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Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Unfortunate to hear, but at least health is being prioritized for one of the greats. The Cincinnati Bengals were set to help host Billy Joel at Paycor Stadium this Summer, but a recent brain disorder diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus has canceled that opportunity. Joel released this statement: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding. This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” Joel’s team said in a statement. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health.” The biggest concern is obviously the health of the legendary musician who canceled the rest of his tour. It is unfortunate for those who have been able to procure tickets. It would have been one heck of a show.
Billy Joel won’t be coming to Paycor Stadium following health scare
NFL.com predicts that new Colts’ QB addition Daniel Jones will have worse numbers in 2025
Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images That could potentially be a good thing for the Colts… According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, Indianapolis Colts’ new veteran quarterback Daniel Jones will have worse numbers in 2025 with his new squad: Daniel Jones Year 7 · Age: 28 Indianapolis Colts With Giants in 2024: 10 games (all starts) | 63.3 pct | 2,070 pass yds | 6.1 ypa | 8 pass TD | 7 INT | 265 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 4 fumbles 2025 numbers will be: WORSE Jones was brought in to light a fire under Anthony Richardson. It would not be a stunner if Jones won the QB1 gig over the talented but erratic Richardson. But neither is exactly reliable. Jones’ time in New York wasn’t pretty, and his scatter-shot passing doesn’t promise better results than Richardson, but at least he can say he’s won a playoff game in his career. Jones did have brief moments when protected well, showing he could hit targets in stride, and his dual-threat ability was a problem for defenses. Outside of 2022, however, there isn’t much to write home about, with a 70:47 career touchdown-to-interception ratio and 50 career fumbles. When a team brings in a veteran to push a young player, it’s usually an indicator that they’re ready to move on. However, the Colts are heavily invested in Richardson. The youngster will likely get every opportunity to prove he’s grown from last year’s disaster. I think that desperation gives Richardson one more shot to open the season. If he stumbles, Jones at least gives Shane Steichen a veteran who can run the offense. For some Colts fans, that’s not exactly what they were hoping to hear, as Indianapolis surprisingly signed the former New York Giants franchise quarterback hopeful to a one-year, $14 million contract to serve as the top competition for incumbent Anthony Richardson. Although depending on who you’re asking, many Colts fans are hoping that Jones doesn’t play at all because unless there was a Jones’ injury, that likely would mean Richardson has won the offseason starting quarterback job outright on the merits. That could explain any potential diminished 2025 numbers as well. Last year, Jones completed 216 of 341 pass attempts (63.3%) for 2,070 passing yards, 8 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions during 10 starts before being benched, later waived, and then signing with the Minnesota Vikings in-season to backup starter Sam Darnold. Like Richardson, he’s also struggled with inconsistency, turnovers, and injuries but offers at least a somewhat similar skill-set with his dual-threat mobility, meaning head coach Shane Steichen wouldn’t have to significantly alter his playbook and scheme for either starter.
The “AI Baby” Trend Has Reached the Minnesota Vikings
Whether we like it or not If you’ve spent any time on social media over the past couple of weeks, you’ve no doubt seen a significant number of “AI Baby” videos on various platforms. For those of you who have not, what these videos do is use AI to generate baby avatars. . .I guess, for lack of a better term. . .who then give speeches or other performances with the adult audio behind them. If you’re a bit confused by that description, allow me to show you an example, as this trend has now officially reached our Minnesota Vikings thanks to the folks at KFAN-FM in the Twin Cities. Are you a puppy…or a baby?@PAOnTheMic @PeteBercich @Vikings #kfanbabies #ai #aibabies @NFL pic.twitter.com/aqErW3Yh6E — KFAN1003 (@KFAN1003) May 22, 2025 The audio is a bit we all recognized, which is the legendary call of the Minneapolis Miracle from the Vikings’ play-by-play duo of Paul Allen and Pete Bercich. In this instance, however, both announcers have been morphed into babies. Again, this is happening all over the place and I’m honestly surprised that it took this long to finally make this one happen. You can like these videos or hate them and, believe me, I’ve seen plenty of folks on both sides of that coin. Personally, I think they’re kind of funny, and there’s no way that I wasn’t going to share this one now that it’s out in the wild.
