The New York Giants are in dire straits at the quarterback position, and they need every option open that they can get as they try to solve the situation. They lost one potential option Thursday afternoon when Georgia quarterback Carson Beck entered the transfer portal, withdrawing from the 2025 NFL Draft. Beck was highly-regarded for
Day: January 9, 2025
Good morning, Chargers fans! The NFLPA put out their third All-Pro Team voted on by the players themselves and unfortunately no Chargers wound up earning a spot on the team. Arguably only two Chargers realistically had a shot this year in left tackle Rashawn Slater and safety Derwin James but neither ended up breaking through.
For most of the regular season, we saw the same few names recycled through early 2025 mock drafts when it came to pairings for the Chargers. Tight ends Colston Loveland (Michigan) and Tyler Warren (Penn State) have been very popular, along with Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker. This time around, we’ve got a new name
On Thursday morning, the NFL announced that Chargers safety Derwin James was named Defensive Player of the Month for December, joining Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams as the NFC’s counterpart. James has started 16 games this season, marking his first time starting at least that many in consecutive seasons and just the third time
In a surprising move, the Chargers are releasing offensive guard Jordan McFadden. McFadden was the team’s fifth-round pick in 2023 out of Clemson. In nearly two seasons with LA, McFadden started two games and played a role in 13 total. The #Chargers are releasing offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, per source. Fifth-round pick in 2023 played
Field Level Media Jan 9, 2025, 02:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Dallas Mavericks moved up their start time for Thursday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers one hour to 6:30 p.m. CT because of “inclement weather.” The Dallas area is under a winter storm warning Thursday that includes a mixture of sleet
Kyle Hamilton has emerged as one of the best defensive players in the NFL over the last two seasons. For the Baltimore Ravens, he has turned into the ideal Swiss Army Knife, wreaking havoc as a safety. However, before a legacy-defining playoffs for Lamar Jackson and the team, Hamilton’s status for Wild Card Weekend is
Barry Sanders added his own spice to the NFL MVP debate. The legendary running back took to social media to endorse Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley and his offensive line for the 2024 MVP award. Try out Pro Football Network’s FREE playoff predictor, where you can simulate every game of the NFL season and see
Jan 9, 2025, 01:46 PM ET The NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Hornets and Lakers in Los Angeles because of the ongoing wildfires in the metropolitan area. The league did not announce a makeup date as of Thursday afternoon. “The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los
Associated Press Jan 9, 2025, 01:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract. The agreement Thursday is pending a successful physical. The 28-year-old is 19-13 with five saves and a 3.68 ERA in 263 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers,
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterJan 9, 2025, 12:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are ready to move forward with one of the most expensive backup quarterbacks in NFL history, according to the team’s general manager. The Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in Week 16 after a stretch of
Jan 9, 2025, 10:20 AM ET Former Tennessee Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head, at the time of his death just over a year ago. Wycheck’s family confirmed the CTE diagnosis in a statement released Thursday, 13 months
John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterJan 9, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can
Matthew Stafford currently sits with a 10-13 record against his former division rival the Minnesota Vikings. Back when Stafford was in the NFC North, he faced the Vikings at least twice a year, and since joining the Los Angeles Rams he’s played Minnesota exactly twice. He’s won both games. Can Stafford make it three wins
It’s a bit crazy to think about where the Green Bay Packers would be this season if they did not have Keisean Nixon on the team. The return specialist-turned-slot cornerback-turned boundary corner has been an integral part of the defense this season, particularly given the absence of Jaire Alexander for most of the season. Nixon
Bengals News Previewing The Bengals 2025 Opponents The Bengals’ 2025 opponents were finalized after Week 17 of the 2024 season. Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton accused of assault, no charges filed Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton is accused of assaulting a woman he was dating, but she refused to press charges, Cincinnati police
As the Cincinnati Bengals hunt for their next defensive coordinator, two top names in the 2025 coaching ranks are not expected to get a look from the Bengals. Per James Rapien, the Bengals are not expected to interview Robert Saleh or Dennis Allen for the vacancy. Both are proven coordinators in the NFL who were
Filed under: More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Daily Dawg Chow. By Ezweav Jan 9, 2025, 5:30am EST
Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Other Giant observations The Players’ All-Pro | NFLPA For the third consecutive season, Dexter Lawrence was voted First Team All-Pro at nose tackle by the NFL Players Association. Lawrence, who was also recently named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl, has now made the list
View image in fullscreen NFL could move Vikings-Rams playoff game from LA to Arizona if necessary NFL names contingency site amid LA wildfires Lakers still scheduled to host Hornets on Thursday NHL postpones Wednesday’s Kings game in LA The NFL said it is continuing preparations to hold the Vikings-Rams playoff game in Los Angeles on
With the 2024 regular season in the books, I wanted to provide a favorite stat at Steelers Depot: Adjusted Net Yards Per Pass Attempt (ANY/A). ANY/A is Passing yards – Sack Yards + (20 * Passing TD) – (45 * Interceptions)) / (Passes Attempted + Times Sacked). In case you’re new to the stat, it
An underwhelming year didn’t change how the San Francisco 49ers view quarterback Brock Purdy. Next season, Purdy is entering the final year of his rookie contract ( a four-year, $3.7M deal). On Wednesday, 49ers general manager John Lynch signaled they plan to extend their franchise QB. “Listen, I think what we know about Brock is
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts starting left guard Quenton Nelson was named a 2024 First-Team All-Pro along their seemingly staunch offensive line: Left Guard: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts Nelson returned to his dominant best in 2024, beating Joe Thuney of the Kansas City Chiefs to this spot. He allowed 20 total pressures in pass protection
NBA Insiders Jan 8, 2025, 10:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The highly anticipated matchup between the NBA’s conference leaders — the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder — lived up to the hype and then some Wednesday night in Cleveland. Both teams entered the game riding double-digit win streaks and the game played
Associated Press Jan 8, 2025, 09:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 on Wednesday night in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams. The Cavs extended their winning
Jamal Collier, ESPNJan 8, 2025, 08:57 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will come off the bench on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, a move Bucks coach Doc Rivers said has more to do with his health and minutes restriction coming off bilateral ankle surgeries over the summer than
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