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Commanders sell low in trade that benefits division rival
The Commanders may have just given the Eagles a solution to one of their biggest questions on offense.Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Washington traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson, its first-round pick (No. 16 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft, and a fifth-round pick to Philadelphia for a 2025 third-round pick and two future seventh-round picks. Ron Rivera draft room stays winning https://t.co/vWx2cLGA5B— John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) August 22, 2024 Dotson could be a potential starter in three wide receiver sets (11 personnel) alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Parris Campbell is the current No. 3 receiver on the team's unofficial depth chart.Earlier this preseason,...
Five unranked teams that could make College Football Playoff
The expanded College Football Playoff has sparked speculation over which 12 teams will make the field. Many of the Associated Press' preseason top-25 teams should be in the hunt, but five unranked teams could also find themselves in the CFP.Boise State | 8-6 last season | ScheduleThe highest-ranked Group of Five conference champion is guaranteed a spot in the 12-team field, but surprisingly, no non-power conference team was in the preseason top 25.Boise State appears likeliest to come out of the Mountain West and claim that final automatic berth. The 2023 champion Broncos were a near-consensus pick by media voters in...
Build your NFL Week 1 bankroll with these preseason plays
The start of the 2024 NFL season is almost here, but we still have to get through one more week of preseason games before the real fun begins. There's still money to be made on the preseason, so let's do just that with a pair of picks for the NFL's two-pack of games on Thursday night. Indianapolis Colts @ Cincinnati Bengals, 8 p.m. ETUnder 34.5 (-115 FanDuel)Death, taxes and NFL preseason unders. With so many third- and fourth-string quarterbacks seeing action this month, unders have been cashing at an impressive rate. Through two weeks of preseason action, unders are 26-6 (78.8...
Jets' Robert Saleh explains Aaron Rodgers decision for preseason finale
Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said earlier this week that he has "no preference" regarding whether he plays in the club's preseason finale against the New York Giants on Saturday. He sat out the team's first two exhibition contests. Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed while speaking with reporters on Thursday that he will keep Rodgers and other starters sidelined this weekend."Different reasons last year, as compared to this year," Saleh said about going in a different direction after he played Rodgers and others against the Giants last August, as shared by Andy Vasquez of NJ Advance Media for...
Russell Wilson shares lofty career goals with Steelers
It has been greatly debated whether veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will be able to return to the championship-caliber level of play from his days with the Seattle Seahawks or continue to disappoint like the past two seasons in which he went 11-19 with the Denver Broncos.Wilson had several options after he was released in March, but he decided to join the Steelers because he believed they gave him a chance to do something special on the back end of his NFL career."In terms of legacy, I think the reason why I came here is I want to win a Super...
Media insider previews how Tom Brady will perform as broadcaster
After roughly a year and a half of speculation regarding whether Tom Brady would ever work a game as Fox's lead in-game analyst, the living legend is on track to make his regular-season announcing debut for the Week 1 contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns on Sept. 8. For a piece published Thursday, media insider Richard Deitsch of The Athletic previewed how Brady will perform in his new role. "Those working with him — Fox is running a very tight ship regarding going on the record about Brady — said he’s fully invested in becoming a good broadcaster," Deitsch shared. "He’s funny, occasionally profane,...
44-year-old pitcher explains decision to join Red Sox for fourth time
Rich Hill is scheduled to make his 2024 debut with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on Friday in anticipation of potentially being called up to the majors this season.If the 44-year-old Hill makes his way to Boston before the campaign ends, he'll become the oldest active player in baseball for the third straight season.The soft-throwing southpaw recently explained to Rob Bradford of the "Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast" how he heard about the Red Sox's interest in yet another reunion with him. Morning podcast: Rich Hill is trying to make history. @bradfo catches up with the pitcher as he attempts to make...
John Cena makes surprising pick for WWE's GOAT
If nine out of 10 people on the streets were asked to vote for the GOAT of pro wrestling, they'd likely pick either Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson or "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. However, John Cena — another performer in the GOAT debate — believes a modern contemporary has surpassed everyone who entered the squared circle before him.In an interview with "Club Shay Shay," the wrestler-turned-actor explained why Roman Reigns' financial impact on the pro-wrestling industry places him above all his predecessors. Cena named The Rock second on his list of the greatest to ever do it. "I don't...
Saints HC flirts with idea of playing offensive weapon on defense
Over the last seven years, Saints Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill has played quarterback, running back, fullback, wide receiver, slot receiver and tight end.That's why it was so surprising when Hill said earlier this offseason New Orleans has been asking him to do things he's "never done before."However, the latest comments by head coach Dennis Allen support that."Early on, we kind of thought about making him a Sam linebacker. I'm not kidding," Allen said on "Up & Adams." "But now we've got him doing so many things; fullback, runner, there's only so many ball plays a guy can play."Hill is...
One way Colts' Anthony Richardson can better protect himself this season
Quarterback Anthony Richardson needing to better protect himself coming off his injury-shortened rookie season has been a hot Indianapolis Colts topic through the preseason. Colts quarterbacks coach Cam Turner recently noted how Richardson improving one aspect of his game could help keep the signal-caller on the field for more than a handful of contests this coming fall. "There’s been multiple of those moments (in training camp) where he’ll get his eyes around, see the defense after the play fake, nothing’s there, check it down to the back immediately," Turner recently told Ted Nguyen of The Athletic. "And those plays, I think, are huge. Not the ones...
