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Associated Press
a few seconds ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen announced Friday that his 7-year-old son, Wesley, is recovering from cancer. Hines-Allen and his wife, Kaitlyn, provided the news in a three-minute video released on social media. They said the diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia came after Wesley spiked a fever and started bleeding from a tooth days before last year's season finale, which Hines-Allen missed for personal reasons. 'It just kind of like hit me, and then nothing else mattered after that,' Hines-Allen said in the video. Wesley underwent chemotherapy for six months. He has a few treatments remaining before he gets to ring the bell next month at Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville. 'Wesley is doing great,' Kaitlyn said in the video. 'He's swimming every day. He's running around. He's playing sports.' Added Hines-Allen: 'He's got back to being the big brother that he is.' Hines-Allen and his wife also announced Friday that their nonprofit foundation, Four One For All, will launch a season-long campaign called 'Four One For Hope' to give back to four cancer-focused non-profits each month of the NFL regular season. Money raised will go to Nemours Children's Hospital in September, the American Cancer Society in October, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville in October and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation in December. 'Our goal is to ensure that families going through something similar feel the same level of love and support as we did,' Hines-Allen said in a statement. Hines-Allen is a two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher who has 53 career sacks in six seasons in Jacksonville, two shy of the franchise record held by Tony Brackens. He signed a five-year, $141.25 million contract that included $76.5 million fully guaranteed before the 2024 season. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
32 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jaguars' Travis Hunter says he'll eventually play both sides in same practice, two-way doubters make him smile
Travis Hunter has a smile that's as wide as his catch radius. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner flashes it whenever someone doubts he can be a two-way star in the NFL like he was at Colorado. "It actually makes me smile," the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie wide receiver and cornerback told reporters Friday at training camp. "They don't know what to say. So they just going to keep hating." The new Jaguars regime, on the other hand, is completely sold. General manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Cohen — both in their 30s and rookies in their respective positions as well — traded up to acquire Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. Jacksonville has fully embraced Hunter's alien-like endurance and breathtaking athletic ability. When Hunter signed his rookie contract, the franchise's social media account even posted the news twice: once for him as a wide receiver and once for him as a defensive back. Hunter was clear in his pre-draft process that he wanted to play both sides of the ball in the NFL, even suggesting this spring that he'd quit football if the team that drafted him told him to pick one position. Through three practices of training camp, the Jaguars are taking an interesting approach to acclimating the West Palm Beach, Florida, native to Jacksonville's offensive and defensive schemes. Cohen, formerly the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, said Wednesday that Hunter will "flip-flop" between offense and defense throughout camp. The first two practices of camp, he wore Jaguars teal and practiced with the offense. Friday, however, Hunter threw on a white practice jersey and worked with Jacksonville's defense. It's a change of pace from Colorado, where he said he played on both sides of the ball every practice. But a confident-not-cocky Hunter likes and appreciates the alteration. "I need to be able to process everything fast, quick," he said Friday. "When I'm on defense, if the offense changes their strength, I got to know what I'm doing right away. And if the offense changes the play, I got to know what I'm doing right away. "So I like that we starting off slow, getting me adjusted, making sure I know where I need to be on one side of the ball each day, and then it'll all come together." Eventually, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound 22-year-old will play both offense and defense in the same practice. "I just have to get to that point to where I understand both sides immediately," Hunter said, referencing the two separate Jaguars languages — er, playbooks — he has to master. He proved bilingual at Colorado, where he amassed a total of 1,529 offensive and defensive snaps in 13 games last year, according to Pro Football Focus. Per PFF, in 2024, Hunter played 753 snaps on offense, 776 on defense and 23 more on special teams. Along the way, he caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also ran for another score. At cornerback, he recorded 36 tackles and four interceptions as well as a forced fumble that clinched an overtime victory against Baylor in Week 4. Hunter explained Friday that playing two ways is harder mentally than it is physically, at least for him. Like at Colorado, he has a "super-organized" schedule that he goes over with his Jaguars coaching staff and that he has posted up in his locker so he knows where to be at all times. He admitted that in the meeting room, he has to flip a switch in his head. "It's a switch that you got to flip because the terms are different, and there's different plays. There's different formations that the defense calls a different thing from what the offense call it. "So in the meeting room, yes [I have to flip a switch], but when I hit the field, it's all the same to me. I just go to work." That's when Hunter gets the opportunity to prove the doubters wrong, and smile some more while he's at it.
