Author: Jackson Loschko

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Jackson is a sports writer. He writes about college and professional football for Gridiron Heroics. His goal is to be factual, impartial, objective, and trustworthy when writing his articles.

NFL

The Green Bay Packers drafted Edgerrin Cooper in the 2nd round, 45th overall of the 2024 NFL Draft. Cooper will impact the Packers’ defense because he will help the defense by stopping the run, rushing the passer, and covering tight ends and running backs. Cooper hopes he can replicate the things he did with Texas A&M. Edgerrin Cooper had a great tenure with the Texas A&M Aggies. Edgerrin Cooper committed to the Aggies as a four-star recruit for the 2020 season. Cooper developed into one of the best linebackers in the country, totaling 205 tackles, 30.5 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, two…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars traded the 17th overall pick of the draft to the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings select Dallas Turner. Turner will impact the Vikings’ pass rush because he will bring athleticism, speed, and talent to their pass rush. Turner hopes he can replicate what he did in Alabama. Dallas Turner had a great tenure with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Dallas Turner committed to the Crimson Tide as a five-star recruit for the 2021 season. Turner developed into one of the best pass rushers in the country, registering 120 tackles, 32.5 TFLs, 22.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in…

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The Los Angeles Chargers offensive line struggled last season, allowing the 12th-most hits, the 15th-most pressures, the 21st-highest pressure percentage, and the 13th-most sacks. One position in particular that struggled last season was the right tackle position. The Chargers hope they can fix their right tackle woes by selecting Joe Alt in the 1st round, 5th overall of the 2024 NFL Draft. Alt played college football for Notre Dame. Joe Alt had a great career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Joe Alt committed to the Fighting Irish as a four-star recruit for the 2021 season. Alt developed into one…

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The Washington Commanders had one of the worst defenses in the league, ranking 32nd in points, 32nd in total yards, 32nd in passing, and 27th in rushing in 2023. Linebacker was one of their weakest positions on defense last season. The Commanders understood the importance of having reliable linebackers on the roster by signing two starting-caliber players in free agency. The Washington Commanders signed a 9x Pro Bowl LB to a contract. The Commanders signed Bobby Wagner to a 1-year, $6.5 million contract. Wagner will be in his 13th year in the NFL and has 1,706 tackles, 89 TFLs, 33…

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The Indianapolis Colts had a mediocre receiving corps last season, ranking 19th in receptions, 20th in receiving yards, 24th in receiving touchdowns, and 22nd in receiving first downs. Their top three receivers were Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce. Pittman had 109 receptions for 1,152 yards (4 TDS), Downs had 68 receptions for 771 yards (2 TDS), and Pierce had 32 receptions for 514 yards (1 TD). The Colts extended their leading receiver. The Indianapolis Colts extended their leading receiver. The Colts initially franchised tagged Michael Pittman Jr. on March 5, but both parties agreed to a 3-year,…

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The New England Patriots had a middle-of-the-pack offensive line, allowing the 5th-fewest hits, the 14th-fewest hurries, the 16th-lowest pressure percentage, and the 9th-most sacks in 2023. Their starting left tackle departed in free agency. The starting left tackle of the New England Patriots signed with an AFC North team. Trent Brown became an unrestricted free agent after the Patriots did not extend him when his contract officially voided on February 19. Brown then signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving a vacancy at the left tackle position. The Patriots signed a right tackle to a contract. The New…

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The Tennessee Titans offensive line allowed the 2nd-most hits, the 7th-most pressures, the highest pressure percentage, and the 4th-most sacks last season. The Titans released their starting left tackle this offseason. The Tennesee Titans released their starting left tackle. The Titans signed Andre Dillard to a 3-year, $29 million contract during the 2023 offseason. Dillard struggled last season, playing in 16 games, starting ten, with five penalties, 12 sacks allowed, and a 51.0 PFF Grade. They released him after one season. The Titans need a left tackle, and the team had a top-30 visit with a top tackle prospect. The…

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Tre’Davious White has battled two significant injuries in two of his last three years in the NFL. White tore his ACL in Week 12 of the 2021 season, causing him to miss the rest of the 2021 season and the first ten games of the 2022 season. He then suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 4 of the 2023 season. The Buffalo Bills released him because he couldn’t stay healthy as of late, and they needed to free up cap space. The Los Angeles Rams signed him to a 1-year, $8.5 million contract worth up to $10 million in…

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The Denver Broncos knew they had to address the wide receiver position in free agency after ranking 26th in receptions and 24th in receiving yards last season. The Broncos traded Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns, reworked the contract of Tim Patrick, and signed Josh Reynolds. One of their top receivers has two years left on his deal and wants to adjust his contract. The Denver Broncos Pro Bowl wide receiver wants his contract adjusted. Courtland Sutton is in the third year of his $4-year, $60.8 million contract. He has a base salary of $13 million, $2 million guaranteed, and a…

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The Cleveland Browns have to decide by May 2 to exercise or decline the 5th-year option of their 1st-round pick from the 2021 NFL Draft. Not only does he have to hear about the fate of his 5th-year option, but he has also been the subject of constant trade rumors. Despite all the uncertainty, he is not bothered by the trade rumors. The Cleveland Browns 1st-round pick is not bothered by trade rumors. Greg Newsome II has been the victim of constant trade rumors, but they don’t bother him. “I don’t pay attention, but obviously my family and stuff tell…

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