More Teams. More Games. C.J. Stroud impresses with 274-yard, three-touchdown performance as the Texans advance to the divisional round. (1:38) HOUSTON — The Houston Texans took their Week 16 loss to the Cleveland Browns personally and defeated them in their wild-card matchup 45-14, led by a historic day for quarterback C.J Stroud on Saturday. Texans […]
Continue readingBut the picture wasn’t as rosy at the MGM, and as vice president of race and sports Jay Rood watched all three heavily-bet favorites (Denver, Arizona, New England) cover the spread in the afternoon games, he knew he had an issue, potentially a seven-figure one. Nothing like needing this season’s San Francisco 49ers for your […]
Continue readingBetween the one-time transfer waiver and the extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season, keeping track of the comings and goings has become borderline impossible. As one coach said to me recently, it feels like every player in the country can find a year of eligibility if they really try. But keeping […]
Continue readingBecause it has been nearly impossible to keep track of rosters this offseason, we’ve decided to share a cleaner version of my roster changes research. (The actual one has cross-outs and underlines and capitalized names; it’s unreasonable to think anyone besides me can read it.) First, some guidelines. “Departed or expected to depart” players include […]
Continue readingJames, 24, was injured during Sunday’s practice and later received a second opinion, which confirmed what probably would be considered a worst-case scenario. The Chargers drafted James 17th overall out of Florida State in 2018 and watched him immediately blossom into an All-Pro strong safety. He missed the first 11 games of the 2019 season […]
Continue readingAs the countdown continues toward the start of the 2019-20 college basketball season on Nov. 5, ESPN.com’s panel of experts is making its predictions. After looking at the ACC, Big East, the American, the Pac-12 and Mid-Majors, we move on to the Big 12, where Kansas is not the reigning champ for the first time […]
Continue readingThe Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday became the latest NFL team to reveal new uniforms this offseason. The Bolts’ refreshed look includes a signature powder blue, gold and white color scheme that has interchangeable pants and jerseys. The design features a simplified bolt on the jersey and pants, and numbers have been added to helmets. […]
Continue readingVigil provides needed depth at linebacker following the Chargers’ release of Thomas Davis and Jatavis Brown‘s decision to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. The Chargers have been aggressive in bolstering their defense through free agency. They signed former Denver Broncos standout cornerback Chris Harris to a two-year, $17 million contract. The addition […]
Continue readingCarolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, one of the top cover corners on the market, is aiming for $15 million or more per year on a new deal, according to sources, with the Washington Redskins among teams widely expected to be interested. Bradberry believes his combination of size/speed (6-foot-1, 212 pounds), production (eight interceptions, 47 passes […]
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