PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates with DeAndre Hopkins #10 against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Texans 32-30. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Deshaun Watson was not a fan of the DeAndre Hopkins trade. This
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Credit: Mark Brown/Getty Images DeAndre Hopkins threw shade at the Texans in congratulating Patrick Mahomes. Since Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a huge 10-year extension worth around $450 million, making him the highest-paid athlete in sports, many in the NFL have congratulated Mahomes on his deal and expressed their awe at how large the
Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes is a bigger bargain than Ryan Tannehill. The numbers on the contract extension Patrick Mahomes got from the Kansas City Chiefs are staggering. The new 10-year deal makes it a 12-year commitment in total, worth just over $500 million at the fully fleshed out
Credit: Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Add Walmart and Target to the stores pulling Washington merchandise. The Washington NFL franchise might be on the verge of a rebrand after sponsors, players, and politicians alike have all expressed their opposition to their antiquated and offensive name and logo. The Redskins have been feeling the heat from FedEx,
Clinton Portis, #26, Denver Broncos, (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) Mike Shanahan has been selected as the Broncos’ 2020 Ring of Fame honoree. Mike Shanahan will always be a Denver Broncos legend. Now, he’ll be immortalized forever. On Tuesday morning, the organization announced that Shanahan, the all-time winningest coach in franchise history, will be the
Rex Burkhead, #34, New England Patriots, (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) The Patriots have given themselves some salary cap breathing room by renegotiating the final year of Rex Burkhead’s contract. For the entire offseason, the Patriots have been up against the cap. It’s been a roadblock in their efforts to sign free agents, which is why
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. The Chiefs won the game 31-20. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes’ landmark deal has changed
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs signed Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension worth $503 million. Before Monday afternoon, no NFL player had ever signed a contract worth $250 million. Patrick Mahomes more than doubled that number. The Kansas City Chiefs extended their superstar quarterback on
ARLINGTON, TX – DECEMBER 15: Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams on December 15, 2019 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dak Prescott is next in line to get paid. What are the Dallas Cowboys
Patrick Mahomes, Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Patrick Mahomes’ big pay day just keeps getting better and better. Earlier on Monday, it was “over $400 million.” A few hours later, it was “$450 million.” Now, it appears Patrick Mahomes is in line for up to $503 million on his 10-year contract extension with the Kansas
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 12: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans calls out an audible in the second half during the AFC Divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes’ new deal means
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) The Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks swapped uniforms in this concept. Birds of a feather flock together in The ATL forever and always. The Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks have had long and frustrating histories of not bringing home league championships to the Dirty
Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) The Seahawks rumors involving Antonio Brown continue to swirl. Antonio Brown, having shown little repentance or remorse for his emotionally scattershot actions in the 2019 season, is still trying everything he can to get back onto an NFL roster in 2020
Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers, (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) Philip Rivers posed a great question to the NFL about their COVID protocol. As the NFL season gets closer, questions are being raised about the protocol that will be in effect when games begin. New Colts quarterback Philip Rivers had one of those questions and it may
Young talent is the new wave in Miami, leaving others without a life jacket. The Miami Dolphins are undoubtedly one of the NFL’s most intriguing teams heading into 2020. Few teams would consider a 5-11 record a success, but that was exactly the case for Miami in 2019. Brian Flores overhauled a struggling franchise and
Washington minority owners looking to sell their shares by Allison Cary Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images The New England Patriots are in need of some defensive line depth. This veteran pass rusher would be a big add for their young front line. After Sunday’s signing of Cam Newton, Patriots fans are much more optimistic about the
Packers CEO’s comments on offseason timeline should serve as warning for NFL fans by Mark Powell Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) Humbleness will soon be no more for Cam Newton of the New England Patriots. Isn’t having Cam Newton on an NFL roster again just the best? Love him or hate
Denzel Mims (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Jets rookie Denzel Mims made waves in the pre-draft process for his comments on Philadelphia, and now he’s doubling down. Denzel Mims took himself out of the running as a potential Philadelphia Eagles draft pick thanks to some pre-April comments in which he said he’s scared of Philly.
Packers CEO Mark Murphy (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The NFL offseason is already behind schedule per the Packers’ Mark Murphy. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the sports world for a loop, and that’s unlikely to end anytime soon. With MLB, NBA and NHL seasons hopefully getting underway soon, the NFL will have a precedent
Colin Kaepernick (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) The Chiefs quarterback depth is not what is needs to be behind Patrick Mahomes. If we’re being direct, Chad Henne should not be the Kansas City Chiefs emergency option should Patrick Mahomes style of play get the best of him in 2020. Henne, a valuable veteran quite willing
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 14: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands on the sideline during the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) Ben Roethlisberger has been rehabbing his elbow since Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season. On Sunday,
DENVER, CO – DECEMBER 29: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders walks off the field after a 16-15 loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) The Las Vegas Raiders have high hopes, and Derek Carr needs to drive
Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Baker Mayfield has 100 million reasons to have a bounce-back year. The Cleveland Browns failed to live up to the hype last year after their offseason saw them add Odell Beckham, Jr. and Jarvis Landry. Unfortunately, for the Browns, quarterback Baker Mayfield regressed after a promising
Cam Newton. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) A former Patriots linebacker thinks Cam Newton will be buried on the depth chart. The Patriots made the move of the offseason by signing Cam Newton to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million in incentives. The Patriots didn’t sign the former No. 1 overall pick and
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes is in the best shape of his life. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is riding high after a Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP last season. But he’s not resting on his accomplishments. Nope, the former NFL MVP and certified
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Cam Newton working out with Mohamed Sanu, Odell Beckham Jr. is everything. Who says Cam Newton wasn’t about the work? Newton has worked his tail off for years to be one of the best quarterbacks of his generation. The former No. 1 overall pick by the
Juventus need to return with a better offer for Tanguy Ndombele by Rucker Haringey Freddie Freeman’s positive COVID-19 test is a huge blow for Braves by John Buhler Dwayne Haskins of the Washington Redskins. Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Dwayne Haskins has a good idea for his team’s new name. The NFL franchise in Washington D.C.
Is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest cancelled this year? by Chad Porto Calvin Johnson. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald) Calvin Johnson wanted to play for the Atlanta Falcons. The retirement of Calvin Johnson after the 2015 season at just 30 years old was one of the biggest shocks in the NFL at
Jimmie Johnson becomes first NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus by Gerald Bourguet Credit: Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr made a joke on Twitter regarding a potential name change for the Washington Redskins. For decades, several sports teams have come under fire because of their team names. One of
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The Cowboys are one of a handful of teams that have already expressed interest in