Daily Archives: June 5, 2024

Keenan Allen: If Bears offer me an extension, we’ll go from there

Keenan Allen has been a member of the Bears for a few months now and the wide receiver hasn’t minded the move from Los Angeles to Chicago. Allen told reporters on Tuesday that “it wouldn’t be hard to adjust to a city like this” while discussing how it feels in his new home. The question for Allen is how long …

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Wisconsin football class of 2025 DE target reschedules official visit to UW

Wisconsin football class of 2025 defensive line target Wilnerson Telemaque rescheduled his official visit to Madison for the weekend of June 7. The three-star was originally slated to visit the University of Minnesota this coming weekend but announced his change of plans on Monday. Prior to the modification, he planned to officially visit Wisconsin the weekend of June 14. The …

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NHL playoff buzz: What are the secrets to success for Oilers and Panthers?

Emily Kaplan, ESPNJun 5, 2024, 07:55 AM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Forget the distance, this year’s Stanley Cup Final is as electric as they come. Two fantastic teams hitting their stride when it matters most, with incredible stories to tell. Here’s a look inside how both teams got here and lessons on what makes them special. …

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The Justin Jefferson impact: Will wide receivers become too expensive?

There are any number of stats that will show Justin Jefferson had the best first four years of any wide receiver in NFL history. By any standard, the guy is a ridiculously good player. There is also the basic understanding that defenses must game plan against specifically Jefferson, thus making him advantageously impactful for the Minnesota offense even when the …

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Wisconsin class of 2025 official visits for weekend of June 7

Four-star RB Byron Louis (No. 211 player in class of 2025, No. 15 RB, No. 29 recruit from Florida) Four-star iOL Hardy Watts (No. 227 player in class of 2025, No. 12 iOL, No. 1 recruit from Massachusetts) Four-star WR Eugene Hilton Jr. (No. 358 player in class of 2025, No. 57 wide receiver, No. 7 recruit from Indiana) Three-star DL …

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Christian McCaffrey signs 2-year, $38 million extension with 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has signed a two-year extension that will see him average $19 million per season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year will see his salary increase $8 million and he will also receive $24 million more in guaranteed money. McCaffrey was set to make $11.8 million for …

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Wisconsin football class of 2025 RB target Bo Jackson commits to Big Ten rival

Wisconsin football class of 2025 running back target Bo Jackson announced his commitment to Ohio State on Tuesday. Jackson became the fifth Wisconsin class of 2025 target to commit elsewhere this week, joining three-star WR Vernon Allen III, three-star iOL N’Kye Wynn, three-star LB Elliot Schaper and three-star Javin Gordon. Allen and Wynn chose Rutgers while Schaper and Gordon committed …

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Brandon Aiyuk is not at 49ers mandatory minicamp

Running back Christian McCaffrey reported to the 49ers’ mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and signed a new contract with the team, but there’s been no new developments regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s status. Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com reports that Aiyuk has not reported to the team’s facility for their only mandatory work of the offseason. Aiyuk also stayed away from the …

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Tyreek Hill: My No. 1 priority is making sure I’m a Dolphin for life

Tyreek Hill and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have made clear they want want a new contract for the star receiver. It became a bigger priority after Justin Jefferson signed a deal Monday that will pay him $35 million per year in new money. “Oh, it’s a great day in the Hill household, man. Everybody waking up happy,” Hill said, via …

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Cameron Heyward at Steelers OTAs, doesn’t think a new contract is imminent

The Steelers don’t have their mandatory minicamp until next week, but defensive lineman Cameron Heyward still decided to report to the team’s practice facility on Tuesday. Heyward had been away from the team during their voluntary workouts as he looks for a new deal and he told reporters that he plans to remain with the team through minicamp and into …

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Commanders agree to terms with K Ramiz Ahmed

The Commanders needed a kicker after cutting Brandon McManus on Sunday. They are signing former UFL kicker Ramiz Ahmed on Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post reports. Ahmed spent part of the 2024 spring season with the Birmingham Stallions after Chris Blewitt was injured. Ahmed went 10-for-13, including 4-for-7 from beyond 40 yards. He holds the record for the …

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