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Newsweek
3 days ago
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Walks Back Harsh Comments Toward Eagles
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been sent packing by Philadelphia twice in three years. The pain hasn't gotten any easier to deal with. "When I got traded [to the Texans], I was in shock," Gardner-Johnson said on a recent episode of The Pivot Podcast. "I told [Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans] I couldn't come into the building because I was confused. I didn't know who to turn to." 'My son said, so we can't wear green anymore? And that killed me.' C.J. Gardner-Johnson- Super Bowl Champion Super Bowl Champion is what he wants to be known as by the world and especially around the league, and now @CGJXXIII is opening up on how it hasn't been the case as his… — Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) July 15, 2025 The Eagles traded Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in March, one month after he helped them win a Super Bowl title. General Manager Howie Roseman cited financial flexibility as the reason behind the trade. "Chauncey did a great job for us in both the years that he was with us, obviously making the Super Bowl twice in two years with him as our starting safety," Roseman said at the NFL annual meetings. "When you look at our team and you look at the amount of highly paid players who have earned their contracts, we've got eight guys who are making $15 million or more. "We have, from 2022 to 2024 drafts, we have eight starters who are on the Super Bowl team. None of those guys have long-term contracts. In those drafts, we probably have five or six players who will be competing for starting jobs. So you have a lot of players coming through that aren't under long-term contracts, plus a lot of guys who are on long-term contracts, and we never want to be in a situation where we have one year where we're getting rid of 20 guys." INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024... INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Eagles C.J. Gardner-Johnson being evaluted for a concussion. MoreLooming contract extensions for Jalen Carter, Reed Blankenship, Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, and others contributed to the decision. Still, Gardner-Johnson said the defense would be worse off without him on an Instagram Live session in June. "The Eagles probably won't see a ring without me. Y'all saw what happened when I left. I'm popping now, I'm glad I'm in Texas." After Gardner-Johnson left the team in 2023, Philadelphia's defense suffered a catastrophic decline. All that changed when he returned in free agency last offseason. 2023 2024 Opponent points/game 30.5 (30th) 18.1 (1st) Opponent passing yards/game 255.7 (30th) 186.9 (2nd) Passer rating allowed 98.8 (30tj) 81.6 (2nd) Gardner-Johnson walked back his comments during the podcast, specifically apologizing to Eagles players and Lane Johnson. CJ Gardner Johnson has nothing but love for the Eagles and his former teammates, apologizing for emotionally saying the Eagles won't win another ring without him. 'I got nothing against them. If they win six more rings without me, they deserve it.' 🤝 — SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) July 15, 2025 In two seasons with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson recorded 126 tackles, 20 pass breakups, and 12 interceptions. He brought a much-needed edge to a defense that needed intensity, and that energy catapulted Philadelphia to another championship. With the drama now behind him, Gardner-Johnson can focus on making an impact with the Texans. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
New York Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Giants roster breakdown: One thought on Jaxson Dart and every player on offense
There are plenty of familiar faces on the New York Giants' offense, as 10 of 11 starters return from last season. The only new starter will be quarterback Russell Wilson, who leads an overhauled QB room. Overall, 41% of the 46 offensive players on the 90-man roster are new. Many of those players are undrafted rookies or veterans with long odds to make the roster. As training camp approaches, here's one thought on every offensive player: • Russell Wilson: Wilson's relentless positivity made a strong impression in his first months with the Giants. Everyone within the organization has raved about the Super Bowl champion's leadership. But there are reasons the 36-year-old is on his fourth team in five years and was only able to land a one-year, $10.5 million contract this offseason. Wilson is the most sacked quarterback since entering the league in 2012. That ranking isn't skewed by his longevity since he's also the most sacked quarterback over the past four seasons while playing for three different teams. Wilson's pressure-to-sack rate perennially ranks among the highest in the league, as he lacks the athleticism he boasted earlier in his career to