San Francisco wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has done what NFL players often do when they’re not happy with their teams: He unfollowed his team on Instagram. Aiyuk, who wants a new contract, is no longer following the 49ers’ official account. As he heads into the fifth and final season of his rookie contract, Aiyuk has made no secret that he …
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Sources – Coyotes players told team is relocating to Utah
Emily Kaplan, ESPNApr 12, 2024, 09:43 PM ET CloseEmily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Arizona Coyotes players were informed Friday that the team is relocating to Utah, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by PHNX Sports. Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong met with the team ahead of their game against the Edmonton Oilers to confirm what had been rumored …
Read More »O.J. Simpson’s legacy rang loudest where his death created silence
O.J. Simpson died Wednesday. The day it happened was always bound to be complicated. Usually, when a Pro Football Hall of Famer dies, it triggers an outpouring of statements and remembrances from his teams, his teammates, famous fans and many more. But Simpson obviously wasn’t just any Hall of Famer. After a successful NFL career and amid a successful acting …
Read More »Seahawks agree to terms with OG Laken Tomlinson
The Seahawks are signing free agent guard Laken Tomlinson. Brady Henderson of ESPN reports it’s a one-year deal worth up to $4 million. The Seahawks had openings at both guard spots, and Tomlinson has played almost exclusively at left guard with 99 percent of his career snaps there. He has missed only one game in nine seasons. The Jets cut …
Read More »Former Colts QB Andrew Luck reveals whether he ever considered a comeback after retiring at age 29
Andrew Luck is back in Indianapolis. Less than five years after one of the most shocking retirements in NFL history, Luck returned to the city where he quarterbacked from 2012-18. Luck returned to Indianapolis to attend former Colts coach Chuck Pagano’s annual gala that helps donate money for cancer research. During the gala, Luck wore a wide smile as he …
Read More »Top draft expert breaks down Eagles’ top-round combinations
Top draft expert breaks down Eagles’ top-round combinations originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, the two positions most commonly linked to the Eagles in early rounds have been cornerback and offensive tackle. But which combination is a better bet? Should the Eagles go corner first and then offensive tackle? Or should they go with …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Top 5 interior defensive linemen headlined by pair of Texas standouts
With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here are the top five interior defensive linemen. [Nate Tice’s NFL Draft top 100 big board ⊥ Top QBs ⊥ Top RBs ⊥ Top WRs ⊥ Top TEs ⊥ Top OL ⊥ Top Edges ⊥ Top IDL ⊥ Top LBs ⊥ Top CBs ⊥ Top …
Read More »Niners WR Brandon Aiyuk unfollows team on social media amid contract stand-off
Brandon Aiyuk wants his money. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) Brandon Aiyuk is taking a road well-traveled as he negotiates a new contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro wide receiver unfollowed his team of four years on Instagram, as NFL Network’s Clayton Holloway noticed Friday: Unfollowing a team while looking for a new deal is practically a cliché …
Read More »Giants Mailbag: Is a trade up to No. 4 in the 2024 NFL Draft likely?
The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching. The Giants haven’t hid from their desires to draft a quarterback, but the method in which they find one is complicating by the day. Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy was a second-round target a few months ago. Now, it seems unlikely he’s there at No. 6. What should the Giants do? Is receiver more of …
Read More »Stephon Gilmore: Bill Belichick is the greatest coach, don’t let The Dynasty fool you
Stephon Gilmore is the latest former New England player to take issue with the portrayal of coach Bill Belichick in The Dynasty, the documentary about the Patriots. Gilmore wrote on social media today that having watched the series, he’s disappointed in the lack of credit Belichick received for the Patriots’ success. “Just watched The Dynasty,” Gilmore wrote. “Bill was the …
Read More »The Xavier Worthy conundrum: Is being too fast, bad? | Inside Coverage
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by senior NFL writer Jori Epstein and senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson to discuss why Xavier Worthy’s record-breaking 40-yard dash is viewed by some as detrimental to his draft stock and if the future of evaluating wide receivers is changing. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast …
Read More »NFL Rookie Dynasty Rankings 2024: Running Back, Part One
Kyle Dvorchak breaks down his top eight rookie running backs ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. 1. Jonathan Brooks, Texas The former Longhorn played behind both Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson for two years—a reasonable excuse for his late breakout—before taking over the starting role in 2023. He excelled in his lone season as the starter, rushing 187 times for …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors: Star WR unfollows 49ers on social media amid negotiations about new contract
Getty Images An athlete unfollowing their team on social media is typically the beginning of the end for athlete and team. That appears to be the possible situation unfolding in San Francisco between the 49ers and wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk has unfollowed the team on social media (h/t NFL Media). His actions will surely fuel the ongoing speculation regarding his …
Read More »Browns trade Leroy Watson to Titans
Tackle Leroy Watson won’t be with the Browns for the start of their offseason program next week. Watson was traded to the Titans on Friday. Tennessee announced that they are sending a seventh-round pick, No. 227 overall, to the Browns in exchange for Watson. The move means Watson will be reunited with offensive line coach Bill Callahan, who left the …
Read More »2024 Houston Texans 7-round mock draft: Putting final touches on a contender
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The Texans have been one of the NFL’s most aggressive teams this offseason. They acquired star receiver Stefon Diggs and former Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon via trades. They made big free-agent investments in edge rusher Danielle Hunter, defensive lineman Denico Autry and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. On paper, they’ve assembled a team that’s poised …
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