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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nike unveils the first signature cleats for Eagles All-Pro RB Saquon Barkley
Nike unveils the first signature cleats for Eagles All-Pro RB Saquon Barkley After an All-Pro season and Madden NFL 26 cover, Nike just introduced the Nike Alpha Menace 4 Elite "Saquon Barkley' cleat Saquon Barkley is riding high and just landed another major accomplishment. After an All-Pro season and Madden NFL 26 cover, Nike just introduced the Nike Alpha Menace 4 Elite "Saquon Barkley' signature cleat for the Eagles star running back. "The metallic silvers and subtle broadcast details speak not only to Saquon's show-stopping talents, but his ability to block out the noise. " The NFL's reigning Offensive Player of the Year, Barkley, led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season. Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006). Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley's 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis' record.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Former Giant Brandon Jacobs' son shocks fans in photo towering over his Super Bowl winning dad
The apple didn't just fall far from the tree; it outgrew it. New York Giants legend Brandon Jacobs was known as one of the largest running backs ever to carry the ball on the gridiron — standing at a staggering 6 feet, 4 inches and weighing 260 pounds in his prime. However, fans couldn't believe how tiny the two-time Super Bowl champ looked in a picture of himself standing next to his gigantic 18-year-old son. Advertisement 4 Former NY Giants running back Brandon Jacobs and his son, Brayden, following his graduation ceremony from Milton High School in Georgia. 'My guy is done with High School!!' the retired running back proudly captioned a post on X Friday with a picture standing beside his 6 feet, 7 inches, 320 pounds, Brayden, following his graduation ceremony from Milton High School in Georgia. While most comments praised the recent high school grad and proud father, some couldn't help but point out how small Jacobs looked next to his son. Advertisement 'How are your kids BIGGER than you??? Great pic… proud moment,' one user questioned. 'I was like who is that short dude next to that Giant (no pun intended),' another user wrote. 'Aint no way he makes Brandon Jacobs look small..,' commented another. 4 Jacobs was known as one of the largest running backs ever to carry the ball on the gridiron — standing at a staggering 6 feet, 4 inches and weighing 260 pounds in his prime. Anthony J Causi Advertisement Some even poked some playful fun at the proud father, jokingly mistaking him for his former teammate and hard-nosed ball carrier Ahmad Bradshaw — who stood at 5 feet, 10 inches while sharing carries with Jacobs on the Giants. 'Congratulations!!! Who's the short guy on the left? Ahmad Bradshaw????' one commenter quipped. 'He makes you look like Ahmad Bradshaw,' another pointed out. While many were shocked by how large Brayden is compared to his dad, it was less surprising to find out that the 18-year-old is following in his father's footsteps. Advertisement 4 Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw of the New York Giants celebrate during the final minute against the Atlanta Falcons in their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Getty Images Brayden was a four-star offensive lineman prospect, ranked as the No. 51 prospect in the nation coming out of high school by 247Sports. In January, the talented teen signed on to play at Clemson University in the fall. Jacobs, who appeared on the Clemson football podcast '2 Right Turns' with former Broncos linebacker Keith Brooking earlier this month, said Brayden 'had 35 offers' to play elsewhere in college, but it was never in doubt he would end up a Tiger. 4 Jacobs' son signed on to play at Clemson University in the fall. 'Once he came to Clemson, it was over. He was like, 'I really like it there. I really like it there.' So [I said] OK, 'Give me your top three schools.' He was like, Clemson, LSU, Alabama and Tennessee was in it at the point, so he went top five, with South Carolina. I'm like, 'OK, so what are you thinking?' He was like, 'I think I'm going to Clemson,'' the proud father recalled. The Giants legend said he could not be prouder that his son chose to play for Clemson — despite once playing for one of the school's rivals, the University of Auburn, in 2003. Advertisement 'The thing I like about Clemson more than any other school that I've been a part of and I've seen how the recruiting process works, Clemson is the same after signing as they are before signing,' Jacobs said. 'They treat you the same. There's no difference.'