elude pass rushers. Sacks are drive killers, as Wilson's offenses have ranked in the top-10 in three-and-outs in each of the past four seasons. Advertisement Despite his flaws, Wilson has remained a serviceable quarterback due to his strengths. He takes exceptional care of the ball as a passer. He had a 1.5% interception rate last season, which ranked seventh in the league. And he remains an effective deep-ball thrower, with the third-highest passer rating on 20-plus yard passes last season. • Jameis Winston: There continues to be trade speculation about Winston, but it doesn't add up. First, he doesn't figure to have much trade value. All 32 teams were free to sign Winston this offseason, and he was only able to land a two-year, $8 million contract from the Giants. Second, the Giants signed Winston with a clear plan in mind for his role. He'll be the insurance policy if Wilson gets injured early in the season before rookie Jaxson Dart is ready. And then, Winston will serve as Dart's backup in 2026. • Jaxson Dart: Of the 49 quarterbacks drafted in the first round from 2010-2024, only seven were selected between picks 20 and 32. That puts Dart, who was the 25th pick this year, in a small group that has experienced a wide variety of outcomes. Lamar Jackson, who was the 32nd pick in 2018, is the ultimate success story, winning two MVPs for the Baltimore Ravens. The Green Bay Packers also hit on Jordan Love with the 26th pick in the 2020 draft. Otherwise, the late-first-round quarterbacks have been varying degrees of busts: Kenny Pickett, Paxton Lynch, Johnny Manziel, Brandon Weeden and Tim Tebow. • Tommy DeVito: The Giants only carried three QBs during training camp in 2022 and 2023. Nathan Rourke entered camp last year as the fourth quarterback and was cut after three practices. Coach Brian Daboll explained that Rourke was released because he wasn't getting many reps, and the team wanted to give him a better opportunity to catch on elsewhere. DeVito has far more stature than Rourke, but the reality of limited reps for four quarterbacks remains, especially with the importance of developing Dart. Advertisement Whatever value DeVito's playbook knowledge provided should have dissipated since the experienced Wilson and Winston had the entire spring to learn the offense. With no path to the active roster in New York, Devito should request his release if he believes he can make another team. • Tyrone Tracy: Tracy averaged 15.8 carries for 86 yards in his first six starts last season. He then averaged 12.1 carries for 42 yards in his final seven games. There are a variety of factors that contributed to that decline, but it's notable that Tracy's plummeting production coincided with quarterback Daniel Jones' benching. For all of Jones' limitations as a passer, he was a legitimate running threat who created lanes on zone reads. Replacements Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito were non-factors on designed runs. Wilson's effectiveness and usage as a runner have declined as he has aged. He had designed runs on 3.3% of his plays last season compared to 10.1% for Jones. It will be interesting to see how having a less mobile quarterback impacts Tracy's production. • Devin Singletary: Singletary averaged 14 carries in the first four games of last season. He then missed two games with a groin injury and was jumped on the depth chart by Tracy. Singletary averaged five carries per game in the final 11 games of the season. Singletary will be a backup with the 14th-highest running back cap hit ($6.3 million) in the league this season. • Cam Skattebo: Skattebo's running style makes him a favorite for a training camp fight, as defensive players likely won't appreciate him lowering his shoulder in thud practices. The question is if Skattebo's toughness will translate to NFL games. The first impression of Skattebo this spring was that he looked smaller than his 5-foot-11, 215-pound listing. Skattebo, who ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash, is going to need to rely on power to be successful. Skepticism about that transition likely led to Skattebo being available in the fourth round as the eighth running back off the board despite his prodigious production at Arizona State. Skattebo's receiving ability could be his path to success if he struggles to overpower NFL defenders. • Eric Gray: Gray has averaged 2.5 yards on 31 carries in his first two seasons. Add in six fumbles on 79 career touches, and it's hard to imagine a worse start to the 2023 fifth-round pick's career. Gray also failed to distinguish himself as a returner, which should lead to the end of the line for him in New York after the Skattebo addition. Advertisement • Darius Miller: With touchbacks on kickoffs being moved to the 35-yard line this offseason, there will be a greater emphasis on returners. That could open a path to the roster for the dynamic Miller, who spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. • Rushawn Baker: Baker showed potential late in his college career, rushing