JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landing defensive lineman Arik Armstead on Thursday afternoon didn’t soothe the sting of losing receiver Calvin Ridley the day before for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but it may turn out to be a more impactful move in 2024. The interior of the defensive line was one of the Jaguars’ biggest weaknesses — especially […]
Continue readingThe Eagles are hoping White will provide a boost to a linebacker corps that struggled in 2023 and was frequently targeted by opposing offenses. He is projected to start alongside Nakobe Dean, who missed 12 regular-season games with foot injuries. With Dean sidelined for much of the year, the linebacker spot turned into a rotating […]
Continue readingESPN Fantasy writers Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza and Eric Moody offer their insights into what each move means for a player’s fantasy value in 2024. Kirk Cousins signs with the Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Impact: Positive The Falcons’ offense just keeps getting more interesting this offseason, as after the hiring of coach Raheem […]
Continue readingATLANTA — Quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t won many playoff games in his career (1-3), but he’s done well in landing lucrative deals. Cousins’ latest is a four-year, $180 million contract — including $100 million guaranteed — with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After making over $230 million during his time with the […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are finalizing a deal to trade quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday. The Patriots will receive a 2024 sixth-round pick as compensation, sources told Schefter. The trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins Wednesday and Jones […]
Continue readingIn a sentencing memo filed by Patel’s attorney, Alex King, Patel disclosed that while working at Deloitte in 2017, he used a company American Express card to incur gambling debts but paid back the money with the help of his older brother before he was detected by taking out a $16,000 debt consolidation loan. The […]
Continue readingPatel also spent $275,000 to retain his attorney, Alex King, according to the filing. In the filing, prosecutors rebutted King’s assertion that his client’s behavior was fueled by gambling addiction and that “99% of the misappropriated funds” were used to pay back gambling losses. Instead, authorities say, $5 million went to his personal expenses. According […]
Continue readingIt’s a simple premise and yet a near-impossible challenge. The story of the past decade of college football is littered with superstars — from Lamar Jackson‘s mystifying talent to Baker Mayfield planting the Oklahoma flag at Ohio State to Tua Tagovailoa rescuing Alabama from the brink of defeat to a former walk-on in Stetson Bennett […]
Continue readingHOUSTON — Pending free agent Blake Cashman‘s breakout season came at a valuable time for him and the Houston Texans. The linebacker led the team in tackles (106 in 14 games) and helped turn around a struggling defense that made it to the playoffs and won the AFC South for the first time since 2019. […]
Continue readingRidley, whom the Jaguars acquired in 2022 from the Atlanta Falcons, led the team with 1,016 yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 2023. “He was a great addition to our offense,” Pederson said. “Obviously would love to get him back if possible. He adds an element of speed down the field that we need.” But […]
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