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Odell Beckham Jr To Be Released By The Ravens

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The Ravens have announced their plans to cut Odell Beckham Jr as part of their offseason plans. Beckham Jr caught 35 passes for 565 yards and 3 touchdowns last season as part of the best offense in the NFL. However, the Ravens stalled out in the playoffs, becoming a minimal challenge for the eventual champion Chiefs. After signing Derrick Henry to a massive deal, it became clear that the team would be pivoting back towards the run while developing their young receiving corp.

It’s unclear what the next move for Beckham Jr will be, despite only being 31 years old. Injuries have cost him much of his prime years in the league and as a result, he hasn’t had a 1000-yard season since 2019. Furthermore, his usage with the Ravens makes it clear that no team is going to view him as an every-down receiver, limiting the sort of contract he could be in line to receive. The Ravens have shed a lot of talent in free agency, including their second-highest tackler from last season, Patrick Queen.

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Kim Kardashian & Odell Beckham Jr Allegedly Dating And Now Considering Taking Relationship Public

Meanwhile, rumors emerged last month from Us Weekly that Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr are considering going public with a relationship they have allegedly had for nearly a year. The hesitancy to take things into the public sphere is due to Beckham Jr’s “low-key” personality, per the magazine’s source. Rumors about the pair have swirled for several months now. However, the speculation heightened after they reportedly traveled to the Grammys together before making separate entrances. Previous reports of their romance have been denied both camps, stating that the pair are just good friends.

However, there have been no other substantiated reports before the claims made by anonymous insiders to Us Weekly. This means that fans will have to wait and see if a relationship is confirmed in the near future by either side. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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Luke Combs Got So Upset About The Brian Burns Trade That He Tweeted ‘WHAT ARE WE DOING?!?!?’ At The Panthers

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The Carolina Panthers are no strangers to trading their best player, and on Monday, they went back to that well. After turning down opportunities to move him in the past, Carolina sent standout pass rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick, along with a swap of fifth-round selections in 2024. Burns then cashed in, getting a $150 million deal from New York with $87.75 million guaranteed.

The Panthers were the worst team in the NFL last year, so seeing a player of Burns’ quality leave for a relatively meager return is a tough pill to swallow. And one of the most prominent Carolina football fans out there, country star Luke Combs, got so upset about the whole thing that he actually tweeted his frustration at the team, calling their process “slow torture.”

Getting as early of a pick as possible in the 2024 NFL Draft was certainly important for the Panthers in this deal, as the team doesn’t have its first-round pick this year — they gave that up last year to acquire the No. 1 pick and select Bryce Young. If there is a silver lining, it’s that the pick the team got back for Burns is 39th overall, which should put Carolina in prime position to grab a highly-regarded player in the second round. Whether that player is part of a rebuild that makes Combs a little more optimistic about the team going forward remains to be seen.

Patriots To Trade Mac Jones

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The New England Patriots continue to clean house as ESPN reports the team intends to trade embattled quarterback Mac Jones. Pending a physical, Jones will head to the Jaguars for a sixth-round pick. In Jacksonville, he will compete to be the primary backup for fellow 2021 first-round pick Trevor Lawrence. The trade, which cannot be finalized until the new NFL year starts on Wednesday, ends a tumultuous three years in Foxboro for Jones. Despite making waves late in his college career at Alabama, many experts were surprised to see the Patriots take him 15th overall in 2021.

Jones threw for nearly 4000 yards in his rookie year before drastically declining. He failed to surpass 3000 yards in his sophomore season and was benched for Bailey Zappe after 11 games of the 2023 season. While Jones’ development was undoubtedly affected by the departure of Josh McDaniels, he also suffered from the Alabama Curse. Teams continue to seemingly overvalue Crimson Tide QBs, often putting undue pressure on players at the NFL level. The Patriots are expected to take a quarterback with the third-overall pick in this year’s draft.

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Saints Extend Tyrann Mathieu

Elsewhere, the New Orleans Saints have extended Tyrann Mathieu, giving Honey Badger two more years in the Big Easy. The contract, as mentioned, is for two years and totals $13M. In 2023, Mathieu had 75 tackles (50 solo) and four interceptions. This put him joint-fifth in tackles and joint-first in interceptions on a team that finished 9-8 on the season but missed out on the playoffs due to tiebreakers. The Saints are facing the daunting task of navigating an offseason that sees them nearly $69M over the salary cap despite the historic increase of $30.6M.

Mathieu enters his third season with the Saints. He began his career in 2013 as a third-round pick for the Cardinals. However, he left Arizona for Houston in 2018 before joining Kansas City a year later. He was a major contributor to the start of the Patrick Mahomes dynasty before leaving for New Orleans in 2022. Mathieu has 775 tackles and 33 interceptions for 501 yards and 4 touchdowns across his decade-plus in the league.

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Michael Blackson Trolls Katt Williams 40 Yard Dash: ‘We All Can Run’

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When Katt Williams appeared on Club Shay Shay, he stated that he had a rather impressive 40-yard dash time in his younger years. Now in his 50s, Williams pulled up to a NFL Pro Day and did the dash. He put up an impressive 4.97 dash time.