for 583 yards on 95 carries in his final four games at Elon. He signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent, receiving just $5,000 guaranteed. The youth of the Giants' backfield will make it tough for Baker to stick around. • Malik Nabers: Nabers set an NFL rookie record with 170 targets last season despite missing two games. Nabers has made it clear he expects that type of attention going forward. It was wise for the Giants to sign deep passers Wilson and Winston as bridge quarterbacks, as they should have no problem feeding Nabers targets. Wilson fed Steelers No. 1 receiver George Pickens 7.4 targets per game last season, while Winston peppered Browns No. 1 receiver Jerry Jeudy with 9.9 targets per game in seven starts last season. • Darius Slayton: Slayton enters his seventh season with more security than ever before in his career. The Giants rewarded Slayton with a three-year, $39 million contract in the team's most surprising move of the offseason. All signs pointed to Slayton's departure after a tumultuous stretch with this regime. It began in 2022 with Slayton being forced to take a pay cut after getting buried on the depth chart and continued with the team declining to give him a raise last offseason. But Slayton's reliability as a field-stretching No. 2 option led to him landing the fourth-richest wide receiver contract in free agency. • Wan'Dale Robinson: Robinson made it clear this spring that he wasn't happy with his role last season when he was fed the 12th most targets in the league (140) but ranked last among wide receivers with a 7.5 yards per catch average. Robinson wants more opportunities to make plays downfield and said he expected to line up outside more often after playing 77.8% of his snaps in the slot last season. However, there were no indications of any changes to Robinson's usage in the spring. He was still mostly thrown a steady diet of screens and dump-offs despite Nabers' absence opening more opportunities. Robinson is playing in the final year of his rookie contract. The Giants will need to determine if Robinson is worthy of a contract like the four-year, $53 million extension Buffalo's slot receiver Khalil Shakir signed this offseason or if they could replace his production with a mid-round draft pick next year. • Jalin Hyatt: Forgive me for not getting caught up in the Hyatt hype train. We heard similar talk about him bulking up last offseason. Then he was given every opportunity to claim the No. 2 receiver job in training camp and failed to take advantage. He finished his second season with just eight catches for 62 yards despite appearing in 16 games. Advertisement It's hard to see where Hyatt's snaps will come from this season with Nabers entrenched as the No. 1 option and the team committing to Slayton as the No. 2 receiver. The best-case scenario for Hyatt seems like a repeat of his rookie season when he sprinkled in a few deep catches. He should at least be able to replicate that with Wilson launching moon balls. As for Hyatt claiming to have added 25 pounds this offseason, it would be easier to get excited about that type of weight gain if he didn't finish the spring on the sideline with an apparent hamstring injury. • Ihmir Smith-Marsette: Smith-Marsette wants more opportunities as a receiver after playing just seven offensive snaps last season. That's unlikely with this depth chart, but he should have job security after a strong showing at returner last season. • Bryce Ford-Wheaton: Ford-Wheaton missed his rookie season in 2023 with a torn ACL. He appeared in 14 games last season despite dislocating his shoulder multiple times. Ford-Wheaton underwent shoulder surgery after the season to address that recurring issue. The injuries have prevented Ford-Wheaton from gaining momentum, but his size (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) and speed (4.38-second 40-yard dash) are an ideal combination for special teams, which will need to be his ticket to a roster spot again. • Lil'Jordan Humphrey: There was chatter in Denver this offseason that Humphrey could transition to tight end. But the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder only lined up at wide receiver in the spring for the Giants after signing a minimum contract with just $25,000 guaranteed. Humphrey has only played 76 special teams snaps in six seasons, so it's hard to see him claiming one of the final spots at receiver. • Zach Pascal: Pascal had a productive stretch as a receiver earlier in his career, averaging 43 catches for 618 yards and five touchdowns over the 2019-20 seasons in Indianapolis. But he has just four catches for 19 yards over the past two seasons. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder has hung around as a special teamer, so he'll push Ford-Wheaton for that role. • Montrell Washington: The Giants signed Washington to a minimum contract after he finished last season on the Chiefs' practice squad. