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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ex-Eagles Player Gets Encouraging Update After Injury Scare
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Thursday's practice session for the Houston Texans went from business as usual to worrisome quickly. As the former Philadelphia Eagles safety CJ Gardner-Johnson went down with an injury, it was suspected he was dealing with a major injury. The veteran safety needed to be carted off the field. More often than not, that's a sign that a player's season could be in jeopardy. For some time, it seemed like that could be it for Garner-Johnson. Read More: Ex-Rival Speaks Highly of Philadelphia Eagles Initial reports suggested the star safety was staring at a missed first season in Houston. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shared a positive update not long after the initial reports surfaced. via @RapSheet: Good news for the #Texans: Safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson, who was carted off in practice today, did not tear his ACL, sources say. He's undergoing more tests, but initials tests have provided good news. With the ACL intact, CJGJ avoided the worst-case scenario. More info coming. With the ACL intact, CJGJ avoided worst-case scenario. More info coming. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 8, 2025 A torn ACL would've sent Gardner-Johnson into a season-long rehab. Instead, it seems he could get back out on the field to debut with the Texans at some point. History repeats itself for Gardner-Johnson. Back in 2023, the veteran was gearing up for his first season with the Detroit Lions, one season after playing with the Eagles. Early on during training camp, Gardner-Johnson suffered a non-contact lower-body injury, which caused fears of a possible ACL injury. Gardner-Johnson was cleared to begin the season with the Lions. Early on, he suffered another injury, which placed him on the injured reserve. Before the Lions made it to the Playoffs, Gardner-Johnson appeared in just three games. C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after being ejected from the game against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after being ejected from the game against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Landover, More: Jason Kelce Drops Honest Take on Eagles Super Bowl Debate Last spring, Gardner-Johnson returned to the Eagles on a reported three-year deal. He would remain healthy, appearing in 16 games for the Eagles throughout the season. During his first stint with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson appeared in 12 games, racking up 67 tackles, eight pass deflections, and six interceptions. In 2024, Gardner-Johnson played in 16 games, picking up 59 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and six more interceptions. After helping the Eagles contend for another Super Bowl, Gardner-Johnson was included in a trade. He was sent to Houston with two years left on his deal. It's unclear when Gardner-Johnson will make his way back out on the field for the Texans this season. The positive news is that the former Eagles star isn't dealing with anything overly concerning. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ian Rapoport Issues Stunning Jaxson Dart Prediction for Giants
Ian Rapoport Issues Stunning Jaxson Dart Prediction for Giants originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The strategy behind the New York Giants' quarterback signings in March remains sound. In signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the Giants - well before the NFL Draft - ensured that their quarterback play would be better than it was in the 2024 season, when Daniel Jones and the offense crumbled together. Advertisement And now comes first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart and a long-term might be accelerated sooner than many think. Is Dart a raw prospect to some, in line for a redshirt season? Maybe; the Giants surely don't want to risk stunting his growth by starting him early out of desperation. And don't have to feel desperate with Wilson here – as the vet is almost certain to start the year with the first team. Indeed, he's got enough self-security that he's comfortable mentoring the kid who will eventually take his job. "I always share,' Wilson said of working with the other quarterbacks. 'I'm a big believer in communicating out loud: 'Here's what I'm thinking.' You don't hold any information [back]. For me, when you have tremendous confidence in yourself, you have no problem sharing with others. Advertisement "That's just what I've always believed.' And what does Giants coach Brian Daboll believe? Listen to a recent report from our colleague Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who makes a rather stunning prediction. "You listen to everything Brian Daboll says, you get an understanding of how far along Jaxson Dart is, and where you think he's going to go," he said. "It's clearly a matter of 'when,' not 'if." In truth, we argue that there are "if's'' because we've never seen Dart do anything. But "Rap Sheet's" point is strong and sound. And Wilson knows Dart could push him for playing time at some point. 'I just think about having success today,' Wilson said. 'That's always been my approach. I'm trying to be the best in the world. I think that for me, mentally, you have confidence in yourself and you have confidence in what you do, your process. I constantly stay the course and understand that if I'm the best me, I know how great that is. I always just stay within. I don't really think about outside.' Advertisement Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Booker T Reveals What Made Him Choose His Iconic Entrance Theme
