Eric Dickerson has been called may things over the years. Being bashful isn’t one of them. Aways one to voice his opinions, Dickerson’s breathtaking runs during his college and pro careers were more jaw-dropping than some of his newsworthy headlines. Part of SMU’s “Pony Express” backfield with Craig James, Dickerson didn’t share a backfield, or take a backseat, to any …
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What Tom Brady expects to happen in FOX debut at Sunday’s Cowboys-Browns game
Tom Brady lit up NFL defenses over the course of his 23-year playing career still holds many of the NFL’s all-time passing records. Brady isn’t expecting a similar aerial attack in his first game in the broadcasting booth, though. As the legendary quarterback prepares to call Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys-Cleveland Browns game on FOX Sports’ “America’s Game of the Week” (4:25 …
Read More »Jets name four team captains, including Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Mosley
The Jets announced four team captains for the 2024 NFL season, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker C.J. Mosley as voted by the players. Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and punter Thomas Morstead were also selected as captains Rodgers, who was a captain for 12 of his 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before coming to New York last offseason, …
Read More »NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Chiefs belong on top to open 2024 season; will it last? Packers behind at No. 2
On paper, the Kansas City Chiefs are the best team in the NFL. They have the game’s best player in Patrick Mahomes, who is on his way to being the best player ever, and they have a great coach in Andy Reid to go with a talented roster. That, coupled with my usual tradition of starting the previous year’s Super …
Read More »Would Brady start Maye? Legendary Pats QB gives thoughtful answer
Would Brady start Maye? Legendary Pats QB gives thoughtful answer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will roll with Jacoby Brissett as their Week 1 starting quarterback over rookie signal-caller Drake Maye. Despite Maye outperforming his veteran counterpart in the preseason, legendary Pats QB Tom Brady agrees with head coach Jerod Mayo’s decision. During Brady’s appearance …
Read More »Winners and losers of Leon Draisaitl’s $112 million contract
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 3, 2024, 03:35 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million. Its $14 million average annual value should give Draisaitl the highest individual salary cap hit in NHL history when the contract kicks in for the 2025-26 season. As always, there are …
Read More »Trent Williams contract: 49ers finalizing new deal as star tackle returns to practice, eyes Week 1 start
Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers have been knee deep in contract disputes this offseason, but it looks like the organization is on the doorstep of rectifying the latest situations surrounding Trent Williams. The Niners are finalizing a deal with their star offensive tackle, his agency, Elite Loyalty Sports, announced Tuesday. This announcement comes as Williams’ brother, Fred Williams, posted …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey injury update: 49ers star RB practices for first time since straining calf in early August
Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers are entering Week 1 on more than one positive note. After reports surfaced that the franchise is finalizing a new deal to end left tackle Trent Williams’ holdout, even more good news came down the wire from the Bay Area. This time, it’s a health-related update surrounding Christian McCaffrey. The Pro Bowl running back …
Read More »Aiyuk, McCaffrey return to 49ers practice on Tuesday
Aiyuk, McCaffrey return to 49ers practice on Tuesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There was not one, not two, but three welcomed sights for the 49ers at Tuesday’s practice. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams all were in attendance at practice. Albeit, only Aiyuk and McCaffrey participated as Williams watched from …
Read More »2024 NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs or the field to win Super Bowl LIX?
David Helman NFL Reporter This is the time of year for predictions, but let’s also take a moment to focus on the present. It’s been a long hike from February to this moment, as every team in the NFL has had to restock its roster, search for improvements and (hopefully) nail a draft class. If that wasn’t enough, we’ve also …
Read More »Saquon Barkley gave Xavier McKinney ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment as former teammates face off for first time
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney gave their heart and soul to the New York Giants in their combined 10 seasons together. Barkley was the pulse of the offense, while McKinney was arguably the same on defense. It was hard to mention the Giants without mentioning Barkley or McKinney. Those days are no more. Barkley signed with the Philadelphia …
Read More »Eagles vs. Packers: Vic Fangio says this roster long shot will play a key role in season opener
PHILADELPHIA — Thomas Booker was just hoping not to get a phone call from a 215 number a week ago. This week, Booker is on the verge of playing a huge role in the Philadelphia Eagles game plan against the Green Bay Packers. When Vic Fangio was asked who can spell Jordan Davis at nose tackle in Friday’s showdown in …
Read More »Prisco’s Power Rankings for Week 1, plus picking division winners and Trent Williams holdout appears over
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! In just over 48 hours, the Ravens and Chiefs will be kicking off the 2024 NFL season with a game in Kansas City, but before that happens, we have about 276 more predictions to get through, so we better get started. For today, not only do we have the return …
Read More »Check out 49ers rookies’ new jersey numbers for 2024 NFL season
Check out 49ers rookies’ new jersey numbers for 2024 NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A group of 49ers rookies have been assigned jersey numbers with the 2024 NFL season just days away. Per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, four San Francisco rookies have their official numbers as the team prepares for its Week 1 tilt against the …
Read More »Sports world mourns Johnny Gaudreau, brother via tributes, donations
More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who were killed last week by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey. Jaromir Jagr posted a video Tuesday on social media of Gaudreau assisting on his 766th and final goal …
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