Your All Time Least Favorite Miami Dolphins Player
Photo by David Dermer/Diamond Images/Getty Images Everyone has their favorite player on every one of their favorite teams. But what about your least favorite? I asked that question this past week, as it applies to our Miami Dolphins. Who is your all-time least favorite player, or the player you outright hated playing for your Miami Dolphins, and why? Below are some of your thoughts and answers to the PQOTD- SlayerNation1 has a list that includes a player who is still with us and one who recently left for the New York Giants. Holland, with perhaps some recency bias. “” would represent Holland’s career trajectory. Very mouthy and opinionated compared to production and impact plays. Runners Up: Cam Smith; Deion Jordan; Eric Kumerow; J Martin; Olivadotti as a Coach nomination MIAMI235 is out on the big Cornhusker! Never cared for Suh. Bunch of money, no true difference, with all that hype! Dolphster jumped right over the players and went right to a head coach. I’m going to stretch the rules of the question a little bit to include coaches. For me, it is Nick (Satan) Saban. Dishonorary Mention to Cecil Collins who had to be one of the dumbest human beings ever to play in the NFL. twinssdfan points to the guy behind one of the bigger scandals the team has had. Jonathon Martin was a total embarrassment to the organization. 21Dave is no fan of dandy Dan! Ok hear me out before you bash me. My least favorite player is Dan Marino. Why?? I became a Dolphins fan when they brought in Terry Kirby a buddy of mine so I started rooting for them. Then I had a chance to play golf with a bunch of players in a golf event and Dan was in my group. The biggest complete asshole I have ever met. Such an asshole I walked over to my brother that was running the event and said, if you don’t get me out of this group the dolphins will not have a starting QB this year. We didn’t make it off the driving range and he was such a douche!! Complained about everything. Crushed ice in the machine not cubed, the driving range grass was mowed to tight, the brand of range balls, too many flags on the range to aim at. Mind you this is a very nice course that they play on the Sr. Tour still to this day. Funny part is Keith Byers says come play with me buddy and we will win. So I did and we did!! Fast forward 20 years later playing with some MLB buddies and they ask do we have room for one more Keith wants to play, have you met him before I said sure he can play and I met him long ago he won’t remember though. We get about 4-5 holes in and Keith goes … Damn it you looked familiar when I saw this morning, and it just hit me, you are the guy we played with at Broken Sound The Old course and said you were going to kick Dan’s ass . We laughed for about 5 minutes. So Dan is my least favorite. I also know of a few more stories of guys that have worked on his homes and the stories are even worse. One of them told me that Dan didn’t want the workers to make eye contact with him as he walked through the house. Douche Bag!! Jptapt went back a bit to point out a linebacker that played for the Phins in the 80s. What about Shula’s worst pick ever – Jackie Shipp? darrel.owen was out on Martian and Cox! Jonathan Martin was an absolute waste of space. Not only was he a wasted draft pick, but he embarrassed the team. I also hated Bryan Cox. He seemed like a classless dude. HuskerPhinatic has added another vote for the leader thus far. Gotta add Jonathan Martin to this list here. Was not all that good as a player, and a baby in the locker room. Sdphinsfan is another with a list that includes some big-name WRs. Maybe the Dolphins should stop trading for big-name wideouts. Mike Wallace…Brandon Marshall…Jonathan Martin…Will Fuller…and sorry in advance to some, but Bryan Cox was never a favorite. Would he make a big play sometimes…yes…would he get trucked in the run game or beat in coverage…often, but the big plays stood out more. krammm has a take! Dan Marino All time leader in interceptions when he finished. All time leader in pick sixes when he finished. Always hung his defense out to dry by having 20 minutes time of possession per game. Could never win the big game. No mobility or ability to extend the play. Couldn’t do any more with a good team than David Woodley. That’s our ten random selections for this evening. Not surprisingly to me or probably anyone, Johnathan Martin was the most popular choice. Some others surprised me, but I expected as much, as we all have our take on things. As always, thank you to each of you who took the time to answer our PQOTD. I hope that everyone is having a good and safe holiday weekend!
