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Cowboys working to hire Christian Parker as new defensive coordinator - DLLS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys, after casting a wide net search, are set to hire Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator for 2026, sources confirmed to DLLS.

Parker, 34, recently served as the Philadelphia Eagles’ passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach from 2024–25 after spending three seasons as the Denver Broncos’ defensive backs coach from 2021–23.

Prior to that, Parker broke into the league with the Green Bay Packers as a defensive quality control coach from 2019–20. Befor...
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Cowboys Mock Draft Tracker 2.0: Building Christian Parker’s defense at picks No. 12 & 20 - DLLS Sports

Step one of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 offseason plan is officially complete.

The organization has hired Christian Parker, the former Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach, as its new defensive coordinator, turning the page on a defense that never found consistency last season.

Now the real work begins. At just 34 years old, Parker is tasked with getting Dallas back on track, but it won’t happen with scheme alone. If the Cowboys want this turnaround to be real, t...
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Cowboys’ Lunda Wells, Aaron Whitecotton to coach in 101st East-West Shrine Bowl - DLLS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys will be front and center at the 101st edition of the East-West Shrine Bowl.


Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells has been selected to serve as the West team’s head coach for the all-star showcase on Jan. 27, and joining Wells will be Cowboys defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton, who recently interviewed for the team’s vacant defensive coordinator position, and will serve in that role for the East team.


For the Cowboys, Wells and Whitecotton’s involvement offers a uniqu...
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Dallas Cowboys 2026 DC Candidate Tracker: Latest interview requests and full list - DLLS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator search has been rolling.


After firing Matt Eberflus following a 7-9-1 season in which Dallas finished near the bottom of the league defensively, the front office has wasted no time casting a wide net.


Through Jan. 14, the Cowboys have now reached nine total candidates.Here is a look at all the names on Dallas’ search radar.


Daronte Jones (Vikings — Defensive pass game coordinator/DBs coach)Jones has been in Minnesota since 2022 and became defen...
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Revisiting Cowboys' draft history when picking at No. 12 and No. 20 - DLLS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys‘ pair of first-round selections is officially set for the 2026 NFL Draft.

After the Green Bay Packers fell to the Chicago Bears 31-27 on Saturday, Dallas will also hold the No. 20 pick, in addition to its original selection, the No. 12 pick.

The 2026 draft will be the first time that the Cowboys possess two firsts since the 2008 draft, when they selected running back Felix Jones and cornerback Mike Jenkins in the first round.Dallas will select 12th for the fifth time in...
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Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season - DLLS Sports

Just two days after the seasons end, the Dallas Cowboys will be making a change at defensive coordinator in 2026, after the team officially parted ways with Matt Eberflus on Tuesday, sources confirmed to DLLS.

Statement from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

“Having known Matt Eberflus for decades now, we have tremendous respect and appreciation for him as a coach and a person. After reviewing and discussing the results of our defensive performance this season, though, it was clear that change is...
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Cowboys sign 9 players to reserve/future contracts for 2026 - DLLS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys have signed the following players to reserve/future contracts for 2026:

An NFL reserve/future contract is a non-guaranteed, one-year deal signed by players (usually practice squad members or free agents) after the regular season, locking them in for the next league year without affecting the current salary cap or 53-man roster, allowing them to join the 90-man offseason roster to compete in training camp for a final spot, functioning as a low-risk way for teams to secure de...
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Cowboys vs. Giants Rewind: 5 unforgettable Tony Romo vs. Eli Manning matchups - DLLS Sports

Just one game remains in the Dallas Cowboys‘ 2025 season, as they travel to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants before both teams begin the 2026 offseason.

In this article, let’s take you back in time in this historic rivalry and revisit one of the most entertaining eras of these two NFC East teams.Some Sundays, a Cowboys and Giants matchup didn’t feel like a regular season game, it felt like a stress test.
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Instant Reactions: Cowboys overcome 21-point deficit, defeat Eagles in closing seconds of Week 12 matchup - DLLS Sports

The Dallas Cowboys are alive and well after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of a Week 12 thriller at AT&T Stadium to improve to 5-5-1.


Dallas overcame a 21 point deficit, turnovers, and penalty issues to keep all hope alive in the second half of the season.


Up next, a Thanksgiving battle with the Kansas City Chiefs, who kept their season alive after a 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts earlier today.Instant Reactions:


What we saw on...
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Dak Prescott surpasses Tony Romo to become Cowboys’ all-time passing yards leader - DLLS Sports

When Dak Prescott was named the starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys before the start of his rookie season in 2016, the then 23-year-old was supposed to serve as a temporary replacement for an injured Tony Romo.


Little did the team know that, right in front of their eyes, was their next franchise quarterback, as Romo officially passed the torch midway through that 2016 season, when Prescott led the team to an 8-1 start.


Now 133 games later, the 32-year-old signal caller, heading into...
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Cowboys at Panthers: How to Watch, Listen & Live Stream Week 6 - DLLS Sports

Aiming for back-to-back wins, the Dallas Cowboys (2-2-1) visit the Carolina Panthers (2-3) in Week 6. Sunday’s matchup will mark Dallas’ third straight season playing in Charlotte. The Cowboys have won the two games over the past two seasons at the Panthers and overall have won the last three matchups. Dallas is coming off a 37-22 road win last Sunday at the New York Jets, while Carolina overcame a 17-0 deficit against the Miami Dolphins to win their second game of the season 27-24.
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Cowboys LB Marist Liufau reflects on girlfriend Sonia Citron’s WNBA All-Star rookie season with Washington Mystics - DLLS Sports

When Marist Liufau steps onto the field, he does so as part of a Dallas Cowboys defense trying to establish its identity. But when the second-year linebacker leaves practice and checks his phone, his attention often shifts 1,300 miles away, to Washington, D.C., where his girlfriend, Sonia Citron, just wrapped up a rookie season that turned plenty of heads across the WNBA.

Citron’s debut season with the Washington Mystics was nothing short of impressive: WNBA All-Star, AP All-Rookie Team selec...

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Game Recap: Mystics Drop Road Matchup in Atlanta

Washington hit the ground running in Atlanta, opening with a dominant first quarter on both ends of the floor. But after building an early double-digit lead, the Mystics struggled to maintain momentum as the Dream responded with a strong second quarter and carried that energy through the second half. Despite a standout performance from Kiki Iriafen, who tied her career high with 22 points, and four Mystics finishing in double figures, the team couldn’t overcome the Dreams balanced offensive effo...

Game Recap: Mystics Rally From 14 Down to Knock Off Wings

It was the debut game for second-year guard Jacy Sheldon, acquired via trade with the Connecticut Sun on August 7, and she chipped in eight points in her first outing in red, white, and blue. Washington was without Shakira Austin, a late scratch due to left knee soreness.Dallas, behind strong shooting from deep, had the upper hand in the first half, but Washington came alive after the break, pouring in 33 points in the third quarter and riding that momentum to a much-needed win to snap a four-ga...

Game Recap: Citron’s OT Dagger Lifts Mystics Past Wings

From the jump, Washington came out aggressive, opening the afternoon on an 11-1 run behind early threes from Citron and Sug Sutton. The Mystics shot nearly 53 percent in the opening quarter while locking down defensively, holding Dallas to just two made field goals. By the end of the first, Washington had built a 27-14 lead, their second-highest scoring first quarter of the season.But the Wings, led by veteran Arise Ogunbowale, responded quickly in the second. Dallas rattled off a 15-1 run midwa...

