Former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez was notably excluded from the AFC Pro Bowl roster, sparking controversy. The league unveiled its Pro Bowl selections for both the AFC and NFC on Thursday, and the New England Patriots’ second-year player was not among the honorees. Instead, the AFC cornerback slots went to Derek Stingley Jr. (Houston Texans), Patrick Surtain II (Denver Broncos), Marlon Humphrey (Baltimore Ravens), and Denzel Ward (Cleveland Browns).
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The 2025 Pro Bowl rosters were unveiled on Thursday morning, and as usual, there were notable omissions. One of the most surprising is Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. Leading the league with nine interceptions, Joseph also boasts a 43.9% completion rate in his coverage, ranks as Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) top-graded safety, and holds the highest PFF coverage grade (91.5) among all defensive backs. Joseph led NFC safeties in fan voting for the Pro Bowl. However, votes from coaches and players ultimately left him off the roster. Instead, Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney, who has seven interceptions, and Arizona…
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has voiced his disapproval of the current NFL playoff structure. Heading into Week 18, the 14-2 Lions are set to face the 14-2 Minnesota Vikings with the NFC North title at stake. The game’s winner will secure the No. 1 seed and a bye into the Divisional Round, while the loser will face a road playoff game during the Wild Card Round. St. Brown expressed that while division winners deserve a playoff spot, it’s unfair for a 14-win team to be forced into a road game. “I think the rule should be changed,”…
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner will conclude his 2024 season on Injured Reserve after the Arizona Cardinals sidelined him due to a knee injury. Conner sustained the injury in Week 16 but managed to play through Week 17. However, with the Cardinals already out of playoff contention, the team opted to shut him down and shift their focus to the 2025 season, placing the 29-year-old on IR for the final game. The former Steelers standout and Pitt alumnus had a career-best season, rushing for 1,097 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 414 receiving yards and one touchdown. His…
The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their most crucial game of the season in Week 18, hosting the Minnesota Vikings on “Sunday Night Football.” At stake are the NFC North division title and the No. 1 seed in the conference. Both teams hold identical 14-2 records, but the loser will fall to the No. 5 seed despite having the conference’s second-best record. This is due to the playoff system, which awards the top four seeds to division champions. While both teams have had impressive seasons and feature strong rosters, Detroit has faced defensive challenges recently due to a string…
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has been sidelined since breaking his forearm in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While a return for the playoffs has always been a possibility, the 6-8 week recovery timeline left the door open for a late-season comeback. On Wednesday morning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network discussed the changes in the Lions and Minnesota Vikings’ rosters since their Week 7 matchup. Key Lions players like Alim McNeill, David Montgomery, and Malcolm Rodriguez, who participated in the first meeting, will be unavailable for Sunday’s game. Rapoport also commented on Anzalone’s status: “Alex Anzalone, the play-making linebacker…
The seven-time Super Bowl champion is slated to call his first major game for FOX on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans. Tom Brady will provide color commentary for Super Bowl LIX, while Kevin Burkhardt handles play-by-play duties. Burkhardt, known for his professionalism and ability to break down the complexities of the game, is a trusted presence in the booth. However, Brady, widely regarded as the NFL’s greatest quarterback, has faced significant criticism in his first season as an announcer. His struggles during Week 17 only heightened doubts about his readiness to call the world’s biggest annual sporting event. “He’s…
Detroit, sitting at 13-2, headed into a Monday Night Football clash against the San Francisco 49ers relying heavily on a reshuffled lineup. With key players like David Montgomery and Kalif Raymond sidelined, the Lions also await the potential return of Pro Bowl defender Aidan Hutchinson, who could rejoin the team if they reach the Super Bowl. Onwuzurike, a 6’3”, 304-pound lineman drafted in the second round out of Washington in 2021, has witnessed Detroit transform into a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The team’s success this season began with a thrilling Week 1 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. With…
Steelers Cornerback Faces Setback Cornerback Donte Jackson is once again grappling with the back injury that has already sidelined him for a significant portion of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season. Jackson was limited in practice on Wednesday after fully participating on Tuesday, putting his availability for Saturday’s Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in doubt. The injury initially occurred during the Steelers’ Week 14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, which Jackson later described as a pinched nerve. While he returned to finish that game and started in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, he aggravated the injury during that…
Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam have announced plans to relocate the franchise to Brook Park, a suburb about 12 miles south of Cleveland. Although the team considered a $1.1 billion proposal from the city to renovate their 25-year-old downtown stadium, they opted instead to pursue a $2.4 billion domed facility in Brook Park. The new stadium is envisioned as a state-of-the-art venue capable of hosting major events like the Super Bowl and NCAA Final Four. However, the City of Cleveland is determined to keep the team in its current location. Talks of legal action have emerged, and the city…