Josh Buckhalter

Illinois

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Articles

Bears DC Dennis Allen Teases Interesting Look During OTAs

1 week ago | clockersports.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Chicago Bears will head into the 2025 season with new coaches on both sides of the ball. For all of the changes that head coach Ben Johnson is expected to bring to the offense, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen could do the same for the defense. More than just the personnel, which features new starters in Grady Jarrett at defensive tackle and Dayo Odeyingbo on the edge, the players figure to be deployed differently.
Vikings’ Former 3rd-Round Draft Pick Turns Heads During OTAs

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Minnesota Vikings are heading toward the 2025 regular season with few question marks on their roster, beyond quarterback. Cornerback, however, is one of them, making Mekhi Blackmon’s return good news for the Vikings. Blackmon, 26, was the No. 102 overall pick of the 2023 draft. He appeared in 15 games as a rookie, starting three, but missed 2024 after tearing his ACL in the first training camp practice. Blackmon is back on the field during organized team activities this year and turning heads.
Super Bowl Champion Confirms Broncos’ Excitement About Big-Bodied Playmaker

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Denver Broncos are high on rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant, and Super Bowl champion Bennie Fowler understands why. Fowler played for the Broncos for three seasons, winning a Super Bowl as a rookie before moving on to the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints. He now works as an analyst for DNVR Broncos. He is already seeing some of what has the Broncos’ rookie, Bryant, generating buzz.
Rams Trade Pitch Lands Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Amid NFL Interest

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Los Angeles Rams set the stage for their next big move during the 2025 draft, and it could result in a trade with the team they made that deal with, the Atlanta Falcons, for tight end Kyle Pitts. It is a surprising suggestion given the makeup of the Rams’ roster. However, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox believes the Rams could offer a “top” package to Atlanta for Pitts, sending their first-round pick back for second and third-rounders.
Texans Get Critical Update After C.J. Stroud Raises Eyebrows

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Houston Texans are in the midst of organized team activities, but C.J. Stroud’s participation has noticeably been less than anticipated, and it is because of a pectoral injury. Rather than getting ahead of reports on Stroud’s health, the Texans offered little. Stroud did light work during the Texans’ OTA practice open to the media on May 29. He followed that effort with non-participation the following day, amid the revelation that he is dealing with pectoral soreness.
Bears’ Former 2nd-Round Pick Offers Reminder Ahead of ‘Critical’ Season

1 week ago | clockersports.com | Josh Buckhalter

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. is heading into a critical third season, and he is quietly coming off one of the more productive seasons among defensive tackles in a critical area. Dexter’s ascension from last season has been overshadowed by the Bears signing Grady Jarrett in free agency this offseason. But Dexter shared a reminder of how dominant he was in that critical area last season.
Chiefs Tease Fans With 3-Word Message About Patrick Mahomes

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to bounce back offensively in 2025, and re-incorporating the deep ball into quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ arsenal would be a good place to start. Mahomes posted a career-low 6.8 air yards per attempt in 2024, “besting” his previous mark of 6.83 AY/A, set in 2017. He posted a 6.86 AY/A mark in 2023, the third-worst mark of his eight-year career. However, the Chiefs seem to be working the deep ball back into the game plan.
J.J. McCarthy Put Lingering Question to Bed During Vikings OTAs

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

J.J. McCarthy did not take a snap during the regular season as a rookie with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. The former Michigan Wolverines QB and CFP national champion missed his rookie season with a knee injury. That prevented him from truly putting to bed any of the lingering questions about him, including his arm talent. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert says, so far, McCarthy continues to check all of the boxes.
Broncos Get Good News on $15 Million Veteran Trade Addition

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

The Denver Broncos are back on the practice field, but they are not at 100% participation, because defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers has not been in attendance, notably as he enters the final year of his two-year, $15 million contract. However, Franklin-Myers’ agent cleared the air that the former New York Jets defensive lineman is not holding out. Moreover, Franklin-Myers’ absence was planned, and it is for training purposes. “JFM hasn’t been to OTAs for a few years now. No contract issues.
Former Texans Teammate Sends Strong Message About C.J. Stroud

1 week ago | heavy.com | Josh Buckhalter

C.J. Stroud is heading into a critical third season with the Houston Texans, which follows a historic rookie campaign and a less impressive sophomore effort. Stroud will be extension-eligible in 2026, so the Texans must be certain about his ceiling. Former Texans quarterback Case Keenum believes Stroud is everything a team could ask for and more, and said so despite being on a new team. Keenum offered the praise during his introductory press conference with the Chicago Bears.