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Inside the Vikings' creative plan that saved J.J. McCarthy's lost rookie season

A knee injury kept the No. 10 pick off the field, but McCarthy spent the season preparing in unique ways to be the 2025 starter.

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NFL NATION

What to expect in Mike Vrabel's first Patriots training camp

Former NFL center Ben Jones gives a glimpse of how Vrabel conducts training camp.

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Cowboys storylines: Tyler Smith's contract, Luke Schoonmaker's role

Here are things to consider as the Cowboys ready to open camp, and Micah Parsons' contract is not one of them.

'We should lead [the NFL] in interceptions': Texans secondary hungry for more

Houston's fourth-year cornerback believes the secondary will lead the NFL in interceptions by at least 10.

FLAG CHAMPIONSHIPS

Brysen Wright makes unreal one-handed grab for a Jags TD

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Calexico Cowboys extend lead on Roberta De La Pena's sweet pick-six

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GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON

Five overreactions before 2025 NFL season: Commanders win NFC East? Chiefs lose AFC West?

Is the Bucs QB destined for a massive new contract? Will the Commanders own the NFC East? We're judging offseason overreactions.

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AFC North: Ravens to three-peat? Rodgers to snap Tomlin's playoff skid?

The division is loaded with intrigue and talent, from Lamar Jackson to Joe Burrow and, now, Aaron Rodgers.

REIGNING CHAMPS GETTING THEIR BLING

Eagles reveal flashy Super Bowl ring

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THE BEST IN THE GAME

Ranking the NFL's best players at every position: Execs pick the top 10 at QB, WR, CB

Once again, we asked execs, coaches and scouts to name their top 10 at each position in the NFL.

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FANTASY FOOTBALL

Why Drake Maye can be a top-10 QB in 2025

Why Drake Maye is in position to take the next step in Year 2.

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Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike underwent surgery for a torn ACL and is out for the season, per Detroit HC Dan Campbell.

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WR Mack Hollins, TE Austin Hooper, OT Vederian Lowe and LB Jahlani Tavai are opening camp on active/PUP list. Meanwhile, CB Carlton Davis III, S Josh Minkins and WR Jeremiah Webb are on active/non-football list. This means they are not yet cleared to practice, but that can change at any time. Not seeing WR Stefon Diggs on either list suggests he's cleared for Day 1 of camp.

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