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• The Vikings Shouldn’t Have to Wait Long For Their Next Hall of Famer

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images And yes, he should be a first-ballot lock With Jared Allen’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, the Minnesota Vikings now have 22 members of its franchise in Canton. The wait for #23 should be a relatively short one. The Class of 2027 should feature several players who will make the Hall of Fame on their first attempt, including fo...2025
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• The top-5 Detroit Lions players for the 2025 season

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Breaking down the five best Detroit Lions players on the 53-man roster. Our rankings of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 roster come to a close with the players we viewed as the top-five on the roster. Before we get into it, a couple of notes on these five players: All five of them are Brad Holmes draft picks Four out of the five were consensus top-five players Three are ...2025
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• Scouting Jets UDFA running back Donovan Edwards

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Taking a look at a Jets running back prospect The New York Jets recently signed former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards as an undrafted free agent. Today we break Edwards down in detail. The 22-year old Edwards is listed at 6’1” and 212 pounds. He is best known for scoring on two long rushing touchdowns in the first half of the 2023 national title game to sp...2025
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• Vikings Well-Represented in ESPN’s List of Best Draft Picks

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images And there were a lot of picks We’ve got yet another re-draft of sorts, courtesy of the folks from ESPN, and its pretty unique concept has a lot of purple on it. Ben Solak of ESPN went through NFL Draft history and determined the best draft pick in NFL history at every draft slot in the “common era,” all the way from #1 overall to #262 overall. That ...2025
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• Jacksonville Jaguars All-Time Team: Vote on Running Back

SetNumber: X79257 TK1 R4 F164 The Jacksonville Jaguars have 30 seasons in the books. Let’s debate their greatest players at every position. The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for their 31st season as an NFL franchise. To commemorate their history — and to provide content during the dry part of the offseason — we’d like your help in naming the team’s greatest players at every position....2025
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• Discussion: Where does Jahmyr Gibbs rank among all-time Detroit Lions RBs?

Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Through two seasons, where does Jahmyr Gibbs rank in Detroit Lions running back history? Could he already be cracking the top-three? This week, we’ve already talked about how Amon-Ra St. Brown may already be considered a top-three receiver in Detroit Lions history and how Penei Sewell is in that very same conversation at offensive tackle. The next current Lions p...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Jahmyr Gibbs could be top RB in NFL soon

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images After two impressive seasons, the best is yet to come for Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs. For years, the Detroit Lions have needed help in the backfield, and the past two years have been some of the best we have seen, possibly since Barry Sanders was back there. The duo of Sonic and Knuckles, Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, has been easily the best running back ...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Bengals and Trey Hendrickson resume contract talks

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Hendrickson and the Bengals resumed talks about a possible contract extension. Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals got some good news last week when the team and D3 Trey Hendrickson resumed talks about a new contract. Over the past two seasons, Hendrickson has recorded 35 sacks and is looking to cash in on that production. He didn’t report to minicamp last week and...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 6/13: Klint Kubiak addresses Jalen Milroe’s early progress

Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Sam Darnold may be the starter, but Jalen Milroe’s development may be watched more closely. Happy Friday, everyone! Mookie here to take care of Pre-Snap Reads. Charles Cross has contract extension talks looming, the Seattle Seahawks have a quarterback with apparently questionable food tastes, they have a rookie quarterback making strides in minicamp, and the ...2025
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• Nick Sirianni’s last press conference prior to Eagles training camp

The Eagles are now done with their offseason program and head coach Nick Sirianni spoke about their approach. The Eagles had one more practice left in minicamp before dispersing for the summer. Before heading into the true break in the offseason, head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to reporters and explained how they handle work loads during OTAs and what his message is to the young guys before trainin...2025
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley talks about potentially pulling a Barry Sanders in the future

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/6/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Saquon Barkley: When I retire it will probably be out of nowhere like Barry Sanders - PFTIn news that may cause some anxiety in Philadelphia, Saquon Barkley says that when he retires, it will be a sudden decision that takes people by surprise. Barkley was aske...2025
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• JJ McCarthy will make or break the Vikings

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images So much in the NFC North will be impacted by who J.J. McCarthy winds up being. One of the greatest questions you can ask in sports, in life really, is “What if?”. What if the Seattle Seahawks had just run it with Marshawn Lynch? Would they have won Super Bowl LIX? Would the New England Patriots, after finally breaking through for the first title 10 yea...2025
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• MVP Went To John Laurinaitis And Said, 'Tell Me What The F-ck I Gotta Do To Get Hired' After Tryouts And Extra Work
MVP worked for years on the independent scene and made appearances in TNA Wrestling before he was signed by WWE in 2005. MVP wrestled as Antonio Banks before developing the MVP character and bringing it to television. Speaking on his Marking Out podcast, MVP recalled how he got hired by WWE and developing the MVP character. "When I got hired by WWE, I invented MVP. As a matter of fact, I had a ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Joe Thuney signs new contract with Bears

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, May 21. The latest Joe Thuney, Bears Agree to New Contract Reportedly Worth $51M After Trade from Chiefs | Bleacher Report NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the news, adding that the deal is worth $17.5 million per year with $33.5 million guaranteed. When taking into account his 2025 salary, Thuney is set to make $51 million ...2025
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• Rams UDFA receiver signees face a full room of competition, or do they?