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
49ers Drawing Attention From Notable Free Agent Wide Receiver
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. With training camp underway, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping to make a run back to Super Bowl contention. After missing the playoffs last season and being plagued by injuries, the 49ers want to emulate their success from two years ago when they made a run to the big game. Unfortunately, in that Super Bowl, San Francisco was unable to defeat Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. One of the big questions the 49ers are facing comes at the wide receiver position. Gabe Davis #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. Gabe Davis #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. Photo byDeebo Samuel was one of the big offseason subtractions. San Francisco traded him in a big move to the Washington Commanders. Read more: Colts' Anthony Richardson Under Fire After Training Camp Blunder Left on the roster are Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, and Demarcus Robinson as the top four options. While the 49ers have good players at the position, Aiyuk is still working his way back from a torn ACL and they don't have a lot of depth. To that end, it's possible that John Lynch could consider making a move to bring another wide receiver in. One name has shown interest in signing with San Francisco. Former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis has been open about his interest in the 49ers. During an appearance on the "Up & Adams Show," Davis spoke out about San Francisco. "San Fran is definitely a spot I'm looking at," Davis said. "Shanahan's the man. He knows how to call an offense. They just got a lot of great weapons around there... Definitely a team that interests me because I like to be around great players." Read more: Browns Defender Shockingly Decides to Retire During Training Camp Last season with the Jaguars, Davis played in 10 games. He caught 20 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Back in 2023 with the Bills, however, he racked up 45 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns. Davis has always been known as a deep threat. With Brock Purdy under center, he could be a big-time addition for the 49ers. Adding another big-play threat could be what takes the offense to the next step. Bringing in more quality weapons for a franchise quarterback like Purdy is always a wise decision. Davis is clearly interested in the opportunity. Lynch should seriously consider it. For more San Francisco 49ers and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Jaguars' Travis Hunter Sends Blunt Message to Doubters
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Jacksonville Jaguars made an extremely aggressive move in the 2025 NFL Draft. Showing an urgency to win, the Jaguars made a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns to acquire the No. 2 overall pick. With that selection, the team drafted former Colorado standout Travis Hunter. Hunter was the best player in college football last season. He won the Heisman Trophy for his efforts and was immediately talked about as a generational player. Part of the reason for that discussion occurring was due to his ability to play both wide receiver and cornerback at an elite level. Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during a NFL Organized Team Activities (OTAs) offseason practice at Miller Electric Center on June 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on during a NFL Organized Team Activities (OTAs) offseason practice at Miller Electric Center on June 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo byHeading into his rookie season, Hunter will look to continue playing both sides of the ball. Read more: Steelers Teammate Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers While there are few who would argue against the immense talent that Hunter possesses, there are some who doubt his ability to translate his game to the NFL. Hunter is not letting those doubters bother him. With training camp now underway, Hunter spoke out with a strong message to his doubters and critics. "I'm gonna just be quiet and go to work," Hunter said. "They don't know what to say so they're just gonna keep hating." During the 2024 college football season with the Buffaloes, Hunter played in 13 games. He continued his high level of play on both offense and defense. As a wide receiver, Hunter racked up 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, he totaled 36 tackles, four interceptions, a forced fumble, and 11 defended passes. Liam Coen, the first-year head coach in Jacksonville, spoke out about his plan for his dynamic dual-threat rookie. "You want to give him a couple days offense, a couple days defense, and then give him an opportunity to go flip-flop within the same practice and then that will kind of become the norm," Coen said. "Every moment, every minute that he is in the building, it is accounted for and trying to make sure that we maximize his time, our time so that we can ultimately get the best outcome." Read more: Browns Defender Shockingly Decides to Retire During Training Camp Throughout the course of the 2025 NFL season, Hunter will be a major topic of conversation around the league. He has elite potential, but still needs to prove some of his doubters wrong. He'll simply use that as extra motivation to step up and play to the absolute best of his ability. For more Jacksonville Jaguars and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
