth

ANALYSIS

2024 NFL All-Breakout Team, Offense: Bryce Young can bounce back; Bills will lean on young playmakers

2024 NFL season: One player to root for from each AFC team

2024 NFL season: One player to root for from each NFC team

Ranking eight NFL divisions by quarterback: AFC claims three of top four spots; NFC West at No. 2

2024 NFL season: Ten biggest remaining roster holes

The First Read: Exploring eight burning questions from second -- and final -- wave of NFL minicamps

Five biggest threats to break NFL single-season receiving record in 2024; Maxx Crosby for DPOY?

Best new QB-WR combos for 2024 NFL season: C.J. Stroud-Stefon Diggs among most promising duos

Which NFL players will improve in 2024? Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young among nine locks to rise

Make-or-break candidates: Tee Higgins, Dak Prescott among players at crossroads in 2024 NFL season

The First Read: Biggest questions hovering around NFL's first wave of mandatory minicamps

Projecting AFC South hierarchy for 2024 NFL season: Who will win rising division? Strengths/weaknesses?

2024 NFL season: Most likely to win first Super Bowl? Ranking 12 teams that lack Lombardi Trophy

2024 NFL offseason: Seven teams that significantly helped their quarterbacks -- and a few that didn't

Bold predictions for 2024 NFL season: Bears, Jets end playoff droughts; Chiefs three-peat!

NFL's most underappreciated players: Cowboys' Brandin Cooks, Eagles' Reed Blankenship among NFC picks

Bears, Eagles, Steelers among nine most improved teams ahead of 2024 NFL season

Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? Gardner Minshew or Aidan O'Connell? Predictions for two true QB battles

Biggest remaining offseason priority for each AFC team: QB1 for Raiders? WR help for Steelers?

NFL's top 10 most complete teams for 2024 season: 49ers robust; Browns, Jets could contend

2024 NFL season: 49ers, Ravens, Lions among teams most likely to replace Chiefs as Super Bowl champs

NFL QB Index: Way-too-early top 10 MVP candidates under center

Can Caleb Williams-led Bears live up to hype? Will Seahawks soar again behind hot defensive scheme?

2024 NFL season: Buccaneers, Cowboys among most vulnerable reigning division champions

Could Chargers, Rams make Super Bowl LIX an all-Los Angeles affair? Is Jared Goff worth $212 million?

WIN PROJECTIONS

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AFC North team win projections

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NFC East team win projections

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Bills and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives through CPR

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Vikes equipment manager Dennis Ryan retiring after 50 years

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Why Damar Hamlin is determined to make a comeback

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