Game Recap: Mystics Defeat Aces for Third Straight Win

The Washington Mystics made it three in a row for the first time this season, defeating the Las Vegas Aces 94-83 on Thursday night at Michelob ULTRA Arena.Five different Mystics scored in double figures as the team controlled most of the game. Rookie Lucy Olsen came off the bench firing, scoring eight quick points in the first quarter. Her early energy helped Washington jump out to a 17-9 lead.Sonia Citron picked up where Olsen left off, scoring eight points in the second quarter. She connected...

Game Recap: First Commissioner's Cup Game vs. Fever

The top team from each conference will advance to the Championship Game and compete for a $500,000 prize pool. As part of the league’s commitment to community impact, each WNBA team has selected a local nonprofit partner. The Mystics have selected the ACLU of Washington, D.C. as their 2025 Commissioner’s Cup charity partner.Rookie Kiki Iriafen led the way for Washington with a career-high 20 points on 9-11 shooting (81.8%), while also collecting nine rebounds. She became the 13th rookie in WNBA...

Game Recap: Mystics Fall to Sparks

The Washington Mystics came up just short in Los Angeles on Sunday night, falling 81-78 to the Sparks despite another double-double performance from rookie Kiki Iriafen."We're out of playoffs, but we still want to play Mystics basketball," Stefanie Dolson said during postgame. "We just want to continue to play together and have fun."Iriafen’s 15 point-rebound double-doubles rank tied for fifth-most by a rookie in WNBA history, and she has now recorded 28 games with at least 10 points and five re...

Game Recap: Shakira Austin Shines Despite Storm’s Game-Winner

Alysha Clark made her second start of the season. Brittney Sykes faced her former team for the first time since the August 5 trade that sent Sykes to Seattle for Clark and a 2026 first-round pick. Seattle outscored Washington in the first half (48-39) and led by as many as 14 at one point. However, just like they have done many times this season, the Mystics, behind a career performance from Shakira Austin, battled back to outscore the Storm 43-36, despite coming up short in a nail biter.Seattle...

Game Preview: Mystics conclude regular season at Liberty

The Washington Mystics (16-27) visit the New York Liberty (25-17) at the Barclay’s center in Brooklyn, NY.Washington has lost nine straight games with the most recent on Sunday, a 94-65 loss to the Indiana Fever. New York is coming off an 84-76 victory over the Seattle Storm but, despite sitting fifth in the overall standings, has gone 4-6 over their last 10 outings.Washington is 0-3 this season vs. New York. The Mystics’ last game vs. the Liberty occurred on August 28 which resulted in an 89-63...

Game Recap: Mystics Conclude 2025 Season at Liberty

Washington concluded its season with a 16-28 record, while New York will wrap up its season Thursday night at the Chicago Sky.New York came out firing from beyond the arc, launching 10 three-point attempts and converting four in the opening quarter. After falling behind 12–6 midway through the period, Washington chipped away at the deficit with buckets from rookie Lucy Olsen and Shakira Austin. However, the Liberty closed the quarter on a 7–2 run taking a 19–12 lead heading into the second. Kiki...

Game Recap: Mystics Drop Road Matchup in Atlanta

Washington hit the ground running in Atlanta, opening with a dominant first quarter on both ends of the floor. But after building an early double-digit lead, the Mystics struggled to maintain momentum as the Dream responded with a strong second quarter and carried that energy through the second half. Despite a standout performance from Kiki Iriafen, who tied her career high with 22 points, and four Mystics finishing in double figures, the team couldn’t overcome the Dreams balanced offensive effo...

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2023 Heart of a Giant Award Recipient: Eduardo Recinos

Ibrahim and his mother moved to the US from the Ivory Coast to escape civil war when he was a child. Had to learn English after growing up speaking French as a young student and had to overcome teasing because of it. Ibrahim didn't know much about football as a freshman when he signed up for the team but has blossomed into one of the elite kickers in the state as well as the punter for Weequahic High School, while also working hard to maintain a 3.0 GPA. As the oldest child of a single mother, h

Ian Rapoport: Brian Daboll 'really put his mark on this team'

Along with a new regime, the improved play of quarterback Daniel Jones was a key factor in the Giants making the playoffs, as well as winning a playoff game for the first time in a decade. Rapoport believes the franchise quarterback will continue to improve his play in 2023.

"He is definitely going to benefit from more talent," Rapoport said. "You have a lot more weapons and new faces. Parris Campbell seems like he is making an impression. Jalin Hyatt can probably be the kind of guy who can tak

Giants Name Kennedy's Vega Coach of the Week

East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Alex Vega of John F. Kennedy High School (Bronx, NY) as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 5 of the 2023 season. The Kennedy Knights are 4-0 to start the 2023 season after defeating a 2-0 New Utrecht Utes 32-28 on the road. The Knights have already exceeded last year's win total of 3 wins and 4 losses, and have outscored their four opponents 110-59. They look to continue their undefeated season on Saturd

Kayvon Thibodeaux named Week 9 NFLPA Community MVP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kayvon Thibodeaux has been named the Week 9 NFLPA Community MVP after raising $120,000 for youth enrichment at his JREAM Foundation's first gala and hosting a financial literacy workshop for kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem.

"It is truly a blessing to be recognized as a Community MVP," the New York Giants linebacker said. "For me, it has always been important to pay it forward to the next generation, which is why I started the JREAM Foundation."

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Postgame Quotes: Coach Brian Daboll, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Saquon Barkley, OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, CB Deonte Banks

Q: What do you say about the way your defense played today? A: I thought we did a lot of good things, got after the quarterback, put up a fourth-down stop at the end of the game. They played a good complementary game, had a couple of turnovers which hurt us. Guys were ready to play, the coaching staffs on all three sides did a good job and we made the plays we needed to make. It was a little bit closer than it needed to be, but this is NFL. Q: You have a makeshift offensive line. Talk about how

Giants vs. Jets: How to Watch, Listen & Live Stream Week 8

The New York Giants host the New York Jets in MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 29. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

This week's game marks the 15th regular-season meeting between the teams. However, the teams have met every summer in the preseason since 1969, excluding the 2020 pandemic year.

From 1984-2020, the organizations were the only two in the league to share a stadium.

A win on Sunday would improve the Giants' all-time record against the Jets to 9-6. The Jets have won the last t

Giants Name Bunnell's Jenkins Coach of the Week

East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Ty Jenkins of Bunnell High School (Stratford, CT) as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 10 of the 2023 season. The Bulldogs improved to 6-2 on the season with a 14-12 road win over the previously undefeated Notre Dame Catholic Lancers on Saturday.

The Lou Rettino High School Football Coach of the Week Award is part of the Giants' continuing effort to support local high school football programs. The Gian

Quotes: Coach Brian Daboll recaps Week 6

A: Yeah, they have improved. I think (inside linebacker Bobby Okereke) Bobby O has done a great job of getting the ball and getting hands on the ball. A bunch of those turnovers are a result of his play along with the rush that goes along with it but seeing the quarterback, getting hands on the ball. You know, obviously, we had some big plays last week, we limited those this week. Improving the fundamentals, they've done a good job, they've improved so we're going to need to continue to do that.

