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☆ Travis Kelce’s new contract with Kansas City Chiefs makes him highest paid tight end in NFL, reps say
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro Travis Kelce has signed a record contract for NFL tight ends, according to his representatives. “Back at it again, baby!” Kelce, an 11-year veteran, exclaimed in a video posted by the team on X, formerly Twitter. The $17.125 million yearly average outpaces New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, who had been the league’s highest-paid player in the position, with a salary of $17 million per year, per Spotrac. After winning his third Super Bowl, he and Swift took a vacation in the Bahamas. In an exclusive interview with People magazine, the tight end shared his joy about his current life.

Persons: Travis Kelce, “, ” Kelce, ”, Darren Waller, Patrick Mahomes, y’all I’ll, Taylor Swift, Swift Organizations: CNN, NFL, KC, Sports, New York Giants, Chiefs, Kelce, Bowl Locations: Bahamas

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Josh McDaniels in January 2022, he said he had learned from his first stint as an NFL head coach. The Raiders under McDaniels went 6-11 in 2022 and are 3-5 so far this season for a .360 winning percentage. The one game Las Vegas reached that figure came because of a fourth-quarter safety in a 21-17 victory over the Patriots on Oct. 15. The Raiders lost a record-tying five games after taking double-digit leads, including blowing a 20-0 halftime lead in his home debut against Arizona for the biggest collapse in franchise history. McDaniels finished his tenure with the third-worst record of any Raiders coach with at least 25 games.

Persons: HENDERSON, Josh McDaniels, McDaniels, Mark Davis, Dave Ziegler, Josh, Dave, Davis, Antonio Pierce, Champ Kelly, Ziegler, Mick Lombardi, Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs, ” McDaniels, Rich Bisaccia, Adams, Chandler Jones, Derek Carr, Maxx Crosby, Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow, Jeff Saturday, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Tyson Bagent, Josh Dubow, ___ Organizations: Las Vegas Raiders, NFL, Denver Broncos, Raiders, Super, “, The Raiders, Giants, New, GM, longtime Patriots, John Carroll University, Patriots West, Cincinnati Bengals, The, Denver, Vegas, Patriots, Detroit Lions, Arizona, Indianapolis, Colts, Rams, Las Vegas, Chicago, Detroit, AP Pro Football Locations: Nev, New York, New, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New England, Las

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and tight end Darren Waller left in the first half against the Jets on Sunday with injuries. Taylor was ruled out with a rib injury, and the team announced he was taken to a hospital to be further evaluated. Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesWaller injured a hamstring early in the second quarter after a 4-yard catch on third-and-5. Nose tackle Al Woods was ruled out in the second quarter with a calf injury. Newman's first snap to Zach Wilson late in the first half was fumbled by the quarterback and the Giants recovered.

Persons: Tyrod Taylor, Darren Waller, Taylor, Quinton Jefferson, C.J, Mosley, Tommy DeVito, Daniel Jones, Waller, Al Woods, Connor McGovern, Wes Schweitzer —, —, Xavier Newman, McGovern, Schweitzer, Billy Turner, Newman's, Zach Wilson, Xavier Gipson, ___ Organizations: — New York Giants, Jets, Giants, Washington, The Jets Locations: RUTHERFORD, N.J, Syracuse, New Jersey

☆ NFL roundup: Patriots shock Bills for Bill Belichick's 300th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Ravens racked up 355 yards before the break, including 255 passing yards by Jackson. Mark Andrews caught a pair of touchdown passes for Baltimore (5-2). Giants 14, Commanders 7Tyrod Taylor tossed two touchdown passes and the defense held firm as New York earned a win over Washington in East Rutherford, N.J. Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo in the first half and Seattle held on to defeat visiting Arizona. Justin Herbert completed 17 of 30 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Chargers (2-4).

Persons: Bill Belichick, Bob DeChiara, Mac Jones, Jones, Mike Gesicki, Belichick, Don Shula, George Halas, Josh Allen, Allen, Stefon Diggs, Kareem Hunt's, Walker, Hunt, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Kevin Stefanski, Koo, Desmond Ridder, Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Baker Mayfield, Chase, Lamar Jackson, Jackson, Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jared Goff, Amon, Ra St, Brown, D'Onta Foreman, Tyson Bagent, NCAA Division II Shepherd, QBs, Bagent, Foreman, Brian Hoyer, Davante Adams, Tyrod Taylor, Daniel Jones, Taylor, Leonard Williams, Darren Waller, Saquon Barkley, Sam Howell, Kenny Pickett, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris, Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Nacua, Royce Freeman, Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, Jake Bobo, Smith, Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf, Arizona's Joshua Dobbs, Emari Demercado, Wil Lutz, Locke, Russell Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Javonte Williams, Jordan Love, Jayden Reed, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Marquez Valdes, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Justin Herbert, Joshua Kelley Organizations: New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Gillette, New, Buffalo, Bills, Browns, Colts, Indianapolis, The Browns, Cleveland, Seattle Seahawks, Falcons, Buccaneers, Atlanta, Tampa, Ravens, Lions, Baltimore, Bears, Raiders, NFL, Chicago, Las Vegas, NCAA Division II, Giants, New York, Washington, Steelers, Rams, Pittsburgh, Los, Seahawks, Cardinals, Seattle, Arizona, The Seahawks, Broncos, Packers, Denver, Chiefs, Chargers, Kansas City, Thomson Locations: Foxborough , Massachusetts, USA, Foxborough, New England, Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago, New, East Rutherford, N.J, New York, Los Angeles, Inglewood , Calif, Seattle, Green, P.J, Denver, Green Bay, Kansas

