T.J. Watt, whose brother is NFL star J.J. Watt, looks like a first- or second-round pick this year. NFL Draft prospect T.J. Watt is a 6-foot-5, 240-pound weapon with a college highlight reel of him wrecking opposing offenses.
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New England Patriots: Duron Harmon Ranked as Top 25 Free Agent
… Harmon (30) in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Harmon will be one of the more interesting free agents this offseason. Due to him not being a starter some teams might not be …
Wayne Hester: Saban-Belichick among Alabama connections In Super Bowl LI
… nnesota and Carolina 30 to 1. Wayne Hester is retired after a journalism career of more than 40 years. He is a former sports editor of The Anniston Star and The Birmingham News. Email him at whester13@att.net .
Time to accept that Josh Gordon is not coming back
Cleveland Browns fans are still holding out hope that Josh Gordon is coming back. The reality is that his time with the club is clearly over.
New England Patriots Julian Edelman teases ‘Edelman’s Catch’ seafood restaurant in hilarious video
Get Patriots game stats and the inside scoop on the season with The Boston Globe’s Point After newsletter delivered for free to your inbox. When Julian Edelman and Bill Belichick appeared on The Tonight Show last week, host Jimmy Fallon jokingly suggested that the Patriots receiver open up his own seafood restaurant called Edelman’s Catch, in honor of the receiver’s incredible fingertip grab in Super Bowl 51. In the Patriots receiver’s newest Facebook video , Edelman pictures what it would look like if he took Fallon’s bait.
Chargers 2017 season tickets at StubHub range from $700 to $3,700
… attached to the purchase. For now, the challenge is creating a product Los Angeles fans want to support in a crowded sports landscape that not only includes the Rams, but also the Lakers, Dodgers, Clippers, Angeles, Kings, Galaxy and USC and UCLA. …
Franchise tag candidates: Which NFL players will likely be kept under wraps?
Franchise tag candidates: Which NFL players will likely be kept under wraps? Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, Eric Berry all likely to receive restrictive, one-year tag. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2lgnt2k USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes looks ahead to 2017 and what the New England Patriots must do in the offseason if they’re going to have a chance for another Super Bowl title.
Do the Los Angeles Rams Plan to Move On From Kenny Britt?
There’s a good chance the Los Angeles Rams will be moving on from Kenny Britt and letting the wide receiver hit the free agency market. Between a new head coach in Sean McVay along with providing more weapons and protection for Jared Goff on offense, the Los Angeles Rams knew their offseason was going to be a busy one, especially when it comes to figuring out what to do with Kenny Britt .
Do the Los Angeles Rams Plan to Move On From Kenny Britt?
There’s a good chance the Los Angeles Rams will be moving on from Kenny Britt and letting the wide receiver hit the free agency market. Between a new head coach in Sean McVay along with providing more weapons and protection for Jared Goff on offense, the Los Angeles Rams knew their offseason was going to be a busy one, especially when it comes to figuring out what to do with Kenny Britt .
Double-murder trial for ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez set to begin
Former NFL star and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez is due back in a Boston courtroom Tuesday for his second murder trial, this time on charges that he shot two men dead outside a nightclub after a dispute over a spilled drink. Prosecution and defense lawyers are set to begin the lengthy process of selecting a jury from a pool of 600 candidates, a week after his former teammates paraded through the city to celebrate their fifth Super Bowl win.
Double-murder trial for ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez set to begin
Former NFL star and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez is due back in a Boston courtroom Tuesday for his second murder trial, this time on charges that he shot two men dead outside a nightclub after a dispute over a spilled drink. Prosecution and defense lawyers are set to begin the lengthy process of selecting a jury from a pool of 600 candidates, a week after his former teammates paraded through the city to celebrate their fifth Super Bowl win.
Giants release Victor Cruz after 7-year run, Super bowl ring
The New York Giants said goodbye to Victor Cruz after a seven-year storybook run during which he developed into one of the NFL’s most feared receivers and a fan favorite, helping the franchise to a Super Bowl title before being slowed by injuries. The Giants announced the parting Monday as they released the 30-year-old Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings in moves that will save the team roughly $10 million in salary cap space.
