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Washington Commanders veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be looking to be an X-factor in 2025.
Washington Commanders veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be looking to be an X-factor in 2025. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders took a lot of pride in their defense this past season, but there is a very good chance that it will be even better in 2025. Advertisement In a recent article by PFF, they talk about some of the key players on every NFL team's starting lineup. For the Commanders, they list veteran cornerback Marshon Lattimore as an "X-factor" going into the 2025 season. "The Commanders acquired Lattimore before last season's trade deadline to improve a mightily struggling cornerback unit. Unfortunately, he battled a hamstring injury down the stretch and played in only the team's final five games, including the postseason," PFF wrote. "A return to health and a full season of production closer to his career averages would vastly improve a cornerback unit that ranked dead last in PFF coverage grade last season." He missed the majority of the games that he was on the Commanders in 2024, so he will be looking to stay healthy and on the field to help the team contend for the Super Bowl this season. Lattimore won NFL Defensive Player of the Year after the New Orleans Saints drafted him with the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he has been named a Pro Bowler four times since then. Advertisement He has dealt with an umber of injuries over the past several seasons, keeping him from contributing as much as he knows he can. If he can stay healthy, he could help Washington contend with the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. Related: Jayden Daniels 'Holding Commanders To A Standard' With Super Bowl Goals Related: Cowboys WRs Now Better Than Commanders 2 Stars Claims NFC East Legend This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers insider provides positive update on T.J. Watt contract negotiations
Steelers insider provides positive update on T.J. Watt contract negotiations Good news at last — T.J. Watt's contract situation with the Pittsburgh Steelers just received a positive update. Speculation ran rampant regarding T.J. Watt's future in the Steel City, as rumors about whether or not the Steelers would pay him "Myles Garrett money" went viral. According to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, there is an "agreement" of sorts that a deal will get done within the next few months: "The Steelers have been discussing a new contract with outside linebacker T.J. Watt with the expectation they will come to some agreement with the four-time All-Pro and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year before the start of the regular season, sources have told the Post-Gazette." Watt's return to Steelers practices — whether in Week 2 of OTAs or next week's mandatory minicamp — has been a hot topic of debate. Dulac's update helped shed light on the contract situation, but it also paints an eerily similar picture to the infamous 2021 hold-in — one in which Watt sat out until getting a new deal just days before the regular season began. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Browns Reporter Reacts to Garrett Missing OTAs
Browns Reporter Reacts to Garrett Missing OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Browns need edge rusher Myles Garrett to make good on his new four-year, $160 million contract. They need him to play like one of the best defensive players in the sport and elevate a young defense along the way. Advertisement But do they need him to be at organized team activities (OTAs)? Amongst the Cleveland faithful, that answer is still up in the air. Garrett wasn't in attendance for the team's recent bout of OTAs. Instead, he was in Japan, enjoying a well-deserved vacation. Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot reacted to Garrett missing OTAs by revealing the simple truth about his attendance. "Myles has really, truthfully, whether we like it or not, a little bit of a different set of rules than everybody else," Cabot explained on the 'Orange and Brown Talk' podcast (h/t Zac Wassink). "And he has kind of earned that by being the best defensive player in the NFL, by earning NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2023, by being on the road to the Hall of Fame, and by getting himself ready every single year to go out there and dominate." Advertisement It goes without saying that Garrett doesn't need to be at OTAs to play well. Nothing in May is making a meaningful difference ahead of Year 9, especially for someone as accomplished as Garrett. As such, it isn't about his performance as much as it is about his leadership. In several circumstances, it would be reasonable to suggest that showing up for offseason workouts is necessary. It was a bad look when quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed practice with the New York Jets to vacation in Egypt. The team looking out of sorts for 17 games didn't help that image. Other times, it could signal contract discontent and foreshadow future issues. Fortunately for Cleveland, Garrett working in sync with his peers isn't as important on the defensive line as it is under center. With his recent raise, the negotiating table isn't a concern either. Those wanting Garrett to be a better leader may not have to wait long, either. With training camp marked on the calendar and plenty of opportunities throughout the season, Garrett stands to make an impact between Sundays before wreaking havoc on game day. Advertisement Browns fans may not love that most of his leadership will come away from the cameras, but it's worth giving Garrett the benefit of the doubt that there's more to his presence than missing a rather meaningless workout. Related: We Talkin' Bout Practice? Shedeur Stats Going Viral Related: Jeudy Gets Honest on Cleveland's Quarterback Situation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
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Deion Sanders Makes His Feelings Clear About Shedeur Sanders' $4.6M Browns Contract
As the Cleveland Browns prepare to turn the page on a rough 3-14 season in 2024, one of the organization's newest additions has become the subject of widespread speculation. After leading the Colorado Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and winning the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2024, throwing for 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, Shedeur Sanders surprisingly slipped down to the fifth round, becoming the No. 144 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Advertisement On Tuesday, NFL Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders shared side-by-side images of his own 1989 rookie contract ($4.4 million) and that of his son, Shedeur, who just inked a four-year, $4.6 million deal with the Browns. He tagged the post with a simple caption: '@shedeursanders Proud Father I am!! I love my kids and I pushed my kids to be greater to be better to correct my wrongs & magnify my rights. My kids are built for whatever comes their way. We're prepared for whatever because I got them no matter what!. Thank you Jesus. #Dad." Drafted fifth overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 1989, Deion immediately made an impact as a shutdown cornerback and electric returner. Advertisement Over 14 NFL seasons with five franchises, he collected 53 interceptions, returned nine for touchdowns, and scored six more on punt returns and three on kickoff returns. Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2).Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Sanders earned eight Pro Bowl nods, six first-team All-Pro selections, and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1994. He won two Super Bowl rings, one with the San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIX) and another with the Dallas Cowboys (Super Bowl XXX), and remains the only athlete ever to appear in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. Related: Alabama Football Reacts to Major Announcement on Saturday Related: No. 1 College Football Recruit Sends Clear Message After Declining Georgia
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
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Steelers Star Rips Cheap Bengals with Hendeickson Dare
It is becoming less and less likely that the Cincinnati Bengals are going to get Trey Hendrickson back any time soon in a fully satisfying way for both parties, as they have proven time and time again that they are unwilling to pay him. The two sides have not been able to agree on a number for a new contract ever since the end of the 2024 season, and to some, it might be time to part ways. Advertisement On a recent episode of the Not Just Football Podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive star Cameron Hewyard gave his thoughts on the whole situation, and he ripped the Bengals. "They don't have enough money," Heyward said jokingly. "I dare you to go pay him." One would think that if one of your players led the league in sacks, you would pay him whatever it takes, but that has not been the case with the Bengals and Hendrickson. The 30-year-old edge rusher finished the 2024 season with 17.5 sacks, which was the second year in a row that he finished with that mark. But unlike the 2023 season, his efforts led him to be named First Team All-Pro in 2024. Advertisement He also finished second in NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting, only behind Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II, who was the first cornerback to win the award since Stephon Gilmore in 2019. The relationship between Hendrickson and the Bengals seems almost beyond repair, so it may be time for the two sides to go their separate ways after four seasons. But whatever happens? The rival Steelers are watching from the edge of their seats. Related: Bengals Trade of Trey Urged For Ex 1st-Round Pick Related: Bengals Full Schedule Announced With Tough MVP Stretch Amid Marquee Matchups
