As if having your car stolen isn’t bad enough, imagine having your NFL playbook inside of the vehicle. Unfortunately, that was the reality for Pittsburgh Steelers’ second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett this week.
According to a report from a Pittsburgh ABC affiliate on Friday, a man in Monroeville, PA was arrested for stealing a 2023 Genesis SUV that belonged to Kenny Pickett. The suspect, identified as Christopher Carter, 60, from Murrysville, was charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, as noted in the criminal complaint.
According to the report, the Steelers confirmed that Pickett’s playbook was in the vehicle at the time of the theft. However, the playbook has since been recovered. Kenny Pickett is just the latest NFL player to have his playbook stolen with or from their vehicle in recent memory. Pickett has his truck and playbook back, so I suppose all is well that ends well. But players have to be more aware these days.
Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden may be on the road to returning to the NFL. According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, Gruden recently worked with the New Orleans Saints, helping install their offense. Gruden coached Carr in Vegas and is helping New Orleans make adjustments to fit their new quarterback.
Gruden coached Carr for over three seasons before resigning in 2021. A report from the New York Times revealed that Gruden used racist, homophobic, and sexist language in emails. Still, I wouldn’t expect to see Gruden on an NFL payroll anytime soon. Tafur said his visit to the Saints lasted “five hours.” Gruden is suing the NFL over the email leak that led to his demise in Vegas.
Saints bring in Jon Gruden to help with offensive install. Will he coach again?
Recent reports from the Kansas City Star reveal that a video production crew member, Park Zebley, is suing Davante Adams and the Las Vegas Raiders. Zebley alleges that Adams pushed him to the ground during a previous season, causing him to fear for his life and experience symptoms of a concussion.
In October 2022, there was a video showing Adams pushing Zebley as Zebley crossed his path while Adams was heading to the locker room after losing 30-29 to the Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. In the video, Adams briefly stared at Zebley while he was on the ground.
“A municipal misdemeanor battery charge is not sufficient,” Zebley said in a statement to The Star. “I’m looking for justice. You can’t shove someone down and walk off like it didn’t happen. Not in real life.”
The civil lawsuit names Adams, the Raiders, the Chiefs, the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, and Landmark Events Staffing in the complaint.
Davante Adams, Raiders, Chiefs sued by photographer he shoved after game in 2022. https://t.co/L1nfoyP4qL
Former New York Jets offensive lineman D’Brickashaw Ferguson is going back to school! Ferguson played 10 years in the NFL but is ready for his second act. Ferguson is going to school to become a nurse.
Word out of the spring owners meeting last week was that the pending sale of the Washington Commanders was close, but not there yet. However, a new report by Forbes has some explanation on the delay. Here are the details on the cash concerns:
Some of the league owners are concerned that as the deal currently stands, Harris’ group would finance the purchase with a down payment of $5.85 billion that would include $3.75 billion of equity, $1.1 billion of secured debt and $1 billion of unsecured debt. In addition, Snyder would get 50% of the incremental increase in the Commander’s gross revenue over the subsequent two years that will be paid out of the team’s cash flow. (Snyder thinks the two parties will split $400 million while Harris believes $200 million will be split down the middle.) Add that all up, and you get the total purchase price of $6.05 billion.
It’s the $1 billion of unsecured debt that worries some members of the league’s finance committee, sources say. As one sports banker put it to Forbes, “this would be a leveraged buyout of a football team.”
You can read Ozanian’s full story here:
Exclusive: Josh Harris’ Group Needs To Change Financing In Order To Win NFL Approval To Buy The Comma… via @forbeshttps://t.co/XNtTv2pM0H— Mike Ozanian (@MikeOzanian) May 26, 2023
In case you missed it, the Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver DaAndre Hopkins. So I put together a list of teams that might be a fit for Hopkins on Friday:
Patrick grew up in Chicago's Bridgeport and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods before moving to the Western Suburbs of Chicago before eventually relocating to the Las Vegas area with his family in 2023. He started with Bleacher Nation in 2021 and has spent time as a Staff Writer and on the Chicago Blackhawks beat. He is currently a writer and editor at Bleacher Nation covering the Chicago Bears and the NFL at large and the author of the Bleacher Nation Newsletter. Patrick is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).
