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USA Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN names this 4th-year WR as the Eagles' 'biggest surprise' of the 2025 offseason
ESPN named the biggest off-season surprise for all 32 NFL teams, and fourth-year wide receiver Danny Gray was the Eagles' most impressive performer. The Eagles have moved past Super Bowl 59 and are locked in on having a singular focus on the 2025 NFL regular season. Howie Roseman orchestrated another roster makeover in free agency, the 10-player NFL Draft, and several talented undrafted free agents. The Organized Team Activities and now the Mandatory Minicamp have concluded, and Philadelphia is wrapping up a five-week break before returning to the NovaCare Complex. Training Camp begins in late July – July 22 is report day, with a July 23 practice to follow – and Danny Gray is one of the most prominent under-the-radar players to watch. ESPN recently revealed the biggest off-season surprise for all 32 teams, and Gray was the player who gained the most ground in the wide receiver competition. The 26-year-old wideout made an impression during the OTA and minicamp practices open to reporters, using his 4.33 speed to stretch the field and accelerate past defenders on catches over the middle. Gray was a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. He dealt with some injuries and tallied just one reception during his time in San Francisco. He was waived by the Niners in August and signed with the Eagles' practice squad days later. Philadelphia has one of the top receiving duos in the league in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, but there are some roster spots up for grabs lower on the depth chart. Gray will be competing with players like Ainias Smith, Avery Williams and Terrace Marshall during training camp. -- Tim McManus Gray was a topic of discussion around the NovaCare Complex, and the player we featured in a recent article continues to turn heads at Eagles practice. Gray signed with the Eagles' practice squad in mid-September after failing to make the 49ers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He wasn't elevated for a single game during the 2024 campaign. Gray has an advantage over Terrace Marshall due to his familiarity with the system. At the same time, Johnny Wilson offers size that the Eagles covet, putting the final roster between Gray, Ainias Smith, and Avery Williams.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce Makes Taylor Swift Decision After Skipping Chiefs' OTAs
Travis Kelce Makes Taylor Swift Decision After Skipping Chiefs' OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Patrick Mahomes was one of the stars who turned up for the Kansas City Chiefs' Organized Team Activities this week. The Chiefs are in the midst of their offseason preparations ahead of what they're hoping will be a bounce-back campaign following their Super Bowl heartbreak back in February. Advertisement One notable absence during the OTAs is Travis Kelce, who was not with the team throughout its three-day practice session on Monday through Wednesday. It is important to note that this week's OTAs are voluntary, which means that Kelce is by no means compelled to attend the sessions at the team's practice facility. Moreover, the All-Pro tight end took part in the first set of OTAs last week. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce skipped the Organized Team Activities this Biggerstaff-Imagn Images As it turns out, Kelce is currently in Florida. Photos of the 35-year-old surfaced online on Wednesday night as he was spotted on a date with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The details of the power couple's latest rendezvous remain unclear at this point, but what cannot be denied is that Swift and Kelce looked like they had a great time on their date night. Previous reports have indicated that Kelce has been hunkering down in Boca Raton in Florida with his friends to get himself ready for the upcoming season. It was also reported that Swift joined Kelce in Boca Raton. Advertisement The Chiefs have their third and final set of OTAs scheduled next week from June 10 to 13. It remains to be seen if Kelce will be in attendance for the same. The 10-time Pro Bowler, however, is expected to take part in the team's mandatory minicamp on June 17 to 19. Related: Travis Kelce's Immediate Reaction to Shaquille O'Neal's Taylor Swift Admission Related: Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Make Big Announcement on Tuesday Related: Jason Kelce's Family's Behavior Around Taylor Swift Revealed This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rashee Rice's two-word reply to Marquise Brown hints at Chiefs WR brotherhood ahead of 2025
Rashee Rice's two-word reply to Marquise Brown (Image credit: Imagn Images) As the Kansas City Chiefs ramp up preparations for the 2025 NFL season, an unexpected but telling moment on social media is highlighting the growing brotherhood among their wide receivers. Rashee Rice, coming off a promising rookie campaign and an offseason under scrutiny, made waves this week with just two words—and they've resonated deeply with Chiefs fans. Raw Instagram moment gives fans a glimpse into Chiefs' locker room culture During the team's Organized Team Activities (OTAs), newly acquired wideout Marquise "Hollywood" Brown posted a personal and emotional message on Instagram, "Hope these voices in my head go quiet." The line, vague yet vulnerable, left fans wondering about the mindset of one of the Chiefs' high-profile offseason signings. Rice didn't stay silent. His reply, 'My Bloody!' — a phrase signaling fierce loyalty, unshaken support, and a tight-knit