Giants Name Montgomery's Milich Coach of the Week

East Rutherford, NJ – The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Zoran Milich of Montgomery High School (Skillman, NJ) as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 7 of the 2023 season. Milich earned his 100th career coaching victory in front of their home crowd on Friday night in a 35-0 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The Cougars are off to the best start in school history, and improved to 8-0 this season with the milestone victory. They will attempt to finish the regul

Senior Bowl Director Jim Nagy provides early insight on 2024 NFL Draft Class

Meanwhile, it's never too early to think about the NFL Draft. As scouts hit the road to evaluate tomorrow's NFL stars, Jim Nagy, the executive director of the Senior Bowl, is hard at work putting together a list of players to invite to Mobile, Ala., in February. Nagy, a former NFL scout who was part of four Super Bowl championship teams, recently joined the "Draft Season" podcast to discuss how the 2024 draft is shaping up and also share his thoughts on the Giants' rookies.

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Quotes: DC Wink Martindale, OC Mike Kafka, STC Thomas McGaughey, RB Saquon Barkley, TE Darren Waller, OT Evan Neal

I think we're making progress defensively as you saw in the Seattle game. The biggest thing that stood out for us defensively was the improvement on third down, and I like where we're headed. I like that we've stayed positive throughout the tough time we're going through right now and we have a tremendous challenge coming up down there in Miami on Sunday. It's going to be a great a challenge for us. It's going to be exciting. Fun to watch. Q: I saw (Bills Head Coach) Sean McDermott said somethin

Giants donate strength equipment to Paterson Eastside football team

The team is excited about the new equipment, but Coach Magazine has kept his players aware of the importance of giving back to the community as well as the relationship he has with the Giants community relations team.

"I've known [Giants Director of Community Relations & Youth Football] Ethan [Medley] for about 7-8 years," Magazine said. "I met Ethan originally in my career working in social services [and] he did a Christmas toy drive with the guys years ago and my friend from high school, Henr

Quotes: Coach Brian Daboll, QB Daniel Jones, DL Dexter Lawrence, TE Darren Waller

Q: Can you explain the thinking behind, I'm not sure I've ever seen a practice squad guy go on IR, usually you just play one practice guy short, so what was the reason behind putting (wide receiver) Cole (Beasley) on IR? A: Wasn't ready to go, so brought another receiver in. See what happens down the road. Q: Did he do something extra yesterday to it? A: No, just wasn't ready, so brought in (wide receiver) Cam Sims. Another set of legs. When Cole is ready to come back, we will see how it goes. Q

Giants Now: Sterling Shepard 'excited about new stuff' in offense

The 2023 season is right around the corner, and the Giants are looking to take the next step in Year 2 under general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll.

The intensity will ratchet up this week with the team in Detroit for two rounds of joint practices before the preseason opener against the Lions on Friday night.

"Just looking forward to going against someone else," Shepard said. "We have been going at it against each other for a couple of weeks now. It's good to go against some other g

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Hornets snap division losing streak with comeback win over Heat

The Charlotte Hornets (16-48) defeated the Miami Heat (29-35) in a Monday night road contest 105-102.Charlotte overcame multiple 17-point deficits in the first half and used a 14-0 third-quarter run to take a 68-66 lead midway through the period. The Hornets trailed by four entering the fourth quarter but outscored Miami 32-25 in the final frame, including a decisive 10-0 run.Miles Bridges sank two key 3-pointers in the final minutes to help the Hornets secure a victory in South Beach, marking t...
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Hornets visit Heat for Monday night matchup in South Beach

After ending a nine-game losing streak, the Charlotte Hornets (15-48) visit the Miami Heat (29-34) for a Monday night matchup.The Hornets returned to the win column after defeating the Brooklyn Nets last Saturday 105-102.Miles Bridges led the way with 26 points and 12 rebounds while delivering a clutch block on Cam Thomas's 5-foot driving floater in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.Like Bridges, Moussa Diabaté delivered a double-double, finishing with 16 points and 15 rebounds.In his fi...
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Hornets welcome top seeded Cavaliers for Friday night home matchup

The Charlotte Hornets (14-47) host the top seeded Cleveland Cavaliers (52-10) for a Friday night contest at the Spectrum Center.Tonight's game will be the final meeting between the two teams this season, as Cleveland seeks to complete a season sweep of Charlotte.Charlotte suffered a 125-110 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, marking their eighth consecutive loss, which is currently the longest losing streak in the league.The Hornets have allowed 120 or more points in five of their...
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Hornets' road woes continue, falling to Mavericks for fifth straight loss

DALLAS, TX - The Charlotte Hornets (14-44) concluded their nine-game road trip with a 103-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks (32-28) on Thursday night, splitting the season series 1-1.Charlotte finished their road trip with a 1-8 record, bringing their season road record to 5-24.Despite strong performances from Mark Williams (26 points, 16 rebounds) and Miles Bridges (20 points, 12 rebounds), the Hornets couldn't overcome Kyrie Irving's late-game heroics. The future Hall of Famer, finished with 25...
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Former NBA star criticizes LaMelo Ball amid Hornets' historic losing streak

The Charlotte Hornets can't seem to catch a break, and former NBA star Lou Williams has had enough.Just weeks after LaMelo Ball was in the All-Star conversation, the Hornets are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Following a surprising win against the Lakers on February 19, Charlotte has collapsed spectacularly, dropping four straight games by a staggering 145 points combined."This is led by the same person that we were rooting for 2 to 3 weeks ago to be an All-Star," Williams said, on...
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Hornets conclude marathon nine-game road trip against Mavericks

The Charlotte Hornets (14-43) conclude their nine-game road trip Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks (31-28).The Hornets defeated the Mavericks 110-105 in their previous meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January.Charlotte aims to break a four-game losing streak during which they've been outscored by 145 points — the worst such stretch in NBA history.Dallas enters the matchup following a 107-99 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, having lost their last two games.LaMelo Ball, who i...
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Hornets stumble in lopsided loss to Warriors

The Golden State Warriors (31-27) dominated the Charlotte Hornets (14-43) in nearly every facet of Tuesday's night matchup from the Chase Center, cruising to a 128-92 victory.With their fourth consecutive loss, Charlotte also sets a new low for point differential over four games: -145.Playing without LaMelo Ball, who missed his 21st game this season due to a right ankle injury, the Hornets briefly held a 14-9 lead before Golden State took control with a decisive 19-4 run to end the first quarter...
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Hornets fall to Kings as Zach LaVine scores season-high

The Charlotte Hornets suffered another blow out loss on Monday night, falling to the Sacramento Kings 130-88, just two days after enduring a franchise-worst 53-point defeat.The loss drops Charlotte to 6-21 on the road, having lost six of their last seven games overall. Sacramento (29-28) moved above .500 with the victory, snapping their two-game losing streak.Despite Charlotte taking an early 10-7 lead, Sacramento took control of the rest of the game. The Kings closed the first quarter on a 12-5...
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Score predictions for Hornets vs. Pistons

The Charlotte Hornets will welcome the Detroit Pistons to town on Wednesday, November 6th for an Eastern Conference showdown. The Buzz City squad will return home licking their wounds following a throttling by the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Detroit will be brimming with confidence after upsetting LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Here's how our staff sees this one playing out. Until Charlotte get one of their front court players back, Miller shakes off the rust, Bridges finds some form...
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Score predictions for Hornets vs. Raptors