☆ Bills overcome slow start, hang on to defeat Giants
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Giants marched 79 yards in nine plays but settled for Graham Gano's 29-yard field goal with 10:35 left. After the first fizzled out, the Bills' Tyler Bass missed a long field goal. Taylor, starting in place of injured Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, completed 24 of 36 passes for 200 yards. Bills running back Damien Harris injured his neck on a 1-yard run late in the first half. The Bills had six scoreless drives in the half, including Bass' miss from 52 yards.

Persons: Josh Allen, Allen, Stefon Diggs, Deonte Harty, Graham Gano's, Quintin Morris, Tyler Bass, Tyrod Taylor's, Darren Waller, Taylor, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Damien Harris, Gano, Bass, Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Harris, Okereke, McFadden, Barkley Organizations: Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Bills, Giants, The Giants, Thomson Locations: Orchard Park, N.Y, New York, Buffalo

☆ Week 6 2023 NFL Sunday: No undefeated teams left in NFL and Bills survive scare
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, those two teams were the only ones ever to go undefeated during the regular season. Jets stun Eagles for Philly’s first defeatThe New York Jets had been down on their luck and the Philadelphia Eagles were undefeated and slowly improving after a slow start. Jets head coach Robert Saleh was blunt in his assessment after the game about the impact his defense was having on opposition teams. Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesBills survive scareIt wasn’t convincing, but the Buffalo Bills maintained their strong start to the season with a narrow 14-9 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. “It’s an ugly win, but it counts the same as a pretty win,” Bills star Allen told NBC’s Melissa Stark after the game.

Persons: Tom Brady, Tony Adams, Jalen, Sauce Gardner, DJ Reed –, Robert Saleh, we’ve, ” Saleh, Randall Cobb, Sarah Stier, Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Wilson, Rodgers, Philly, Vince Lombardi, Craig James, Olamide Zaccheaus, Adam Hunger, Jake Moody, San Francisco, Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, Moody, Ken Blaze, Reuters Myles Garrett, Jeremiah Owusu, Koramoah, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, PJ Walker, –, Kareem Hunt, – Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams –, Shanahan, ” Shanahan, “, Kyle Juszczyk, ” Juszczyk, ” Moody, Frank Jansky, Darren Waller, Taron Johnson, Josh Allen, Quintin Morris, Deonte Hardy, Tyrod Taylor, Daniel Jones, Timothy T Ludwig, Jones, ”, Allen, NBC’s Melissa Stark Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, AFL, Dolphins, VII, Patriots, Jets, Eagles, Philly’s, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Green, Philadelphia, MetLife, “, AP, Browns, 49ers, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Reuters, Cleveland, Getty, Bills, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Giants, Buffalo, ” Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans Washington, Atlanta Falcons Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets New York Giants Locations: New York, San, Francisco

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty are poised to tip off their highly anticipated WNBA Finals showdown, a matchup of the preseason favorites projected to battle for the title. “This is kind of like our March Madness and anything goes,” Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson said. Las Vegas set an WNBA record with 34 regular-season victories this season. Political Cartoons View All 1202 ImagesA Liberty championship would be their first, and fulfill the hopes of the several blockbuster offseason moves. They also were opposing captains at this year's All-Star Game in Las Vegas, with Team Stewart winning by 16 points.

Persons: blowouts, A'ja Wilson, “, Angeles Sparks, Becky Hammon, Sandy Brondello, ” Brondello, Breanna Stewart, Stewart, you’re, Wilson, ” Wilson, “ I'm, STEWIE Stewart, Kelsey Plum, Sabrina Ionescu, Plum, ”, Darren Waller, Ionescu, Doug Feinberg, ___ Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, Famers, Aces, Angeles, Sparks, Houston Comets, Detroit Shock, Las, Las Vegas, Liberty, Commissioner's, WNBA, NCAA, UConn, Storm, Phoenix Mercury, Mobile, NFL, “ Go Giants, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders Locations: Las Vegas, York, Seattle, New York

☆ Injury roundup: Packers RB Aaron Jones sits out practice
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] Sep 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSeptember 14 - Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Christian Watson did not participate in practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to their respective hamstring injuries. Jones, 28, has rushed for 5,325 yards with 44 touchdowns in 87 career games with the Packers. --New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas and tight end Darren Waller did not practice Thursday due to hamstring injuries. --The Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon on injured reserve with a hand injury he sustained in the season-opening loss to the Packers.

