Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons have been nothing if not proactive this offseason, from a splashy double-dip at quarterback to recent big-name additions on defense. They continued the trend Thursday, with the team announcing that it has signed cornerback A.J. Terrell to a four-year extension. First reported by ESPN, the contract makes Terrell one of the highest-paid players at his …
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Broncos legends Peyton Manning, John Elway optimistic about Bo Nix being named Denver’s starting quarterback
Multiple Denver Broncos quarterbacks made headlines on Wednesday, but for very different reasons. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix was in the news after Denver coach Sean Payton announced that he is the team’s new starting quarterback. Peyton Manning, who was Denver’s quarterback the last time the team won the Super Bowl, went viral after he topped his opening tee shot at a …
Read More »Source – Jets trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins for Brayden Yager
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 22, 2024, 01:55 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade, with the Jets sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. McGroarty, 20, was selected 14th overall by Winnipeg …
Read More »NFL free agents: Best available players Patriots could pursue
NFL free agents: Best available players Patriots could pursue originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NFL deadline for all 32 teams to trim their roster to 53 players is next Tuesday, so there will be a ton of player movement over the next week as teams release players. The Patriots have needs at a few positions, primarily the offensive …
Read More »Eagles acquire WR Jahan Dotson from NFC East rival Commanders
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft from the Washington Commanders for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks from the 2025 draft in a rare deal between the NFC East rivals. Dotson, a first-rounder out of Penn State in 2022, is one of several high draft picks from the previous …
Read More »Chiefs vs. Ravens prediction, odds, line, time, spread: 2024 NFL Kickoff Game picks by model on 181-129 run
The NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, Sept. 5, will highlight two of the league’s best when the Baltimore Ravens battle the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens and Chiefs are among the winningest NFL teams on Kickoff Weekend, with Baltimore posting a 16-12 record (.571), second-best in the AFC, and Kansas City going 36-28 (.563), third-best …
Read More »Chiefs’ Travis Kelce to appear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ Adam Sandler confirms
Getty Images Travis Kelce’s acting career continues to heat up. During an interview on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” actor Adam Sandler confirmed the Kansas City Chiefs star will be appearing in “Happy Gilmore 2.” “We’re going to do ‘Happy Gilmore,’ thank you. This is happening,” Sandler said. “We’re getting ready to shoot it in New Jersey. We start …
Read More »Chargers’ Derwin James on head coach Jim Harbaugh: ‘I just feel like the sky is the limit with him’
The Los Angeles Chargers are undoubtedly one of the most interesting NFL teams in 2024. They are beginning a new era in more ways than one — a new general manager, a new head coach and new coordinators who will bring a change in philosophy. The Chargers have talented pieces on both sides of the ball, so what is their …
Read More »Takes we need to get off our chest, Nate’s 2025 preseason big board | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald come to you live from Yahoo Studios in Los Angeles to finally get some takes off their chest. The duo start with some more preseason takeaways they forgot to mention last episode and debating over Tom Brady’s quarterback rankings before getting into their takes. Nate and Charles cover broadcaster salaries, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati …
Read More »Jets QB Adrian Martinez headlines UFL players who could make NFL rosters
Eric Williams NFL Reporter One of the stated goals of the UFL is to help players achieve their dream of making it to the highest level of football. Heading into the final week of preseason games, a number of UFL players are on the bubble to make NFL teams. Traditionally, the final exhibition game is one last chance for players …
Read More »Ranking Top 10 NFL duos for 2024: Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid headline impressive tandems
Almost every NFL team has at least one nationally recognized superstar. Oftentimes, however, even the biggest names work in tandem. Just as Batman has his Robin, MVP types like Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey tend to feed off their fellow playmakers, propelling their respective squads into title contention. With that in mind, here are 10 of the NFL’s top duos …
Read More »Commanders, Eagles trade grades: Former first-round pick Jahan Dotson dealt to rival Philadelphia
The Washington Commanders are moving on from one of their recent first-round picks. Washington will send wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks. The Eagles confirmed the deal on Thursday morning. The move comes a week after head coach Dan Quinn said publicly that several …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers will not play in Jets’ preseason finale, to make 2024 debut in Week 1 vs. 49ers
Getty Images It’s official: Aaron Rodgers will not play a single snap in the 2024 NFL preseason, according to ESPN, despite the New York Jets quarterback missing almost his entire 2023 campaign due to a torn Achilles. That means the former NFL MVP will make his 2024 debut in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. The decision comes days …
Read More »Eagles finally pull off a trade for their third receiver
Eagles finally pull off a trade for their third receiver originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Thursday acquired former first-round pick Jahan Dotson in a trade with the Washington Commanders. They finally have their third receiver. In the trade, the Eagles get Dotson and a fifth-round pick in 2025 and give up a third-round pick and two …
Read More »Buccaneers’ Rachaad White says Baker Mayfield looks like ‘action figure,’ appears ‘more explosive’ this season
USATSI Could Baker Mayfield be the next star superhero to hit the big screen? One of his teammates says the quarterback looks like an action figure as he enters his seventh year in the NFL. Mayfield led his team to an improbable playoff run last season, defeating the then-defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round. The 29-year-old signed a …
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