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(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)   The Detroit Lions are still a powerhouse on paper, but they will be put to the test from day one. Losing their top two assistant coaches could be a lethal blow, and the rest of the division keeps getting better. Notably, that’s why former player Manti Te’o isn’t so sure about their status as the team to beat in the NFC North. Talking on the NFL Network, Te’o recalled how the Philadelphia Eagles struggled when they lost both their coordinators one year after making the Super Bowl. “When I look at this NFC North, are the [Detroit] Lions the clear favorite? By title, yes, but going into the 2025 season? No,” Te’o said. Are the Lions still the Kings of the North? Manti Te'o thinks that may not be the case next season. pic.twitter.com/MwALSoZofw — NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 30, 2025 Dan Campbell had to reshape his coaching staff after offensive coordinator Ben Johnson signed with the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron ...

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The Kansas City Chiefs sustained a heartbreaking loss in the Super Bowl. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean they’re done; not by a mile. If anything, they just need to keep building on their strong defense to get back to the mountaintop. Notably, that’s why it was an easy decision to keep CB Trent McDuffie and DE George Karlaftis around for a little longer. According to a report by Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, the Chiefs picked up both of their fifth-year options. Sources: The #Chiefs are exercising the fifth-year options for CB Trent McDuffie ($13.6M) and DE George Karlaftis ($15.1M). Both were no-brainers and pillars of the defense for years to come. pic.twitter.com/AKV87N1QjR — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 29, 2025 McDuffie signed a four-year deal worth roughly $14 million in 2022 after the Chiefs took him with the No. 21 pick. He’s now slated to make $13.6 million in 2026. Karlaftis, on the other hand, was the No. 3...

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)   There’s plenty of uncertainty about the San Francisco 49ers’ future. One thing’s for sure, though: It will include George Kittle. The Niners just signed Kittle to a four-year contract extension that will keep him in the Bay Area through the 2029 season. The deal will pocket him $76.4 million, including $40 million in guaranteed money. George Kittle, 49ers agree to to terms on a 4-year, $76.4M contract extension with $40M guaranteed, making him the NFL’s highest-paid TE. (via @RapSheet ) pic.twitter.com/2YgilPaIMY — NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2025 While the salary-cap implications of the deal have yet to be disclosed, it’s safe to assume that it will reduce his previously scheduled cap hit of roughly $22 million. The 31-year-old star tight end has had some injuries in the past, but he’s claimed that he intends to play ‘until the wheels fall off.’ Kittle is about to enter his ninth season in the league, all of them with the Niners, so he’s ...

(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)   Saquon Barkley is coming off one of the greatest seasons in NFL history. After a career with the New York Giants, he signed a very lucrative deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, and it paid off right away. Barkley ran away with Offensive Player of the Year honors, had an MVP-caliber campaign, and helped the team win the Super Bowl. However, he’s now facing some serious backlash. Barkley golfed with President Donald Trump, and it didn’t take long before fans took to social media to call him out for that. That’s why he took to X to rip the critics. “lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT. Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have amazing day,” he wrote. lol some people are really upset cause I play...

(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)   If they wish to rebound and have some sort of chance to win their opening round in the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks will need every player to dig deep and contribute a lot. That means Taurean Prince will have to deliver a complete turnaround. NBACentral pointed out that Prince has been ice-cold in the playoffs so far. He hasn’t scored a single point in three of the four games of the postseason and only put up six points in Game 2. Prince hasn’t been helping at all, and the Bucks need him now more than ever. Taurean Prince in the first round (Via @realapp_ ) pic.twitter.com/h3X6EDx8bX — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 28, 2025 This is Prince’s first season with the Bucks, and he has generally been a help for the team. He averaged 8.2 points and 3.6 rebounds during his 80 games of the regular season. But for whatever reason, he has looked night-and-day different in the playoffs. Because of that, head coach Doc Rivers has li...

(Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)   The New York Jets arrived at the 2025 NFL Draft armed with an impressive slate of selections, including eight picks across the three-day event. Their prized possession was the seventh overall pick in the first round, a potentially franchise-altering decision. The spotlight quickly fell on their selection of Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, a move that signals the organization’s unwavering commitment to building a fortress around their quarterback. This pick wasn’t just another draft selection, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini; it was a historic moment that highlighted the Jets’ long-term vision. “The Jets became the first team in a quarter century to select four first-round offensive linemen in a six-draft span, according to ESPN Research. The last teams to do it were the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, both from 1996 to 2001,” Cimini wrote . This remarkable streak began in 2020 and has continued seamlessly despite front office ch...

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   Shedeur Sanders’ slide down the 2025 NFL Draft board was by far the biggest subplot that unfolded throughout the weekend before the Cleveland Browns put a merciful stop to the story by selecting him with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round. An unfortunate video surfaced from Sanders’ draft party of a fan prank calling him pretending to be New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and telling him he was about to be selected, and the Atlanta Falcons released a statement after news came out that they were unfortunately tied to the prank. Insider Tom Pelissero shared a statement from the Falcons on X where they apologized for the incident and revealed that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son, 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich, was the one who made the prank call. Statement from the #Falcons on the involvement of DC Jeff Ulbrich’s son, Jax, in the viral draft weekend prank call to Shedeur Sanders: pic.twitter.com/yKyE6DQwq5 — Tom ...

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)   The Seattle Seahawks appear to be heading for a bit of a rebuild as they parted ways with several of their key players this offseason. Out are players like Geno Smith, D.K. Metcalf, and Tyler Lockett, and in are their replacements, such as Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp. While Darnold and Kupp are strong veteran additions, the Seahawks appear to be behind as far as the NFC West rankings go. However, the team has been busy during the 2025 NFL Draft, adding young players they can hopefully build around for years to come. One such player that has a lot of interest is Jalen Milroe, whom Seattle selected with the No. 92 overall pick. Head coach Mike Macdonald explained how he plans to use Milroe next season, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. “Jalen’s a quarterback through and through,” Macdonald said . “He’s going to be trained to play quarterback with us and when he’s in there, he’s going to play quarterback, but the athleticism is going to c...

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)   The Indianapolis Colts may have gotten the best value pick of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft as they were able to select Penn State star tight end Tyler Warren at No. 14. Warren was widely considered the best tight end prospect in the draft, but he wound up coming off the board second behind Colston Loveland, who went 10th overall to the Chicago Bears. For Indianapolis, it worked out perfectly as Warren can step in and immediately be a threat in the pass game and shore up their blocking up front. He’s not the fastest player on the field, but he has a knack for playing through contact and creating big plays after the catch. After getting drafted, Warren had a message for Colts fans via the team’s official X account. “What’s up, guys? Heading over to Indy now. Excited to be home and get to work. Let’s do it. Just the whole thing leading up to it, I felt like this would be a place I could call home. It’s fun to have everybody t...

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)   The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most interesting teams to watch out for during the 2025 NFL draft, as they have a clear need at quarterback. As of now, the only quarterbacks on the Steelers’ roster are Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson, so they will clearly be adding someone before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Pittsburgh was the most logical landing spot for Shedeur Sanders in the draft, but the team has now passed on him multiple times. Instead, it feels like the Steelers are still holding out hope for Aaron Rodgers, who remains unsigned in free agency after being released by the New York Jets. Pittsburgh and Rodgers have been in communication with each other this offseason, though the two sides have yet to come to any sort of agreement. As of now, though, it sounds like the Steelers are still patiently waiting, as Art Rooney II hasn’t closed the door on Rodgers via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “We’re still kind of getti...

