Jordan Sigler

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Sports Writer at Wisconsin Sports Heroics

Sports Writer at ChiCity Sports

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Chicago Bears rumored to be seeking 'end-around' legislation for new stadium: Report

2 weeks ago | chicitysports.com | Jordan Sigler

Head coach Ben Johnson might not be the only trickster employed by the Chicago Bears. The first-year head coach had his offensive lineman catching balls at Thursday’s practice so he could scheme special plays to personnel who aren’t typically eligible to receive a forward pass. One of the more common trick plays in football is the end-around, a run play designed to allow the football to be put into the hands of a speedy receiver to advance the ball upfield.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese blamed for $3 tickets before Fever game

2 weeks ago | chicitysports.com | Jordan Sigler

Ticket resellers are certainly ot happy with what has transpired in the last two weeks leading up to the Chicago Sky‘s matchup against the Indiana Fever Saturday at 7 p.m. CST. The game was moved from the Sky’s home site, Wintrust Arena, to the United Center in anticipation of another edition of the rivalry between Sky forward Angel Reese and Fever point guard Caitlin Clark. Unfortunately, Clark suffered a quad injury and has missed three games in a row.
Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love Sent Request To Aaron Rodgers For Steelers Matchup

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jordan Sigler

The Green Bay Packers‘ matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 26 at Acrisure Stadium will be one of the most hyped NFL games on the 2025 schedule after Aaron Rodgers officially signed with the Steelers on Saturday. The fall contest will be the first time Rodgers has played against the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2005 draft since the Packers traded him to the New York Jets in the 2023 offseason. The trade worked out for Green Bay.
Green Bay Packers Outgoing CEO Names His Biggest Regret With Team

2 weeks ago | wisportsheroics.com | Jordan Sigler

Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy is set to step down from his post with the team in July. Murphy has been the president and CEO of the Packers since 2007, overseeing Green Bay’s win in Super Bowl XLV when quarterback Aaron Rodgers led a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now Rodgers is in Pittsburgh, trying to earn the second Super Bowl of his career. Murphy has won two Super Bowls in his career.
San Francisco 49ers WR Suddenly Retires To Start Movie Dream

2 weeks ago | gridironheroics.com | Jordan Sigler

The San Francisco 49ers are losing a wide receiver who has dreams of being a big name in Southern California. The 49ers have had some turnover at wide receiver this offseason after the team traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. There were rumours surrounding the 49ers’ long-term plans with Brandon Aiyuk, but San Francisco has even more reason to keep the expensive star on the roster for the upcoming season.
Chicago Blackhawks GM issues warning before free agency

3 weeks ago | chicitysports.com | Jordan Sigler

There is no quick fix for the Chicago Blackhawks coming this offseason. The Blackhawks finished with the league’s second-worst record last season, and there was some hope the team could add talent in free agency to hasten the rebuild in Connor Bedard’s third year in the league and head coach Jeff Blashill’s first season in Chicago. On Thursday, general manager Kyle Davidson gave sobering remarks about the Blackhawks’ plans before free agency.
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze made surprise football decision

3 weeks ago | chicitysports.com | Jordan Sigler

The Chicago Bears are hoping for bigger and better things for Rome Odunze under head coach Ben Johnson in 2025. The No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft had a solid rookie campaign, recording 54 receptions for 734 yards, and three touchdowns. While those numbers aren’t terrible, rookies Brian Thomas Jr., Malik Nabers, Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey, and Marvin Harrison Jr. all earned more receiving yards. The first four names on that list earned 1,000+ yards.
Bears' recently signed pass-rusher has troubling report surface from minicamp

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jordan Sigler

The Bears signed Odeyingbo to a three-year deal worth $48M in the offseason. That was a questionable and significant chunk of change for a defensive end coming off a three-sack season. He has 16.5 sacks in his four-year career. Odeyingbo believes there’s more to his game than sack numbers on the stat sheet. But he apparently has more to show in training camp. Robinson was able to beat Darnell Wright and Kiran Amegadjie multiple times in the spring.
Detroit Tigers pitcher gloats about Chicago Cubs 3B coach's mistake

3 weeks ago | chicitysports.com | Jordan Sigler

The Detroit Tigers took advantage of several Chicago Cubs mistakes to earn a 3-1 win in front of 40,132 fans at Comerica Park on Friday night. The Cubs out-hit the Tigers 9-8, but could not bring enough runners home in a contest between two teams at the top of their respective leagues. Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry made an unfortunate mistake in the fifth inning. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the inning with a single.
Chicago Bears recently signed pass rusher has troubling report surface from minicamp

3 weeks ago | chicitysports.com | Jordan Sigler

The Chicago Bears wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Thursday, and one recently signed player needs to step up his game during training camp. The Bears gave a few young players reps with the first team, like rookie linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II and rookie offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. While OTAs are a time for the coach to experiment with different personnel, the Bears made a surprising move with their defensive line during mandatory minicamp.