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Garafolo breaks down the Bucs WR competition in training camp
NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo breaks down the training camp competition for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers.
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4 days ago
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Battista, Garafolo discuss the Giants QB depth chart heading into training camp
NFL Network's Judy Battista and NFL Insider Mike Garafolo dive into the New York Giants' quarterback depth chart, discuss Russell Wilson's potential bounce-back season, whether Jaxson Dart will see the field this year, and how competitive the Giants can be in 2025.
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Battista, Garafolo discuss the Giants QB depth chart heading into training camp
NFL Network's Judy Battista and NFL Insider Mike Garafolo dive into the New York Giants' quarterback depth chart, discuss Russell Wilson's potential bounce-back season, whether Jaxson Dart will see the field this year, and how competitive the Giants can be in 2025.
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01-07-2025
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Travis Hunter's Rookie Deal With Jaguars Draws Comparison to Spider-Man Meme
Travis Hunter's Rookie Deal With Jaguars Draws Comparison to Spider-Man Meme originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Travis Hunter signed his record-breaking rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The franchise drafted him as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter was one of three first-round picks yet to sign his rookie contract. Advertisement According to Adam Schefter, Hunter has signed a four-year, $46.65 million contract that includes a fifth-year team option, which the Jaguars can exercise in the spring of 2028. Hunter becomes the first non-quarterback who wasn't selected No. 1 overall to receive his entire signing bonus upfront. He'll take home a $30.57 million signing bonus, paid in full upfront. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter (12). Travis Register-Imagn Images The Colorado Buffaloes product played both wide receiver and cornerback during his high school and college days. Hunter will continue to keep the offensive and defensive responsibilities for the Jaguars in the NFL. The Jaguars got creative in flaunting their rookie's rare two-way talent and made a unique announcement for Travis Hunter's signing on Sunday. They first shared a post welcoming 'wide receiver Travis Hunter,' followed shortly by another announcing 'defensive back Travis Hunter.' Advertisement NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo drew a comparison between Hunter's signing announcement and a superhero meme during an episode of "The Insiders" show. "The Jaguars announced the signing of Travis Hunter by tweeting out, 'We signed wide receiver Travis Hunter', and then a minute later saying, 'We signed defensive back Travis Hunter' with two different pictures of Hunter. Reminded me of the Spider-Man meme, where two Spider-Men are pointing at each other." The Jaguars traded up to land Hunter as the 2nd overall pick in this year's draft, parting ways with their next year's first-round pick and additional draft capital in the process. They certainly have massive expectations from the 22-year-old. Hunter charted 96 passes for 1,258 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions last season with the Buffaloes, clinching the Heisman Trophy. He would aim to drop a similar or even better performance in the NFL while managing the toll of the dual role. Advertisement Related: Fans React to Travis Hunter's Historic Rookie Contract Related: Travis Hunter Makes His Feelings Clear About $46 Million Rookie Contract This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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15-05-2025
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NFL teams to discuss players' participation in flag football at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
NFL teams will discuss a resolution next week to allow players' participation in flag football at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. On Thursday, the NFL announced that the resolution would be addressed during next week's spring league meetings in Minneapolis. A resolution document released by the league lists conditions for participating players, including salary cap credit and injury protection. The resolution also discusses how, if approved, NFL players' participation would help the growth of flag football and increase league interest. The resolution to be discussed 👇🏼 — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 15, 2025 Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, NFL player participation in the Games would not conflict much with the NFL season, as flag football events are scheduled for July 14-30. The gold medal game would be the same week that teams report to training camp. At the end of the annual NFL league meeting in April, commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged players' interest in competing on the international stage. "I've heard directly from a lot of players who want to participate and represent their country, whether it's the United States or the country that they came from," Goodell said. "I think that's something that we'll continue to discuss with, not just the union, but also the clubs. I think both of those are things that we'll probably resolve sometime in the next 60 days." As flag football makes its Olympic debut, each team will have 10 players, with five on the field at a time. There will be two 20-minute halves, and the rules are similar to NFL play, with some slight variations. Several players, including Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Tyreek Hill, expressed their interest in playing for the United States. Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski also hinted at coming out of retirement to play in the Olympics. "The Olympics is a critical moment for us in the flag development on a global basis," Goodell said. "The Olympics are the pinnacle of international sport. For us to be able to participate in that, to have both men's and women's flag teams participating in that from around the world, is a significant moment for us."
