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Pride Of Detroit

Report: Lions sign G Kevin Zeitler to a 1-year deal

Photo by Perry Knotts/ The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year contract. The starting jobs on the Detroit Lions roster are slowly dwindling away. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions and a former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler to a 1-year contract. Zeitler, who just turned 34 years old, has played in 182 NFL games, making 181 starts—and all of them at right guard. The 12-year veteran is coming off his first Pro Bowl season, but he has been one of the more respected guards in the League for the better...

Behind the Steel Curtain

Terrible Towel Tales: Steelers’ Super Bowl odds shoot up

Photo by Joe Sargent/ Steelers news and commentary from Monday, March 18th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news… Steelers Super Bowl Odds Increase After Massive Week | Noah Strackbein, All Steelers After signing Russell Wilson, trading Pickett, acquiring Justin Fields and adding names like Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott, those odds have taken a significant jump forward. Heading into the second week of the open...

NESN.com

What Mac Jones Said About Bill Belichick In First Jaguars Presser

Mac Jones has plenty of reasons to have an ax to grind with Bill Belichick. Yes, Jones should be grateful to Belichick and the Patriots for making him the 15th overall pick in 2021. The quarterback also enjoyed a very good rookie season under Belichick, highlighted by a Pro Bowl selection and a New England […]

FOX Sports

Keyshawn vs. Patrick Peterson: who wins a 1v1 matchup in their prime? | All Facts No Brakes

8x Pro Bowl cornerback and one of the most decorated athletes in LSU history Patrick Peterson joins Keyshawn Johnson on the All Facts No Brakes podcast where the two discuss a hypothetical 1 vs. 1 matchup in their primes.

FOX Sports

Patrick Peterson opens up about Steelers release | All Facts No Brakes

8x Pro Bowl cornerback and one of the most decorated athletes in LSU history Patrick Peterson joins Keyshawn Johnson on the All Facts No Brakes podcast to open up about being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers after just one season. Peterson said: “I figured I would get a call but the shocking part of the call was I was getting cut.” Peterson also discussed his relationship with coach Mike Tomlin and added he is open to a return to Pittsburgh.

FOX Sports

Patrick Peterson's awesome story about Tyrann Mathieu & iconic LSU #7 jersey | All Facts No Brakes

8x Pro Bowl cornerback and one of the most decorated athletes in LSU history Patrick Peterson joins Keyshawn Johnson on the All Facts No Brakes podcast to discuss the legacy of the LSU Tigers #7 jersey. Notable #7s include Tyrann Mathieu, Leonard Fournette, D.J. Chark Jr. Peterson shares a story about Tyrann calling him asking for his thoughts on wearing the number and the history behind it.

The Phinsider

What are Tua’s Expectations in 2024?

Photo by David Eulitt/ Good Morning Football questions about how much of the load Tua will need to carry next year.  The consensus formula to winning in the NFL is building a stacked roster around a high-ceiling quarterback on their rookie contract. That’s your Super Bowl window. When that quarterback’s time has come to cash in, teams take a step back. It hits every team every time. It’s inevitable. While the roster is in flux, teams lean on their highly compensated quarterback to carry the load. Jason McCourty of Good Morning Football makes the same case for...

Blogging The Boys

Tyron Smith departure creates multiple problems along Cowboys offensive line

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Tyron Smith is officially gone and the Dallas Cowboys now face quite the road to replacing him. The chances of having a good weekend took a turn on Friday night when it was reported that longtime Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith was joining the New York Jets in free agency. It is a 1-year deal worth up to $20M, but much of that money is from playing incentives. Consider that the last NFL game to be played before Tyron Smith was a member of the league was the Super Bowl that Mike McCarthy won at then-Cowboys Stadium as the head coach of the...

Niner Nation

Golden Nuggets: What is he cooking?

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Sunday, March 17th, 2024 Wide receiver Chris Conley stays with 49ers after stepping up in postseason (paywall) “Conley, a nine-year veteran, likely earned his 2024 return in the postseason after he spent time on the practice squad and played just 110 snaps in eight regular-season games, collecting three catches for 65 yards. Conley had a 17-yard catch on the 49ers’ game-winning, 69-yard touchdown drive in their 24-21 win over Green Bay. He then had an 18-yard catch in their 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII,...

