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My name is Jorden Hampton and I enjoy writing. I am a 2022 graduate of Dillard University who works hard and received my bachelor's degree in mass communication.

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Allen Robinson’s time in Los Angeles is winding down. The Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers are working to send Robinson to Pittsburgh according to NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero. The news was announced Tuesday. Robinson has to take a physical with the Steelers. If Robinson passes, he will officially be a part of the steel city. Robinson signed a 3-year $46.5  million contract with the Rams last offseason. Robinson received $30 million guaranteed. Robinson is set to make $10 million this season. Robinson was expected to complement wide receiver, Cooper Kupp. Nothing materialized and the Ram’s offense was stuck…

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Things are heating up in the desert. Safety Budda Baker requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals Friday according to NFL Network Reporter Ian Rapoport. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1647009341369729025?s=20 Baker’s trade request isn’t a surprise. Baker felt disrespected by the Cardinals and decided to take a stand. Baker is the heart and soul of the Arizona Cardinals. Baker’s commitment to winning was on display during Hard Knocks in season with the Cardinals. Baker held his teammates accountable and upheld an above-average standard. https://twitter.com/FantasySource_/status/1590072315261456392?s=20 Baker is a two-time first-team All-Pro, five-time pro-bowler and made the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2017. Since entering the…

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According to the NFL, 17 prospects will be present at the NFL Draft in Kansas City, Missouri. The NFL announced the news Thursday. Draft prospects below Jordan Addison, WR, USC Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama Brian Branch CB, Alabama Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College Christian Gonzales, CB, Oregon Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State Will Levis, QB, Kentucky Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State C.J. Stroud QB, Ohio State Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois…

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Wide Receiver John Metchie will be a part of the Texan’s offseason program according to Head Coach DeMeco Ryans. Metchie was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia in July 2022. Metchie missed his rookie season and had to recover from his diagnosis. Ryans said, “We’ll see John get involved with our offseason program. And with John, as with every other player, we’re going to take it one day at a time and see where he can grow and where he can be when the time comes.” Metchie will have a significant role in Houston’s offense. Houston lost Brandin Cooks during free…

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Wide Receiver Michael Jefferson was involved in a car accident that left a man dead Sunday night in Mobile, Alabama. Jefferson’s agent Jon Perzley broke the news after the accident. According to Alabama Law Enforcement, Jefferson’s vehicle collided with a Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger hit a 2008 Nissan Maxima and collided with the Dodge Charger. A 55-year-old man was driving the Dodge Charger. The man wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead by officials. Perzley said Jefferson needed multiple surgeries because of the car collision. Jefferson was projected to be selected in the middle of the NFL Draft.…

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Lion’s Cornerback Jeff Okudah has been traded to the Atlanta Falcons according to NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero. Detroit receives a 2023 fifth-round pick in exchange for Okudah. The exact number is pick 159. Okudah’s departure from Detroit was inevitable. Detroit added Emmanuel Mosley, Cameron Sutton and CJ Gardner-Johnson during free agency. Okudah was the odd man out in the Lion’s secondary. Okudah joins a Falcon’s defense that needs help. The Falcon’s defense ranked 27th, allowed 362.1 yards per game and 23 points per game. Atlanta added safety, Jessie Bates, during free agency. Okudah will compete with Casey Hayward for…

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Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is joining USC’s football program according to NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1645597209105244161?s=20 Kingsbury’s offseason has been quiet and uneventful. Kingsbury was fired after the Cardinals finished the 2022 season 4-13. Kingsbury left the NFL with a 28-37-1 record. Kingsbury received a lot of criticism for his coaching in 2022. Arizona underachieved after making the playoffs in 2021. Kingsbury’s coaching career has been linked with notable quarterbacks. Quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Johnny Manziel, and Kyler Murray. Mahomes is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL and Murray was the number one draft pick…

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A lawsuit was filed Monday regarding the death of former NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins. The lawsuit claimed that Haskins was “targeted and drugged” before his death on April 9, 2022, and claimed Haskin’s death was connected to “blackmail and robbery conspiracy.” Attorney Rick Ellsey filed the lawsuit on behalf of Haskin’s family. The lawsuit was filed last month in Broward County, Florida. Fourteen defendants were listed in the lawsuit including the dump truck driver that killed Haskins on Interstate 595. Haskins was 24 years old and training in Florida for the 2022 NFL season. Additionally, the lawsuit claimed the driver…

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The 2023 USFL season kicks off April 15 and Sports Broadcaster Daryl Johnston is the new owner of the USFL. Johnston is now the President of USFL football operations. Sports Illustrated and Forbes broke the news Thursday. Johnston is a three-time Super Bowl champion who played for the Dallas Cowboys. Johnston fills former Presidents Brian Wood’s shoes. Woods stepped down because of entrepreneurship opportunities. Johnston previously worked as Vice President and helped Woods oversee the USFL. Johnston will now be involved in scouting, video, equipment and field conditions. The USFL will play games in Detroit, Canton and Memphis this season.…

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It is a sad day for Pulaski County. A Kentucky high school Tight End died today after suffering a head injury during a scrimmage. Stephanie Kuzydym, Journalist for the Louisville Courier-Journal broke the news. Seventeen-year-old Andrew Dodson passed away on the final day of Spring practices. According to Andrew’s father Alan, Andrew was tackled during a scrimmage. Dodson said, ” It was a clean tackle.” It was not a violent hit. It’s surprising that Dodson died after a clean tackle. Dodson was taken to the hospital after practice. Dodson died at the hospital according to the state athletics association. The…

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