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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
NFL supplemental draft: League not holding event for second straight year
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft ahead of its 2025 season, according to The Athletic's Dane Brugler. The NFL's decision marks the second consecutive year it decided not to host the offseason event. The supplemental draft was originally created in 1977 to give players who did not enter the main NFL draft but had circumstances affect their college eligibility a chance to play professionally. Teams making selections in the seven-round supplemental draft would sacrifice draft capital from the ensuing year's common draft. For example, if a club chose a player in the fourth round of the supplemental draft, it would surrender its fourth-round pick in the next year's draft. No player has been selected in the NFL's supplemental draft since 2019. The Arizona Cardinals made the lone selection in that event, spending a 2020 fifth-round pick to acquire Washington State safety Jalen Thompson. A total of 46 players have been selected in the supplemental draft during the event's 48-year history. Cris Carter is the lone among the crowd to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer; Bernie Kosar, Brian Bosworth, Jamal Williams, Terrelle Pryor and Josh Gordon comprise some of the other notable supplemental draft selections. It isn't clear whether any players were intending to declare for the 2025 supplemental draft. It also isn't clear the NFL is planning to bring back the supplemental draft in 2026.
USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trio of Packers picks end up in first round of 2013 redraft, including Bakhtiari in top 5
A redrafting of the first round of the 2013 draft done by Pro Football Focus helped highlighted how many home runs were hit by Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson on Saturday, April 27, 2013. In the original draft, Thompson took defensive lineman Datone Jones in the first round and running back Eddie Lacy -- who eventually became the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year -- in the second round. But neither cracked the first round of PFF's redraft. However, three of Thompson's picks on Day 3 ended up in the top 32 picks of the redraft, including one in the top five. The gem of the class was left tackle David Bakhtiari, the 109th overall pick. He went No. 4 overall in the redraft. Incredibly, the Packers found one of the best left tackles in recent history and a borderline Pro Football Hall of Famer in the fourth round. From PFF: "If Bakhtiari doesn't end up a Hall of Famer, injuries will be the only reason. He is one of the greatest pass protectors of his generation. His 94.7 career PFF pass-blocking grade trails only Joe Thomas for the best mark among all offensive tackles since 2013. He also led all tackles in PFF pass-blocking grade in each season from 2016 to 2018." Bakhtiari wasn't alone in the first round. Defensive back Micah Hyde, the 159th overall pick, went No. 15. Hyde's best years weren't with the Packers, but Thompson still found an All-Pro talent in the fifth round. From PFF: "Hyde began his career with four decent seasons as a slot cornerback in Green Bay before heading to Buffalo. Once there, he moved to safety and turned in a fantastic stretch of play. From 2017 to 2021, he compiled a 91.2 PFF overall grade that ranked sixth among all safeties. His 95.0 PFF coverage grade over that span placed third, behind Harrison Smith and Adrian Amos." JC Tretter was Thompson's second pick of Day 3 in 2013. The 122nd overall pick ended up at No. 21 in the redraft. Like Hyde, his best years came after he left Green Bay; Tretter ended up starting five straight seasons at center in Cleveland. From PFF: "Tretter well outplayed his fourth-round draft slot. His rookie season featured the lone sub-80.0 PFF pass-blocking grade of his eight-year career. He played more than 1,000 snaps in each of his final five seasons, all as a starter in Cleveland." Unfortunately for Thompson and the Packers, Jones was never a full-time starter in Green Bay despite producing 12 quarterback hits over his final two seasons, and Lacy's bright start to his pro career flamed out fast. Neither was re-signed after their rookie contracts expired. Throw in a career-ending neck injury suffered by promising running back Johnathan Franklin, and the 2013 class was a mix of incredible picks, missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. Still, drafting three impressive football players to start Day 3 is an incredible feat for any team, especially now with 12 years of hindsight knowledge. The only shame is that the Packers didn't get more out of Tretter and Hyde while they were in Green Bay. Offensive tackle Rick Wagner, a fifth-round pick who finished his career in Green Bay, ended up at No. 31 overall in the redraft.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