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Washington was the Broncos' punt and kick returner as a rookie in 2022, but his five fumbles cost him that job. He'll provide returner depth in camp. • Dalen Cambre: Cambre entered the NFL as the longest of long shots after recording just 10 career catches at Louisiana. He initially accepted a rookie minicamp tryout invitation from the Panthers before the Giants offered him an undrafted free agent contract with no guaranteed money. Cambre made the most of his opportunity in the spring, earning first-team reps during minicamp. A special teams ace in college, Cambre will need to beat out Ford-Wheaton to earn a roster spot. Advertisement • Beaux Collins: The Giants signed Collins as an undrafted free agent and guaranteed $234,000 of his $840,000 salary. That guaranteed amount is by design: It's the full-season salary for a rookie on the practice squad. So, Collins, who earned first-team reps during the spring, will have a chance to make the active roster, but he's essentially assured of a spot on the practice squad. • Da'Quan Felton: Felton matched Collins' $234,000 salary guarantee as an undrafted free agent. Felton isn't as polished as Collins, so he'll likely need a season to develop on the practice squad. But the 6-foot-5, 216-pounder has natural traits that offer promise. • Juice Wells: Wells is yet another undrafted receiver to land a $234,000 salary guarantee. Wells arrived with the advantage of playing with Dart at Ole Miss last season, but that connection didn't immediately materialize. • Jordan Bly: The son of former NFL cornerback Dre Bly, Jordan Bly received a modest $5,000 guarantee as an undrafted free agent. The 6-foot, 166-pound Bly flashed quickness in the spring, but his only real shot at a roster spot will be impressing as a returner. • Theo Johnson: Johnson demonstrated chemistry with Wilson in the spring, with the 6-foot-6, 264-pounder looking like a threat on seam routes. Wilson has featured tight ends when he's had a viable receiving option at the position. Pat Freiermuth led the Steelers with 65 catches and seven touchdown grabs, while ranking second with 653 yards, last season. Jimmy Graham was Wilson's No. 2 target in Seattle from 2015-17, averaging 57 catches for 683 yards and six touchdowns over those three seasons. It's possible Johnson could approach that type of production if he takes a leap in his second season. • Chris Manhertz: Manhertz is a testament to longevity, durability and reliability. There's no other way to explain lasting 10 years in the NFL despite catching only 29 career passes. The 6-foot-6, 235-pound Manhertz has long been established as one of the top blocking tight ends in the league. That he has only missed two games in the past eight seasons adds to his value. • Daniel Bellinger: Bellinger has been buried by new tight ends the past two seasons. First, it was the trade for Darren Waller in 2023. Then, it was the selection of Johnson in the 2024 draft. Bellinger tallied just three catches for 31 yards in the first 12 games of last season. But even after Johnson's season-ending foot injury in Week 13, Bellinger only averaged 2.2 catches for 18.8 yards as the No. 1 tight end for the final five games of the season. Those numbers are in line with Bellinger's previous stretches as the team's top tight end. That production suggests he's a useful role player with limited upside. Advertisement • Greg Dulcich: Wilson's hyping of Dulcich is where the quarterback's incessant positivity went overboard. Yes, Dulcich showed promise as a rookie in 2022, catching 33 passes for 411 yards with Wilson as his quarterback in Denver. But injuries and a lack of playing time have limited Dulcich to eight catches for 53 yards over the past two seasons. Still, Wilson has raved about Dulcich as a weapon at every opportunity this offseason. Nothing Dulcich showed this spring supported Wilson's hype. • Thomas Fidone: Johnson and Manhertz are locks for the roster, and Bellinger is a more well-rounded tight end than Fidone at this point. Carrying four tight ends would be excessive, but something has to give for Fidone to secure a spot. One thing working in the seventh-round pick's favor is that general manager Joe Schoen has yet to cut one of his picks as a rookie. • Jermaine Terry: Terry recorded just 14 catches for 104 yards in his first three college seasons. He topped those numbers last season at Oregon State with 23 catches for 375 yards. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound undrafted free agent, who received $65,000 guaranteed, could be a practice squad candidate. • Andrew Thomas: Thomas signed a five-year, $117.5 million extension before the 2023 season. That looked like a smart move to proactively lock up a young talent at a premium position, but injuries have derailed Thomas' career and the Giants' fortunes over the past two seasons. Thomas has missed 18 games over the past two seasons with hamstring and foot injuries, and he wasn't on the field at all this spring as he continues to rehab. Thomas is only 26, so there's plenty of time for him to turn things around on a contract that runs through the 2029 season. But Schoen has been conservative about restructuring the contracts of players not in the team's long-term plans. So, it will be interesting to see if he dips into Thomas' $16.4 million base salary this season to create salary cap relief, or if he holds off to avoid pushing more cap charges into the future for a player with a concerning injury history. • Jermaine Eluemunor: Eluemunor wanted a two-year contract when he signed with the Giants last offseason so he'd get another chance to cash in. The two-year, $14 million contract with $6.8 million guaranteed Eluemunor signed to be the Giants' starting right tackle looks like a bargain when compared to the two-year, $12 million contract with $6 million guaranteed James Hudson signed this offseason to be the team's swing tackle. Hudson could make an additional $2 million each season based on playing time, so his contract's maximum value is greater than Eluemunor's. The bottom line: Don't expect any hometown discount when the 30-year-old Eluemunor is negotiating his next contract. Advertisement • John Michael Schmitz: Schmitz was better in his second season after a disappointing rookie campaign, but more is expected from the 57th pick in the 2023 draft. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder needs to be better at anchoring, as he too often was driven into the backfield by stout nose tackles last season. • Jon Runyan: Runyan came as advertised in his first season with the Giants. Signed to a three-year, $30 million contract, Runyan was a solid, but unspectacular left guard. His first season was cut short in Week 14, prompting surgeries to repair a high-ankle sprain and a torn deltoid ligament in his inner ankle. Runyan is also believed to have underwent offseason surgery on his shoulder, which he separated during training camp last year. A healthier Runyan could produce a better second season in New York. • Greg Van Roten: This was a much different offseason for Van Roten. He signed a one-year, $3 million contract a week into training camp last year to take over as the starting right guard. After playing every snap last season, Van Roten signed a one-year, $3.3 million contract in the first week of free agency this year. The 35-year-old is still viewed as the starting right guard, but the Giants figure to give younger players an opportunity to compete for the job in training camp. • James Hudson: There's a lot riding on Hudson if Thomas misses time again. Hudson is Schoen's first legitimate investment into a backup offensive lineman in four years. Hudson had a shaky track record in Cleveland, so Schoen seemingly valued the upside of the 26-year-old over a more established veteran like Cornelius Lucas, who signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Browns this offseason. • Evan Neal: The plan for Neal could mirror the approach with Hyatt last offseason. The Giants could give Neal every opportunity to win the right guard job while knowing they have the reliable Van Roten, like Slayton at receiver last year, as a safety net. If Neal doesn't thrive in the transition to guard, he'll be a $4 million backup. That salary will make him an unappealing trade chip. The best the Giants could hope for in a trade is a late-round pick swap with a team that still believes in the 2022 first-round pick. • Marcus Mbow: Mbow exclusively worked at tackle in the open spring practices, so it's clear the Giants view that as his position despite some pre-draft projections of a move to guard. Ideally, Mbow will be a cheap successor to Eluemunor next year. The Giants will also need a right guard next year, so that could be an option if they decide Mbow is a better fit inside. Either way, the Giants' offensive line development has been lacking for over a decade, so it would be huge to hit on a fifth-round pick. • Jake Kubas: The Giants gave Kubas a hefty guarantee as an undrafted free agent signing last year to ensure a spot on the practice squad. But he impressed enough to make the active roster. He was a healthy scratch for the first 12 games before starting the final three games at both guard spots. Kubas showed enough promise to enter the competition for the starting right guard job. Advertisement • Aaron Stinnie: The Giants signed Stinnie to a minimum contract as a veteran backup guard last offseason. That arrangement went well enough, with Stinnie starting three games late in the season at left guard, that the Giants re-signed him to another minimum contract. The Giants increased Stinnie's guarantees to $475,000 this year, so he shouldn't be dismissed as a possible backup, especially after he took first-team reps in the spring while Runyan and Van Roten were held out of team periods. • Josh Ezeudu: Ezeudu split time between guard and tackle this spring. That versatility will be necessary for him to earn a roster spot as he's been pushed down the depth chart entering his fourth season. It's hard not to wonder how Ezeudu could have turned out if the Giants left him at guard