USATSI Daniel Jones may be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants in 2024, yet the former franchise quarterback is on a short leash. Just a year after Jones landed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Giants, the franchise is considering a quarterback at No. 6 overall, per ESPN. The Giants aren’t considering moving on from Jones because …
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Players do indeed resist new safety rules
The NFL is determined to dump the hip-drop tackle. The NFL Players Association opposes the move. On Thursday, league leadership shrugged at the union’s opposition, explaining that the players always resist changes aimed at making the game safer. Indeed they do. Peter King wrote an article for Sports Illustrated in November 2010 regarding the league’s reaction to the bang-bang-bang helmet-to-helmet …
Read More »Flyers’ Sean Couturier to return vs. Bruins after 2-game absence
Mar 23, 2024, 01:09 PM ET Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier will return to the ice for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the Boston Bruins after serving as a healthy scratch for the previous two contests. Couturier sat out Philadelphia’s 4-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and a 3-2 overtime loss on the road against the …
Read More »Haason Reddick landing spots: Two NFC teams interested in trading for Eagles pass rusher, per report
Haason Reddick was integral to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2022. One season later, the star pass rusher could be on his way out. The two-time Pro Bowler has received permission to seek a trade, per NFL Media, while pursuing a new contract. Meanwhile, several teams have expressed interest in trading for Reddick, according to CBS Sports HQ …
Read More »Eagles to sign Will Grier to one-year deal
The Eagles are adding another quarterback. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is signing Will Grier to a one-year deal. Grier, 28, spent time with the Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, and Chargers last year, though he did not appear in a game. Dallas cut him after acquiring quarterback Trey Lance with the intention of keeping him around as the team’s third QB. …
Read More »Eagles sign former Cowboys QB to compete for No. 3 spot behind Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett, per report
USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles are shaking up their quarterback room, bringing in some competition for the No. 3 quarterback job. Philadelphia signed Will Grier to a one-year deal (per ESPN), as the veteran quarterback will compete with Tanner McKee for the No. 3 slot on the roster. Grier does have some history with new Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, spending …
Read More »Mike Williams gets $8.3 million guaranteed on a deal worth “up to” $15 million
“Up to” continues to be the hardest-working phrase in NFL media. When the Jets signed receiver Mike Williams, the one-year deal was reportedly worth “up to” $15 million. The base value, as usual, is much lower. Via Albert Breer of SI.com, Williams has a guarantee of $8.3 million, with $1.7 million available in per-game active roster bonuses. (Basically, he gets …
Read More »Grading all of the Packers moves in 2024 NFL free agency: Green Bay shows it’s ready to contend with signings
The Green Bay Packers took their financial lumps in 2023, opting to have the entirety of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ $40 million dead cap hit impact their 2023 cap room last year after trading him to the New York Jets. That move forced the team to get young in a hurry, but that development yielded strong results in 2020 first-round pick …
Read More »Jordan Love: We believe we have a chance to win a Super Bowl this season
No one knew quite what to expect from the Packers heading into the 2023 season because Jordan Love was a new starter at quarterback and the team was inexperienced in several other areas after bringing an end to the Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay. After 14 games, it looked like the season would end in disappointment as the team …
Read More »Eagles reportedly signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore
Eagles reportedly signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are signing quarterback Will Grier to a one-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday morning. Grier, who turns 29 next month, is the fourth quarterback on the roster, joining Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee at the Quarterback Factory. A former …
Read More »Shaquil Barrett say he was talking to Jets until Dolphins swooped in
Two years ago, receiver Tyreek Hill picked the Dolphins over the Jets. This year, pass rusher Shaquil Barrett did the same. Appearing on CBS Sports Radio with Zach Gelb, Barrett said he was talking to the Jets until the Dolphins swooped in and got it done. “My agent was talking to me about potentially going to New York, and it …
Read More »Roob’s Observations: Understanding Roseman’s unique approach to 2024 free agency
Roob’s Observations: Understanding Roseman’s unique approach to 2024 free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Howie Roseman’s unique approach to the 2024 offseason, a ridiculous Parris Campbell stat, thoughts on Justin Simmons and the worst 2nd-round pick in Eagles history. It’s all here in this week’s edition of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations! And next week? Ten more! …
Read More »NHL playoff standings: Who’s winning the Presidents’ Trophy?
Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Saturday’s NHL schedule features a number of tantalizing matchups, whether it’s for playoff positioning — such as Edmonton Oilers-Toronto Maple Leafs (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+) — or better odds in the …
Read More »Dallas Turner a heavy favorite to be first defensive player drafted
The start of the 2024 NFL draft is likely to be heavy on offense. Three quarterbacks — Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye — are likely to be the first three picks, and once the run on quarterbacks ends, a run on receivers with Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze could be next. Offensive tackle Joe Alt …
Read More »Aaron Donald says he’s the greatest of his time, won’t say he’s the greatest of all-time
Aaron Donald brought his 10-year career to an end this week, and discussions immediately began about where he fits among the greatest players in NFL history. Those discussions even took place in the Donald household, where the Rams posted a video of Donald and his wife, Erica, discussing his legacy while sitting in his childhood home. The discussion starts with …
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