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Kyle Pitts To Practice Wednesday
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) is participating in practice on Wednesday. This is great news considering the 22-year-old is coming off a torn MCL that ended his 2022 season after just 10 games. Pitts posted an impressive rookie season, becoming just the second rookie tight end in NFL history to post 1,000 yards. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year ago10 Great NBA Players That Never Won A Championship
In basketball, greatness is often closely tied to how many championships a player has. Many fans and NBA historians keep track of how many titles greats such as Jordan, James, Russell, and Bird won during their illustrious careers. A lack of a championship is used to discredit players, especially in basketball since a single player […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoGreatest NBA Power Forwards Of All Time: Top 10 Rankings
Anytime you put together a "Greatest" list, there's room for debate. That's especially true when digging into the NBA's power forward position, where so many legendary basketball players come into the conversation. We're here to break down the top 10 power forwards of all time while finding the balance between modern-era scoring and the historical […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoBrock Purdy Cleared For Start Of Training Camp
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) has been cleared for the start of training camp. This is a surprising and major development as it should mean he's the clear QB1 for the 49ers heading into Week 1. There was speculation that Purdy could miss as much as the entire season after suffering a torn […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoByron Pringle Reunites With Eric Bieniemy In Washington
Former Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears wide receiver Byron Pringle has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Washington Commanders just before training camp is set to begin. Pringle enjoyed his best season in 2021, catching 42 passes for 568 yards and five touchdowns with Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator. The previous relationship […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDarrynton Evans Inks Deal With Bills
Former Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears running back Darrynton Evans signed an undisclosed deal to join the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Evans was selected by the Titans in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft but battled injuries in his two seasons with the team before being released. In six games with the Chicago […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoZack Martin Fails To Report To Start Of Training Camp
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin did not report to the start of Dallas Cowboys training camp Tuesday. The elite offensive lineman has been unhappy with the organization's lack of willingness to give him a raise, so this could be an extended holdout worth monitoring. Martin is an eight-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro selection but […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoJimmy Garoppolo Has No Restrictions In Training Camp
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) recently passed his physical, and head coach Josh McDaniels said the veteran QB will have no medical restrictions during training camp. Garoppolo suffered a pedal foot fracture in early December of last year, but he appears to be back to full health just in time for training camp […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoKe'Shawn Vaughn Named The No. 2 Running Back For Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn will begin training camp as the No. 2 running back on the depth chart behind Rachaad White. The team added Chase Edmonds via free agency and signed Sean Tucker as an undrafted free agent this offseason, but it appears Vaughn has the leg up on those two for […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDarnell Mooney Cleared To Practice
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) has been cleared to practice ahead of the start of training camp, according to general manager Ryan Poles. Mooney caught 40 passes for 493 yards and two touchdowns last season before suffering a broken ankle in Week 12 against the New York Jets. Mooney's clean bill of health […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoKadarius Toney Undergoes Knee Surgery On Tuesday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) underwent surgery Monday morning to clean up cartilage in his knee. He tweaked his knee while fielding a punt on Sunday, aggravating the knee that he already had a cleanup procedure on this offseason. Injuries have been the story of Toney's two-year NFL career, so it's tough […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDavid Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs Targeted Often In Practice
Detroit Lions running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs were both reportedly targeted in the passing game "quite often" in Monday's practice, according to Colton Pouncey of the Athletic. "Both Gibbs and Montgomery were involved out of the backfield," Pouncy wrote. "And both looked fluid and comfortable as receivers." Gibbs was drafted No. 12 overall […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoJaxon Smith-Njigba "Acts Like A Pro Already"
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba brings sky-high expectations with him into the NFL, especially after his college teammates Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave had huge rookie campaigns. The No. 20 overall pick is apparently built to handle those expectations, according to fellow wideout DK Metcalf. "He acts like a pro already," Metcalf told […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoCedric Tillman "Doing Things The Right Way"
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Cedric Tillman was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft -- Cleveland's first pick after trading away its first and second-round draft choices. He has an uphill battle to earn playing time in 2023, but Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is happy with his effort thus far. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoJameson Williams To Miss Training Camp Time With Leg Injury
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (leg) will not participate in all of training camp this offseason. The Alabama product missed last year's training camp while recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in college, so his injuries are beginning to become a concern. On top of that, he is set to miss the first […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoC.J. Gardner-Johnson Expected To Miss "A Day Or Two"
