Author: Bjorn Anderson

NFL teams received unexpected but welcome news on Wednesday as the league announced that the 2025 salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million, a massive increase from last year’s $255.4 million. The salary cap increase was expected, the amount it is increasing was a surprise to NFL executives, Graziano said. https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1892278212882805118 The Salary Cap Effect The increase in the salary cap limit offers great news for teams trying to change themselves during free agency. The New England Patriots already had more than $125 million projected in cap space, all the more opportunity for them to add talent.…

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown kept his word to visit the one young Eagles fan who survived a tragic plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia. Brown brought the Vince Lombardi trophy and much encouragement to 10-year-old Andre Howard at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. https://twitter.com/PHLEaglesNation/status/1889780914953089280 A Heroic Act in the Face of Tragedy Unfortunately, a medical transport plane crashed close to the Roosevelt Mall on January 31 killing seven people. At the time of the crash, Andre was in the car with his father and siblings. Andre, despite his youth, shielded his younger sister from the flying debris, suffering head…

Star tight end Travis Kelce has until March 14 to decide on his playing future with the Kansas City Chiefs, an NFL insider reports, which would be enormously financially relevant. According to The Athletic, Kelce will receive a $12.5 million bonus on March 15 and that number will be vital for the team to keep its salary cap in check and to plan for the roster. https://twitter.com/Pick6PackFB/status/1890139243584122916 Travis Kelce Stance For over a decade, Travis Kelce has been a cornerstone of the Chiefs’ offense. Since he posted 97 receptions last season, his output decreased in receiving yards (823), yards per catch…

There’s no secret to Rob McElhenney’s passion for the Philadelphia Eagles, and once again, the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator is proving just how deep his fandom runs.  Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, Rob McElhenney, his Wife and Co-Star Kaitlin Olson joined Abbott Elementary Stars Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams in New Orleans showing their unwavering support for the Birds as they get ready to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Rob McElhenney, who has been one of the most vocal celebrity Eagles fans for years, took to social media to share a snapshot of the group posing…

NFL Hall of Famer and legendary wide receiver Randy Moss is making his highly anticipated return to ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown just in time for Super Bowl LIX. After stepping away from his analyst role in December to undergo cancer treatment, Moss will once again join the broadcast team for the biggest game of the year. https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1888607736742441410 Randy Moss’s Resilience In December last year, doctors noted there was a cancerous mass in his bile duct, which is between his pancreas and liver, and Moss, 47, then revealed the news to his fans. On Thanksgiving, he had surgery first to put…

Never one to seek the limelight for his commitment to honoring military families, it was an unexpected emotional surprise that was given to San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle on Wednesday. The very service members and families he has embraced this season informed him that they will be heading to Palm Springs on February 3 to present him with the 2024 NFL Salute to Service Award. https://twitter.com/nineralex/status/1887165168330932486 George Kittle’s Impactful Mark on Families George Kittle has always had the intention of supporting military members and their loved ones not just for a few gestures of solidarity but to forge…

Another strange turn to Diontae Johnson’s tumultuous 2024 season: The Baltimore Ravens have picked the wide receiver back up off waivers.  However, it isn’t about immediate contributions, but rather about strategic positioning. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1879643328532394055 Diontae Johnson’s Strange Season Johnson’s journey this season has been anything but smooth. After beginning the year with the Carolina Panthers, he was traded to the Ravens before being waived in December following a suspension for refusing to enter a game. The Houston Texans then picked him up, where he played one regular season game and a playoff matchup. But his time there was short-lived after a…

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson’s tumultuous 2024 season continued to twist and turn as he was waived by the Houston Texans on Tuesday — just days after his wild-card win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Multiple reports indicate that Johnson’s release came after he “made a scene” in the locker room after the team won. https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1879246178921177406 ESPN reported that Johnson appeared visibly frustrated postgame, sitting fully dressed at his locker and showing displeasure over his limited playing time and lack of targets. He caught one pass for 12 yards on 16 offensive snaps during the 32-12 playoff victory. Johnson’s frustration reportedly…

It was an emotional challenge to lead up to the Rams’ playoff game against the Vikings: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Two of his four daughters were hospitalized with high fevers just days before the game, his wife Kelly Stafford shared. https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/1879219558583501025 In a heartfelt Instagram Story, Kelly posted a picture of their twin daughters, Sawyer and Chandler, 7, in a hospital bed.’ But they were by themselves that afternoon — Hunter, 6, and Tyler, 4, stayed by their sides as the family made its way through a difficult weekend. “Last night was long,” Kelly wrote. “Back in beds…

NFL ownership groups each give $1 million (Totaling $5 million) to support communities ravaged by Los Angeles wildfires. Teams such as the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and the NFL Foundation are spearheading these contributions which will allow necessary resources to local organizations that are in need and are impacted by this horrible natural disaster. Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL, said the league was committed to that: “We are heartbroken by the losses in Los Angeles and inspired by the bravery of first responders, residents.” The NFL family is dedicated to supporting these communities…