Brennan Presley tiptoes down the sideline to a TD | Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There could be openings for Mario Williams, Brennan Presley, and Tru Edwards While there has been plenty of post-draft talk about a Los Angeles Rams scheme change for the tight end unit, not much mention has been made of the wide receivers. General Manager Les Snead did his deep tissue...2025
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• Lions icon Barry Sanders on hand to open restaurant in downtown Detroit

Sanders was on site for the grand opening of Barry Sanders' Lefty's Cheesesteak, located just minutes away from Ford Field. The restaurant will commemorate his Pro Football Hall of Fame career....2022
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• In a Year of Big Offense and Big Controversy, J.J. Watt Stands as Brightest Star
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"Saquon Barkley hints that he could retire as soon as next year: Eagles star wants to go out like Barry Sanders"

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"Barkley is now just the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 rushing yards in a single season, joining: Eric Dickerson, Adrian Peterson, Jamal Lewis, Barry Sanders, Derrick Henry, Terrell Davis, Chris Johnson, O."

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"Lions legend Barry Sanders finally explains why he decided to retire at the prime of his career"

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"Barry Sanders turns 54: Five fast facts on Hall of Fame running back's 54th birthday"

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"Former Lions great Barry Sanders is excited about the new era his former team is entering and hopeful this group will be the one that breaks through."

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"Country music star Garth Brooks' decision to wear a Barry Sanders Number 20 Lions jersey for his show in Detroit led to a political mix-up."

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"What followed was the likes of Mike Singletary, Joe Montana, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, who asked Baker Mayfield to hold his Super Bowl rings."

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"Ex-Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders told some teammates he was retiring before he shocked the world by not showing up to training camp in 1999 "

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"Barry Sanders, World Cup and Wrestlemania: The requiem of the Pontiac Silverdome"

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"Because of the franchise involved, it's impossible to not draw a direct parallel to Barry Sanders."

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" There's also little concern he'll pull a Barry Sanders and pack it in early by choice."

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"The word of Barry Sanders carries a lot of weight when it comes to the discussion of running back talent."

• The Vikings Shouldn’t Have to Wait Long For Their Next Hall of Famer
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• The top-5 Detroit Lions players for the 2025 season
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• Scouting Jets UDFA running back Donovan Edwards
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• Vikings Well-Represented in ESPN’s List of Best Draft Picks
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• Browns: Which players made ESPN’s list of the best draft picks ever?

Joel Bitonio and Rob Burnett are on the list. But are there other Cleveland players who should have made the cut? The Cleveland Browns, like every other NFL team, have had their share of misses when it comes to the NFL Draft. Guard Pete Adams instead of guard Joe DeLamielleure in 1973. Offensive tackle Billy Corbett instead of tight end Dave Casper or linebacker Jack Lambert in 1974. Linebackers ...2025
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• Lions roster preview: Jahmyr Gibbs could be top RB in NFL soon
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• Around SB Nation: Bengals and Trey Hendrickson resume contract talks
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• Do the Ravens have a Thurman Thomas/Barry Sanders problem at tight end?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images When you have the greatest in franchise history as your starter, it’s hard pivoting to the younger player who may be greater. One of my favorite stories in the history of football is the Bedlam Series of 1987. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are facing the Oklahoma Sooners. “It was my senior year. We were getting ready to play the University of Oklahoma,” Cow...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 6/13: Klint Kubiak addresses Jalen Milroe’s early progress
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley talks about potentially pulling a Barry Sanders in the future
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• The top-5 Detroit Lions players for the 2025 season
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• Vikings Well-Represented in ESPN’s List of Best Draft Picks
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• Discussion: Where does Jahmyr Gibbs rank among all-time Detroit Lions RBs?
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• Lions roster preview: Jahmyr Gibbs could be top RB in NFL soon
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• Around SB Nation: Bengals and Trey Hendrickson resume contract talks
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley talks about potentially pulling a Barry Sanders in the future
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• Rams UDFA receiver signees face a full room of competition, or do they?
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• Can Derrick Henry break the all-time rushing record?