team culture that's quietly taking shape in Kansas City's locker room. While Rice's comment was brief, its meaning was powerful. The term 'My Bloody' often implies a bond that goes beyond teammates—it speaks to shared struggles, mutual trust, and the kind of emotional backing that championship teams thrive on. It also subtly signals that despite Rice's legal distractions earlier this year and Brown's adjustment to the Chiefs system, both players are locked in on a united front. With Patrick Mahomes entering the season hungry for a third straight Super Bowl, emotional cohesion within the wide receiver unit is more than symbolic—it's strategic. Chiefs banking on WR revamp to fuel repeat Rice is expected to return as the team's top receiver following his LCL injury last season, while Brown is looking to revive his deep-threat reputation alongside Mahomes. But they're not alone—rookie Xavier Worthy, who clocked a blistering 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, brings a whole new level of speed to the offense. That record-setting time made headlines and adds a game-breaking element Kansas City hasn't had since Tyreek Hill. With Rice offering leadership, Brown adding experience, and Worthy injecting elite explosiveness, Kansas City's receiver room is shaping up as one of its most dangerous in years. Also read: 'Not my friend walking in': John Spytek dismisses Tom Brady connection, plots fresh path for Raiders As the season approaches, Rashee Rice's short yet stirring message might be a glimpse into something deeper—a Chiefs receiver unit coming together with speed, purpose, and brotherhood.
NBC Sports
10-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Zach Sieler will attend Dolphins' minicamp, may not fully participate
Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler hasn't been spotted on the practice field during Organized Team Activities, leading to speculation that he could hold out for a new contract. But Sieler is in attendance for the first day of the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel confirmed today that Sieler is there and has been in the building if not on the practice field throughout OTAs. McDaniel indicated that Sieler might not be on the field for long during minicamp practices, which could indicate that he's being careful not to do anything that could result in an injury before he gets a new contract. 'Zach Sieler has been in the building every single day during the offseason program. You will see him on the field doing some stuff. The length? Hold your breath and see,' McDaniel said. The 29-year-old Sieler has two years left on his contract and is set to make about $8 million a year. Last year, Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier said it was 'bullshit' that Sieler wasn't selected to the Pro Bowl. Now we'll see whether Grier is willing to pay Sieler like a Pro Bowler.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
13th Reason: Cowboys 2025 mandatory minicamp kicks off with slew of QTNA
13th Reason: Cowboys 2025 mandatory minicamp kicks off with slew of QTNA Has word of their demise before the 2025 season kicks off been greatly exaggerated? The Dallas Cowboys have entered the final phase of their offseason program this week and the mood seems hopeful. On Monday, players arrived at The Star in Frisco to take their physicals, and on Tuesday they begin a three-day period of on-field work. They will then be allowed to go about their business for the summer, hopefully staying out of trouble prior to reporting to Oxnard, CA for the onset of a month-long training camp. Attendance at this minicamp is mandatory, with players who do not show suffering fines for each day missed. The key members who did not attend voluntary Organized Team Activities, edge rusher Micah Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs, have already arrived at the team facilities, so those attendance questions are answered. But attendance and participation are two different things, and that's where we start our list of 10 burning questions. 1) Will percent of on-field work will Micah Parsons participate in the workout? Yes, Micah Parsons is in town. Yes, Micah Parsons will attend the manadatory minicamp. But the bigger question will be just how much he participates in the on-the-field work. Parsons has made it habit not to be a part of the OTA schedule; having skipped it every season since his rookie year. We've written in the past, Parsons doesn't need the work. The bigger issue is that the coaching staff loses out on a chance to work on how to deploy everyone else around Parsons and that they don't get to really practice how to function with a heat-seeking missle next to them. If Parsons doesn't do much work on the field, that means training camp is the only real opportunity to do this, and that's opportunity lost. 2) How far along in his rehab does Trevon Diggs appear to be? Diggs was dinged by the front office for allegedly not working as hard as they'd like in his 2024 recovery from a knee injury and it's been hinted that caused the issue that knocked him out of last season and the need for a follow-up procedure, chondral tissue graft surgery on his left knee in January. So far, he's rehabbed away from the team so getting him under the care of the Cowboys staff will be important as they try to gauge when exactly he'll be able to help the team in 2025. That question could turn into an "if" instead of a "when". 