The Charlotte Hornets look to get back to .500 on Wednesday night as they are set to host the Toronto Raptors at 7 p.m. EST. Here is how our staff sees this game playing out.The Hornets need to keep getting wins here and there until Miller and Williams return. This would be a perfect opportunity to do just that. Toronto is coming off of a demoralizing overtime loss at home and will be without their best player in Scottie Barnes.Prediction record: 2-1.The Hornets must work on overcoming their ten...
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Score predictions for Hornets at Rockets

It's time for some Charlotte Hornets basketball that counts! Tonight, the Hornets will begin regular season play on the road against the Houston Rockets.Here is our staff sees tonight's game playing out.Charlotte faces a tough challenge without Mark Williams and a rookie head coach in his first road game(and his first regular season game. The Rockets beat the Hornets twice last year, and while Charlotte hopes for a 1-0 start, they come up short.Charlotte will come up short in their first action...
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Predicting the Charlotte Hornets' record for the 2024-25 NBA season

The start of a new era for the Charlotte Hornets is just days away as the team will open up the 2024-25 season on the road against the Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. ESTEven after back-to-back extremely disappointing seasons, the Hornets are a trendy team in the Eastern Conference to make a surge and potentially sneak into the play-in tournament. Will they?Here's what our staff sees playing out in year one under Charles Lee.Unlike in recent years, the Hornets will court an exciting, competitive produ...
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Score predictions for Hornets at Hawks

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets, albeit shorthanded, will look to move to 2-0 on the young season before returning the Buzz City tomorrow. Who will win tonight's matchup between the Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks?Here's what our staff sees happening.Atlanta has improved its squad over the off-season by replacing DeJounte Murray with multiple capable role players. I still believe the Hornets are the slightly better team when fully healthy. But as they're missing three key players, I'm going with th...
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Charlotte Hornets Roundtable: Detecting the Biggest Concern Aside from Health

Injuries have bothered the Charlotte Hornets over the past two years and while we all understand the overall health of this team will greatly impact their ability to win games, some other things could prove to be troublesome. What are some of those concerns? Here is what some of our staff at Charlotte Hornets On SI think.This topic starts and ends with defense for me. One of the main reasons the Hornets turned to Steve Clifford a couple of years ago was to improve the defensive play to match the...

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CBS Sports projects Giants' Malik Nabers as third most productive rookie WR in 2024

The New York Giants hope that they finally found their number-one receiver when they selected WR Malik Nabers sixth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Expectations are high for the 2024 wide receiver class, as numerous talented pass catchers are poised to make immediate impacts for their teams.
Multiple teams entered April’s draft looking to pair their quarterbacks with potentially highly productive wide receivers for the upcoming season.
Now, we delve into the rankings, predictions, and debates. C...
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No Giants named to NFL.com’s All-Rookie offense

The New York Giants secured impactful players in the 2024 NFL Draft, like WR Malik Nabers, who is anticipated to make significant contributions in his rookie season.
Despite selecting the highly touted receiver sixth overall, Nabers was left off NFL.com’s Chad Reuters 2024 All-Rookie Team projections list.
The projected receivers are Marvin Harrison Jr. from Arizona and Xavier Worthy from Kansas City.
It's easy to see why Harrison Jr. could be an All-Rookie selection. He was considered the best...
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ESPN: Giants should sign this veteran defensive lineman before training camp

The 2024 NFL offseason is ending, and training camp is approaching. Teams have completed most of the roster building but will continue to explore ways to improve their team before the regular season starts.
ESPN NFL writer Aaron Schatz recently published a list of potential final moves for all 32 teams before the start of camp.
Having depth is critical for the New York Giants, and Schatz believes that free agent Lawrence Guy, a veteran defensive tackle, could offer just that upfront.
Schatz writ...
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Giants a potential landing spot for this free agent offensive lineman?

As training camp approaches, some notable veterans remain unsigned but are likely to find a home before the start of the season.
One notable available free agent offensive lineman is Connor Williams, for whom CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo listed the New York Giants as one of five landing spots.
DeArdo writes:
We don’t need to say much more than the fact that the Giants’ offensive line gave up 85 sacks last year. Big Blue would certainly benefit by adding Williams, who allowed just one sack in 497 sna...
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Did Carolina steal RB Jonathan Brooks from the Giants in the 2024 NFL Draft?

After the departure of Pro Bowl running back Saquon Barkley this offseason, the New York Giants found themselves in a backfield dilemma.
General Manager Joe Schoen wasted no time in free agency by signing Devin Singletary. Still, the need for additional help in the backfield was a no-brainer, and the Giants knew that looking to the draft was their best option.
After the initial round of the draft, in which New York selected standout receiver Malik Nabers, the Giants would have another opportunit...
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Giants’ training camp report date announced

After a period of time off, the New York Giants will hold their training camp as usual at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J.
The 2024 NFL season is approaching, and training camp is the first step toward football's return. On Tuesday, the NFL announced the reporting dates and locations for all 32 teams' training camps.
This will mark the 12th consecutive year in which the Giants will be holding training camp at Quest.
Giants rookies will report on July 16, followed b...
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‘Go do it’ — Giants’ new DC wants to see players earn the right to play

Back in January, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll decided to entrust the defense to new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after the dismissal of Wink Martindale.
With change comes a new scheme, a new understanding, and expectations which are being felt six months later.
“As time has gone on and guys get an understanding of my expectations and my standard and what I’m looking for from certain things, Bowen said. “They gradually learn and it gradually increases their ability to go out the...
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CBS Sports lists Brian Burns trade as Giants’ best offseason move

When the 2024 league season opened in March, the New York Giants didn’t take long to make arguably the biggest splash move of the 2024 offseason.
CBS Sports' Jeff Kerr hailed the Giants' acquisition of Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Burns as one of the NFC's top moves.
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Give credit to the Giants for finding a way to get Burns without paying a premium to get him. New York only gave up a 2024 second-round pick and 2025 fifth-round pick to get Burns, creating one of the best pass rushing u...
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Former Giants first-round pick Deandre Baker works out for Cowboys

Former New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker reportedly worked out for the Dallas Cowboys this week.
Baker was drafted 30th overall out of the University of Georgia by the Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Giants selected Baker after they traded up with the Seattle Seahawks, giving up their 37th, 132nd, and 142nd picks in exchange for the 30th pick. That trade made Baker the Giants third selection from that year’s first round, including Daniel Jones at 6th overall and Dexter Lawrence II at 17...
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PFF ranks Giants’ Wan’Dale Robinson as a top triple-threat receiver

While Giants fans are excited about first-round pick Malik Nabers, third-year receiver Wan’Dale Robinson is ready to keep playing a significant role in the offense.
Even though the 2022 second-round pick didn’t have a breakout season last year, Robinson showed many signs of his offensive capabilities.
Mason Cameron from Pro Football Focus recognized Robinson’s talents and ranked him as one of the top six triple-threat receivers in the NFL.
Cameron writes:

While Robinson may not have broken o...
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Jalin Hyatt excited by Giants’ ‘stacked’ wide receiver group

The addition of a unanimous All-American playmaker and the return of some familiar faces has Jalin Hyatt fired up about the New York Giants' wide receiver room in 2024.
“It’s a lot of excitement,” Hyatt said after Thursday’s OTA. “Bringing in Malik Nabers, elite guy. He is one of my good friends. Talked to him before the draft, before we got him. Everything he did at LSU, man, it’s elite. Not only that, we brought Slay (Darius Slayton) back, one of our leading receivers, and still got Wan’Dale (...
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Former Giants WR Sterling Shepard signs with the Buccaneers

