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USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two Rams legends will be on the panel for the NFL's new Protector of the Year Award
Two Rams legends will be on the panel for the NFL's new Protector of the Year Award The NFL is introducing a new award this year called the Protector of the Year. It recognizes the best offensive lineman in the league each season, rewarding a position that rarely gets the credit it deserves from fans and analysts. Andrew Whitworth and Dion Dawkins spearheaded the movement, campaigning for the NFL to create an award that will be handed out annually at the NFL Honors alongside MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and others. Not only did Whitworth campaign for the award, but he'll also be one of the people voting on it each year, as will another Rams legend: Orlando Pace. The NFL announced the six-person panel that will decide the winner, picking the top five nominees before selecting one winner from the list. Here's the complete panel, according to the NFL's official site: LeCharles Bentley – center/guard (New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns, 2002-2007), two-time Pro Bowl Selection and first-team All-Pro Jason Kelce – center (Philadelphia Eagles 2011-2023), seven-time Pro Bowl Selection, six-time First Team All-Pro, named to NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team, and Super Bowl LII champion Shaun O'Hara – center (Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, 2000-2010), three-time All-Pro and Super Bowl XLII champion Orlando Pace – tackle (St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears 1997-2009), five-time All-Pro, named to NFL's 2000s All-Decade Team, and Super Bowl XXXIV champion Will Shields – guard (Kansas City Chiefs, 1993-2006), 12-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time First-Team All-Pro, 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee (2015) Andrew Whitworth – tackle (Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams, 2006-2021), two first-team All-Pro Selections, 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, and Super Bowl LVI champion This is an award Whitworth probably would've won at least once in his career, given his sheer dominance as a pass-blocking left tackle. The Rams could have a couple of candidates up for the honor in 2025, including Alaric Jackson, Kevin Dotson and Rob Havenstein. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Dak Prescott is still not cleared for contact, but feels blessed to be playing the game he loves
(Image via Getty: Dak Prescott) Dak Prescott and his injuries have stayed together for the longest time - 26 injuries in the past five seasons! But his will to continue playing? To show up every day on the gridiron? And prove everyone wrong? Ironclad. Nothing can beat that! While Prescott 's offseason started way before everybody else's, he's still not cleared for contact. Prescott is working closely with his rehabilitation crew and personal trainer to prepare for the 2025 NFL season! Dak Prescott has not yet been cleared for contact, but there's still time for that before the 2025 NFL season begins Talking about his recovery with Todd Archer, an NFL Reporter at ESPN who covers the Dallas Cowboys , Dak Prescott said, 'People say a lot of things about me, man. I just show up and control what I can control, healthy. Trying to stay healthy. Feels good. Just trying to push the energy and make sure I continue to get better. Blessed to be here. Blessed to be doing what I'm doing, walking through these doors every day, playing the game that I love. Pretty much can do it all. Feel good. Yeah, I think I'm just not cleared for contact, which we've got a while for that anyways. I'm out there in the team activities, feel good. Just trying to stay that way. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Left the season early, I was hurt. My offseason started way earlier, so that's really essentially why I'm ahead on top of working with (director of rehabilitation Britt Brown), working with this training staff, and (Prescott's personal trainer) Luke(Wilson).' Dallas Cowboys' three young wide receivers, George Pickens, Jonathan Mingo, and CeeDee Lamb, will serve as the best catchers for veteran quarterback Dak Prescott This time around, the 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year has two young wide receivers, which he's never had in his 9 long seasons with the Dallas Cowboys! 24-year-olds George Pickens and Jonathan Mingo. And who can forget their own 26-year-old WR CeeDee Lamb? Even A. J. Brown is excited for Dak Prescott! Brown shared with Pro Football Talk, 'I like that, I ain't gonna lie. We're going to have to worry about them, for sure. I like the trade. I like the competition, you know. I like George Pickens, I like CeeDee Lamb. And they collab. It's going to be exciting to watch because all that does is bring the best out of us. So, if we know how they're coming, we are going to have to step it up.' Finally, the 32-year-old quarterback, Dak Prescott, will throw the gridiron football to three young wide receivers, who may help him secure a touchdown! Something that the 2016 Super Bowl Most Outstanding Player awardee has missed the most in the 8 games of the 2024 NFL season due to his hamstring injury. Also Read: Jadeveon Clowney fails to make it to the Top 25 College Football Player list | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Los Angeles Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Kyren Williams ‘feeling good' about chances for a Rams contract extension