3 Panthers greats named to ESPN's All Quarter Century Team
3 Panthers greats named to ESPN's All Quarter Century Team A few Carolina Panthers greats have left their mark here in the 21st century. ESPN analytics gurus Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder have compiled their "NFL All Quarter Century Team," highlighting the league's best players over the last 25 years. Included on the 53-man squad are three very familiar names to Panthers fans, beginning with running back Christian McCaffrey. Walder writes: As the best receiving back of the past 25 years, McCaffrey needs to be included on this roster. He averages 47 receiving yards per game, which is more than anyone else with at least 500 carries during that span. But he's not only a receiving back. What makes McCaffrey special is that he has maintained 4.7 yards per carry over his career, 14th-best among running backs this quarter century. One of those years (2019) saw McCaffrey become just the third back in NFL history to amass 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards over a single season. McCaffrey, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in the middle of the 2022 campaign, still stands as the franchise's fourth-leading rusher (3,980 yards) and sixth-leading receiver (3,292). Joining McCaffrey are the two greatest defensive players in team history, edge rusher Julius Peppers and linebacker Luke Kuechly. Walder notes the following of the latter: Kuechly's career burned so hot over its short eight-year span. The only one of those seasons in which he did not reach the Pro Bowl and earn first- or second-team All-Pro honors was 2012 ... when he won Defensive Rookie of the Year. Kuechly's 9.2 tackles per game and 0.15 interceptions per game are the second and third most of any linebacker in this century, respectively. Unfortunately, Kuechly did not follow Peppers' path in becoming a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer earlier this year. He does, however, have a head-start for the next group—as he's already been named a finalist for the 2026 class. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'This is ridiculous!!' Terry Bradshaw vents frustration after intense TSA screening at Missouri airport
(Image via Getty) Terry Bradshaw, the four-time Super Bowl winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer, was stopped for additional screening by TSA agents at Missouri's Springfield-Branson National Airport. The incident occurred Monday, shortly after his live performance in Branson for The Terry Bradshaw Show , which is currently on tour across the country. Bradshaw shared a video on Facebook, showing his visible frustration as he was directed into a private room for another pat-down. His Facebook caption read: "I'm not against being safe but…This is ridiculous!! TSA approved, had the body pat down, all the luggage checked, unpacked item by item. Now going into private room for ANOTHER pat down. Come on Springfield how many criminals come through here???? I guess I look like one today!!!" In the clip, the 76-year-old FOX NFL analyst is seen cooperating with airport security but adds sarcastically: "They got to go through my luggage now. I'm the Unabomber." The person filming, believed to be Bradshaw's travel companion, responded: "Terry Bradshaw's definitely a terrorist." Terry Bradshaw's tone drew mixed reactions. Fans flooded the comments, some amused by the situation, others urging caution about joking in an airport setting. A Pittsburgh Steelers fan wrote, "Detected too many Super Bowl rings." Another said, "Maybe the agent was a Cowboys fan?" One fan added, "TB should fly private." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Another commented, "Invest in TSA PreCheck, Terry. It's worth it and you can afford it." Terry Bradshaw previously denied involvement in another airport incident in Pittsburgh This TSA delay was not Terry Bradshaw's first airport-related moment this year. On April 10, during a flight landing in Pittsburgh, passengers were reportedly stuck inside the plane due to a jammed exit door. One traveler, Selah Gamble, told KDKA Pittsburgh that the issue was eventually resolved, jokingly crediting Bradshaw: "The pilot announced and you could kind of hear he was chuckling as he said it, but he said 'thanks to the strength of one of our passengers, we were finally able to get the door open.' And I think we all knew he was alluding to Mr. Bradshaw." Bradshaw later addressed the speculation on Instagram: "Just to set the record straight… I did nothing to open the door on the plane! The maintenance crew had it open in 15 minutes." Terry Bradshaw has been a staple in NFL broadcasting since 1994 and continues to appear on FOX NFL Sunday. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989 after winning four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bradshaw has announced plans to retire after the 2029 Super Bowl, which would take place a few months after his 80th birthday. The incident at Springfield-Branson airport occurred as Bradshaw continues his live tour, which combines storytelling and music. Despite the airport delay, the Hall of Famer appears to be keeping a sense of humor about the situation, at least publicly.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
