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Von Miller foreclosing on new owner of mansion near Broncos HQ ·

4-5 minutes 9/5/2023He rushes.He tackles.He … forecloses?Ex-Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is doing just that on the new owner of his former mansion near the team’s headquarters, public records show.The buyer, meanwhile, acknowledged to BusinessDen that he hasn’t been making loan payments — but said that’s because Miller didn’t deliver the home in the agreed-upon condition.Miller played for the ...

Here's how Browns star Nick Chubb is using comic book videos and art to connect with fans ·

Akron Beacon JournalBrowns running back Nick Chubb is convinced the Batman identity he has adopted is a perfect fit for "the dark, gloomy city" of Cleveland.With Chubb's favorite superhero serving as the inspiration, the standout player launched a hype video last year and then Sunday Knight Comic, which will be back for another Browns season.A former University of Georgia football assistant has used ...

Sam Howell, breakout candidates and more Commanders thoughts entering 2023 season ·

Mike Petro News Business ReporterEndorsement deals keep coming for Josh Allen.The Buffalo Bills quarterback has signed a multiyear partnership with PepsiCo, supporting brands across the national portfolio.That deal and partnerships with several other corporate sponsors have Allen ranked fourth among NFL players in total endorsement earnings for 2023 at $9 million, according to estimates by Sportico.And ...

Report: Former Bucs receiver Mike Williams dies in construction accident ·

TAMPA ― Former Bucs receiver Mike Williams has died from injuries suffered in a construction accident, according to a Buffalo television station.He was 36.A fourth-round pick out of Syracuse in 2010, Williams burst onto the scene with 964 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. That made him an NFL Pepsi Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist.Williams played only four seasons with Tampa Bay before playing ...

Kurtenbach: The 49ers can afford to pay Nick Bosa, and there’s (still) no good excuse why they haven’t ·

The 49ers are still paying Dee Ford.They can pay Nick Bosa.The 49ers are still paying Trey Lance, whom they traded last month.They can pay Nick Bosa.The 49ers are still paying Jimmie Ward, who now plays for the Texans.They can pay Nick Bosa.The 49ers are still paying Trey Sermon.OK, OK, you get it.The question for the 49ers isn’t whether they can afford to pay Nick Bosa but if they want to pay the ...

Tony Romo loves Jalen Hurts, but he’s really been impressed by Eagles owner Jeff Lurie ·

Tony Romo proudly wore silver and blue during his 13 seasons as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. But entering his seventh season with CBS, one which will end with his calling the Super Bowl, Romo sounds as if he’s bleeding Eagles green.Like just about every NFL analyst, Romo loves Jalen Hurts and is high on the Eagles entering the 2023 season. But he was also one of the few who predicted the ...

Top 10 storylines for 2023 NFL season ·

READY FOR TAKEOFF? It isn’t often that a team with the longest active playoff drought in the sport becomes the most fascinating one in the league in the span of one short offseason, but that’s what has happened to the Jets with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. He gives them instant credibility and a quarterback who has four MVP awards; they give him a place to play after it became clear the Packers ...

Take a look at the Vikings’ unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener ·

With the regular season finally coming up, the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium.Not much has changed since the Vikings released their unofficial depth chart early in training camp.Here’s a look at the starters and backups as the Vikings prepare to start their quest toward a Super Bowl.OFFENSEQuarterbacksStarter: ...

2023 Rams offense: Position-by-position breakdown ·

It’s never been a secret that the offensive side of the ball has been Rams head coach Sean McVay’s baby. A vaunted offensive tactician, the Rams have typically spent more capital – whether in the draft, free agency or trade market – on that side of the ball.So when looking at the Rams’ 2023 youthful roster, it isn’t much of a surprise that most of the veterans are on offense. But that doesn’t mean ...

New Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur helps Sean McVay ·

Mike LaFleur and Sean McVay go way back.Well, far back for 30-somethings.LaFleur was on the periphery of the NFL coaching incubator that was the Washington staff about a decade ago, and he eventually became a part of the same coaching tree.So when McVay was searching for a new offensive coordinator this offseason, he turned to a familiar name.LaFleur, 36, is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers ...

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Jim Otto, the original Mr. Raider, dies at 86

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Calculating the 2024 Draft grades of all 257 picks

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