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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rams Make Big Aaron Donald Announcement Before 2025 Season
Rams Make Big Aaron Donald Announcement Before 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Throughout their storied history, the Los Angeles Rams have been the home to a number of amazing players, but few are as recognizable as former defensive lineman Aaron Donald. After 10 years, he made a significant mark on the franchise, and on Tuesday, the team announced they'd be honoring his legacy during their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 23 at SoFi Stadium. This will include a halftime recognition ceremony, as well as a limited-edition bobblehead giveaway, handed out to the first 60,000 fans in attendance. "Aaron Donald is one of the greatest Rams of all time and we can't wait to come together with our fans to thank him for everything he's done for our organization, our city and our game," Rams General Manager Les Snead said via the team's official website. "It will be an honor to recognize Aaron on the very field where he sealed our Super Bowl win." It's certainly well deserved because from 2014 to 2023, Donald was named to 10 Pro Bowls, earned First-Team All-Pro eight times, won AP Defensive Player of the Year three times and helped win one Super Bowl. All of those accolades are backed by 543 tackles, 111 sacks, 176 tackles for loss, 258 pressures (recorded since 2018), 260 quarterback hits, 24 forced fumbles, 21 pass deflections and seven fumble recoveries. Of course, there's no doubt he lived up to the high expectations he held coming into the league after the Rams selected him in the first round with pick No. 13 in the 2014 NFL Draft. This certainly won't be the last time Donald earns such a high honor either, as he will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2029, where there's a very strong chance he will be a first-ballot story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Baltimore Ravens Land Two Tight Ends in NFL Top 10
Baltimore Ravens Land Two Tight Ends in NFL Top 10 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Baltimore Ravens boast an incredible tight end room. Mark Andrews will enter his eighth season in the league after the Ravens selected him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. Advertisement Isaiah Likely will play his fourth season in the league after the Ravens took him in the fourth round in 2022. And they've been an incredible tandem when available. That's why Pro Football Focus named them both in the top 10 of their top tight ends in the NFL ahead of the 2025 season. 4. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens "While the final impression Andrews left in last season's playoffs was not good, he remains one of the best tight ends in the NFL when healthy. Andrews entered the NFL and shined in a limited role as a rookie and has not posted a sub-80.0 regular-season PFF overall grade since." 9. Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens "With Mark Andrews struggling to return from injury at the beginning of the 2024 season, Likely stepped up to provide a security blanket for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense. As Andrews worked his way to 100%, Likely became less of a focal point but still showcased true top-tier skills and talent at the position, earning a career-high 77.0 PFF receiving grade in 2024." Advertisement Andrews is a three-time Pro Bowler and has been named First-Team All-Pro once. Likely hasn't had any of those honors yet, but is certainly due. Andrews has registered 5,530 yards over his career with 436 catches and 51 touchdowns. He posted a career-best 1,361 yards on 107 catches in 2021 with nine scores. Likely has tallied 1,261 yards on 108 receptions and 14 touchdowns across three seasons and 49 games with 19 starts. They're a dangerous tandem, and that's why they're both recognized in the top 10. Related: Ravens' Lamar Jackson Predicted To Sign $70 Million Per Year Contract Related: 'Remarkably Consistent' Ravens Dubbed Second-Most Complete Team This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears to sign OL Joe Thuney to 2-year contract extension
Bears to sign OL Joe Thuney to 2-year contract extension The Chicago Bears are making sure they don't lose their recently acquired All-Pro guard to free agency next offseason. The Bears and guard Joe Thuney have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to his agent Mike McCartney NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the deal is worth $17.5 million per year, and Thuney will make $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million full guaranteed at signing. The move effectively keeps the Bears' new interior trio of Thuney, center Drew Dalman, and guard Jonah Jackson together for the next couple of seasons. Thuney was acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick one week before free agency opened. The 32-year-old guard has become one of the best players at his position, winning four Super Bowls while with the Chiefs and the New England Patriots. Thuney has been named to the Pro Bowl three times during his career and was named First-Team All-Pro twice, both coming in the last two years. General manager Ryan Poles hasn't been shy about his desire to sign Thuney to an extension and it finally came to fruition. It also ensures Thuney isn't just a one-year rental, and the Bears can comfortably count on him to be their starting left guard for the foreseeable future, which should be music to quarterback Caleb Williams' ears. This is the third contract extension for Poles this offseason. He also signed cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J. Edwards to multi-year extensions. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Micah Parsons distances himself from Cowboys amid extension deadlock, says it's ‘extremely important' before training camp
