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Seattle Seahawks & DK Metcalf Spark Twitter Frenzy Over Shirtless Warm-Ups

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These days, NFL players compete in arctic conditions during the holiday season. However, DK Metcalf and the Seattle Seahawks walked onto the 10-degree weather unfazed. They faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs with a breeze that felt below zero. Moreover, they walked onto the field shirtless for warm-up practices, as a way to send a message to their home-court opponents. With so many tough and buff players on the field, and it being so cold outside, Twitter was having a field day.

Meanwhile, their confidence and attitude reflected an important mentality and focus they need to tap into. They are right on the cusp of a playoff position at 7-7, but cannot afford to lose. The New York Giants, Washington Commandeers, and Detroit Lions are also hungry for an extra playoff spot, and there’s just a couple left.

Furthermore, these weathered conditions greatly impact the remaining Week 16 games. Moreover, the U.S. is undergoing an arctic blast, and below-freezing temperatures and brutal winds practically canceled certain games. The Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans delayed their game for an hour due to power outages in Nashville. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints will have to drive up to Cleveland to face the Browns in temperatures below zero.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 24: Dareke Young #83 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Just to illustrate the cold these players deal with in addition to football, the Buffalo Bills will play the Chicago Bears with a -28.5 degree wind chill. The aforementioned Saints and Browns game forecasted at -15, and the Seahawks bared their chests in eight-degree weather or less.

Unfortunately, as soon as people were hyping the Seahawks up, Twitter was full of memes of their fumbles during the game as well. However, some were genuinely in jest, but the spectrum between butt-hurt fans and haters was narrow. “Never been more obvious the NFL does not want the Seahawks to succeed,” one user wrote.

“This drive is DK’s fault,” another stated. “Dumb hold on an 18 yard run. Don’t know what is wrong with him, all he does is make dumb mistakes.”

What do you think of the Seahawks’ powerful statement against the Chiefs? Let us know in the comments and check out some more reactions to their shirtless warm-up down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in NFL news, viral moments, and cold, cold games.

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Jake Paul Joins NFL’s Cleveland Browns In An Unexpected Way

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At this point, it’s impossible to avoid Jake Paul‘s name on social media and in the headlines.

As the social media star’s list of business ventures continues to grow, his latest comes in the form of a contract with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.

Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins shakes hands with Jake Paul prior to a game against the Houston Texans. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

He won’t, however, be suiting up to play on the field for the currently third-place AFC North team.

In a shocking post to his Instagram account on Friday (December 23), the influencer teased that he would be joining the Browns. He’s seen posing at a press conference alongside the team’s Executive Vice President, JW Johnson.

Since Johnson is holding up a jersey with Paul’s name on it, the post certainly stirred up some conversations. “Excited to be on the team @clevelandbrowns @nfl,” reads the caption.

In another video that’s part of the same post, Paul is seen on FaceTime with Johnson discussing a contract. “Crazy news, guys, I got a contract with the Cleveland Browns,” says the 25-year-old before answering the call. “We’re fired up. [We] can’t wait to get you here today and get you to sign that contract, and excited to have you be a part of the team, man,” Johnson tells the boxer.

The Cleveland Browns subsequently took to their own Instagram account to officially welcome the Cleveland native to their organization in a press conference.

In the amusing clip, the influencer immediately expresses his long-time dream of playing in the NFL, implying that the forthcoming announcement will be making that dream come true. The E.V.P. clarifies that they’re actually bringing him on to be a part of their social media team instead.

Although it’s evidently not what he wants, the YouTuber still signs the contract. His official position is the team’s “junior associate content assistant.”

After rising to fame by starring in the Disney Channel show, Bizaardvark for two seasons, the 25-year-old began taking to social media platforms like Vine and YouTube to further his popularity.

Ever since 2018 though, Paul’s main focus has been on his professional boxing career. He’s currently 6-0 as a boxer, with four of those six wins coming in the form of a knockout. He has controversially beaten opponents such as former NBA player Nate Robinson and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Most recently, he defeated former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva by unanimous decision in October.

