Jun 18, 2024, 11:07 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists to add to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by beating the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. Connor Brown, Zach Hyman and Corey …
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Free agent LT David Bakhtiari hopes to play a couple more years
David Bakhtiari has played 13 games and missed 38 the past three seasons as his balky left knee has failed him. He underwent a fifth surgical procedure, giving the former All-Pro left tackle optimism about continuing his career. The Packers released Bakhtiari in March, four months after another major surgery on the knee that he originally injured in a Dec. …
Read More »Washington Commanders reach $1.3 million lawsuit settlement with state of Virginia
The Washington Commanders have settled a lawsuit with Virginia over their handling of season-ticket deposits under previous ownership, the last litigation remaining from that situation a decade ago. The $1.3 million settlement with Virginia includes returning $600,000 to nearly 500 fans who were affected. The team settled similar suits with Maryland in 2022 and the District of Columbia in 2023. …
Read More »Falcons adding Matt Ryan, Arthur Blank to their Ring of Honor
The Falcons are adding team owner Arthur Blank and former quarterback Matt Ryan to the team’s ring of honor. Ryan won a league MVP award and led the Falcons to a Super Bowl, so his selection to the ring of honor is obviously well deserved. Ryan arrived in Atlanta with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft and …
Read More »Jayson Tatum supports Panthers and former classmate Matthew Tkachuk
Brianna Williams, ESPNJun 18, 2024, 08:01 PM ET The Florida Panthers have some serious NBA star power supporting them ahead of their potential Stanley Cup Final series-clinching Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers: Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Fresh off of his 31-point, 11-assist and 8-rebound performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the new …
Read More »Bears sign DeAndre Carter to one-year deal
The Bears signed veteran receiver/return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract on Tuesday, the team announced. Carter, 31, appeared in four games with the Bears in 2020. He has played 94 games in six seasons, with 21 starts, for the Eagles (2018), Texans (2018-20), Bears (2020), Commanders (2021), Chargers (2022) and Raiders (2023). He has caught 108 passes for …
Read More »NFL teams in the worst shape for 2024 | The Exempt List
Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode, Charles McDonald is joined by Frank Schwab to predict how the worst six teams in the NFL will fare in 2024. They start the show by reacting to the latest news on two major wide receiver contract extensions. They speculate if the Cincinnati Bengals …
Read More »Steelers committed to team policy of not negotiating in-season
Defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has made clear he wants a new contract, but unless the Steelers get it completed before the season starts, it won’t happen this year. The Steelers have a hard and fast no-negotiations-during-the-season policy. General Manager Omar Khan recently confirmed during an appearance on 93.7 The Fan that the Steelers will cease all contract talks once the …
Read More »Ravens’ Lamar Jackson to have more control of the offense in 2024; here’s what to expect from the reigning MVP
Last season, the Baltimore Ravens finished with one of the NFL’s best offenses. Lamar Jackson and Co. racked up the sixth-most yards in the NFL, as well as the fourth-most points. They ranked fourth in FTN’s DVOA and tied for eighth in Tru Media’s version of EPA per play. The season ended with Jackson capturing the second MVP award of …
Read More »Connor Williams landing spots: Former Cowboys, Dolphins OL talking to multiple teams about a deal, per report
Another notable NFL player is expected to sign somewhere before the start of the 2024 season. Connor Williams, a veteran interior offensive lineman who played previously for the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins, is currently speaking with multiple teams as he looks to pick his new team before training camp, via ESPN. Williams, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury in …
Read More »Amari Cooper holdout: Browns general manager addresses Pro Bowl receiver’s contract situation
At this point, it would be easier to name the starting AFC North wideouts who actually participated in their team’s respective spring workouts. Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins didn’t take part in OTAs because of their desire to receive new contracts. Like Higgins, Cleveland’s Amari Cooper decided to skip both OTAs and mandatary minicamp as he looks to receive …
Read More »Dolphins cut WR Mathew Sexton to make room for Calais Campbell
The Dolphins made official the signing of defensive lineman Calais Campbell, announcing the move Tuesday. To make room for Campbell on the roster, the Dolphins cut wide receiver Mathew Sexton. Sexton signed with the Dolphins on Jan. 17. He entered the NFL with the Steelers on March 31, 2021. In 2023, he had stints on the practice squads of the …
Read More »Vancouver Canucks secure eight-year deal with Filip Hronek
Jun 18, 2024, 06:08 PM ET The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Filip Hronek on an eight-year contract, general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday. The deal carries an average-annual value of $7.25 million for a standout blueliner who was a key cog in the Canucks’ rise to becoming a division champion this season. Playing under coach …
Read More »Cowboys sign DB Gareon Conley
The Cowboys have added another player from the UFL and this one happens to be a former NFL first-round pick. Dallas announced on Tuesday that the club has signed defensive back Gareon Conley. Conley, 28, was a Raiders first-round pick in 2017 and appeared in 23 games for the club before he was traded to the Texans in October of …
Read More »Cowboys sign two ex-UFL players: CB Gareon Conley and LB Willie Harvey Jr.
After the success of former USFL players Kavontae Turpin and Brandon Aubrey on the Cowboys’ special teams, Dallas is dipping back into the spring football talent pool — this time to bolster its defense. The Cowboys have reportedly signed linebacker Willie Harvey Jr., who was named to the All-UFL team after leading the new league with 76 total tackles for …
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