Getty Images Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson remains unconscious after going into cardiac arrest on Thursday, but he is in stable condition at a local hospital. Thompson’s agent, Chris Turnage, offered a few new details about the situation on Thursday night. “BJ is still unconscious at this point, but he’s stable and vitals are good,” Turnage told NFL Media. “His …
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Pats’ Christian Gonzalez, Eagles’ Nolan Smith among young players set to rebound from injury, early struggles
Every year in the NFL, we see breakout stars. And they come in all shapes and sizes with different backstories. Here, we’re going to begin a breakout mini-series with young “rebound” selections who fell into the shadows of the football-watching world either due to injury or simple disappointment. To qualify for this article, a player had to be entering either …
Read More »What surprised Jeff Stoutland the most about Mekhi Becton
What surprised Jeff Stoutland the most about Mekhi Becton originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There was a point in his career — and not all that long ago — where Mekhi Becton would have resisted a move to guard. “Yeah,” Becton says now. “There was.” Heck, the former first-round pick didn’t even want to move from left tackle to …
Read More »Eagles mandatory minicamp observations (Day 3): Jalen Hurts learning, Kenny Pickett showing QB2 potential
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have officially hit summer break, as the final day of mandatory minicamp came to a close on Thursday. The final practice of the spring session lasted just over 50 minutes, as there weren’t many 11-on-11 plays in that portion of practice. This session felt like the last day of classes, with red zone starting the …
Read More »Mekhi Becton looking to resurrect career with Eagles; ex-Jets first-rounder hoping to earn long-term extension
PHILADELPHIA — Sometimes the later free agent signings are the ones that pan out the best. The Philadelphia Eagles may be finding that out with Mekhi Becton, whom they signed after the draft last month. Becton, a former first-round pick who fell out of favor with the New York Jets, is getting a second chance with the Eagles to save …
Read More »Celtics dominate Mavericks in NBA Finals opener; why Dan Hurley fits Lakers
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Read More »Expectations for quarterbacks at OTAs, minicamp more than they appear
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Two things can be true: OTAs and mandatory minicamp can be vitally important for NFL teams. But there can still be an overreaction. We’re at the slow point of the NFL offseason where all there is to talk about is “practice” in t-shirts and shorts happening at facilities across the league. Reports come out about …
Read More »Xavien Howard accused of revenge porn, shared sexual material with victim’s son, suit claims
Getty Images Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard is still looking for his new NFL home, but he’s now dealing with a serious issue off the field. According to new court filings that were filed Thursday and provided to CBS News Miami, Howard is accused of circulating photos and videos of himself and other women having sex to humiliate them …
Read More »Jeffrey Lurie exploring sale of minority stake in Eagles, per report; this famous Philly celebrity interested
USATSI PHILADELPHIA — Jeffrey Lurie is considering selling a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles, per a report by Bloomberg News. However, there’s one condition: The buyer won’t have an opportunity toward owning a controlling stake of the team. Basically, the Lurie family will still be the majority owners of the Eagles — no matter who joins the ownership group. …
Read More »Mekhi Becton getting time at guard, thinks size gives him “advantage”
When Mekhi Becton signed with the Eagles as a free agent, head coach Nick Sirianni said that the team would start the 2020 Jets first-round pick at tackle and see how things go from there. Things have unfolded in a way that Becton saw snaps at left guard this week with Landon Dickerson excused from the team’s minicamp. It’s a …
Read More »Randy Gregory sues NFL, Broncos over fines for marijuana use
The NFL has largely abandoned the notion of suspending players for marijuana. However, they can still be fined. And one player is pushing back against more than $500,000 in fines that have been imposed on him. Via Justin Wingerter of BusinessDen, former Broncos defensive end Randy Gregory has sued both the league and the team under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. …
Read More »Stanley Cup Final 2024: Expert picks for Panthers-Oilers
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final is upon us, with Game 1 on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+). From a field of 16 teams to start the postseason, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have emerged as the two final combatants. For the Oilers, a Cup win would be the franchise’s sixth, but the first since 1990 and the first for …
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Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJun 7, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. “Everyone has a game plan for this young man. It’s …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: C.J. Mosley and Quincy Williams’ partnership continues to ascend
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the linebacker position… Projected depth chart Starters: C.J. …
Read More »Teven Jenkins wants a contract extension, but Bears haven’t made an offer
Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins is heading into the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, and he’d like to work something out to remain in Chicago for the long term. But that would require both parties engaging in a negotiation. So far, Jenkins says, he and his agent have expressed interest in the Bears, but the team hasn’t …
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