Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 21, 2024, 12:41 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Craig Berube had options for his next NHL head coaching job, but he’s chosen to bet on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto is a team in turmoil, reeling from another unsuccessful postseason run and faced with rampant speculation over the future …
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Exploring Eagles’ WR3 options after DeVante Parker’s retirement
Exploring Eagles’ WR3 options after DeVante Parker’s retirement originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There were a wide range of outcomes for DeVante Parker with the Eagles in 2024. He could have become their WR3 after A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith or he could have failed to make the 53-man roster. But now we’ll never know. Parker, 31, has decided …
Read More »2024 NFL OTA highlights: Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa losing weight, Bryce Young doing ‘fantastic’
The 2024 NFL offseason continues to roll along, as 31 teams have now begun OTAs. This is the first time we will see rookies practice with veterans, and maybe the last time we will get to see players like Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence throw the pigskin around before they put pen to paper on what they hope will be lucrative, …
Read More »CBS Sports unveils way-too-early 2024 NFL Week 1 picks
The 2024 NFL schedule was released last Thursday, which means we can officially start breaking down Week 1. Sportsbooks have already posted lines for these matchups, so you can bet on NFL football right now! Let’s break down some of these matchups. As we do every week during the NFL regular season, we will pick and discuss our top five …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘has no restrictions’ and is ‘doing everything’ in OTAs
Getty Images The NFL put Aaron Rodgers’ return from a torn Achilles in prime time by selecting the New York Jets to open the season on “Monday Night Football” at the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. The good news for New York is the Jets’ 40-year-old quarterback is well on his way to starting that game …
Read More »Alleged assault victim drops charges against Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, per report
Rashee Rice has been under investigation for allegedly hitting a photographer at a Dallas club early on May 7, according to WFAA. Officers began the process of interviewing witnesses about the incident earlier, per the report, but now that investigation appears to be over. The man who Rice allegedly punched in the face has dropped all charges, according to a …
Read More »Patriots practicing what they preach with Drake Maye’s development
Patriots practicing what they preach with Drake Maye’s development originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – The Patriots really haven’t breathed a syllable about Drake Maye being fast-tracked onto the field in 2024. If anything, they’ve labored to tamp down that expectation. Ask about Maye, and eventually the answer will morph into something about Jacoby Brissett. Their intention – …
Read More »Falcons’ Kirk Cousins optimistic about Achilles injury, says ‘if the Super Bowl were today, I’m playing’
If the Super Bowl was being played today and the Atlanta Falcons were playing in the big game, quarterback Kirk Cousins says he would be ready to go, despite still recovering from an Achilles injury he suffered last season. These are a lot of hypotheticals not close to happening right now, but they do give some insight into Cousins’ health …
Read More »Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is a filthy steal in early fantasy football drafts
Stylistically, Isiah Pacheco is an almost perfect football player. Very few running backs in today’s NFL offer his particular blend of reckless brutality and breathtaking elusiveness. If you don’t enjoy watching this gentleman run the ball, then the game itself probably isn’t for you: Last year, Pacheco averaged 84.2 scrimmage yards per week and 5.0 yards per touch while reaching …
Read More »Titans’ Brian Callahan on QB Will Levis: He ‘wants to do whatever it takes to be a great player’
If we learned one thing about the Tennessee Titans this offseason, it’s that they’re invested in quarterback Will Levis’ development. Tennessee may be entering a new era with a new head coach, and the Titans are expected by sportsbooks to be the worst team in the AFC South, but this front office didn’t operate like that this offseason. Tennessee handed …
Read More »Can Jets’ revamped O-line protect Aaron Rodgers? Why veteran QB is in position to thrive behind upgraded unit
What a difference a year makes. At this time last offseason we were talking about the Jets’ Super Bowl expectations with Aaron Rodgers. After he tore his Achilles on the fourth play of the 2023 NFL season, the conversation is more like: Can Rodgers even stay on the field in 2024? The Jets’ overhauled offensive line will play a large …
Read More »Cowboys expect big jump from Jalen Tolbert
The Cowboys aren’t expecting CeeDee Lamb at their organized team activities and that will give more time for the team’s other receivers to make an impression on the coaching staff. One player who will be watched closely is Jalen Tolbert. The Cowboys have not made any veteran additions to the group after the departure of Michael Gallup, which leaves Tolbert …
Read More »Patriots’ Cole Strange expected to miss start of 2024 season due to knee injury, per report
The New England Patriots will likely be without a key member of their offensive line to start the 2024 NFL season. Starting guard Cole Strange is expected to miss time at the beginning of the year due to a knee injury he suffered last season, according to NFL Network. Just how long he will be sidelined is not yet known, …
Read More »Giants rookie Malik Nabers not a big fan of new throwback uniforms: ‘It’s gonna be hard to swag it out’
Getty Images Last week, the New York Giants announced throwback uniforms for their 100th season. The Giants revealed a “Century Red” throwback that will be worn this season, and they are polarizing to say the least. The new threads are highlighted by a red jersey that is divided by a thick blue stripe, which includes the white jersey number. It comes with …
Read More »2024 NFL win totals, AFC North: Browns could take step back, Steelers and Bengals have major QB questions
NFL season win totals are some of the most fun action to wager on — it’s a season-long gambit with week-to-week intensity because of how much every game matters for the final season record. With the explosion of legalized sports gambling, win totals have been out for a while now, but we can’t really get crystallized and concrete numbers until the NFL …
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