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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 cornerbacks the Dolphins could pursue in trade talks
After ignoring the secondary in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL draft, Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier made it clear that the team will explore all avenues -- including the trade market -- to add defensive backs to the roster. "There are some players still – pro free agents that we talked about – and there may be opportunities through trades with other people. It's something that we'll address and keep working through," Grier said. Advertisement There are a few free agents who could fit the bill, including Rasul Douglas and James Bradberry, but could the Dolphins find an even more viable solution by perusing other NFL rosters? Here are five players who could potentially be pursued by Miami in a trade: Greg Newsome II (Browns) Newsome's name has made the rumor mill rounds after he was reportedly on the trade block during the draft. The former first-round pick had a strong start to his career in Cleveland, but his play has tailed off and he was credited with allowing a 120.7 passer rating last season. Now that he's entering a contract year, it'd make sense if the Browns are ready to cut bait, although their decision to pass on Travis Hunter may give them pause. But the biggest problem for the Dolphins would be the fully guaranteed $13.38 million fifth-year option that Newsome is set to play on during the 2025 season. Advertisement While a contract extension could significantly lower that number, the Dolphins would be committing to a player who hasn't shown much growth in his first four years in the NFL. Jaire Alexander (Packers) Acquiring a two-time Pro Bowler would be a swing for the fences for the Dolphins. Alexander has been an upper echelon cornerback throughout his NFL career, although injuries kept him out of action for 10 games in each of the last two seasons. But the Packers' willingness to pursue a trade is largely due to Alexander counting more than $51 million against their salary cap over the next two seasons combined. Miami wouldn't acquire all of that, but Alexander would come with $16.15 and $18.15 million base salaries in the next two years. Advertisement Perhaps the better route for Miami would be to wait for Alexander to be released (which the corner reportedly prefers) before considering the addition. Ja'Quan McMillian (Broncos) The former undrafted free agent signing has been a reliable slot corner in his three seasons in Denver with Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss locking down the outside cornerback spots. So where does first-round pick Jahdae Barron fit in to the mix? If the Broncos decide their top draft pick should take over in the slot, McMillian is a logical trade piece as he's set to play the 2025 season on a one-year, $1.03 exclusive rights tender before hitting free agency in 2026. Advertisement The Dolphins aren't hurting for a slot cornerback with Kader Kohou in that role. But Kohou also has experience on the outside and could potentially slide that direction if the team acquires a new slot specialist. Jamel Dean (Buccaneers) Tampa Bay reconstructed its secondary on Day 2 of the draft, taking cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish in the second and third rounds, respectively. Logically, those additions mean trouble for a veteran or two and Dean could be at the top of that list. The veteran has missed two to five games in all six of his NFL seasons and is due to count over $15 million against the Buccaneers' salary cap in each of the next two seasons. Advertisement Dean wouldn't be the cheapest contract to absorb, but the 28-year-old veteran has recorded a PFF grade above 70 in every season of his career. DaRon Bland (Cowboys) The former fifth-round pick burst on to the national scene in 2023 when he led the NFL in interceptions with nine and recorded a record-breaking five pick sixes. But injuries kept him out of action for 10 games in 2024 and he recorded zero picks in the seven games he played. In March, the Cowboys traded with the Buffalo Bills to acquire former first-round pick Kaiir Elam and they added cornerback Shavon Revel on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft. Advertisement With Bland entering a contract year and Trevon Diggs returning from injury, the Cowboys could be ready to move forward. But the team's depth at cornerback probably means Dallas won't be itching to move Bland off the roster any time too soon. This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: 5 cornerbacks the Dolphins could pursue in trade talks
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘From about 11 hours to around 2 minutes': Dominion Energy $50 billion plan reduces outage times ahead of hurricane season
(WAVY) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting at least six hurricanes and at least three major hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin in 2025. It's a prediction that has NOAA officials urging people to plan ahead. The National Weather Service reported around 200,000 Virginian's lost power in this past February's winter storm. They add some people were without power as long as five days. Virginia-based Dominion Energy, seeing the rise in demand, is sharing their $50 billion initiative to keep the power on. 'There's a five-year capital plan that stands at about $50 billion, and about $27 billion of that is directly related to upgrades to the grid to help modernize it,' explained Cherise Newsome, a Dominion spokeswoman. 'We're headed into hurricane season and extreme weather can cause power outages. We want to reduce and prevent the power outages as best as possible and that's where grid modernization comes in.' Hardening the grid looks different depending on where customers live. Some who live in areas where power lines are vulnerable to being brought down are seeing those lines move underground. 'Our goal in the strategic underground program is to bury about 4000 miles of power lines,' said Newsome. 'So far, we've buried about 2500 miles of power lines. That represents about 13% of our power lines. What that does is reduce the elements that those power lines are exposed to. It's been able to reduce outage times from about 11 hours to around 2 minutes.' Additionally, for power lines in less vulnerable areas, Dominion Energy has upgraded the installation and size of power poles. 'We have a grid hardening program which uses taller poles rooted more deeply in the ground so that they can better withstand the elements of extreme weather conditions like thunderstorms and lightning,' Newsome said. Dominion Energy has also improved the way they receive reports about power outages through new sensors that are applied to power lines. You can read more about that and other technology improvements by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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GMA Network
