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1 fantasy football footnote for every AFC South team
NFL training camp season has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the onslaught of information, rumors and hype pieces. But fantasy managers shouldn’t be wary of the influx of info — Scott Pianowski has you covered with one key nugget to know for every team. Next up is the AFC South. This embedded content is not available in your region. …
Read More »Texans announce all season tickets are sold out
A year ago, expectations for the Texans were so low that they were the only team in the league without a single game scheduled for a national television window. Things have changed. This year, expectations are high in Houston, and the Texans announced today that they have already sold out all season tickets for the 2024 season. “Our fans are …
Read More »Reports: Haason Reddick won’t report to Jets camp
The Jets traded for edge rusher Haason Reddick this offseason, but it’s unclear if he’ll ever take the field for them. Reddick did not take part in any phase of their offseason workouts and multiple reports on Tuesday say that he will not be reporting to training camp on Tuesday either. Reddick’s dissatisfaction with his contractual situation is behind the …
Read More »Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick to reportedly hold out from training camp
After skipping mandatory minicamp, Haason Reddick will also sit out the start of training camp with his new team. Reddick is holding out from New York Jets camp as he’s still seeking an extension, ESPN reported Tuesday. The Jets traded for the standout edge rusher in April, giving up a conditional 2026 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles that could …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa, Dak Prescott headline NFL QBs under the most pressure in 2024
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter First and foremost, let’s be clear: Every starting quarterback in the NFL is facing pressure this season. If you’re good enough to have a quarter-billion-dollar contract, there’s the immense pressure of living up to that money. If you’re not good enough, there’s pressure to do everything you can to get yourself in position for such …
Read More »Former Eagle Haason Reddick reportedly holding out with Jets
Former Eagle Haason Reddick reportedly holding out with Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Former Eagles Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick still doesn’t have a new contract and is holding out of Jets camp, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The Eagles traded Reddick to the Jets in late March in a deal that will at least bring back a …
Read More »Jets DE Haason Reddick expected to holdout of training camp as he seeks new deal
Haason Reddick will not be in attendance as the New York Jets open training camp on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 29-year-old defensive end has not received the extension he has been seeking since being dealt by the Philadelphia Eagles on April 1. He has one year left on his current deal and …
Read More »Jordan Love’s low 2024 salary will make it easier to set new high-water mark
As the Packers and quarterback Jordan Love presumably close in on a new contract, there’s a growing belief that he’ll become the latest highest-paid player in NFL history — until the next one. Love’s current salary makes that a lot easier to do. It’s the old money/new money dynamic. If Love will be getting to $56 million per year through …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 7 Cleveland Browns need more from Deshaun Watson
Myles Garrett has double-digit sacks in six straight seasons. (Yahoo Sports/Henry Russell) Positive vibes about Deshaun Watson, on or off the field, have been rare for the Cleveland Browns since they traded for the controversial quarterback. But for one fantastic half against the Baltimore Ravens last season, Watson looked like the player the Browns thought they were getting. The Browns …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Cleveland Browns team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss expectations for Deshaun Watson this season and whether the quarterback can reach elite status again with the Browns. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Does Deshaun Watson have the yips is what I’m trying to say. Is he …
Read More »Jakeem Grant among receivers/returners trying out with the Giants
Jakeem Grant was among a group of wide receivers and returners the Giants worked out on Monday. The Giants’ receivers were worked out with special teams in mind, according to Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record. Grant has four career punt return touchdowns and two career kickoff return touchdowns, and the new kickoff rule has NFL teams increasingly seeing value …
Read More »Sunday Ticket trial, Day 5-6: Dr. Daniel Rascher testimony
On the fifth day of the Sunday Ticket trial, the plaintiffs started to show the financial costs of the league’s alleged (and accepted, by the jury) antitrust violation. They called to the stand Dr. Daniel Rascher, a professor who teaches courses in sports economics, sports finance, and applied research methods at the University of San Francisco. Rascher ultimately introduced the …
Read More »Yannick Ngakoue to visit Dolphins on Monday
As the Dolphins prepare to move forward without Shaq Barrett, who retired over the weekend, they’re looking at replacements. In addition to Emmanuel Ogbah, they’ll also be looking at veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, agent Drew Rosenhaus disclosed that Ngakoue will be at Dolphins headquarters on Monday during his weekly segment on WSVN-7. …
Read More »5 questions Jets must answer during 2024 NFL training camp
NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Jets. Let’s review some of the main things they’ll be seeking to evaluate… Can Aaron Rodgers get back to his old self? The Jets brought in Rodgers last season to bring them back to relevancy after an NFL-high 13-year playoff drought. Unfortunately, that came crashing down when Rodgers tore his Achilles …
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