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Fox News
5 days ago
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- Fox News
2025 NFL Odds: How Will Travis Hunter Perform As 2-Way Player?
Can Travis Hunter really play both sides of the ball in the NFL? Hunter, a wide receiver and cornerback in college, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars after one year at Jackson State and two seasons at Colorado. And on Wednesday, Jags head coach Liam Cohen said that the team plans to have him practice at both positions. "You want to give him a couple days offense, a couple days defense, and then give him an opportunity to go flip-flop within the same practice and then that will kind of become the norm," Coen said. "Every moment, every minute that he is in the building, it is accounted for and trying to make sure that we maximize his time and our time so that we can ultimately get the best outcome." If Hunter were to play offense and defense, how would he perform? Let's check out the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 24. Travis Hunter to record 1000+ regular-season receiving yards: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total) Travis Hunter to record 75+ regular-season receptions & record 2+ regular-season interceptions: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total) Travis Hunter to score 10+ touchdowns (combined offensive and defensive touchdowns: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total) Travis Hunter to record 5+ regular-season offensive touchdowns & 1+ regular-season defensive: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Travis Hunter to score 1+ touchdown & record 1+ interception in season debut: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total) Travis Hunter to record 750+ regular-season yards & record 5+ regular-season interceptions: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total) Although Hunter has yet to take an NFL snap, he played a remarkable 2,625 snaps and became the most decorated player in Colorado football history. During his time with the Buffaloes, he recorded 171 receptions for 2,167 yards and 24 touchdowns. Defensively, Hunter was equally impressive. He logged 87 tackles (including 63 solo and three for a loss), along with nine interceptions for 99 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, he had 26 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Hunter's milestones earned him numerous awards, including the Heisman Trophy, AP College Football Player of the Year, Walter Camp Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Fred Biletnikoff Award and Lott Trophy, and he was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!


Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 NFL Odds: How Will Travis Hunter Perform As 2-Way Player?
Can Travis Hunter really play both sides of the ball in the NFL ? Hunter, a wide receiver and cornerback in college, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars after one year at Jackson State and two seasons at Colorado. And on Wednesday, Jags head coach Liam Cohen said that the team plans to have him practice at both positions. "You want to give him a couple days offense, a couple days defense, and then give him an opportunity to go flip-flop within the same practice and then that will kind of become the norm," Coen said. "Every moment, every minute that he is in the building, it is accounted for and trying to make sure that we maximize his time and our time so that we can ultimately get the best outcome." If Hunter were to play offense and defense, how would he perform? Let's check out the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 24. Travis Hunter to record 1000+ regular-season receiving yards: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total) Travis Hunter to record 75+ regular-season receptions & record 2+ regular-season interceptions: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total) Travis Hunter to score 10+ touchdowns (combined offensive and defensive touchdowns: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total) Travis Hunter to record 5+ regular-season offensive touchdowns & 1+ regular-season defensive: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total) Travis Hunter to score 1+ touchdown & record 1+ interception in season debut: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total) Travis Hunter to record 750+ regular-season yards & record 5+ regular-season interceptions: +1700 (bet $10 to win $180 total) Although Hunter has yet to take an NFL snap, he played a remarkable 2,625 snaps and became the most decorated player in Colorado football history. During his time with the Buffaloes, he recorded 171 receptions for 2,167 yards and 24 touchdowns. Defensively, Hunter was equally impressive. He logged 87 tackles (including 63 solo and three for a loss), along with nine interceptions for 99 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, he had 26 pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Hunter's milestones earned him numerous awards, including the Heisman Trophy, AP College Football Player of the Year, Walter Camp Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Fred Biletnikoff Award and Lott Trophy, and he was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more