Persons: Aaron Jones, Jamie Sabau, Christian Watson, Jones, Dillon, Watson, Andrew Thomas, Darren Waller, Thomas, Waller, Matt Peart, Joshua Ezeudu, we'll, Brian Daboll, Kyler Gordon, Gordon, Cooks, Zack Martin, Cooks hasn't, Tyler Smith, Mike McCarthy, Terron Armstead, Armstead Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Soldier, Green, Packers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Giants, Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Dolphins, Miami, New England Patriots, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Arizona

☆ NFL week 1: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Bengals @ BrownsAn Ohio derby on the opening weekend of the new season is a treat for all NFL fans, especially with expectations for both teams so high. The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants have had many battles for the ages over the years and is one of the most heated rivalries across the league. Dalton Schultz of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Bills @ JetsArguably the game of the first week is its final one, with the Buffalo Bills traveling to face the New York Jets. Mosley of the New York Jets defends in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on December 11, 2022.

Persons: Joe Burrow, Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Zac Taylor, Dylan Buell, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Kevin Stefanski, David Eulitt, Ezekiel Elliott, Kellen Moore, Mike McCarthy, Dalton Schultz, Wesley Hitt, Dak, Brian Daboll’s, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Darren Waller, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Von Miller, Damar Hamlin, Dawson Knox, Mosley, Joshua Bessex, Aaron Rodgers, – Sauce Gardner, Breece, Garrett Wilson –, Rodgers, C.J, D.J, Reed Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, NFL, Detroit, ESPN, FOX, NBC, CBS, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Bengals, Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Super, AFC Championship, Getty, Cleveland Browns, AFC North, Cowboys, Giants NFL, Los Angeles Chargers, AT, Giants, Bills, Jets, Green Bay, Sunday Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals, Washington, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks Dallas Cowboys, @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Locations: United States, DAZN, Browns An Ohio, Arlington , Texas, Prescott, Texas, Green

But now, three powerhouses —the NFL, Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Electronic Arts Sports — have partnered to empower players to pursue their music dreams. It’s the first-time music made by NFL players appears in the video game franchise, now in its 35th year. “These dudes can rap,” said Bas, a Grammy-nominated rapper who shared his musical expertise during the players recording sessions. People see like these big NFL players and they say ‘Do your one job, tackle somebody or run that route.’ But creativity is part of a healthy life. It’s humbling to watch.”Many of the songs featured on “Crowd Control” were conceived in a songwriting session at Interscope this summer where NFL players worked with producers and artists.

Persons: Terron Armstead, Interscope Geffen, “, ’ ”, Armstead, Pro Bowler, it’s, Darren Waller, Ray, Ray McCloud, Melvin Ingram, Chark Jr, can’t, ”, Waller, Thomas “ Fats ” Waller, Bowler, Jay Rock, Lebra Jolie, Derrick Milano, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee, Nicki Minaj, they’re, They’re, David Nieman, aren’t, Ashley Smith, Smith, Trey Smith, you’re, there’s, ” Smith, ” McCloud, McCloud Organizations: Miami Dolphins, NFL, M Records, Electronic Arts, —, Madden NFL, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, D.J, Interscope Records, Interscope, EA Sports, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: SANTA MONICA, Calif, San Francisco, Santa Monica , California

☆ An N.F.L. Star Finds Confidence in Making Music
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Emmanuel Morgan | Gabriella Angotti-Jones | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Later in 2017, Darren Waller released his debut album, “Better Call Wall,” 12 songs he rapped with lyrics about his life. reinstated Waller, he signed with the Raiders in November 2018 and was named to the Pro Bowl in the 2020 season after posting 1,196 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. In his downtime, he began dating Plum, a star player for the W.N.B.A’s Las Vegas Aces, shortly after meeting her last April while recording a podcast. He proposed to her in October during a bye week for the Raiders, with Waller later telling McDaniels and Ziegler that the couple was keeping their upcoming marriage confidential. Before Waller and Plum could reveal their March wedding on Instagram, Ziegler and McDaniels told reporters of the upcoming nuptials during an off-the-record session at the N.F.L.

☆ NFL roundup: Packers top Bucs in possible final Rodgers-Brady matchup
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Josh Allen completed 42 of 63 passes for 400 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions for the Bills (2-1). Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 340 yards and led a second-quarter surge with three touchdown passes. Colts 20, Chiefs 17Matt Ryan threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods with 24 seconds left as Indianapolis stunned visiting Kansas City. Ryan passed for 222 yards, and both his touchdown passes were to the rookie Woods. Osborn on a 28-yard touchdown pass with 45 seconds left as Minnesota rallied past Detroit in Minneapolis.

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