After spending his entire career with the New York Giants, free agent wide receiver Sterling Shepard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
The Giants selected Shepard in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma, and he was the team's longest-tenured player as of 2023.
In eight seasons with the Giants (2016-2023), Shepard totaled 372 receptions, 4,095 receiving yards, and 23 touchdowns in 90 games, starting 74 games...
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Drew Lock: No quarterback battle developing in New York

Earlier in the offseason, reports had surfaced that a battle for the starting quarterback job would stir up for the New York Giants in 2024 following the team’s signing of free agent signal caller Drew Lock and the return of starter Daniel Jones from injury.
During Thursday’s OTA practice the veteran Lock laid those reports to rest when asked about being the most popular player among the fans.
“I wouldn’t say that,” Lock told reporters. “I would say I appreciate the people that respect my game...
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CBS Sports lists Giants’ Darius Slayton as a top cut/trade candidate for 2024

As the offseason progresses, most teams have finished the significant portion of building their rosters. The next significant date to look forward to in the 2024 offseason is June 1.
In the NFL, June 1st is a crucial deadline for teams to make salary cap decisions. Before this date, if a team releases or trades a player, the remaining bonus and future guarantees are added to the team's cap for that season. However, if a team designates a player for post-June 1st, the remaining money is split bet...
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PFF ranks Dexter Lawrence among the top three interior defenders in 2024

When discussing the defense of the New York Giants, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence is the first player to come to mind.
Over the past two seasons, Lawrence has been one of the most dominant defensive players in the league. Pro Football Focus's Sam Monson agrees, ranking the sixth-year veteran second on his top 32 interior defenders list, ahead of Quinnen Williams of the Ne3w York Jets and just behind Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Monson writes:

What separates Lawrence from other def...
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Giants waive/injured RB Gary Brightwell, sign DB Elijah Riley,

The New York Giants have signed veteran defensive back Elijah Riley, a free agent after two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and waived/injured running back Gary Brightwell.
Riley, 6-foot, 205 pounds, has started seven games out of 30 in his professional career. He has played for the Eagles (2020-21), Jets (2021), and Steelers (2022-23). During his time with the Steelers last season, he appeared in a career-high 13 games, seeing the field in 50 defensive snaps and 216 special teams snaps. R...
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PFF leaves Giants’ Andrew Thomas outside top 10 offensive tackles

In the latest round of player rankings, Zoltán Buday of Pro Football Focus ranked the top 32 offensive tackles for 2024.
Representing the New York Giants is Andrew Thomas, who comes in 11th on the list.
Buday writes:
Another player whose 2023 season was impacted by injuries, Thomas was unable to replicate his terrific 2022 season as he played a career-low 576 snaps last year. However, his 90.3 overall grade in 2022 ranked third at the position, and he finished in the top 10 in pass-blocking grad...
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Day 3 pick could have early impact for Giants, says 33rd Team

Every year, teams count on top draft picks to make an immediate impact, while some late-round picks are expected to handle significant responsibilities early on, given the situation.
The New York Giants are looking for an early impact to be made out of their 2024 rookie class. Malik Nabers and Tyler Nubin will be immediately called upon to step up.
For the 33rd Team, Marcus Mosher suggests that rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., a fifth-round pick, could have an immediate impact.
Mosher writ...
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PFF ranks Giants' Malik Nabers among the top 32 wide receivers for 2024

Everyone enjoys player rankings, and the NFL offseason provides the ideal opportunity to unveil them.
For this round, our attention is on the top wide receivers.
Pro Football Focus's Sam Monson ranked the top 32 pass catchers for the upcoming 2024 season.
Coming in at 25 is New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers.
Monson writes:
The second rookie to appear on this list, Malik Nabers brings an exceptional explosive threat to the table. He is extremely fast, sudden as a route runner, an...
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PFF picks top three Giants players heading into 2024 season

As the offseason winds down, experts continue to assess rankings and make preseason predictions for the upcoming 2024 NFL season.
Pro Football Focus's Trevor Sikkema recently ranked every NFL team's top three players entering the 2024 season.
The New York Giants' list includes three players from the trenches: OT Andrew Thomas, DL Dexter Lawrence, and OLB Brian Burns.
Sikkema notes:

Although Andrew Thomas was the Giants’ highest-graded player on offense in 2023, it took only a 77.1 overall mark...
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TE Theo Johnson, Giants’ fourth-round pick, signs rookie deal

The New York Giants are currently going through OTAs and, simultaneously, are agreeing to contracts with rookie draft picks.
On Wednesday, the Giants agreed to terms with rookie tight end Theo Johnson.
Per Spotrac, the deal is worth $4,851,436 over four years, with a $831,436 signing bonus. The first-year cap hit will be $1,002,859.
The Giants selected the former Penn State Nittany Lion in the fourth round, 107th overall, in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Johnson caught four passes for 56 yards during his...
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PFF selects John Michael Schmitz as Giants’ 2024 breakout player

After a rollercoaster rookie season, New York Giants second-year center John Michael Schmitz aims to progress in his sophomore year.
Pro Football Focus designated Schmitz as the Giants' breakout player for the 2024 NFL season. The list included 16 players from each NFC team.
PFF says:
There’s really nowhere to go but up for Schmitz after a thoroughly disappointing first season, in which he posted a 41.4 overall grade and a 26.9 pass-blocking grade as a rookie. If you’re looking for solace, his r...
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PFF names Bobby Okereke most underrated New York Giants’ player

Earlier this week Pro Football Focus ranked the most underrated player amongst all 32 teams, and for the New York Giants, it seemed like a no-brainer to recognize linebacker Bobby Okereke.
Signed by New York last offseason, the $40 million free agent contract last offseason, the investment was worth the return.
PFF writes:
Okereke was everything and even more that the Giants might have hoped for when they signed him as a free agent in 2023. Not only did he play a career-high snap total, but h...
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Giants’ offseason work gets good grade from Pro Football Focus

Now that the roster-building season is mostly over, it's time for experts to assess each team's performance in the offseason. The New York Giants, according to at least one assessment, did well.
Pro Football Focus recently graded all 32 teams' 2024 off-seasons, with nine clubs receiving an A.
The Giants, after an offseason focused on bolstering the offensive and defensive lines and adding a dynamic playmaker, received a final grade of B+.
PFF writes:

New York’s best move this offseason was tra...
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CB Dru Phillips, Giants’ third-round pick, signs rookie deal

The New York Giants have secured another player from their 2024 rookie draft class as we approach OTAs and mandatory mini-camp.
Rookie cornerback Dru Phillips, the Giants' third-round selection, has agreed to his four-year rookie deal.
Phillips, who is 5-foot-11 and weighs 180 pounds, entered the draft after playing three seasons at Kentucky. During his time as a Wildcat, he played 38 games, started 16, and finished his career at Kentucky with 80 tackles, including two and a half for a loss and...
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RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. knows he might not have gotten NFL chance at receiver

Emotions ran high for running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., who was selected 166th overall by the New York Giants in the 2024 NFL Draft.
A phone call from Giants general manager Joe Schoen resulted in a life-changing moment for the former All-Big 10 back.
“It was very emotional,” Tracy Jr. said. “I’m blessed. I’m grateful. I’ve been working for this for 20 years, so when you work for something for so long and you see that all the work has an outcome and you see the results from it, it’s a special mome...
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Rookie CB Dru Phillips prefers to play in the slot

