Ben Strauss

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Sports and Media Reporter at The Washington Post

sports & media reporter @washingtonpost; co-author of Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA [email protected]

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Jared Verse reveals what impresses him most about Sean McVay

1 day ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Los Angeles Rams will have high expectations for the 2025 NFL season. LA almost made it to the NFC Championship in 2024 and will look to get back to the playoffs in 2025. Their core players are getting older, so there is no time to waste in trying to get back to the Super Bowl. Rams edge rusher Jared Verse appeared on a recent episode of The Adam Schefter Podcast. Schefter asked Verse if anyone in the organization surprised him with their passion for football.
Lions sign former Cardinals center after Frank Ragnow retirement

1 day ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Detroit Lions are ready to make another deep playoff run during the 2025 NFL season. Unfortunately, that should be more difficult after Frank Ragnow's surprise retirement from the NFL. The Lions wasted little time in replacing Ragnow's spot on the roster. The Lions have signed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon to a one-year deal, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Colon has played for the Ravens and Cardinals, most recently starting seven games for the Cardinals in 2024.
Bengals rumors: Insider reveals ideal Trey Hendrickson trade package

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a tricky situation with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Cincinnati has yet to give Hendrickson the extension he has demanded all offseason. Now trade rumors continue to spread about Hendrickson as the offseason progresses into mandatory OTAs.ESPN's Ben Baby explained what he believes would be an ideal trade package for Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson in a recent article.
Falcons rumors: Atlanta’s Kyle Pitts asking price douses trade talks in cold water

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Ben Strauss

The Atlanta Falcons should feel a sense of urgency heading into the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta has a talented roster, but has not been able to get into the NFC playoffs over the past few seasons. The Falcons will need all hands on deck if they want to compete in the NFC South this season. That being the case, would they trade away Kyle Pitts ahead of such an important season? NFL insider Ari Meirov does not believe that the Falcons will trade Kyle Pitts, despite recent trade rumors.
Bears TE Cole Kmet does 180 on 'surprise' top 2025 NFL Draft pick

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Chicago Bears are one of the most improved teams in the NFL after the 2025 offseason. Chicago made huge strides forward, hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and significantly upgrading the team's offensive line. One Bears player is having faith in the process after being surprised by the 2025 NFL Draft. Bears tight end Cole Kmet has changed his tune about his team drafted Colston Loveland in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Falcons rumors: Atlanta's Kyle Pitts asking price douses trade talks in cold water

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Atlanta Falcons should feel a sense of urgency heading into the 2025 NFL season. Atlanta has a talented roster, but has not been able to get into the NFC playoffs over the past few seasons. The Falcons will need all hands on deck if they want to compete in the NFC South this season. That being the case, would they trade away Kyle Pitts ahead of such an important season? NFL insider Ari Meirov does not believe that the Falcons will trade Kyle Pitts, despite recent trade rumors.
Why Trevon Diggs could lose $500,000 before 2025 season

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL during the 2024 season. Dallas only won seven games in the regular season, in part because of injuries to Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, and Trevon Diggs. Everyone is on the mend, but Diggs has yet to practice with his team this offseason. Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is in danger of missing out on $500,000 of his 2025 base salary, per ESPN's Todd Archer.
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers hidden gems on 2025 roster you need to know

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Ben Strauss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Tampa Bay has dominated the NFC South for the past several seasons, first under Tom Brady and now under Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers did not have any postseason success in 2024, so they’ll be plenty motivated to get back to the playoffs in 2025. Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl window will not stay open forever.
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers hidden gems on 2025 roster you need to know

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Ben Strauss |Nish Patel

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be ready to make some noise during the 2025 NFL season. Tampa Bay has dominated the NFC South for the past several seasons, first under Tom Brady and now under Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers did not have any postseason success in 2024, so they'll be plenty motivated to get back to the playoffs in 2025. Tampa Bay's Super Bowl window will not stay open forever.
Fever guard ruled out alongside Caitlin Clark vs. Mystics

2 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Ben Strauss

The post Fever guard ruled out alongside Caitlin Clark vs. Mystics appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Indiana Fever are facing some significant adversity during the early stages of the 2025 WNBA season. Indiana is still without superstar Caitlin Clark for at least another week while she recovers from a quad injury. Now the Fever will be down another guard ahead of their next game against the Mystics.