The Falcons are signing free agent offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-Smith, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Jones-Smith played with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL this spring and made the All-UFL team. He previously played for the Battlehawks in the XFL. Jones-Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Pittsburgh in 2018, signing with …
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Blues sign defenseman Scott Perunovich to $1.15M contract
Jun 18, 2024, 05:35 PM ET The St. Louis Blues on Tuesday signed defenseman Scott Perunovich to a $1.15 million contract for next season. Perunovich, who turns 26 in August, was a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights. The new deal gives him a sight raise from the $775,000 he was making last season. Drafted in the second round …
Read More »Vikings sign DL Jalen Redmond, cut WR Devron Harper
The Vikings signed free agent defensive lineman Jalen Redmond on Tuesday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Minnesota waived receiver Devron Harper. Redmond joins the Vikings after playing for the UFL’s Arlington Renegades this spring. He played four games and recorded 18 tackles, five tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He originally entered the NFL in 2023 with Carolina, …
Read More »Bears’ absence in Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors latest evidence how much things have changed
Bears’ absence in Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors latest evidence how much things have changed originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago In almost any other offseason in the past 20-to-30 years, news of a disgruntled star receiver would have Bears fans jumping at the chance to add the type of elite weapon their franchise has rarely found and never maximized. Hell, …
Read More »Do the 49ers want Brandon Aiyuk long term? | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writers Charles McDonald and Frank Schwab dive into the latest drama between the 49ers and WR Brandon Aiyuk with the star receiver claiming the 49ers don’t want him back. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you …
Read More »Falcons’ Drake London explains why it feels ‘different’ having Kirk Cousins as his quarterback
USATSI Through the first two years of his NFL career, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London has showcased the reasons to be confident in his skill set, but also hasn’t been afforded the opportunity to show off absolutely everything he can do. London caught 72 passes for 866 yards and four scores as a rookie, then followed that up with …
Read More »Justin Fields struggles over Steelers offseason program, per Pittsburgh beat reporter
Justin Fields struggles over Steelers offseason program, per Pittsburgh beat reporter originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Justin Fields may have to wait a little longer– and make improvements more quickly– to earn a starting job with the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Steelers beat writer Mark Kaboly, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson shined in the Steelers offseason program, while Fields struggled. …
Read More »Who has the most points, assists during an NHL playoff year?
The Edmonton Oilers are currently facing off against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Connor McDavid has made a big splash during this series, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s playoff assists record and moving into fifth place for most points in a single postseason. Apart from McDavid and Gretzky, which players have the most assists and points in an …
Read More »Utah Hockey Club names Chris Armstrong president of hockey operations
Jun 18, 2024, 03:50 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club named Chris Armstrong president of hockey operations Tuesday, making him the latest agency veteran to run an NHL team. Armstrong spent nearly 14 years at Wasserman, most recently serving as executive vice president of talent innovation and strategic development. He takes over control of the NHL …
Read More »Cowboys sign UFL’s leading tackler after finding gems in previous spring league players
Following the Dallas Cowboys’ inactive “all-in” offseason that transformed into the spring of “get it done with less,” the team has been on the hunt for remaining free agents to fill out the margins of their 90-man roster ahead of training camp in late July. They will look to beef up their depth on defense with St. Louis Battlehawks inside linebacker …
Read More »NFL Comeback Player of the Year award criteria clarified to emphasize injury, illness after Joe Flacco’s win
USATSI Last season, Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco won the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award. Signed by the Browns midseason, Flacco eventually took over as the team’s starting quarterback for the stretch run, completing 60.3% of his passes at an average of 7.9 yards per attempt, while throwing 13 touchdowns and 8 interceptions during a 4-1 run …
Read More »Steelers to waive Denzel Mims
The Steelers are moving on from one of their receivers. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Pittsburgh is waiving Denzel Mims. A Jets second-round pick in 2020, Mims was traded to the Lions in July of last year. He was waived midway through August with an injury designation and signed with Pittsburgh’s practice squad in October. Mims did not appear …
Read More »New York Rangers put depth forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers
Jun 18, 2024, 03:27 PM ET The New York Rangers put Barclay Goodrow on waivers Tuesday, the first step of an offseason plan to clear salary cap space and prime for another deep playoff run. Goodrow is signed for three more seasons at an annual cap hit of $3.6 million. That comes off the books if one of the NHL’s …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Player outlooks for 10 late-round wider receivers available at the end of your drafts
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …
Read More »Owner Arthur Blank, former QB Matt Ryan to be inducted into Falcons Ring of Honor
Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that owner and chairman Arthur Blank along with former quarterback Matt Ryan will be the newest inductees into the franchise’s Ring of Honor. This is the first time in 15 years that the club will have a two-person class with the last time occurring in 2008 when Mike Kenn and Claude Humphrey …
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