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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Falcons OLB Lorenzo Carter retiring from NFL
Former Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter has officially retired from football, as was announced on Tuesday afternoon. The news comes as something of a surprise after Carter signed with the Tennessee Titans just four months ago. It's an early end for Carter, who is just 29 years old. He has now been placed on the team's reserve/retired list. Carter spent a total of three seasons in Atlanta, his most recent stop, appearing in 47 games and tallying 125 combined tackles (76 solo), 14 TFL, 24 QB hits, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception returned for a touchdown. Carter began his NFL career when the New York Giants selected him in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, allowing him to see four seasons of his NFL career on their turf. There, he racked up 153 combined tackles (94 solo), 21 TFL, 35 QB hits, 14.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a single interception. The ex-Falcon finishes out his career with 96 career appearances with 62 starts.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Zabien Brown
After a memorable debut season in Tuscaloosa, the 2025 campaign is shaping up to be even better for second-year Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Zabien Brown. However, when taking a look back at Brown's debut season first, the now sophomore produced some big moments for the Crimson Tide, with arguably none bigger than a game-sealing interception in the end zone against Georgia. Looking ahead to 2025, can Brown replicate some of those same big moments for the Crimson Tide this fall, while also potentially taking the next step into one of the SEC's top cornerbacks? Here is everything you need to know about Alabama cornerback Zabien Brown entering the 2025 season. Zabien Brown player information Zabien Brown career stats Brown's debut season at the collegiate level a year ago was a memorable one in which he started all 13 games for the Crimson Tide at cornerback as a true freshman. Over that span, Brown did a bit of everything for Alabama in which he amassed 18 tackles, two TFL, three interceptions, five PD, and two fumble recoveries. Zabien Brown 2024 stats As mentioned previously, Brown did a bit of everything for Alabama defensively during his debut season with the Crimson Tide. Brown compiled 18 tackles, two TFL, three interceptions, five PD, and two fumble recoveries to earn Freshman All-SEC honors at seasons end. Zabien Brown recruiting ranking Brown came to Alabama as one of the headline names in the Crimson Tide's 2024 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 30 overall player nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 cornerback. Rated as a five-star prospect, Brown committed to Alabama in Jan. 2023, and was also considered the No. 2 overall player in the state of California where he attended national power Mater Dei High School. Zabien Brown 2025 season outlook Entering his sophomore season at Alabama, Brown is likely cemented as a starter at cornerback. Yes, entering the 2025 season, Brown projects to be a starting cornerback from day one for the Crimson Tide, as Alabama's starting duo at the position from a year ago both return in the now sophomore and teammate Domani Jackson. As for Brown in particular, the former five-star could very easily take the next step as a sophomore, with career-high's likely to come statistically tackle-wise in particular, while it might be difficult to top his total of three interceptions as a freshman. Overall, expect another strong season for Brown at cornerback, and for the sophomore to potentially challenge for All-SEC honors at seasons end. Zabien Brown 2025 season prediction Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: LT Overton
As we look ahead to the 2025 college football season, there are few players on the Alabama Crimson Tide defense who have a greater amount of hype surrounding their potential this fall than LT Overton. Entering year two in Tuscaloosa, Overton bypassed the NFL draft this past spring in order to return to Alabama for the 2025 season, setting the stage for what many across the college football world believe could be a career-year for the former top recruit. With this, Overton likely enters the season as a potential first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and could possibly cement that status with a strong campaign this fall. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama's LT Overton entering the 2025 season. LT Overton player information Position: Defensive Line Jersey Number: No. 22 Height: 6'5 Weight: 278 Class: Senior Hometown: Milton, Georgia High School: Milton LT Overton career stats Over his three-year collegiate career so far, Overton has compiled a combined 90 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery during his time at both Alabama and Texas A&M. Transferring to Alabama prior to the 2024 season, Overton had a combined 48 tackles, three TFL, and a sack while at Texas A&M in 2022-23. LT Overton 2024 stats Overton's 2024 season at Alabama was his first in Tuscaloosa after transferring from Texas A&M, with the move to join the Crimson Tide immediately translating to the career-year. Last season, Overton appeared in 13 games where he compiled 42 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. LT Overton recruiting ranking Coming out of high school, Overton was considered as the nation's No. 14 overall player in the 2022 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 rated defensive lineman nationally. Rated as a five-star recruit, Overton was also considered the No. 3 player in the state of Georgia where he attended Milton High School. Overton also came to Alabama as part of the Crimson Tide's 2024 transfer portal class where he was considered by 247Sports as the No. 30 overall player nationally that offseason. The defensive lineman, who committed to Alabama in Dec. 2023, was also rated a four-star transfer, as well as the No. 7 overall player at his position. LT Overton 2025 season outlook There are few names on the defensive side of the ball for Alabama this season who could more of an overall impact than Overton. One of Alabama's returning leaders on defense, Overton enters the 2025 season cemented as the Crimson Tide's starter at "Bandit," which you could argue is certainly a loaded position group. Overton will also bring a significant amount of experience to that group, and should rank among Alabama's most productive players on the defensive line as a player who can help both rush the passer, as well as stop the run. Overall, expect a career-year for Overton in 2025, and for the Alabama defensive lineman to receive All-SEC honors at seasons end. LT Overton 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 50 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, All-SEC honors Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: LT Overton