What are your thoughts on the Browns’ new partnership with Jake Paul? Sound off in the comments down below.

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Willie McGinest Writes Lengthy Apology After Nightclub Fight

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Patriots legend Willie McGinest found himself in quite the dust-up earlier this month at a nightclub in LA. McGinest and his friends were caught on camera beating up a man. The circumstances around the beatdown are still unknown.

Subsequently, footage of the fight was released via TMZ. Furthermore, McGinest was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. It was a horrible look for the NFL Network analyst, who has since taken to Instagram with an apology letter.

Willie McGinest prepares for a ride around the Long Beach Grand Prix track with Mario Andretti before the start of the 2018 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 15, 2018 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

Willie McGinest Speaks

Per McGinest:

“First and foremost, I want to offer my deepest apology for my lapse in judgment and behavior on December 9 at a restaurant in West Hollywood. To my family, community, friends, and youth I mentor, please know I feel horrible for my actions and take full responsibility.

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Most of all, I am disappointed in myself, as I know this is an isolated incident and is not reflective of my faith, role as a father, life’s body of work, or the role model I’ve worked hard to become. It is personally devastating that decades of community service, youth engagement, mentoring, and professional development would become an afterthought in a single moment that should have never happened.”

McGinest’s former teammate Tom Brady actually reacted to the post with a heart emoji. Overall, many in the comments section reiterated the fact that McGinest is a good person. For them, this was just a bad moment that shouldn’t define him.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know what you think of this latest sports controversy, in the comments section.

You can see footage from the fight, down below.

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Zach Wilson Responds To Jets Fans

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Zach Wilson and the New York Jets have not been the match made in heaven they were hoping for. The 2021 second-overall pick has been abysmal as of late. Overall, he could be in for a rude awakening in the offseason as the Jets could easily go and get someone better.

Last night, the Jets played the Jacksonville Jaguars and they were hoping to get above .500. Instead, the Jaguars beat them by a score of 19-3. Wilson ended up getting pulled as he went 9-18, 92 yards, and one interception. Needless to say, Wilson was just awful.

Quarterback Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets has a 52-yard run for a Touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars vs The New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 26, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)

Zach Wilson Reacts

With Wilson playing awful football, the Jets fanbase let him have it. There were numerous occasions in which you could hear the fans booing him. This is certainly bad news for any quarterback. However, Wilson told the media that he completely understands their frustration.

“We don’t blame them. We have a very passionate fanbase and they’re here to watch us score touchdowns and we’re not scoring touchdowns,” Wilson said. “We’re not getting first downs, we’re not moving the ball. We obviously can’t throw the ball. So, of course they’re going to be frustrated.”

Head coach Robert Saleh believes Wilson can still have a career in New York. Although it’s nice to say that for Wilson’s confidence, he appears to be another QB draft bust that just can’t play at the highest level.

Let us know what you think of Zach Wilson, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) in warm up before a game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets on October 24, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Chiefs Fan “Chiefsaholic” Gets Caught Robbing Banks To Fund His Fandom

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If you are a Chiefs fan who likes to follow the game on Twitter, then you might know of Chiefsaholic. He is a prominent Kansas City Chiefs supporter who shows up to nearly every game, either home or away. Additionally, he wears a wolf costume while doing so, which makes him stand out.

Overall, this must cost him a whole lot of money. After all, tickets are not cheap and the airfare to go to each game isn’t either. Having said that, it seems as though Chiefsaholic was funding his Chiefs obsession through nefarious means.

A Kansas City Chiefs fan dressed as K. C. Wolf attends the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Chiefs Fan Robs Banks

The fan, whose real name is Xavier Michael Babudar, was arrested in Bixby, Oklahoma last weekend. According to Sports Illustrated, this is because Babudar robbed a bank. Last Friday, he was subsequently charged with armed robbery, wearing a mask in commission of a felony, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, and threatening a violent act.

Following this shocking news, many Chiefs fans took to Twitter to make jokes and memes about the whole situation. Needless to say, people cannot believe what is happening here, and understandably so. Overall, it is shocking to think a fan would go through this trouble just for some tickets.

