Mike Jones

Staff Writer, NFL

Mike Jones joined The Athletic as a national NFL writer in 2022 after five years at USA Today, where he covered the NFL, and eight years at The Washington Post, where he covered the Washington Commanders. He previously covered the Washington Wizards for The Washington Times. Mike is a native of Warrenton, Va.

One big question for all 32 NFL teams ahead of training camp: Caleb Williams' debut and more

Between rookie QBs, new faces in new places and position battles, there is plenty to discuss as 2024 NFL training camps open.

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Ten leading NFL storylines as training camp season kicks off

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Fantasy football breakouts for all 32 NFL teams, led by Bijan Robinson, Jameson Williams

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Why NFL players trust a football outsider to navigate 18-game-season negotiations and more

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Davante Adams, T.J. Watt, Ja'Marr Chase and one non-quarterback MVP for every NFL team

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CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase and one player contract worth watching for every NFL team

Whether it's Tua Tagovailoa's deal or finding the right price for Brandon Aiyuk, NFL teams have plenty work to do at the negotiating table.

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Who are the NFL's underrated and overrated teams? Why Packers, Bengals could be dangerous

Two teams that made long playoff runs last season may find that success tough to replicate in 2024, perhaps due to overlooked contenders.

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What should each NFL team be worried about entering camp? Picking one concern for all 32

Anthony Richardson's shoulder, the Eagles' new offensive approach, competitions galore and more intrigue our NFL beat writers.

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NFL offseason winners and losers: Bears, Lions bolster NFC North; did Bills or Cowboys improve?

As the league’s players, coaches and front offices begin their summer break, some rosters are in better shape than others.

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Offseason observations from all 32 NFL teams: Chiefs' rebuilt WR room, Kirk Cousins' impact

Patrick Mahomes' new playmakers, Kirk Cousins' new home and a host of rookie QBs getting their NFL footing highlight the NFL's offseason.

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One pressing question for every new NFL defensive play caller in 2024

More than half of the league's teams (17) have new defensive coordinators this season, including the Patriots, Packers, 49ers and Eagles.

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One pressing question for every new NFL offensive play caller in 2024

QB development is a top priority for Shane Waldron, Kliff Kingsbury and other new offensive coordinators across the league.

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What to watch at NFL minicamps: Potential holdouts, Kirk Cousins comeback, 5 early QB battles

A slew of QBs, wide receivers and new head coaches will be in the spotlight during mandatory team workouts over the next two weeks.

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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle agrees to 3-year, $84.75 million extension: Source

Jaylen Waddle has helped give Miami one of the best 1-2 receivers punches in the NFL along with Tyreek Hill.

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NFLPA crafting proposal to open offseason programs in June or July, not April: Source

It’s unclear how receptive owners and team presidents would be towards an OTA modification.

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What the NFL considers when choosing international game stadiums and teams

The NFL will play five games abroad in 2024 and up to eight starting in 2025. Finding the right locales can be a multiyear process.

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Must-watch games for all 32 NFL teams: Matchups worth clearing schedule for in 2024

From 49ers-Chiefs to Packers-Eagles and everything in between, The Athletic's NFL staff picks must-see games for 2024.

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NFL's best and worst prime-time matchups, top revenge games and more from 2024 schedule

Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes will be must-see TV this season — but some contests will be better than others.

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32 players to watch at NFL offseason workouts: Stefon Diggs, OBJ and lots of QBs

As rookie workouts wrap, OTAs begin, with mandatory minicamps looming in June. We pick one player from every team to keep an eye on.

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Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams

How should you feel about your favorite NFL team heading into workouts? The Athletic's writers explain.

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The best value 2024 NFL Draft picks for all 32 teams — including Dallas Turner and Adonai Mitchell

Drafts classes are made by the sleepers. The Athletic's NFL writers pick the best for each team.

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Despite Roger Goodell's hypothetical, no talks between NFL owners, union on 18-game schedule: Sources

The NFL and players during the 2020 negotiations agreed to the 17-game expansion and reduction from four preseason games to three.

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NFL fifth-year player options: Tracking team decisions for 2021 first-rounders

Najee Harris and Kwity Paye were among the players who had to wait until Thursday to learn whether their option would be exercised.

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Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players

First-rounders are on this list, but we also have a kicker, punter, a player from the CFL and Coleman, who had great coat-shopping advice.

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Winners and losers from 2024 NFL Draft: Eagles, Steelers stand out; why did Raiders pass on QB?

Other winners: Jim Harbaugh and his former Michigan football players. On the flip side, we have questions about the Cowboys and Dolphins.

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