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: LT Overton
As we look ahead to the 2025 college football season, there are few players on the Alabama Crimson Tide defense who have a greater amount of hype surrounding their potential this fall than LT Overton. Entering year two in Tuscaloosa, Overton bypassed the NFL draft this past spring in order to return to Alabama for the 2025 season, setting the stage for what many across the college football world believe could be a career-year for the former top recruit. With this, Overton likely enters the season as a potential first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and could possibly cement that status with a strong campaign this fall. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama's LT Overton entering the 2025 season. LT Overton player information LT Overton career stats Over his three-year collegiate career so far, Overton has compiled a combined 90 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery during his time at both Alabama and Texas A&M. Transferring to Alabama prior to the 2024 season, Overton had a combined 48 tackles, three TFL, and a sack while at Texas A&M in 2022-23. LT Overton 2024 stats Overton's 2024 season at Alabama was his first in Tuscaloosa after transferring from Texas A&M, with the move to join the Crimson Tide immediately translating to the career-year. Last season, Overton appeared in 13 games where he compiled 42 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. LT Overton recruiting ranking Coming out of high school, Overton was considered as the nation's No. 14 overall player in the 2022 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 rated defensive lineman nationally. Rated as a five-star recruit, Overton was also considered the No. 3 player in the state of Georgia where he attended Milton High School. Overton also came to Alabama as part of the Crimson Tide's 2024 transfer portal class where he was considered by 247Sports as the No. 30 overall player nationally that offseason. The defensive lineman, who committed to Alabama in Dec. 2023, was also rated a four-star transfer, as well as the No. 7 overall player at his position. LT Overton 2025 season outlook There are few names on the defensive side of the ball for Alabama this season who could more of an overall impact than Overton. One of Alabama's returning leaders on defense, Overton enters the 2025 season cemented as the Crimson Tide's starter at "Bandit," which you could argue is certainly a loaded position group. Overton will also bring a significant amount of experience to that group, and should rank among Alabama's most productive players on the defensive line as a player who can help both rush the passer, as well as stop the run. Overall, expect a career-year for Overton in 2025, and for the Alabama defensive lineman to receive All-SEC honors at seasons end. LT Overton 2025 season prediction Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Stella Creasy thanks passengers for intervening as she was ‘hassled' by man on London Underground
A female Labour MP has thanked London Underground passengers for rushing to her defence as she was hassled by a man. Stella Creasy was on the Victoria Line when she began to be harassed by the male passenger in an incident she is planning to report to the police. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Walthamstow MP said: 'If you were one of the passengers on the victoria line just now who intervened to stop a man hassling me thank you from the bottom of my heart. 'Please get in touch with my office if you are prepared to be a witness as maybe the police might listen to you about him now!' The Independent contacted Ms Creasy to ask for more details. TFL was contacted for comment. Ms Creasy has been repeatedly targeted with abuse, lashing out last year at the crusade of harassment launched against her by anti-abortion activists, an issue on which she has campaigned. In a moving interview with The Independent, Ms Creasy said she was facing 'a bonfire of abuse' from anti-abortion ideologues on social media in punishment for campaigning on abortion rights. And in 2013, a man was arrested after launching a torrent of violent abuse on social media at Ms Creasy. Peter Nunn, a blogger from Bristol, was sentenced to 18 weeks imprisonment in September 2014 for sending messages to Ms Creasy calling her a witch and retweeting rape threats. She and other feminist campaigners were harassed after expressing support for the image of author Jane Austen to be placed on a banknote. After the incident, Ms Creasy was forced to have a panic button installed in her home. Ms Creasy's latest incident comes months after a cross-party inquiry warned that democracy is being undermined by the scale of abuse, threats and intimidation facing MPs. A survey by the Speaker's Conference revealed about half of MPs said threatening behaviour had caused anxiety or depression (49 per cent), with a similar share feeling unsafe as a result (52 per cent). The inquiry concluded that electoral law is 'not fit for purpose' in relation to tackling abuse of political candidates in elections and called for a Government review to assess security and electoral integrity. This phase of the Conference was established in 2024 to help ensure that elections to Parliament are conducted freely and fairly, without threats or violence. It also seeks to enable candidates to campaign safely and support elected representatives to do their job securely. Commenting on the findings, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Commons Speaker and chairman of the Speaker's Conference, said: 'Participating in free and fair democratic processes – as a candidate or a Member of Parliament – is a privilege, and we expect that to come with robust political discourse and debate. 'But abuse, threats and intimidation should never be part of this job. It threatens the health of our democracy, and forces people to choose between the public good and their own safety and wellbeing. 'I am grateful to members, their staff and the witnesses we have heard from to date for sharing their experiences with us and look forward to working with colleagues on the next phase of the Conference's work.'
