The Minnesota Vikings have raised eyebrows by scheduling a “private meeting” with former LSU quarterback and top-three prospect Jayden Daniels. According to Ian Rapoport, the Vikings have scheduled a private meeting with one of the top quarterback prospects of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jayden has been the focus of quarterback draft talk after Caleb Williams. Caleb is the projected number one overall pick, so more conversation surrounds Daniels and which team will grab the 2023 Heisman trophy winner. The only problem is Jayden will not fall to the Vikings’ first pick in the first round, which is 11th overall. So,…
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Cleveland Browns star offensive player Nick Chubb suffered a significant knee injury in Week 2 of the 2023 season, ending his season immediately and throwing his NFL future into doubt. The Browns and Chubb have decided to rework the last year of his contract, which should benefit both sides. Running back Nick Chubb has been the face of the franchise since the Browns drafted him in 2018. In his six-year career, he has over 6,500 rush yards and 48 touchdowns. His 2023 campaign was cut short by a devastating knee injury he suffered in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.…
Seattle Seahawks are starting a new chapter in their franchise with head coach Mike Macdonald taking over for the legendary Pete Carroll. Quarterback Geno Smith is looking to prove himself with a new regime. Geno Smith is entering his 11th season in the NFL. His career has seen many ups and downs, but he has found a home in Seattle over the past few seasons. Seattle gave Geno a chance to succeed after they traded their Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Russell Wilson, to the Denver Broncos. Many quarterbacks in Smith’s position would feel comfortable after two Pro Bowls, becoming the 2022…
The Jacksonville Jaguars lock up one of their elite franchise players for the next five years by extending Josh Allen. Defensive end Josh Allen, not quarterback Josh Allen, has been a staple on the Jaguars defense for the last five years. Throughout Allen’s first five seasons he has totaled 45 sacks and 251 total tackles. He was rewarded this morning with a contract extension fit for an elite defender. Jacksonville Jaguars extend Allen Allen was initially franchise tagged heading into the 2024 season. Word around NFL media is that a deal was one of the main goals for the Jaguars…
The Baltimore Ravens are focused on building their team for the future through the NFL Draft. This year seems focused on acquiring talent for their depleted offensive line. The Ravens had successfully built their team through the NFL Draft since 2022, when Ozzie Newsome took over the role of general manager. Fast-forward to 2018, when Eric DeCosta took over, and he had the same model—long-term success is built in the draft. “That’s by design. We feel that’s the best way to build your team long-term. From a cost standpoint, obviously, cheaper players. But also young players who you know a…
More details have been released following the DWI arrest for T’Vondre Sweat, one of the top defensive tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft. Texas Longhorns defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat is one of the top defensive interior prospects heading into the 2024 draft. He is currently rated in the top 100 players and is projected to be drafted within the first three rounds of the upcoming draft. That may have changed following his DWI arrest on Sunday. More details following the arrest have been released. T’Vondre Sweat DWI Sweat’s blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) was measured at 0.105 percent. That’s more than 25…
Caleb Williams is under intense scrutiny in the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, as are most players projected to go first overall. He has been the number-one pick for most of his career at USC, but the more significant the projection, the more “experts” will try to pick apart the player. Everyone in the NFL media has done their best to find flaws in the future first-round pick for the 2024 NFL Draft. In his football career, the narrative became, “Can he make the easy throws to keep the offensive drive alive?” In his personal life, it…
The Chicago Bears have struggled against the Green Bay Packers in recent years, but cornerstone defensive end Montez Sweat made a statement about the Bears’ future against the Packers for the 2024 season. Montez Sweat appeared on Chris Long’s Green Light podcast and reflected on last season and what the future of this Bears team will look like in 2024. Sweat underwent many changes this past season, such as being traded from the Washington Commanders to the Chicago Bears halfway through the season. Chicago Bears Cornerstone Defender General manager Ryan Poles acquired Montez Sweat via trade from the Washington Commanders.…
Texas Longhorns defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat is a name atop the 2024 NFL Draft for defensive players. His name is sliding down after a DWI arrest on Sunday. Sweat was booked into the Travis Co. Jail in Austin, Tex., at 2:12 p.m. on Sunday after being charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor. Sweat was released on a $3,000 bond shortly after 4 p.m., according to NBC affiliate KXAN in Austin. DWI for T’Vondre Sweat Sweat weighs just over 360 lbs and stands at an impressive six feet four inches. A man of that stature needs to drink quite a…
The Indianapolis Colts drafted quarterback Anthony Richardson with their fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft. Although his injury-riddled season ended quickly, he is adamant about his mission to come back. The Colts’ star quarterback is working his way back to “full-go” five months after season-ending shoulder surgery ended his rookie season early. Richardson has slowly ramped up activity after being cleared to throw just over a month ago. ESPN reporter Stephon Holder recently sat in on one of Richardson’s workouts. Richardson, 22, has been working with throwing coach Will Hewlett and performance coach Tom Gormely to get back to…