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Derrick Henry is on pace to break the NFL’s all time rushing record, but can he sustain it? Through nine years of his NFL career, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has been nothing short of prolific. He’s one of nine players to gain 2,000-plus yards in a single season, led the NFL in rushing twice, rushing touchdowns thrice and bludgeoned run defens...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft player profile: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Ashton Jeanty has superstar potential, but should he be the pick for Jacksonville at 5? Let’s break down his game in this player profile. We have officially entered draft month, which means we are in the home stretch of our 2025 NFL Draft player profile series. After prioritizing the names that have been the most mocked to the Jacksonville Jaguars over the las...2025
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• 2025 Dallas Cowboys draft scouting report: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images There is no question that Ashton Jeanty is the most commonly mocked player to the Cowboys. While the running back position has been devalued in recent years, many expect Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty to defy that trend this year in the 2025 NFL Draft. Born in Florida to a father in the Navy, Jeanty moved around a lot as a kid but ultimately landed in...2025
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• Scouting Jets UDFA running back Donovan Edwards
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• Lions News: Sam LaPorta gets blessed by new Pope

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is having himself one incredible offseason. It’s fairly common to come across an athlete’s post on social media with the caption “blessed,” likely referencing their successful career or family and friends, but it’s fairly rare that the term is meant so literally. Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta posted photos this ...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 6/13: Klint Kubiak addresses Jalen Milroe’s early progress
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• Lions fans raise money for Rags Remembered Foundation

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Lions fans have raised over $11,000 for Frank Ragnow’s charity, Rags Remembered Foundation. Following Detroit Lions Frank Ragnow’s retirement earlier this week, fans wanted to show their appreciation for what he meant to them and the city. Some posted messages to him on social media, while others wrote appreciation articles about him. However, another group of indivi...2025
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley talks about potentially pulling a Barry Sanders in the future
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• Open thread: Who would be the Lions’ all-time best flag football player?

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Sticking with the current offseason theme, who do you think would be the Lions’ best flag football player of all-time? Personally, I am pretty excited about the news of flag football being included in the 2028 Olympics. And while it isn’t the real thing in terms of 11-on-11 football, it is a way to further the game on a global scale. ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Joe Thuney signs new contract with Bears
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• Rams UDFA receiver signees face a full room of competition, or do they?
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• The Deion, Shedeur Sanders Show continues on toward the NFL Draft as Pro Day awaits

Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images Deion on Shedeur: “There’s a lot of critics, there’s a lot of hate. But we know what to do.” One thing that has always been a certainty: Deion Sanders can sell. When he was about to be drafted in 1989, he had plenty of draft competition such as RB Barry Sanders, OT Tony Mandarich, LB Derrick Thomas, RB Tim Worley, QB Troy Aikman, and DE Trace Armstrong ...2025
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• Who is your favorite non-Rams player of all time?

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Which player first got you interested in football? Countless NFL legends have suited up for the Los Angeles Rams: Aaron Donald, Deacon Jones, Eric Dickerson and many, many others. While the Rams have one of the richest histories in league history, fans likely have other non-L.A. players who have gotten them invested in football. Two of my all-time favor...2025
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• Barry Sanders jersey leads to political mix-up
Country music star Garth Brooks' decision to wear a Barry Sanders No. 20 Lions jersey for his show in Detroit led to a political mix-up....2020
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• People mad online at Garth Brooks because they don't know Barry Sanders from Bernie Sanders
Garth Brooks gets called "a big freaking liberal socialist" because of his . . . wardrobe choice for a concert in Detroit....2020
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• At Current Pace, Aaron Rodgers Is on Track to Shatter Most QB Records
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• LaDainian Tomlinson: An Epic and Misunderstood Hall of Fame Career
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• Barry Sanders Says It's 'Fun' to Think About Playing for Lions Again
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• Why Marshawn Lynch Would Even Consider Retirement
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• Lions legend Barry Sanders finally explains why he decided to retire at the prime of his career

Sanders broke his silence nearly a quarter-century later...2023
• Mike Freeman's 10-Point Stance: Cam Newton's Star Turn
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• Lions News: Detroit tops 2025 NFL running back rankings

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Sonic and Knuckles are the cream of the top. The title for best running back room in the league goes to the Detroit Lions, per one CBS Sports analyst. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles, rushed for a combined 2,000+ yards and 25 touchdowns last season, cementing themselves as the best running back duo in the NFL. “While Mon...2025
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• 5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ obliteration of Tennessee Titans

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions annihilated the Tennessee Titans on their way to a 52-14 victory. Here are 5 takeaways from that beatdown. At one point in time, the scoreboard said 14-14 and this game was looking like a potential shootout. Yet, by the time the final whistle blew, only one team had blown up the scoreboard. The Detroit Lions walked away from their Week...2024
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• Patrick Mahomes includes Ja’Marr Chase on all-time fantasy football team

