NFL Network continues to make questionable financial moves by removing four on-air employees. According to Andrew Marchand of the Athletic, the trimming at NFL Network continues as on-air personalities Melissa Stark, Andrew Siciliano, James Palmer, and Will Selva are all out, as an executive with direct knowledge of the moves said. “As is normal business this time of year, we are evaluating our talent roster for the upcoming 2024 season and beyond,” NFLN spokesperson Alex Riethmiller told The Athletic. That process results in renewals, non-renewals, and additions to our talent lineup, depending on programming needs. To those departing talent, we…
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Chase Claypool’s rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 saw him score 11 touchdowns. Four years later, he may be playing in the Canadian league. The Former Pittsburgh Steeler, Chicago Bear, and Miami Dolphin might be heading to the Candian Football League (CFL) if the NFL isn’t an option for him. Via 3downnation.com, the Roughriders have added Claypool to the team’s exclusive negotiating list. It doesn’t mean Claypool is headed for Canada. But if he ever goes there, the Roughriders have the first call on signing him. The Rise and Fall of Chase Claypool A highly touted prospect out of…
The Chicago Bears continue the courting process. Reports from Waddle and Silvy of ESPN Chicago Sports Radio have USC quarterback Caleb Williams at dinner with the Chicago Bears front office and current players. Chicago Sports Radio personalities Tom Waddle and Marc Silverman have reported that Williams is currently in Chicago. Silvy, the leading voice on this report, stated that the Bears front office and some current players went to dinner. Williams and the current players were at one table while the front office was at the other. https://twitter.com/DaBearNecess/status/1775636744496681165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1775636744496681165%7Ctwgr%5Ebe136ce36b687f281c888e38173388b3e12833b1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.windycitygridiron.com%2F2024%2F4%2F3%2F24120459%2Freports-caleb-williams-and-rome-odunze-visiting-chicago-bears The Infamous Chicago Bears Dinner Silvy did not refer to where they…
Houston Texans jump atop of NFL headlines by trading for superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a blockbuster move. Texans add another weapon to help their rookie sensation quarterback C.J. Stroud. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Buffalo Bills are trading star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft pick, per a source. Rapoport adds that Buffalo also sends a 2024 sixth-rounder and a 2025 fifth-rounder to Houston. This adds to head coach DeMeco Ryans’s busy offseason. The Texans have already added running back Joe Mixon, defensive end Danielle Hunter,…
The Buffalo Bills are sending wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans for draft compensation. What impact does that have on the Buffalo Bills for the upcoming NFL Draft? Adam Schefter was first to report that the Buffalo Bills agreed to trade star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a 2024 sixth-rounder, and a 2025 fifth-rounder to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick,2025 second-round pick (via Minnesota Vikings). https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1775538988104724799 The Bills did not receive any compensation for this year’s draft, so how does this impact what they will do with the 28th overall pick in 2024? Buffalo…
The Washington Commanders added depth to their defensive line position by signing Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi of Nigeria. Ndubuisi is part of the International Player Pathway Program (IPPP). Ndubuisi (6-7, 323 pounds) is a 23-year-old Nigerian lineman who played soccer and basketball growing up. He started watching football/NFL on YouTube and then joined the Uprise Academy, a Nigerian football program founded by former NFL defensive lineman Osi Umenyiora. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1775512348251296242 Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi entered the NFL in April of 2022 and was allocated to the Arizona Cardinals as an Offensive Lineman. After appearing in only one preseason game he was released and was…
The Atlanta Falcons had their first team meeting of the 2024 season. Raheem Morris addressed the team for the first time and gave a motivational message about his plan on day one. First impressions mean everything, especially in the NFL. Raheem Morris addressed the Falcons for the first time today. His message covered his plan for the coaches, staff, and, most importantly, the players. “Let’s talk about the plan. It’s going to be a team and family environment. I want all of you guys to be able to talk to me. Communicate with me at a high level, man. It’s…
The Chicago Bears seem set on who will be selected with the first overall pick in 2024. They now focus on their direction with the ninth overall pick. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus are excited about the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They sit comfortably with the first overall pick, but the direction of the ninth overall pick still leaves them with a significant decision. The Great Debate at 9th Overall Poles commented on their approach for their second pick, ninth overall, on April 25th. According to the Chicago Bears team website: “I like…
The Cleveland Browns franchise quarterback battled injuries throughout the 2023 season. He recently updated his health status heading into the 2024 season. Watson suffered a glenoid fracture in his throwing shoulder, ending the season altogether. He had surgery and remains in the rehab process, where he recently said he’s making good progress. “The situation is good,” Watson said on his QB Unplugged podcast. “We’re in a great spot, right where we need to be. We have plenty of time to ramp up the throwing sessions and things like that, but everything is going pretty smooth. “As long as I’m feeling well and the doctors…
Green Bay Packers legend Clay Matthews III has a strong opinion about the release of Aaron Jones. Packers head coach Matt Lefleur was blindsided by the release of running back Aaron Jones. According to Jason Wilde with the Wisconsin State Journal, LaFleur said he was surprised by the decline to release Jones: “It kind of caught me off guard, to be honest with you,” LaFleur confessed, “I’m not involved in those types of conversations.” Lafleur stated this during the NFC coaches’ breakfast Tuesday morning at the annual NFL Meetings at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes resort in Orlando, Fla. The news came as…
