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9 hours ago
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ESPN's Peter Schrager reveals the moment he knew it was time to leave NFL Network
Peter Schrager knew it was time to move on. Reflecting on his March departure from NFL Network, where he had co-hosted 'Good Morning Football' since 2016, the new ESPN personality said this week on the 'SI Media with Jimmy Traina' podcast that once the program relocated from New York to Los Angeles, he started pondering what could be next. 'For me, once they moved the show to L.A., I had a year left on my contract and I started plotting my next step. I don't have anything left to give that show. I love that show. I root for it. In fact, I still watch it in the mornings when I'm flipping around,' Schrager said. Peter Schrager joined ESPN in April. Peter Schrager/X '… I couldn't do another 'Whiteboard Wednesday.' I couldn't do another remote segment where we're interviewing the same whatever-it-is, another year. I just felt like, creatively, it was time, and my contract was up. Once they moved it to L.A., that to me was the future on the wall.' NFL Network announced in March 2024 that the morning show, also starring co-hosts Kyle Brandt and Jamie Erdahl, would be shifting to the West Coast. Although Schrager 'tried getting there as often as possible,' it was hardly a sustainable lifestyle. 'I did a week of shows every month out in the West Coast. But it was waking up at 2 a.m. It just wasn't sensible. I was not moving my family. I did the best job I could until the contract was up,' he said. Peter Schrager had hosted 'Good Morning Football' on NFL Network since 2016. Getty Images Upon exiting NFL Network, Schrager agreed to a multi-year agreement with ESPN in April, offering his commentary on programs such as 'Get Up,' 'First Take' and 'The Pat McAfee Show,' to name a few. 'I am so happy. I am so excited,' Schrager said. 'Already I feel creatively energized and to work with new people and to get new perspectives. It's been really cool.' Schrager began his career at in 2004 before pivoting to Fox Sports two years later.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Photo Gallery: The Pat McAfee Show at Steelers Training Camp
UNITY TWP, Pa. — The Pat McAfee Show was live at St. Vincent College on Wednesday afternoon, and photographer Ed Thompson of Steelers Now was on-site for the event. McAfee had Aaron Rodgers, T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan and Danny Smith on the program. Below are some photos of Rodgers during the show. The four-time NFL MVP also took some time to sign autographs for a couple of young Steelers fans. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Photo Gallery: The Pat McAfee Show at Steelers Training Camp Related Headlines Steelers Sights & Sounds: Will Howard Zipping It, Seumalo Back ESPN Skeptical of Young Talent on Steelers Roster Jets CB Thinks He Can Fluster Steelers' DK Metcalf Steelers WR Leaves Practice with Injury
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9 hours ago
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Jets Pass Rusher Always Wanted to Sack Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have to keep his head on a swivel in their Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. The Pittsburgh Steelers open up the 2025 regular season with a road game against the New York Jets. And while the matchup will be headlined by quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields facing their former teams, another storyline has now materialized. Jets pass rusher Will McDonald IV, their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is very excited about the opportunity to bring down his former teammate. 'I've always wanted to sack Rodgers,' McDonald said. 'When I first came here, obviously, I wasn't able to do that because we were a team. Now, I think he's gonna be very competitive. I'm sure he already knows what I'm about, so I'm sure he's gonna have his head on his shoulders.' McDonald is coming off a breakout season. In 2024, he recorded a career-high 28 tackles, 10.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed. The 26-year-old wants to continue taking his game to another level this season, and the chance to put Rodgers in the dirt will only add to his motivation. McDonald will have a good chance to do just that, too. New York likely has a good idea of how to attack Rodgers following his two-year tenure with the team and he has a new offensive line in front of him in Pittsburgh. However, McDonald still doesn't think it will be that easy. 'He's a vet,' McDonald continued. 'So I'm sure he's got a couple tricks up his sleeve.' Health will be a big factor in Rodgers' and the Steelers' success in 2025. So keeping the 41-year-old quarterback up right will be top priority for Pittsburgh starting in Week 1. McDonald has 42 tackles, 13.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed through the first two years of his NFL career. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Jets Pass Rusher Always Wanted to Sack Aaron Rodgers Related Headlines Steelers Afternoon Drive: Back on Backers Standouts? Steelers Fans Troll Myles Garrett During The Pat McAfee Show Steelers Sights & Sounds: Broderick, Fautanu Get Physical Photo Gallery: The Pat McAfee Show at Steelers Training Camp
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10 hours ago
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NFL Rumors Roundup: Latest on Cowboys, Trey Hendrickson, Terry McLaurin, Chiefs and More
