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New York Post
4 hours ago
- General
- New York Post
Vikings legend Jim Marshall dead at 87 after ‘lengthy hospitalization'
Minnesota Vikings legend Jim Marshall died Tuesday after a 'lengthy hospitalization,' the team announced. He was 87. Known as 'The Captain,' Marshall joined the Vikings in their inaugural season in 1961 after being traded to Minnesota from the Browns after his rookie season. The defensive end would then play 270 straight games over 19 seasons with the Vikings, setting an NFL record that stood for three decades until quarterback Brett Favre broke it in 2009. 3 Jim Marshall pictured in his Vikings uniform in 1964. New York Post Never missing a game, Marshall was a headliner among Minnesota's iconic 'Purple People Eaters' defense. 'The entire Minnesota Vikings organization is mourning the loss of Jim Marshall. No player in Vikings history lived the ideals of toughness, camaraderie and passion more than the all-time iron man,' said Vikings president Mark Wilf, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and the Wilf family ownership group in a statement. 3 Jim Marshall (left) sits on the Vikings bench alongside fellow defensive linemen Carl Eller (middle) and Alan Page (right).'A cornerstone of the franchise from the beginning, Captain Jim's unmatched durability and quiet leadership earned the respect of teammates and opponents throughout his 20-year career.' Marshall was a team captain for 14 seasons, a two-time Pro Bowler and played in all four of the franchise's Super Bowl appearances. He won an NFL Championship in 1969 in the final season before the NFL-AFL merger in 1970. 3 Jim Marshall pictured in 2018. Star Tribune via Getty Images While sacks were not an official statistic throughout Marshall's 20 years in the league, Pro Football Reference credited him for 130.5 sacks, which ranked third at the time of his retirement and would currently tie him at 22nd in league history. 'Jim led by example, and there was no finer example for others to follow,' the Wilf family continued in their statement. 'His impact on the Vikings was felt long after he left the field. Jim will always be remembered as a tremendous player and person. Our hearts are with his wife, Susan, and all of Jim's loved ones.'
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vikings great Jim Marshall dies at 87
Minnesota Vikings great Jim Marshall, an ironman who started 270 consecutive games and played 20 seasons, died Tuesday. He was 87. A defensive lineman on the legendary "Purple People Eaters" front four, Marshall holds the NFL record for most seasons played by a defender. He started 270 consecutive games for the Vikings from 1961-79. "The entire Minnesota Vikings organization is mourning the loss of Jim Marshall," the Vikings said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. "No player in Vikings history lived the ideals of toughness, camaraderie and passion more than the all-time iron man. A cornerstone of the franchise from the beginning, Captain Jim's unmatched durability and quiet leadership earned the respect of teammates and opponents throughout his 20-year career. Jim led by example, and there was no finer example for others to follow. His impact on the Vikings was felt long after he left the field. Jim will always be remembered as a tremendous player and person. Our hearts are with his wife, Susan, and all of Jim's loved ones." Marshall's No. 70 was retired by the Vikings. He is credited with 130.5 sacks tied for 22nd since the league made sacks an official statistic in 1960 and 30 fumble recoveries. That includes the infamous "he's going the wrong way" scoop of a Billy Kilmer fumble before he sprinted 66 yards and unwittingly ended in his own end zone resulting in a safety for the 49ers. A constant on a defense that included Pro Football Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller, Marshall played at Ohio State and was drafted by Cleveland. He was acquired from the Browns one year after the Minnesota franchise was established in 1960. At the time of his retirement in 1979, Marshall had played in every game in the history of the team. He was part of the 1969 NFL Championship team and played in all four of the Vikings' Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s. Selected to two Pro Bowls , Marshall was a second-team All-Pro three times . Field Level Media
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NFL games today: 2025 NFL schedule release pending
The 2024 NFL schedule has now been completed. Check below for other key details from this past season. NFL games today: Offseason There is no NFL game today. Super Bowl LIX was on February 9 and saw the Philadelphia Eagles win their third NFL Championship when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 40-22. Advertisement The 2025 NFL schedule kicks off with the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, September 4 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Related: Redrafting the 2024 NFL Draft Also Read:: 2025 NFL QB Rankings: Who's No. 1 after the NFL Draft? 