Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! It’s the first Monday of June, a day that will now forever be remembered as “Justin Jefferson Day” and that’s because the Vikings receiver just signed one of the biggest contracts in NFL history, so happy “Justin Jefferson Day” everyone! We’ll be breaking down Jefferson’s deal in today’s newsletter, plus …
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Chicago Sports Network to air Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox games
CHICAGO — A new network is launching to carry games from three Chicago pro teams, the Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox. The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) announced Monday that it will launch in October across multiple platforms. The network said it will air more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games annually and include pre- and postgame coverage …
Read More »Legendary lineman Larry Allen dies at 52
Larry Allen, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the most powerful offensive lineman the NFL has ever seen, has died at the age of 52. “The Dallas Cowboys are very saddened to share that Cowboys legend, Super Bowl Champion, Cowboys Ring of Honor member, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen passed away suddenly while on …
Read More »Giants reportedly bracing for Darren Waller to announce retirement soon
Darren Waller might have played his final snap in the NFL. The New York Giants are expecting the veteran tight end to make a decision on his football future before the team starts minicamp on June 11, ESPN reported Monday. Waller, who’ll turn 32 shortly after the season begins in September, has pondered retirement this offseason. Rumors of him …
Read More »Larry Allen dies at 52: Hall of Famer, Cowboys legend died ‘suddenly’ on vacation with family, team announces
Getty Images Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen died “suddenly” on Sunday while on a family vacation in Mexico, according to a statement from the Dallas Cowboys. He was 52 years old. Allen, a member of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, a second-round pick (46th overall) out of Sonoma State in the 1994 NFL …
Read More »Cowboys are one of eight NFL teams that added more than $9 million in cap space, thanks to this June 1 rule
The first weekend of June was a big one for several NFL teams, and that’s because they picked up some serious salary cap space. Thanks to the NFL’s post-June 1 designation rule, there were EIGHT teams that picked up at least $9 million in cap space over the weekend, which is like finding money in your couch cushion two months …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: What’s next for the tight ends without Darren Waller?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to bounce back into the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the tight end position… Projected depth chart Starters: Daniel Bellinger, …
Read More »Drew Rosenhaus hints Tyreek Hill wants new contract after Justin Jefferson deal: ‘Dolphins know how we feel’
Tyreek Hill became the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver when he signed a $120 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in 2022. Two years later, fresh off news of Justin Jefferson inking a reported $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings, Hill could be after his own raise, with agent Drew Rosenhaus hinting as much Monday. “Let’s just say it’s safe …
Read More »Texans OC compares C.J. Stroud to Stefon Diggs: ‘He will do absolutely anything necessary to win the game’
USATSI The Houston Texans added a major weapon for second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud this offseason, when wide receiver Stefon Diggs was acquired from the Buffalo Bills. The two have put in work this spring to become a QB-WR duo that should spark fear in defenses around the NFL. Stroud earned Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 after an impressive …
Read More »Jefferson contract leapfrogs Bosa’s as highest-paid non-QB deal
Jefferson contract leapfrogs Bosa’s as highest-paid non-QB deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson’s historic contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings had ramifications for one 49ers star player. No, not wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Jefferson agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with Minnesota on Monday that will pay him, on average, $35 million per season. …
Read More »Patriots have best chance at No. 1 pick in 2025 draft, per ESPN model
Patriots have best chance at No. 1 pick in 2025 draft, per ESPN model originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s finally some optimism surrounding the New England Patriots after the franchise selected North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but how much of that potential will be seen on the field …
Read More »Giants expecting Darren Waller to announce retirement by next week’s mandatory minicamp, per report
Getty Images Darren Waller may have reached the end of the road of his NFL career. The veteran tight end has been mulling retirement throughout the offseason, and a decision is likely to be made by next week with the New York Giants set to open up mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN. The report also notes the team expects that …
Read More »NFC rookies picked after NFL Draft Day 1 who could earn key roles in 2024: Marshawn Lloyd among 16 sleepers
Last year, the Rams got monster contributions from two Day 3 selections, Kobie Turner and Puka Nacua. Sam LaPorta broke rookie tight end records with the Lions, and Colby Wooden and Karl Brooks were instant successes in Green Bay with the Packers after going well outside of Round 1. In 2022, Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen was widely viewed as a …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: Can Jeremy Ruckert take on a bigger role?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the tight end position… Projected depth chart Starter: …
Read More »2024 AFC East burning questions: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ready to rebound? Dolphins to extend Tua before season?
The NFL is just about in its dead period on the calendar. While teams are still going through OTAs and minicamps over these next few days and weeks, the main pillars of roster building this offseason have already come and gone. Still, this doesn’t mean there aren’t questions hovering over each franchise. Position battles are still on the horizon, updates …
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