As the Cincinnati Bengals gear up for the 2024 NFL Draft, the focus intensifies on strategic planning and roster evaluation. The Bengals, known for their keen eye for talent and strategic draft picks, are at a pivotal point. Addressing key...
We're finally within one week of the 2024 NFL Draft and the rumors and scenarios are certainly swirling. We've had some very memorable drafts over the years with everything from historically bad picks to incredibly stacked draft classes, plus we...
The New York Giants continue their search for consistent offensive weapons in the 2024 NFL Draft. This New York Giants 1st Round Mock Draft focuses on surrounding the Giants QBs with weapons. While Daniel Jones has shown flashes of brilliance,...
Pittsburgh Steelers 3-Round Mock Draft - The decision is far from easy. On the one hand, a strong offensive line is the bedrock of any successful team, and the long-term benefits are undeniable. On the other hand, a game-changing offensive weapon could breathe...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the 2024 NFL Draft in a familiar position – contenders with a need to retool. Baker Mayfield solidified the quarterback position sans Tom Bracy, and while the Bucs boast a talented roster, key departures and...
The pressure is on for the New York Jets. With the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the team faces a crucial decision that could define their future. Years of rebuilding have yielded progress, but the playoffs remain...
New England Patriots 3-Round Mock Draft - The curtain has closed on the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era in New England. The Patriots, once a dynasty of consistency, now find themselves at a crossroads. With the number three pick in the 2024 NFL Draft,...
The winds of change are howling through Halas Hall. After years (decades) of searching, the Chicago Bears appear set to finally land their franchise quarterback, Caleb Williams, with the top overall pick. This signals a new era for the Bears, but the...
With just one week until the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock, it's crunch time leading into one of their biggest drafts in a while. The Raiders brought in veteran general manager Tom Telesco this offseason to lead the...
Las Vegas Raiders 3-Round Mock Draft - It's a new era in Las Vegas, and while they still have questions surrounding the most important position on the team, there's a lot of discussion about what the Raiders will do with their first-round selection....
Today's NBA playoff schedule has four quality competitions on the docket. Among those contests is the Phoenix Suns playing the Minnesota Timberwolves.One of the most fun ways to wager on the NBA is via NBA player prop bets. There are...
On Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (9-11) play Michael Conforto and the San Francisco Giants (9-11) at Oracle Park.The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Arizona take...
The Los Angeles Dodgers (12-9), who will give the start to Gavin Stone, host the New York Mets (10-8) with Jose Butto on the hill, Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV...
The St. Louis Cardinals (9-11), who will give the ball to Miles Mikolas, host the Milwaukee Brewers (12-6) with D.L. Hall on the hill, Saturday at 2:15 PM ET.Keep reading to find out how to watch the St. Louis-Milwaukee matchup...
The Chicago Cubs (12-7), with Javier Assad on the hill, host the Miami Marlins (4-16) who will start Jesus Luzardo, at 2:20 PM ET on Saturday.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Chicago play Miami...
Bailey Ober will take the ball for the Minnesota Twins (6-12) when they host starting pitcher Reese Olson and the Detroit Tigers (11-9) on Saturday, with first pitch at 2:10 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading...
Nestor Cortes Jr. takes the mound for the New York Yankees (14-6) when they host starter Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) at 1:05 PM ET on Saturday.The article below will provide you with everything you need to...
On Saturday, Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (10-9) face Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels (9-11), with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at Great American Ball Park.The article below will provide you with everything...
Logan Allen takes the mound for the Cleveland Guardians (14-6) when they host starting pitcher Alex Wood and the Oakland Athletics (8-12) at 6:10 PM ET on Saturday.See how to watch the Cleveland-Oakland matchup below.When is Guardians vs. Athletics and...
The Seattle Mariners (9-10), led by Mitch Haniger, visit Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies (4-15) at 8:10 PM ET on Saturday.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Seattle-Colorado matchup.When is...
NEWSLETTER