It is believed that this is not the first time the fan has done this to obtain some money. However, Bixby, Oklahoma was the first time he was actually caught and arrested.

As it stands, this is a developing story so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the football world. Additionally, let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments down below.

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Ronnie Hillman Receives Numerous Tributes After His Passing

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Ronnie Hillman, former running back for the Denver Broncos and 2016 Super Bowl winner, has died at the age of 31. Hillman had been diagnosed with Renal Medullary Carcinoma back in August. Furthermore, just yesterday, it was revealed that he had been moved to hospice care.

This entire situation is completely tragic. 31 is way too young to die, and his former teammates can’t believe the news. Fans of the Broncos remember Hillman for being an incredible professional, and his spirit helped uplift the team during its most successful stint of the 2010s.

NFL player Ronnie Hillman attends BODY At The ESPYs Pre-Party at Avalon Hollywood on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)

Ronnie Hillman Remembered

Moreover, Hillman’s passing has led to numerous tributes on social media. For instance, the Broncos took to Twitter where they remembered Hillman for his contributions. Additionally, they posted a highlight package of his best plays with the team.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman,” the Broncos wrote. “Soft-spoken with a warm smile and quiet intensity, Ronnie was drafted by the Broncos in 2012 and grew into a dynamic player and well-respected teammate.”

Moreover, numerous notable people throughout the football community spoke about Hillman today. Overall, it is clear that he made a huge impact on everyone he knew.

“Man I love this dude Ronnie Hillman and will miss him forever,” Jay Glazer wrote. “He was one of our first ever players we trained at @unbreakableperformance and we trained together for yearssss. He was as loyal as they come, took my son under his wing.

The NFL subsequently spoke about Hillman’s passing, saying “We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Super Bowl champion RB, Ronnie Hillman.”

Overall, this is another tragic loss of a young man. Cancer is horrible, and it has taken way too many lives. Our hearts are with the Hillman family during this difficult time.

Additionally, let us know your favorite Ronnie Hillman moments, in the comments below.

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Rob Gronkowski’s Cryptic Tweet Had NFL Teams Calling

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Rob Gronkowski is one of the best tight ends to ever play the game of football. In fact, in the minds of many, he is the greatest to ever touch the position. Overall, he has four Super Bowl titles to his name. Furthermore, he has numerous records that back up his credentials.

Recently, Gronkowski decided to retire from the game of football for good. Many have theorized that he will eventually come back. However, Gronk has seemingly been happy to just enjoy his time off with Camille Kostek. Needless to say, he has a pretty great life.

Rob Gronkowski, former professional football player, brings his champion energy to the red-carpet at the House of JBL event during JBL Fest 2022, a three-day immersive brand festival in Las Vegas hosted by Bebe Rexha on September 27, 2022. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for JBL)

Rob Gronkowski Stuns Fans

Yesterday, it seemed as though Gronkowski was trying to signal that he wants to play in the NFL again. In the tweet down below, he simply wrote “I’m kinda bored.” This subsequently led to speculation about him potentially going back out on the field.

Consequently, Gronk even got himself some offers from a couple of NFL teams that shall not be named. This news comes straight out of Gronk’s mouth. He made the revelation while speaking to Kay Adams on her show, Up & Adams. However, Gronkowski did note that he has no interest in going back to the NFL.

Overall, it is probably for the best that Gronk stays off of the field. After all, he has accumulated numerous injuries over the years. He wants to make sure he is healthy for the future of his family, and that is most definitely a noble thing to do.

If Gronk were to come back, let us know which team you would want to see him play for, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Deion Sanders’ “Coach Prime” Trailer Surfaces Online: Watch

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Deion Sanders is one of the biggest names in the sports world right now. This is because of his recent decision to leave Jackson State University. Subsequently, Sanders will be coaching the football program over at Colorado. Overall, this is a big story because of Sanders’ previous commitment to HBCUs.