Rams running back Kyren Williams is waiting patiently. During the offseason, the team solidified its offense by re-signing left tackle Alaric Jackson and receiver Tutu Atwell, adding free-agent receiver Davante Adams and offensive lineman Coleman Shelton and adjusting the contract of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Williams, who rushed for more than 1,100 yards in each of the last two seasons, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is eligible for an extension. In April, the Rams and Williams' agent exchanged proposed contract terms. But with organized team activities scheduled to begin next week, a deal has not been done. Still, Williams said he was 'feeling good' about the situation. 'I know with time it's going to happen,' Williams said last week in Pasadena, where he helped distribute new shoes to kids affected by the Eaton Fire. And if Williams and the Rams do not reach a deal before the season? 'I would love for it to get done so I can take care of my family and the loved ones that helped me get here,' he said. 'I've always got trust in God. Whether it happens now or I play out the season, I know it's going to happen eventually. 'And so, time will tell. I just know I've got to do what I need to do each and every single day to make sure that it does happen in my favor.' Williams, a 2022 fifth-round draft pick from Notre Dame, was slowed by injuries much of his rookie season. But in 12 games in 2023, he rushed for 1,144 yards, scored 15 touchdowns and was voted to the Pro Bowl. In 16 games last season, he rushed for 1,299 yards and scored 16 touchdowns and helped the Rams advance to the NFC divisional round. Williams, 24, leads a Rams running back corps that includes second-year pro Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, Cody Schrader and rookie Jarquez Hunter, a fourth-round draft pick from Auburn. Williams is scheduled to earn about $5.4 million this season, according to The Rams have not given a running back a top-level extension since they awarded Todd Gurley a then-record deal before the 2018 season. General manager Les Snead has said that Rams would 'definitely like to engineer a long-term partnership,' with Williams. Coach Sean McVay said in April that 'bridging that gap' financially was the challenge. 'We'll see how far that we have to go with that but he is a very important part of what we want to be moving forward,' McVay said, adding, 'He knows how much I love him, and so we'll see if we can get something done.' In the meantime, Williams is preparing for the season — and continuing to contribute off the field with actions consistent with those that made him the Rams' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award last season. Williams directed his $25,000 from the NFL Foundation to the LAFD Foundation to help with fire relief efforts, said Molly Higgins, the Rams' executive vice president of community impact and engagement. 'He's been very vocal in saying, 'However I can help with the fire-impacted families, let me know,'' Higgins said. So when the Seattle Seahawks reached out to the Rams offering to combine forces to distribute sneakers to needy kids affected by the fires, Williams signed on to assist team mascots and several former Seahawks players at the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena. 'I couldn't imagine what these young kids and their families went through when they lost their houses and things due to the fire so just being able to be here — this is a blessing,' Williams said. As his contract situation plays out, the work on and off the field will continue, Williams said. 'My only purpose is to continue to get better,' he said, 'and finding joy in each and every single day and finding something to get better at.'
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Shedeur Sanders torpedoed himself': Boomer Esiason goes bare in his opinions about Sanders' failure at the 2025 NFL Draft
(Image via Getty) Back in January 2025, NoSkoZone shared an X post, where Shedeur Sanders was practicing QB throws with Cam Ward. In that video, Shedeur Sanders tells Cam Ward, 'You are generational. I am legendary.' No wonder, after four months, some still thought Shedeur Sanders was legendary and high on himself. Some from the NFL fraternity itself, like the 64-year-old Boomer Esiason . The former NFL MVP talks about Cleveland Browns ' 144th pick, Shedeur Sanders, on his Morning Show with Boomer and Gio. Esiason says, 'Shedeur Sanders just torpedoed himself.' Now, did he do that? We all know. We've read it all piece by piece. But do we know what the NFL teams thought about him? Probably not to the Z. Three NFL personnel people shared it with the Bengals Ring of Honor, Boomer Esiason. Let's hear him out, shall we? — noskozone (@noskozone) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year awardee Boomer Esiason said the 144th pick of Cleveland Browns Shedeur Sanders was very high on himself On April 28, the former quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, Boomer Esiason, said on his Morning Show, 'Shedeur Sanders just torpedoed himself, his attitude off the field, at the Combine. His dad(NFL legend Deion Sanders) didn't help him either. He(Deion Sanders) was on podcast talking about - This is my son, if I can get him to where I wanna get him to - I'm gonna do that.' The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Boomer Esiason, went on, 'But when you listen to this kid talk right prior or at the Combine about - If you want a new culture in your locker room, I'm the guy to do that. I can turn it around - I mean, he's very high on himself. And I think he was very off-putting to many, many coaches and general managers in the league.' Former QB Boomer Esiason mentioned many NFL teams' owners asked their personnel people to take Shedeur Sanders off their boards The former CBS Sports Analyst, Boomer Esiason, shared a few secrets of the inside world of the NFL, 'And I'm telling you right now, and I know this after talking to three different personnel people in the NFL this weekend - they didn't even have him(Shedeur Sanders) on their board. They took him off. They took him off because the owner said - Take him off. I don't want that guy. I don't want this entitled person on our team - And I don't blame them.' Also Read: From the most favorite to the most ignored, the journey of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft is one for keeps | NFL News - The Times of India