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Mahomes has witnessed the power of Chase first hand. The week leading up to the Super Bowl is a frenzy of interviews and press conferences with players from both teams. It’s hard to keep track of all of it, and the majority ends up being ignored. T he players and coaches are, after all, just repeating the same sound bytes as before, just twisting...2024
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 3: Seahawks play with their food before devouring Panthers

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks improved to 2-1, outscoring the Carolina Panthers 37-27. ***As most of you know, Cigar Thoughts is now a podcast. One of the perks of the pod is getting these articles in audio form, in addition to our sit-downs with our amazing guests. You can listen to all the shows, including this article, right here: — You’d be hard-pressed to ...2023
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• Fantasy Football Week 9 Rankings: Rounding Up Top 50 Players
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• Who Should Be in the Fantasy Football Hall of Fame?
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• Fantasy Football 2016: Tips for Surviving an Auction Draft
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• Can Melvin Gordon Avoid Being a Draft Bust in His 2nd Season?
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• NFL Super Bowl Week Hangover: Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning vs. America
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Scary, Sad, Season-Changing Week 8 Injuries
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• Vikings Well-Represented in ESPN’s List of Best Draft Picks
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• Jacksonville Jaguars All-Time Team: Vote on Running Back
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• Browns: Which players made ESPN’s list of the best draft picks ever?
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• Lions roster preview: Jahmyr Gibbs could be top RB in NFL soon
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• Around SB Nation: Bengals and Trey Hendrickson resume contract talks
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• Nick Sirianni’s last press conference prior to Eagles training camp
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• The Linc - Saquon Barkley talks about potentially pulling a Barry Sanders in the future
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• JJ McCarthy will make or break the Vikings
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• Let’s chat: Which players got you hooked on football?

Photo by Joseph Patronite/Getty Images They don’t have to be Seahawks players to be included. We’re in the quiet part of the NFL offseason where there’s very little news to report and we’re mostly biding our time until Seattle Seahawks training camp begins. This is where fun community discussion posts come in handy! Field Gulls is a place for Seattle Seahawks fans, obviously, but we’re als...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Joe Thuney signs new contract with Bears
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• Who is your favorite non-Rams player of all time?
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• Recapping Ja’Marr Chase’s historic 2024 season

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A season for the ages. There are players football fans look back on and say things like, “It’s a shame he played there; he could have won so many Super Bowls had he played for a good team/with a good quarterback/with a better coach/etc.” Calvin Johnson comes to mind. So does Barry Sanders. People outside Cincinnati may say that ...2025
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• Giants news, 12/30: Giants defeat Colts, Malik Nabers, Tyrone Tracey, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for a Victory Monday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Giants-Colts final score: Giants end 10-game losing streak with 45-33 victory 2025 NFL Draft order: Victory over Colts moves Giants down to No. 3 pick ‘Kudos & Wet Willies’: Lots of praise to be awarded after Giants’ only home victory of 2024 Malik Nabers, Ty...2024
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• Chargers land 2025’s RB1 in new NFL mock draft

Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season before he hit 100 total carries. The Chargers began the 2024 season playing exactly the type of football Jim Harbaugh wanted to play. They beat both the Raiders and Panthers with a productive run game and a stout defense. They controlled the clock and won both game by double-digits. Then, ...2024
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• The Detroit Lions are finally taking NFC North, and everyone else is playing for second

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images After three long decades, the Lions are finally running the NFC North The NFC Central got a new name when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved out of the division in 2002. The newly minted NFC North would include four old rivals — the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and Detroit Lions — but the first two decades of the division has lacked th...2023
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• Best reactions from the Detroit Lions dismantling of the Packers

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Never a doubt. These are some Brand New Lions. The mantra fans are using to expunge its predecessor certainly looked to be true as the Detroit Lions took down the Green Bay Packers on prime time. The boys in Honolulu blue pummeled the cheeseheads 34-20 in their own territory at Lambeau Field, although there was so much blue in the crowd, it was hard to t...2023
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• Cigar Thoughts, Game 3: Seahawks play with their food before devouring Panthers
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• Pre-Snap Reads 7/27: Seahawks Training Camp observations, Day 1
Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Read! Okay. Let’s get to it. Below in the links we’ve got: a DK interview, some more lists, updates on several contract signings, players to watch (as they pertain to your Seattle Seahawks) from around the league, speculation and such, and.. more! Dive in! We are just getting started. Seahawks News Don't Panic! - Seaside JoeDevon Witherspoon, Tariq Woolen...2023
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