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Now 16 days removed from his death, an official cause of death has been revealed for former NFL running back OJ Simpson. Simpson, the 1973 NFL MVP, died from prostate cancer, per TMZ Sports. He first revealed he was battling cancer in May 2023. Simpson passed away on April 10 after spending several months in hospice. He was 76. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” his X account read. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace...
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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin gleaned draft information anywhere he could find it. That’s how he learned a lot about his future first rounder — a Washington star — while attending the Alabama Pro Day. Pittsburgh selected offensive tackle Troy Fautanu with the 20th pick of the NFL Draft. The big Husky lineman slipped some because of a perceived knee issue. But Tomlin had done his homework on everything related to Fautanu. He picked up some info last month when all the Alabama stars put on a show for their Pro Day in Tuscaloosa. That’s when Tomlin asked new Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer about Fautanu....
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Former Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac is one of the bigger available names in the 2024 NFL Draft after the first round wrapped up Thursday. Isaac, though highly productive during his time in Happy Valley, didn’t sneak into the back half of the first round, but could be among the first players taken Friday on Day 2. Whichever team ends up taking Isaac, Charles Davis of NFL Media feels they’ll be getting a steal. “It’s easy for me to root for Isaac,” Davis wrote. “A loving and dedicated brother to three non-verbal siblings, he provided a pillar of support for his family from a young age. O...
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NFL officials have come under scrutiny in recent years for controversial calls which have impacted the outcome of games. The NFL notably doesn’t use full-time officials and most have other occupations. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday in Detroit after the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft Thursday, explained why the league doesn’t employ full-time officials. Goodell said while it’s something they’ve looked at, the human element means officials are bound to make mistakes from time to time. Goodell said the NFL is counteracting that by introducing more tec...
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Nick Saban may have retired from coaching college football, but the former Alabama Crimson Tide leader was around the game on Thursday, part of ESPN’s 2024 NFL Draft coverage. He impressed On3’s Andy Staples and Phillip Dukes, who couldn’t get enough of Saban’s insight. During the latest episode of Andy Staples On3 on YouTube, the duo explained what made Saban a special addition to the NFL Draft coverage. “I was flipping around. So, I watched some of Saban. I watched some NFL Network. I watched some of The Pat McAfee Show, with Bill Belichick. But Saban was awesome,” Staples prefaced. “And how...
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Look who is here, Steelers fans. Troy Fautanu, the newest Pittsburgh offensive tackle, touched down Friday in his new home. And the Steelers sent a group to meet him at the airport. The social media team captured the moment on video, captioning it “Touched dahn in the Burgh.” NFL.com reported Fautanu slipped because of knee issuesFautanu was a surprise pick for Pittsburgh at No. 20. It wasn’t because the Steelers weren’t looking for an offensive tackle. Rather, Fautanu wasn’t expected to be available at that point in the first round. Pittsburgh also was looking for a center, possibly Duke’s Gr...
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Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud was disappointed to see former Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall come off the board at pick No. 31 to the San Francisco 49ers during Thursday’s 2024 NFL Draft. No, Stroud didn’t necessarily feel like the 49ers reached for Pearsall but was rather bummed because he wanted to play with him in Houston. Stroud, speaking on Bleacher Report‘s NFL Draft show, called Pearsall “elite” and a good fit for San Francisco’s offense. “Well, we probably wasn’t gonna get a receiver, but shoutout to Pearsall man,” Stroud said. “How was he even on their radar? I’m happy for him ...
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Chicago Bears fans celebrated their first No. 1 overall draft pick in more than half a century on Thursday night by setting a new jersey sales record. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, new No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams had his Bears jersey set a record on Fanatics for most jerseys sold on draft night in the company’s history. Williams surpassed Indiana Fever No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark, who broke the record less than two weeks ago. Chicago had only had two first overall draft picks in their history before Thursday night. They selected selected Tom Harmon in 1941 and Bob Fenimore in 1947...
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The Dallas Cowboys front office officials addressed the media on Thursday night following their first-round selection of offensive lineman Tyler Guyton. Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones and Will McClay hit the podium to take questions, several of which mentioned former first-rounder Ezekiel Elliott, as well as running back draft prospect Jonathon Brooks. The Cowboys met with Elliott’s representative in the days leading up to the first round, which has fans anticipating a potential reunion. Dallas CEO Stephen Jones downplayed the chances of Elliott’s return, but didn’t completely take the option off ...
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If you were a high-value defender, surely you spent the opening night of the NFL Draft all sorts of anxious. There were quarterbacks everywhere. And they brought along their receivers and all those huge linemen. In fact, it was a historical evening for everything offense in the first round of the NFL Draft. But Nick Saban, the legendary Alabama coach turned ESPN analyst, says there’s a reason for all the offense. “I just think it was really … just a perfect storm,” Saban said. “The three primary positions on offense, which is offensive line, quarterback and wide receiver, were all loaded this ...
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