2025 NFL schedule When does the NFL schedule come out? The 2025 NFL schedule will be released on May 14. What channel are NFL games on? NFL games are on Fox, CBS Sports, NBC, Amazon, ESPN, Netflix and ABC. How many NFL games today will be on Peacock this year? It starts with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers on September 6 from Brazil. How many weeks are there in the 2024 NFL schedule? There are 18 weeks on the 2024 NFL schedule, with each team playing 17 games and receiving one bye week. When does the 2024 NFL season start? The 2024 regular season NFL schedule will kick off on September 5 with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens. Advertisement Related: NFL Q&A: Super Bowl LVIII start time, channel, date, and the halftime show When do NFL training camps start? The first day of OTAs, or offseason training activities, begins on May 22. June 6 is the start of mandatory minicamps. The majority of training camps this summer begin on July 27. Stay tuned for Sportsnaut's training camp coverage, covering the bases for all 32 teams this summer. How many weeks are in a regular NFL season? The NFL has been playing 18 weeks since the regular season expanded from 16 games to 17 games in 2021. With each team getting a week off, or a bye week, all 32 franchises have an 18-week schedule, not counting the playoffs. NFL International Games 2024 NFL: AFC Divisional Round-Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs Here is the full NFL International series schedule for the 2024 season. Date Game Location Country Sep. 6 Packers @ Eagles Corinthians Arena Brazil Oct.6 Jets @ Vikings Tottenham Hotspur Stadium United Kingdom Oct.13 Jaguars @ Bears Tottenham Hotspur Stadium United Kingdom Oct. 20 Patriots @ Jaguars Wembley Stadium United Kingdom Nov. 10 Giants @ Panthers Allianz Arena Germany Just like in 2023, there will be a total of five matchups on the NFL games today scheduled outside of the United States in 2024. Three of them will occur in London with one in Germany and one in Brazil. Advertisement Also Read:: 5 Best Super Bowl QB performances in NFL history, from Troy Aikman to Joe Montana How can I watch the NFL playoffs? Spectators looking to watch the NFL playoffs have a few options. They can watch from the channel directly on their TV or use various streaming options, including NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube TV. This means any live streaming service that carries typical channels like CBS, FOX, ESPN/ABC, and NBC will still work in the postseason too. How can I watch all the NFL games? The best way to watch all NFL games this season is by signing up for YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket program. Viewers will have access to all non-local broadcasts that aren't exclusively carried elsewhere.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Green Bay's full proposal to ban Eagles' tush push has been revealed
Green Bay's full proposal to ban Eagles' tush push has been revealed As we near a decision on the Eagles tush push, here's a reminder of what the Packers have proposed. Old school NFL aficionados who have long complained that 'the game has gotten soft' are, no doubt, having a hard time sitting still over this one. How did we get here? The Philadelphia Eagles have come under fire for several seasons for running a quarterback sneak. A quarterback sneak! No, technically, that isn't incorrect. Philly has drawn the ire of much of the football universe simply because they run a play that every team can call, and they do so better than everyone else. 'This isn't a football play'. That's one of the many excuses that have been offered, but again, it's a quarterback sneak. It has been in so many offensive playbooks for decades Perhaps you have heard the stories. Recently, the Green Bay Packers tried to anonymously file a proposal to ban the play, but this is the social media age. How can one do anything without everyone noticing? As we move towards the end of May and a decision, owners will again meet to determine the Brotherly Shove's fate. Here's the Green Bay Packers' proposal that they offered asking to ban the Eagles' Tush Push. It's almost go time. NFL owners will meet in Minneapolis, and sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday, they will vote on a proposal to ban the Eagles' Tush Push play. Ahead of that, NFL insider Dianna Russini shared the full language of Green Bay's proposal. Two aspects of this are comical. First, this decision was made to offer this proposal almost immediately after The Pack lost in the Wild Card Round to the Philadelphia Eagles this past January. Second, it's interesting that Green Bay is the asking team, given their history. Who remembers or has heard of the Ice Bowl on New Year's Eve of 1967? The Ice Bowl was one of The Pack's most famous games. With the NFL Championship on the line, Bart Starr plunged head first into the end zone to assure the Cheeseheads glory. No Eagles fan would be disappointed by the result. After all, the Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys on that day. This is only mentioned because the play that Starr ran is familiar. Does anyone remember what it was? If you answered by saying 'The quarterback sneak', give yourself a gold star. Say what you will. Some say that jealousy or hurt feelings aren't the reason for the outcry to ban one of Philly's most dominant offensive plays. They say we are here because this issue involves the desire for player safety and is an attempt to prevent rampant injuries. Hmmm... That's interesting... Players run the risk of being injured on every play, and truthfully, it's hard to recall players being injured during the Brotherly Shove. Sure, we could count Chris Jones' neck issue during the most recent Super Bowl, and truth be told, no one wishes injury on anyone. Still, some things will never change. Every coin still has two sides. That being said, we also could argue that, had he lined up properly instead of turning his body sideways at a weird and awkward angle, he probably wouldn't have gotten injured. Then again, none of that matters now. Most theories suggest the Brotherly Shove will be banned this week, and while that may seem like a setback, it isn't. Philly need only use this as motivation.