The Gates and linebacker Quincy Williams have reached an agreement on a three-year, $18 million deal, a team source has confirmed to the athlete Sunday. NFL Network first reported the news. Here’s what you need to know: The source emphasized that with incentives, the maximum limit for the new contract is $21 million. Claiming a waiver in 2021, Williams had 106 tackles and three sacks in 15 games in 2022. Quincy is the older brother of Jets defensive tackle Quinn Williams, who was a first-team All-Pro last season. 6 million…
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2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games: The AFC headlines Derek Carr’s stellar performance on Thursday
The AFC went 9-3 going into the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games after winning the accurate passes, lightning strike and longest drive events. Here’s what you need to know: The NFC earned three points by winning the Shuffle event. Derek Carr has performed in the accuracy passing competition, leading all QBs with 31 points. The Pro Bowl will continue Sunday with five other events and flag football. The AFC takes the lead in #ProBowlGames! Contests continue Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC! pic.twitter.com/cWDCi0H2qu – NFL February 3, 2023 the…
Read MoreNFL playoffs pick against the spread: Vic Tavor predictions
Let’s not break our arms and pat ourselves on the back. Yes, 4-2 was nice. But we needed to go undefeated in the playoffs to make up for the regular season. Betting lines are especially difficult this week. We think the number of Eagles – favored by the 7.5 – is pretty low. The Eagles were 8-5 against the spread despite being an all-week favorite before Jalen Hurts was injured. Then they lost their last four ATS games, with Hurts getting the kinks at the end. They play their home…
Read MoreNFL Announces 5 Teams That Will Play Games In Europe Next Season: Who Makes The Trip?
The American Football League will return to the UK and Germany next season, as well announced the league Thursday the five teams designed to play internationally. The competitors facing each team at the European Games will be announced when the full NFL schedule is released later this year. Here’s what you need to know: The Bills and Titans will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium to play in London for the tenth time in franchise history. The Chiefs and Patriots will both…
Read MoreThe Jets missed out on Mekhi Becton, Breece Hall and the AVT — and they’ll need them in 2023
FLOURHAM PARK, NJ — When NFL players rehabilitate an injury, they are often hidden from the world, their place in the discourse fading with each passing week. Many players describe life on injured reserve as living on the island, with the team but not actually a Sunday observer rather than an active participant. It can have a price. Mekhi Becton has a hard time hiding from anyone — which is when you’re 6-foot-7 and over 300 pounds — but Becton knows the feeling of isolation better than most. He missed…
Read MoreJets’ Zack Wilson says he’ll make “life hell in practice” for starting QB job candidates
Jets quarterback Zack Wilson, the 2021 runner-up in the NFL Draft, said Monday he “absolutely” wants to be a Jet and is “open” to the competition to become a New York player. Here’s what you need to know: Wilson finished his second NFL season as a backup after being benched twice due to his poor fielding production. When asked how he would feel if the Jets were going to sign a veteran quarterback, Wilson replied, “I would make this guy’s life practically hell every day.” Wilson also attempted to place…
Read MoreNFL Wild Card schedule: 49ers vs. Seahawks open weekend, Bucs vs. Cowboys in MNF
The NFL released its wild schedule Sunday night, kicking off the postseason Saturday with the 49ers hosting the Seahawks at 4:30 p.m. ET. Here’s what you need to know: Seattle advances to the postseason, securing the final wild card spot, after beating the Rams and the Packers losing to the Lions. The Buccaneers will host the Cowboys at 8:15 PM ET on “Monday Night Football.” All six games in the opening playoff round feature a rematch from the regular season, including games between the Chargers and Jaguars, Dolphins and Bills,…
Read More2023 NFL Draft Order: Ground pick #1 overall, Texas pick #2
The Houston Texans finished the regular season with a 32-31 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The victory at the conclusion of the regular season boosted the Texans’ winning percentage enough to secure the first overall pick in this year’s draft for the Chicago Bears. Here’s what you need to know: The Bears are down to 3-14 on the year with a loss to the Vikings on Sunday and will take a first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Texans will have a top five pick in the…
Read MoreNFL Week 17 Takeaways: The Eagles are losing, Tom Brady is back, and what about the Jazz, the Lions?
The New York Giants are making the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the NFC Southern champions, and the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions are holding out for postseason hopes. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the Denver Broncos to keep their hopes alive for a top seed in the AFC playoffs, while the Philadelphia Eagles lost their second straight game without Jalen Hurts and need to beat the Giants next week to lock in the lead. Seeds in the NFC. we asked the…
Read MoreNFL Week 17 playoff scenarios: Giants and Buccaneers clinch victory
Seven of the 14 spots are taken for the NFL postseason heading into Week 17. That means half of the spots remain up for grabs, plus seeding across the plate. Here’s what you need to know about the playoff scenarios that kick off this weekend: (Scenarios via The League Desk) Asian Football Confederation settle Here’s a look at each team’s scenarios: Bills (12-3) Week 17 – in the Bengals (11-4) Week 18 – vs. Patriots (7-8) The Bills won their only AFC first round home advantage bye with: Bengals (11-4)…
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