the past two seasons instead of forcing him into the swing tackle role. • Austin Schlottmann: Schlottmann made the Giants' initial 53-man roster last season, but he suffered a broken fibula in a practice leading into the opener and spent 16 weeks on injured reserve. Schlottmann was activated for the final two games, logging three special teams snaps. Schlottmann spent the spring as the second-team center, so he'll be in the mix to claim a roster spot. • Stone Forsythe: Forsythe started 13 games over the past two seasons for the Seahawks. That the 27-year-old was available for a minimum contract with just $140,000 guaranteed is a sign of how he's viewed around the league. Forsythe provides depth for training camp, but it's hard to see him making the roster. • Jimmy Morrissey: Morrissey signed a futures contract to return to the Giants after spending last season on the practice squad. The 27-year-old provides value on the practice squad because he plays center. • Bryan Hudson: Hudson signed to the Giants' practice squad in Week 10 last season and then signed a futures contract to remain with the team. The Giants got a close look at Hudson, who was an undrafted rookie, during joint practices with the Lions in training camp last year. • Jaison Williams: The Giants signed Williams as an undrafted free agent, bringing his relationship with offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo full circle. Bricillo recruited Williams to Youngstown State in 2019 but then left for an assistant job with the Patriots. Williams, who received $165,000 guaranteed, is likely headed to the practice squad as a guard after playing tackle for most of his college career.
Newsweek
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Golden Tate Reflects on Carson Wentz
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Getting traded midway through an NFL season is tough to deal with for most players in any situation. For the former veteran wide receiver, Golden Tate, he entered an awkward situation with the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2018. During the pre-Jalen Hurts era of Eagles football, the Doug Pederson-led Eagles found themselves in a tricky situation. Despite watching their young franchise quarterback turn in an MVP-caliber season before going down with a knee injury, the Eagles saw Carson Wentz's backup, Nick Foles, lead the team on a shocking Super Bowl run. Foles was crowned the Super Bowl Champion in 2018, which led many to question whether Wentz was truly fit to be the face of the franchise. As injuries and pressure continued to pile up for Wentz during the post-Super Bowl season, Golden Tate witnessed a young quarterback cracking under pressure. Recently, the retired wideout recalled his short stint with the Eagles on an episode of 'Bussin' With the Boys.' "He was a young guy. Obviously, being drafted in the first round and the city of Philadelphia, is hard, man. Everybody knows their sports, and everyone has an opinion. They are not afraid to boo you. You could have 11 straight good games, and one bad game, and you're getting booed," Tate said. "Dealing with that as a young man is already enough. And you're the quarterback. You're the face of the franchise, and then this happens. Nick comes in and takes you the rest of the way. I know, like, on camera, I'm super happy for the guy. But deep down, you're thinking, 'Man, is this the beginning of the end? How do they view me? Do they even think I was a huge part of the Super Bowl run?' You just got all these thoughts that pop into your head." When Tate joined the Eagles after a midseason trade between Philadelphia and the Detroit Lions, he was quickly embraced by Wentz, who was still healthy enough to play. The QB-WR duo had a few games together before Wentz was back on the injury report, leaving Tate to catch passes from Foles. Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 15, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 15, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. PhotoBetween Tate and Wentz, there doesn't seem to be any bad blood. After all, Tate noted that he was a part of Wentz's small circle while in Philadelphia. As for the rest of the team? The veteran wideout noted that Wentz wasn't as open to maintaining a solid relationship with everybody. "It felt like with Carson, he had his four to five to six guys that he liked and he hung with, and that was all that mattered," Tate explained. "Everyone else it felt like, 'Bro, do you want to hang out with me? Do you want to have a relationship? Do you want to have lunch, dinner? Can we do something together?' That's kind of just the feel. I wasn't there long enough, nor did I want to even step into all that and deal with all of that. This is enough." Wentz's shortcomings as a player and a teammate were well-documented during his time in Philadelphia. While he didn't lose his job to Foles after the 2018 season, the eventual arrival of Jalen Hurts gave the Eagles confidence to move on from Wentz after the 2020 NFL season.