Gang Green Nation

Reports: Jets to sign Tyron Smith to one year contract

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The Jets make a huge splash on Friday evening. According to multiple reports, the Jets are signing eight-time Pro Bowl tackle Tyron Smith to a one year contract. Eight-time Pro Bowl OT Tyron Smith intends to sign with the New York Jets, per sources. The 33-year-old Smith is expected to go from protecting Dak Prescott to protecting Aaron Rodgers. pic.twitter.com/D8pBTqBrMi— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2024 Jets are giving OT Tyron Smith a one-year deal that, with incentives, could be worth up to $20 million, per...

NESN.com

Robert Kraft Essentially Admits He Chose Bill Belichick Over Tom Brady

The New England Patriots dominated the NFL for the better part of 20 years with Bill Belichick calling the shots and Tom Brady executing the plays on the field. The duo combined for nine AFC championships and six Super Bowl titles, but the underlying tension between the legendary coach and star quarterback forced Brady to […]

Windy City Gridiron

Keenan Allen is in Chicago and ‘ready to get to it’

Photo by Joe Scarnici/ The Bears’ newest wide receiver touched down in Chicago today, and he’s excited to be a Bear. Chicago Bears fans were mostly overjoyed last night when the Bears sent a fourth-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen. But then these comments from his post-season press conference popped up, and the mood of some grew worrisome. "I'm not playing for a team that I don't want to play for. It is what it is. I've been playing this game long enough. I'm kind of solidified on that side. If it did come down to...

Windy City Gridiron

Chicago Bears Weekend News and Rumor Tracker

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/ The Chicago Bears still have some work to do in free agency, and we’re keeping tabs on it all here. The Chicago Bears dipped their toe into the first wave of free agency. They filled some needs and added to their depth in the next wave. But the big splash came via a trade for Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen. The Bears still have some work to do at a few positions, there’s a big hole at defensive end, and rumors of another trade persist. We'll update this news and rumor tracker all weekend as information becomes available about the...

FOX Sports

2025 Super Bowl LIX odds: Free agency causes huge movement

The NFL free agency period opened this week and some big name players have found new homes. Click here to see how the talent relocation has shifted the Super Bowl odds.

FOX Sports

'All the Baltimore Ravens just did was win the Super Bowl.' — Skip on Ravens signing Derrick Henry

Skip Bayless reacts to the Baltimore Ravens signing Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million. Watch as he explains why this move makes the Ravens Super Bowl LIX winners.

Niner Nation

Report: The 49ers plan to sign Jon Feliciano to a one-year deal

Photo by Steph Chambers/ The San Fransico 49ers add depth to the offensive line The 49ers are bringing back Jon Feliciano on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Peter Schrager. Feliciano played in 11 games for the 49ers and allowed 15 pressures, 13 hurries, 2 QB hits, and zero sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. From Week 14 until the Super Bowl, Feliciano took over as the starting right guard and finished with an 81.2 overall grade and an 87.0 run-blocking grade. Before a pectoral injury in the Super Bowl, Feliciano had been steady, only allowing one sack in 92...

OC Register

Chargers trade WR Keenan Allen to Bears for 4th-round pick

Allen had one of the finest seasons of his 11-year NFL career in 2023, catching a franchise-record 108 passes for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in only 13 games while earning his sixth Pro Bowl selection.

NESN.com

Rob Gronkowski Had Perfect Gronk Way To Describe 2017 Patriots’ Tension

Episode No. 9 of the Apple TV+ docuseries “The Dynasty” further exposed the fractured relationship within the Patriots. In the first eight episodes, Bill Belichick was frequently depicted as the villain, with Tom Brady as his No. 1 victim. Members of the Patriots teams throughout the franchise’s six Super Bowl titles reflected on how Belichick […]

NESN.com

Patriots, Robert Kraft Shed Light On Malcolm Butler Mystery, Blame Bill Belichick

If you were hoping “The Dynasty” docuseries on Apple TV+ was going to reveal any huge secrets on why former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler was benched in Super Bowl LII, we’re sorry to inform you that it doesn’t. It’s subject matter that most certainly is broached, but given the folks involved, you could probably guess […]

NESN.com

Patriots Legend Calls Back To Bill Belichick After Aaron Donald Retires

The NFL saw another future Pro Football Hall of Famer retire. Aaron Donald on Friday announced his retirement after 10 seasons in the league. It came in the same offseason Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox and Matthew Slater announced the end of their NFL careers. Donald was selected to the Pro Bowl in every season he […]

FOX Sports

Chiefs go Hollywood, signing Marquise Brown to a one-year, $7 million deal | Undisputed

The Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions but are not settling. They added another WR weapon for Patrick Mahomes by signing Marquise Brown to a one-year, $7 million deal. Skip Bayless and Michael Irvin react to the signing.

