By Mike Florio The deal isn’t done yet. As far as anyone knows, it’s not close. But a Thursday afternoon social-media development does nothing to derail the momentum pointing toward a potential contract between the Patriots and receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins posted a photo on Instagram. It shows him in the Patriots locker room, with linebacker Matthew Judon. [more] Read … [Read more...] about DeAndre Hopkins posts photo with Matthew Judon from Patriots locker room
Jody Fortson, Shane Buechele sign exclusive rights tenders
By Charean Williams Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson and quarterback Shane Buechele signed their exclusive rights free agent tenders, according to the NFL personnel notice. Fortson appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Chiefs last season and caught nine passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He spent time on injured reserve with an elbow injury at the [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Jody Fortson, Shane Buechele sign exclusive rights tenders
Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced at receiver before Super Bowl
By Charean Williams Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire did not play in the postseason. The team activated him from injured reserve before Super Bowl LVII but made him inactive on game day. If Edwards-Helaire had played, though, he might have played receiver. “I practiced that week, the whole week,” Edwards-Helaire said, via Charles Goldman of USA Today. “I [more] … [Read more...] about Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced at receiver before Super Bowl
Joe Burrow on best QB: I don’t think there’s any argument, it’s Patrick Mahomes
By Myles Simmons The Chiefs and Bengals have played in the last two AFC Championship Games, with each team coming away with a narrow victory. At this point, quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, 27, and Joe Burrow, 26, look like they’re going to compete at the top of the conference for years to come. But for now, Burrow — probably [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow on best QB: I don’t think there’s any argument, it’s Patrick Mahomes
“Quarterback” trailer debuts
By Mike Florio Mark your calendar. Get someone’s password. (OK, don’t do that.) And get ready for the launch of Quarterback. It’s the first partnership between the NFL and Netflix. It will premiere on July 12. A lengthy trailer has emerged. It’s worth watching. It makes the show worth trying, too. The series delves into the lives of [more] Read more… … [Read more...] about “Quarterback” trailer debuts