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How to Buy Chubbies NFL Collection: Shop Officially Licensed NFL Swim Trunks
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Forbes
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
2025-2026 NFL Schedule: Key Primetime Matchups Late In The Season
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ... More ball in the first quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) With the 2025-2026 NFL schedule officially revealed, so too were the dates and time slots of various marquee matchups throughout the upcoming season. Former champions such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be gracing the primetime spotlight multiple times during the calendar year. However, they are just two of many NFL organizations that feature key late season matchups that potentially can feature playoff implication. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms ... More Carrington Valentine #24 of the Green Bay Packers before scoring a third quarter touchdown during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) A rematch of last season's NFC Wild Card Game pitts the reigning super bowl champion Eagles versus the young upstart Green Bay Packers during the second week of November. The game will be Philly's first matchup following its Week 9 bye and a potential tone setter to begin the second half of its regular season. DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball and is ... More tackled by Tracy Walker III #21 of the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by) The Eagles will draw a primetime game for a second consecutive week in a matchup between the NFC's reigning top overall seed from a season ago. The projected heavyweight fight could feature major postseason positioning while also serving as a playoff preview. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Baker Mayfield #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a ... More touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by) In a matchup against two reigning division winners, Baker Mayfield gets to go against his former team in the Rams who arguably resuscitated his professional career. On the implications front, Tampa Bay and Los Angeles will likely be jockeying for important postseason positioning. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles in ... More front of linebacker Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 16, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by) Cincinnati and Baltimore meet for the first time in 2025 as the nightcap to an intriguing day of Thanksgiving football. The two AFC North rivals are division favorites this upcoming season and will likely be fighting for first-place in a crucial primetime matchup. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City ... More Chiefs celebrate after Mahomes' rushing touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by) A rematch of last season's divisional playoff matchup features two potential conference playoff factors. For Kansas City, it'll be the team's last Sunday Night Football matchup of the year. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: KhaDarel Hodge #12 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball to score ... More a game winning 45 yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Bucs and Falcons will hold its second divisional matchup between each other in Week 15 with potential division title stakes on the line. Last year, the two had an epic barnburner showdown that saw Atlanta pull away with a Week 5 36-30 victory in last year's Thursday Night Football matchup. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Kamren Kinchens #26 of the Los Angeles Rams scores a fourth ... More quarter touchdown after an interception during a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Last season, the Seahawks and Rams were in a close-knit battle for the NFC West title, before the Rams ultimately came away victorious. This year, the two will meet for the second and final time in a matchup that may decide the division.
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking the Eagles' offensive position groups ahead of the 2025 NFL draft
Ranking the Eagles' offensive position groups ahead of the 2025 NFL draft Philadelphia builds through the draft and with the first round approaching, we're ranking the Eagles offensive position groups After months of waiting, the 2025 NFL draft is here, and a loaded Eagles offense will look to replace Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers) and Mekhi Becton (Chargers), among other losses in free agency. Philadelphia is loaded on the offensive side of the football, and GM Howie Roseman could look to restock the defense with three of the first 96 picks and five selections in round five. With the first round of the draft set to begin, we're ranking the Eagles' offensive position groups from top to bottom. Offensive line The Eagles build through the trenches, and everything about this Super Bowl roster starts with the NFL's most talented and dominant offensive line. Philadelphia saw Fred Johnson depart in free agency, and has Le'Raven Clark and Jack Driscoll as free agents. The Birds signed Lane Johnson to a contract extension and inked Kendall Lamm to a one-year deal. An All-Pro, Mailata's 85.5 PFF overall grade in Week 17 led all offensive tackles and was the highest-graded offensive tackle in the NFL (95.8). Mailata led the NFL in run blocking grade (94.9), and he's second in pass blocking (91.7), according to PFF. Last season, Johnson ranked 1st among NFL RTs in PFF pass-blocking grade (88.1), pressure percentage (2.2%), and knockdown percentage (0.2%). He allowed zero sacks and 1 QB hit in 451 pass-blocking snaps. Cam Jurgens is a Pro Bowler, and Landon Dickerson is an All-Pro. Lamm and Darian Kinnard provide excellent depth. Running Back Everything starts with the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Saquon