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1 week ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: So much to cover, from the George Pickens trade to Justin Tucker's release. That, plus a new-look Raiders team. Let's go. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Is Dallas the team to outsmart Pittsburgh? Yours for a third- and fifth-round pick: a 24-year-old deep-ball threat who, before an injury, ranked top-10 in receiving yards and yards per route run last season.
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3 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: Our final beat reporter mock draft, an update on the Kirk Cousins situation and how teams are trending before the draft begins tomorrow night. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. 📈 Trending 📉: Pre-draft risers and fallersHow is each team trending ahead of the draft? BetMGM's win totals offer perspective on where expectations are for each team.
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3 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: Draft guides for the mid-tier teams, why Dane Brugler's seven-round mock suggests a historic first round and Dianna's note on the Steelers' draft plans. Let's dive in before Kirk Cousins orders salad with double chicken , as the Falcons are reportedly engaging in trade talks. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox.
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3 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: The respite from Aaron Rodgers' headlines was shorter than we all hoped. More on that, plus Day 2 draft prospects to watch and draft guides for the Giants and Panthers. Let's go!This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox.
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4 weeks ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: Draft guides for AFC teams picking early, plus sharing a fascinating quote from Travis Hunter - and an even more fascinating quarterback take from a coach. Let's jump in. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Travis Hunter: Both ways or elseWhat would Travis Hunter choose if his future team forced him to pick between receiver or cornerback? " It's never playing football again," Hunter told CBS Sports.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: We're redrafting No. 1 picks from 2010 to 2020, explaining New Orleans' QB situation and hearing Caleb Williams' first impressions about Ben Johnson in Chicago. Let's get controversial!This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. The buildup to the NFL Draft is months in the making. By late January, mocks begin in earnest. February is for the combine. In March, we learn the implications of free agency.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: Meet five defensive players you should know, hear the latest trade rumors about the No. 1 pick, and learn why the NFL struggles to develop quarterbacks. Let's dive in before the Browns add another quarterback - this morning they signed Joe Flacco to a one-year deal worth $4 million, with up to $13 million in incentives. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: We unpack 25 years of data to see how often the first QB drafted is the best pro (hint: odds aren't great for Cam Ward). This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Quarterback draft historyI charted 25 years of data to answer this one question: How often does the first quarterback drafted become the best in that class?
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: A well-deserved break from your tax returns or refreshing your stock portfolio to unpack the five big remaining offseason questions, 2026 free agent class and say goodbye to legendary receiver Julio Jones. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Legend: Julio Jones officially retiresThere were high expectations of Julio Jones from day one. Rightfully so.
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1 month ago | 
nytimes.com | Jacob Robinson |Dianna Russini
Inside: Four things we can learn from last April, why a tush push ban feels inevitable and three stories you might've missed. Let's jump in. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic's NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. NFL Draft: Lessons from last yearIf these newsletters were handwritten, I'd have taken out a forest with today's wasted paper. It eventually got to a clean four lessons the 2024 draft can teach us about 2025. Let's dive in. 1.
