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Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Rams players and coaches like the idea of competing in flag football at L.A. Olympics
Tutu Atwell played quarterback. He played receiver, and he also played on defense. Years before diminutive and speedy Atwell matured into an NFL prospect, the Rams receiver played flag football. Could anybody stop him? 'Nah, nah,' Atwell said, chuckling. So Atwell, a 2021 second-round draft pick who will earn $10 million this season, said he would be cool and fun if he got the opportunity in a few years to try out for the 2028 U.S. Olympic flag football team. Atwell echoed the feelings of Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson and other players in the league since NFL owners last week approved a resolution that would allow them to try out for flag football. The resolution limits only one player per NFL team to play for each national team in the Los Angeles Games. NFL players would compete for spots with others already playing flag football. 'It's great,' Rams coach Sean McVay said. 'If that's something that players say they want to be able to do, then I think it's a really cool experience for them to be able to be a part of while also acknowledging that, man, there are some other guys that have been doing it. 'I'm not going to pretend to understand the nuances tactically and what that game entails, but I think it's good. I think it's great.' Current flag football players might feel otherwise about an influx of NFL talent. 'This is a sport that we've played for a long time, and we feel like we are the best at it and we don't need other guys,' Darrell Doucette III, the quarterback for U.S. men's teams that have won five consecutive world championships, recently told the Washington Post. 'But we all have one goal in mind, and that's to represent our country. 'We're definitely open to all competition. If those guys come in and ball out and they're better than us, hats off to them. Go win that gold medal for our country.' Details regarding NFL players' participation in the Olympics still must be worked out by the NFL, the NFL Players Assn., the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and national governing bodies. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, one of the top passers in NFL history, grinned broadly when asked about playing flag football in the Olympics. Stafford would be 40. 'Sure,' he said, laughing. 'I mean, nobody's going to want me to, but yeah, sure. It'd be fun. I'll coach.' The Rams signed offensive lineman David Quessenberry to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Quessenberry appeared in 84 games with the Houston Texas (2017), Tennessee Titans (2018-21), Buffalo Bills (2022) and Minnesota Vikings (2023-24). The Encinitas, Calif., native was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma after being drafted in 2014 but underwent his last cancer treatment in 2017. He was the 2017 recipient of the George Halas Award, given by the Pro Football Writers of America to an NFL player, coach or staff member who succeeds in the face of adversity.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
5 things to know about new Rams OT David Quessenberry, who beat cancer early in his career
5 things to know about new Rams OT David Quessenberry, who beat cancer early in his career Quessenberry was drafted in 2013 but didn't make his NFL debut until 4 years later After letting Joe Noteboom walk in free agency, the Los Angeles Rams needed help at the swing tackle position. They appear to have found it during OTAs by signing veteran lineman David Quessenberry to a one-year deal, adding the 34-year-old to their offensive tackle group. Quesenberry will first have to make the 53-man roster but given the lack of depth behind starters Alaric Jackson and Rob Havenstein, he'll have a good chance to stick around on his fifth NFL team. Here are five things to know about the veteran tackle who last played for the Vikings in 2023 and 2024. He didn't have any scholarship offers out of high school Quessenberry went to La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, Calif., so he grew up not too far from Los Angeles. During his time there, he played tight end and wasn't exactly on the radar of colleges. He didn't have a single scholarship offer out of high school, so he walked on at San Jose State in 2008 and eventually earned a scholarship there. He was one of the top non-scholarship players in the FBS in 2012 In 2012, Quessenberry was named a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the best player in the FBS who began his career as a walk-on. It was given to Matt McGloin that year but simply being one of three finalists for the award was an accomplishment for the San Jose State lineman. He beat cancer early in his NFL career Quessenberry was a sixth-round pick by the Texans in 2013 but he didn't see the field until his fifth season in the NFL. That's because he suffered a season-ending foot injury in September of his rookie year and then in the summer of 2014, he was diagnosed with a "very rare and very aggressive" form of Lymphoma. He began chemotherapy right away and then got radiation treatment for six months. In February of 2015, the cancer went into remission. He finished his treatment in April of 2017, officially winning his battle with cancer. Quessenberry made his NFL debut in December of 2017 after being promoted from the Texans' practice squad, marking his first game as a pro since being drafted four-plus years earlier. He won the 2017 George Halas Award for overcoming adversity After making his way back from months of treatment and a multi-year absence due to Lymphoma, the NFL recognized Quessenberry's perseverance by naming him the George Halas Award recipient, which goes to the player, coach and staff member who overcomes the most adversity in a given year. He's 1 of 3 brothers to make it to the NFL Quessenberry isn't the only member of his family to reach the NFL. His brother Scott was a fifth-round pick in 2018, landing with the Chargers as the 155th overall pick. His other brother, Paul, signed with the Patriots as an undrafted rookie in 2020 after serving five years in the Marine Corps. He also had a stint with the Texans from 2021-2022. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Joe Burrow wins award as Bengals start OTAs
Joe Burrow wins award as Bengals start OTAs Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was with his team on Tuesday as OTAs got started. He was also winning awards in the process. Burrow was voted the 2025 George Halas Award winner by the PFWA, an honor presented annually to a player, coach, or other individual who overcomes the most adversity. RELATED: Shemar Stewart's contract beef with Bengals revealed in report Thematically, it follows Burrow's triumph of reeling in his second NFL Comeback Player of the Year award this year after his return from injury to throw for 4,918 yards and 43 scores. From a Bengals franchise perspective, Burrow joins Tim Krumrie (1990) and Mike Zimmer (2010) as winners of the award. RELATED: Bengals takeaways and thoughts on Jermaine Burton, contract drama
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Burrow wins PFWA's George Halas Award
The Pro Football Writers of America announced Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as the winner of the 2025 George Halas Award. The award is given annually to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Burrow injured his wrist in 2023, missing the final seven games after undergoing surgery. Advertisement He returned in time to start the 2024 season and led the NFL in passing attempts (652), completions (460), passing yards (4,918) and touchdown passes (43). Burrow earned comeback player of the year. The Halas Award is name for George Halas, a charter member (1963) of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who was associated with the Bears and NFL from their inception in 1920 until his death in 1983 as an owner, manager, player and promoter. Halas won 324 games and six NFL titles in 40 seasons as a coach. Burrow, the 57th Halas Award winner, is the third member of the Bengals franchise to receive the honor from the PFWA. Tim Krumrie (1990) and Mike Zimmer (2010) were Bengals who previously won the award. Other 2025 finalists for the Halas Award were Browns running back Nick Chubb, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins.
NBC Sports
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Joe Burrow wins PFWA's George Halas Award
The Pro Football Writers of America announced Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as the winner of the 2025 George Halas Award. The award is given annually to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Burrow injured his wrist in 2023, missing the final seven games after undergoing surgery. He returned in time to start the 2024 season and led the NFL in passing attempts (652), completions (460), passing yards (4,918) and touchdown passes (43). Burrow earned comeback player of the year. The Halas Award is name for George Halas, a charter member (1963) of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who was associated with the Bears and NFL from their inception in 1920 until his death in 1983 as an owner, manager, player and promoter. Halas won 324 games and six NFL titles in 40 seasons as a coach. Burrow, the 57th Halas Award winner, is the third member of the Bengals franchise to receive the honor from the PFWA. Tim Krumrie (1990) and Mike Zimmer (2010) were Bengals who previously won the award. Other 2025 finalists for the Halas Award were Browns running back Nick Chubb, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins.
