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The Chicago Bears have some obvious roster holes. The pass rush has been discussed ad nauseam since the season ended. Same with bettering the run defense. Actually, improving all three levels of the defense has been on most fans’ minds this offseason. The Bears signed a safety, a linebacker, and a defensive tackle in free […]
The San Francisco Giants begin this three-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon. Tonight’s game will only be broadcast on Apple TV, so just a heads up if you don’t have that you’ll have to tune in on the radio. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Landen Roupp, who enters […]
After a six-game road trip that saw the Orioles both sweep and get swept, they are back home to kick off a six-game homestand against two NL West teams. First up, it’s the fellow orange and black San Francisco Giants, who are off to 5-8 start and in last place in their division. There won’t […]
Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey analysts Martin Biron and Craig Button to discuss.
The San Francisco 49ers hosted former Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones on Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported he signed a one-year deal with the Niners. Jones started all 17 games for the Dolphins last season and played over 91 percent of the snaps. Jones also played nearly 1,000 snaps the year before with the Las […]
Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. You know the drill. This is now an open thread
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer recently wrote up a fascinating column on Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider. If you don’t know it by now, the two-time Super Bowl champion has spent decades chronicling his thoughts in a journal, dating back to when he was with the Green Bay Packers’ front office. “A, it’s a stress […]
In this week’s reacts poll, we asked our readers how many games will the Saints win this season? Confidence is running high as 57% of the voters said that the Saints will win between 10 and 13 games this year. Coming in 2nd with 38% of the votes is between 6 and 9 games, which […]
There’s a breath of fresh air in the desert as the Las Vegas Raiders scooped up Klint Kubiak — one of the younger, more creative offensive minds in the NFL — to be the new head coach heading into 2026 and beyond. Kubiak’s ascension and arrival provide a bright light for the Silver & Black […]
In incredibly unsurprising news, the Falcons have picked up Bijan Robinson’s fifth-year option, guaranteeing the star RB is with the Falcons on a rookie deal at least through the 2027 NFL season. From the team’s release: Robinson was originally selected by the Falcons eighth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Texas. In three […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are trading for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, according to a report from ESPN. Here are the terms of the deal: EAGLES RECEIVE — Dontayvion Wicks PACKERS RECEIVE — 2026 fifth-round pick, 2027 sixth-round pick In addition, the Eagles are reportedly signing Wicks to a one-year, $12.5 million extension that […]
The Edmonton Oilers have the opportunity to get the ‘x’ beside their name in the NHL standings and clinch a playoff berth on Saturday. All the Oilers have to do is get a point against the Los Angeles Kings, and they’ll make the playoffs for the seventh straight season (six if you discount the qualifier…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: the Cowboys defense was bad in 2025. There’s a reason Christian Parker is in charge now. The defense was atrocious, and even after some active moves in free agency and the trade block, the Cowboys have holes. They have plenty of bodies at cornerback now, but lack any […]
Baltimore Beatdown is proud to share our updated Top 101 Big Board! Included are our new rankings with explanations for players with the biggest jumps or falls from our initial board. As a reminder, our board is Ravens-centric, meaning it is weighted based on positions and skillsets Baltimore should be prioritizing in April. And as […]
Indianapolis Colts CB Kenny Moore to be traded! IU Basketball hosts Mustaf! Pacers loss tonight key!
One of the most storied franchises in the NFL has seen success in each decade. For some teams, as we saw last season, hitting on your first-round picks is the quickest way to ascend as a team. For other teams, like the San Francisco 49ers, acquiring free agents in March or via trade has proven […]
The Green Bay Packers have traded wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, who was on the final year of his rookie contract going into the 2026 season, to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Wicks has also agreed to a one-year, $12.5 million extension with […]
The Las Vegas Raiders head into the 2026 NFL draft with a need for a true free safety, as the roster currently lacks someone who can patrol the backend of the defense and create turnovers. Luckily, there are a handful of quality options at the position in this year’s draft class, giving the Raiders a […]
At the NFL meetings a couple of weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said, ‘There’s not much benefit’ to playing overseas: “I don’t see any pro. I mean, it’s cool. It’s cool for the league to play globally. I think that’s awesome. But, um, as far as the team doing it, you […]
After two straight perfect days, the San Francisco Giants finally saw one of their Minor League Baseball affiliates lose on Thursday….and then another one, too. But it was still a very nice day on the farm. So let’s talk about it. Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in […]
The Chargers are doing their due dilligence on the lesser-known edge rushers in this upcoming draft class and one of the name just linked to the team is Central Michigan’s Michael Heldman. NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Heldman is expected to visit with the Chargers and Packers in the coming days. Heldman is a […]
Longtime Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary announced his retirement on Wednesday, leaving a massive void on Atlanta’s offensive line. How does McGary’s surprise retirement impact the Falcons draft and free agency strategy in 2026 and beyond? Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! You can also listen to […]
Let’s add another player to the list of pre-draft visitors with the Green Bay Packers, and this one checks just about every box of the typical Packers visitor. Small-school player? Check. Elite athlete? Check. Likely to be a late-round pick or undrafted free agent? Check. Enter Michael Heldman, a defensive end out of Central Michigan, […]
The Los Angeles Rams entered the offseason with one of the best one-two punches at wide receiver in the NFL. However, given offseason drama and trade rumors engulfing Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, wide receiver has become a necessity in the upcoming NFL draft. It shouldn’t have come down to this, but it has. Outside […]
In less than two weeks, the 2026 NFL Draft will begin, and the tradition of commissioner Roger Goodell introducing the top picks with a handshake, hug and a jersey will commence. So the question is, will the newest member of the Kansas City Chiefs be a part of that ceremony? According to Ian Rapoport of […]