Booker T has had some great entrance music in his career. Booker T and Stevie Ray, also known as Harlem Heat, used one of the most well-known theme songs in WCW. Their theme song later played a big part in Booker T's entrance theme when he became a singles wrestler. Advertisement While speaking on the Club 520 Podcast at WWE World, Booker T revealed how he and Stevie Ray first heard their entrance theme. As soon as they listened to it, they knew right away it was the perfect fit for Harlem Heat and said it sounded like a champion's theme. Booker T says his theme song was meant to sound like a champion's 'I remember back in late '91 when they first approached us with this sound right here. It was just out of an abundance of music that we just had to pick from. As soon as we heard it, man, I was like, 'Man, that's it. That's the song.' Just because it's very, very important as far as the music you have. You do your name, like Booker T and Stevie Ray, [we thought they were] championship names. We wanted championship music as well. And I wanted everybody, all of the fans, to have an experience when they heard that music. 'And that music was so unique it wasn't rap, you know what I mean? It had its own feel, its own flavor, and when you heard it, you'd go, 'Oh, man, here come them boys, and they about to come out here and do some work.' Man, that music still, to this day, man, it hypes me up. Man, my wife got that on her phone, and so I got to hear it every day, you know? But it's awesome, it really is.' Did you know that 'Rap Sheet' was full of shocking samples? Harlem Heat's theme was originally called 'Rap Sheet,' a song written by Didier Leglise & René De Wael. However, the song featured several surprising samples of other songs. This includes 'Music Non-Stop' and 'Sex Object' by Kraftwerk. Advertisement There is also one other pretty prominent sample in the song, which was discovered by Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp in 2021. Sapp revealed that the snippet of an odd 'brrr-like' sound actually came from a sample of 'Hateful Head Helen' by Sweet Pussy Pauline. On her song, Pauline describes how men want to stick their faces in a woman's buttcheeks and motorboat them, but 'they don't know how to ask.' Sapp asked a pretty fair and important question that still rings true… what are these wrestling music producers thinking? If that wasn't hilarious enough, non-wrestling fans even remember 'Rap Sheet' being used in a sketch on the classic comedy series Kids in the Hall. Read More: Booker T Reveals The Crowning Moment Of His Career: I Wouldn't Change It For Anything If you use these quotes, please credit the original source and link back to WrestleZone with an h/t for the transcription. The post Booker T Reveals What Made Him Choose His Iconic Entrance Theme appeared first on Wrestlezone.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals, Trey Hendrickson drama reports divided on details
Bengals, Trey Hendrickson drama reports divided on details "I believe if the Bengals were gonna trade Trey Hendrickson it would have happened already.. I understand why he's upset because he deserves more money.. I believe they're gonna give it to him but they haven't struck a deal yet" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 12, 2025 The saga between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals is a very public war of words right now. Said war takes different routes to going public, too. The latest horrible-sounding update came from ESPN's Adam Schefter, who took the scathing message from Hendrickson himself and shared it with the world. In that message, Hendrickson and his reps accused the Bengals of zero communication from the team at all since the draft. But NFL Network's Ian Rapoport took to Pat McAfee's show not long after to clarify that there has been communication between Hendrickson and the team -- just not contract communication: RELATED: Bengals, Trey Hendrickson contract saga gets another update It's all rather silly noise in the middle of May right now, but Hendrickson kicked it off by passing a message to reporters. A very rough translation of the saga is simple: The Bengals, who have said they want to get Hendrickson a raise, aren't moving quick enough for his liking, which is perfectly in character. There's no actual deadline for an extension to happen and after granting his reps permission to seek a trade, the team is sort of calling his bluff and willing to move things at their preferred pace. Hence, the latest round of chaos. It would still be wise to expect some sort of actual new development near the start of training camp. RELATED: Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Germaine Pratt standoffs updated
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pat McAfee offers new theory on Aaron Rodgers' mystery ring after QB sparked marriage rumors at Kentucky Derby
Pat McAfee has offered a wild new theory as to why Aaron Rodgers was seen wearing a mystery ring at the Kentucky Derby: someone proposed to him. The legendary NFL quarterback sparked marriage rumors after he was seen sporting a piece of jewelry on his left ring finger. Rodgers, whose NFL future remains up in the air, revealed last year that he is in a relationship with a mystery woman named Brittani. The 41-year-old was previously engaged to actress Shailene Woodley but sources close to Rodgers insist he hasn't secretly tied the knot during the NFL offseason. It is thought that the quarterback could have been wearing a 'promise ring', which symbolizes commitment and is often worn before someone gets engaged. But McAfee has suggested that Rodgers - a regular guest on his ESPN show - may be challenging traditional gender roles after a partner asked if he would marry them. — 1-1-1-1 (@pahrduve) May 4, 2025 "I saw Aaron Rodgers at the Kentucky Derby.. No updates but he looked great" ~ @RapSheet #PMSLive — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 5, 2025 'It looked like it was a wedding ring or maybe he got engaged to. Maybe somebody got engaged to him,' McAfee said. 'Maybe they flipped the script and said: "Who says it has to be one way to the other?" Maybe somebody got engaged to him and said: "Aaron, will you take this ring and be with me forever?" And Aaron said "yes, I will" and they'll "I do"-it later... who knows?' McAfee also wondered whether Rodgers was challenging social convention by simply ignoring the notion of a traditional ring finger. As revealed by the truth behind Rodgers' new jewelry could eventually emerge on McAfee's ESPN show. 'Aaron is a very particular person, and he will make his playing decision within the next few weeks, and if he is married, he will mention that on a future Pat McAfee appearance,' a source said.