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   The Las Vegas Raiders have to be considered one of the early winners of the 2025 NFL Draft as they’ve maneuvered the board well to add several impact players on both sides of the field. Offensively, the Raiders made a splash with their first pick of the draft as they took Boise State star Ashton Jeanty at No. 6. The team wasn’t done with the offensive side of the ball, though, as they also added Jack Bech to boost their pass-catching corps while taking Caleb Rogers and Charles Grant to shore up their offensive line. Defensively, Las Vegas drafted Darien Porter, who can slot in immediately as a starter, addressing some concerns about their secondary depth and talent. Overall, the Raiders have done well for themselves so far and have several more picks on Day 3 to utilize. In the wake of their draft selections, the team announced they’ve waived six players via Raiders PR. “The #Raiders have waived the following players: – CB M.J. De...

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)   The New York Knicks scored an important win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, and Karl-Anthony Towns was a huge part of it. Towns posted 31 points and eight rebounds on the way to a 118-116 victory. Following the game, Jalen Brunson praised his teammate and how he helped on both ends of the court. “He played great,” Brunson said, via New York Basketball. “He set the tone offensively for us, and defensively as well. That’s the KAT we know. No surprise to us; we’re just happy when he’s able to do that.” Barbara Barker to Jalen Brunson: "The game KAT had––" KAT to Brunson: "No don't talk about me please" BB: "…The versatility…from the beginning…played with force" JB: "…He set the tone…That's the KAT we know. No surprise to us; we're just happy when he's able to do that…" pic.twitter.com/xicSqWfYWS — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 25, 2025 This has been a hu...

(Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)   The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here, and all of the anticipation of pre-draft rumors and predictions will finally come to a head. Fans will finally see what their favorite teams have been preparing for over the past several months, finding out what will transpire over the next few days. One of the most intriguing prospects in this draft is Abdul Carter, one of the most highly-touted edge rushers in recent history. Carter is said to make an instant impact on whatever team he lands with, a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball. He’s projected to be a top-five pick, and many analysts believe he’s going to end up with the New York Giants. Carter indicated that his parents are also fans of him going to the Giants, which he said in a recent interview with the NFL on CBS. "Right now their favorite is New York" Abdul Carter told @AKinkhabwala that his parents want him to end up in the Big Apple pic.twitter....

(Photo by Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images)   The Kansas City Chiefs have a solid running back corps. Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt can pound their way on the ground like the best of them. Nevertheless, it seems like Andy Reid could be looking to add more horsepower to that unit. According to a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Chiefs had a Zoom call with Ohio State star TreVeyon Henderson. The #Chiefs conducted a virtual call with Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson on Tuesday. Head coach Andy Reid was part of the call. Henderson is considered a riser, and the Chiefs, who could be looking for more explosion in the backfield, are doing late homework on the position. pic.twitter.com/39wIeWH9uP — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 23, 2025 Henderson’s draft stock has risen over the past week or so, and he might even sneak his way into the first round. Most scouts have him as the third-best running back prospect in this stacked class behind only Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hamp...

(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)   The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here. Teams are running out of time to finish their big boards, wanting to finalize the top players they’re going after in this year’s class. There has been a lot of conversation surrounding this year’s draft, as there is every year, and even in a class that’s less loaded than in years past, quarterbacks tend to dominate the conversation. Prospects like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders have been known entities for months, QB prospects who have been expected to go in the first round for a long time. Several other prospects have emerged over the past few weeks, including Jalen Milroe from Alabama, who has gotten a lot of attention in the public eye, especially after the Combine and his Pro Day. In fact, when talking about the QB prospects in a recent segment of “NFL Live” on ESPN, analyst and former quarterback Dan Orlovsky indicated that Milroe has the highest career ceiling of this group. . @danorlovsky7 be...

(Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)   The Los Angeles Rams’ newest weapon represents more than just another star acquisition. For Davante Adams, his arrival marks a deliberate career pivot after years of organizational chaos that followed his departure from Green Bay. Adams, long considered elite among NFL route runners, made his recent decision with clear intentions. After bouncing between struggling franchises, he sought stability and a winning culture above all else. His move to the Rams signals a desire to shed the perception that he brings drama wherever he lands. During a recent interview, highlighted by Michael Silver of The New York Times, Adams articulated precisely what attracted him to his new home. “This is like true optimism versus just hoping. Obviously, knowing what I know about the management there, the players, the team success they’ve had in recent years and just over time … those are usually the type of teams that have stressed success. The most importa...