Oregon QB has great chance to break two NCAA passing records in 2024
In what will likely be his only season as a member of the Oregon Ducks football program, quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the potential to become the NCAA's all-time leader in career passing yards and career touchdown passes if he throws for at least 4,353 yards and 31 touchdowns during the upcoming season. Oregon Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel needs: 4,353 passing yards 31 passing touchdowns this season to overtake Case Keenum as the all-time leader for career passing yards and touchdowns pic.twitter.com/fija2RMsZ7— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) June 4, 2024 Currently, the record is held by former Houston Cougars quarterback Case Keenum,...
Drake Maye 'not 100 percent sure' Jacoby Brissett will be Patriots starting QB
The New England Patriots are one of just two teams (Pittsburgh Steelers) who have yet to announce their Week 1 starting quarterback.It doesn't seem like that is going to change until after the team's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, either.On Wednesday, head coach Jerod Mayo revealed that rookie Drake Maye has shortened the gap between him and veteran Jacoby Brissett, but that the competition is still ongoing."You come into camp, and you want to have an idea of how it's going. It's still a competition, and Jacoby is still QB1," Mayo said, via Kevin Patra of NFL.com....
Falcons continue monster August, push for elite defense with historic extension
The Atlanta Falcons opened the offseason with one of the biggest pickups on offense, signing four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in March.Five months later, the team is closing the summer with a flourish, loading up on defense in a push to be considered a serious Super Bowl contender.The Falcons first acquired four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Matthew Judon in a trade with the New England Patriots on Aug. 14 and then signed two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons the next day. On Thursday, Atlanta locked in one of their own, signing cornerback A.J. Terrell to a historic contract extension.Terrell...
Stephen Curry's suspicious social media activity raises eyebrows
Warriors star Stephen Curry will likely never play for another NBA franchise. That said, his social media activity on Wednesday left many pondering about the legendary shooter's future in the Bay Area.For one, Curry changed the text on his Instagram bio, replacing "Guard for the @Warriors" with "Olympic Gold Medalist." In his updated bio, Steph Curry switched the phrase "Guard for the @Warriors" to "Olympic Gold Medalist."(h/t @GameOnSteph_ ) pic.twitter.com/LNGV7qPFyV— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 21, 2024 Furthermore, Curry changed his X profile and header with photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics, replacing earlier images of him in a Warriors uniform. Curry also shared...
Eagles' Jalen Hurts reflects on 'different' training camp held amid rumors
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Eagles closed their 2024 training camp, which was held following the club's collapse late last season. This occurred as rumors regarding alleged issues between head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts hovered over the organization. Hurts spoke on Wednesday about how working with new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and new quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier this summer created a different environment than the signal-caller experienced in previous years. "I've had a different voice in my ear every year," Hurts said about having three offensive coordinators in as many seasons, as Bob Brookover of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com shared. "There are definitely challenges when you have that constant change and you don’t really have that continuity there, but there...
Buccaneers teammate hints Baker Mayfield could take more risks this season
Adam Slivon of Pewter Report noted back in July how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said at that time he was "in the best shape I’ve been in a long time." During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Tampa Bay running back Rachaad White teased that Mayfield's physical changes could lead to the 29-year-old taking more risks during games this coming season. "Man, him coming in here just shaving weight and just looking good, looking more explosive, making more plays outside the pocket and stuff like that," White said about Mayfield, as shared by the JoeBucsFan website. "[He’s] been awesome in extending plays....
Jets' Robert Saleh explains change welcomed by Aaron Rodgers
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed recently that he liked how head coach Robert Saleh had run a "much harder" training camp this year than what Rodgers experienced during his first summer with the organization. Saleh explained his mindset regarding the preseason practices on Wednesday. "...This country-club style that’s kind of taking on all of sport, not just football, but all of sport, there’s a fine line," Saleh said, as shared by Peter Botte of the New York Post. "They’ve got to be ready to play football." Saleh seemingly feels he has little to lose in changing some things considering he went 18-33 across his first three seasons with...
Analyst explains if Patriots' Drake Maye has 'bust factor'
Concerns about New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye eventually emerging as a "bust" popped up this summer after he reportedly was outperformed in some training-camp practices by sixth-round draft pick Joe Milton III and after he barely played in New England's preseason opener. During a Wednesday appearance on FS1's "The Herd with Colin Cowherd" program, NFL Media analyst Greg Cosell explained why he isn't worried about the former North Carolina Tar Heels star. "I got a chance to speak to some coaches at North Carolina where he played," Cosell said about Maye, as shared by Tim Crowley of NESN. "They told me, in their mind, there is no bust...
World No. 2 blasts pay disparity between men and women
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka believes men and women should be compensated equally in tennis.The Belarusian star brought up the pay disparity after clinching the Cincinnati Open this week, for which she was paid exactly half of the $1,049,460 prize money claimed by the men's champion, Jannik Sinner. "From the TV point of view, from the ticket selling, from every point of view, it's unfair," Sabalenka told The Guardian on Wednesday. "Of course, guys are always going to be physically stronger than women but it doesn't mean we're not working as hard as they do. Women deserve to be paid an...
Lakers make significant hire to combat injury woes
The JJ Redick era of the Lakers promises to use analytics, sports science and other modern methodologies to optimize player performance. The franchise took a significant step in that mission Wednesday by hiring renowned sports scientist Dr. Leroy Sims as its Director of Player Performance and Health. Dr. Sims — who previously served as Senior VP of Medical Operations at the NBA — was at the forefront of the Orlando Bubble in 2020, working tirelessly on the safest way for players to restart the season and end it in the healthiest way possible. Sims' methods were so effective that the NFL...
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