Jacob Robinson
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I write the world's largest NFL newsletter for The Athletic.
I write the world's largest NFL newsletter for The Athletic.
The last time we saw Derek Carr, with whom the Saints went 5-5 in 2024:
April 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The last time we saw Derek Carr, with whom the Saints went 5-5 in 2024:
April 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The NFL has not banned the tush push.
Here are the three rule changes for 2025:
Here are the three rule changes for 2025:
April 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The NFL has not banned the tush push.
Here are the three rule changes for 2025:
Here are the three rule changes for 2025:
Reminder: Last week, Stanford fired their head coach after a bullying investigation.
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March 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Reminder: Last week, Stanford fired their head coach after a bullying investigation.
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If his older brother Dalvin is any indication, expect to see James Cook in pads come August.
When Dalvin was in a similar situation as a Viking, he showed up for the team's offseason activities and was rewarded for that, receiving a five-year, $63 million extension a few weeks later.
When Dalvin was in a similar situation as a Viking, he showed up for the team's offseason activities and was rewarded for that, receiving a five-year, $63 million extension a few weeks later.
Brandon Beane doesn’t see a contract extension for James Cook “anytime soon.”
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Brandon Beane doesn't see a contract extension for James Cook "anytime soon"
The Bills have extended several players this offseason, getting cornerback Christian Benford, defensive end Greg Rousseau, linebacker Terrel Bernard and wide receiver Khalil Shakir on long-term deals.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If his older brother Dalvin is any indication, expect to see James Cook in pads come August.
When Dalvin was in a similar situation as a Viking, he showed up for the team's offseason activities and was rewarded for that, receiving a five-year, $63 million extension a few weeks later.
When Dalvin was in a similar situation as a Viking, he showed up for the team's offseason activities and was rewarded for that, receiving a five-year, $63 million extension a few weeks later.
Who is Cam Ward, the expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft?
Here's what you should know about the next great quarterback prospect, via @theathletic.bsky.social (no paywall)👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
Here's what you should know about the next great quarterback prospect, via @theathletic.bsky.social (no paywall)👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
Scoop City: Cam Ward's remarkable journey to QB1
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March 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Who is Cam Ward, the expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft?
Here's what you should know about the next great quarterback prospect, via @theathletic.bsky.social (no paywall)👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
Here's what you should know about the next great quarterback prospect, via @theathletic.bsky.social (no paywall)👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...
The NFL's compensatory pick system is how the Patriots landed Tom f-ing Brady. It's why the Vikings hold an extra third-round pick this year.
Today, I explored how it works: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Today, I explored how it works: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
How NFL Draft compensatory picks work, plus four QB situations
You might be wondering how the NFL’s compensatory pick system works. No? What if I told you the Patriots used one to draft Mike Vrabel? No, that was the Steelers. The Pats used one of theirs on ...
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March 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The NFL's compensatory pick system is how the Patriots landed Tom f-ing Brady. It's why the Vikings hold an extra third-round pick this year.
Today, I explored how it works: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Today, I explored how it works: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Today in my free NFL newsletter (subscribe today):
- Brick Johnson's role reduced by the New York Jets?
- Eight other takeaways from the early days of free agency
- Brick Johnson's role reduced by the New York Jets?
- Eight other takeaways from the early days of free agency
Nine takeaways from Day 1 of NFL free agency, including what’s next for Seahawks, Vikings
Inside: Nine things you should know about the first wave of free-agent signings, plus the best short-term rentals still available. Let’s jump in.
This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic&#...
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March 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Today in my free NFL newsletter (subscribe today):
- Brick Johnson's role reduced by the New York Jets?
- Eight other takeaways from the early days of free agency
- Brick Johnson's role reduced by the New York Jets?
- Eight other takeaways from the early days of free agency
The Ravens also officially received the maximum of four compensatory picks in this year's draft today:
Round 4 (No. 136)
Round 5 (No. 176)
Round 6 (No. 210)
Round 6 (No. 212)
Round 4 (No. 136)
Round 5 (No. 176)
Round 6 (No. 210)
Round 6 (No. 212)
JUST IN: DeAndre Hopkins is signing with the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal that can be worth up to $6 million, sources confirm to @diannarussini.bsky.social and Jeff Zrebiec.
March 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The Ravens also officially received the maximum of four compensatory picks in this year's draft today:
Round 4 (No. 136)
Round 5 (No. 176)
Round 6 (No. 210)
Round 6 (No. 212)
Round 4 (No. 136)
Round 5 (No. 176)
Round 6 (No. 210)
Round 6 (No. 212)
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March 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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With Darnold signing in Seattle, the next domino is Aaron Rodgers. Giants or Steelers?
March 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
With Darnold signing in Seattle, the next domino is Aaron Rodgers. Giants or Steelers?
The Athletic Football Show's live stream has been top notch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxdE...
March 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Athletic Football Show's live stream has been top notch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxdE...
Tell me more about how quickly NFL teams work out agreements with free agents. It really comes just minutes after they are legally allowed to begin contacting the agents of these players?
March 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tell me more about how quickly NFL teams work out agreements with free agents. It really comes just minutes after they are legally allowed to begin contacting the agents of these players?
The most obvious but least exciting result here.
Stefon Diggs is now the best receiver available, per The Athletic’s top 150.
Stefon Diggs is now the best receiver available, per The Athletic’s top 150.
The Buccaneers have agreed to a new contract with receiver Chris Godwin, per source.
March 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The most obvious but least exciting result here.
Stefon Diggs is now the best receiver available, per The Athletic’s top 150.
Stefon Diggs is now the best receiver available, per The Athletic’s top 150.
If the conversation in Seattle was either Smith or Darnold, a third-round pick AND an offensive line, the trade makes sense, right?
Can you imagine what Sam Darnold would have looked like behind the 2024 Seahawks offensive line and in the 2024 Seahawks offensive system?!
March 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
If the conversation in Seattle was either Smith or Darnold, a third-round pick AND an offensive line, the trade makes sense, right?
Chris Boswell and the #Steelers lead Week 11's risers and fallers on @theathletic.bsky.social.
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Scoop City: Risers and fallers after Week 11
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November 18, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Chris Boswell and the #Steelers lead Week 11's risers and fallers on @theathletic.bsky.social.
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