Economic Times
7 days ago
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- Economic Times
Tyrann Mathieu retires from NFL: A look back at his career and legacy
Tyrann Mathieu Shocks Fans with Retirement Announcement Live Events Tyrann Mathieu's Career Highlights and Legacy Support from Teammates and Saints Management FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Just before the Saints kicked off their first training camp practice, New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu dropped a shocking news, that he is retiring from football on his social media Instagram 33-year-old's decision came suddenly and was surprising after he was seen at the team's recent minicamp, as per an ESPN shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, he wrote that, "As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way," as per his social media shared in his post that, "From my first snap in college to my final play in the NFL, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing. Football gave me purpose, discipline, and memories that will stay with me forever. But more than anything, it gave me a community," as per the Instagram also said in his post that, "To every coach who believed in me, every teammate who battled beside me, and every fan who showed up, cheered, and rode with me through the highs and lows, thank you. You gave me strength when I needed it most, and your love carried me farther than I ever imagined." as quoted in his READ: Ozzy Osbourne's memoir 'Last Rites' to reveal his untold story that he penned before his death Mathieu retired after 12 seasons in the NFL and three seasons in New Orleans, according to the ESPN report. The former professional football safety is Louisiana native, who has earned the nickname "Honey Badger" while playing at LSU, and is popularly known for his ability to force turnovers, as per the ESPN report. He had 7 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 11 sacks and 36 interceptions in his NFL career, as reported by was a third-round draft pick for the Cardinals in 2013, who spent the first five seasons of his career there, according to the report. Then he signed with the Houston Texans and he also played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2019 to 2021 and was part of Kansas City's Super Bowl LIV-winning team, as reported by ex-player was also named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, he won the Chuck Bednarik Award and was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a sophomore, as per the has revealed that he hopes to get into coaching one day, has maintained a close relationship with LSU even after his dismissal and donated $1 million to the school in 2016, according to the ESPN READ: Ozzy Osbourne Family: What we know about the Black Sabbath lead vocalist's wife Sharon and children Aimee, Kelly, Jack, Jessica, Louis, Elliot His retirement announcement instantly received well wishes from former teammates, including former LSU and Arizona Cardinals teammate Patrick Peterson, as per the who also retired this year, commented, "What a journey it has been for the both of us!", and added, "For us to have that same mentality, hunger, and drive to be the best version of ourselves was a treat in itself. Enjoy retirement love ya! #jobwelldonebabybro," as quoted by general Manager Mickey Loomis said that Mathieu's decision to retire came about recently, and that he didn't try to talk him out of it, saying, "He's a legendary Louisiana player, legendary NFL player. I really appreciate his time with us. He was fantastic," and added, "I don't have enough good things to say about him. ... I just wish him all the best," as quoted in the made three Pro Bowls, was named first-team All-Pro three times, and won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, as per the ESPN played 12 seasons in the NFL, including three with the New Orleans Saints, as per the ESPN report.


Winnipeg Free Press
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Saints safety Tyrann ‘Honey Badger' Mathieu retires after 12 NFL seasons
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans safety Tyrann Mathieu, a three-time All-Pro who was known as the 'Honey Badger' for the relentless play in college that made him a Heisman Trophy finalist, said on the day the Saints opened training camp Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons. 'As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way,' Mathieu wrote in an Instagram post that was shared by the team. 'This isn't goodbye — it's just the next chapter.' Mathieu, 33, was raised by his grandparents in New Orleans, then became a star football player and track athlete for St. Augustine High School. He played at LSU, where his toughness — along with a blond patch in his hair — earned comparisons to the honey badger, a carnivorous mammal known to fight off much larger predators like lions and hyena. FILE - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) Mathieu was the Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the Cotton Bowl as a freshman and the MVP of the SEC championship game as a sophomore, when he finished fifth in the Heisman voting and claimed the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player in college football. Mathieu was kicked off the LSU team before the 2012 season for failing repeated drug tests and entered a drug rehab program a week later. After sitting out a season, the Arizona Cardinals picked him in the third round of the 2013 draft. In five years with the Cardinals, one with the Texans, three with the Chiefs and three with the Saints, Mathieu intercepted 36 passes, running four back for touchdowns, and forced seven fumbles. He was a member of Kansas City's 2019 championship team. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Mike McIntyre | On Sports Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies, and CASL agreement. 'From my first snap in college to my final play in the NFL, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing,' he wrote. 'Football gave me purpose, discipline, and memories that will stay with me forever. But more than anything, it gave me a community. 'To every coach who believed in me, every teammate who battled beside me, and every fan who showed up, cheered, and rode with me through the highs and lows, thank you. You gave me strength when I needed it most, and your love carried me farther than I ever imagined. 'I hope I made you proud out there.' ___ More AP NFL:


USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska football legend Ndamukong Suh announces retirement from NFL
July 12, 2024 was the hardest day of my the day I said goodbye to my father, the man who raised me, shaped me, challenged me, and believed in me before I believed in wasn't just a dad. He was my idol, my coach, and my taught me what it meant to… Former Nebraska football defender Ndamukong Suh announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday in a statement on social media. Suh had a remarkable NFL career, spanning 13 seasons. He was a five-time All-Pro, as well as a Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. Suh was a defensive star for the Huskers. He played for five seasons with the program, recording 215 combined tackles, 50 tackles for loss, and 24 sacks. He had a remarkable 2009 season, during which he tallied 85 combined tackles and 12 sacks. For his efforts that year, he won the Chuck Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award, and the Outland Trophy. He ends his professional career with 600 career tackles and 71.5 sacks. Now, he is riding off into the sunset, exactly one year after his father passed away. Suh was dominant at both levels, and now he gets to ride off into the sunset.