Author: Mikesportz
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…
Justin Fields’ status with the Chicago Bears has been one of the main points of interest so far in the NFL offseason, but with quarterbacks being signed to potential Fields landing spots, the young quarterback’s options may be even more limited than anyone imagined. Fields, who has played three seasons in Chicago, hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations placed upon him after being drafted in the first round in 2021. And now, after trade rumors seemed to indicate Fields would either end up with the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, or Pittsburgh Steelers, there might not be a suitable trade partner for the Ohio State product, according to…
Another potential Houston Texans free agent is headed elsewhere in 2024. Former Chicago Bears star Darnell Mooney and the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year, $39 million deal Tuesday morning before deals become official Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. He now joins a loaded offense with new quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts. Mooney, one of the Bears’ breakout players from the Ryan Pace regime, was expected to leave in free agency following a 7-10 finish in the NFC North, and Houston was an expected destination. The…