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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cowboys UDFA overcame deafness, cancer, now looks to make 53-man roster
Tyler Neville has overcome so much in his life, it's difficult to think a nondescript depth chart is going to be the thing that keeps him from realizing his dream of playing in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys' tight end position recently inked their leader, Jake Ferguson, to a multi-year extension. There's a ton of energy surrounding second-year UDFA Brevyn Spann-Ford, who impressed as a blocking tight end last year and set about improving his catching ability. Beyond them, though, there's a lot of hope and projection, which means that Neville has a chance to impress the new coaching staff led by head coach Brian Schottenheimer and OC Klayton Adams. Neville is certainly up for the fight, if his medical history is any indication. Neville was born deaf and also overcame lymphoma, all before he enrolled in college. Rundown Position: Tight end Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 248 pounds Hometown: Williamsburg, VA High School: Lafayette College: Harvard, Virginia Draft: 2025 Undrafted Free Agent Contract: Three-year contract (2025), $2.975 million 2025 Base Salary: $840,000, $90,000 Profile Despite two disappointing seasons, 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker is likely etched in as TE3, unless he's traded away. Fullback Hunter Luepke has been featured through the first portions of camp as the move player meant to keep defense guessing, being put in motion from tight end to the backfield. John Stephens Jr is a converted wideout who is recovering from a second-straight ACL tear. Rivaldo Fairweather is a fellow two-school UDFA signing from Auburn and Miami. That's who is in the way of Neville and his dream of making an NFL roster this summer. Follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
Metro
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Gary Neville names the next signing Manchester United must make
Gary Neville had been encouraged by Manchester United's work in the transfer market this summer but believes there is one obvious position that needs strengthening. After last season's calamitous campaign, United have been measured with their approach during the summer as Ruben Amorim embarks on the next step of his rebuilding job. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have already arrived and will bring creativity and goal threat, not to mention a wealth of Premier League experience, to a forward line that struggled last term. Teenager Diego Leon will give Amorim another option in defence but the Red Devils' boss is hopeful of making further additions before his side kick-off against Arsenal on August 17. And Neville believes United should be focusing their attention of finding a replacement for Andre Onana, who has failed to convince since his £47million move from Inter two years ago. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The Cameroon international was brought in to succeed David de Gea but he turned out to be one of the biggest transfer mistakes of the Erik ten Hag era and fared little better under Amorim. Onana was linked with moved to Monaco and the Saudi Pro League earlier this month but looks set to start against the Gunners, almost by default, assuming he recovers from a hamstring injury. United have reportedly shown interest in the likes of Emiliano Martinez and Nick Pope, whose place at Newcastle will be threatened by imminent new signing Aaron Ramsdale, and Neville has urged his old club to resolve the uncertainty around the goalkeeping situation quickly. 'Yeah, that could be a bigger challenge than the economy… I think the two signings are good signings yet, there's a couple more needed,' Neville said of his former club's fortunes. 'I think they need a goalkeeper. And I think if they fill those two positions with decent signings, then United can have a lot, I mean, they have to have a better season than last year. It can't get any worse, really.' Another goalkeeping target, Senne Lammens, meanwhile, has lauded the Red Devils as 'one of the best clubs' in the world and expressed his belief he would be able to make the step up. 'Manchester United are one of the best clubs, yes,' the 23-year-old Lammens said, as per Gazet van Antwerpen. 'But you never know. It could also be a different club, or who knows, I might stay here. In any case, I try to keep my feet on the ground. When teams like that come along, I think you've earned it. More Trending 'I certainly have enough confidence in myself. I think the most important thing is that my future team, whenever they arrive, has a plan in place. 'Ideally, that means playing immediately, but it's also possible I'll have to take a step in between. 'As long as there's a plan, it doesn't matter whether I'm ready for the next step or not. Everyone has their own career, their own path. Even if I don't take the right step right away, I'll get there. 'It could be within a few days, but also a few months or a year. I have people around me who help me with that, and that way I can focus on what I need to do.' MORE: Man Utd star Joshua Zirkzee reacts to Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins transfer rumours MORE: Man Utd offer Alejandro Garnacho in swap deal to sign £60m 'complete striker' MORE: Luke Shaw aims brutal dig at four Man Utd players axed by Ruben Amorim
Spectator
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Spectator
Watch: Neville turns his guns on Starmer
Back to Gary Neville, the left-wing right-back who has never met a camera he didn't like. Just when we thought he'd disappeared from our screens for good, the lefty ex-footballer has reared his head again to take a pop at, er, Labour. That's a turnaround for the books! Speaking to Sky News this morning, the card-carrying Labour member decided to opine on some of the Treasury's decision-making of late. First caveating that he is very much in favour the government's choice to up the minimum wage – 'I honestly believe that people, to be fair, should be paid more', the millionaire pundit confessed – Neville turned his guns on Sir Keir Starmer: I did think that once there was a change of government and once there was some stability, that we would get something settling. But it's not settling locally in our country… I do think that the National Insurance rise, though, was a challenge accepting that we need to raise money for services. We all talk about the requirement of great transport, great education, great health service, great police and emergency services. We all want these things in our lives. We want these things in our country, and the money's got to come from somewhere. But I honestly don't believe that companies and small businesses should be deterred from employing people. So I think the National Insurance rise was one that I feel probably could have been held back, particularly in terms of the way in which the economy was. Oh dear. The former right-back tends to be more comfortable attacking the Tories. You know things are going badly for Starmer when even Neville is wading in… Watch the clip here:
