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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Report: Hall of Famer buys small stake in Cleveland Browns
BEREA, Ohio (WKBN) – Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson is reportedly purchasing a 0.1% stake in the Cleveland Browns. Dianna Russini of The Athletic was the first to report the news. Woodson's purchase will reportedly cost approximately $5.15 million. According to the report, Woodson will be subject to similar restrictions as Tom Brady, who owns a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Woodson, who serves as a college football analyst for FOX Sports, will be limited in team access to avoid any conflicts of interest. In addition, he will also need to stop using his name, image, and likeness on packaging for the wine and whiskey companies that he is associated with in order to comply with the NFL's policy. A native of Fremont, Ohio, Woodson won the 1997 Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout at Michigan. He was selected by the Raiders with the No. 4 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played in 254 career games in the NFL with the Raiders and Packers. During his career, he piled up the following accolades: three-time All-Pro, 1998 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2009 AP Defensive Player of the Year. He also won Super Bowl XLV with Green Bay. Woodson was enshrined into Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jalen Carter Unveils Shocking Eagles Tattoo
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has made a name for himself by dominating in the trenches. Now, the Super Bowl champion is making a statement off the field with a massive tattoo that symbolizes his deep connection to Philadelphia. Carter, 24, recently unveiled a striking full-body tattoo that stretches across his torso and arms, featuring the iconic Philadelphia skyline alongside a powerful eagle. The extensive artwork also includes personal touches like a street sign reading 'Apopka' – a nod to Carter's hometown in Florida – and imagery of a lion, gorilla, and angel. The tattoo was so large and intricate that Carter underwent anesthesia during the procedure, a step sometimes necessary for extensive body art due to the pain involved. Advertisement The ink comes after Carter's breakout 2024 season in which he earned Pro Bowl honors and finished 12th in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting. His dominant play helped the Eagles capture their second Super Bowl title with a commanding win over the Kansas City Chiefs, further solidifying his place as a cornerstone of Philadelphia's defensive front. In just two seasons, Carter has tallied 75 combined tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 25 quarterback hits, and four forced fumbles. The former first-round pick was one of the key Georgia Bulldogs the Eagles targeted in recent drafts, a trend that has paid off in consecutive playoff runs. While some online reactions have focused on the permanence of Carter's Philly-themed ink – with fans joking about 'what happens if he gets traded' – the tattoo is a clear indicator of how the young star sees his future. 'I don't think you get a full-body tattoo of the Philadelphia skyline unless you plan to be here a while,' one fan commented on social media. Advertisement Carter's commitment to Philadelphia appears mutual. The Eagles selected him ninth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft and signed him to a fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $21.8 million, including a $13.2 million signing bonus. The deal includes a fifth-year team option, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. For Carter, the tattoo is more than just art – it's a declaration. After a breakout year and Super Bowl ring, he's putting down roots in the city that has already embraced him as one of its own. Related: Eagles Fans Get Major Trade Update On Veteran Star Related: Eagles Legend Shares Private Message Sent To Jalen Hurts
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Super Bowl winner Cooper DeJean spotted at Kentucky Derby party
Cooper DeJean celebrated his wildly successful rookie season with the Philadelphia Eagles at FanDuel's Kentucky Derby party over the weekend. Asked which celebrity he still hopes to hang out with, the former Iowa defensive back told FanDuel he wanted to meet Super Bowl-winning tight end Rob Gronkowski. '[He's] always a good time,' the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year said of Gronkowski. DeJean is a 2024 second-round pick who helped the Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX with his first career interception return for a touchdown. It was one of several key plays for the Eagles defense in the 2024 postseason. Later in Super Bowl LIX, linebacker Zack Baun picked off the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes deep in Eagles' territory. DeJean was also asked to name the most underrated player in the NFL and didn't hesitate to point to teammate Reed Blankenship. 'People don't understand what he does for our defense,' DeJean said of the 26-year-old Eagles safety, who was recently praised by Donald Trump at a White House meeting with the President. DeJean looks poised for more snaps in 2025 after the Eagles released veteran starter Darius Slay. Now, either DeJean or Kelee Ringo will likely start opposite Quinyon Mitchell in Philadelphia. The Eagles are bringing some major contributors back from their Super Bowl-winning defense. The team picked up the fifth-year option on massive defensive tackle Jordan Davis last week, and previously retained Baun on a three-year deal with $51 million. Baun finished fifth in the AP Defensive Player of the Year voting, earning a pair of first-place votes. The Kentucky Derby took place the same weekend as Formula One's showpiece of the Miami Grand Prix. While Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Gordon Ramsay, and Lisa chose to spend their time in Florida, DeJean, Adams, and others such as Livvy Dunne chose the big sporting event in Kentucky, where Sovereignty won the first leg of the Triple Crown. Trainer Bill Mott won his first Derby in 2019, also run on a sloppy track, when Country House was elevated to first after Maximum Security crossed the finish line first and was disqualified after a 22-minute delay. Journalism found trouble in the first turn and jockey Umberto Rispoli moved him to the outside. He and Sovereignty hooked up at the eighth pole before Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado pulled away. The winner covered 1 1/4 miles in 2:02.31. Rain made for a soggy day, with the Churchill Downs dirt strip listed as sloppy and horse racing fans protecting their fancy hats and clothing with clear plastic ponchos.