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Factors that could make the Eagles vs. Packers clash a more emotional affair than normal
And, just like that, four dates on the Philadelphia Eagles' 18-week, 17-game grind have been revealed. The Dallas Cowboys get all of the Week 1 smoke. They have a new coach. They visit Lincoln Financial Field on a night when the Super Bowl banner drops. That's a bad draw for the so-called 'America's Team'. We've also learned that one of two annual clashes with the Washington Commanders will occur in Week 16. This one will be on the road. Advertisement The Chicago Bears are the opponent on Black Friday. Another game worth circling is a Monday Night Football affair. How about an Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers grudge match? The Eagles' Week 10 showdown with the Green Bay Packers could be one of the most heated in the all-time series. Some strange parallels can be identified between the Eagles and Packers. There are so many dots that can be connected. Some are more significant. Reggie White's signing by 'The Pack' comes to mind. So does Philly's 1960 NFL Championship win over the Cheeseheads. That one doubles as the lone blemish on Vince Lombardi's postseason resume. Advertisement Does '4th and 26' even need to be mentioned? No? Fair enough. Let's talk about Week 10's primetime affair. That will be the 49th all-time meeting between the two franchises. It has all of the makings of a classic, but this could also be one of the more venomous meetings. Here are a few reasons why. Remember when the Eagles bullied the Packers in the Wild Card Round? Much has happened since Philly and Green Bay met in Week 1 last season to play the first-ever game in Brazil. They met again during the NFL Playoffs. One of the highlights was Dallas Goedert's catch and run to the end zone as he delivered three stiff arms. That was the lasting memory of a one-sided affair. Philly didn't just beat the Packers; they physically dominated them. No football team wants to hear that or believe that. Expect 'The Pack' to do their best to avoid being punked at Lambeau Field. Advertisement Sure, they'll deny that's how they feel, but even if they never admitted to it, their actions after the Wild Card Round reinforced theories that the Green and Gold may have gotten soft. Green Bay's anonymous proposal to ban the Tush Push 22-10 was the final score of that Wild Card affair, but things could have gotten much worse. The Birds weren't just the better team. They were the tougher team. To make matters worse, it took Green Bay a while to take the loss and move on. Rather than retool, they filed an anonymous proposal to ban the Tush Push. Unfortunately for them, we live in a social media and information age. They wouldn't be able to throw rocks and hide their hands. Advertisement Call it what you will. Green Bay's proposal has nothing to do with safety or injuries. This is all about sour grapes and being overly emotional. At the time of this story's release, the decision about whether to ban or not to ban hangs in limbo, but we agree with Saquon Barkley. Hey Green Bay, if you hate the Brotherly Shove so much, why not improve your ability to stop it? The A.J. Dillon 'revenge game' Professional football may not have a more petty head coach in professional football than the guy leading the Philadelphia Eagles. Don't take the word 'petty' as if it's meant to be derogatory. One can argue it's one of Nick Sirianni's more endearing traits. Advertisement No one pays more attention to his players' landmark moments or is more aware of when a potential 'revenge game' is near. Philly signed running back A.J. Dillon on March 13, after the Green Bay Packers seemingly gave up on him, partially because of recent injuries. You see where this is headed, right? Don't be shocked if Philly's offensive attack consists of Tush Push TDs (if the play isn't banned) and a heavy dose of A.J. Dillon running downhill violently. Playoff implications Throw all of the personal stuff out the window, and this one is still a great game—a football lover's paradise. Two proud franchises meet in Week 10 on Monday Night Football. This one will, more than likely, help determine postseason seeding. Advertisement Green Bay figures to be in the NFC North's conversation, and Philly is expected to be a Super Bowl contender. These are the types of games that should be featured nationally, and they make one wonder why the NFL doesn't flex games more often. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 3 reasons why Eagles-Packers in Week 10 could be the game of the year
