With Bryce Huff trade, 49ers continue re-making defense in Robert Saleh's image
If Saleh can jumpstart Huff back closer to his 2023 levels, the Niners will have options to create havoc up front.
(Jun 3 -- ESPN)

Myth or reality? Examining the 'Madden curse' through the past 10 cover stars
The alleged curse on players who feature on the cover of the iconic NFL game is well known, but has it actually had merit over the past decade?
(Jun 3 -- ESPN)

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider reports Broncos RB RJ Harvey is seeing "ample work" in the team's passing offense.
In Denver OTAs, Harvey -- a second round selection in the 2025 draft -- "has been given ample work in the passing game as he prepares for the kind of multifaceted responsibilities required of running backs in Payton's offense," Kosmider said. "The early returns have been promising, with the obvious caveat that he hasn't yet put on pads and been asked to stonewall a blitzing linebacker." Bo Nix, who checked down frequently during his time at Oregon and in his rookie season with Denver, said Harvey has impressed as a pass catcher out of the backfield. "You know he can run the ball," Nix said, "but I think it's the other things that he's (already) showing. Just the routes, (his) suddenness and quickness in his hands." Broncos running backs combined for a 22 percent target share in 2024, the fifth highest rate in the NFL. Harvey is shaping up as a potential stud in PPR formats.
(Jun 3 -- NBC Sports)

2025 Cowboys game-by-game predictions: Is there a path to playoffs for Dallas?
With QB Dak Prescott returning and some reinforcements, can the 2025 Cowboys make the playoffs? We break down their season week by week.
(Jun 3 -- FOX Sports)

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said he expects Jayden Daniels to make "a big jump" in 2025.
Daniels has once again impressed Washington coaches and teammates with unmatched work ethic this offseason, following his outstanding 2024 rookie campaign, which included 25 passing scores and six rushing touchdowns. Only five quarterbacks had a higher EPA per play than Daniels. "Just watching him move around, he's not thinking as much, he's playing fast and letting his natural gifts kind of take over, and that's what we want to see," Kingsbury said during Washington OTAs. Daniels has delivered the ball accurately and on time in offseason practices, just as he did through much of his rookie season. "He can make every throw, he's comfortable, he knows where the ball should go," said Deebo Samuel, who was traded from the 49ers to the Commanders this spring. "He's very smart." The mobile Daniels has every chance to be the QB1 overall in fantasy football this season.
(Jun 3 -- NBC Sports)