FOWLER: “Multiple Teams” engaged in trade talks with Dolphins for CB Jalen Ramsey
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images #HeGone We are one week away from June 1st, which, as you probably know by now, is when many experts and analysts believe a Jalen Ramsey trade will commence. Moving on from Ramsey Post-June 1st will save the Dolphins $5.9M this season, splitting the remaining $29.2M up over the next two seasons ($10.7M in 2025, $18.5M in 2026), according to Spotrac. Last week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Ramsey was bringing in more interest than expected. Now, another ESPN Analyst is breaking some news, this time naming three teams that appear to be the most engaged in trade talks for the former shutdown cornerback. According to Fowler, via David Furones of the Miami Herald, the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Commanders, and Dallas Cowboys are all potential suitors. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Dolphins are engaged with multiple teams on a Jalen Ramsey trade with nothing imminent. Fowler named the L.A. Rams, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders as potential suitors. — David Furones (@DavidFurones_) May 23, 2025 The Rams are no surprise. After all, they’ve been talking glowingly about Ramsey since rumors started. The Washington Commanders were also a team mentioned by former Dolphins beat writer, turned Outkick personality, Armando Salguero. Now, the Dallas Cowboys have entered the mix, according to Fowler. And when you think about how difficult it has been for them to win anything as of late, especially in a division with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, bringing in a defensive back like Ramsey would make a ton of sense. After Ramsey is traded, General Manager Chris Grier and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver will turn their eyes to free agency, hoping to bring in a cornerback capable of filling the void left behind by the 30-year-old cornerback. Miami has been linked to Rasul Douglas earlier this offseason, and most recently, Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who is recovering from neck surgery. James Bradbury is another name rumored to be with the Dolphins. Regardless of which player Miami ultimately decides to sign, the entire season could come down to how well the secondary can do without Ramsey. Kader Kohou will be CB1, and whatever free agent they ultimately sign, will likely play opposite him. But the story of the season could rest on the shoulders of Storm Duck, Cam Smith, Artie Burns, and the rest of Miami’s secondary. Will it be enough to hold off some of the AFC’s top teams and win a playoff game for the first time in over two decades? We’re about to find out.
Are the Rams too old?
Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Rams are old in the wrong spots: Matthew Stafford, Rob Havenstein, Davante Adams, Darious Williams The Los Angeles Rams were the second youngest team in the NFL last season. They haven’t made many changes this offseason that would move the needle in a significant way, as even signings of older players like Davante Adams and Poona Ford were offset by losses such as Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, and Neville Gallimore. Los Angeles figures to be one of the youngest rosters across the league again in 2025, which why the question “Are the Rams too old?” might not seem fair at first glance. But the Rams are long in the tooth at some of the most important positions in football. This is a talented roster where late-career regression could derail Super Bowl hopes. Who are the Rams on the wrong side of 30? Davante Adams, WR – 32 Jimmy Garoppolo, QB – 33 Rob Havenstein, RT – 33 Tyler Higbee, TE – 32 Troy Reeder, MLB – 30 Matthew Stafford, QB – 37 Darious Williams, CB – 32 Ahkello Witherspoon, CB – 30 Honorable Mention: Coleman Shelton, C – 29 Why age in key spots is a concern for LA: The players mentioned in the above list are mostly expected to play important roles on the 2025 version of the team. Matthew Stafford, QB Matthew Stafford is entering the phase of his career where most quarterbacks tend to drastically decline. Sure, there are exceptions to this rule—such as Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers—who produce at a high level into their 40’s. However, it’s far more common for injuries to crop up or abilities diminish. Will Matthew Stafford fit into the bucket of Brady and Rodgers, or is he another Matt Ryan, Kirk Cousins, Drew Brees, or Peyton Manning? Cousins and Rodgers suffered major Achilles injuries at ages 36 and 39, respectively. The Rams committed to Stafford this offseason for another two seasons and tacked on void years through 2030. Will they regret not keeping their relationship on a year-to-year basis? If Stafford notably declines this upcoming season, we could see a serious case of buyer’s remorse for LA. Why Matthew Stafford’s age is