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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lions Urged to Pursue Former Bills Edge Von Miller
Lions Urged to Pursue Former Bills Edge Von Miller originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Lions' roster took a big hit today. All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced he is retiring, which leaves them with another position where they need to find a way to replace a talented starter. Advertisement With that in mind, they may feel a bit more urgency to make a move at one of the other positions where they are still looking to replace a former All-Pro who started for the team in 2024. Detroit Lions general manager Brad HolmesKimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Draft Network's Justin Melo has an idea for just such a move that would give the Lions a replacement for Za'Darius Smith. Melo recently named the Lions as a team who should sign former Buffalo Bills edge Von Miller. It seems this idea may be gaining some popularity as CBS Sports' John Breech also recently named the Lions as a potential landing spot for the former Super Bowl MVP. Miller is no longer the elite defender that anchored a Super Bowl-winning Broncos defense, but he was still a pretty solid piece for the Bills this past season. Advertisement He only played 279 snaps in 13 games, but was still able to produce six sacks and 32 total pressures in 2024 according to Pro Football Focus. It was a big bounce back for Miller after he failed to record a sack in 12 games during the 2023 season. He's not the best option out there as he is now 36 years old and has missed 15 games in the last three seasons. He also plays limited snaps even when available. However, he could work as a pass rush specialist for them to give the team another option to get pressure on opposing QBs in obvious passing situations. The Lions need to do something to improve in this area as they prepare to face the NFL's toughest schedule in 2025. Advertisement If the price is right, Miller could make sense as an option to give them that boost. Related: Lions' Three-Time All-Pro Unexpectedly Announces Retirement at Just 29 Years Old Related: Lions Named a Potential Landing Spot for Former Starting QB Whose Team Recently Replaced Him This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes' Personal Decision Amid Offseason
Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes' Personal Decision Amid Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Patrick Mahomes is heading into his ninth season with the Kansas City Chiefs, looking to add to his already incredible resume. Advertisement Mahomes has already established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, earning three Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs. As he searches for another Super Bowl title, Mahomes also has made some big moves outside the white lines. During the offseason, after leading the Chiefs to a 17-3 record with playoff wins over the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills, Mahomes gathered several current and former NFL stars for the Vegas Golf Classic. Mahomes hosted a golf tournament during the offseason, presented by the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. After the charity event, which featured Jamaal Charles, Von Miller and several other stars, the Chiefs posted their reaction, showing high praise for Mahomes and his charitable efforts. Advertisement "Patrick recently hosted the annual @15andmahomies Vegas Golf Classic, helping raise money for the foundation's charitable efforts with a golf tournament and gala ⛳️," posted the official social media account of the Kansas City Chiefs. View the original article to see embedded media. Patrick Mahomes has been hosting events and preparing various charitable moves since 2019, when he founded the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. According to the official 15 and the Mahomies Foundation mission statement, they are "dedicated to improving the lives of children." The foundation also "supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes." Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during Super Bowl Burke-Imagn Images Last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes had yet another solid year, posting 26 touchdowns and 3,928 yards, completing 67.5 percent of his pass attempts. Advertisement Related: Patrick Mahomes Turns Heads with Personal Announcement on Sunday Related: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Aid $4.5 Million Move Amid Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
10 best remaining NFL free agents the Eagles could target after June 1
10 best remaining NFL free agents the Eagles could target after June 1 Post-June 1 signings don't affect the compensatory pick formula, meaning the Eagles can wait and sign free agents later this summer to build more draft capital for the next season. The Eagles have undergone significant changes on both sides of the football field, involving player personnel and a retooled coaching staff. The first wave of free agency saw Josh Sweat (Cardinals), Milton Williams (Patriots), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Mekhi Becton (Chargers), and Oren Burks (Bengals) all depart. Still, they rebounded to make several key signings, including A.J. Dillon (RB), Joshua Uche (LB), Adoree' Jackson (CB), Charley Hughlett (LS), Patrick Johnson (LB), Matt Pryor (OL), and Avery Williams (KR/PR). The Eagles and GM Howie Roseman are big on compensatory picks, and could choose to wait until after June 1 to add more talent to the roster. Post-June 1 signings don't affect the compensatory pick formula, meaning Philadelphia can wait and sign free agents later this summer to build more draft capital for the next season. With June 1 just days away, we're looking at ten free agents the Eagles could sign. Brandon Scherff, G Another potential addition for depth, the veteran offensive guard had a pass block win rate of 93.8% last year, ranked 14th among guards, according to ESPN. Justin Simmons, S Simmons signed with Atlanta last offseason following eight years in Denver. Last season, Simmons recorded two interceptions, seven passes defended, and 62 total tackles in 16 games played in 2024, with his PFF grade ranking 113th out of 170 safeties. Julian Blackmon, S Blackmon had three interceptions in 2024 and seven over the past two seasons. Keenan Allen, WR Roster building in the NFL isn't Madden 25, but if the Eagles wanted to ensure that the pass catchers behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are dependable, they could look to sign the former Chargers and Bears star on a team-friendly deal. Jahan Dotson is the third wide receiver, and Philadelphia has Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith working to develop. Still, Allen had 70 receptions for 774 yards and seven touchdowns (15 games) last season. Rasul Douglas, CB The 29-year-old former Eagles cornerback didn't record an interception over 15 games and allowed a career-worst 122.0 passer rating when targeted last season. His PFF grade ranked 132nd out of 223 cornerbacks. In 2023, Douglas had five interceptions with a 73.1 passer rating allowed. David Andrews, C If the Eagles are uncertain about the right guard spot, Philadelphia could move Cam Jurgens and sign former Patriots center David Andrews. After going undrafted in 2015, Andrews signed with the Patriots, made 121 starts over nine seasons, and won two Super Bowls. Von Miller, OLB Every team needs a closer at edge rusher, and if the Eagles really wanted to get creative, they could make a run at Von Miller. The eight-time Pro Bowler had six sacks, seven tackles for loss, eight QB hits, and 17 total tackles in 13 games last season. Kyzir White, LB A former Eagles linebacker familiar with the culture, White started all 17 games in his second season with the Arizona Cardinals, making 137 total tackles, one interception, 2.