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  1. 2d ago

    The NFL Returns

    We are talking about NFL regular season Kickoff and two-time Pro-Bowl selection Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reached agreement today on a three-year, $165 million contract extension that will prevent the quarterback from becoming a free agent after this season. Garrett Wilson calls ending the Jets' longest active playoff drought among major sports leagues in North America 'very realistic' this season.49ers DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at Monday's practice and is out for the season.Five-time Pro Bowl CB and Ohio native Denzel Ward has joined the ownership group of the Cleveland Guardians. Ward joins future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce as recently announced minority investors in the Guardians ownership group led by Paul Dolan and David Blitzer. "Cleveland is my hometown. I'm so blessed to be able to show up for this city on the field and now as a part of the Guardians organization," Ward said. "I couldn't be more grateful to the Dolan family and David Blitzer for the opportunity to continue to pour into this community and give back to the best fans in the world."Cowboys officially placed Pro Bowl G Tyler Smith on injured reserve, sidelining him a minimum of four games.Free-agent TE Dae'Quan Wright still is waiting to hear from the NFL about whether he is eligible to play this season. He never signed with LSU nor joined its roster, and his agent Drew Rosenhaus said multiple teams are now interested in signing him. Wright also is considering his legal options.Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell announced Carson Wentz will be the No. 2 backup QB on Sunday vs. the Packers and J.J. McCarthy will be QB3.Giants HC John Harbaugh said WR Malik Nabers was a full participant in today's practice ahead of Sunday night's opener against the Cowboys.Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and now is expected to miss "a game or two".With Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori questionable for tonight's opener vs. the Patriots due to an ankle injury, Seattle signed safety AJ Finley off the practice squad and elevated safety Rodney Thomas II from the practice squad.Raiders officially listed RB Ashton Jeanty as a full participant in today's practice. TE Brock Bowers officially listed as a non-participant.Seahawks QB Sam Darnold underwent an MRI on his hip this morning that team doctors still are reviewing to determine how much time he will miss.Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property at a court hearing in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday.Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained an oblique injury in practice Thursday and was listed as a limited participant, according to the team's official injury report. Tagovailoa did not throw another pass during the media viewing period. Cooper Rush, the Falcons' backup quarterback, said he took all the first-team reps during the team part of practice.An MRI confirmed that Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks that is expected to sideline him at least four weeks.Falcons now have ruled out Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday's opening game in Pittsburgh.With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined due to an oblique injury, Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday's opener at Pittsburgh.49ers have extended HC Kyle Shanahan’s contract for multiple years.Packers have released WR Bo Melton. Send us Fan Mail

    The NFL Returns
  2. 5d ago

    NFL & The Drop: A Snowfall Saga

    We are talking about the NFL Vikings S Harrison Smith reached an agreement on a one-year deal to return to Minnesota for his 15th NFL season.NFL teams were notified today that commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a new four-season extension that runs through the 2030 league season. The contract expires March 31, 2031. Guard Jon Runyan and the Giants reached an agreement today on a two-year, $22 million extension that includes $21.5 million guaranteed, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. The giants signed QB Jameis Winston to a two-year, $13 million extension. Rams WR Puka Nacua, who has been dealing with psoas soreness and also could be facing potential discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy for previous off-the-field behavior, is expected to play in Week 1 vs. the 49ers. Patriots said RB TreVeyon Henderson officially didn't practice today due to an ankle injury. He hasn't practiced in two weeks. New England opens the season Wednesday night in Seattle. Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Falcons' starting quarterback for next Sunday's regular-season opener in Pittsburgh vs. the Steelers. Ravens HC Jesse Minter announced Jovaughn Gwyn will start at center Sunday vs. the Colts. Cowboys All-Pro LG Tyler Smith is scheduled to undergo thumb surgery on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks. Colts WR Alec Pierce, coming off offseason ankle surgery, is expected to play in Week 1 vs. the Ravens. For the second straight day, the Patriots' injury report said RB TreVeyon Henderson did not practice due to an ankle injury. Henderson now has missed two weeks of practice, and New England's season opens Wednesday night in Seattle. Giants released veteran WR Darius Slayton, the team's longest-tenured player. Titans LB Cedric Gray has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol after a UTV accident. Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur said Monday he is optimistic that first-round pick Jeremiyah Love will be able to play Sunday against the Chargers, about four weeks after the running back suffered a high ankle sprain. Christian Gonzalez and the Patriots reached an agreement tonight on a four-year, $135 million contract that includes $102 million guaranteed and makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid cornerback. Christian Gonzalez is the first Patriots first-round pick to sign an extension with the team since Dont'a Hightower, who was their 2012 first-round pick. Drake Maye comes next year. Nine months removed from tearing his ACL and LCL, Patrick Mahomes is set to start Monday night vs. the Broncos. Rams standout DT Aaron Donald will not travel to Australia for Thursday night's opener against the 49ers and will be inactive. And a TV Show named Spin-offs, The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. Send us Fan Mail

    NFL & The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
  3. Sep 4

    No Games & Still Talking

    We are talking about the NFL Cowboys are re-signing QB Joe Milton to their practice squad. Colts named Anthony Richardson the backup quarterback behind Daniel Jones. Mike Wilson's three-year extension is worth $75 million, with a max value of $78 million, and includes $47M guaranteed. Former Titans QB Will Levis tried out today for the Jets. The raiders signed former Saints WR Ronnie Bell, former Giants G Evan Neal, and former Giants DE Azeez Ojulari to their practice squad. Bears RB D'Andre Swift, who left Thursday's practice and was reported to be in significant discomfort, was said to be experiencing "a cramp."The Dallas Cowboys have created a little more than $19 million in salary-cap space by restructuring the contracts of DT Kenny Clark, CB DaRon Bland, and TE Jake Ferguson. Their deals were reworked to give the Cowboys flexibility as the 2026 season begins or to allow the club to carry over any unused space to 2027.  Bears have restructured the contracts of G Joe Thuney, DE Dayo Odeyingbo, and LB TJ Edwards, creating $17 million in 2026 salary cap space. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs' initial court appearance on misdemeanor charges has been moved up more than two months. And The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong prober - stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, issuing a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian Zucker, Kawhi Leonard will have to pay $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits by the Clippers for his uncle and former business rep, Dennis Robertson. No contract void or suspension for Leonard. And Robertson, who Leonard fired in June, is being banned by the NBA from all business dealings. Per NBA: The Clippers shall forfeit five first-round draft picks, one in each of the 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, and 2033 NBA Drafts. Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise. The new deal for Amen Thomson includes a 10% trade kicker. Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons has agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. Send us Fan Mail

    No Games & Still Talking

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Welcome to the Chi-Town Empire. I’m Angel, The host, and we talk about Sports, Movies, TV shows, etc.⭐️