Beth Mishler-Elmore

Writer at Heavy

Writer. Lots of Chicago Bears, sports, pop culture and politics. Probably listening to '80s music right now.

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49ers QB Proposed as Trade Option to Replace Derek Carr

3 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The NFL’s quarterback carousel never really stops, as evidenced by the sudden retirement of New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr on May 10. Carr, who announced his retirement due to a significant shoulder injury, leaves behind a QBs room consisting of rookie Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener—all of whom have extremely limited NFL experience.
Eagles Insider Predicts Huge Potential Move for DB Cooper DeJean

3 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Cooper DeJean is coming off one of the more memorable rookie campaigns in recent memory. The Philadelphia Eagles cornerback earned a spot on the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie Team, also placing fourth in the AP’s NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting last year. DeJean’s most memorable moment came during Super Bowl 59, though.
Lions $22 Million Starter Named Prime Trade Target for Cowboys

3 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

D.J. Reader is entering the second year of the two-year, $22 million deal he signed with the Detroit Lions in free agency last year. Reader started 15 games for Detroit last season and finished with 23 total tackles (four for loss), 3.0 sacks (a career high) six QB hits and 11 hurries.
Ben Johnson Issues Statement on 'Dinged Up' Bears TE Colston Loveland

5 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The Chicago Bears received loads of praise for drafting former Michigan tight end Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall in this year’s draft, but it’ll be a bit before the rookie is ready for contact. The 6-foot-6, 248-pound Loveland brings a ton of hype with him, as he’s an exciting player who oozes athleticism and versatility.
Lions WR Jameson Williams Sends 4-Word Message to Bears WR Luther Burden

5 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams and Chicago Bears rookie wideout Luther Burden III were teammates at St. Louis’ Cardinal Ritter Prep High School in 2018, when Williams was a senior and Burden was a freshman. Now, all these years later, they’re playing for different teams in the same division, about to become rivals for the foreseeable future.
49ers Sign 3 Veterans, Including Former Eagles' 1st-Round Pick

5 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The San Francisco 49ers announced they’ve signed three veterans: offensive tackles Andre Dillard and Nicholas Petit-Frere and cornerback Dallis Flowers. In corresponding roster moves, the 49ers waived defensive lineman Drake Jackson, cornerback Tre Tomlinson and offensive lineman Jalen McKenzie.
Bears Urged to Add 'Familiar Face' at RB to Compete With D'Andre Swift

6 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

The Chicago Bears‘ roster is much improved heading into training camp for the 2025 season, but there are a few areas that could still use an upgrade. At or near the top of the list is running back. Chicago has D’Andre Swift as its current RB1, but the depth behind him isn’t the greatest. Roschon Johnson, Ian Wheeler and seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai are the most notable names in the team’s RBs room, but there are some intriguing names remaining in free agency.
Recently-Released $20 Million All-Pro Edge 'Should Be on 49ers Radar'

6 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Sometimes, a door just opens when you need it to. The Carolina Panthers released veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney on May 8, making him a free agent. Considering the San Francisco 49ers could use some depth on the defensive line right now, they may want to bring him to the Bay Area.
Jaylon Johnson Has Blunt, 3-Word Message for Caleb Williams

6 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

Jaylon Johnson has a simple yet powerful message for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams: play winning football. It sounds so simple, but for Williams and the Chicago Bears, whose fan base grew tired decades ago of being reminded the franchise has never had a 4,000-yard passer, actions will speak resoundingly louder than words. In a May 6 interview on FS1’s “Speak,” Johnson told co-hosts Joy Taylor, Keyshawn Johnson, and Paul Pierce his own extremely lofty goals for the upcoming season.
Ravens 1st-Round Rookie DB Fires Shot at Bills QB Josh Allen

6 days ago | heavy.com | Beth Mishler-Elmore

If you’re going to have goals, you’d might as well aim high. That’s likely the primary explanation behind Baltimore Ravens rookie Malaki Starks’ latest comments about Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Selected by the Ravens with the 27th overall pick in the first round of this year’s draft, Starks will likely be penciled in as the team’s new starting free safety alongside Kyle Hamilton — and he’s already gunning for Allen.