Author: Jorden Hampton

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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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NFL owners agreed to allow teams to play two Thursday Night games during the season. NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero shared the news after the change occurred. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1640849294533218304?s=20 Thursday Night Football has been a hot topic in the NFL. The conversation about Thursday Night Football continued during the annual league meeting in Phoenix. Twenty-nine NFL teams voted to have teams play two Thursday Night Games. The Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants voted against it.  The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos did not vote. According to the Sports Business Journal, there was a 22 percent decline in…

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When Tyreek Hill was traded to the Dolphins, the NFL world went crazy. However, the Dolphins weren’t Hill’s first choice. Hill told a Brown’s fan he wanted to join the Cleveland Browns. Hill was signing autographs when he broke the news. Hill said, “They should have paid me bro, I tried to go to Cleveland, I tried that but they didn’t want me.” Hill is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Hill has amazed people with his game-changing speed. Hill helped the Dolphins make the playoffs last season. Hill recorded 1,710 receiving yards and caught 7 receiving…

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The Baltimore Ravens are viewed as one of the best organizations in the NFL. Baltimore has won Super Bowls, played in big games, and developed talented players. Raven’s fans and sports fans know what’s occurring with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson requested a trade from the team on March 2 and explained why via Twitter. Jackson requested a trade because he didn’t get a fully guaranteed deal from the franchise. Sports analysts believe Baltimore is a classy organization that handles business the right way. However, Baltimore is currently in a tough spot because of the situation with Jackson. Jackson is one…

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Phillip Lindsay has signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons in the XFL. Lindsay was an undrafted player who played for the Denver Broncos. Lindsay didn’t sign with any NFL teams during the offseason. Lindsay is taking his talents to the XFL. Lindsay joins a Sea Dragons team that is currently 5-2. The Sea Dragons have the second-best offense in the XFL. The Sea Dragons rushing offense averages 94.1 yards per game. Lindsay was the talk of the town with the Denver Broncos. Lindsay played college football at the University of Colorado and was the “hometown kid.” Lindsay made the pro…

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The Buffalo Bills are adding to their secondary. Buffalo signed Safety Taylor Rapp to a one-year deal. Rapp’s contract details haven’t been released yet. Taylor Rapp has his eyes set on another Super Bowl trophy. Rapp won the 2021-22 Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. Rapp said, “I want to win and help this team out, help this organization win a championship.” In a four-year span, Rapp has played in 48 games. Rapp has accumulated 330 tackles, one and a half sacks, 23 pass deflections and nine interceptions. Rapp has forced a fumble, recovered three fumbles, and scored a…

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The Carolina Panthers have had a busy offseason. Carolina kicked off its offseason with the hiring of former Colts Coach Frank Reich. Carolina hasn’t missed a beat and is laser-focused on the upcoming season. Carolina traded with the Chicago Bears and received the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carolina can get a first-round quarterback like C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young. Carolina Panther’s Safety Jeremy Chinn recently sat down for an interview with the NFL. Chinn believes the Panthers can win the NFC South. Each team in the NFC South has question marks and there isn’t a top dog.…

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The quarterback position is the most important position on the gridiron. The Arlington Renegades quarterback situation experienced some changes this week. Arlington released Kyle Sloter on Monday. Sloter was released after the Arlington Renegades lost 15-9 to the San Antonio Brahmas. The Arlington Renegades quickly replaced Kyle Sloter with Vegas Vipers quarterback Luis Perez. Arlington traded for Perez and sent linebacker Ryan Mueller to the Vipers. Arlington hasn’t received good play from its quarterbacks. Kyle Sloter completed 60 percent of his passes and passed for 499 yards. Sloter threw one touchdown and four interceptions. Sloter was inconsistent and struggled to…

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NFL players put their bodies on the line when they hit the gridiron. Former NFL Defensive Lineman said there was a time when he couldn’t move during a game. Derek Wolfe shared the news about his scary experience on the Joe Rogan Show. In 2013 Wolfe was paralyzed for three hours during a game and couldn’t move his body. Wolfe said,” I was just stuck in the ground. It was like I was melted. ” Wolfe played two weeks later. Twelve weeks later Wolfe had a seizure and was in a coma for 36 hours. Each week football fans see…

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The XFL gives former NFL players second chances. Quarterback Kurt Benkert is taking advantage of the XFL. Kurt Benkert signed with the San Antonio Brahmas and confirmed the news on Twitter. https://twitter.com/KurtBenkert/status/1638925454387163139?s=20 The Brahmas need a quarterback because Reid Sinnett injured his right foot against the Arlington Renegades. Sinnett took over for Jack Coan who struggled to help the Brahma’s offense. Benkert played in one NFL game and recorded a negative rushing yard. Outside of the negative rushing yard, Benkert doesn’t have any passing stats in the NFL. Benkert went undrafted in 2018. Benkert played college football for East Carolina…

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Free Agent Tight End Foster Moreau delivered  shocking news Wednesday. Via Twitter, Foster Moreau revealed he has Hodgkin lymphoma and is retiring from the NFL. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during a physical with the New Orleans Saints.  The news is significant because Moreau seemed to be a healthy athlete. https://twitter.com/fhmoreau/status/1638682770850344960?s=20 According to the American Cancer Society, Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. The disease affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body’s immune system fight germs. Hodgkin lymphoma acts aggressively and can quickly spread through the body. However,…

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