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AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Nick Chubb, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Bengals Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase said upfront guarantees were the most important part of the deal to him, but the Bengals have a policy of not guaranteeing money past the first year of a contract. Chase stopped short of saying he wanted guaranteed money into the second year of his deal when pressed by a reporter. “You’re going a little too far now, buddy,” Chase said, via ESPN. “I gave you a little spice. Don’t take all of it.” Bengals LB Germaine Pratt said the team refuses to guarantee money beyond the first year of a deal. “Everybody wants the up-front money, but they...
NFL Players Try to Sing a Country Classic … and Fail [Watch]
NFL teams are in training camp getting ready for the start of the season and one NFL team is adding some country music flair to their season prep. The Cleveland Browns are hosting part of their training camp on the road in West Virginia at the Greenbriar Resort. It was during a break some of the players had their shot to impress not with football pads, but with their voices.
Steelers' TJ Watt Displays Unparalleled Leadership Compared To Browns' Myles Garrett's 'Weird Stuff'
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense is the most expensive in the NFL heading into the 2024 season. A big part of that comes from the big contracts that some of their superstar players have. That includes the four-year, roughly $112 million extension contract that edge rusher TJ Watt signed in 2021. Pittsburgh also made its biggest free agency signing in team history this offseason, bringing Patrick Queen on board with a three-year $41 million deal. Queen's acquisition should fix the team's Achilles heel for the past several years: the middle linebacker position. Despite the weak areas and the injuries they sustained in 2023,...
Miami Marlins’ Josh Bell on Outright Waivers: Why a Return to Cleveland Guardians is Unlikely
A familiar face, Josh Bell, has been placed on outright waivers by the Miami Marlins, signaling their intent to tear down the team. Despite the Cleveland Guardians' need for assistance before the deadline, a reunion with Bell should be off the table. Bell's lackluster performance during his time with Cleveland last season and his current below-average offensive production with the Marlins suggest he wouldn't significantly benefit the Guardians.
Daily Dawg Chow 7/30: Cleveland Browns have ‘big’ expectations for DeShaun Watson, offense
The latest Cleveland Browns coverage from Dawgs By Nature:. Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 4 - Rain shortens padded practice (Chris Pokorny) Focus shifts to Tuesday’s session now. Browns training camp: Greenbrier experience not giving the team what they need so far (Jared Mueller) Lack of heat and...
Why Cavs turning down Spurs’ blockbuster Darius Garland trade offer is a good thing
Throughout the offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have stuck to President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman’s core tenet that no wholesale change was coming. Instead, the Cavs invested in what they built, locking up Donovan Mitchell and signing Evan Mobley to lucrative extensions. On the trade front, Cleveland was also...
Cleveland Hopkins Airport welcomes more than 900,000 travelers in June
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport saw another rise in passengers for the month of June. The airport welcomed 987,508 guests, a 6.6% increase from June 2023. The last time CLE airport saw more passengers in a month was July 2019. “TSA has been screening record numbers of travelers...
WWE SummerSlam 2024: Start Time, Matches, Predictions, More
WWE SummerSlam 2024 will see a ton of titles up for grabs; so, we have the start time, how to watch, matches and more. WWE SummerSlam 2024 comes from the Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 3, 2024. Remember, this is WWE’s biggest party of the summer.
Winning Powerball numbers for the $144 million jackpot on July 29, 2024: See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $144 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Monday, July 29, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $150,000 prize: 1 winner (sold...
Top Unsigned Free Agent Is an Intriguing Opportunity for Raptors
Isaac Okoro continues to linger. At this point, it's beginning to get a little strange. The 23-year-old wing started 42 of 69 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season and shot a career-high 39.1% from behind the arc. It was not a particularly impressive season for the former No. 5 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but Okoro showed some progress.
The Browns have an easier schedule than expected
According to a new report, the Cleveland Browns have one of the easiest schedules in the league. X user Deepvaluebettor conducted the preview by combining multiple metrics creating a robust analysis of team schedules. The model examines how travel and rest days can affect teams, contextualizing the difficulties teams face when flying across time zones or playing after a short week. The Browns managed to avoid the brunt of negative situations this season, traveling only 6,000 miles and remaining in Eastern Standard Time for most of the season. The Browns have the 9th easiest schedule in the league. According to the model, this season ranks in the 30th percentile of hardest schedules since 1999. The Browns don't travel further west than Las Vegas this season. The team also caught a break by hosting the Miami Dolphins in Week 17. The team will fully benefit from home-field advantage, including the freezing temperatures.
Report: Cavaliers Have Declined Trade Offers For Darius Garland
According to NBA reporter Evan Dammarell of ClutchPoints, the Cleveland Cavaliers have declined trade offers for point guard Darius Garland.“Meanwhile, a separate source shared that any inquiries for Garland didn’t go anywhere, with the Cavs declining most offers,” Dammarell reported. Garland averaged 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocks for the Cavaliers in 2023-24 while shooting 44.6% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc and 83.4% from the free-throw line. He’ll make $36.7 million next season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the San Antonio Spurs tried to trade for Garland but the Cavaliers...
REPORT: Cavaliers’ Isaac Okoro Receiving Sign-And-Trade Interest
The Cleveland Cavaliers ‘ offseason has seen nearly all of its dominoes fall into place, except for the status of swingman Isaac Okoro. Okoro, whom the Cavs selected fifth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, remains one of the top restricted free agents available. Because he is a restricted free agent, Cleveland can either bring him back or use him as a piece in a trade.
Browns place OL Brian Allen on IR, ending his season
The Cleveland Browns placed new acquisition Brian Allen (calf) on injured reserve on Monday, ending the center's season. Allen, 28, who signed with the Browns in May, suffered a calf injury on the third day of training camp. The Browns announced the signing of guard Zack Johnson in a corresponding move. Allen was drafted in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Rams in 2018. In 2021, he made 16 starts in the regular season and four more in the playoffs as Los Angeles marched to a Super Bowl LVI championship. Allen then missed 22 of the Rams' 34 games over the past two seasons. He dealt with knee and thumb injuries in 2022 and lost his starting job to Coleman Shelton last season. The Browns have centers Ethan Pocic and Luke Wypler on the roster. Pocic made 15 starts last season for Cleveland, while Wypler played in five games (one start) as a 2023 rookie. --Field Level Media
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