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
2025 NFL Draft guest announcers revealed: See which stars will announce picks for every team
NFL Draft 2025: Every team's pick to be announced by these unexpected celebrity and NFL legends (Credit: Getty Images) As the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay, Wisconsin, it marks a historic first—every franchise holds a first-round selection. While elite top-tier talent may be limited, the real strength of this year's class lies in its Day 2 depth, where many expect plug-and-play starters to emerge. Adding to the excitement, the NFL continues its popular tradition of inviting current and former players to announce picks live. 'All 32 teams own a first-round pick for the first time in NFL history,' USA TODAY reported. Day 2 will see fan-favorite legends and active stars take the stage, including Green Bay alumni, as the Packers prepare to make the 23rd pick in the first round. Full list of 2025 NFL Draft announcers by team, including surprise celebrity and player appearances The NFL Draft is more than just a roster refresh—it's a spectacle where tradition meets the future of football. As the 90th edition of the NFL Draft kicks off from April 24 to 26, 2025, at the iconic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, fans can expect a celebration rich in nostalgia, star appearances, and emotional moments. Legends Lend Their Voices on Day 1 Commissioner Roger Goodell will be front and center, as always, but this time, he'll be flanked by Green Bay royalty. Five revered former Packers—Mason Crosby, Ahman Green, James Jones, Clay Matthews, and Jordy Nelson—will join him to launch the event in grand style. Their presence isn't just symbolic; it marks Green Bay's legacy as the host city and underscores Lambeau's standing as a cathedral of the game. Adding an inspiring touch to the evening, the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Arik Armstead, will step up to announce the Jacksonville Jaguars' first-round pick. It's a powerful nod to the off-field impact players have within their communities, elevating the night's significance beyond football. NFL Draft Day 2 announcer Arizona Cardinals Recently retired cornerback Patrick Peterson will announce the Cardinals' picks on Day 2. Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Keith Brooking will announce Atlanta's Day 2 pick. Baltimore Ravens Former offensive lineman Jason Brown will announce the Ravens' Day 2 selections. Buffalo Bills Former Buffalo Bills and Wisconsin Badger wide receiver Lee Evans will announce the Bills' selections on Day 2. Carolina Panthers Running back Chuba Hubbard is set to announce the Panthers' Day 2 pick. Chicago Bears Former Bears wide receiver Dez White will announce the Chicago team's Day 2 selections. Cincinnati Bengals Longtime defensive tackle Tim Krumrie will announce the Bengals' Day 2 choice. Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer longtime left tackle Joe Thomas will announce the Browns' Day 2 picks. Dallas Cowboys Longtime center Travis Frederick will announce Dallas' Day 2 picks. Denver Broncos Former Badgers running back Montee Ball will announce the Broncos' Day 2 picks. Make-A-Wish recipient Samuel Barrett will also announce the team's first round pick, according to the Broncos' website. Detroit Lions Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will announce the Detroit team's Day 2 picks. Green Bay Packers Host team Green Bay Packers have multiple former players scheduled to announce their Day 2 picks, including: Mason Crosby Ahman Green James Jones Jerry Kramer Clay Matthews Jordy Nelson Dave Robinson Houston Texans Owen Daniels will announce the Texans' Day 2 selections. Indianapolis Colts Current Colts' player Jonathan Taylor will announce the team's Day 2 picks. Jacksonville Jaguars Former linebacker T.J. Slaughter will announce the Jaguars' Day 2 selections. Kansas City Chiefs Former wide receiver Dante Hall will announce the Chiefs' Day 2 picks. Las Vegas Raiders Former offensive lineman Steve Wisniweski will announce the Raiders' choices on Day 2. Los Angeles Chargers Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is set to announce the team's Day 2 picks. Los Angeles Rams Former defensive lineman Michael Brockers will announce the Rams' Day 2 picks. Miami Dolphins Linebacker Alec Ingold will announce the Dolphins' Day 2 picks. Minnesota Vikings Former Vikings tight end Stu Voigt will announce the team's selections on Day 2. New England Patriots Former Wisconsin Badgers running back James White will announce the Patriots' Day 2 picks. New Orleans Saints The Saints called on Ryan Ramczyk to announce their picks on Day 2. New York Giants Former cornerback Jason Sehorn will announce the Giants' Day 2 picks. New York Jets Former Jets' defensive end John Abraham will announce the team's Day 2 picks. Philadelphia Eagles Former defensive tackle Beau Allen will announce the Eagles' Day 2 picks. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann will announce the Steelers' Day 2 picks. San Francisco 49ers Two-time All-Pro linebacker Julian Peterson is the guest announcer for the 49ers. Seattle Seahawks 2005 NFL MVP running back Shaun Alexander and five-time All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman will announce the Seahawks' Day 2 picks. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Two-time All-Pro Simeon Rice will announce the Buccaneers' selections on Day 2. Tennessee Titans Two-time All-Pro linebacker Keith Bulluck will announce the Titans' Day 2 picks. Washington Commanders Former wide receiver Gary Clark announce the Commanders' Day 2 picks. Also Read: When does Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft start? Everything you should know before the big night