Barkley. Philadelphia signed former Packers running back A.J. Dillon to a one-year deal. The NFL's reigning Offensive Player of the Year, Barkley, led the league with a franchise record of 2,005 rushing yards, making him the ninth player in NFL history to post 2,000+ rushing yards in a season. Overall, Barkley logged the 8th-most rushing yards in league history, trailing only Eric Dickerson in 1984 (2,105), Adrian Peterson in 2012 (2,097), Jamal Lewis in 2003 (2,066), Barry Sanders in 1997 (2,053), Derrick Henry in 2020 (2,027), Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,008) and Chris Johnson in 2009 (2,006). Note: O.J. Simpson, in 1973 (2,003), was the other member of the 2,000+ yard club. Including playoffs, Barkley's 2,329 rushing yards (119 in the NFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Green Bay) are the 3rd-most in NFL single-season history, behind Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) and 1997 (2,331). He is just 148 rushing yards shy of breaking Davis' record. Dillon and Aaron Jones teamed up in Green Bay for a dynamic one-two punch, and that could happen in Philadelphia with the Eagles looking to take some of the load off of Saquon Barkley following a season in which he led the league with 2,0005 yards. Last summer, Dillon was set to enter a contract year in 2024, but he was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury and missed the entire season. Dillon was selected 62nd overall (second round) in the 2020 NFL Draft. The six-foot, 247-pound back, known as "Quadzilla" by Packers fans, has been cleared for action. Dillon averaged 15 games played per campaign in his time in Green Bay -- excluding the missed 2024 season -- but only started 11. Dillon recorded 2,186 rushing yards between 2021 and 2023. Former Clemson star running back Will Shipley will battle A.J. Dillon for the backup role behind Saquon Barkley. As a rookie, Shipley rushed 30 times for 82 yards (2.7 YPC) across 16 regular-season appearances with the Eagles in 2024. He also secured all four targets for 35 yards and compiled 173 yards as a kick returner. Shipley, a 2024 fourth-round pick, logged a 77-yard run and a score, the first of his career, on just four carries versus Washington in the NFC Championship Game. Wide Receiver The Eagles didn't add any wide receivers during the free agency process, but saw Parris Campbell sign with the Cowboys, while Britain Covey remains an unrestricted free agent. Despite missing three games due to injury, A.J. Brown led the team with 1,079 receiving yards. He also ranked 1st in receiving average (16.1) (min. 60 catches) and 3rd in receiving yards per game (83.0) (min. 13 games), behind Ja'Marr Chase (100.5) and Justin Jefferson (90.2). Jahan Dotson caught 19 of 33 targets for 216 yards in 17 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024 after being acquired in a trade from Washington. He also rushed once for 13 yards. Despite his struggles, Dotson played 649 offensive snaps during the regular season for Philadelphia, working as a No. 3 receiver behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Dotson improved with time and had his most impactful game of the season during the Eagles' win over Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, with two catches for 42 yards on three targets. The 2022 first-round pick could have an increased role for the 2025 season if Philadelphia moves on from Goedert. DeVonta Smith posted a career-high 8 TDs in the regular season and hauled in a 46-yard TD in Super Bowl LIX. During the run to the Super Bowl, he became the franchise's all-time leader in postseason receiving yards (595). Second-year players Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith will be pressured to fight off Terrace Marshall for snaps and a roster spot. Quarterback It's a team ranking of position groups, but make no mistake, Jalen Hurts is one of the best players in the NFL at his position after winning Super Bowl MVP. After watching Tanner McKee shred the Giants, Philadelphia felt comfortable entering this season with the former Stanford star as the backup quarterback. The Eagles traded Kenny Pickett to Cleveland for former UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Hurts, crowned Super Bowl LIX MVP, became just the second quarterback in Eagles history to deliver a Super Bowl to the City of Philadelphia, joining Nick Foles (Super Bowl LII MVP). According to Elias Sports, Hurts is only the seventh NFL quarterback to appear in multiple Super Bowls and win a championship in their first five seasons. The other quarterbacks who did so are Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner, and Russell Wilson. He'll enter 2025 with renewed confidence and weapons at every key position. Tight End Dallas Goedert is a star, and when he's healthy, the talented pass catcher is one of the top tight ends in the NFL. Goedert is 30 years old, and like Zach Ertz before him, the Eagles seem to be preparing for an exit strategy as they work to get younger at the position. Goedert is set to enter the final year of his deal and has no guaranteed money with his $11,810,583 salary cap hit for 2025. Last season, Goedert played in 10 games, logging 42 receptions for 496 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, and two scores. Goedert has missed 15 games since the 2022 season and has only played a full slate of games once. Philadelphia added veterans Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson in free agency. Nick Sirianni was noncommittal and obviously unsure when he responded, "He's on our team." ESPN's Tim McManus was even less optimistic, stating that "outside of him taking a pay cut, it's hard to envision Goedert returning to Philly in 2025." A player who could benefit the most from a Goedert departure, Calcaterra finished his third professional season with career highs in catches (24), yards (298), and touchdowns (one).
