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He’s been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers for just a few months, but rookie seventh-round draft pick Eli Heidenreich is already drawing plenty of attention and immersing himself in the locker room. As a dual-threat offensive weapon who can play running back and even some receiver, Heidenreich sports a new nickname from running backs […]
Earlier today, we wrote about Charlie Batch’s comments about the Pittsburgh Steelers becoming a pass-first team under Mike McCarthy. Even with a soon-to-be 43-year-old Aaron Rodgers and two talented backs in Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle, the Steelers are expected to lean on its passing game. Former NFL coach Tim Lester can attest to that. […]
Lions Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw shared his plans to stay healthy for 2026, noting that his injury issues have held him back since turning pro. “I just want to be healthy. That’s really it. I just want to play,” Rakestraw said, via Tim Twentyman of the team website. “That’s my only goal — to play. […] The post NFC Notes: Ennis Rakestraw, Brian Flores, Lions, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Football may be king, but Patrick Mahomes has plenty of love for the beautiful game, too. While grinding through rehab […]
Most fans and analysts immediately point to Matthew Golden as the Green Bay Packers player facing the most important second year. However, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report argues that the progress of offensive lineman Anthony Belton is just as important.“Neither made major impacts last season, but it looks as though Belton will be locked into […] The post Packers’ Most Important Second-Year Player Isn’t Matthew Golden appeared first on HEAVY .
Travis Kelce‘s wedding to Taylor Swift could steal the spotlight from America’s 250th birthday as the Fourth of July weekend […]
It was a monumental offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who underwent the most change they have had in several decades. From hiring a new head coach to making ten selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, this offseason will prove to be a pivotal one for the future of the franchise. One analyst made it clear […]
Former NFL quarterback, 17-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, is not on the list of national media members who have expressed doubt in the Kansas City Chiefs after the 6-11 season. The analyst for “Thursday Night Football” on Prime Video made that clear with a statement about the coming season’s MVP race this week as a guest […]
On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park.The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins will take the series.Ahead of Thursday’s finale, the Braves announced that they had made a roster move.The Braves wrote (via X): “The #Braves today recalled INF Jim Jarvis […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Bold Lineup Decision Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Shana Stephenson, chief brand officer of the WNBA‘s New York Liberty, talks with Sportico about how brands now recognize the value of investing in women’s sports, and how the Liberty have grown their portfolio from one partner to more than 50. Stephenson, whose team boasts a significant number of household names, understands how crucial it is […]
The Atlanta Braves had the worst offense in MLB in the month of June after having one of the best in the previous months. Some of that had to do with injuries, and regression to the mean of some players overperforming their underlying metrics, but a lot of it had to do with key players […]
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The New York Jets have kicked around the idea of adding another quarterback to the roster this offseason. They brought […]
The AFC North is usually one of the NFL’s best divisions. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals have all gone to the Super Bowl over the last two decades. However, the Cleveland Browns have been the division’s weakest link. They’ve spent most of the last two-and-a-half years as one of the worst teams […]
LeRoy Irvin has died after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 68. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback for the Rams was drafted by the team in 1980 and had an immediate impact, forcing turnovers as early as his rookie season, and then being named as a first-team All-Pro in 1981. Irvin spent 10 […]
When describing the identity of an NFL defense, blitz rate is one of the first things that comes up. Some defenses love to bring the heat as much as they can. Other defenses are content to sit back and trust their four-man rush to get home. New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is taking ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Should the Jets run a high-blitz rate defense in 2026? | Jets X-Factor
The focus regarding the Minnesota Vikings is their QB competition to determine their starter. However, another area of potential concern is their edge position. This offseason, the Vikings traded away Jonathan Greenard, and now Dallas Turner steps into that role.Last season, Turner showed he can be a productive pass rusher, playing 702 total snaps and […] The post Vikings Receive Intriguing Free Agent Take on Haason Reddick appeared first on HEAVY .
NHL free agency got off to a frenzied start on Wednesday, July 1. Big-ticket players John Carlson (Tampa Bay Lightning), Sergei Bobrovsky (Toronto Maple Leafs), Boone Jenner (Washington Capitals), Jacob Trouba (San Jose Sharks), Mario Ferraro (Winnipeg Jets) and Mason…
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has a chance to do something that only three running backs have ever done. Gibbs could record 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in 2026, according to Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report.Davenport called it a bold prediction, but noted that if anyone is going to join the other […] The post Analyst Drops Stunning Jahmyr Gibbs Prediction appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Giants have had a busy offseason, overhauling their roster in the image of their new coaching staff, led, of course, by John Harbaugh.Defensively, things look the most different. The interior defensive line has a few new faces like D.J. Reader and Shelby Harris, while rookie cornerback Colton Hood mans the back end […] The post Giants Could Be Landing Spot for Top Remaining Offensive Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chargers are predicted to get with two former first-round picks before heading into the Week 1 of the 2026 season The post Chargers Projected to Cut Ties With Two Former First-Round Picks appeared first on HEAVY .
Four games for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates on Wednesday, as all the A-ball teams were in action, while the trio of rookie ball squads had the day off. Let’s dive in! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played […]
The smile has not left the fact of the Jets third rounder since he was drafted this past Saturday.
Blackburn reacts to the Nuggets first two days of free agency and some other major moves. The post Pickaxe and Roll: Marvin Bagley, Peyton Watson, LeBron James, and Nuggets Free Agency appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Packers‘ offseason has a chance to undercut Green Bay’s potential in 2026. Unfortunately for general manager Brian Gutekunst and Green Bay, there was some significant talent that was either allowed to walk out the door via free agency or trades with those players being replaced by genuine question marks, ahead of a pressure-packed season [...]