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, …
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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 …
Read More »Report: “General optimism” about Devonta Smith contract talks
The Eagles have signed a couple of their starting offensive linemen to new contracts this offseason and their next move may be to strike a new deal with one of their wide receivers. Devonta Smith finished his third season with the team’s playoff loss to the Buccaneers, so the Eagles will have a chance to exercise their option for a …
Read More »Deonte Harty agrees to one-year deal with Ravens
The Ravens have brought in a return specialist. Baltimore is signing Deonte Harty to a one-year deal, according to a report from NFL Media. Harty, 26, spent last season with the Bills where he was primarily the team’s punt returner. He averaged 12.4 yards on 26 returns, including a 96-yard punt return for a touchdown. Harty returned just one kick …
Read More »Olu Fashanu 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Jets potential target
With the Jets currently holding the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu. By The Numbers – Height: 6-foot-6 – Weight: 312 pounds – 40-Yard Dash: 5.11 – Vertical: 32 inches – Bench: DNP – Broad Jump: 9-foot-1 – 2023 Stats (12 …
Read More »Kellen Mond hopes workout with 49ers leads to something more
Kellen Mond doesn’t have a job, but he is hoping that Wednesday’s work at the 49ers’ local pro day gives him an opportunity for one. Mond was one of four veteran players participating in the workout, joining tight ends Curtis Hodges, Hunter Kampmoyer and Tommy Sweeney. San Jose State’s Chevan Cordeiro, who is draft-eligible, was the only other quarterback at …
Read More »Packers sign CB Gemon Green
The Packers have signed free agent cornerback Gemon Green. Green recently received clearance to return to football activities following shoulder surgery, Bill Huber of SI.com reports. He worked out for the Packers this week, his first chance to show he’s fully healthy. Green declared for the draft in 2023 despite having a year of eligibility left. The Michigan product went …
Read More »Potential save of the year occurs in Swedish Hockey League
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNApr 10, 2024, 08:15 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The best hockey save of the year might’ve just happened in Sweden thanks to a goaltender who initially didn’t recognize he needed to make one. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Gustaf Lindvall is a goalie for Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Hockey League. In a semifinal …
Read More »Will the Cowboys draft a quarterback?
The Cowboys enter the draft with an unsettled future at the quarterback position. Will that prompt them to draft a quarterback? Why wouldn’t it? Eight years ago, they targeted Paxton Lynch in round one before settling for Dak Prescott in round four at a time when Tony Romo seemed to be closing in on the end of his career. This …
Read More »NFL QB Tiers: Caleb Williams, Anthony Richardson and Jordan Love are ‘potential stars’
The start of the NFL season is still months away, but Nick Wright of FOX Sports’ First Things First is already plotting. On Wednesday, Wright dished out his list of quarterbacks he thinks will have the most impact on the 2024-25 season, placing them in tiers with the label of either: Already Stars, Star Trajectory, Potential Stars, or Solid Starters. …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers initially thought that Achilles injury would end his career
While his current plan is to play at least two more years, Aaron Rodgers thought he had played his final down in the NFL after tearing his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 season. Rodgers recently revealed that he didn’t think that he’d be able to overcome an injury that has been a career-ender for several prominent athletes. Rodgers …
Read More »Carl Lawson visits Dolphins – Yahoo Sports
The Dolphins recently signed Shaq Barrett as a free agent and they spent some time with another veteran edge rusher on Wednesday. Carl Lawson visited with the team, per a report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC. It’s the first word of a visit with a team for Lawson since free agency got underway last month. Lawson was with the Jets …
Read More »Report: Medical recheck shows CB Kool-Aid McKinstry’s foot healing as expected
Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry went through his Scouting Combine medical recheck this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Doctors deemed his recovery on track and as expected, per Rapoport. Following Alabama’s Pro Day last month, McKinstry underwent surgery on his right foot to repair a Jones fracture. He has visited the Packers, Jaguars and Bucs over the past week. McKinstry …
Read More »NFL uniform policy: League to allow a third helmet option to all teams in 2025
Getty Images Two years after allowing a second helmet option, the NFL has announced that teams can now have a third helmet option starting in 2025 (via NFL Media). Teams that are currently going through a redesign option had already been given a third helmet option for the 2025 season. Every team has now been given that same option. In …
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