Kicker Brandon McManus was released by the Washington Commanders on Sunday, in the aftermath of two women suing him for sexually assaulting them on a trans-Atlantic flight. Two women who were working as flight attendants on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Sept. 28 flight to London allege in a lawsuit filed in civil court that McManus tried to kiss one of them …
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What will NFL do to Falcons for tampering with Kirk Cousins?
In a sport filled with folks who regularly lie when they have to, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is honest. Perhaps too honest, from his new team’s perspective. During a press conference conducted only a few hours after the official start of free agency, Cousins admitted to as many as four different tampering violations that happened during the 52-hour negotiating window, …
Read More »Armstead release gives 49ers $18M in 2024 salary-cap space
Armstead release gives 49ers $18M in 2024 salary-cap space originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is a silver lining to the 49ers losing their longest-tenured player this offseason. San Francisco’s post-June 1 release of defensive tackle Arik Armstead created $18 million in 2024 salary cap space for the 49ers, per Over the Cap. Due to multiple restructures, Armstead’s …
Read More »49ers’ Armstead release creates $18 million in 2024 cap space
49ers’ Armstead release creates $18 million in 2024 cap space originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is a silver lining to the 49ers losing their longest-tenured player this offseason. San Francisco’s post-June 1 release of defensive tackle Arik Armstead created $18 million in 2024 salary cap space for the 49ers, per Over the Cap. Due to multiple restructures, …
Read More »Quinnen Williams wants to be Jets’ “Swiss Army Knife”
Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has earned Pro Bowl honors the past two seasons, and in 2022, he also made All-Pro. He’s paid as one of the top players at his position, too. Still, entering his sixth season, Williams said he believes he can get even better. “My main area of focus has just been getting a bigger bag when …
Read More »Former Pro Bowl running back James Conner wants to finish career with Cardinals
It’s safe to say that James Conner has made the most of his second NFL opportunity. A former Steelers third-round pick who blossomed into a Pro Bowler in Pittsburgh, Conner has reinforced his status as a Pro Bowl-caliber player during his first three years with the Cardinals, who signed him back in 2021 after the Steelers let him test the …
Read More »What Caleb Williams needs to do to break Bears rookie QB records
What Caleb Williams needs to do to break Bears rookie QB records originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago We’re just a few months into the Bears offseason program, but much has already been made of the opportunity in front of the team– and expectations for rookie Caleb Williams. GM Ryan Poles completely revamped the offense and Williams will have an …
Read More »Stars to play AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque vs. Oilers in Game 6
American Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will draw into the lineup for the Dallas Stars on Sunday when they visit the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Western Conference final. Coach Pete DeBoer told reporters Sunday morning that Bourque will make his NHL playoff debut in place of fellow forward Ty Dellandrea. The Stars are bidding to stave off …
Read More »Commanders leave door open for a possible name change, but doesn’t appear to be happening anytime soon
The Washington Commanders are open to changing their name, but that doesn’t appear to be something that will happen anytime soon. Washington finally changed its name in 2020 amid continued backlash. The franchise briefly re-branded as “Washington Football Team” in 2020 (winning the NFC East that year) before going with the Commanders in 2022. A whopping 58% of fans said …
Read More »Rookie resentment doesn’t happen often in the NFL
Caitlin Clark has brought unprecedented attention to women’s basketball. And plenty of women’s basketball players seem to resent her for it. The situation came to a head on Saturday, when Clark took an away-from-the-ball cheap shot, possibly preceded by this message from her assailant: “You’re a bitch.” It’s an amazing development, but at some level it’s not surprising. Human nature …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: Could Drake Maye start on the bench?
A top-five pick is supposed to start for his team, right? That might not be the case in New England this season. The Patriots will enter their fifth season since Tom Brady left the franchise, and for the second time, they will be starting over with a quarterback they drafted. They picked Mac Jones 15th overall in the 2021 NFL …
Read More »Cowboys’ Dak Prescott included in C.J. Stroud’s rankings of the NFL’s top 5 quarterbacks
C.J. Stroud did some back-tracking after revealing his initial list of the NFL’s top-five quarterbacks based off of the 2023 season. One of the things that remained consistent, however, was Stroud’s inclusion of Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott. In order, Stroud initially tabbed Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, himself, Prescott and Jalen Hurts as the NFL’s top quarterbacks during an …
Read More »Report: Resolution of Falcons, Eagles tampering cases is “likely to come this week”
When last we heard about a potential resolution of the pending tampering cases against the Falcons and Eagles, the word was that a final decision come during draft week. Right away, the NFL said it won’t. Now, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports this: “A resolution in the alleged free agent tampering cases of the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles is …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: Malik Nabers brings new level of explosion to wide receivers group
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 wide receiver position… Projected depth chart Starters: Malik Nabers, …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: Can Garrett Wilson become a Pro Bowler with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback?
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 wide receiver position… Projected depth chart Starter: …
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