Big Blue View

Should the Giants resign Odell Beckham Jr.?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/ He’s available again The New York Giants and Odell Beckham Jr., their 2014 first-round pick, had a tempestuous relationship before former general manager Dave Gettleman traded the star receiver to the Cleveland Browns. The Baltimore Ravens have released Beckham Jr. and designated him as a post-June 1 cut after the former Giant caught 35 passes for 565 yards with one touchdown in 14 games last season. The 31-year-old missed the 2022 season after tearing his ACL in Super Bowl LVI, where Beckham Jr. helped the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Cincinnati...

Bucs Nation

Jordan Whitehead used social media to entice the Buccaneers to bring him back

Photo by Jared C. Tilton/ The veteran safety didn’t have to slide into anyone’s DMs to gain attention. The Buccaneers drafted Jordan Whitehead in the fourth round of the 2018 draft out of Pitt. He quickly became a fan favorite in just a few years and was part of the Bucs Super Bowl LV run where he forced a Packers turnover in the NFC Championship in route to a 31-26 victory. When he left to sign with the New York Jets during the 2022 offseason, a void was instantly felt in the defensive backfield. But after two seasons away from Tampa Bay, Whitehead has now returned...

FOX Sports

The Marquise Brown deal is a perk to being the Chiefs: WR3 for one-year deal | What's Wright?

The Kansas City Chiefs may be back-to-back Super Bowl champions but they are not settling as they add some more WR help. They went Hollywood by signing Marquise Brown to a one-year, $7 million deal. Nick Wright reacts to the signing and dives into how big of an impact Brown will make on the Chiefs, including why they are able to make these moves.

Blogging The Boys

4 free agents still available that the Cowboys should pursue

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via There are still some free agents who the Dallas Cowboys could sign It’s no secret that the Dallas Cowboys take a conservative approach to NFL free agency. The Cowboys didn’t agree to terms with their first outside free agent until Wednesday, when they came to terms with free agent LB Eric Kendricks. When asked on Thursday about their inactivity in free agency, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones told media that he didn’t believe the first wave of free agency is where teams win the Super bowl. “But we’re going to stick by what...

Windy City Gridiron

Bears trade for 6-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/ The Bears have made a blockbuster move, trading for one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The Bears are trading a fourth-round pick to the Chargers for wide receiver Keenan Allen, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reported on Thursday. The pick will be the No. 110 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, giving Los Angeles the highest of Chicago’s two fourth-round picks. Allen, 31, has been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL for much of his career, which is entering its 12th season. He most recently hit a career-high with 108 receptions,...

Behind the Steel Curtain

Terrible Towel Tales: Patrick Peterson could be brought back to Steelers

Photo by Jane Gershovich/ Steelers news and commentary from Thursday, March 14th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news… Patrick Peterson open to Steelers return, aims for ‘another shot’ at elusive Super Bowl ring in 2024 | Kevin Patra, NFL.com The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from cornerback Patrick Peterson, but the veteran isn’t ruling out a potential return to the club. Peterson said Thursday on NFL...

Stephen A.'s message to Cowboys fans: Something will go wrong, mark my words! | Get Up

Stephen A. Smith joins Get Up to discuss the NFL's protection of quarterbacks and is confident that the Cowboys will not make the Super Bowl even though Dallas is the best team in the NFC heading into Week 3. #GetUp #NFL ✔

It’s the beginning of the end for Drew Brees and Sean Payton – Stephen A. | First Take

Stephen A. Smith predicts Saints QB Drew Brees will retire if he comes back from his thumb injury and leads the New Orleans to a Super Bowl victory, freeing up Sean Payton to coach the Dallas Cowboys. #FirstTake #NFL ✔

Stephen A. gets annoyed with Max Kellerman saying the Browns are Super Bowl contenders | First Take

Stephen A. Smith does not buy Max Kellerman's argument that the Cleveland Browns are Super Bowl contenders. #FirstTake #NFL ✔