NFL 2024 Preview: Key Trades, Injuries, and Rule Changes Reshape League Landscape Ahead of New Season

### NFL Recap: Key Developments and Trades Ahead of the 2024 Season

#### Injuries and Player Updates

- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is managing a minor foot sprain, but it is not expected to impact his readiness for the 2024 season. However, Prescott is likely to miss at least four games due to a strained hamstring, prompting a move to injured reserve.

#### Trades and Roster Moves

- The NFL trade deadline saw several significant moves:
- The Detroit Lions acquired defensive end Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns to bolster their pass rush.
- The Cincinnati Bengals picked up running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- The Arizona Cardinals obtained pass rusher Browning from the Denver Broncos for a 2025 sixth-round pick.
- The Minnesota Vikings acquired left tackle Robinson and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick from the Jacksonville Jaguars, who received a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick in return.
- The Baltimore Ravens added wide receiver Johnson and a 2025 sixth-round pick from the Carolina Panthers, who got a 2025 fifth-round pick.
- The Kansas City Chiefs made two key acquisitions: defensive end Uche from the New England Patriots for a 2026 sixth-round pick, and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans for a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick.

#### Rule Changes

- For the 2024 season, the NFL has unanimously voted to remove the hip-drop tackle from the game. This rule change penalizes defenders 15 yards and awards an automatic first down if they use the hip-drop technique to bring a runner to the ground.

#### Team and Player Expectations

- The New York Giants' General Manager Joe Schoen has high expectations for quarterback Daniel Jones to prove himself as the team's long-term quarterback in the upcoming season.
- The Tennessee Titans are entering a new era under the leadership of Brian Callahan after significant offseason changes.
- The Indianapolis Colts are showing progress under Shane Steichen’s guidance, with quarterback Anthony Richardson poised for significant growth in his second year.

#### Other Notable Developments

- The Las Vegas Raiders' rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell has received praise from former teammate Brian Hoyer for his stellar performance.
- The Los Angeles Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert has been impressed by rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey’s rapid adaptation to the team’s offense.

These updates highlight the key changes, trades, and expectations shaping the NFL landscape as the 2024 season progresses.

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