Author: Mikesportz
With Darren Waller uncertain about his football future, the New York Giants will host free agent tight end Chris Manhertz for a visit in East Rutherford on Wednesday. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan was the first to report the news. The 31-year-old Manhertz was originally signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent out of Canisius in 2015. The journeyman has also made stops with the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars and, most recently, the Denver Broncos. The Bronx native has appeared in 120 career games (53 starts), hauling in 26 receptions for 271 yards and…
Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley decided to leave the New York Giants after six and join their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. The move caused quite a stir and caused Barkley to engage in a war of words with Giants’ legend Tiki Barber. When the news about Barkley signing with the Eagles broke out, Barber jokingly said that Barkley is “dead to me” during his appearance on the WFAN’s Evan & Tiki show. He’s dead to us now. He’s dead to us. You’re dead to us, Saquon. Good luck. You’re dead to me,” said Barber. Although it was obvious that Barber…
They’re returning from a road trip in which they earned nine of a possible 12 points to help them keep a firm hold on a playoff spot, but Edmonton Oilers personnel say they’re trying to keep their focus on the present. The National Hockey League squad sits second in the Pacific Division, four points ahead of the third-place Los Angeles Kings with a game in hand. Edmonton went 4-1-1 on its eastern road swing, including Sunday’s 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins and has 19 regular-season games left on its slate. But while they have some breathing room as they prepare to…
Javon Kinlaw officially signed himself to a new team on Monday. Joining the New York Jets, the defensive tackle landed a one-year deal worth $7.25 million with $6.9 million guaranteed, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. The contract details apparently caused a variety of reactions among Jets fans. Many felt that the Jets made the right move by bringing the former San Francisco 49er in. However, several others weren’t too convinced. A number of tweets lamented how Kinlaw’s deal is an overpay. Kinlaw’s Jets move stems a year after the 49ers declined his fifth-year contract option. The 2023 season was his fourth and final with…
The Carolina Panthers traded for Wide Receiver Diontae Johnson, but other teams were knocking at the door. Late Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers traded defensive back Donte Jackson and a sixth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Diontae Johnson and a seventh-round pick. Diontae has been with Pittsburgh since he was drafted in 2019. Diontae Johnson was being shopped around this past season, and a deal finally broke through on Tuesday. It was a surprise that Johnson was sent to Carolina, especially when you see some of the other teams in the running. Carolina Panthers almost lost Diontae Diontae was a sought-after wide…
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus to discuss how the Michigan quarterback could pair with Sean Payton in Denver, now that Russell Wilson has moved on to Pittsburgh. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript CHARLES MCDONALD: The Broncos with an early round fit being Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy, which I asked you– is he good? Is he good? I don’t know. TREVOR SIKKEMA: I think– yes. I think yes. I think that JJ– I…
2026 safety Nassir McCoy (Buford, Ga.) has scheduled several spring visits, including one with the Tennessee Volunteers. Buford High School safety Nassir McCoy is an early national prospect after his sophomore season of high school. The Georgia native logged 38 tackles, three for loss, and two interceptions for the Wolves on a talented defense. He’s been to Knoxville, Tennessee, twice to see the Vols and will be back during the spring for a third time. Nassir McCoy’s Spring Visit Schedule Auburn: March 16 Alabama: March 23 Ohio State: March 30 Tennessee: April 6 Alabama: April 8 LSU: April 12 Georgia:…
The New York Giants are getting some (slight) revenge for the Saquon Barkley thing. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Giants are signing veteran safety Jalen Mills. They have reached agreement on a one-year deal with the 29-year-old Mills. Mills had been with the New England Patriots for the last three seasons. But he was originally drafted by the rival Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 and started on Philly’s Super Bowl LII-winning team in the 2017 season. The ceiling is not all that high anymore for Mills, who has transitioned from cornerback to safety in recent years and had been…
Puka Nacua had one of, if not the most impressive, rookie campaigns for a wide receiver in NFL history. The Rams’ rookie broke multiple receiving records, including the most receptions and yards in league history, which filled an endless list of all-time greats. Even crazier is that he did it as a fifth-round draft pick, the 20th overall receiver in the 2023 NFL Draft. To say that the Rams found a diamond in the rough would be an understatement. Whether it was making impossible catches or just being at the right place at the right time, Nacua proved to be an excellent…