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NBC Sports
13 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kevin Stefanski: Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel are like sponges, learning to be pros
The Browns' two rookie quarterbacks are impressing their head coach during Organized Team Activities. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel and said that both of them are learning a lot from their coaches, as well as from veteran quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, and even from Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from a torn Achilles and not expected to be cleared before the season. 'Those guys are doing great,' Stefanski said of Sanders and Gabriel. 'They are both wired to get in early, stay late, put in whatever work is required. They're sponges in the meeting room, which I think is really fun for me. In my vantage point, I get to sit there and watch the two young guys look over and there's Joe, 40 years old, won a Super Bowl. There's Kenny Pickett, just going into year four, but first round draft pick. That's been on a couple teams, won a Super Bowl last year. There's Deshaun, had a ton of success in his career. They can kind of feed off of all those guys. So that's the thing, it's fun for me to watch them get better sometimes just by listening.' Flacco is the betting favorite to win the Browns' quarterback job, but all four healthy quarterbacks are in the mix, and Stefanski sounds pleased with how they're working together to get someone ready to start in Week One.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles
NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles originally appeared on Parade. Sixty-six-year-old Lawrence Taylor, best known as 'L.T.,' joins Eli Manning and Michael Strahan as one of the most iconic players to ever suit up for the New York Giants. Advertisement Taylor made a recent surprise appearance at the Giants' OTAs (Organized Team Activities), where he offered pearls of wisdom on teamwork to the current defensive squad. But it was his appearance following recent legal troubles last summer that had everyone talking. Related: NFL Star Stefon Diggs In Hot Water Over Troubling Viral Video While encouraging the players to spend time together outside of practice to build camaraderie on the field, Taylor described the group as 'like a bunch of crazy dogs' who need to play as 'one unit.' Before leaving the group, L.T. lamented no longer playing football, stating: 'I wish I could still play, but I'm too goddamned old, you know? I can't do it no more." Despite the comment, his presence at the Giants' training facility was anything but aged. Wearing black sweats and a gray-and-black sweatshirt, Taylor looked fit and healthy, even with a newly grayed beard. His appearance was a welcome sight for fans of the athlete, who also had a memorable role in Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday. Taylor's past legal troubles and history with drug use have previously made him the subject of dramatic headlines. Advertisement Related: 'Baywatch' Star Donna D'Errico, 57, Slips Back Into Her Red Swimsuit Over 15 Years Later In his 2004 biography L.T.: Over the Edge, the 10-time All-Pro attributed his struggles during and after his NFL career to being an adrenaline junkie who lived life on the edge. The former Giants star — widely regarded as the greatest defensive player of all time — told The New York Times in 2003 that "L.T. is dead." Despite Taylor's attempt to put his fast-living persona to rest, the former NFL star was arrested for failing to report his address, a requirement of past legal issues stemming from Lawrence's interaction with an underage prostitute. The case against Taylor was dismissed in July 2024. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Advertisement NY Giants Legend, 66, Shocks Everyone With Appearance After Past Struggles first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce Turns Heads With His Chiefs Decision on Monday
Travis Kelce Turns Heads With His Chiefs Decision on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Travis Kelce is back in Kansas City after reportedly spending a significant amount of his time in the offseason in Boca Raton. The All-Pro tight end reportedly hunkered down in Florida with his friends to get his body in shape for the upcoming season, which is now just a few months away. Advertisement Kelce was spotted entering the team's practice facility last week for the first session of the Chiefs' Organized Team Activities or OTAs. Over the weekend, he attended a charity event in KC for the benefit of Children's Mercy Hospital. Kelce took part in the annual "Big Slick Celebrity Weekend" along with teammate Patrick Mahomes, his brother Jason Kelce and a number of big-name Hollywood celebrities. For some reason, though, the 10-time Pro Bowler was nowhere to be found as the Chiefs kicked off the first day of their second OTA session on Monday. Fans could not help but notice Kelce's absence from the practice session as the team posted multiple photos from the facility. Advertisement View the original article to see embedded media. "Travis still not seen on any OTA's," a comment on Instagram read. "No Kelce?" asked a fan. "He went back to Florida," responded another. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Biggerstaff-Imagn Images "leave the elderly alone. He needs 14 business days to recover from last weeks OTAs," a reaction read. "Any chance kelce shows up?? Too busy golfing and living the good life was in kc Saturday but couldn't clock into otas lmaooo," accused a user. "why is everyone all up over Travis? He's a vet and these are optional practices. Are you guys new to football? Like I would be surprised if he did go. And I don't expect him to do media because of you people who obviously are just watching your first offseason," a supporter argued. Advertisement A few other fans pointed out that these OTAs are voluntary, which means that, technically speaking, Kelce is not compelled to attend them. Be that as it may, supporters also indicated that other members of the squad chose to go, including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have two more days of OTAs on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as another session from June 10 to 13. Whether or not Kelce will take part in any of those remains to be seen. Related: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Ignite Speculation After New Photo Surfaces on Saturday Related: Travis Kelce Makes Appearance in Official 'Happy Gilmore 2' Trailer This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Patriots reportedly don't intend to cut Stefon Diggs amid video controversy
On the seventh day of the New England Patriots' Organized Team Activities, wide receiver Stefon Diggs finally made an appearance. It's common for accomplished veterans to wait until training camp to start practicing with the team, but Diggs' presence at OTAs was notable and important for both the player and the franchise after he became subject to national criticism last week when a video of him partying on a boat went viral and the Patriots had to answer for it. [Related: Mike Vrabel on Stefon Diggs boat video: 'We want to make great decisions'] Along with addressing Diggs' off-field decision-making, the Patriots shut down any rumors that they would cut the receiver they just acquired in free agency, per NFL Network. That report and Diggs' attendance at OTAs are both good signs. The Patriots signed Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler, to a three-year deal worth $69 million ($26 million guaranteed) in March, and wouldn't want the time that went into that deal to go to waste. Since that deal, though, his offseason has been highlighted by NBA game appearances with his girlfriend Cardi B and the boat video. Reporting to OTAs, though, changes the narrative. It shows that the Patriots and Diggs are on the same page about working to get him onto the field — a process that will have its share of obstacles and doesn't need any additional controversy getting in the way. That's because Diggs is still recovering from the ACL tear he sustained in Week 8 of last season while playing for his previous team, the Houston Texans. It's expected to keep him out at least through Week 4 of this season, per the Athletic. Based on the money the Patriots invested in Diggs, he should be incentivized to prioritize and focus on his rehabilitation. While it may not have been last week, it's seemingly moving in that direction, and showing up at OTAs is a clear and positive sign of that. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Malcolm Koonce is practicing at Raiders OTAs after missing all of 2024 with knee injury
Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce is back at work after missing all of last season with a knee injury. Koonce has been on the practice field at the Raiders' Organized Team Activities, a welcome sign for a player whose torn ACL ended his 2024 season before it started. Koonce appears to be in good shape after spending several months rehabbing his knee, according to A 2021 third-round draft pick of the Raiders, Koonce was beginning to make a name for himself in his third season in 2023, recording eight sacks that season including three against Patrick Mahomes in the Raiders' Christmas Day upset of the Chiefs. The 2024 season was then lost, but the Raiders re-signed Koonce to a one-year contract this offseason, and they're hoping he can stay healthy and pick up where he left off in 2023.