The New York Giants' 2024 rookie class completed their first day of school, taking the field for the first of two rookie mini-camp sessions on Friday.
First-year cornerback Dru Phillips, the Giants' third-round pick from Kentucky, will look to seize the opportunity ahead with the Giants looking to fill in their cornerback spot opposite last year's rookie standout, Deonte Banks.
Many have questioned whether Phillips would be used as a slot cornerback or on the boundary. Phillips is clear about h...
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Giants legend Chris Snee returns in a front-office role

An all-time New York Giants great has officially returned to New York.
Chris Snee, a former All-Pro offensive guard, four-time Pro Bowl selection, and Giants ring of honor member, has been hired by the organization that once drafted him as the 34th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft to a senior scouting role.
“I’m super excited about it,” Snee said. “I’m a Giant, and I always have been, despite having worn Jaguars clothes for four years when I scouted there. Everyone knows my heart has always b...
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Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah rank Giants as worst team in NFC East

NFL Network analysts Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah recently released their post-draft power rankings for the NFC East on Path to the Draft, and the New York Giants were at the bottom of the list.
The Giants made several significant additions this offseason. They have signed free-agent offensive linemen Jon Runyan Jr. and Jermaine Eluemunor. They also traded for Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Burns and made key draft selections such as LSU's Malik Nabers and Minnesota's Tyler Nubin.
Despite the mo...
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Giants 2024 schedule tied for the sixth-hardest in the NFL

As the dust settles on the 2024 NFL Draft, attention turns to the release of the upcoming season's schedule. While we await the full details, every team already knows who they will face, offering a glimpse into the matchups.
Schedule release day is a key moment in the NFL calendar and a chance for experts and fans to assess the strength of the schedule for each team.
The schedule release for next season is expected between May 9th and May 16th.
The NFL's opening game for 2024 will be held on S...
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Social media reactions to Giants’ Day 2 picks

The New York Giants had a successful Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft, with positive reactions on social media for their selection of LSU WR Malik Nabers.
On day two, they continued their work with two more picks - one in Round 2 (Pick No. 47 - S Tyler Nubin) and one in Round 3 (Pick No. 70 - CB Andru Phillips).
Check out what the football world says about New York’s two newest additions.

The Geeeeeeee-MEN. Let’s go @Giants We needed a safety. And my man Tyler Nubin is an old school safety. He ha...
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Giants all-time leading rusher Tiki Barber will announce team’s Day 2 selections

Plenty of excitement surrounds the New York Giants' selection of wide receiver Malik Nabers from LSU, who was drafted with the sixth overall pick.
As we move on to Day 2 of the NFL draft, plenty of talented players are still available for selection.
The NFL announced this week that active players and legends will announce the draft picks for rounds two and three on stage, adding to the excitement of fan reactions.
Tonight's representing Giants legend will be their all-time leading rusher, runni...
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When and how to watch the 2024 NFL Draft

Draft week has arrived, and the Chicago Bears open Round 1 with the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
Rounds two and three will be held on Friday, and rounds four through seven on Saturday.
Teams are given a limited amount of time to make their selections. In the first round, they have 10 minutes to make their pick, while in the second round, they have seven. The time limit drops to five minutes for rounds three through six, including regular and compensatory picks. By...
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J.J. McCarthy on Giants: ‘I’ve spent most of my time with them’

Football fans eagerly await the night before the 2024 NFL Draft, which is like Christmas Eve.
One intriguing prospect is J.J. McCarthy, the national champion quarterback of the Michigan Wolverines, who will receive much attention during Thursday night's first round of selections.
NFL Network Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranked McCarthy as the 20th prospect in his final draft board rankings ahead of Thursday night. Only quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye ranked higher....
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NFL free agency: Giants sign veteran DL Jordan Phillips

The New York Giants have added another piece to their defensive line by signing free-agent defensive tackle Jordan Phillips.
Phillips is a veteran player entering his 10th season in the league. He’s played for multiple teams during his career, including the Miami Dolphins from 2015-2018, whom Phillips was drafted by as a second-rounder in 2015, the Buffalo Bills from 2018-2019 and again in 2022-2023, and the Arizona Cardinals from 2020-2021.
Phillips has played in three postseason games, one in...
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Jayden Daniels to meet with Giants on Monday for top 30 visit

There are only 15 days left until the 2024 NFL Draft, which will take place in Detroit.
As the top 30 visits continue, the New York Giants have scheduled a meeting on Monday with one of the top quarterbacks of this year’s rookie class in Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Daniels led LSU to a 9-3 finish in 2023, throwing for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns, and a 72.2% completion percentage while rushing for 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns.
The standout quar...
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Former Giants coach Joe Judge hired by Ole Miss

Joe Judge, former head coach of the New York Giants, will now join the staff at Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin, per Zach Berry.
A former Mississippi State player, Judge has recently joined the Ole Miss football team after spending two seasons as a coach in New England. During his time in the region, he served in two roles: first as an offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach in 2022 and then as an assistant head coach to Bill Belichick in 2023.
In 2020, Judge became the head coach for the Giants,...
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NFL owners have banned the hip-drop tackle

The NFL announced on Monday that it had approved a new rule proposal prohibiting players from using the hip-drop tackle.
The new violation will result in a 15-yard penalty.
Amidst opposition from the NFL Players Association, the NFL has announced its decision to outlaw a specific tackling technique. The league leaders have clarified that they cannot ignore the injury rate, which is much higher, 20 to 25 times higher, than the standard tackles. To make this assertion, the NFL’s health and safety...
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NFL free agency: Giants re-sign WR Isaiah Hodgins

The New York Giants announced Thursday evening that they have agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins.
Hodgins concluded the 2023 season with 21 receptions, 230 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. Now entering his fifth season, the Giants claimed Hodgins off waivers from the Buffalo Bills in November of 2022.
The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Hodgins emerged as a crucial member of the Giants' offense in the 2nd half of the 2022 season. Throughout eight regular-season games, he caught...
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NFL free agency: Giants retain CB Darnay Holmes on one-year deal

The New York Giants will retain one of their free agents. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Giants are re-signing cornerback Darnay Holmes to a one-year deal.
Holmes, 25, appeared in 16 games for the Giants in 2023.
The 5-foot-10, 195-pound Holmes was drafted by the Giants 110th overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Over his first four seasons, Holmes has played in 54 games with 11 starts and has registered 115 tackles, 18 pass deflections, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
Holmes played college...
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Former Bills CB Tre’Davious White set to meet with Giants later this week

Former Buffalo Bills All-Pro cornerback and current free agent Tre’Davious White is expected to visit the New York Giants this week, according to a report from ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
White, a seven-year veteran, has spent his entire career with the Bills. The former first-round selection was taken by the Bills 27th overall in the 2017 NFL draft.
The 5-foot-11, 192-pound cornerback appeared in just four games in 2023 and saw his season cut short after suffering a torn Achilles tendon...
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NFL free agency: Giants sign TE Chris Manhertz

The New York Giants have signed free agent tight end Chris Manhertz, per reports from ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter. A native of The Bronx, New York, Manhertz spent the 2023 season with the Denver Broncos, appearing in 16 games and making four starts.
Prior to his time in Denver, Manhertz, now entering his 10th year in the NFL, had stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-2022), the Carolina Panthers (2016-2020), and the New Orleans Saints (2016).
Manhertz, who had no football experience,...
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OL Jon Runyan Jr. is ‘Fired up to be a Giant’

While the addition of two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants lineup has been the talk of the town, offensive lineman Jon Runyan Jr. brings an intriguing background and story to the Giants’ organization.
As a young child, Runyan Jr. witnessed his father, Jon Runyan, a former Pro Bowl tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, going head-to-head against Giants legend and Hall of Famer Michael Strahan. The two rivals faced off against each other 15 times in their careers. Despite...
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2024 NFL Draft pro day, meetings tracker: Who are the Giants watching?