trending https://t.co/mhK0IJZ8tD pic.twitter.com/RoFKhX84zb — TurfShowTimes (@TurfShowTimes) November 13, 2024 Davante Adams, WR We’ve seen the Rams take chances on older receivers with mixed effects; however, it could be ill-advised to replace Cooper Kupp with a similarly older player. Adams seems to be playing at a high level and the Rams are only committed for one season. Still, from Odell Beckham, Jr. to Allen Robinson, we’ve seen this movie before in Los Angeles. I’d even add Colby Parkinson to the list of pass catchers the Rams signed in free agency only for the plan to not work as intended. Adams could be the player the offense was missing as a compliment to Nacua. He also could draw targets away from the Rams’ best offensive player, Nacua, and not be as impactful as it might look on paper. It’s fair to feel both skeptical and excited about this move. Darious Williams, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, CB Williams might be the Rams’ best corner in 2025, though my personal opinion is that it’s close between he and Cobie Durant. Williams’ contract is very favorable to the player, and it’s somewhat surprising the Rams kept him around this offseason. Witherspoon on the other hand has been a replacement level starter over his time in LA. He’s always been on the slower side and any decline in that facet could be ugly to watch. He’s also not always a willing tackler and his play can lack physicality despite being the largest corner on the roster. It was surprising that the Rams chose not to address the corner position in a meaningful way this offseason, though they remain a candidate to acquire Jalen Ramsey in a trade with the Miami Dolphins. Bringing in Ramsey only heightens the age concerns in the secondary. Seahawks WR DK Metcalf takes sign language classes on off days so he can talk trash to opposing players without getting flagged After scoring on Rams’ CB Ahkello Witherspoon Sunday, Metcalf signed “#44, my son” pic.twitter.com/VhrZwjMW5X — NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 22, 2023 Other thoughts I don’t worry so much about Tyler Higbee’s age at TE. LA drafted Terrance Ferguson in the second round to pair him with Higbee for 2025 and then takeover as the starter thereafter. The Rams know who Higbee is and how often he’s dealt with injuries of late. They are preparing for the future already. Same goes with Troy Reeder to an extent. It would be a mild surprise for Reeder to start over Pooh Paul, Shaun Dolac, Omar Speights, and/or Nate Landman at this point. The veteran still has upside as a special teams contributor and is worth keeping around for that reason.
With the Colts under new management, should fans expect change or continuity?
Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New owner(s) means new expectations, but how much will it vary from the late Jim Irsay? With Jim Irsay’s passing comes the passing of the baton from one Irsay to the other. It happened before from Bob to Jim, and now the franchise belongs to the Irsay daughters all of which are involved in some form or fashion. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, however, is the one tabbed to be in charge of football operations. This isn’t a sell off to an outside person or even a group, so the amount of change could be minimal, yet, any time an organization changes at the top, change seems inevitable. How much change is the question at hand. It is said that the acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree, but look no further than Jim for an owner who wanted to do things differently than their father. Granted, Jim seemed to do things the right way and truly cared for the organization, the staff, the players, and Indianapolis as a whole. Those are all great things to emulate, but Irsay-Gordon will naturally have her own approach. She was taught everything she knows about the business from her father. His teachings will guide her and have an impact how she conducts herself, but just like all parents and their children, we are not carbon copies. Jim was incredibly patient with his people. He let Chris Ballard stay around for nine years even though there is a lack of on the field results. Irsay-Gordon might not be so patient. Anthony Richardson isn’t her quarterback, and Shane Steichen isn’t her coach. Will she sit back and let things run themselves, or will she take an active approach? Even then, what she does in the beginning could be very different as the years roll on. Her philosophy will shape this team and will be different in at least some ways from her father. Major changes might not be seen, but it won’t be status quo either. Carlie Irsay-Gordon is in charge now. She is the owner and ultimate boss. She may be her father’s daughter, but she is her own woman too who is going to make different choices. Maybe her approach will be better, or maybe it will be worse. That is a matter of opinion. All you can really expect is that it won’t be exactly the same.
