The San Francisco 49ers already have a loaded room at wide receiver, but that didn’t stop them from trying to pull off what would have been the biggest trade of the NFL offseason. According to ESPN, the 49ers were one of at least three teams that called the Minnesota Vikings about possibly making a trade for Justin Jefferson. So who …
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Colts QB Anthony Richardson says soreness in surgically repaired shoulder is ‘nothing to worry about’
During his rookie season, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson showcased his extraordinary skill set. He completed 60% of his passes at an average of 6.9 yards per attempt, with a 3-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio, and he also averaged 5.4 yards per carry and added four scores on the ground. And he did all that while playing in only four games. Of …
Read More »Brady-Mahomes rivalry moves from gridiron to court ahead of NBA Finals
Once again, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are on opposite sides ahead of a major battle, but this one’s a bit different. The legendary quarterbacks shared separate hype videos for the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, ahead of Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday. Brady, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, narrated the …
Read More »Chiefs reportedly bringing back receiver Mecole Hardman on one-year deal
Receiver Mecole Hardman is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs. The six-year veteran has agreed to a one-year contract with the team, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Hardman signed with the New York Jets as a free agent before last season. However, he was a disappointment in five games, catching only one pass for six yards. The Jets traded him …
Read More »New Utah team announces 6 finalists for name
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 6, 2024, 12:45 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The NHL’s newest franchise in Utah is close to choosing its name. Smith Entertainment Group — which owns the still-to-be-coined team — announced on Thursday the six potential nicknames Utah will take on before its inaugural season begins in 2024-25: Utah …
Read More »Top NFL rookie WRs: Projected 2024 statistics for Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and more
Getty Images We are right around the corner from training camp, which means the NFL offseason is about to become the NFL preseason. A total of 35 wide receivers were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, the second-most drafted position this year behind the 36 cornerbacks selected. You don’t have to be selected in the first round to make an …
Read More »Buccaneers signing former Giants WR Sterling Shepard to one-year deal, per report
Getty Images Just before the club opens up mandatory minicamp early next week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding some depth to their wide receiver unit. The club has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former New York Giants wideout Sterling Shepard, according to NFL Media. The financial terms were not immediately disclosed. Up until this point, Shepard …
Read More »For Cowboys’ Micah Parsons, results will inform offseason process
David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider The hand-wringing always happens at this time of year, when there are no results to argue about. Spring in the NFL brings OTAs and mandatory minicamps, where teams are installing new schemes and players are getting their feet back underneath them. It’s several steps short of training camp practice, let alone the rigors of the …
Read More »49ers amazingly made eight players highest-paid at position since 2017
49ers amazingly made eight players highest-paid at position since 2017 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers know a thing or two about handing out historic NFL contracts. San Francisco has a plethora of stars on both sides of the ball and every year it seems they come to terms on a lucrative contract extension with one of …
Read More »2024 NBA Finals: Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady narrate hype videos for Mavs, Celtics
Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics will kick off the 2024 NBA Finals tonight, and both teams pulled out all the stops for their hype videos. Two of the greatest quarterbacks in the modern era, Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, helped get the respective fan bases fired up for Game 1. Mahomes, who grew up outside Dallas, narrated …
Read More »Chiefs player suffers medical emergency that forces team to cancel all activities on Thursday, per report
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs were forced to postpone practice on Thursday after a medical emergency that occurred at the facility, the team announced. The team didn’t offer very many details on the situation, but according to The Athletic, an unidentified player had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance after suffering a medical emergency. According to …
Read More »Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden lead the way at linebacker
The Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to again resemble the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group heading into the 2024 season. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the linebacker spot… Projected depth chart* (*For the purpose of this …
Read More »Mike McCarthy believes Cowboys QB Dak Prescott ‘is having his best offseason program that we’ve had’ together
FRISCO, Texas — The 2024 Dallas Cowboys enter the upcoming season and beyond with just about as much uncertainty as any NFL team in recent memory. Coach Mike McCarthy and his entire staff are entering the final year of their contracts as are almost every key contributor in all three phases — offense, defense and special teams. Not to mention …
Read More »Will Anderson Jr. touts Texans defensive rookie: ‘I’ve been so amazed by him’
Getty Images The Houston Texans absolutely crushed the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting the eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year with back-to-back picks in quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. Can you imagine what this team will be like if the front office put together another draft masterclass? The Texans didn’t pick …
Read More »LOOK: Vikings reveal alternate ‘Winter Whiteout’ uniforms, including first all-white helmet in team history
On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings released an all-white alternative uniform they’re calling “The Winter Whiteout.” The team will debut its new look on Dec. 16 at U.S. Bank Stadium when it hosts the Chicago Bears. These new uniforms will be used for the 2024 season and beyond. Here is a look at the white on white “icy” look: This marks …
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