There’s a lot going on around the NFL despite the fact that we’re in the “off season”. The process leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft is churning along, and the New York Giants have already had a hectic start to the 2024 free agency period.
But now that the news around free agency has died down a bit, it’s time to turn our attention back to the upcoming draft. NFL front office personnel, coaches, and scouts are now pinballing around the country as schools put on their pro days.
Obviously, every...
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NFL free agency: Giants sign WR Isaiah McKenzie

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver/return specialist Isaiah McKenzie, according to his representation.
McKenzie, 28, joins the Giants after spending the 2023 season with the Indianapolis Colts. During his time with the Colts, McKenzie played in 10 games and made 11 catches for 82 yards. He also returned 22 kickoffs for 265 yards.
Before joining the Colts, McKenzie played for the Buffalo Bills from 2018 to 2022, during which time he played under current Giants...
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Giants re-sign ILB Carter Coughlin to one-year deal

With free agency underway, the New York Giants have resigned inside linebacker Carter Coughlin to a one-year deal.
Coughlin, 26, posted on his Instagram story that he will return for year five in East Rutherford, N.J.
The Giants drafted the former Minnesota Golden Gopher in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
In his first four seasons, Coughlin appeared in 55 games with two starts and has totaled 41 tackles, one sack, two TFLs, and a fumble recovery.
Coughlin has seen the majority of actio...
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Giants re-sign long snapper Casey Kreiter

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with veteran long snapper Casey Kreiter just before the beginning of the official start of free agency. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Jordan Ranaan.
Kreiter, 33, will continue his career with the Giants. He joined the organization in 2020 and is now entering his fifth season in New York.
Since his arrival in the Big Apple, Kreiter has appeared in every game with 67 starts.
The former Iowa Hawkeye went undrafted in 2014 and signed with the Dallas...
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NFL free agency 2024: Xavier McKinney still hopeful of return to Giants

It was reported earlier this week that the New York Giants would not be tagging veteran safety Xavier McKinney, which means he will become an unrestricted free agent on March 13th. As a result, he will likely be searching for a new team to play for in 2024.
McKinney, 24, was the Giants' second-round pick in 2020 and completed his rookie deal following the 2023 season.
The soon-to-be free agent appeared on the 'Up & Adams' show this morning with Kay Adams to discuss free agency, not getting tag...

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'This Is So Meme Worthy' -- NFL Fans Roast Carson Wentz After Photo of QB Practicing Goes Viral

A month from now, the 2023 NFL season will begin when the Detroit Lions take on the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Of course, preparation for the new season is already underway for all 32 teams.
Speaking of preparation. One player preparing for his next opportunity is former Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, and Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz. Well, let’s just say Wentz is training as if he was still a member of the three franchises.
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NFL Fans Destroy Colts Owner Jim Irsay After Jonathan Taylor Officially Requests A Trade

The running back market has been in flames this NFL offseason. Star players like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, and Austin Ekeler expressed their frustrations on just how much the position has been undervalued. 
As we inch closer to the season, it has been shocking, to say the least, considering that Barkley will play on a one-year deal for $11 million, and as of now, Jacobs has been a no-show for the Las Vegas Raiders at training camp. 
More recently, the situation has grown wors...
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"It Took a Lot for Both of Us To Talk" - How Darius Slay and Matt Patricia Put Troubled Past Behind Them

Detriot Lions fans are quick to forget the head coaching era of Matt Patricia. Of course, we can’t blame them. In three seasons as head coach of the Lions, the former Patriots Super Bowl champion defensive coordinator went 13-29-1 and was fired midway through the 2020 season.
Patricias’ time in Detriot was full of mishaps and downfalls. The “Patriot Way” was failing him. Aside from the team constantly losing. The head coach was known to have a toxic relationship with players, and a fractured loc...
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ChiefsAholic Arrested: What Were Xavier Babudar's Crimes?

In the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs sit on top of the football world with seven consecutive AFC West division titles and a pair of Super Bowls, including the most recent in 2022. Over the past decade, the Chiefs have been one of the most dominant teams in the league.
The success comes from great management, coaching, product on the field, and a fan base like no other. As many know, Arrowhead is the loudest stadium in the NFL and home to many screaming and diehard Chiefs fans.
Well, sometimes even...
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Manti Te’o Is Playing a Different Game: Former NFL Linebacker Hopes To Inspire Community

Manti Te’o, a former Notre Dame great and NFL linebacker, last played a down for the Chicago Bears in 2020. Te’o has since retired and made it clear he is done playing the game. As many remember, Te’o made headlines from an infamous catfish controversy and was later revealed by Notre Dame to be a hoax victim.
Fortunately for Te’o, he was able to clear his name through his Netflix documentary, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist. The former second-round pick has since gotten married in 2020 a...
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Former Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler Now a Bear Slayer

The last time former Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler played a down in the NFL was for the Miami Dolphins in 2017. Cutler spent most of his career in Chicago (2009-2016) and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2005.
Since retirement, Cutler nearly went into broadcasting, has done podcasting, starred in a reality show with his ex-wife Kristin Cavallari, has gone into business, and, most recently, took down a bear.
The former Bears quarterback has been hunting in Montana in the Big Sky Country. Cu...
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Dana White Ready To Live It Up in Vegas With Tom Brady

Since announcing his retirement from the NFL earlier this year, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has stayed busy off the field. With multiple companies, a future in broadcasting, and helping mentor the next wave of young quarterbacks, Brady is making the most of life after football. However, it didn’t take long for Brady to return to football — only this time, not as a player.
Earlier this month, Brady successfully purchased minority ownership in the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal is not fu...
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Tom Brady, Travis Scott, and Michael Rubin Mentoring Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Others

Four months have passed since the GOAT announced his retirement. Tom Brady crafted the most storied and iconic career in NFL — and arguably sports — history. Since then, the 45-year-old has wasted no time building a post-retirement career. He is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, will join Fox Sports as a color commentator in 2024, and has been busy assisting the next wave of young talented quarterbacks. 
Recently Brady and award-winning artist Travis Scott met up with the top rookie...
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Kelce Brothers Endorse Player Development: 'It Helps Out so Much'

NFL players understand the mindset, grind, hustle, and long hours on the field toward a rigorous season. The game of football, however, expands beyond the field. We know players need development on the field, but it’s the off-field development that is equally — if not even more — important.
Who handles the players’ everyday lives? Each NFL franchise employs an individual or staff known as Player Development or Engagement.
What is unique about Player Development is that every other department is...

