One of the biggest developments in the NFC East this offseason was running back Saquon Barkley’s decision to leave the Giants for the Eagles as a free agent. Barkley’s departure didn’t come out of left field as he and the Giants were not able to work out a long-term deal over successive offseasons, but having him go to Philly has …
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CHICAGO — Help is on the way for Connor Bedard. Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen agreed to contracts with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, sources confirmed to ESPN, providing a major offensive lift for the rebuilding team on the first day of NHL free agency. Bertuzzi received a $22 million, four-year deal, and Teravainen’s agreement is worth $16.2 million over …
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5 Eagles heading into 2024 poised for Pro Bowl jump originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There’s a hallway in the NovaCare Complex with images of every Eagles player who has ever made a Pro Bowl. There’s a chance a few more could be added in 2024 if things go well. The Eagles had eight Pro Bowlers last season: Jalen …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 12:46 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Jake DeBrusk’s run with the Boston Bruins is over, as he signed a free agent deal with the Vancouver Canucks. DeBrusk, 27, signed a seven-year deal with an average annual value of $5.5 million against the salary cap. DeBrusk played all seven years of his …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 12:38 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Nashville Predators shocked the NHL on Monday with a free agent binge that included superstar forward Steven Stamkos, former Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Marchessault and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei. The Predators are expected to sign Stamkos to a four-year deal worth $8 million …
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USATSI Courtland Sutton has mostly downplayed ongoing contract talks with the Denver Broncos this offseason. The veteran wide receiver could soon ramp up efforts to receive a pay raise, however, admitting recently that he may hold out of 2024 training camp absent a new or restructured deal, as The Athletic notes. “We’ll see,” Sutton said when asked if he’d skip …
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2023 Stats (Rank) Points per game: 27.1 (5th)Total yards per game: 394.8 (3rd)Plays per game: 66.9 (2nd)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 37.5 (13th)Dropback EPA per play: 0.11 (7th)Rush attempts per game: 29.4 (7th)Rush EPA per play: -0.01 (6th) Coaching Staff Dan Campbell always had grit. A tight end selected in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft by …
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Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJul 1, 2024, 12:32 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Washington Capitals’ aggressive offseason got busier Monday when they acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenseman Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick. Adding Chychrun comes in an offseason that saw the Capitals trade for …
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First-round pick lands on list of most important Eagles in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we’ll be counting down the top 25 most important Eagles for the 2024 season. 25. Brandon Graham24. Nakobe Dean23. Milton Williams22. Jake Elliott21. Nolan Smith20. Cooper DeJean19. Reed Blankenship18. Tyler Steen17. Devin White16. …
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJul 1, 2024, 12:14 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken have signed free agent defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year contract, carrying an average annual value of $7.14 million. Montour, who helped lead the Florida Panthers to the Stanley Cup last week, is a coveted right-shot defender and …
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJul 1, 2024, 11:56 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The New Jersey Devils are bolstering their back end with a pair of veteran defensemen as NHL free agency opens. The Devils are expected to sign Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon, sources told ESPN on Monday. Pesce, 29, was …
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Getty Images When the Chicago Bears start training camp later this month, they’re likely to be without one of their veteran offseason additions, according to USA Today, with safety Jonathan Owens set to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics, where his wife, Simone Biles, is slated for competition in the Paris Games. “The Bears are actually granting him a couple days …
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They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over glory, a decision that inspired some and maddened others. Suni Lee to prove — perhaps to herself most of all — that …
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Mike Macdonald landed the Seahawks head coaching job thanks to his work running the defense in Baltimore the last couple of seasons and the Seahawks will be hoping that his arrival helps set some of their defensive players up for greater success. Defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones is one of those players. Jones signed a three-year deal with the team before …
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Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski ESPNGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.Jul 1, 2024, 10:52 AM ET The 2024 NHL free agency signing period is officially underway. As the deals continue to roll in, ESPN NHL reporters Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski will be …
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