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Will 13 personnel drive NFL offenses in 2026? Barnwell goes deep on the Rams' innovative change

The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?

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Why playing in two NFL-type systems has Carson Beck ahead of many rookie QBs

Beck knows how to call a cadence and take snaps under center, while many other rookie QBs don't.

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Why Broncos are hoping mix of youth and veterans can unlock some tight end production

Denver's tight end production has lagged for years, but they hope new faces can improve their biggest weakness.

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Latest buzz on Vikings' search for a new GM

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Heading into OTAs, here are 10 takeaways from Jets' offseason so far

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Which Raiders rookies have best chance to make an immediate impact?

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Three questions facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens

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READY TO MAKE SOME NOISE?

Rich Eisen stuns with his Cowboys ranking

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OFFSEASON CHATTER

Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answers for 10 lingering offseason questions

Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.

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Troy Aikman to Josh Allen: Try to not put so much on your shoulders

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A HEARTWARMING EXPERIENCE

How Saquon Barkley's youth camp became the experience of a lifetime for a fan

Barkley made sure that Mikey Ash, an Eagles fan with a rare genetic disorder, got the chance to score a touchdown at his youth camp.

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THE NEW CLASS

The non-Round 1 impact rookies: Yates lists 20 sleepers who will play big roles in 2026

We picked out Day 2 and Day 3 NFL draft picks who could contribute right away, including R Mason Thomas and Antonio Williams.

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SCHEDULE RELEASE

What Troy Aikman expects from Broncos-Chiefs looking ahead to Week 1

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What to know ahead of Thursday's full 2026 NFL schedule release

Seahawks will open a season that features nine international games. Come back for bold predictions.

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