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Mailbag: If Wilkins misses games, what does DT rotation look like?
Christian WilkinsPhoto by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Matt Holder is a life-long Raiders fan who has been writing about the team since 2017. He has been at Silver and Black Pride since 2021. He graduated from the Scouting Academy and worked in recruiting at the college level. OTAs are underway for the Las Vegas Raiders, and the biggest news this week is that defensive tackle Christian Wilkins isn’t participating in practice after suffering a setback in his recovery from the foot injury that prematurely ended his season. So, that and the offseason are the primary focuses of this week’s mailbag. Q: How do you think the injury to Wilkins will change his season? Will he play at all? A: The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore reported that Wilkins will likely be back by August despite the recent setback. The situation could change between now and then, but as of right now, it’s looking like he’ll be good to go by the start of the season and shouldn’t miss any games. As for how the injury will impact the defensive tackle’s season, I’m not terribly concerned with him missing unpadded practices in May. Yes, it would be ideal for him to be out there, but he’s a veteran who has played at a high level and was good last year before suffering the Jones fracture in his foot. Where I would start to get worried is if Wilkins has to miss time during training camp. It’s hard to get into football shape without practicing with pads on, which is what training camp is for with an experienced player of his caliber. If that happens, it could cause him to get off to a slow start, and we’d likely see the Raiders rotate Wilkins out of games more frequently and rely on their depth at defensive tackle to begin the campaign. Q: Should Wilkins miss significant time, how do you see snap share breaking down for the interior DL? If both rookies are impressive in camp and preseason, who is your favorite to fill the role if necessary? A: If that happens, hypothetically, Adam Butler will have an increased role and be a starter, similar to how he was used last year when Wilkins went down. Also, Zach Carter’s odds of making the team will get a significant boost since Carter is a decent run defender at the 3- to 4i-technique spot. Adam ButlerPhoto by Ian Maule/Getty Images Additionally, I’d be interested to see how Jonah Laulu develops this year. Consistency was an issue for Laulu during his rookie season, but he had several quality reps in both phases of the game and made seven starts to provide some optimism for his outlook. Admittedly, I’m a little biased when it comes to the rookies. I liked JJ Pegues more than Tonka Hemingway heading into the draft, so Pegues would be my pick to be the starter if it comes down to those two. He’s the better run defender, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Hemingway is used a little more as an end. That said, they could complement each other well since the latter is a decent pass-rusher, where Pegues takes the early downs and Hemingway subs in during passing situations. Q: Do you think the Raiders will make any more moves before the season starts? A: I guess I’ll use this as my weekly opportunity to pound the table for Las Vegas to sign Mike Hilton as a starting nickel cornerback option! Also, the front office should look into adding Julian Blackmon, since he has experience playing free safety and will only be 27 years old this season. Whether or not the Raiders will actually make a move, we could see them sign someone once OTAs and minicamp are over. That gives the coaching staff and front office a handful of practices to evaluate the roster and have a better grasp of where the team’s holes are and how big said holes are. Plus, there will be a few contracts that are easier to get out of once June 1 passes. However, I’m not expecting to see any significant changes to the roster before training camp. My sense is that John Spytek and Pete Carroll are confident in the guys they have and will roll with them into the season. Q: It would appear that outside of guard, the Raiders’ offense starters are set. How many positions on defense are in flux? A: Outside of Jeremy Chinn at one of the