Micah Parsons sends strong message to Cowboys, says contract extension must be done before training camp (Credit: Imagn Images) As training camp approaches, Micah Parsons has made one thing crystal clear—he doesn't want to wait until the last minute to ink his next contract. The Dallas Cowboys ' defensive phenom has already proven himself to be among the NFL's elite, and now, he's pressing the front office to act swiftly to avoid disruptions heading into what could be a defining season. Micah Parsons puts Cowboys on notice, won't hit the field without a new deal Speaking candidly with reporters, Micah Parsons shared his concerns about delayed contract resolutions affecting performance. "You really see a lot of players struggle when guys aren't participating in camp and they get off to a slow start," Parsons elaborated, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. "I don't want to get off to a slow start. I want to hit the ground running, establish ourselves in this league, get some wins early in the season and be in rhythm. It's extremely important for me to get going and lead these guys." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Women Ever Paperela Undo That sense of urgency isn't without reason. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the former No. 12 overall pick has already achieved what most veterans only dream of—four straight seasons with double-digit sacks, two First-Team All-Pro honors, four Pro Bowl appearances, and the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year award. With a resume that impressive, it's no surprise that his camp is seeking a deal that reflects his generational talent. From the Cowboys' perspective, waiting could prove costly. With each passing month, the market value for elite pass-rushers only climbs. Myles Garrett's recent blockbuster deal with the Browns, which nets him $40 million per year with $123.5 million in guarantees, offers a potential benchmark. If Dallas stalls, Parsons' price tag could surge beyond even that. Owner Jerry Jones recently expressed optimism, saying negotiations are 'close enough' to get a deal done. But that sentiment wasn't echoed entirely by his son and COO, Stephen Jones. 'If we could sign Micah to a number we wanted to sign him to, we'd do it right now,' Stephen admitted. 'But right now, there's a difference in what we feel is the right number, and what he feels like is the right number.' Despite the contractual limbo, Parsons remains committed to the team. He's expected to be present at The Star in Frisco for offseason workouts, even if his contract remains unsigned. That level of dedication speaks volumes about his leadership and hunger to win. In 2024, Parsons posted 43 tackles, 12 sacks, and two forced fumbles—further solidifying his reputation as the most disruptive force on the Cowboys' defense. Alongside Reggie White, he is one of only two players in NFL history to notch 12 or more sacks in each of their first four seasons. While there's no official word on what's causing the delay—rumors suggest a lack of direct involvement from agent David Mulugheta—the Cowboys cannot afford to let this slip. Letting a player of Parsons' caliber reach free agency would not only be a tactical blunder but could also tarnish the franchise's long-term competitiveness. Simply put, the clock is ticking. Dallas has its cornerstone. Now, it just needs to lock him down. Also Read: Jalen Hurts shuts down 'face of NFL' talk after Super Bowl 59 win with calm confidence Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
The best Bears draft pick from every year since 2015
The best Bears draft pick from every year since 2015 The 2025 NFL Draft begins in less than a week, and the Chicago Bears will look to find impactful players who can help improve the roster now and in the future. Armed with seven picks in total, including No. 10 overall, general manager Ryan Poles will attempt to load up the roster with players at key positions as the Bears usher in a new era under head coach Ben Johnson. As is always the case with the draft, not every pick will be a hit. Some players will come and go without making much of an impact, but others could leave a lasting legacy, whether they are multi-year Pro Bowl talents or simply quality starters. Every draft class has a standout player, and while we're still quite a ways away from finding out who that is from the 2025 group, we're going back in time to find out who stood out from previous drafts. Here are our picks for the best selections from every Bears draft dating back to 2015: 2015: DT Eddie Goldman Second round, pick No. 39 When the late great Dick Butkus took the stage in Chicago to announce the Bears' second-round selection of Eddie Goldman in 2015, he said, "I like this" before revealing the name. Butkus was onto something. Goldman was the first hit of the Ryan Pace era and became a building block for an excellent defense that would be built over the next few seasons. Goldman was an excellent run stuffer and anchored the middle of the defensive line for half a decade. Despite a rocky ending in Chicago, Goldman was a solid selection and easily the best in 2015. 