One person is dead and at least 21 were injured after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, Kansas City Police Police Chief Stacey Graves said in a press conference. Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage. Graves initially said that officials did not believe any victims were children, but Chief Ross Grundyson …
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Eagles sign former third-round edge rusher with NFL experience
Eagles sign former third-round edge rusher with NFL experience originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Wednesday signed veteran edge rusher Julian Okwara. Okwara, 26, was selected in the third round by the Lions out of Notre Dame in the 2020 NFL Draft and has experience over the past four seasons. In 38 career games (four starts), Okwara …
Read More »Broncos announce Pete Carmichael, Jim Leonhard have joined coaching staff
The Broncos have made it official with two assistant coaches joining the team’s staff. Denver announced on Wednesday that Pete Carmichael is the club’s new senior offensive assistant and Jim Leonhard is the defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach. It was previously reported that both men would be joining the Broncos. For Carmichael, it’s a reunion with head coach Sean …
Read More »Mass shooting at a parade? At a Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade? What the … ?
They came for a parade. They came by the million. They came downtown under the winter sun, wearing their Chiefs gear and their Kansas City pride. Parents brought their kids. Kids brought their parents. Some drank. Some cheered. Some just sat on their dad’s shoulders and screamed for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and the rest. These are the …
Read More »Report: NFL is “scouring” ESPN, Fox contracts over planned mega-streaming service
Last week, ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers Discovery announced plans for a joint streaming service that sounds a lot like a new-age cable package. The news was not met with enthusiasm by the NFL. John Ourand of Puck.news reports that the NFL is “scouring” its contracts with ESPN and Fox to see whether the two broadcast partners have the right …
Read More »Saints name Klint Kubiak offensive coordinator, break from Sean Payton’s legacy
The New Orleans Saints named Klint Kubiak their offensive coordinator on Wednesday, marking a new direction for a unit that has been overseen by either former coach Sean Payton or his protege, Pete Carmichael Jr., since 2006. The 36-year-old Kubiak was the passing game coordinator for the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers last season, and his hiring could not be …
Read More »Kerr offers encouraging words to Shanahan after 49ers’ SB58 loss
Kerr offers encouraging words to Shanahan after 49ers’ SB58 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like any coach trying to win a Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan has had to deal with the repercussions of losing with the 49ers — relieving defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of his duties Wednesday afternoon. If anyone knows the struggle coaches experience when going …
Read More »Derrick Henry’s next team odds: Ravens, Eagles, Cowboys lead the way
Running back Derrick Henry has run for 9,502 yards in his eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans. Mike Vrabel was Henry’s head coach for the past six seasons but was fired in January. The Titans hired Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to replace Vrabel, and Callahan is viewed as more of a passing game-focused coach than Vrabel. Will he …
Read More »Perry: Why Pats shouldn’t trade up for Caleb Williams
Perry: Why Pats shouldn’t trade up for Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston While the latest reports hint that the New England Patriots are considering trading down from their No. 3 pick in the 2024 Draft, NBC Sport’s Boston’s Phil Perry isn’t in favor of the contrary — trading up. With the biggest need in New England very …
Read More »49ers QB Purdy shares refreshing perspective on Super Bowl 58 loss
49ers QB Purdy shares refreshing perspective on Super Bowl 58 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It has been challenging for the 49ers to derive positives from their second Super Bowl defeat to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in five seasons. Still, 24-year-old quarterback Brock Purdy found a way to provide something for San Francisco to …
Read More »2024 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots, Seahawks among teams selecting first-round QBs
Joel Klatt College Football Analyst Let the speculation begin. With the NFL season officially coming to a close after the Kansas City Chiefs were crowned Super Bowl champions, football fans now shift their focus to the 2024 NFL Draft, which is just over two months away. The draft is one of the most fun events on the football calendar, and …
Read More »Adoree’ Jackson opens up about uncertain Giants future as he hits free agency
Adoree Jackson has been a key figure in the Giants’ secondary since signing with the team on a three-year deal following his release from the Tennessee Titans. Jackson graded out as a No. 1 caliber cornerback each of his first two seasons with Big Blue, according to Pro Football Focus, and he recorded a combined 87 tackles and three turnovers …
Read More »One person dead, at least 22 injured after shooting near Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Getty Images One person is dead and at least 22 were injured after shots were fired near the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday, Kansas City Police Police Chief Stacey Graves said in a press conference. Shots were fired west of Union Station near the garage. Graves initially said that officials did not believe any victims were children, but Chief …
Read More »Kansas City shooting: Patrick Mahomes, Trent McDuffie and others react to Super Bowl parade tragedy
USATSI Celebration turned to tragedy in Kansas City on Wednesday, as shots rang out during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory parade. In an afternoon press conference, Kansas City Police Police Chief Stacey Graves announced one person had died and 22 were injured in the shooting. The shooting happened towards the end of festivities, and the thousands of …
Read More »Saints announce Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator
The Saints had to wait until the Super Bowl was over to finalize the hiring of their new offensive coordinator, but the move is now official. Klint Kubiak was announced as the team’s new offensive coordinator on Wednesday. Kubiak had been the 49ers’ passing game specialist, which is why the Saints had to wait until now to seal the deal. …
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