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The Philadelphia 76ers will visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, hoping to avoid their conferences’ play-in playoffs. Teams in seventh to tenth position compete in the tournament. Philadelphia (38-30) is the sixth seed in the East, and Phoenix (39-29) is in eighth place in the West. The Sixers opened a four-game West Coast trip with a 98-91 home victory over the Miami Heat on Monday. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 30 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, while Kelly Oubre Jr. finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks. Philadelphia has received a spark from center Mo Bamba, who…

Evan Brown, a former Detroit Lions offensive lineman, is moving on to his second new NFC West team in as many seasons. According to NFL Network, Brown has agreed to a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals worth $2.35 million. Brown played 24 games over two seasons with the Lions. He later joined the Seattle Seahawks, where he started 16 games as center this season. Brown has demonstrated his ability to play center and guard in the trenches, so it’s not surprise that the 27-year-old has landed a nice contract. During his one season in Seattle, the versatile lineman played…

The New England Patriots are looking for a new left tackle as they remodel their offensive line. That need was heightened after Trent Brown sealed his exit by signing a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals to remain in the AFC. With the tackle market already diminishing, remaining players may see their worth increase with potential suitors like as the Patriots. According to Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com, offensive tackle Josh Jones is now the best remaining fit at the position of need. “Left tackle is Jones’ best position, but with Laremy Tunsil locked in at that spot in Houston, Jones…

Former Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor is back in the transfer portal and could be on his way back to Tuscaloosa. The five-star prospect started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide last season at left tackle, a departure for Nick Saban in his final year as head coach. Proctor persevered through early-season troubles and improved during conference play, helping the Tide win the Southeastern Conference championship. He joined the gateway and was promptly transferred to Iowa once Saban retired. Now, two months later, Proctor has told On3 that he will access the gateway when it opens on April 15.…

Romeo Okwara broke some news of his own on Tuesday night. The veteran Detroit Lions defensive end took to Instagram to announce his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons. “After some introspection and meditation, I have decided to step away from the NFL,” Okwara stated on social media. “The game of football has been the largest part of my life for the greater of 18 years, 8 of which I have been fortunate enough to play at the professional level,” he said in a statement. “Four of them are with my brother. I will always be grateful for the…

ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper has issued his newest mock draft, and in this edition, the Lions are targeting a wide receiver in the first round. With the 29th overall pick, the Lions selected South Carolina wide receiver Xaxier Legette. Following free agency, general manager Brad Holmes addressed various areas of need, particularly on defense. The recent signing of experienced guard Kevin Zeitler addressed the anticipated departure of starting left guard Jonah Jackson, who signed a hefty three-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams. With team needs met, Holmes and the front office can sign the best player available…

The 2024 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Kansas City Chiefs are hoping for another strong haul from general manager Brett Veach. In previous seasons, Veach and his staff have used the draft to bring in cost-effective young players to shore up a championship roster. The outcomes speak for themselves, yet windows can close quickly. Kansas City hopes that a good 2024 rookie class joining one of football’s youngest squads will maintain the franchise in top competitive form. With the draft on the horizon, Arrowhead Report is taking a look at prospects who could hear their names…

Following their appearance in the NFC Championship Game, the Detroit Lions are not resting on their laurels. General manager Brad Holmes and company have added three new defensive starters. That included trading for cornerback Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in March. Detroit has also signed edge rusher Marcus Davenport and defensive tackle D.J. Reader during NFL free agency. The Lions are now focusing on the offensive side of the ball, giving Jared Goff greater protection up front. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have signed Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler from the Baltimore Ravens in…

The Cincinnati Bengals must address a hole at offensive tackle after Jonah Williams joined with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. And it looks they are looking for someone who has spent the last three seasons with the New England Patriots. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Trent Brown will go to Cincinnati on Tuesday to meet with the Bengals on Wednesday. Brown battled injuries throughout his time in New England, but there was a lot of drama surrounding the offensive lineman toward the close of the 2023 season. The 30-year-old was a healthy scratch against the Buffalo Bills for the…

The Detroit Lions and Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the matter. The individual spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the arrangement had not yet been revealed. With the acquisition, Detroit filled its last glaring offensive need, replacing Jonah Jackson. The veteran guard signed with the Los Angeles Rams in free agency last week, after the team’s decision to bring back versatile offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. Last season, in his third year as a starter with the Baltimore Ravens, Zeitler, 34, made his…