NFL training camp is underway with teams and players around the league preparing for the 2025 season. As practices are going on, there are still plenty of NFL rumors showcasing some of the contract drama and even a little trade buzz involving prominent players. Let's dive into some of the latest rumors and NFL news from some of the biggest storylines around the league during training camp. Dallas Cowboys discussing DaRon Bland contract extension A lot of the focus on NFL training camp has been on the Dallas Cowboys' ongoing contract negotiations with Micah Parsons. When a deal is reached, it is expected to shatter the record for an edge rusher. However, those are not the only ongoing negotiations. DaRon Bland told Jon Machota of The Athletic that his agent has been negotiating an extension with Dallas. The 26-year-old cornerback earned first-team All-Pro honors after generating a league-high nine interceptions in 2023. While he was not as effective in coverage last season, he was returning from a stress fracture that kept him out for more than half the season. With Trevon Diggs facing an uncertain future in Dallas, extending Bland before he hits NFL free agency next year could be crucial. Related: Detroit Lions making no progress on Alex Anzalone extension Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone expressed his disappointment this summer with the lack of progress in contract talks with the club. He joined the team in 2021 and his career has blossomed ever since. Wanting a long-term deal to finish his career in Detroit, Anzalone sat out at the start of training camp with a hamstring injury. While he returned over the weekend, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported there is still 'no momentum' on a deal. Without an extension, Anzalone will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this coming season. Related: Kansas City Chiefs targeting Trent McDuffie extension before Week 1 The Kansas City Chiefs signed edge rusher George Karlaftis to a four-year extension right at the start of training camp. Up next are negotiations with All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie. According to Nate Taylor of ESPN, Kansas City is hopeful of having a contract extension signed before Week 1 (Friday, Sept. 5). Based on the going rate for cornerback contract extensions this offseason, McDuffie's average annual value will likely land in the ballpark of $27 to $30 million, making him one of the three highest-paid players at his position. Related: Washington Commanders' Terry McLaurin wants huge deal Terry McLaurin did not report for the start of the Washington Commanders' training camp due to a contract dispute that has persisted throughout most of the offseason. When he eventually reported, an ankle injury placed him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Reports indicate that the two sides have made no progress in over a month, with a significant gap remaining at the negotiating table. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, it was reported that McLaurin wants considerably more than the $33 million average annual value (AAV) deal DK Metcalf landed this offseason. Heading into his age-30 season, an extension would pay McLaurin for production from age 31 through 34. For Washington, the risks of a long-term deal with a wide receiver nearing 30 and McLaurin's high asking price appear to be key issues in the stalled contract talks. Related: Cleveland Browns expected to trade one of their quarterbacks The Cleveland Browns four-man quarterback battle has been one of the biggest stories heading into NFL training camp. While the veterans and rookies are not necessarily all competing for the same job, there are two different battles underway. One factor that could shake things up later this summer, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano, is that Cleveland is 'likely' to trade one of Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, or Shedeur Sanders. Of the four, Pickett seems the likeliest to be traded. Related: Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals at a stalemate All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is holding out amid the Cincinnati Bengals training camp. The two sides have revisited contract talks repeatedly with only marginal progress. Now, amid Hendrickson's vow to sit out regular-season games without a new deal, it appears Cincinnati has drawn its line in the sand. Jeremy Fowler reported that the Bengals have 'relented as far as' they are willing to go in negotiations. Guaranteed money, particularly beyond the first year, is the biggest holdup. If neither side backs down, Hendrickson likely will not be on the field in Week 1. Related: Related Headlines Ben Johnson Admits Chicago Bears Rookie is 'Behind' Compared to Peers Browns Defense Takes Massive Blow After Top DB Suffers Likely Season-Ending Injury Astros Targeting Former Cy Young Runner-up at Trade Deadline Former NBA 1st-Round Pick Stole Nearly $300K From Casinos
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11 hours ago
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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Glad to Have ‘Super Smart' Zach Frazier
UNITY TWP, Pa. — Aaron Rodgers has nearly two decades' worth of NFL seasons on Zach Frazier. Still, the Pittsburgh Steelers' second-year center has been a shoulder to lean on for the seasoned, future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback. As Rodgers continues to absorb Arthur Smith's offense, Frazier has offered a helping hand in front of him. 'It starts and ends with that kid, though,' Rodgers said Wednesday on 'The Pat McAfee Show.' 'I mean, he's got a chance to be really special in the league. A lot of the great centers I've had were also wrestlers, and he was a great wrestler in high school. But he's super smart.' Rodgers joked that Frazier, a second-year pro and the Steelers' 2024 Rookie of the Year, is overstepping his bounds. 'He's a little too smug for my liking, though,' Rodgers said. 'He's out there making calls for me right now, telling me if I got the right check. So I gotta get his ass in line a little bit and let him know who's in charge.' Rodgers opened up a little more about the interaction when he met with the media afterward. 'I told him the other day, I said, 'Don't get used to that,'' Rodgers said. 'I said, 'At some point, I'm gonna be making the calls for you.'' After starting 15 games as the Steelers' fulcurm, Frazier was honored as part of last season's Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie team. He was the first Steelers offensive lineman to earn such an accolade since Maurkice Pouncey in 2010. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Glad to Have 'Super Smart' Zach Frazier Related Headlines Jets CB Thinks He Can Fluster Steelers' DK Metcalf Steelers WR Leaves Practice with Injury Aaron Rodgers Sends Blunt Message to Doubters Steelers Get Good News on Veteran Guard Isaac Seumalo
