Cooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday in a Summer League game against the Los Angeles Lakers held at the Thomas and Mack Center. And Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was on hand to help out.

Jeanty performed a ceremonial tip-off prior to the matchup between the Mavericks and the Lakers, per ESPN’s Arash Markazi.

The Raiders rookie received a warm welcome from the Las Vegas crowd while standing at center court. He then tossed a jump ball and headed back to his seat. The ceremonial tip-off is similar to throwing out the first pitch in baseball and...

Several Steelers Depot readers discuss the Black and Gold every Monday Night on the Clubhouse app. This past Monday, we made early predictions on what the Steelers initial 53-man roster will be, based on the current roster. There’s already changes due to Pittsburgh’s most recent transactions over the past few weeks. And there will be […]

Bears’ fans, it’s okay, we can reflect on the play because Ben Johnson is ours now.

In last year’s Week 16 game, Caleb Williams hit Keenan Allen in the waning seconds of the first half to pull the Chicago Bears within 13 points of the Detroit Lions. Detroit missed a long field goal as the second quarter ended, and the teams went into the locker room with the score 27 to 14.

The Lions got the ball to start the third quarter, and their offense picked up where it left off, moving 43 yards in four plays, with a Chicago...

The NFL has been releasing its top 100 players across the entire league ahead of the 2025 season, and New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez earned a spot on that list.

Gonzalez was listed at No. 84 on Thursday.

And while it’s nice to be recognized, many felt that this was too low considering his talent and impact. The cornerback also appeared to react to the news on Instagram, posting a photo to his story of himself with the caption, “Jus peep song name 🤝🏾 ok coo.”

The song in question: “time reveals, be careful what you wish for”...

The Pittsburgh Steelers did a major reset in the offseason to finally make a deep run after a string of mediocre campaigns.

Obviously, their biggest move was signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year deal worth $30 million. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gamble for the Steelers, with the 42-year-old Rodgers already on the tail-end of his illustrious career.

While some raised their eyebrows at adding the four-time MVP, many hailed the Steelers’ acquisition of cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith in a trade with the Miami Dolphins. It was a sleek move by Pittsburgh in strengthening its defense,...

The New England Patriots made several key moves this offseason, enhancing their coaching staff and adding to the roster across all positions.

However, one ESPN analyst wasn’t as content with all their offseason additions, giving them a fairly harsh grade.

Seth Walder provided 2025 offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams, and the Los Angeles Rams received the highest grade with an A, while the New Orleans Saints received the lowest grade with a D.

As for the Patriots, he gave them a C+, highlighting their best move as hiring head coach Mike Vrabel, but saying the move he disliked...

JJ McCarthy and his fiancèe Katya Kuropas are gearing up for their bundle of joy!

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback’s fiancée shared photos on Instagram of their magical baby shower on Tuesday (July 8). Kuropas was surrounded by her friends and family to celebrate her journey into motherhood.

Several photos from the baby shower showed her friends standing around the mom-to-be with big smiles. McCarthy also posed with his fiancée in several photos, along with more guests. The post also included snapshots of baby games as well as decorated teddy bears throughout the venue.

“My moms threw me the baby shower...

Bootleg Football recaps Rams’ offseason moves and previews upcoming season

Bootleg Football—a podcast by Brett Kollmann and EJ Snyder—published an in-depth breakdown on the Los Angeles Rams’ prospects for 2025.

Recaps how the Rams made the playoffs last season, analyzes every offseason move, and contemplates their chances for the upcoming season. It’s a must-listen this time of the offseason for fans of the team:

These are the discussed topics that I found the most interesting myself:

• It’s tough to measure what the Rams were last offseason because most statistics are clouded by a slow start and injuries
• On...

Time is ticking for the Chiefs and Trey Smith to agree to a multiyear extension. While both sides would benefit from some long-term security, it sounds like the offensive guard isn’t overly concerned about his current lame-duck status.

“I leave it to the hands of my agents,” Smith said during a recent appearance on Up and Adams (via NFL.com’s Nick Shook). *“Obviously, the front office staff of the Chiefs are elite, and you know, at the end of the day, I just let them take care of it. I just have to focus on being the best version of myself,...

As anticipation builds for the 2025 NFL season, the New England Patriots have embraced a bold new direction. The team has blended fresh faces with proven veterans and a revamped coaching staff. With optimism swirling around Gillette Stadium, the Patriots are determined to reestablish themselves as contenders in a fiercely competitive AFC East.

Yet, with change comes uncertainty. As training camp approaches, the possibility of unexpected roster moves looms large. Could some familiar names be wearing different colors by the time the regular season kicks off?

A Franchise Reimagined

The Patriots are aiming to improve significantly this season. They...

After offseason surgery, Tyreek Hill recently reached a recovery milestone. But he still may not be over the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey. However, he seemed to have fun recently when he played “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth-Grader” with Tee Higgins and Stephon Gilmore.

Hill asked some questions, according to a post on TikTok.

@overtimesznAre you smarter than a 5th grader? Hosted by Tyreek Hill ft. Stephon Gilmore & Tee Higgins @Cheetah Bo Hill @Tee Higgins #areyousmart #interview #quiz #nfl

♬ original sound – Overtimeszn

Hill...

Barring any surprises, Kirk Cousins will open up the 2025 NFL season as the league’s most expensive backup quarterback.

The Atlanta Falcons handed Cousins a four-year, $180 million deal in 2024 free agency that included $100 million in guaranteed money. But after 15 inconsistent stars, Cousins was benched late last season in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris has been adamant that Penix is their Week 1 starter. Kirk Cousins has been the subject of offseason trade rumors, but the Falcons never found a taker for his contract.

Cousins has also expressed his frustrations with...