(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)   The NFL is about to welcome one of the most unique and exciting prospects in recent history. Colorado standout Travis Hunter is getting ready to turn pro, and whoever gets him will essentially get two players. He made a name for himself for his ability to shut down opposing wide receivers, break up passes, force fumbles, and even pick off passes. However, he was even more known for his ability to wreak havoc on offense. Some scouts claimed that he would be better off playing cornerback because of his ball skills. Then again, others claim that he has a sky-high potential if he plays wide receiver. Notably, that includes an unnamed coach who told The Athletic that he could be as good as Justin Jefferson: “Oh my God! He could be Justin Jefferson, but he can really play corner. It’s gonna be an interesting case study because we’ve never seen this,” an anonymous passing coordinator said of Travis Hunter. Most people agree that Jeffe...

  With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, the final countdown to one of the league’s most anticipated events has officially begun. Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron continues generating significant buzz for his remarkable versatility across the secondary, as front offices make their last preparations. Barron’s adaptability stands as his most compelling attribute. According to Pro Football Focus, he has accumulated over 500 career snaps at three different positions—wide cornerback, slot cornerback, and box safety. “He is the most versatile corner in this year’s draft,” PFF analyst Max Chadwick declared recently. Jahdae Barron’s Career Snap Alignment: Wide CB: 1,133 Slot CB: 917 Box SAF: 508 Barron has next level versatility pic.twitter.com/QuD84Fs2bC — PFF College (@PFF_College) April 20, 2025 This positional flexibility has elevated his draft stock considerably as teams evaluate prospects. Beyond his versatility, Barron’s production speaks volumes about his i...

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)   The NFL Draft gives teams an opportunity to get young stars on cost-friendly contracts. If they play their cards well, they will get someone who can contribute right away and/or for years to come without having to spend big bucks. Ideally, this could allow bottom-feeding teams to stack up talent and become competitive. In reality, that’s not always the case. Drafting players isn’t an exact science, and there are countless factors that can make or break a young man’s career in the league, some of which cannot even be measured. With that in mind, NFL analyst Trevor Sikkema of PFF shared his thoughts on the five potential X-factors ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft: The biggest X-factors in this year’s draft class pic.twitter.com/28wLE6gxpe — PFF (@PFF) April 20, 2025 He named WR Jaylin Noel, RB Savion Williams, WR Jaylin Lane, WR Luther Burden III, and RB Bhayshul Tuten. Of course, neither of these players is among the most talked-abou...

(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)   Shannon Sharpe’s time with The Volume is coming to an end, and he is planning ahead and looking for a massive payday for his next job. According to Front Office Sports, via Legion Hoops, Sharpe is expected to sign a new deal that will be worth at least $100 million. Sharpe is reportedly receiving multiple offers from several outlets, and he will surely be making a lot of money with his next endeavor. Shannon Sharpe is expected to sign a $100M+ media deal, after his contract with The Volume expired, per @FOS pic.twitter.com/04vbfz1Gcp — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 18, 2025 Sharpe signed his contract with The Volume in August of 2023, just after leaving “Undisputed” on FS1, where he gained a lot of fans for his heated debates with Skip Bayless. His podcast “Club Shay Shay” immediately became a massive hit and a cultural touchstone, and whoever employs him next is looking to capitalize on his fame and reach. Whoever Sharpe si...

(Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)   The season came to a whimpering end for the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night as they fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament. And so ends a year that many fans were shocked and saddened by. In the final moments of the game, cameras caught Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison sitting in the crowd, eyeing his team. The image of Harrison watching was shared by Legion Hoops and many other outlets and fans are talking about it. Harrison looked uneasy in the image, and he may feel uneasy for some time after the choice he made this year. pic.twitter.com/xLLk7BcfYt — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 19, 2025 When Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, he said that defense wins championships. He wanted Anthony Davis to provide the team with the sort of defense that could earn them a title. And while Davis did play well during his brief time with the Mavericks, they are further away from a championship ...

(Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)   The season came to an end for the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, as they lost their Play-In game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It has been a long, tortured, complicated season for the Mavericks, and head coach Jason Kidd spoke about it with the press following the game. He was happy about how his team did despite the many challenges. “An incredible season when you look at the injuries that we’ve had. The change. For us to even be here playing in this game tonight, it’s incredible. It just shows the character of that group & that locker room…With the change & injuries, some would say we shouldn’t even be here. Give those guys in that locker room a lot of credit,” Kidd said, per Mike Curtis. Jason Kidd on how he sums up this season: "An incredible season when you look at the injuries that we've had. The change. For us to even be here playing in this game tonight, it's incredible. It just shows the character of that ...

(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)   Dillon Brooks of the Houston Rockets has created a lot of enemies during his years in the NBA, but everyone agrees he’s a talented player. Steve Kerr recently sat down on 95.7 The Game and talked about Brooks, who will face off against the Golden State Warriors in the opening round of the playoffs. He said he is trying to put the past behind him, but Kerr has never forgotten how Brooks treated one of his players a few years ago. “I’ve let that stuff go. I mean you know in the heat of the moment a few years ago when he closed-lined Gary, yeah, he was not my favorite guy. That was a cheap shot. I think I said he broke the code. I still feel that way, but I have a lot of respect for Brooks. He’s a hell of a player,” Kerr said on the Willard and Dibs show. “I’ve let that stuff go. I mean you know in the heat of the moment a few years ago when he closed-lined Gary, yeah, he was not my favorite guy. That was a cheap shot. I think I said he ...

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)   The New York Giants tried to trade for Matthew Stafford in the offseason, but to no avail. Then, they made a run at Aaron Rodgers, who has yet to sign with a team. Eventually, they signed Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson to revamp their QB room, so they clearly wanted a veteran gunslinger. As much as that makes sense, given that Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are reportedly on the hot seat and need to win right away, they also have to think about the future. With that in mind, former NFL player Will Blackmon urged them to get their quarterback of the future with the No. 3 pick. Talking on the NFL Network, he made a case for them to draft Shedeur Sanders: “I feel like you have to go and get a quarterback at (no.) 3, and I do like Shedeur Sanders,” Blackmon said. “You do have to get your guy for the future because [the Giants] never had a chance to get their guy. So for me, it is vital that you find your quarterback for the future. And 3, I...

(Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)   The New York Jets thought and hoped that Aaron Rodgers would put an end to their years-long struggles at the quarterback position. On paper, even if he wasn’t at his best, he could’ve been the missing piece to propel them to Super Bowl contention. That clearly wasn’t the case. His tenure in the Big Apple was rather tumultuous, and it seems like he didn’t leave the team on the best of terms. As reported by Brooke Pryor, Rodgers recently admitted that he was ‘up front’ with the Jets when he left the team: “I’ve had a lot of great conversations with a lot of teams. Not one of those was the Jets. That wasn’t a great conversation. … I’ve been up front with all of them,” he said. Aaron Rodgers: "I've had a lot of great conversations with a lot of teams. Not one of those was the Jets. That wasn't a great conversation. … I've been up front with all of them." — Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) April 17, 2025 There were some repo...

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   On Wednesday’s episode of “Run It Back,” Lou Williams and his co-hosts spoke about which teams have “front-running” fan bases. In other words, which NBA fans only stick with their teams when they are playing well? Williams started by defending the New York Knicks, saying they have a loyal group of fans who aren’t afraid of sharing their opinions, even when they are negative. He then said the Miami Heat has the real front-running fans. “They only show up when things are going well,” Williams said, per NBACentral. Lou Will says Heat fans are front-runners "I know some fan bases that are legitimate front-runners…they only show up when things are going well." ( @RunItBackFDTV ) pic.twitter.com/3Q1bGYcMBB — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 16, 2025 Williams spent years in the NBA, so he knows a thing or two about fans and how they treat their beloved teams. When it comes to the Heat, it seems that the fans are only fill...