6 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Meralco snaps NLEX' six-game winning streak
Meralco ended NLEX' six-game winning streak, 108-92, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. After trailing 45-47 by end of the first half, the Bolts surged in the third quarter as they made an early 6-2 run to open the second half. After both teams were tied at 54, the Bolts made a 10-0 run to widen the gap with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter, before claiming a 77-70 lead at the end of the said frame. CJ Cansino then opened the final frame with a bang as he made three free throws off a Kevin Alas foul, followed by a four-pointer to quickly give the Bolts a 14-point advantage. In the fourth period alone, Cansino scored 11 of the Meralco's 31 points as the Bolts cruised to the victory. Newsome had 21 points to lead Meralco, while Cansino had 20 points. Bong Quinto added 18 markers, while Chris Banchero and Cliff Hodge, who is returning from suspension, had 16 and 12 points, respectively. With the victory, the Bolts improved to 5-5. Robert Bolick registered a game-high 22 points, while Alas and JB Bahio had 14 points apiece in the losing effort which put the Road Warriors at 6-2. Scores: Meralco 108 – Newsome 21, Cansino 20, Quinto 18, Banchero 16, Hodge 12, Black 8, Pasaol 7, Almazan 4, Jose 2, Caram 0, Bates 0. NLEX 92 – Bolick 22, Bahio 14, Alas 14, Mocon 12, Fajardo 11, Ramirez 6, Nieto 5, Amer 3, Torres 3, Semerad 2, Valdez 0, Herndon 0. Quarters: 21-18, 45-47, 77-70, 108-92. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
7 CBs the Rams could trade for who aren't Jalen Ramsey
7 CBs the Rams could trade for who aren't Jalen Ramsey The Los Angeles Rams' biggest need is at cornerback ahead of the 2025 NFL season. L.A. brought back the same group as this past season but could upgrade with a veteran trade this summer. The Rams have been flirting with bringing back cornerback Jalen Ramsey after trading him away two years ago, but he isn't the only cornerback they could acquire. There are several veterans who could be moved before the regular season that the Rams may look into if they don't want or can't afford Ramsey. Here are seven cornerbacks whom the Rams could target in a trade. Greg Newsome Newsome is in the final year of his rookie deal and would be looking for a contract extension. It's unclear if the Cleveland Browns want to offer that to the 25-year-old, but the Rams could be a destination for him as both a starting cornerback and long-term fit. Newsome didn't have a great 2024 season after starting just three games and missing the final four with a hamstring injury, but he finished with one interception, 27 combined tackles and five defended passes. The year before, Newsome had two interceptions and 14 defended passes. Jaire Alexander Alexander would be a Ramsey-level trade. The 28-year-old Green Bay Packers star is already a two-time Pro Bowler with 12 career interceptions, 70 career defended passes and 287 combined tackles. However, he's only played in 14 games over the past two seasons due to injuries and team suspensions. Trading for Alexander would also cost the Rams around $17 million in 2025 salary cap space. Amik Robertson There is no indication the Detroit Lions want to move on from Robertson, but they did sign two cornerbacks in free agency: D.J. Reed and Avonte Maddox. That's a crowded and now expensive room with Robertson on the final year of his contract. The five-year veteran has blossomed with the Lions in the past two seasons with two interceptions, 18 defended passes and 100 combined tackles. Jaylen Watson The Kansas City Chiefs loved Watson enough to name him the team's Week 1 starter in 2024 after they traded away L'Jarius Sneed, but the 26-year-old only played six games before he missed the rest of the regular season with a broken ankle. The Chiefs also added Kristian Fulton in free agency, picked up Trent McDuffie's fifth-year option for 2026 and will have to pay Watson after this season. He's a tall cornerback who had one interception, 12 defended passes and 82 combined tackles over his firs two seasons. Watson was trending upward in 2024 with six defended passes and 32 combined tackles before his injury. DaRon Bland Bland was a ballhawk in his first two NFL seasons for the Dallas Cowboys with 14 interceptions and 22 defended passes in 23 games. He missed the first 10 games of the 2024 season with a stress fracture but returned for the final seven games and tallied six defended passes and 41 combined tackles. Bland would be a big get at just 25 years old, but is gearing up for a big contract extension. One that the Rams might not be able to or want to pay. Ja'Quan McMillian McMillian's time with the Denver Broncos may be coming to a close after the team drafted Jahdae Barron in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. McMillian started a career-high nine games in 2024 but is, at best, fourth on the depth chart behind Patrick Surtain Jr., Riley Moss and Barron. McMillian has been solid in his three NFL seasons, though, with four interceptions, 15 defended passes, three sacks and 132 combined tackles in the past two years. Jamel Dean The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted two cornerbacks on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft. While that doesn't necessarily mean Dean will lose his starting position, it could signal that the team is looking to offload the veteran this season. Dean, who'll be 29 in October, is coming off a season in which he missed four games and finished with just one interception, seven defended passes and 59 combined tackles. He also has a $15.13 million cap hit this season with another $15.74 million cap hit in 2026. Those are big numbers that Buccaneers might want to get off their books ASAP.
Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
As conservatives push for more babies, Congress proposes cuts that could hurt families, toddler and infants
Megan Newsome was 27 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the blood. After her son was born four weeks early, Newsome underwent intensive chemotherapy treatments while her newborn gained strength in the neonatal intensive care unit. Newsome, who lives in Maine, suddenly found herself navigating a complex and expensive web of her own health challenges, as well as her son's. Luckily for Newsome, there was some relief, thanks to America's federally funded safety net programs. During her pregnancy and treatment, Newsome relied on Medicaid. She enrolled in a food benefits program. And her son enrolled in Early Head Start, where he had access to education, developmental screenings and socialization. Now, many of the programs Newsome and millions of others rely on to support their infants and toddlers are at grave risk due to cuts proposed under President Donald Trump's "skinny" budget or by congressional Republicans. These cuts would have an outsized impact on the youngest, most vulnerable Americans, experts say. Unlike funding for preschool and older children, which largely comes from state sources, funding for programs that support babies and toddlers mostly comes from the federal government. Proposed cuts are threatening the infrastructure that babies and toddlers rely on at a time when costs are high for families, said Melissa Boteach, chief policy officer at the nonprofit Zero to Three, which focuses on infants and toddlers. Here are a few programs targeting the country's youngest that could face devastating cuts: Medicaid: Cuts to Medicaid, a program that provides health care to lower income children and families, are a real possibility. Lawmakers are also discussing changes to eligibility rules, which could make it harder for families to qualify. Trump's budget, released earlier this month, calls for $674 million in cuts to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - though officials claim benefits would not be affected. More than 40 percent of births are covered by Medicaid. And millions of infants access critical services like health care and therapies for developmental delays through Medicaid. States that have expanded Medicaid have seen greater declines in infant mortality Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Cuts to the food aid program, which are under discussion by lawmakers, could increase food insecurity and affect health and development for infants and toddlers. More than 4.5 million children under the age of 5 received SNAP benefits in 2022. Research shows children who receive SNAP benefits have better nutrition, lower risks of obesity, fewer hospitalizations and develop better emotionally and academically compared to their peers who are eligible but who do not receive such Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): In April, the Trump administration terminated the entire staff of LIHEAP, a program that helps low-income families pay home energy bills, often connected to extreme heat or cold. Trump's budget proposes cutting more than $4 million from the program. "We know that babies, as well as elderly, are some of the most vulnerable people to climate change and extreme weather," said Boteach. "And so when you're cutting off cooling and heating assistance, and especially as we're heading into summer, you'd be leaving a lot of families without basic energy assistance."Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS): Trump's budget calls for the elimination of the program that subsidizes child care for college students, calling it "unaffordable and duplicative." Eighteen percent of undergraduate students are parents. Government research has found student-parents who use subsidies from the program are more likely to stay in school; and higher education levels for parents are associated with better care and play interactions with infants and toddlers and later success in school and Services Block Grant (SSBG) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): While programs like Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant are the most well-known sources of federal funding for child care, other federal funding streams are also used by states, including these two. Many states have taken advantage of the ability to transfer funds from TANF to their child care subsidy programs - transferring more than $1 billion in 2023 alone. Similarly, the block grant is also used by states for some child care funding. Research suggests that eliminating that grant could cause more than 39,000 children to lose care. Cuts or the elimination of these programs have been proposed by congressional Republicans. Many programs serving the most vulnerable families have already been hobbled - or obliterated - by prior cuts. The Trump administration gutted a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) office that coordinates newborn hearing screenings, slashed maternal health programs and terminated nearly half of the staff in the office of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. In early April, a committee that determines which rare diseases to test for during early infancy was disbanded, as was the CDC's team that investigates and prevents lead poisoning. For Newsome, federal support programs weren't just helpful, they likely kept her and her son alive, she said. Her toddler is now almost 2 and is walking, feeding himself and working on potty training. Newsome is entering her first semester of college to earn a degree in business administration. Without the help they've received, "We definitely wouldn't be in any of the places we are today," Newsome said. "Both of us are thriving." Contact staff writer Jackie Mader at 212-678-3562 or mader@ This story about Medicaid cuts was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Early Childhood newsletter. The post As conservatives push for more babies, Congress proposes cuts that could hurt families, toddler and infants appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
