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NFL.com names Kayvon Thibodeaux a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com lists New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux as one of his Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2022

Dieter Kurtenbach: Going to Trey Lance is a big bet for the 49ers, but he’s worth the gamble

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trey Lance might not be the quarterback that the 49ers want him to be. He might not take this team from good to great — the mandate that comes when you replace a quarterback like Jimmy Garoppolo.

Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022

Patrick Reusse: New bosses enjoy honeymoon as Vikings fans feed on ‘Evil Zim’ tales

MINNEAPOLIS — There was no skepticism from here over the Vikings' hire of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to run the football operation, not until he said that his goal was to lead the team in a "joyful pursuit of excellence.''

Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022

Staying ‘home’ with Seahawks was important for DK Metcalf during contract talks

RENTON, Wash. — Maybe it was as simple as this.

Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022

WATCH: UNC WR Josh Downs highlights vs. Virginia

Watch North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs put on a show last season against Virginia

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2022

WATCH: Boston College WR Zay Flowers highlights vs. Colgate

Watch Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers put up big numbers against Colgate last season

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 30, 2022

What Austin Ekeler sees as big upside to Chargers defensive front, an issue last year

LOS ANGELES — Only two teams were worse against the run last year than the Chargers, who spent considerable time and money in the offseason rebuilding their defense.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 29, 2022

Former Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe announces retirement

DENVER — Former Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe, who missed all of last year with Baltimore because of a hip injury, retired from the NFL on Friday.

The Denver Post · Jul 29, 2022

Black quarterbacks are still not viewed for their intellectual potential

For decades, Black quarterbacks have struggled to beat the bias against their intellectual gifts. Sadly, that's still true.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2022

Ex-NFL player charged with murder of girlfriend who went missing

Taylor Pomaski’s remains found in Texas last December after going missing six months earlier

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022