Author: Bjorn Anderson

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Bjorn Anderson is a sports writer for Gridiron Heroics with a passion for NCAA Football, NFL, and fantasy football coverage. With experience following teams like the Wisconsin Badgers, Minnesota Gophers, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings. Bjorn offers in-depth analysis and timely insights. Can be followed on X @Bjorn2bwsports and Insta: Bjorn2bwsports

The Houston Texans have had a significant roster move in recent days as the club parted with tight end Harrison Bryant, the deal coming only a few days after bringing him on board in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Harrison Bryant is being cut as the Texans, like the rest of the NFL, reduce their roster to the mandatory 53-man limit prior to the regular season opener. https://twitter.com/BKubena/status/1960466503331143931 A Short Houston Stint For Harrison Bryant Bryant, a Mackey Award winner and a fourth-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2020, came to Houston as part of the package…

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Jacksonville Jaguars sustained a setback to their secondary this week, with head coach Liam Coen confirming that cornerback Montaric Brown will be out for the rest of training camp with a lower leg injury. Brown, still a third-year player with a strong spring training, was looking for an important outside corner role alongside promising young players such as Jarrian Jones and two-way star Travis Hunter. https://twitter.com/AroundTheNFL/status/1949853783556858064 Setback for Montaric Brown The injury hurts not only because Montaric Brown was out to prove himself in a roster of young defensive backs with lots of hunger, but also because he was on…

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A considerable setback and a long-term commitment led the way in the Dallas Cowboys tight end room Sunday. Rookie tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford suffered a leg injury during practice, and starting tight end Jake Ferguson signed a lucrative deal—both developments will impact the team’s future plans for the offense. https://twitter.com/toddarcher/status/1949556890418946394 Brevyn Spann-Ford’s Injury Slows Rookie’s Progress Another rookie who had become a hit in early workouts was Brevyn Spann-Ford, an undrafted player who rolled his ankle while running block during Sunday practice. Initial reports are that he will be sidelined for a long time, but that will depend on the evaluation that…

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Just as the Miami Dolphins have started training camp, they have received a devastating blow because veteran cornerback Artie Burns tore his ACL on his first day with the organization. The 30-year-old ended Wednesday back on crutches after being injured during an individual workout in a non-contact injury, which was proven worse by an MRI scan. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1948422827729653900 A Setback Before the Season Begins Artie Burns signed a one-year contract with Miami this offseason, a contract that helped the Dolphins’ secondary with depth in a backfield that’s already seen a lot of turnover. Dolphins were bold to trade away their star…

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Russell Wilson Named Giants’ Starting QB as Training Camp Kicks Off The New York Giants’ 2025 training camp has started, and nobody is questioning the quarterback: it is Russell Wilson, a veteran. On Wednesday, head coach Brian Daboll clarified that Wilson is the team’s clear-cut starting quarterback, closing any speculation or quarterback question over the summer. https://twitter.com/NYPost_Schwartz/status/1948015823542444215 Russell Wilson’s Leadership and Experience Russell Wilson is a 10-time Pro Bowl player and fiercely competitive leader who signed a one-year contract with the Giants during this offseason’s free agency with the obvious ideals of becoming the starter. Wilson has not been around…

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New York Jets and Garrett Wilson Reach Historic $130 Million Extension The New York Jets have taken an enormous step towards securing their bright star at wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, by signing a hefty four-year, $130 million extension, with a whopping $90 million guaranteed to be paid out. It is the first historic deal: ESPN has reported that Wilson will represent the first receiver in NFL history to earn more than $31 million per season after only three seasons in the NFL. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1944856494270538124 Garrett Wilson’s Rise to Stardom Garrett Wilson was selected at number 10 in 2022, and it took him no…

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A Vote of Confidence For Ryan Poles Amid Transformation Chicago Bears have recently taken a look into the future, extending the contract of general manager Ryan Poles to continue working with the team till the 2029 season. The reported Friday change indicates that the organization values stability and shares the vision of Poles of becoming a contender despite the fact that the team has not been in the best form in its recent history, and fans are thirsty for good results. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1943745868236304826 A New Era in Chicago Poles, who was hired prior to the 2022 season following an interim with…

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This week, fans of the San Francisco 49ers got some shred of hope in the form of the condition of one of the team’s stars, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Having torn his ACL and MCL in October 2024, Aiyuk has been a hot topic as to whether he will be available at the beginning of the 2025 NFL season or not. Although the trend remains that it is expected that he will enter the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP list, which would sit him out a minimum of four games), there is a cautious optimism that he…

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Dallas Turner, a young up-and-coming star at the Minnesota Vikings Linebacker position, and the 2024 number one draft pick, became the victim of an elaborate bank fraud that saw the rookie player lose a sizeable fortune of $240,000. The case that is being investigated by the Eagan, Minnesota police officers highlights the increasing level of danger of financial frauds- even among very popular athletes. How the Scam Unfolded Police and court records said that on February 19, Turner took a phone call, in which the caller identified himself as a banker working at JPMorgan Chase. The caller said that his…

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The Pittsburgh Steelers already caused some stir this offseason with high-profile roster additions and draft choices, and Monday presented another high-profile trade, with cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith coming across to the Steelers, courtesy of Miami. However, it looks like the front office is not finished yet. Based on a report by ESPN writer Jeremy Fowler, a free-agent wide receiver, Gabe Davis, is still on the table for the Steelers. Fowler added that Davis enjoyed his visit to Pittsburgh earlier this month and that they could sign closer to training camp. https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1939703698613059823 Gabe Davis Track Record Although…

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