starting safety spots, the entire second and third levels of the defense are in flux. Granted, Jakorian Bennett is a heavy favorite to be the unit’s top cornerback. But even he has something to prove to the new coaching staff, considering he’s only played in 24 career games with 11 starts. Isaiah Pola-Mao will likely be the free safety, but he’ll have to fend off Thomas Harper, who also could factor into the void at slot corner. Meanwhile, Eric Stokes, Darien Porter and Decamerion Richardson will battle for the other starting spot on the boundary at cornerback. Isaiah Pola-MaoPhoto by Ian Maule/Getty Images At linebacker, Elandon Roberts and Devin White should enter training camp as the starters, but that’s a wide-open position group where you could convince me just about any backer on the roster could earn a first-string role. Long story short, pretty much every position group except for the defense line. And if Wilkins’ injury does linger and cause him to miss time, then add defensive tackle to the list. Q: Can you predict the cornerback room depth chart as of today and after the bye week? A: Today: Bennett, Stokes and Darnay Holmes (NB). I’m a big fan of Porter’s potential and think he could easily become a Week 1 starter, but the coaching staff will likely lean on the more experienced players at the beginning of training camp. The same logic applies with Holmes at nickel. After the bye week: Bennett, Porter and Harper (NB). The
Vikings Links: In JJ We Trust
What do you think JJ McCarthy’s stats will be this year? I expect the Vikings to run better but not necessarily more. Maybe a little more because JJ will just be getting his first snaps. Bo Bix completed 376 out of 567 passes (66.3%) for 3775 yards with 29 TDs and 12 INTs. He ran 92 times for 430 yards and 4 TDs. Drake Maye completed 225 out of 338 passes (66.6%) for 2276 yards with 15 TDs and 10 INTs. He ran 54 times for 421 yards and 2 TDs. Caleb Williams completed 351 out of 562 passes (62.5%) for 3541 yards with 20 TDs and 6 INTs. He ran 81 times for 489 yards and 0 TDs. Jayden Daniels completed 331 out of 480 passes (69.0%) for 3568 yards with 25 TDs and 9 INTs. He ran 148 times for 891 yards and 6 TDs. Sam Darnold completed 361 out of 545 passes (66.2%) for 4319 yards with 35 TDs and 12 INTs. He ran 67 times for 212 yards and 1 TD. I think JJ will go something like 350 out of 515 for 3850 with 32 TDs and 10 INTs. I think he will run 60 times for 380 yards with 3 TDs. … ESPN predicts QB J.J. McCarthy’s production in Year 1 as starter for Minnesota Vikings With added help via free agency and the draft, ESPN’s Mike Clay predicts a mostly good season from McCarthy in 2025. In Clay’s annual stat predictions, here’s what he has McCarthy doing for the Vikings this season. 15 games played, 347-for-537 for 3,705 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He also has McCarthy carrying the ball 48 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns. The next organized team activites. OTAs: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5, June 16-18 Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12 Minnesota Vikings News and Links Jalen Ramsey wants out of Miami and the Vikings would be a great fit One of the biggest things the Minnesota Vikings have to prove in 2025-26 is that their cornerback room will be as talented and deep as it was last season, considering they let Stephon Gilmore and Shaq Griffin leave in free agency this year. The uncertainty with the position group is what makes news out of Miami that star cornerback Jalen Ramsey is likely to get traded this summer so intriguing. Rumors have been swirling for weeks, but defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver spoke to reporters on Wednesday and made it clear that the Dolphins are moving forward without their All-Pro cornerback. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Ramsey,” Weaver said. “He played very good ball for us, but relationships are hard, right? He’s chosen to go other ways and I respect and I wish him nothing but the best moving forward.” According to ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe, Ramsey could be traded after the calendar flips to June. That’s when the Dolphins’ 2025 dead cap hit for trading Ramsey drops from $25.2 million to $6.7 million, according to Over The Cap. “This isn’t about a guy who wants more money or a guy who can’t play anymore. This is just a situation where relationships are hard and the relationship between the Dolphins and Ramsey has essentially run out,” Wolfe said. “I expect him to get traded at some point in June or July. They have talked to a lot of teams. I’m told the Dolphins are aware of teams that Ramsey would be interested in.” Wolfe mentioned the Rams, Falcons and Panthers as teams that could be interested due to Ramsey having good relationships with coaches on each team’s respective staff. It’s unclear if the Vikings have picked up the phone, but Minnesota could use an elite cornerback and they certainly have the cap flexibility to find a way to make Ramsey’s contract fit. “The idea of going after a guy like Ramsey is absolutely an interesting one, given the position the Vikings find themselves in,” said Vikings On SI beat writer Will Ragatz. “They’re in win-now mode with a rookie quarterback contract and only one semi-obvious weakness on the entire roster, QB uncertainty aside. If there’s a chance to address that weakness by going out and getting a seven-time Pro Bowler who is still playing at a very high level, it feels like something they have to at least consider.” Vikings Trade Proposal Exchanges Former 3rd Round Pick For 3 x All-Pro The Dolphins need cap relief after signing both Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill to long term extensions last offseason – the two of whom will count for nearly $70 million against the salary cap in 2025. A number that rises to over $105 million in 2026. Although a draft pick would be the presumed return for the ex – Ram, the Dolphins have a dire need at corner – especially if Ramsey does exit the team. So it would make sense that Miami may ask for a player at the position in lieu of a 2026 NFL Draft pick; an investment they would have to wait nearly a year to start to see their return on. Minnesota will be without former Defensive Player of the Year, Stephon Gilmore, and fellow outside cornerback, Shaq Griffin, on the perimeter, with Rodgers and 2023 third round pick, Mekhi Blackmon expected to occupy those roles ahead of Week 1. Blackmon had an excellent rookie season in 2023, obtaining a 71.7 coverage grade from PFF en route to being named to their All-Rookie team. However, an ACL tear suffered in January 2024 kept him out of the entire subsequent year. In normal circumstances, it would seem ludicrous to trade a promising young player with two years on a rookie deal for a declining, 30 year old, expensive veteran. But Blackmon’s injury and lack of sample size – he started just 3 games in 2023 on the road to getting a decent 435 total defensive snaps – add to his inherent risk. Blackmon likely has more years ahead,
The Linc – The Eagles’ most underappreciated player
Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 5/24/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … Most underappreciated NFL players: Top candidate for each NFC team entering 2025 season – NFL.comPHILADELPHIA EAGLES: MORO OJOMO. Admittedly, this is my biggest projection in this exercise, given that the 2023 seventh-round pick has played just 456 defensive snaps in the NFL. But in the wake of Milton Williams’ departure in free agency, Ojomo is set to assume a bigger role, and I think he’ll seize the opportunity. Why? Well, among interior defenders with at least 300 pass-rushing snaps last season, Ojomo boasted PFF’s second-highest win rate (18.2%), trailing only Chris Jones (18.8%). Williams actually finished fourth (17.6%), underscoring what a blessing it is to line up next to double-team destroyer Jalen Carter. But unlike Milton, Moro will continue to reap that benefit in 2025. Where are the Eagles deep, and not so deep, after the 2025 NFL Draft: Defense edition – PhillyVoiceInterior defensive line. Carter is sort of the Saquon Barkley of the defense, in that he had a hefty workload in 2024. Here were the Eagles’ interior defensive line snap counts last season: Jalen Carter: 1027, Milton Williams: 629, Moro Ojomo: 465, Jordan Davis: 431, Thomas Booker: 170. Expect a significant uptick in Ojomo’s snaps this season, as he’ll take Williams’ former role. We’ll see if Davis can play more than three snaps at a time without having his hands on