You can see the moment captured by the NFL below.

Seeing the moment, Michael Blackson also had a message: “We can all run Katt”

Blackson’s attempt was not nearly as impressive but you can see it below.

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WATCH: Katt Williams Runs Impressive 40-Yard Dash at an NFL Pro Day

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Katt Williams Runs Impressive 40 Yard Dash at a NFL Pro Day

When Katt Williams appeared on Club Shay Shay, he stated that he had a rather impressive 40-yard dash time in his younger years.

Now in his 50s, Williams pulled up to a NFL Pro Day and did the dash. He put up an impressive 4.97 dash time. And that’s insane!

You can see the moment captured by the NFL below.

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Katt Williams Runs Lightning-Fast 40-Yard Dash At NFL Pro Day Event

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Katt Williams continues to flex his physical fitness. The comedian ran a 4.97 40-yard event at an NFL pro day event. The run, and time, was captured by first-round draft prospect Jared Verse from Florida State.

However, this is not the first time that Williams have run a wild 40-yard dash. In January, Footage emerged appearing to back up Williams’ claim on Club Shay Shay suggesting that he can run a sub-4.50 40-yard dash. In the video, Williams is seen running the 40-yard dash in 4.47. That’s the same time that first-round pick Sauce Gardner ran in 2022. It appears that Williams wasn’t kidding about keeping himself in good shape. However, fans used the video to further the beef between Williams and Kevin Hart. Hart injured himself in August 2023 while trying to beat a former NFL player in a foot race.

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Shannon Sharpe Claims Katt Williams Interview Made Him More Money Than Any Year Of His NFL Career

Meanwhile, Shannon Sharpe has claimed that he made more money from his Katt Williams interview than any single year of his NFL career. The Club Shay Shay interview made at least $113,000 from YouTube AdSense and that’s before adding in additional exposure, sponsorships, and onward revenue. The most that Sharpe made in a single season in the NFL was in 2000 when he made $5M. Despite Sharpe’s Hall of Famer career, both his sixth-round draft pick status and inflation must be taken into account.

Elsewhere, Sharpe defended himself against criticism stemming from his now-viral interview with Williams. “I never said I was a journalist. I am not an interviewer. What I always say at the start of my show is that the person who is coming on the show is coming over for a conversation and a drink. I’m a conversationalist,” Sharpe explained to his Nightcap co-host Chad Johnson. Furthermore, Sharpe noted that his show gets the big-name guests that it does because Sharpe offers a “safe space” for them to come and talk.

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Russell Wilson Speaking With At Least Two NFL Teams Ahead Of Broncos Release

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Russell Wilson has met with the Giants and Steelers this week ahead of his official release from the Broncos next week. Wilson met with the Giants on Thursday and the Steelers on Friday, but more meetings are expected in the coming days. The Raiders are another team whose name has been floated as a potential meeting. The Steelers only have Kenny Pickett under contract. This comes after Mitch Trubisky was cut and Mason Rudolph opted to explore free agency. Meanwhile, the Giants only have Daniel Jones on the roster. Tyrod Taylor is set to be a free agent and Jones is still rehabbing from an ACL tear.

The speculation around Wilson’s future was put to rest earlier this week. On Monday, the Broncos informed the quarterback they would be releasing him. This ends an underwhelming two seasons in which the team won 13 games and gave up premium draft picks to acquire Wilson. However, Wilson has long maintained that he expected to be cut ever since he was benched towards the end of last season. The Broncos currently have Jarrett Stidham on the roster. They could draft a quarterback at No. 12 next month.

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Russell Wilson Trade Branded “Worst Of All Time” By Former GM

As a result of the chaos in Denver, much scrutiny has been given to the trade that brought Wilson to Denver. “When you add the contract and the trade, it’s the worst of all time,” former Browns GM Micheal Lombardi told TMZ. The Broncos gave up multiple first-round picks, multiple second-round picks, and three players to acquire Wilson. The Broncos then gave Wilson a $245M contract.

But Wilson was not the player that the Broncos thought they were trading for. Wilson struggled massively in 2022, but did improve in 2023. However, he did not turned the Broncos into a playoff contender. While there are front-office financial issues, the Broncos have claimed benching Wilson was purely a football decision. “I understand all the speculation and everything that surrounds a move like that. I can tell you — look, we’re desperately trying to win. Sure, in our game today there are economics and all those other things. But the No. 1 push behind this — and it’s a decision I’m making — is to get a spark offensively,” head coach Sean Payton said.

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Shannon Sharpe Claims Katt Williams Interview Made Him More Money Than Any Year Of His NFL Career

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Shannon Sharpe has claimed that he made more money from his Katt Williams interview than any single year of his NFL career. The Club Shay Shay interview made at least $113,000 from YouTube AdSense and that’s before adding in additional exposure, sponsorships, and onward revenue. The most that Sharpe made in a single season in the NFL was in 2000 when he made $5M. Despite Sharpe’s Hall of Famer career, both his sixth-round draft pick status and inflation must be taken into account.