Detroit Lions Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field on Monday after a scary non-contact knee injury, but his MRI showed no structural damage. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the 25-year-old defensive back is expected to be out for just a day or two and the injury doesn't appear to be anything serious. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoDevin White Reporting To Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White is reporting to training camp on Tuesday, despite requesting a trade earlier this offseason. The 2019 first-round pick has accumulated 483 tackles, 20.5 sacks, and one interception in his four-year career in Tampa Bay, earning one All-Pro and one Pro Bowl honor. His trade request apparently did not materialize […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoTyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith Schuster Ready To Go For Training Camp
New England Patriots wide receivers Tyquan Thornton (soft-tissue) and JuJu-Smith Schuster (knee) have been at Gillette Stadium for the last four days and are expected to take part in training camp right away. Both wideouts missed extended time in the spring, so it's a positive development for their fantasy football outlooks and the Patriots' passing […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoMichael Thomas A Full-Go For Training Camp
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is expected to be a full participant in the team's opening practice of training camp on Wednesday. The former All-Pro wideout has missed 40 games over the last three NFL seasons with multiple lower-body ailments, so it's a great sign to see him healthy this early in the […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoIs Chase Claypool Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool was acquired by the team from the Pittsburgh Steelers just before the last season's trade deadline, but the young skill player failed to make a fantasy football impact due to injuries and pure ineffectiveness. Claypool flashed big-time upside as a rookie but has been quiet in his NFL career […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Agrees To One-Year Deal With Giants
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been in the headlines all offseason after being outwardly upset with the team's decision to franchise tag him. At last, the two sides agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal that includes a $2 million signing bonus. The Pro Bowl running back would have been paid $10.09 […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoBengals Re-Sign Mitchell Wilcox, Place Him On PUP List
Bengals tight end Mitchell Wilcox (undisclosed) was without a team for most of this offseason, but the team re-signed him on Monday to an undisclosed deal and immediately placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Wilcox caught 20 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown over the last two seasons after joining […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoC.J. Gardner-Johnson Has No Structural Damage
Updating from a previous post, Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's MRI revealed he did not suffer any structural damage to his knee. The 25-year-old defensive back suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Monday and was carted off the field, but is now considered "day-to-day". This is great news and a sigh of relief […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoZay Flowers Has Played All Three WR Positions This Offseason
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers was selected with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, meaning the team clearly expects him to be involved right away. In an interview on The Lounge podcast, Flowers said he has been playing all three wide receiver positions this offseason. "That's what I want. […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoJerome Ford Impressed As Pass Protector And Receiver In Spring
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is expected to be Nick Chubb's backup after the team moved on from Kareem Hunt this offseason. Chubb is one of the best pure rushers in the NFL, so an adequate passing-down back is an ideal player to back him up in 2023. "(We) feel really good about Jerome […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoAnthony Richardson Agrees To Rookie Deal With Colts
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was the last 2023 first-round offensive player to sign his rookie deal, but the two sides agreed to terms on Monday. Richardson will get a four-year, $33.99 million deal that includes a $21.72 million signing bonus. He will be paid 100% of the signing bonus up front. Now that his […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoKadarius Toney Expected To Be Ready for Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney aggravated a knee injury while fielding a punt on Sunday and is expected to miss time during training camp. Toney underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee this offseason but finds himself back in the injury headlines. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Toney should at least be […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoC.J. Stroud Agrees To Rookie Deal
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reached an agreement with the organization on his rookie contract on Monday, just days before training camp. Stroud agreed to terms on a fully-guaranteed four-year deal worth $36.3 million overall with a $23.38 million signing bonus -- which he gets all of upfront. The No. 2 overall pick looks to beat […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoIs Kadarius Toney Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney has intriguing upside in 2023 as a contender to be Patrick Mahomes' No. 2 option in the passing game behind Travis Kelce. However, the former Florida Gator has a concerning injury history in just two seasons as a pro. The defending Super Bowl champions began training camp Monday, […]
Jackson Sparks 1 year agoIs Nyheim Hines Out For The Season? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines was traded from the Indianapolis Colts just before the trade deadline last season. The speedy back didn't contribute much on offense, but he had an unforgettable performance in Week 18 -- scoring two kick return touchdowns in the win over the New England Patriots. With Devin Singletary out of […]
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