2016: OL Cody Whitehair Second round, pick No. 56 It's tough to decide between edge rusher Leonard Floyd and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair, but I'm going with the latter simply because Floyd's best seasons came after he left Chicago. The Bears found a dependable interior lineman with Whitehair, who started 118 games across eight seasons. He earned one Pro Bowl nod and was one of the better interior protectors until 2022, when his play began to diminish. 2017: S Eddie Jackson Fourth round, pick No. 112 The final few seasons of Eddie Jackson's career in Chicago may have left some Bears fans with a sour taste in their mouths, but there's no denying what the ball-hawking safety could do early on. Jackson earned Pro Bowl honors in 2018 and 2019 as well as First-Team All-Pro in 2018. He changed games with how he was able to create takeaways and solidified the safety position in Chicago, a task that wasn't easy to do prior to his arrival. 2018: LB Roquan Smith First round, pick No. 8 Roquan Smith was on his way to becoming the next great linebacker in Bears history. The former first-round pick did it all during his four and a half seasons in Chicago. Smith was a tackling machine, averaging 95 solo tackles per season, while also getting after the quarterback and creating turnovers. Due to a contract impasse, Smith was traded to the Baltimore Ravens in 2022, where he continues to shine. Had he remained in Chicago, Smith would be inching closer and closer to legends like Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, and Brian Urlacher. 2019: RB David Montgomery Third round, pick No. 73 Thanks to the blockbuster trade that landed Khalil Mack a year prior, the Bears didn't pick until the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Even then, they still needed to trade up to land their guy. Running back David Montgomery was easily the best selection from this draft, even if he never became the franchise bell cow that many imagined he could be. Montgomery only broke 1,000 yards once as a Bear, but he was a consistent runner that bounced off tacklers. Montgomery took his game to another level when he signed with the Detroit Lions in 2023. 2020: CB Jaylon Johnson Second round, pick No. 50 Despite not having a first-round pick for the second year in a row, the Bears 2020 draft class was loaded, and it seems to look better and better as the years go on. Cole Kmet and Darnell Mooney are quality starters, but Jaylon Johnson has become an elite player at his position in recent years. Johnson is one of the NFC's top cornerbacks, earning Pro Bowl honors in each of the last two seasons. He's a lockdown defender who has allowed just four touchdowns on 114 targets since 2023 and is still in his mid-twenties. 2021: QB Justin Fields First round, pick No. 11 The 2021 Bears draft class is a difficult one to evaluate because, entering Year 5, their top two picks still seem to have potential but have not lived up to expectations for various reasons. Quarterback Justin Fields gets the slight nod over guard Teven Jenkins for his sensational playmaking ability that set multiple records while with the Bears. He was inconsistent as a passer but electric as a runner and scrambler. Jenkins, meanwhile, couldn't stay on the field due to injuries. 2022: CB Kyler Gordon Second round, pick No. 39 In his first year as Bears general manager, Ryan Poles did what his predecessors could not: hit on his first draft pick. Kyler Gordon has steadily developed into one of the better nickel cornerbacks in the NFL thanks to his innate ability to make plays at and near the line of scrimmage. Gordon is a versatile defender who needs to be accounted for when on the field. The Bears recently extended Gordon, proving that he's still scratching the surface of his potential. 2023: OT Darnell Wright First round, pick No. 10 Poles may get flack for passing up the chance to draft Jalen Carter in favor of Darnell Wright, but it was still his best selection of the draft. The right tackle has become an anchor on the offensive line and has started every game during his first two years in the league. Wright is still ascending, but he already looks like one of the best linemen from his class and should benefit from the additions the Bears made at guard and center. 2024: QB Caleb Williams First round, pick No. 1 Caleb Williams wasn't perfect in Year 1, but at this point, the former No. 1 overall pick is the best in the Bears' class. Williams broke every single team rookie passing record and became the first quarterback in Bears history to pass for at least 3,500 yards, 20 touchdowns, and fewer than 10 interceptions. The hope is that Williams thrives with new coach Ben Johnson in Year 2 and takes a massive step in his development. If that happens, though, perhaps Rome Odunze has his own breakout campaign and takes this spot next offseason.