his hips. The Eagles will also hope that fourth-round rookie Ty Robinson can step into a role similar to Ojomo’s last season, where he can play both on run downs and passing downs. Are the Eagles in good shape here relative to the rest of the league, depth-wise? As you can see above, only five interior linemen played for the Eagles in 2024, though Brandon Graham would chip in on rare occasions. The Eagles weren’t super deep along the interior of their line in 2024, but it didn’t matter because Carter was a beast who played quadruple-digit snaps, and they didn’t have any injuries otherwise. If Carter got hurt, that would be a big problem, obviously. How many games on the Eagles’ schedule do they have a quarterback advantage in? – BGNThis season, Hurts and the Eagles will again be facing a solid group of opposing quarterbacks, topped by two-time former MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, and rising stars Jayden Daniels, mixed with established, though considered second-tier elite starters like Matt Stafford, Justin Herbert, Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff. Geno Smith has, and can, beat the Eagles. It’s an interesting list who the Eagles and Hurts will face in 2025. Hurts is the best quarterback in the NFC East, however, it is a reign that may not last long, with the Washington Commanders’ Daniels showing remarkable poise and polish his rookie season beating the Eagles on a last-second TD pass. Dak Prescott is still formidable, just two years removed from going 12-5 as a starter, while throwing 36 touchdowns against nine interceptions for 4,516 yards. Wilson, however, is shot. The Eagles will have challenges ahead Mahomes, Allen, Daniels, Stafford, Herbert, Goff, Smith and Mayfield, who has beaten the Eagles in his last two starts against them. Here’s a look at who the Eagles will face in 2025 and a brief summary as to who the better quarterback will be. How (and why) the Eagles pushed back, plus the story of Colts owner Jim Irsay – The AthleticWednesday morning’s “Competition and Health & Safety” session was Lurie’s chance to make a final impression — and he spent the better part of an hour making it.He began by emphasizing the need to clean up the process around the play rather than the play itself, pointing to the fact that no data supports the idea that it’s inherently more dangerous than any other play on the field. “It’s the safest play in the history of the game,” he told the room. “Whoever votes to ban this play is taking liability for putting risk on our quarterbacks.”Kelce was up next. He argued why the play should remain in the game, telling the room: “If I could run 60 tush pushes a game, I’d come back.” As for why the Packers made the proposal, high-ranking front-office sources from four teams felt Green Bay was used by the league because of their lack of a principal owner. With the Packers’ name on the proposal, other teams — and their owners — could throw their support behind it without a single owner being targeted by those who opposed it. Saquon Barkley throws filthy alley-oop to Cooper DeJean – ESPNSaquon Barkley tosses a perfect lob to Eagles teammate Cooper DeJean. A.J. Brown not lingering in afterglow of Super Bowl win – NBCSPDon’t get it twisted. A.J. Brown enjoyed winning the Super Bowl. He enjoyed celebrating in the Eagles’ winning locker room at the Superdome after their 40-22 win over the Chiefs. And he really enjoyed the parade on Broad Street. “The parade was very special,” Brown said this week ahead of Eagles OTAs. “I celebrated it and it was very fun. But after that moment, it was back to work, back to trying to find new ways to get better.” That’s not lip service from Brown. In fact, the Eagles’ star receiver surprised fans with an Instagram post on Feb. 12 trying to express his feelings after reaching the mountaintop. He thought he would feel fulfilled by winning a Super Bowl but his personal experience was different. Roger Goodell: NFL will continue to study tush push – PFT“We’ll see how it plays out this season,” Goodell said. “And then we’ll come back, and we’ll discuss those as we always do every year. What’s the right way to go forward? So, I think the discussion was helpful to us and what we want to focus on this season.” In other words, it’s not over. The league will study it.
