Jets owner Woody Johnson has jokes. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers might not find them funny. In a recent appearance on Fox News, Johnson was asked about Rodgers’s short-lived dalliance with becoming the running mate of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “He is getting back to football 100 percent,” Johnson said via the New York Post. “He never left football. …
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2024 NFL Draft: Top 5 tight ends headlined by one can’t-miss prospect
With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here are the top five tight ends. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top WRs ⊥ Top OL] I recently wrote about how Bowers is an “offensive weapon.” That term is usually reserved for small players …
Read More »Drake Maye set to visit Commanders next week
As the pre-draft process winds down, the Commanders will have another top quarterback prospect visit the team next week. Former North Carolina QB Drake Maye will meet with Washington next Tuesday and Wednesday, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported yesterday that former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels will visit with the club next Monday and Tuesday. Maye …
Read More »How should the Chargers approach the 5th pick in the NFL draft? | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald and ESPN contributor Domonique Foxworth discuss which positions the Chargers should go after in the 2024 NFL Draft. 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 listen. Video Transcript CHARLES MCDONALD: The Chargers at …
Read More »How Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 49ers will use No. 31 draft pick
How Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 49ers will use No. 31 draft pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The OG of NFL media draft experts again has the 49ers going with an OT with the team’s first-round pick. Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN has eight offensive linemen being selected within the first 25 selections of his latest mock draft. …
Read More »One detail of Bears new stadium plan will be especially exciting to Montez Sweat
One detail of Bears new stadium plan will be especially exciting to Montez Sweat originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears star pass rusher Montez Sweat is on board for one big piece of the team’s new stadium plans– no matter where the stadium ends up. On a recent episode of former Rams and Eagles star Chris Long’s podcast, “Green …
Read More »Bears’ top-30 visits offer glimpse into NFL draft plan after Caleb Williams goes at No. 1
Bears’ top-30 visits offer glimpse into NFL draft plan after Caleb Williams goes at No. 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ plan for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has been set for some time. Barring an unforeseen issue, the Bears will select USC quarterback Caleb Williams to kick off the draft. The Bears …
Read More »Trent Baalke: Josh Allen is a cornerstone of our defense
The Jaguars officially announced the signing of edge rusher Josh Allen to a five-year contract on Wednesday afternoon. Allen’s deal has a base value of $141.25 million and has $76.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, which is a big uptick on the $24.07 million he would have made under the terms of the franchise tag. General Manager Trent Baalke’s statement …
Read More »Giants have Top 30 visit set with QB Jayden Daniels ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
The Giants have a Top 30 visit set with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels for this coming Monday, his agent told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. In addition to the Giants, Daniels has drawn interest from the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders. The Giants, who hold the No. 6 overall pick, have interest in …
Read More »Full 2024 NFL draft order for first round and how it affects Bears
Full 2024 NFL draft order for first round and how it affects Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears have the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, and their all but assured decision to select Caleb Williams with that pick will be the most impactful decision of the offseason. But GM Ryan Poles won’t be done …
Read More »Ex-NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs arrested on assault charge in Arizona after incident at Starbucks drive-thru
Former NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs was arrested Tuesday in Scottsdale, Arizona on two charges relating to a suspected road rage incident in March at a Starbucks drive-thru line. According to Scottsdale Police, Suggs faces charges of threatening and intimidating, and disorderly conduct with a weapon. He was released Wednesday morning. Suggs allegedly threatened to kill another driver after Suggs backed …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers briefly thought playing career could be over after tearing his Achilles tendon
Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,’” the 40-year-old quarterback said during a wide-ranging 2 1/2-hour interview on the “I Can …
Read More »Jaguars LB Josh Allen’s massive extension gives Montez Sweat’s contract strong value
Jaguars LB Josh Allen’s massive extension gives Montez Sweat’s contract strong value originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Jaguars handed their prime outside linebacker, Josh Allen (not the Bills QB), a massive extension, worth just north of $141 million over five years — an average $28 million salary per year. Don’t get it twisted, he earned it. Last season, …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers thought his career was over after tearing Achilles tendon
Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener. “I was really thinking, ‘This is it. You don’t come back from this injury,'” the 40-year-old quarterback said during a wide-ranging 2 1/2-hour interview on the “I Can …
Read More »Montez Sweat makes bold claim for 2024 that will get Bears fans fired up
Montez Sweat makes bold claim for 2024 that will get Bears fans fired up originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Montez Sweat made a bold claim about the 2024 NFL season, and it should get Bears fans fired up. “I’m telling you right now, I’m not losing to Green Bay this year,” Sweat said on the “Green Light Show with …
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