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Top 4 NFC East running racks in 2023 ranked

The running back position is a very controversial one. We have seen in recent years how much certain teams value their backs and how quick teams can be to shuffle up their backfields. The Dallas Cowboys backfield will have a different look this season. For the first time since 2015, the backfield won’t present Ezekiel Elliott. The Eagles will welcome a new starter in former Lions running back D'Andre Swift, whom the team acquired by trade during the 2023 NFL Draft, while the Commanders have a pa...
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Cowboys draft history: Best 21st century draft picks from each round

Throughout the 64-year history of the Dallas Cowboys, the organization has been known for drafting and striking on some of the NFL’s all-time greatest players.The Cowboys' most successful decades were in the 1970s and 1990s. Two different eras in franchise history that featured a combined five Super Bowl titles. Their success was fueled mainly by drafting the right players to help the franchise succeed. While the Cowboys have struggled to return to those glory days, unsurprisingly, the team has...
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5 former recent draft picks the Cowboys wish they could bring back

Every NFL team understands that the best way to field a championship roster is through the draft. Multiple teams in recent years have set the example of how drafting quality players at premier positions can turn a franchise around. The Dallas Cowboys are one of those teams in the last decade that have come away with exceptional talent in the draft. While the franchise is still chasing its sixth Lombardi Trophy, there is no doubt they have consistently drafted the right players to help them try a...
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NFC East Rivalry: A look back at the top five memorable Tony Romo vs Eli Manning matchups

When we think of quarterback rivalries in the NFL, the top two names that come to mind are Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. A pair of legends who delivered some of the most memorable matchups in NFL history for years.A few other notable quarterback matchups included Troy Aikman vs Steve Young, Terry Bradshaw vs Roger Staubach,  Jim Kelly vs Dan Marino, and many more.  However, if there was one that does not get enough attention, it has to be Tony Romo vs Eli Manning. The pair of pro bowl quarterbac...
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3 significant questions for the Cowboys at tight end

As the Cowboys are set to leave for training camp later this month, the team will field different questions regarding different areas of the roster. One position group that may be asked about the most will be the tight-end unit. Only a little questioning was needed in years past, as the Cowboys have had surefire starters for many years at the position. Names like "Iron" Mike Ditka, security blanket in Jay Novacek, future Hall of Famer Jason Witten, and even the last two seasons with Dalton Schul...
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NFC East wide receiver corps ranked from worst to best in 2023

A season ago, the NFC East made plenty of noise, with all four teams finishing at .500 or better. The division features some of the best and most exciting players in the league, and the Dallas Cowboys boast several of them at various positions. One position group that stands out well within the division is wide receiver. When you stack up the best receivers from the East, you will come away with all-pro and pro-bowl-level talent. Which team has the best-receiving core? Or how about the deepest?...
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5 Cowboys greats who belong in the Ring of Honor

Earlier this month, Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and de facto general manager Jerry Jones made it clear that he has no plans to induct any former Cowboy greats into the team's Ring of Honor.  Of course, fans and media know that quite a few former Cowboys are well deserving of entry into the team's historic Ring of Honor. At some point, these men will see their name up high at Jerry World, but ultimately the timing runs on Jones' time. With several greats like Emmitt Smith, Tom Landry, Bob Li...
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2023 Dallas Cowboys Offense: Fact or Fiction

As a new season approaches, new and ongoing expectations arise and predictions are made. The goal of the Dallas Cowboys as an organization is to win the franchise’s sixth Super Bowl. However, fans and football experts always like to make predictions and assumptions as to how players will perform individually. Will this player throw for X amount of yards or rush for X amount of touchdowns? The best way to figure that out is to evaluate the player's situation. This piece will focus on Fact or Fict...
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Cowboys fantasy football 2023: Brandin Cooks or Michael Gallup?

Looking back at this time last year, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup was recovering from a gruesome torn ACL. In contrast, Brandin Cooks provided as much life as possible to the struggling Texans' offense. As we are soon to gear up for the 2023 season, the topic of fantasy football is slowly entering the conversation, and both players are now teammates. Considering the scenario and situation, both players are intriguing options for fantasy players this year after a disappointing turnout in...
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5 former Cowboys greats who could help the 2023 team

The Dallas Cowboys are one month away from the start of training camp. As they head into the 2023 season, the Cowboys are optimistic that the 2023 edition of the franchise has all the help to make another run in hopes of ending their championship drought. What if Dallas could bring back a few players from the franchise's 64-year history to help the 2023 team reach the mountaintop? Who would the team bring back? Could these players thrive in today’s NFL? I have selected five Cowboys that could he...
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Cowboys Position Battle: Jalen Tolbert vs Simi Fehoko for WR4

The Dallas Cowboys now have one of the most talented wide receiver rooms in the NFL -- a three-headed monster in All-Pro CeeDee Lamb, a healthy Michael Gallup and veteran trade acquisition Brandin Cooks. While Dallas is set with the top three, the other spots are up for grabs; this includes a battle between two young receivers for the number four spot. Jalen Tolbert and Simi Fehoko are the two names that will likely be battling for that fourth slot. Each has a lot to prove on who deserves that r...
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2023 Dallas Cowboys: Stealing one player from every NFC East foe

The Dallas Cowboys have reached the postseason in the past two seasons but twice came up short of the ultimate goal. The 2023 edition of the Cowboys should excite fans with all the upgrades Dallas has made to their roster. Key additions like Brandin Cooks, Stephon Gilmore, and first-round selection Mazi Smith could all help fuel another postseason appearance. What if the Cowboys were allowed to snag three players from their three-division rivals? What direction would they go? Would they address...
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Ranking every position on the Cowboys from worst to first

The Dallas Cowboys have been a playoff team for the last two seasons. Expectations are still high in Dallas after they wasted no time upgrading their roster to try and overcome a long and painful drought. This offseason consisted of acquiring veterans and filling the roster with young players in different areas of need at different positions. While the front office could add some veterans as we get closer to training camp, the Cowboys' depth chart for 2023 is mostly set in stone. Top to bottom,...
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Evaluating the Cowboys offensive line for the 2023 season

When we look back at the Dallas Cowboys' success throughout the franchise's history, much credit goes to their great offensive lines. The Triplets don’t lead Dallas to three Super Bowl titles without the Great Wall of Dallas. An improved offensive line allowed them to be much more competitive and compete for a title in the later years of the Tony Romo era and into the early years of Dak Prescott. As we head into the 2023 season, the unit has changed a lot over the last few years. Some old faces...
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5 most important Cowboys for the 2023 season, including a surprise player

Dallas Cowboys training camp is approaching as we embark on a new season. Football is the ultimate team sport. Of course, it’s a game of inches. But, sometimes, the game comes down to certain players making big-time plays and stepping up in the important moments. Going into the 2023 season, the Cowboys have high expectations. Anything short of a championship is always a disappointment in Dallas as the Cowboys hope to end their title drought. To accomplish this goal, the team will need everyone o...
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Evaluating the Cowboy's tight end room

Iron Mike Ditka, Jay Novacek, and Jason Witten. These men held their own for many years, playing tight end for the Dallas Cowboys and setting the standard for the position; a position that had been locked down for many years and is full of rich history for the organization Now in 2023, the Cowboys will have to figure out who their next starting tight end will be and sort out which players will make up the 53-man roster for the unit. So let’s evaluate where the position stands today and who could...
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5 most captivating matchups on Cowboys 2023 schedule

It’s finally here as we make our way closer to the start of another season. The 2023 NFL schedule has been released. The time has come to assess and evaluate the Dallas Cowboys and how they will fare for the season based on matchups.Perhaps no team comes under the spotlight more than America’s Team, which suffered another premature playoff exit last season. As expected, the Cowboys are featured in six primetime games, tied for the most of any team in the NFL. That doesn't factor in other appeali...