San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is on the cover of “Madden NFL 25,” which was revealed on Tuesday. McCaffrey, who signed a two-year, $38 million extension with the 49ers last week, will be the first running back to appear on the cover of “Madden” since Adrian Peterson and Barry Sanders graced separate covers in 2013. He is …
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Doesn’t sound like Judon plans to hold out amid contract uncertainty
Doesn’t sound like Judon plans to hold out amid contract uncertainty originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon is in the final year of his contract, which, naturally, creates some uncertainty over his future with the franchise. A lot of veterans in his position might refuse to participate in mandatory minicamp practices or even hold …
Read More »49ers’ most recent offer to Brandon Aiyuk lands outside top five of highest-paid WRs, per report
USATSI San Francisco 49ers star wideout Brandon Aiyuk did not attend mandatory minicamp this month due to his contract situation. The wide receiver is set to play the 2024 season on his fifth-year option, but he wants a long-term lucrative extension. The wide receivers market has once again experienced a revolution, as four of the current top five highest-paid pass-catchers received …
Read More »NFL mandatory minicamps 2024: Who’s there, who’s not as Aaron Rodgers has unexcused absence, subject to fines
Mandatory minicamps are underway around the NFL, with teams transitioning from voluntary to required offseason work in the lead-up to the 2024 campaign. But just because practices are mandatory doesn’t mean all players show up. This, after all, is the time of year when high-profile contract negotiations can really heat up. So here’s a roundup of notable names to attend …
Read More »Does ‘Madden NFL’ cover curse still exist? A look back at 25 years of covers after Christian McCaffrey nod
If you’re a football fan, there’s hardly a chance you haven’t heard of the “Madden” curse. The apparent and infamous jinx goes like this: The player featured on the cover of EA Sports’ annual NFL video game is doomed to encounter something vile: a decline in play, usually, or maybe even a serious injury. Superstition at its finest. The San …
Read More »Thompson out of hospital after cardiac arrest
Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson has been released from hospital after suffering from a seizure and cardiac arrest in a team meeting. Thompson, 25, received CPR from the Chiefs’ staff before being taken to hospital on Thursday. “The family thanks everyone for their prayers and want to especially thank the Chiefs medical and training staff for their rapid …
Read More »‘Madden NFL 25’ cover reveal: Christian McCaffrey becomes first 49ers star to be featured in 25 years
EA Sports Christian McCaffrey reset the running back market with a record contract extension this offseason. Now, the San Francisco 49ers star has added another historic notch to his belt: “Madden” cover athlete. EA Sports announced Tuesday that McCaffrey, the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, will be the featured star of “Madden NFL 25,” becoming the first 49ers player …
Read More »San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey is the Madden NFL 25 cover athlete
EA Sports has revealed the cover athlete for its Madden NFL 25 game. San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will get the prized spot on the cover of the enormously popular video game. McCaffrey led the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards last season and scored 14 touchdowns. He also led NFL running backs with seven receiving touchdowns while catching …
Read More »Eagles mandatory minicamp overreactions: Disconnect between Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni? No WR3 on roster?
PHILADELPHIA — Mandatory minicamp has come to a close for the Philadelphia Eagles, who head into the summer with pretty high expectations for the 2024 season. The Eagles are looking to avenge last season’s collapse and make the Super Bowl for the second time in three years, with Jalen Hurts seeking a bounce-back season as well. There’s a lot of …
Read More »Ranking five worst NFL teams entering 2024 season: Panthers high on list, once-dominant AFC team sits at No. 1
We are now just three months away from the return of NFL football, and the 2024 season is chock full of intriguing storylines. How far can Aaron Rodgers take the New York Jets? Will C.J. Stroud really make the Houston Texans a Super Bowl contender? Can the Detroit Lions overtake the San Francisco 49ers as the premier NFC squad? Our …
Read More »Fantasy Football: The Trevor Lawrence pessimism has gone too far
At the end of the 2022 season, Trevor Lawrence was an ascending star on an ascending team. He’d directed an outrageous comeback win against the Chargers in the Wild Card round, passing for 288 yards and four TDs, then his Jaguars had given the eventual champion Chiefs a mild scare the following week. By the end of the 2023 season, …
Read More »Top 10 backup QB situations ahead of the 2024 season: Chiefs, Eagles and Vikings among the best-prepared teams
Quarterbacks move the needle more than most in the NFL. It’s why guys like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and even Jared Goff are among the game’s highest-paid players. But what happens if the top signal-caller goes down? Injuries are inevitable in football, and sometimes the teams well equipped for quarterback emergencies are the ones who end up in the ultimate …
Read More »One of the Bengals’ star wide receivers showed up for mandatory minicamp, but the other still hasn’t
Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals offense has, for the last few years, been built around star quarterback Joe Burrow throwing the ball to his two star wide receivers: Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. When the trio has all been healthy, the Bengals have been among the league’s elite units. During the three seasons they have played together, Chase has 268 …
Read More »Chiefs’ BJ Thompson home from hospital after going into cardiac arrest at team facility, per agent
Getty Images Four days after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest, Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson was released from the hospital, his agent Chris Turnage told NFL Media. Three days before this news, Turnage announced that Thompson was awake and responsive after the incredibly scary situation. “The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wants to …
Read More »How the Lakers’ coaching search turned embarrassing; Panthers take 2-0 series lead with a dominant Game 2 win
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