Sky News
14 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News
Gary Neville hits out at national insurance rise - and makes prediction for Manchester United's season
Gary Neville has criticised the government's national insurance (NI) rise this year, saying it could deter companies from employing people and "probably could have been held back". The former Manchester United and England footballer-turned business owner, who vocally supported Labour at the last election, employs hundreds of people. But he expressed his frustration at the recent hike on employers' NI, which has significantly increased the taxes businesses have to pay for their employees. Speaking to Sky News' Business Live, Neville said: "I honestly don't believe that, to be fair, companies and small businesses should be deterred from employing people. So, I think the national insurance rise was one that I feel probably could have been held back, particularly in terms of the way in which the economy was." While the Sky Sports pundit thought the minimum wage increase introduced at the same time was necessary to ensure that people are paid a fair wage and looked after, he made it clear the double whammy for businesses at the start of April would be a challenge for many companies big and small. "I mean look it's been a tough economy now for a good few years and I did think that once there was a change of government, and once there was some stability, that we would get something settling," he said. "But it's not settling locally in our country, but it is not settling actually, to be fair, in many places in the world either. "I don't think we can ever criticise the government for increasing the minimum wage. I honestly believe that people, to be fair, should be paid more so I don't think that's something that you can be critical of. I do think that the national insurance rise, though, was a challenge." Neville's business interests are diverse, spanning property development, hospitality, media, and sports. He co-founded GG Hospitality, which owns Hotel Football and the Stock Exchange Hotel, and is involved in Relentless Developments, focusing on building projects in the North West. He is also a co-founder of Buzz 16, a production company, and a partner in The Consello Group, a financial services company. The tax increase is expected to raise £25bn for the Treasury, with employers having to pay NI at 15% on salaries above £5,000, and up to 13.8% on salaries above £9,100. The rise has already led the Bank of England to warn that it is contributing to a job market slowdown. 3:03 Governor Andrew Bailey warned last month that "the labour market has been very tight in the past few years, but we are now seeing signs that conditions are easing, employment growth is subdued, and several indicators of labour demand and hiring intentions have softened". The government has defended the tax increase, announced by Rachel Reeves in last year's budget and implemented in April, arguing that the money was needed to pay for public services like the NHS to help bring down waiting lists. 'Can't get any worse' for Man Utd Neville conceded that turning beleaguered football club Manchester United around could prove more difficult than trying to bring about substantial economic growth. The side finished 15th last season - its worst performance in the history of the Premier League. "Yeah, that could be a bigger challenge than the economy… I think the two signings are good signings yet, there's a couple more needed," Neville said of his former club's fortunes. "I think they need a goalkeeper. And I think if they fill those two positions with decent signings, then United can have a lot, I mean, they have to have a better season than last year. It can't get any worse, really."
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Neville urging fans of EFL clubs to back local small businesses
Neville has teamed up with Sage, Official Accounting Software Partner of the EFL, on a new UK-wide campaign to champion local businesses, with fans across all 72 EFL clubs invited to nominate the matchday heroes in their community. Three winning businesses will have the chance to win bespoke club partnerships with the aim to gain exposure and drive growth. Additional finalists will receive business grants from Sage and promotional opportunities at EFL matches. 'Local businesses thrive on matchdays,' Neville said. 'Small businesses know how important football clubs are and clubs know fans need hospitality and service on those days. They need the local businesses to still be there to support the fanbase. 'A football club can never forget where it has come from, that is one of my constant messages. It needs to be the beating heart of a community and sit there to help people, support people, be the release, the energy, the life, the laugh. 'There are very few things in life that make your veins pop out like when your team score a goal or make you as angry as when your team lose. 'That emotion and feeling is absolutely critical.' Neville, who represented Manchester United on 602 occasions between 1992 and 2011, has since turned his hand to various entrepreneurial enterprises alongside his award-winning punditry with Sky Sports. He co-owns League Two outfit Salford City with some of his 'Class of 92' teammates and has a lifelong insight into how crucial football clubs are to their surrounding small businesses, and vice-versa. 'Growing up in Bury, being an owner of Salford and supporting (Manchester) United, I have seen the importance of football to local towns, cities, communities and local businesses at all levels,' he said. 'Manchester United not being in Europe this year has a massive impact on the city of Manchester. Manchester United doing well and City doing well has a huge impact on the city. It's the same with Salford, the same with Bury. 'Football clubs are not just important economically, they are important for the spirit in the city, the feeling of energy. 'That can largely be defined sometimes by how the football team is doing. It has such an impact on the local community.' The 85-cap England international is working with Sage to spotlight the vital role of small businesses in the EFL ecosystem, a partnership he is delighted to be a part of. 'It's hard work setting up a small business,' he added. 'Everyone does it with great enthusiasm and passion, I've done it myself here in Manchester, but you need systems, you need processes, I call it a defence. 'The nuts and bolts is making sure your defence is looked after and you're not conceding goals. 'Small businesses need that more than ever in what is a challenging time to operate and Sage do great work helping with that.' Gary Neville is encouraging fans to celebrate the businesses behind the badge on behalf of Sage, the Official Accounting Software Partner of the EFL. To nominate your local business hero and a chance to win VIP hospitality tickets, visit