20 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Buccaneers training camp notebook, Day 2: All units play with confidence
The Bucs roster has reported to Tampa Bay, and as a result, they have started their journey into the 2025 season. It starts at home in Tampa Bay, but they hope it ends on the road in Santa Clara, where they have a chance to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in five years. Todd Bowles and Jason Licht have returned, both with contract extensions. Liam Coen is no longer part of the coaching staff, having left to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his place is Josh Grizzard, who has been promoted from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator. All in all, the coaching staff remains essentially unchanged, just as the roster does, which means there is some continuity. The second day of training camp has wrapped, though, for the team, and there is a lot to break down. We did our best to decide what was worth sharing and discussing, as a lot happened, we narrowed it down to three key points. Of course, we rounded up some quick hitters as well for your enjoyment. Rookies standout on both sides of the ball The biggest rookies in the Bucs' 2025 NFL Draft class are wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and cornerback Benjamin Morrison. Both came into camps with questions, albeit different types, that they had to answer for both the coaches and fans during training camp. In two days, things are already looking up for the pair, and they may end up being the best one-two punch of the class, regardless of team. Emeka Egbuke stole the show with a nice catch in the back of the endzone, where he showcased body control and awareness. He is going to work his way very nicely into the good graces of Baker Mayfield while Chris Godwin Jr. is rehabbing his ankle injury. Look for him to get peppered with targets throughout camp and the preseason. On the other side of the ball, Benjamin Morrison finally made his debut with the Bucs after missing OTAs and minicamp due to his rehab from a hip injury. Questions around his hip caused him to fall down the NFL Draft, and he made it to the Bucs in round two. If he had been healthy, he would have been a top ten pick most likely. Now, healthy and playing for the Bucs, Morrison showcased himself in man and zone coverage assignments on Thursday and impressed during both. Charlie Heck has the full support of the offense Keeping your franchise quarterback safe is a team's most important priority. In the case of the Buccaneers, they will be without their franchise tackle, Tristan Wirfs, for an undetermined amount of time. In his place, the team has backup Charlie Heck, who signed with the team this offseason, set to start. Todd Bowles hinted at the Bucs perhaps adding to their tackle group during his media session today, but nothing seems imminent. They did have former Seahawks tackle George Fant in for a workout, but no deal was made at the time. For the time being, though, Baker Mayfield is behind his new blindside protector, telling the media, ". . .We trust Charlie [Heck]. He's here for a reason, so still trying to instill a faith in him that he's more than capable of doing his job at the left tackle spot. . ." Haason Reddick has backup on the team Haason Reddick arrived in Tampa Bay with a certain amount of baggage following him from his 2024 season with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. He held out all offseason for a new contract and it led to him being traded and then playing like a shell of his former All-Pro self. Now, in Tampa Bay with a one-year prove-it deal signed, Reddick is ready to start over, and his teammates are taking notice. Baker Mayfield talked about the new Bucs edge rusher during his media session when he was asked how he was fitting in. Mayfield explained, "I think he fits right in as a guy. People wanted to put some labels on him for whatever happened in the past. He's extremely hungry, got a little chip on his shoulder. I think this building as a whole appreciates that. We understand what type of talent we are getting out of him. The veteran leadership he brings as well, just adds on to that." Getting the seal of approval from your team's veteran leader is always a help. During minicamp, when Reddick arrived, the former Temple Owl shared he was working with fellow edge Yaya Diaby, and they were working in tandem on edge moves and making each other better. It is early, but all signs are pointing to Reddick fitting right in with the pewter. Quick hitters