Giants release Victor Cruz after 7-year run, Super bowl ring
The New York Giants said goodbye to Victor Cruz after a seven-year storybook run during which he developed into one of the NFL’s most feared receivers and a fan favorite, helping the franchise to a Super Bowl title before being slowed by injuries. The Giants announced the parting Monday as they released the 30-year-old Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings in moves that will save the team roughly $10 million in salary cap space.
Reinhardt University plans vigil for ex-NFLer Quentin Moses
Reinhardt University is planning a vigil for Quentin Moses, a former NFL linebacker who was as an assistant football coach for the school when he died in a house fire over the weekend. In a news release, the northern Georgia school invited the public to attend a “Celebration of Life” service on campus Wednesday at 1 p.m. Moses, his 31-year-old friend Andria Godard and her 10-year-old daughter Jasmine Godard died in a fire Sunday morning in Monroe.
Buccaneers: A Valentine’s Day Celebration of Tampa Love
… flag waved by fans at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Happy Valentine’s Day, Buccaneers fans. We hope that you are waking up with that special someone, or at the very least, have the …
Huge witness list vs. Aaron Hernandez
CLOSER: Lead defense attorney Jose Baez, left, and Aaron Hernandez listen to Judge Jeffrey A. Locke during motion hearings yesterday. The first wave of jurors in contention to hear the double-murder case against Aaron Hernandez will meet the smiling former Patriot this morning – but behind the scenes, his defense team’s game face is one of unease.
Alabama will reportedly interview New England Patriots assistant for OC job
Not surprisingly, the coaching trees of Nick Saban and Bill Belichick could be further entwined depending on how events unfold over the next few days. According to Bruce Feldman of FOXSports.com , Brian Daboll is expected to interview for the Alabama offensive coordinator vacancy.
With CFL free-agent period set to begin, here’s a look at some players to watch
Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Derek Dennis poses backstage after being named Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the CFL Awards held in Toronto on Thursday, November 24, 2016. The CFL’s free-agent period begins at noon ET on Tuesday.
Giants release Cruz, Jennings in salary cap moves
The New York Giants cleared roughly $10 million in salary cap space by releasing long-time fan favorite Victor Cruz and starting running back Rashad Jennings. The team announced the moves on Monday after the two helped the Giants get back into the playoffs for the first time since playing in the Super Bowl in 2012.
Are recently released Giants options for the Eagles?
The Giants made an unsurprising move by releasing 2 starting players today that underperformed expectations. Victor Cruz and Rashad Jennings are both FAs as of now.
Fishy Football Lawsuit: Pro Player Sued by ‘the Fish Guy’ for Fishy Stuff
… the less than $4,000, he is willing to spend whatever it costs to defend the case . Tarnished Twenty is a view of sports from a legal perspective, addressing how the law impacts athletes, teams and the sports industry at all stages and levels. The …
Should the Detroit Lions Draft Dalvin Cook if Available?
It’s still too early to talk about the 2017 NFL Draft as we haven’t even gotten to the NFL Combine yet, but let’s face it, it’s never really too early to spark some debate. The Detroit Lions have many needs to address this offseason.
Daily Dawg Tags: The infernal quarterback debate
Should the Browns draft a quarterback this year? Should they trade for one? Or should they just keep the status quo and go into the 2017 season with Robert Griffin III and Cody Kessler – a plan that would come as close to anything in ensuring that the Browns will be picking at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft. The one thing to remember is that as Browns fans we are all in this together.
Vikings’ Rudolph named 2016 Blue Collar Player of the Year
… touchdown receptions by a tight end in a season. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports WalterFootball.com recently handed out their annual awards and the Vikings tight end was the only member of the team to be …
2017 Divisional Foes – Who would you least like to see?
So 2017 is upon us all. Teams begin their scramble to adjust their rosters to put the best 53 on the field to try to make a run to the Super Bowl.
Former NFL Player Dies in House FireQuentin Moses was 33.
A former Miami Dolphins player was among three killed in a Sunday morning housefire in Monroe, Georgia. Quentin Moses, 33, was unconscious when firefighters removed him from the house.
he Won Super Bowls with Simms & Hostetler…:
The MMQB looked at the best teams in league history over at least a 12-year period, and here were the interesting findings about where the Patriots of 2001 to 2016 rank with them: a New England’s regular-season winning percentage of .766 over these 16 seasons is the best of any team in league history in a span of at least 12 years. a New England has won 14 division titles in those 16 seasons, the highest rate of division/conference titles won by a franchise over that span.
