Even though it’s early June, the absence of quarterback Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice field raises questions. The promising 2023 season took a downturn in week 11 when Burrow sustained a wrist injury, sidelining him for the rest of the year. Media attention quickly focused on Burrow’s absence from Tuesday’s OTA session, but…
The Detroit Lions have made significant efforts to bolster their cornerback position this offseason. However, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggested on June 4 that the Lions could still make a major move by signing former All-Pro Xavien Howard before the 2024 season. Ballentine identified the Lions as one of the top three landing spots for…
Head coach Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls are navigating a pivotal offseason after another disappointing 2023-24 campaign. The Bulls once again failed to advance past the second round of the Play-In Tournament, losing to the Miami Heat. This failure has placed Donovan under scrutiny, especially in light of the numerous coaching changes happening around…
The Indianapolis Colts are in serious need of depth in their secondary. While their starting defensive players—JuJu Brents, Kenny Moore II, Julian Blackmon, and Nick Cross—are solid, the team lacks depth at every position. This issue has been exacerbated by the news that one of Indy’s 2023 rookies has suffered his second major injury in…
During the Cardinals’ 2023 offseason, Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker requested a trade that lasted for months. Eventually, a short-term resolution to his contract status was reached, but he remains a pending free agent. As part of the deal made last summer, Baker’s 2023 earnings were increased through incentives, bringing his salary to $14.6 million…
After hiring Sheldon Keefe as the new head coach for the New Jersey Devils, General Manager Tom Fitzgerald is now focusing on his next off-season task. On Tuesday, Josh Gold-Smith from TheScore reported that Fitzgerald is considering trading the team’s 10th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft to acquire a top-tier goaltender. “If we…
**EDMONTON** — On Monday, the Edmonton Elks revealed the addition of American wide receiver Jerminic Smith to their practice roster. Smith, 28, is returning to the Elks after being cut post-training camp. During two preseason matchups against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions, the Texas native recorded seven catches for 38 yards. The Edmonton Elks…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made it clear they’re dissatisfied with 2021 first-round pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka’s performance by declining the fifth-year option on his contract, which makes him an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season. To gain value before he potentially leaves, they might consider trading him before he can choose his next team. Bleacher…
Essendon’s formidable defender Mason Redman is set to miss the highly anticipated AFL clash against Carlton due to a hamstring strain. Additionally, key forward Kyle Langford’s participation remains uncertain as he needs to prove his fitness. Redman experienced soreness following Essendon’s loss to Gold Coast on Sunday. Langford was also taken out of the game…