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Defensive end Montez Sweat racked up an even 10 sacks last year for the Chicago Bears, becoming their first player since Robert Quinn set the franchise record with 18.5 in 2021, to hit double digits in the Windy City. The Bears haven’t had two players get double-digit sacks in the same season since 1993, when […]
The Dallas Cowboys focus this entire offseason was on improving their defense. Heading into free agency, the Cowboys focused on adding talent on that side of the ball. They paid Jalen Thompson to be a high-end starter, they traded for Rashan Gary to improve their pass rush and defensive line, and they spent their first […]
JJ Wetherholt, Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, and Jordan Walker have been anchors in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup, and they rival some of the best first four hitters across Major League Baseball.
While A.J. Brown has seemingly moved on to better opportunities with the New England Patriots, the outside noise pointing to his fractured relationship with the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hasn’t really stopped. The QB recently said that he is “not in a place to challenge anyone’s perspective on anything,” seemingly putting an end to […] The post “QB Issue 100%”: Jalen Hurts Is the Real Reason Behind A.J. Brown’s Eagles Fallout, Says Super Bowl Champ appeared first on Essenti...
Fernando Mendoza watched the 2026 NFL Draft from his home in Miami. He skipped the trip to Pittsburgh because he’d have to go to Vegas anyway, and the trip would take a toll on his mother. The Las Vegas Raiders’ future franchise quarterback is applying the same logic to his bank account as well. Mendoza […] The post Fernando Mendoza Called “Presumptuous” for Walking Away From Six-Figure Endorsements by FOX Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Before the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers rewarded T.J. Watt with a three-year, $123 million extension. Though some on the outside expressed doubts about extending an aging pass rusher, the Steelers never wavered in their commitment to one of their franchise cornerstones. After a tough season that included a freak injury and a dip in […]
George Kittle is at the World Cup, and he noticed something. Attending a match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Kittle took to X to share his thoughts on the playing surface: Your first guess might be that this is a jab at Levi’s Stadium. The field has been re-sodded repeatedly over the years, players […]
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It can be hard to find clear, obvious paths for improvement when your offense was the best in the NFL the prior season. That’s what the Los Angeles Rams are facing going into 2026. Last season, no matter how you slice it, the Rams were the cream of the crop when it came to NFL […]
Barcelona star Ferran Torres says Spain shouldn’t hold Lamine Yamal back ahead of their first World Cup game on Monday against Cape Verde. Yamal is potentially set to return from injury in the game, although it’s still not clear if he will have minutes or be held in reserve by Luis de la Fuente. Ferran […]
The Chicago Bears do not have to live in fear of Aaron Rodgers for much longer. Rodgers recently announced that he will retire after his upcoming 2026 season with the Steelers. One former Bears defender gave Rodgers his proper praise just before the quarterback’s final chapter in the NFL. Bears legend Brian Urlacher couldn’t stop […] The post Brian Urlacher can’t help but shower ‘biggest pain in a**’ Aaron Rodgers with praise appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Didier Deschamps will leave the France job after the 2026 World Cup, as confirmed in January 2025, and he now faces a chance to write one final chapter into the history books, whether it would be redemption or retreat, a third final or an early flight home from the United States. The answer to what […]
If the rest of the league wasn't already fearing the Patriots with AJ Brown on the roster, they surely are now.
The Kansas City Chiefs decided not to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster this offseason. He had spent three of the past four seasons in Kansas City but the Chiefs decided they were content with moving on, even with the perceived weaknesses they have.
Ho hum. This was how this stretch was supposed to go. Three days in a row, the Cubs have looked a full step above their competition. In fairness, that can be hard to do on the road, even against bad teams. But for as many times as I’ve written the words “in fairness” through the […]
The Minnesota Vikings impressed Cam Robinson during his short time with the team.
Three years into his NFL career, DeMarvion Overshown has already faced a lot of adversity with multiple knee injuries that have plagued him throughout his young career. This does not seem to deter his new Defensive Coordinator, Christian Parker, who seems keen to put more responsibility on his shoulders as the linebacker enters his fourth […] The post Cowboys Coach Explains Why DeMarvion Overshown Can Earn the Green Dot Despite Injury History appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Seattle's Super Bowl defense just got a lot harder after the LA Rams massive defensive upgrade. These moves could shift the momentum back in their favor.
Gabe Jacas was not with the Patriots for minicamp last week. We now have more details as to why that was the case.
Even after the UFL crowned its champion, the NFL still found its way into the conversation. Following the Louisville Kings’ victory over the D.C. Defenders in the third United Bowl, UFL owner Mike Repole spoke with reporters. While discussing the…
According to Mike Reiss, there could be medical questions holding up a deal between the Patriots and second-round OLB Gabe Jacas, their lone remaining unsigned pick. The Patriots have been sparse with details but Reiss confirmed Jacas had a “clean-up” knee procedure that he’s been recovering from. It kept him sidelined during rookie minicamp. However, […] The post Medicals Holding Up Deal For Patriots Rookie OLB Gabe Jacas? appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Even after drafting Drew Allar in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers could still be in the market for a quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft. It’s a draft that looks talent-rich at quarterback as things stand right now, and The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner broke that talent down into tiers. In a draft […]
The obvious answer is no. When a player retires and the first reaction becomes, “Was that the greatest defensive tackle career ever?” rather than “Did he do enough?”, the resume is probably complete. But sports fans never really stop imagining alternate endings, especially when the player involved is someone like Aaron Donald. Donald retired after […]
The San Francisco 49ers are in an awkward position with Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco seemingly has no interest in playing Aiyuk again, but he is still under contract with a big salary. The disgruntled player just made a classy gesture in what could be an attempt to smooth out the situation. Aiyuk may have just […] The post Brandon Aiyuk deletes videos trashing 49ers as saga continues appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Entering his second season with third-year quarterback Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson recently made an eye-opening admission about his development in the Windy City. After an impressive 11-6 NFC North title campaign, Johnson remarked on the final day of minicamp that his growth as a play-caller is rooted in adapting to the […] The post Bears’ Caleb Williams going from ‘drowning’ to ‘fun’ under Ben Johnson is scary for NFL appeared first on ClutchPoints .