Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defended the nearly $5 billion proposal for a new NFL football stadium and stood by the billionaire Chicago Bears owner last week. When questioned during an NBC Sports interview about how his supporters might view the proposal as “inconsistent” with his progressive agenda, Johnson responded, “This project is aligned with my vision for the people of …
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Patriots' Jerod Mayo doubts Tom Brady wants to play quarterback for his old team
With Tom Brady recently saying he’s “not opposed” to another NFL return, New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo was asked if he could see his former teammate returning to his old team. Mayo is all for Brady returning, but he’s thinking more along the lines of coaching – not playing quarterback. “I love Tom, and the door is …
Read More »Jason Kelce joining ESPN for 'Monday Night Countdown' pregame show: reports
Jason Kelce’s infectious personality won’t be staying away from football despite retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. Kelce is heading into the world of broadcasting, as The Hollywood Reporter confirmed he signed with ESPN to join “Monday Night Countdown” — the pre-game show before “Monday Night Football” on the sports network. The Athletic was first to report Kelce joining …
Read More »Falcons coach Raheem Morris compares himself to Taylor Swift after NFL Draft pick scrutiny
One NFL head coach is comparing himself and his general manager to the league’s power couple: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Atlanta Falcons first-year head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenont are the talk of the NFL Draft, as the selection of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. continues to dominate football discussion. Veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins was signed …
Read More »Eagles' Brandon Graham takes shot at Cowboys during NFL Draft
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham took a shot at Dallas Cowboys fans on Friday night at the NFL Draft when he introduced his team’s second-round pick. Graham came onto the draft stage in his native Detroit. He offered rousing cheers for his alma mater, Michigan, and the Eagles. Then, he set his sights on the Cowboys. CLICK HERE FOR …
Read More »Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys set for reunion after 1 year apart: reports
The Dallas Cowboys reportedly agreed to reunite with running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott and the Cowboys agreed to a contract on Monday, according to multiple reports. The NFL Network first reported that a deal was in place. Elliott must pass a physical before the deal can be finalized. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ezekiel Elliott of the …
Read More »Travis Kelce made NFL's highest-paid tight end with 2-year Chiefs extension
Any rumors about Travis Kelce retiring came to a close on Monday, as the Kansas City Chiefs gave him a two-year contract extension to make him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The Chiefs announced the deal after reports went out, saying “we signed the greatest tight end ever to a new contract.” Kelce now has two more years …
Read More »Super Bowl-winning quarterback explains why Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr was 'brilliant'
Of all the teams inside the top-15 of the NFL Draft order, the Atlanta Falcons were certainly one that not many people were predicting would pick a quarterback. Well, they shocked just about everybody when they selected Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington with the eighth overall pick. Of course, the Falcons entered the offseason with a hole at quarterback, …
Read More »Texans' Tank Dell wounded in Florida nightclub shooting, team says
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was a victim in a shooting at a nightclub in Sanford, Florida, on Saturday night, the team said. Dell, a third-round pick by Houston in the 2023 NFL Draft, suffered a minor wound but was released from the hospital and is “in good spirits,” the Texans added. “We are in contact with him and …
Read More »Patriots draft pick Joe Milton not thinking about changing to tight end: 'That will never happen'
The New England Patriots went with two rookie quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft, as No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye was joined by sixth-round selection Joe Milton out of Tennessee. There have been talks, however, that Milton could make a position change in the NFL given his skills with his legs. That speculation ramped up when he joined the …
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