Jacob Robinson

Jacob Robinson

Staff Writer, NFL

Jacob Robinson is a staff writer for The Athletic’s NFL football newsletter. Prior to The Athletic, he worked full time as a corporate lawyer at a multi-national law firm. While in law school, Jacob started a fantasy football-focused newsletter, Morning Huddle, and has since sent millions of emails to football fans.

Jacob Robinson is a staff writer for The Athletic’s NFL football newsletter. Prior to The Athletic, he worked full time as a corporate lawyer at a multi-national law firm. While in law school, Jacob started a fantasy football-focused newsletter, Morning Huddle, and has since sent millions of emails to football fans.

Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa join the $50M club

Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa join the $50M club

Looking at the QB contracts, training camp insights and the career of Julius Peppers

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The Tua dilemma, questions for Kirk Cousins and guarantees

The Tua dilemma, questions for Kirk Cousins and guarantees

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Dan Campbell's lectern, Trent Williams' absence and other Day 1 takeaways

Dan Campbell's lectern, Trent Williams' absence and other Day 1 takeaways

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More Jets drama, other training camp learnings

More Jets drama, other training camp learnings

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A look at the training camp status of four quarterbacks, plus two dark horse contenders

A look at the training camp status of four quarterbacks, plus two dark horse contenders

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Previewing the NFC South in 2024
Previewing the NFC South in 2024

A look at the Buccaneers, Saints, Falcons and Panthers as training camps begin

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NFC West preview: Biggest questions facing the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals
NFC West preview: Biggest questions facing the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals

A look at the NFC West: biggest questions, fantasy football sleepers and more.

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An AFC West Preview: Kansas City, then who?
An AFC West Preview: Kansas City, then who?

Reviewing the AFC West division and announcing the Scoop City podcast.

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NFC East Preview, Fantasy Sleeper for Each Team
NFC East Preview, Fantasy Sleeper for Each Team

A look at the biggest questions, positions to watch and sleepers for the Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders and Giants.

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AFC East preview and pre-training camp insights
AFC East preview and pre-training camp insights

A look at the Patriots, Jets, Dolphins and Bills before training camp kicks off.

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NFC North Review, plus examining the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit
NFC North Review, plus examining the NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit

A look at the NFC North in 2024 and the NFL's Sunday Ticket lawsuit in today's NFL recap.

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AFC North 2024 preview, plus Rhamondre Stevenson's deal
AFC North 2024 preview, plus Rhamondre Stevenson's deal

We break down the 2024 outlook for four teams in the AFC North, including their biggest questions and fantasy sleepers.

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Aiyuk and Stafford negotiations continue, plus coaching changes to watch
Aiyuk and Stafford negotiations continue, plus coaching changes to watch

A look at the contract situations of Brandon Aiyuk and Matthew Stafford, plus the most interesting coaching hires of the 2024 cycle.

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Four reasons for Trevor Lawrence's $275M, plus minicamp takeaways
Four reasons for Trevor Lawrence's $275M, plus minicamp takeaways

Plus: Takeaways from mandatory minicamps across the NFL.

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Aaron Rodgers skips Jets minicamp, plus other absent stars
Aaron Rodgers skips Jets minicamp, plus other absent stars

The Jets quarterback sends a message with his absence. Plus: Other minicamp absences, Mike Tomlin's extension and Brady's HoF ceremony

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Darren Waller's remarkable journey, plus three insights from beat reporters
Darren Waller's remarkable journey, plus three insights from beat reporters

Exploring the remarkable NFL journey of Darren Waller

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What 7 stats say about 2024, plus inside the NFL's officiating dysfunction
What 7 stats say about 2024, plus inside the NFL's officiating dysfunction

Scoop City is The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox. Many say the salary cap isn’t real. Today, David Lombardi’s article on the 49ers shows the cap exists — it just takes some accounting magic. Today’s NFL update: 📊 Will 2023 numbers repeat? 📚 Kellen Moore’s Philly impact 🔬 NFL officiating, examined 🏋️‍♀️ Justin Tucker bulking up! There are few things I enjoy more than a review of NFL stats. Let’s start today with a look at seven from 2023 — some good, some awful and...

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Challenging 3 QB narratives, plus 7 players offering cause for hope
Challenging 3 QB narratives, plus 7 players offering cause for hope

A look at Deshaun Watson, Anthony Richardson and Trevor Lawrence, plus a few players stepping up at workouts this spring

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McCaffrey's contract: Impact on Aiyuk and review of Super Bowl-winning RBs
McCaffrey's contract: Impact on Aiyuk and review of Super Bowl-winning RBs

A look at how the 49ers running back's new contract impacts Brandon Aiyuk, as well as the past 10 years of Super Bowl-winning running backs.

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Why Justin Jefferson's deal makes sense, plus a review of new offensive coordinators
Why Justin Jefferson's deal makes sense, plus a review of new offensive coordinators

The biggest NFL headlines, reviewed: Jefferson's contract, Watson's shoulder and an NFLPA proposal

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Ranking the NFL's contenders, plus contract clarity coming?
Ranking the NFL's contenders, plus contract clarity coming?

Ranking all 32 NFL teams as they stand so far this offseason.

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Insight into OTAs: Perspective of a former player, coach and GM
Insight into OTAs: Perspective of a former player, coach and GM

How do players approach OTAs? What do coaches look for? I asked a former player, coach and general manager.

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New-look Patriots, plus the truth on those Justin Jefferson rumours
New-look Patriots, plus the truth on those Justin Jefferson rumours

The young trio in New England, beat reporters share what's stood out at OTAs and more.

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Another WR gets paid big, plus an NFL calendar change?
Another WR gets paid big, plus an NFL calendar change?

Houston locks up Collins for three years while we look at his coach DeMeco Ryan's journey.

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How NFL positions have grown in value, plus four breakout players
How NFL positions have grown in value, plus four breakout players

Looking at four potential breakout players and the rise of salaries around the NFL.

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