In many respects, the NFL has shifted from a sports business to a media empire. However, the media enterprise owned and operated by the NFL continues to make some bizarre moves. The latest comes from the shuttering of the popular Around the NFL podcast. Both the decision to end it and the clunky manner in which the move was handled …
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Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: WR shares footage of watching Commanders practice film
Brandon Aiyuk is still a member of the 49ers, but the veteran wideout recently admitted that he has thought about joining forces with the Washington Commanders and their rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels. He’s also listed the Pittsburgh Steelers as another possible option. Aiyuk continued to push the Commanders’ narrative this weekend by posting a clip of a Washington practice on …
Read More »Steven Sims expects “a lot of big plays” from Texans’ receiving corps in 2024
The Texans already had a stacked receiving corps before adding Stefon Diggs. After the trade with the Bills for Diggs, Houston might have the best wide receivers room in the league. Only a handful of other teams can make a case to match up with Diggs, Tank Dell, Nico Collins, John Metchie III, Ben Skowronek and Steven Sims. “We’ve got …
Read More »CeeDee Lamb fires back at ex-Cowboys receiver Cole Beasley over apparent criticism
Getty Images CeeDee Lamb clearly doesn’t want anyone — let alone an ex-teammate and former NFL receiver — critiquing him on social media. The Dallas Cowboys’ All-Pro wideout recently made that clear when he responded to recent comments made by Cole Beasley, a former Cowboys receiver who hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2022 season. Beasley’s critiquing of Lamb …
Read More »Every NFL franchise’s best team of the Super Bowl era: 2016 Patriots edge 18-1 squad
Every NFL franchise has one team that set the standard for excellence. And while some franchises have been more fortunate than others, each franchise can point to at least one team from its past that stood out from the rest. Even the Browns, a team that has never appeared in a Super Bowl, can point to a team from its …
Read More »In Roob’s Observations: What do Eagles have to do in 2024 to save Nick Sirianni’s job?
In Roob’s Observations: What do Eagles have to do in 2024 to save Nick Sirianni’s job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A glimpse into Nick Sirianni’s future, a crazy Reggie White streak and a look back at Jalen Carter’s rookie year. Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations never rests. 1A. What does Nick Sirianni have to do to keep his …
Read More »Flyers bring back D Egor Zamula with 2-year contract
The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed defenseman Egor Zamula to a two-year contract on Sunday. The team said the deal carries an average annual value of $1.7 million. The 24-year-old Zamula put up 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 66 regular-season games in Philadelphia in 2023-24. He had two power-play goals, most among Flyers defensemen. Editor’s Picks The Flyers signed the …
Read More »Bengals’ Joe Burrow explains how learning to play an instrument helped him with his wrist rehab
In 2023, Joe Burrow endured a unique wrist injury that prematurely ended his season. It’s ironic that Burrow found an equally unique way to help him rehab the injury this offseason. “I’m learning the piano right now,” Burrow told Complex. “Hopefully I can get pretty good at that by next offseason. I guess it’ll be pretty tough during the season, …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: C.J. Stroud taking early action for NFL MVP
Both Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson won MVP in their second NFL seasons. Can C.J. Stroud join the trend? Early bettors sure seem to think so, as Stroud poses the second-biggest liability for sportsbooks within the MVP betting market — 13.2% of all bets are on the former Ohio State QB to win MVP at BetMGM. Stroud is coming off …
Read More »Panthers part ways with notable front office executive after just one season
Getty Images In a surprising move, the Carolina Panthers have parted ways with former vice president of player personnel Adrian Wilson after just one year. The Panthers confirmed the move to Pro Football Talk after Carolina had removed Wilson from their team website. The move comes a month after the team promoted Cole Spencer (who has been with the team since …
Read More »Dak Prescott foot injury: Cowboys’ QB shares photo of himself walking without a boot
Dak Prescott, who has undoubtedly heard the noise regarding the status of his right foot, has decided to provide an update less than three weeks before the start of training camp. Prescott, days after it was reported that he is dealing with a “very mild” foot sprain, shared the following image of himself walking without the assistance of a boot. …
Read More »Houston Roughnecks make a G.M. change, from Lionel Vital to Will Lewis
The Houston Roughnecks (along with the other seven UFL franchises) need a new coach. The Roughnecks have gotten an new General Manager. Via Pro Football Newsroom, Lionel Vital is out. Will Lewis is in. The Roughnecks finished 2024 with the worst record in the league, at 1-9. Vital worked for the Patriots from 2000 through 2004 as a scout for …
Read More »Pat Surtain II: Living up to high expectations excites me the most
Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is no stranger to high expectations. Surtain’s father was an NFL player, so eyes were on him from the first time he took the field. Everyone watching saw him become a high school star and top recruit who became a starter at Alabama during his freshman season. The Broncos took him ninth overall in 2021 …
Read More »Rookie LB Edgerrin Cooper impressed the Packers this offseason
Edgerrin Cooper was one of the best defensive players in college football last season, his final season at Texas A&M. The Packers may have gotten a steal with the 45th overall pick. Cooper will head into training camp close to winning a starting job after making a good impression in the offseason program. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said during minicamp …
Read More »Sharks sign Macklin Celebrini to entry-level contract
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 6, 2024, 06:11 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Eight days after taking him with the No. 1 pick, the San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini to his entry-level contract Saturday. Celebrini, 18, said before and after the NHL draft that he wanted to consider all his options when it …
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