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Super Bowl Champion Kamu Grugier-Hill Joins EQLB and Last Shot for a Major Hawaii Launch
Super Bowl Champion Kamu Grugier-Hill Joins EQLB and Last Shot for a Major Hawaii Launch EQ ENERGY DRINK INC (OTCMKTS:EQLB) LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 / / -- EQLB is thrilled to announce a game-changing partnership with Super Bowl LII champion and Hawaii native Kamu Grugier-Hill, as he joins forces with Last Shot for a major product launch in Hawaii. A standout linebacker who was drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Grugier-Hill is bringing his championship mindset to the brand, solidifying Last Shot as the premier hydration drink of the summer. Grugier-Hill, who attended Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, is excited to support Last Shot as it makes waves in the hydration industry. His commitment to performance, endurance, and recovery makes him the perfect advocate for a drink designed to refresh, energize, and replenish. 'I couldn't think of a better combination,' says Grugier-Hill. 'It is my go-to drink—whether I need extra electrolytes or just want to enjoy it on its own. This drink has changed the game—on the golf course or even just for a casual night at home. Last Shot is the real deal!' The partnership is already generating buzz across Hawaii, with Last Shot quickly becoming the must-have beverage for athletes, adventurers, and casual consumers alike. Keely Grugier-Hill, Kama's wife, also shared her enthusiasm for the brand, saying: 'Last Shot has become a staple in our home. Whether Kamu is recovering after training or we're simply looking for something refreshing, it delivers every time. We love that it's not just about hydration, it's about feeling good and performing at your best!' Mo Owens, CEO of EQLB, expressed excitement for the collaboration, stating: 'We think Kamu and Keely will be a major benefit to our partnership with Last Shot. His winning mindset, dedication, and connection to Hawaii make this collaboration truly special.' As Last Shot continues to expand, this launch marks a significant moment for the brand—combining elite performance with island energy to redefine hydration. Stay tuned for major events, activations, and more throughout the summer! Safe Harbor Statement: This news release contains 'forward-looking statements' as defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements, which are not purely historical, reflect beliefs, plans, expectations, and intentions regarding the future and can be identified by words such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'foresees,' 'forecasts,' or similar terms. Actual results may differ due to various factors, including the inherent uncertainties of new business opportunities and development-stage companies. EQLB assumes no obligation to update these statements and advises investors to review relevant SEC filings, including the latest Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports. Contact Information: EQ ENERGY DRINK, Inc Maurice Owens, President & CEO Phone: (702) 806-5943, [email protected] MO OWENS EQ ENERGY DRINK INC +1 702-806-5943 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook TikTok Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions 2025 Draft: A history of the 28th overall pick and its outcomes
Lions 2025 Draft: A history of the 28th overall pick and its outcomes The Detroit Lions own the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. A look at the history of the 28th pick, from the great to the meh The Detroit Lions earned the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after an all-time regular season ended in heartbreaking fashion in the playoffs. It's a new normal for the Lions to be picking in the back half of the first round after several years of relying on a savior taken within the first five or so picks of the weekend. They landed at No. 29 in 2024 before trading up to No. 24 and bringing in a promising young cornerback in Terrion Arnold. There can still be significant value late in the first round despite all of the popular names being taken early on in the night. Here's a short look at the history of teams and the players they took at No. 28: Prior to the last 10 seasons, there have been a handful of great and not-so-great choices made at pick No. 28. Great 1983 Washington: Darrell Green - DB Hall of Fame, 7x Pro Bowl, 1x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl Champion, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team 1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks - LB Hall of Fame, 11x Pro Bowl, 5x All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion, 2002 Defensive Player of the Year 2007 San Francisco 49ers: Joe Staley 6x Pro Bowl, 13-season career, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team Not-So-Great 2014 Carolina Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin - WR 61 games (4 seasons), 3,021 yards, 209 receptions, 20 TD 2008 Seattle Seahawks: Lawrence Jackson - DE 69 games (5 seasons), 19.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, 141 tackles After doing the research for this particular piece, it should feel good to Lions fans that it was a struggle to find particularly bad picks at No. 28 since the league's merger in 1970. The floor for this draft slot is pretty high, while the ceiling is Hall-of-Fame-caliber.