'I got time to grow and mature': Shedeur Sanders battling at Browns camp
'I got time to grow and mature': Shedeur Sanders battling at Browns camp Show Caption Hide Caption Shedeur Sanders not feeling pressure from his doubters After sliding in the NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders explains why he's not bothered by his many doubters as Browns career begins. Sports Pulse BEREA, Ohio – The road for Shedeur Sanders to become the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns is long – a lot longer than the 40 yards his right arm covered with his first rep of modified team drills during Cleveland's first minicamp practice Tuesday. Sanders dropped that pass in a bucket to wide receiver Gage Larvadain, a fellow rookie, on a go route down the right sideline that received a cheer from the gathered Browns employees and fans watching from the roof of the team's practice facility. It was the highlight of the day for Sanders and the entire Browns quarterback group – all four of them. Veteran Joe Flacco did not take many reps, and Kenny Pickett – acquired over the offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles – took the bulk of reps with the first-team offense. Dillon Gabriel, the Browns' third-round draft pick, was next in line and had all of the reps with the starters against the first-team defense during the 11-on-11 portion of practice. 'I view things as, 'I got time.' I got time to grow and mature and be able to understand the ins and outs of the defenses and get the insight from the vets in the room,' Sanders said after practice. 'I look at it as a it's time for me to play, it's time for me to play. But I'm not really looking too far into the future.' In April, Sanders' selection in the fifth round baffled the NFL draft ecosystem while serving as an indictment of Sanders' play and how he and his father Deion Sanders, his college coach at Jackson State and Colorado and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, handled the pre-draft process. Since then, the confident bravado that lasted his entire college career has waned into a more traditional avatar of an NFL rookie not trying to draw much attention – positive or negative. To that end, Sanders said he could view the lack of reps negatively, or he can be proactive to stay warm so there's no excuses when his number is called. Because nobody cares about practice when it's game time, he said. 'When you get out there,' Sanders said, 'you got to be able to produce. 'Everything off the field, it is what it is, but everybody knows when it's time to get on that grass, you know who I am.' For Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, being intentional with the practice reps helps him evaluate the other three quarterbacks outside of Flacco, who's entering his 18th season in the league and played the 2023 season with the Browns following Deshaun Watson's season-ending shoulder surgery that year. 'All of them look pretty calm, efficient, going through their calls, making the plays they need to make,' defensive end Myles Garrett said. Sanders watched Pickett and Gabriel run their plays while holding his helmet in his right hand. Sometimes, he'd debrief with Flacco or quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave. Six reps at a time, though, Sanders tried to make the most of his turn at the front of the line. The waiting until that point is being treated as a life experience. 'Anything in life, you got to go through different things so you can understand the message God is trying to give you,' the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year said. That message was received loud and clear the night before minicamp began. Much like the night before his heavily-publicized pro day at Colorado two months ago, Sanders said he felt a higher power trying to reach him in his hotel room. Earlier in the day, Sanders said he'd spoken with pastors about his purpose. 'It's a lot going on, I'd say in my mind, and I understand what peace is,' said Sanders, who will go back to Texas and reset between the three days of practice this week and training camp. Tuesday's practice ended with red-zone, 7-on-7 work. Sanders displayed his quick-processing abilities by finding an open receiver over the middle at the goal line. 'I already have a different type of confidence about myself,' Sanders said. 'But when you go out there and you know the ins and outs of everything, then it's a whole different type of confidence. I'm definitely getting to that point. By the time training camp arrives in July, Sanders said, he plans on being there. Whether Stefanski and the Browns coaching staff agree or not will determine the direction of Sanders' rookie season.