Cameron Brate was a top ten tight end last year
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a pretty good tight end. Cameron Brate , the former undrafted free agent, catching 57 balls for 660 yards and a whopping eight touchdowns.
Jacksonville Jaguars likely to keep tight end Julius Thomas around
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas will likely be back for the team following a big multi-million dollar payment to him after the Super Bowl. While the conversations around Julius Thomas and his place with the Jacksonville Jaguars continue, the Jags have reaffirmed their commitment to the pass-catching tight end by giving him money he was due following the 2017 Super Bowl.
2017 NFL Draft position rankings: Top 5 tight ends before the NFL Combine
Going into the 2017 season, the 49ers have all four of their tight ends under contract – Vance McDonald , Garrett Celek , Blake Bell , and Je’Ron Hamm. Although the position group may appear to be set and good to go, one huge area of concern – an issue continuously plaguing the position – are injuries.
Michael Bennett boycotts trip, says he won’t be used by Israel
Michael Bennett, a Pro Bowl defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks, is one of the NFL’s most outspoken players on social issues. And once again he is in the middle of a controversy after announcing he was withdrawing from a overseas trip hosted by the Israeli government.
Hicks Knows The Meaning Of True Strength
Opposing teams cannot ignore the linebacker’s presence in the center of the Eagles’ defense week in and week out. During the 2016 season, Hicks racked up 95 total tackles, five interceptions, a sack, and a fumble recovery while playing 95 percent of Philadelphia’s defensive snaps.
Century Links 2/11: No-E on Off-Season Rehab, and other Seahawks News
Gee Scott: Catching up with Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett during his broken leg rehab Will Tyler Lockett be recovered from his broken leg to play in Week 1 for the Seahawks next season? “Oh yeah, for sure I will,” the wide receiver told 710 ESPN Seattle’s Gee Scott. Seattle Seahawks Despite doing so much in his career already, quarterback Russell Wilson should only get better over the next few seasons.
Best of Michael Irvin: On why he didn’t quickly cash his first…
“People tell me, ‘Michael, why don’t they retire your jersey?’ Why would I want my jersey retired. When they retire it, the only time they talk about it is when I leave time and go to eternity and they take the camera off the field and say, ‘Hey, we lost Michael Irvin today.
Best Cowboy fan photos of 2016: Feasting, crazy tailgates and invading enemy territory
The Dallas Morning News sent award-winning photographers to all of the Dallas Cowboys’ games this year. Here are the best shots of fans and the scene around AT&T Stadium on gameday: Wreckin’ Ball owner and Dallas Cowboys fan Gregg Wilson made a Zeke feeding spoon as he parties with Kevon Baldwin before the Philadelphia Eagles game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, October 30, 2016.
Nothing you can do about it
Five titles in seven Super Bowl appearances. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are the greatest.
Baltimore Ravens: Who To Cut, Who To Keep
Aug 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews catches the ball in front of the defense of Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kyle Arrington at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Baltimore Ravens rank in the bottom of the league in salary cap space.
2017 NFL Draft quarterback rankings and their NFL player comparison
The NFL Draft process is long, it is arbitrary and people change their minds after months and months of information in a second and you wonder… what happened? Well, one of the things we pride ourselves on is waiting to release our rankings until we have all the information we can possibly have, including the athletic testing information. That information saved Seth last year from his Paul Dawson love, when he came in undersized, slow and unathletic, it meant that his work to be good was going to be much harder.
San Francisco 49ers: Top 5 Head Coaches in Franchise History
Nov 27, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Nov 27, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh reacts against the Seattle Seahawks in the Thanksgiving game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco 49ers are fortunate enough to have employed some amazing head coaches since being formed in 1946.
Kelechi Osemele just discovered something brilliant about Derek Carr: He’s Sid from Toy Story
I can’t stop staring at it. It’s just too brilliant. Raiders offensive lineman Kelechi Osmele posted these pictures side by side on Twitter that pretty much prove without a doubt that Derek Carr is Sid from Toy Story.