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Projecting top NFL rookies in 10 stat categories: Who will lead in passing yards, total TDs and sacks?
Let's take a look at which first-year players -- from J.J. McCarthy to Jared Verse -- could put up huge numbers in 2024.
TOP HEADLINES
NFL NATION
From college 'YAC King' to guest at Aaron Rodgers' mansion, Jets rookie Malachi Corley isn't wasting time
Minutes after he was drafted, New York's newest receiver was convincing Rodgers to let him stay at his house during training camp.
'Speed, violence and finish': Nick Sorensen hopes to get 49ers defense back to being elite
The 49ers' D was good statistically last year, but Sorensen aims to make it great in his first year as coordinator.
FINDING LANDING SPOTS FOR VETERANS
Where 14 of the top remaining NFL free agents should sign -- and where one trade candidate could fit
Where should Michael Thomas, Ryan Tannehill and Justin Simmons sign? Who should trade for Tee Higgins? Let's find team fits for 15 players.
Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi's quest to help all the shelter dogs
FAN FAVORITE
'Keon's wearing my bracelet!': Bills' Coleman wears wristband mailed to him by young fan
The Bills rookie received friendship bracelets from a fan May 11, then wore them during the NFLPA Rookie Premiere pictures.
NFL EXPLORING CHANGES
What private equity ownership could look like in the NFL
A move to allow private equity firms to invest in NFL teams would represent a large shift in how the league has historically operated.
BOLD PREDICTIONS
Why the Jets -- yes, the Jets -- will win the Super Bowl this season
Elite defense? Improved offense? Aaron Rodgers back from injury? Things are lining up for New York to be a real Super Bowl title contender.
Greeny tells McAfee he's 'terrified' for the Jets season
ANDSCAPE
Andscape
Why Harrison Butker's commencement speech comments won't negatively impact his career
A FAMILIAR ROUTE
Qadir Ismail looks to become Ravens receiver like Super Bowl-champion father
After being invited to rookie minicamp, the undrafted free agent wide receiver was signed to Baltimore's 90-player roster.
Top Headlines
- Eagles' Parker, 31, retires after 9 NFL seasons
- Source: Higgins not expected at Bengals OTAs
- Sources: Broncos' Sanders tore Achilles in workout
- Source: Jefferson not at Vikes' OTAs amid talks
- Source: Embattled Rice attending Chiefs' OTAs
- Young 'doing fantastic' in Panthers' new offense
- How every rookie QB fits with new team
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Post-NFL draft trades, signings that should happen: 10 deals
Would the Titans trade a former first-round pick? Which team is the best fit for Jamal Adams? We projected 10 post-June 1 moves.
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Ranking NFL rookie year impact for non-Round 1 draft picks
We picked out players drafted on Days 2-3 of the 2024 draft who could make instant impacts as rookies, including Ja'Lynn Polk.
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2024 NFL offseason: Biggest remaining roster holes for all 32 teams
We're through free agency and the draft, so where does each team still need to improve? We picked the biggest hole on each NFL roster.
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Why the Jets, Aaron Rodgers will win the Super Bowl
Elite defense? Improved offense? Aaron Rodgers back from injury? Things are lining up for New York to be a real Super Bowl title contender.
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2024 NFL schedule quirks: Did league consider Taylor Swift?
The design of the 2024 NFL schedule has elicited a whole bunch of questions. Here's how the league answered them.
- Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
2024 NFL draft questions: Best rookies, bold predictions, more
Our experts weigh in on the 2024 NFL draft's biggest topics, from bold predictions to picks for Rookie of the Year.
