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With the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft coming to a close, Vegas is now determining who has the best odds to take home Offensive Rookie of the Year. While quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud dominated NFL Draft headlines, neither of them are the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Instead, that […]

The Carolina Panthers made a major commitment to Bryce Young with their No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. But while Young is coming to the Panthers with plenty of fanfare, he isn’t looking for his draft choice to change his mentality on the field. Carolina traded up from No. 9 with the […]

The Buffalo Bills traded up in the 2023 NFL Draft to land tight end Dalton Kincaid. If the Bills truly wanted Kincaid, it seemed like perfect timing for a trade with the Dallas Cowboys lurking. Buffalo moved up to the No. 25 overall pick in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was one pick […]

After the Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Lamar Jackson to a mega contract extension, all eyes have been on the team. Even Antonio Brown is trying to get a piece of the Ravens. Baltimore signed Jackson to a five-year, $260 million contract. Brown has taken notice and decided to stir up some social media drama with […]

Like many New York Jets fans, Joe Namath was hopeful of an eventual Aaron Rodgers trade. Namath even offered his retired No. 12 jersey for Rodgers. While Rodgers declined, Namath is still grateful and excited for the QB’s future with the Jets. Instead of No. 12, Rodgers will be wearing No. 8 with the Jets. […]

Trae Young just saw his Atlanta Hawks season end at the hand of the Boston Celtics. However, Young has plenty of reasons to smile with Bijan Robinson joining the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons took Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the talented runner coming to Atlanta, Young was […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made a major addition to their defense with their 2023 NFL Draft selection of Tyree Wilson. While Wilson entered the NFL Draft with some injury questions, the star defensive end plans to start his Raiders tenure with a bang. Wilson suffered a foot injury during his time at Texas Tech. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made an aggressive move by trading up in the 2023 NFL Draft. For Mike Tomlin, the trade was an impressive investment into the Steelers continued growth. Pittsburgh, who originally had the No. 17 overall pick, traded up to No. 14 with the New England Patriots. They promptly took Georgia offensive tackle Broderick […]

After trading down, the Chicago Bears ended up with offensive tackle Darnell Wright in the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In Wright, the Bears prioritized their offensive line and put protecting Justin Fields first. Which Fields is appreciative of. The Bears quarterback was sacked 55 times this past season. Chicago gave up 58 sacks […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been one of the most active teams in the 2023 NFL Draft. Their latest move saw the Cardinals trade up to land Ohio State’s offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Arizona traded the 12th overall pick, the No. 34 overall pick and the No. 168 pick to move up to six. The […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Jalen Carter with the ninth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In Carter, the Eagles have landed one of the most ferocious defenders in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carter entered the NFL Draft with plenty of question marks. He was once in consideration to be in play at No. 1 […]

The Baltimore Ravens five-year, $260 million Lamar Jackson contract extension has caught that eye of NFL fans everywhere. Future Hall of Famer Tom Brady has chimed in on Jackson’s new contract, hyping the former MVP up in the process. Jackson’s new extension makes him the highest paid player in NFL history. Brady, being a legendary […]

The Baltimore Ravens are fresh off signing Lamar Jackson to a record-breaking contract extension. But with the 2023 NFL Draft approaching, the Ravens are reportedly looking to make more upgrades to their roster. Baltimore has contacted the Green Bay Packers about trading up in the first-round, via MJ Hurley of TDT Media. The Ravens hold […]

The Baltimore Ravens have locked Lamar Jackson up with a five-year, $260 million contract extension. With Jackson and the Ravens being able to compromise, Baltimore has secured its quarterback of the present and future. The Ravens had to pay a pretty penny, as Jackson’s new deal makes him the highest paid player in NFL history. […]

After an offseason of question marks and drama, the Baltimore Ravens have finally come to a resolution in their Lamar Jackson saga. While at one point it seemed like all bets were off between both parties, Jackson won’t be leaving any time soon. The Ravens have signed Jackson to a five-year extension, the team announced. […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2023 NFL Draft holding the No. 1 overall pick. Many expect the Panthers to take Alabama’s Bryce Young. But even if the Panthers do come away with Young at No. 1, Carolina is looking for much more from the NFL Draft. The Panthers have expressed interest in hosting the NFL […]

While they traded down from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears still have plenty of selections to work with. In fact, the Bears will make 10 selections in the 2023 NFL Draft as they look to improve their roster. The Bears know they have a lot of work […]

Signing joining the Detroit Tigers, Javier Baez has failed to live up to his lofty expectations. However, Baez’s recent outburst should give Tigers fans at least a little hope for a resurgence. Baez is in the middle of a 10-game hitting streak. In that time he has gone 14-for-37 (.378) with four extra base hits […]

The New York Jets have officially opened their Super Bowl window with their trade for Aaron Rodgers. However, while the Jets might make a run at it this year, Rodgers isn’t guaranteeing he’d be around for a repeat. After their long-awaited trade for Rodgers, the quarterback held his first press conference with the team. When […]

