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The best summer signings in the NFL free agency era

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Teams spend their money in the spring, but important veteran additions occur every summer. Excluding 2011, when the lockout forced all free agents to wait until summer to sign, here are the most impactful summer additions in the NFL’s free agency era. (Note: quarterbacks are not included; we discussed late-offseason QB moves here.)   1 … Read more

Is the era of the star running back over? Barnwell answers eight questions on how the NFL got here

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Bill Barnwell, ESPN Staff WriterJul 13, 2023, 06:25 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell … Read more

Patrick Mahomes believes the NFL is in a ‘golden era’ for QBs

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When Tom Brady announced his retirement in February, the quarterback torch had officially been passed to a younger generation of top signal callers either in or about to enter their prime. Among the best of that group is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who, in a recent interview with Complex, stated that he believes … Read more