New York Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Vikings, edge Andrew Van Ginkel agree to 1-year, $23M extension: Source
The Minnesota Vikings and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel have agreed to terms on a one-year extension worth $23 million, according to a league source. The deal includes $22.4 million fully guaranteed. After spending his first five years with the Miami Dolphins, Van Ginkel joined the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal in 2024. Advertisement Van Ginkel thrived in Brian Flores' defense, posting a career-high 11 1/2 sacks and 18 tackles for loss during the 2024 season. He tacked on an additional 19 quarterback hits, six pass deflections, two interceptions (both of which were returned for touchdowns, leading the league last season) and a forced fumble. Van Ginkel finished the season a half-sack shy of Jonathan Greenard's team lead, a co-lead with Greenard in tackles for loss and with the fourth-most interceptions of all Vikings players. His acquisition was part of the reason Minnesota's defense ascended from the 11th-ranked defense by DVOA in 2023 to the second-best unit in 2024, finishing the year with the fourth-most sacks in the NFL. The career year also helped Van Ginkel secure his first Pro Bowl berth, second-team All-Pro honors and seventh place in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting. The more apt question might be: Why not? Van Ginkel was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2024, and that honor doesn't even really do it justice. The edge rusher does everything and can effectively rush the passer. He stops the run. When he misses a tackle, it's either the equivalent of finding a four-leaf clover on the ground or it's a reflection of the ball carrier's skillset. In his two intercepted passes last year from the line of scrimmage, Van Ginkel read the opposing formation and ad-libbed during the play. One of those interceptions came in London against the New York Jets, and then-Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tipped his cap at Van Ginkel's savvy after the game. Van Ginkel was only under contract through the 2025 season, and defensive coordinator Brian Flores sees Van Ginkel's versatility as integral to his operation. Last year, injuries forced Van Ginkel to play off-ball linebacker, and he was even able to play that role admirably. Advertisement This deal sets Van Ginkel up as a core player for the Vikings' future, and it might not be the only one coming down the pipe. Another Drew Rosenhaus client, safety Josh Metellus, has contract uncertainty after this season. He, too, is a pivotal piece to what Flores has built in the last couple of years. — Alec Lewis, Vikings beat writer
Fox News
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Giants' Abdul Carter denied No 56 by Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor: 'Get another number'
The New York Giants took Penn State's Abdul Carter third overall with the dream that he could one day be in their Ring of Honor, solidifying a spot as one of the best players to wear their jersey. But that jersey won't feature the number 56 on it as he would like. The number 56 belonged to perhaps the greatest defensive weapon the NFL has ever seen: Lawrence Taylor. It was retired by the Giants in 1994 to honor the Hall of Fame linebacker, and he intends to keep it that way despite Carter mentioning his desire to wear it. Carter, however, is using Lawrence's "get another number" comment as fuel for his own fire heading into his rookie campaign with Big Blue. "The worst thing he could say was NO!! My stance don't change, LT is the [goat emoji]. Nothing but respect… This just gonna make me work even harder!! I love it," he wrote on X. Carter's comment stems from Taylor being asked about the Penn State product's own right after being drafted by New York. He spoke to fellow Nittany Lion Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys' star edge rusher, who will now be an enemy. Parsons and Carter both wore No. 11 at Penn State, so the former asked the latter if he would carry that tradition into the NFL. The problem with that number is that former Giants quarterback Phil Simms saw that retired for him as well, but Carter said he was eyeing Taylor's No. 56 instead, to which Parsons and his Bleacher Report co-hosts reacted in amazement. The New York Post asked Taylor about Carter's potential number request, and it was clear he wouldn't be sharing it. "I know he would love to wear that number," Taylor said. "But, hey, I think it's retired. Get another number. I don't care if it's double zero, and then make it famous." The Giants' previous first-round draft pick, wide receiver Malik Nabers, did get the blessing from Ray Flaherty's family this past season to wear his retired number one. So, a request isn't out of the ordinary for the franchise. But Taylor wants Carter to forge his own path in the NFL, and have Giants fans remember him for his own number on his back. Of course, Carter would absolutely love to have a career remotely close to Taylor's. He was a 10-time Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl champion, the 1986 league MVP and three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year over his 13 seasons in the league – all with the Giants. Taylor racked up 142 career sacks over 184 games after being taken second overall in the 1981 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