3) Are there any players who are looking like cut candidates? The Cowboys are operating with the seventh-most cap space in the league, a whopping $32 million right now according to Over The Cap. They don't need cap space but that does not mean they should carry heavy salaries from players who will contribute nothing but depth. It may not make it public, but the staff is certainly taking notes on who might not be great fits for the new schemes and those guys could be traded or cut if their play doesn't match their salary. Some players who have been mentioned as ones to watch include safeties Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker, as well as right tackle Terence Steele. 4) Who is the most likely candidate to be QB2, Joe Milton or Will Grier? The Cowboys' staff seem enamored with the strong-armed Milton, but could the veteran savvy of Grier force the Cowboys to carry three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster? Last year Cooper Rush was a practice squad guy who was elevated until those ran out, allowing Dallas to protect an extra player, but Milton may be good enough to be the backup and warrant being active on game days. Here's an interesting look at how he could help in a new-age red zone philosophy. 5) What are the hitting rules of Mandatory Minicamp? Players cannot hit each other until training camp. Teams are allowed 3.5 hours of on-field work on Tuesday and Thursday, and Wednesday is limited to a walkthrough. Teams can perform 11-on-11 and special teams drills. Here's a graphic to help. 6) Who are the top reserves at each position along the offensive line? The Cowboys have rolled out 3 Tylers, Cooper and Terence through the OTAs and that's expected to be how things look for their starting OL in minicamp. From left to right, that's Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker and Terence Steele. But the real tell will be how they move once those guys start getting replaced. Brock Hoffman, Robert Jones and Asim Richards could all be in the mix as potential starters if things start to get weird. TJ Bass and Saahdiq Charles both have starting experience. Watching that group of five and how they are deployed may be the bigger tell into how well the season will go. 7) What's the preferred linebacker combination to start things off? The club signed both Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn as free agents this offseason; are those the starting backers in a two-man group? Sanborn knows Matt Eberflus' defense, so he has a leg up there, but Murray has the salary and draft pedigree which shouldn't matter but does. Then there's second-year pro Marist Liufau as well as Damone Clark. If DeMarvion Overshown was healthy this is an entirely different conversation about who falls in behind him, but he's probably out until at least Halloween. What's the combo until then? 8) Who is in the lead for WR5 and WR6? CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens get 80+ percent of the snaps. Jalen Tolbert is going to be WR3 when Lamb is in the slot, and Kavontae Turpin is the offensive weapon. The top four spots are likely sewn up. The club traded for Jonathan Mingo and he never got a chance to play with Dak Prescott so chances are he's WR5 and a potential threat to Tolbert. But he still has to perform. Will Ryan Flournoy be able to withstand the coaching change and earn a spot in the rotation? Where does that leave guys like Parris Campbell, Jalen Brooks and others? 9) Is Luke Schoonmaker challenging for TE1 role? Jake Ferguson flopped horribly as a the second-best target for the Cowboys in 2024. Does he bounce back? Schoonmaker had a rough two-year start, but played adequately in spots last season. Can he compete for the starter's snaps his draft pedigree should warrant? 10) Do the Cowboys still need to look elsewhere for RB help? After signing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, it was clear the Cowboys are leaning heavily into the RB Don't Matter mantra. That comes with being flexible enough to say that if either guy doesn't have "it", they are ready to move on. The only player who should be assured of playing time is Jaydon Blue, the team's fifth-round draft pick. Deuce Vaughn and even Hunter Luepke are on notice, and seventh-round pick Phil Mafah could make waves, but the Cowboys have to be ready to go seek more help at the position. 11) Do the Cowboys still need to look elsewhere for CB help? Dallas traded for reclamation project Kaiir Elam, a former first-round pick on the final year of his rookie deal. They also drafted Shavon Revel, a player many felt had first-round tape but who suffered an ACL tear and dropped to the Cowboys in the third round. The team doesn't have a clear solution at slot corner and the injury situation of Diggs, Revel and Josh Butler leaves some question marks through the first part of the season. 12) Does Mazi Smith look capable of preventing the Cowboys from their annual "sign multiple nose tackles over the summer" campaign? The Cowboys have developed a new tradition: ignore the nose tackle position until the last possible minute and then sign older veterans who didn't want to do any work over the summer. If anyone wants to know how well this has worked they can feel free to look up their team's run defense stats. Smith was supposed to be the solution, but he's yet to even render himself serviceable. A Year 3 jump would do wonders for the Cowboys' defense as a whole. 13) Does Dak Prescott show any signs of setback after looking healthy through OTAs? Prescott looks to be fully recovered from his catastrophic hamstring injury that ended his season. With his injury history, its perfectly possible it was the result of favoring one leg while working through other assorted ailments, which is why Question 4 is more relevant in Dallas than elsewhere in the league. But the more work Prescott gets, the more assurances the team has that he'll be full go for training camp in July.