Some feel that Sanders is a hypocrite who is going against his values. Others, however, believe that Sanders is very much justified in going somewhere else. After all, Colorado is going to be paying him a whole lot more, which certainly factors into his decision.

Deion Sanders, Jackson State University Head Football coach, speaks onstage during The Big Homecoming Event at Clark Atlanta University on June 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Deion Sanders Docuseries

Despite everything that has happened, Sanders is still dropping a docuseries on Prime Video called Coach Prime. The docuseries will showcase his time with JSU, and it is sure to be a good time. Below, you can find the new trailer which details what you can all expect.

“I am honored and elated to share this inside look at how our program made history as JSU’s first undefeated regular season football team,” Sanders said in a statement. “This group of young men are smart, tough, fast and disciplined with character, and together, we were able to dominate all season long.

“You’ll see it all this season – the highs and lows and the way this community came together. This is the most resilient and inspiring group of people I have ever met. I can’t say enough about the people of Jackson.”

No matter how you feel about Sanders’ decision, there is no denying that he is a good coach. He is always looking out for his players, and he has shown himself to be a coaching superstar in the making.

Let us know what you think of the trailer, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Ronnie Hillman Passes Away At 31

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Tragic news is coming out of the NFL today as it was revealed that Ronnie Hillman passed away. He was just 31 years old. Just yesterday, we reported that Hillman had been taken to hospice care as he had been diagnosed with cancer in August. The cancer in question is Renal Medullary Carcinoma which can be extremely aggressive.

Overall, this is an incredibly sad story as it shows just how fragile life can be. Mere months ago, Hillman was healthy, however, his life has been taken much too soon. “Ronnie quietly and peacefully transitioned today in the company of his family and close friends,” his family wrote in a statement.

Ronnie Hillman
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) in action during an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff football game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers , Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Denver, CO. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Ronnie Hillman’s Career

Throughout the past decade, Hillman had himself a solid NFL career. Although he played for multiple teams, most fans remember his Broncos days. While playing for the team, he ended up winning himself a Super Bowl back in 2016. Additionally, he gained the respect of his teammates, who all said he was amazing guy and teammate.

“We as the family, appreciate the prayers and kind words that have already been expressed,” Hillman’s family subsequently said. “We ask that you would give us time to process our feelings as we prepare to lay our precious RJ to rest.”

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman sprints down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo By Steve Nehf/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Additionally, Steelers legend Franco Harris was also lost yesterday. These past two days have been incredibly tragic for the sport of football. Our heart goes out to the Hillman and Harris families.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

RIP Ronnie Hillman.

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Deion Sanders Recalls Punching His Teammate

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Deion Sanders has been in the news quite a bit as of late. This is all because of the recent news that he would be leaving Jackson State University. Consequently, Sanders has received criticism as this move goes against his prior commitment to HBCUs.

Now, Sanders will coach Colorado which is a much bigger program. He is also receiving a huge pay increase. Moreover, this could very well lead to a bigger job in the NFL or perhaps even another college program. Needless to say, Sanders is planning out a long-term future.

Coach Deion Prime Sanders warms up his team before the start of the first home game of the season against conference rival Grambling State University. (Aron Smith/Jackson State University via Getty Images)

Deion Sanders Vs. 49ers Teammate

This past week, Sanders got to sit down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay. In fact, Sanders was interviewed in Boulder, Colorado as Sharpe traveled on location. Overall, they had an interesting chat that included some interesting stories from Sanders.

For instance, in the video down below, Sanders explains the time he punched a teammate during a film session. It is a pretty hilarious story that speaks to just how competitive Sanders was. Overall, it boils down to one of his teammates misreading his assignments on defense. Sanders didn’t like how this made himself look, and when his teammate dismissed his concerns, he opted to get physical.

In the comments of the post above, some fans have figured out that the teammate in question was Merton Hanks. This would make sense as Sanders noted that he was on the 49ers when this incident happened.

Either way, it was a fun story that had Sharpe laughing the entire time. For those who want to see the rest of the interview, you can check out the video, down below.

Let us know what you thought of Sanders’ revelation, in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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