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, and eight QB hits. White is a liability against the pass, and Vic Fangio would have to get creative with his usage. Jedrick Wills Jr., OT Wills could be in line for a position switch like Mekhi Becton, and he's still a solid pass blocker who has a career pass block win rate of 92.0%. Mike Hilton, cornerback Hilton has a natural feel for playing in space as a coverage defender, and in the slot, he offers the aggressive mentality to tackle and blitz on the edges.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Von Miller wants to pass DeMarcus Ware on all-time NFL sacks list
Von Miller wants to pass DeMarcus Ware on all-time NFL sacks list Show Caption Hide Caption Five NFL games we can't wait to watch in the 2025 season The NFL schedule for the 2025-2026 season has been released. Here are a few games on our must-watch list. Von Miller is looking to move up the NFL's all-time sacks list in 2025. There's only one problem – he still doesn't have a team. Miller has been on the free agent market since the Buffalo Bills released him on March 9, but is still eyeing an opportunity on the field next season rather than head for retirement. In an interview with 9NEWS in Denver, Miller spoke about his playing career's future and why there is still one more thing to accomplish. The MVP of Super Bowl 50 ranks 25th on the all-time sack leaders list with 129.5. His former teammate, DeMarcus Ware, checks in at 13th with 138.5. When asked if he has plans to retire, Miller made it clear that passing Ware is a goal that he has to reach. "No, because I need (9.5) more sacks to pass DeMarcus," Miller said, via 9NEWS' Mike Klis. Despite racking up plenty of accolades over the years, having that edge over Ware is enough to keep the 36-year-old going, among other things. "That's one of them," Miller said. "If I had 140 sacks? I could retire. But me and DeMarcus, we spent a lot of time together in the offseason. He plays a lot of golf. Whenever I'm done playing football, I'll probably be right there with him playing golf. I just can't let him have that … I've already played three more years than he's played so I at least have to get him on total sacks. That's one of the personal goals that I have." Klis noted that Miller also wants his two sons, Valor, 4, and Victory, 2, to be able to appreciate seeing their father play. A two-time Super Bowl champion, Miller has been named to the Pro Bowl eight times, an All-Pro three times and the 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year. He's likely to be a first ballot Hall of Fame entrant when the cleats are officially hung up. That seems like it'll have to wait for another day though. Miller believes still has more to give. Now he just has to find a team willing to let him give it.
San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Von Miller hopes to continue his NFL career but doubts that'll be with his beloved Broncos in 2025
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller has conflicted feelings about the Denver Broncos honoring their Super Bowl 50 team during alumni weekend in October. That Week 7 game with the New York Giants is when the late Demaryius Thomas will be inducted into the team's ring of fame during halftime ceremonies. 'I would love to be there,' Miller said Wednesday during an event for his charity, Von's Vision, 'but I hope to not be there.' That's because the NFL's active sacks leader and 36-year-old free agent aims to be playing a 15th season in the NFL. 'I hope to not be there — unless I'm playing for the Giants or the Broncos," said Miller, who was released by the Buffalo Bills in March to free up salary cap space. Although Miller has often talked about a reunion with Denver, where he starred from 2011-21, accumulating a team record 110 1/2 sacks, he doesn't think re-signing with the Broncos is realistic — at least not in 2025. Asked if the Broncos had reached out to him or his agent, Miller said, "I haven't heard anything. But I mean, if you look at it this year, it really doesn't — it really doesn't make sense. They got two really, really good rushers that are best in the league (in) Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto, they are incredible rushers. 'And the guys underneath them, they come in, they produce sacks too, and they play special teams. I'm not playing special teams,' Miller added. 'So they kind of — that decision kind of makes itself. I think at 36 years old, I can say that I probably won't be doing that, But, yeah, just this year, probably not. But, you know, the year after that, next year, we'll see what happens.' Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 2021 and he added another Super Bowl ring that season to the one he won in Denver following the 2015 season. He spent the last three years in Buffalo but injuries prevented him from having the kind of impact he'd had previously. The Bills released him in March because he was set to have a $23.8 million cap hit this season. 'Offseason's been a little bit longer than I expected it to be, but that's just how it's supposed to be,' Miller said. 'Whenever you have all this time, you reminisce and you think back about all these OTAs and these summer training sessions where you're like, 'Man, why I gotta be here? Why I gotta be here? OTAs, why I gotta do this?' And now you're sitting at home like, 'Man, I wish I was at OTAs right now.'' Miller said he's certain he'll play for somebody this season and if he has a productive year, he aims to play in 2026, too. Deep down, he hopes that's in Denver. He had high praise for the organization and said he'll always be a fan. Miller, who has 129 1/2 career sacks, said he still has plenty to offer both in production and leadership. 'I'm a locker-room guy through and through, and I can still roll out of the bed and rush the passer," Miller said. 'That's what I got.' Miller said it's hard to believe it's been a decade since he led Denver to its third Super Bowl title. Asked for his favorite memory of Thomas, that was it. 'When I think about D.T. going in the ring of honor, I think about him after the Super Bowl, everybody was happy,' Miller said. 'That feeling. It lasted all summer. Summer of '16 was incredible. And seeing D.T. happy and smiling is the picture that I have forever.'
