The Washington Commanders had until May 2 to make a decision on defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option for 2024. Head coach Ron Rivera recently indicated the Commanders would likely wait until that date before making a decision. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Washington was declining Young’s fifth-year option. With the NFL draft this week, the timing of the … [Read more...] about Rivera talks the decision to decline Chase Young’s 5th-year option
Archives for April 2023
Biden administration sues to block Tennessee law barring transgender surgeries for minors
The Biden administration is challenging Tennessee's newly passed law banning gender-transition drugs and surgeries for children, accusing the state of illegal discrimination based on "transgender status." … [Read more...] about Biden administration sues to block Tennessee law barring transgender surgeries for minors
Justin Herbert doesn’t have a timeline for an extension
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert saw Lamar Jackson’s agreement on a five-year, $260 million deal that includes $185 million guaranteed. How could he not? Herbert, though, wasn’t openly celebrating. He and Bengals star Joe Burrow are next in line for long-term extensions, with Jackson’s deal now the starting point in negotiations. “That’s always part of the [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Herbert doesn’t have a timeline for an extension
Nats can’t pull off a sweep, but show plenty of fight in loss to Mets
CJ Abrams blasts a grand slam in the eighth to spark a comeback, but the bullpen couldn't hold on, costing the team its first three-game sweep in nearly two years. … [Read more...] about Nats can’t pull off a sweep, but show plenty of fight in loss to Mets
Next Gen Stats had Emmanuel Forbes as the 2023 NFL draft’s 2nd-ranked cornerback
Twitter GMs were going wild during the first round of the 2023 NFL draft Thursday when the Washington Commanders selected Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 overall. The reasons were endless. “How can you take Forbes over Christian Gonzalez?” “He’s too skinny.” “We had him as a second-round pick.” There are multiple reasons Washington should be excited about … [Read more...] about Next Gen Stats had Emmanuel Forbes as the 2023 NFL draft’s 2nd-ranked cornerback