‘The Dynasty’: Takeaways from Ep. 1 and 2 of Patriots doc originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston On Friday, Apple TV+ debuted its 10-part series on the New England Patriots’ 20-year dynastic run. “The Dynasty,” based on author Jeff Benedict’s book of the same title, chronicles the story of the Patriots from the day they drafted Drew Bledsoe in 1993 …
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Steelers submit formal bid to host 2026 or 2027 draft
The Steelers are officially on the clock to host the event where every team is on the clock. Via Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Steelers officially submitted a bid on Friday to host the 2026 or 2027 NFL draft. Today was the deadline for doing so. “I think we’re optimistic that we’ll bring it here in the not-too-distant …
Read More »Steelers legend Jerome Bettis celebrates 52nd birthday: 5 fast facts about Hall of Fame RB known as ‘The Bus’
It’s been 18 years since Jerome Bettis retired at the podium after helping the Steelers win Super Bowl XL. Since then, the player known affectionately as “The Bus” has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the Steelers Hall of Honor. Bettis also hosts a show in Pittsburgh, where he has continued to work with …
Read More »Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a victim of the Chiefs parade shooting
Getty Images Pop star Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of one of the victims of Wednesday’s shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade. A GoFundMe fundraiser was started to support the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, who was killed in the shooting. Swift gave two $50,000 donations in the act of kindness. “Sending my deepest …
Read More »C.J. Stroud’s agency tells NFL its prospects will skip all pre-draft cognition tests
C.J. Stroud’s agency sent a message to the NFL. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud made the warnings about his pre-NFL Draft cognition test results look foolish this season, and now the agency that represents him is taking things a step further. Athletes First is reportedly directing its 2024 prospects to forego all intelligence testing in …
Read More »Broncos’ Russell Wilson accepting offers on his Denver mansion amid speculation he’ll be released, per report
Getty Images Is Russell Wilson bracing for a breakup with the Denver Broncos? That appears to be the case, as the veteran quarterback and his wife Ciara are accepting offers for their Denver-area mansion, according to Business Den. The couple purchased the Cherry Hills Village home for $25 million shortly after Wilson was traded from Seattle in 2022. Along with …
Read More »Why Monday is an important date for the Buccaneers as it relates to keeping Mike Evans, other standouts
This upcoming Monday wouldn’t be considered an important date on most NFL calendars, but One Buccaneer Place has had Feb. 19 circled for some time. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could save around $11 million against the 2024 salary cap if they can somehow agree to contract extensions with quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. …
Read More »Eagles sign special teams coach Michael Clay to contract extension after unit’s strong 2023 season, per report
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded Michael Clay for having one of the best special teams units in the NFL this past season, signing him to a contract extension, according to the NFL Media. Clay turned around the Eagles’ special teams unit in 2023, as it had the biggest jump in Rick Gosselin’s annual special teams rankings — leaping from 31st …
Read More »Luke Getsy: It will be fun digging into this quarterback draft class
The Raiders were expected to be in the market for quarterback help this offseason when they thought Jimmy Garoppolo would be available for the entire year, but they’re almost certainly going to be hunting for one now that they’re expected to release Jimmy Garoppolo in the wake of his two-game suspension. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy will have a hand in …
Read More »NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2024: Live stream, TV info, how to watch online, start time, rosters, teams
The annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game returns on Friday in Indianapolis, and there’s plenty of star athletes and celebrities that will be competing. Among those that will be participating is Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, and former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and ESPN personality Stephen A. …
Read More »Tom Brady clears the air why he didn’t re-sign with Patriots after making surprising exit in 2020 offseason
During the 2020 offseason, the biggest question in the NFL revolved around Tom Brady and what he was going to do. After 20 seasons with the Patriots, Brady was about to hit free agency for the first time in his career. After playing out his contract with the Patriots, there was some who thought that Brady might end up re-signing …
Read More »Chiefs pick up option on Chris Jones’ contract, retain right to franchise tag All-Pro DT, per report
Getty Images One of the top items on the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason to-do list has to do with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who’s among the best players at his position and looking for a new deal. On Friday, the Chiefs made the decision to pick up an option in his contract, which both pays Jones the $4.25 million …
Read More »Steelers submit bid to host NFL Draft in either 2026 or 2027; what to expect if Pittsburgh holds event
Getty Images One of the biggest events on the NFL calendar may be coming to Pittsburgh. The Steelers announced on Friday they have submitted a bid for Pittsburgh to host the NFL Draft in either 2026 or 2027. The Steelers are hoping to land the next available NFL Draft, with the event going to Detroit this upcoming spring and Green Bay in …
Read More »Luke Getsy praises Justin Fields as the Raiders consider their QB options
The Raiders are expected to be in the quarterback market this offseason. The Bears, who own the No. 1 overall pick, could trade Justin Fields this offseason. The Raiders have hired Fields’ former offensive coordinator, Luke Getsy. It begs the question: Would the Raiders have interest in Fields if the Bears choose to put him on the market? During his …
Read More »Way-too-early 2024 NFL playoff predictions: Why Colts, Commanders will rise
The 2023 NFL season is officially over, which means it’s time to look ahead to next season. We don’t have a clear picture of what each team’s roster will look like when the 2024-25 season kicks off in September, with April’s upcoming draft and free agency still to come before then, but Colin Cowherd already has an inkling of which …
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