Elsewhere, Sharpe defended himself against criticism stemming from his now-viral interview with Williams. “I never said I was a journalist. I am not an interviewer. What I always say at the start of my show is that the person who is coming on the show is coming over for a conversation and a drink. I’m a conversationalist,” Sharpe explained to his Nightcap co-host Chad Johnson. Furthermore, Sharpe noted that his show gets the big-name guests that it does because Sharpe offers a “safe space” for them to come and talk.

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Donnell Rawlings Joins Shannon Sharpe Trend But Ultimately Defends Hall Of Famer

Meanwhile, Donnell Rawlings has become the latest figure to join the Shannon Sharpe mockery train. The comedian delivered a perfect impression of Sharpe’s voice, as well as copying his now viral awkward walk, while speaking with TMZ. However, Rawlings ultimately spoke in defense of the Hall of Fame tight end. Rawlings noted that while it was funny, Sharpe likely still feels the effects of his long playing career in the NFL. Sharpe played for 13 years and appeared in over 200 games while recording nearly 11,000 receiving yards.

Sharpe has become a viral figure after awkwardly exiting an SUV earlier this week during a promotion for his cognac brand. Additional mockery came from Sharpe’s tight-fitting green outfit and bright orange satchel bag. As mentioned, the “Shannon Sharpe Walk” became a viral trend on TikTok especially. How do you feel about the trend? Let us know in the comments.

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Tom Brady Cried During Deflategate Talks, Former Teammate Claims

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Tom Brady reportedly “burst into tears” while denying having any part in Deflategate. The claim comes from Hall of Famer Darrelle Revis, who was on teh Patriots during that infamous season. “When Deflategate happened and Tom was the headliner of the whole situation, he addressed us as a team. He was actually bawling his eyes out in front of us,” Revis said as part of a new Apple TV documentary about the Patriots dynasty. Team owner Robert Kraft referred to Deflategate as a “very tough time” for Brady.

Brady eventually received a four-game suspension for asking team managers to underinflate balls for a cold-weather AFC Championship Game against the Colts in early 2015. The Patriots would go on to win the Super Bowl against the Seahawks. The whole scandal unfolded like a soap opera. Brady was revealed to have multiple phones, including ones that were mysteriously shredded when investigators asked for them. Echoes of Deflategate reemerged last season when Bill Belichick copped to balls being underinflated against the Chiefs.

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Gisele Bundchen Gets Emotional About Tom Brady Divorce, Dodges Questions About New Boyfriend

Meanwhile, Gisele Bundchen struggled to hold back tears as she spoke on the “transition” she was forced to make as her marriage to Brady fell apart in 2022. Despite the hardships she had undergone, Bundchen told Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts that she didn’t regret anything and referred to their children as her “ultimate blessing”. The full interview between Bundchen and Roberts aired earlier this week.

However, one thing Bundchen refused to speak on was her new rumored boyfriend Joaquim Valente. Valente’s name was never mentioned in the interview and Roberts noted that Bundchen had wanted to keep her private life private. Despite this, Bundchen did note that she was in a “new season” that she was “embracing head-on”. Rumors have swirled about the exact circumstances that led to Bundchen and Valente getting together. The martial artist has been spotted leaving Bundchen’s property numerous times over the last few months.

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Jalen Hurts Shaves His Goatee, Fans Are Devastated

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Fans are mourning the loss of Jalen Hurts’ signature goatee as the Eagles QB debuted a clean-shaven look on social media. The 25-year-old looks considerably older without his facial hair, which he has had in one form or another since his 2018 sophomore season at Alabama.

As mentioned, fans were not happy about Hurts’ decision to shave. “Don’t make me start knocking sh-t over Jalen 😒,” one fan warned. “Went from Democrat to Republican,” joked another. Furthermore, many people joked that he now looked like a dad. “WHERE HE AT 😆 I SEE HIS FATHER, BUT WHERE HE AT?” teased one fan. “He look like a n-gga in a city who looks like Jake’s Hurts,” mused someone else. How do you feel about the change? Let us know in the comments.

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Jalen Hurts Vibes With Tems At “TIME” Gala

Goatee or not, Hurts is popular both within and outside the NFL. Last year, Hurts got to rub shoulders with the rich and famous during an appearance at the TIME 100 Gala. Attending with long-time partner Bry Burrows, Hurts found himself sitting alongside Nigerian musician Tems. The pair were seen exchanging pleasantries in videos posted to social media. Unfortunately, many of the videos were posted without audio so it remains a mystery what the pair talked about.

Meanwhile, in November, LeBron James responded to the love he was shown by Hurts. “And it’s all love and respect right back to you Young [King]!!!” LeBron wrote in response to Hurts speaking at length about how much he admits the veteran Laker. Hurts addressed his admiration for LeBron after attending Lakers-Sixers earlier in the week. “Just thought it’d be cool to go see him, and obviously I had the opportunity to meet him. I wanted him to shake my dad’s hand, too. That’s a guy that my dad has watched, being an older guy, watched him grow into the monumental figure he is now. It’s just all love and respect for him,” Hurts said at an Eagles media availability.

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