The Daily Briefing Friday, March 15, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Chargers have shipped WR KEENAN ALLEN to the Bears after more than a decade of loyal service.  Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com: The Chargers wanted to dump receiver Keenan Allen’s compensation package for 2024, and they did.   On Thursday night, they announced the trade that will send Allen…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, March 13, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO S JONATHAN OWENS is a Bear. Free agent safety Jonathan Owens is leaving the Green Bay Packers to sign a two-year deal with the rival Chicago Bears, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.   Owens, 28, played in all 17 games and made 11 starts for the Packers…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, March 12, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING The legal tampering period has started with a slew of blockbuster deals. At QB, the Falcons thrown big money at QB KIRK COUSINS for four years and in a less-noticed move the Raiders opt for QB GARDNER MINSHEW. And a whole bunch of running backs moved, most notably SAQUON BARKLEY to the…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, March 11, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears plans for an escape to Arlington Park are fading as they aspire to work out a deal with the City of Chicago for a new stadium.  Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com: The Bears are shifting their focus to remain in the City of Chicago with plans to build…

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The Daily Briefing Friday, March 8, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears have extended CB JAYLON JOHNSON.  Kevin Myers of ChicagoBears.com: The Bears on Thursday agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with cornerback Jaylon Johnson.   “We’re extremely excited to be able to keep Jaylon here for the next four years,” general manager Ryan Poles said. “He’s…

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The Daily Briefing Wednesday, March 6, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING Tags have been made.  Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com with the list: For tags applied to potential free agents, nine is the number.   And there’s nothing lucky about it, not for the players. More than one fourth of the league used in 2024 the device that keeps a player whose contract has…

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The Daily Briefing Tuesday, March 5, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC EAST   DALLAS QB DAK PRESCOTT isn’t going anywhere.  Saad Yousuf of The Athletic: Dak Prescott sounded like a player confident in his future with the Dallas Cowboys, the only team he’s played with since they selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.   “I’m definitely confident,”…

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The Daily Briefing Monday, March 4, 2024

THE DAILY BRIEFING Bryan DeArdo of CBSSports.com on a new proposal for the kickoff that we didn’t see coming.  Kickoffs from the plus 40-yard line, not the tradition 40-30 range in the scoring team’s own area.  Teams required to try short tactical kickoffs to avoid a touchback to the 35. NFL special teams coordinators have…

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NASCAR Information Sunday, March 10, 2024

NASCAR CUP SERIES STATS HIGHLIGHTS THIS SEASON Last 11 winners: Christopher Bell 2, Ryan Blaney 2, William Byron 2, Kyle Larson 2, AJ Allmendinger 1, Ross Chastain 1 & Daniel Suárez 1 Last 2 races won by drivers ending 5-race winless streak – Ryan Blaney has a 5-race winless streak Phoenix 3/24 Christopher Bell Phoenix…

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NASCAR Bristol Sunday, March 10, 2024

Bristol NASCAR Cup Series Stats Highlights Christopher Bell: 2 Straight Bristol top 5 finishes Chris Buescher: 2 Straight Bristol top 5 finishes William Byron: Finished 9th or better last 3 Bristol races – Finished 3rd twice Denny Hamlin: 2023 Bristol winner – Finished 9th or better last 3 Bristol races Kyle Larson: Finished 6th or…

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