Los Angeles Angels top prospect Logan O’Hoppe is staring down a potential season-ending injury. Before his long layoff, O’Hoppe had one last message for all his Angels supporters. O’Hoppe suffered a torn labrum and will be out for the next 4-6 months. The catcher seemed to be hitting his stride at the major league. Before […]

Hall of Famer Chipper Jones knows a thing or two about succeeding with the Atlanta Braves. As he watches the Braves this season, he sees a potential star brewing in Atlanta. Sam Hilliard hit two home runs in the Braves’ 11-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday. Jones, who is now a consultant with […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a quarterback conundrum with injuries to both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. To remedy their issue, the 49ers reportedly looked towards Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson and the Ravens have been in a stalemate all offseason. While Jackson requested a trade, there have been no takers. However, while […]

As the Cleveland Guardians continue their series with the Colorado Rockies, the team has decided to shake up their pitching rotation. After taking a loss in the first two games of the series, the Guardians have turned to their farm system for Game 3. The Guardians have called up Tanner Bibee to start on Wednesday, […]

Holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans were widely expected to take their quarterback of the future. However, as the draft approaches, the Texans don’t seem so locked in on QB. If Bryce Young is the first overall pick, Houston could go defense or even trade down, via […]

The New York Jets finally landed their crown jewel in the form of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers now under center in New York, the Jets are focused on adding explosive weapons for him to throw to. Specifically, the Jets have “spent considerable time and resources,” scouting Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba via ESPN’s Matt Miller. […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud has plenty in common with current Chicago Bears starting quarterback. They are both former Buckeyes with Stroud, like Fields expected to go in the first-round. However, the comparisons between Stroud and Fields don’t end there when it comes to the NFL Draft. Stroud, who was […]

After just one year with the team, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams traded Allen Robinson to the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, if the Rams didn’t end up trading Robinson, McVay revealed that he has big plans for him in Los Angeles. The Rams dealt Robinson to the Steelers for a 2023 NFL Draft seventh-round […]

The Miami Dolphins have committed to Tua Tagovailoa as their starting quarterback. With Tagovailoa in place, the Dolphins are focused on building a strong offensive line in front of him. In their efforts to keep Tagovailoa upright, the Dolphins hosted tackle Cameron Fleming for a free agent visit, via Field Yates of ESPN. Fleming was […]

Mike Soroka hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since 2020. As the Atlanta Braves look to work Soroka back into their rotation, the team has devised a plan. Soroka had his next AAA start moved from Tuesday to Sunday, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. The Braves want to limit Soroka’s innings after such a […]

After a strong debut in 2022, the New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for relief pitcher Lou Trivino to make his 2023 return. However, after Trivino received a troubling injury update, the Yankees look like they’ll have to wait a while longer. Trivino felt discomfort in his pitching elbow during his last rehab appearance, […]

The New York Jets have caused NFL chaos with their trade for Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers arrival to the Jets has even caught the eye of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone. With both teams playing in New York, Boone is up to date on teams outside the NFL. He thinks the Jets have catapulted themselves […]

For almost two decades, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have tormented the Chicago Bears and the NFC North. But after Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets, Bears fans can now rejoice. Green Bay traded Rodgers to the Jets for a bevvy of draft picks over the next two years. After 17 […]

The New York Jets have finally completed their trade with the Green Bay Packers for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In the process, the Jets have seen their Super Bowl odds skyrocket. New York is now +1400 to win the 2024 Super Bowl, via FanDuel Sportsbook. They’re tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the fourth-best odds in […]

After months of waiting, the Green Bay Packers have officially traded Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. It was a convoluted trade that ultimately sent Rodgers to the Jets and ended the quarterback’s 18 year tenure with the Packers. Alongside Rodgers, the Jets also acquired the Packers No. 15 overall pick and a fifth-round […]

Jerry Jones, Mike McCarthy and the entire Dallas Cowboys organization are gearing up for the 2023 NFL Draft. But before the stress of the NFL Draft commences, Jones found time to poke a little fun at McCarthy. While Jones owns the Cowboys, he is also their General manager. When it comes to the NFL Draft, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major addition to their wide receiver room when they traded for Allen Robinson. The Steelers didn’t stop there however as Pittsburgh has brought back a familiar face at wide receiver. The Steelers have re-signed Miles Boykin to a one-year contract, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Boykin spent his first year […]

After signing Geno Smith to an extension this offseason, the Seattle Seahawks seemed set at quarterback for at least the foreseeable future. However, with the 2023 NFL Draft coming up, ESPN’s Todd McShay thinks the Seahawks are more focused on QB than originally thought. Seattle holds the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft […]

With Caleb Williams still under center, USC is gearing up for a run at a National Championship. Lincoln Riley and USC got a major boost with a former Georgia four-star recruit. Defensive tackle Bear Alexander has transferred to USC, via Max Olson and Seth Emerson of The Athletic. Alexander spent one year with Georgia, appearing […]

San Diego Padres star Yu Darvish was forced to leave his most recent start with an apparent injury. While Darvish got officially diagnosed, it doesn’t look like the Padres will be without him for long. Darvish suffered a right hamstring cramp in San Diego’s Sunday matchup against the Diamondbacks, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. However, […]