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2 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
The Boston Celtics' worst nightmare has become an unfortunate reality, as Jayson Tatum's injury was, indeed, a ruptured Achilles tendon. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the diagnosis, reporting that the 27-year-old forward underwent successful surgery earlier Tuesday. BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.
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1 week ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
Brooks suffered a torn ACL in his collegiate career, prematurely ending his junior year. The former Texas running back was one of the most touted players at his position when he entered the 2024 draft, but he slightly slipped due to his significant knee injury. Brooks did not make his rookie debut until Week 12 last season, and he only appeared in three games.
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1 week ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
For the third consecutive season, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Milwaukee's disappointing finish to the 2024-25 season was magnified by Damian Lillard's unfortunate Achilles injury, which could hold him out for next season. In addition to that injury, Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis are impending free agents and unlikely to return, as they are both aging players.
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1 week ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
When assessing who could stand out from the 2025 draft class in the AFC, skill-position players dominated the list. That's not the case in the NFC, where two offensive linemen could be among the most impactful rookies this season. Here's our list, ranked in inverse order of potential impact. Each player is a first-round selection. 5.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
As much buzz and hype as there is around free agency and the trade deadline, the draft is how franchises build the foundation of a contending roster. Paying for players is not a sustainable strategy. Look at the best teams in the league—the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lion, and Los Angeles Rams, to name a few. What do they all have in common? They nail the draft process and make aggressive, forward-thinking picks.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
Offensive line struggles have prohibited the Kansas City Chiefs in their two Super Bowl losses in the Patrick Mahomes era. In both instances, the left tackle position was a weak spot in pass protection. Therefore, it was almost a foregone conclusion that the Chiefs would invest a first-round pick on an offensive tackle. Kansas City was fortunate how the board fell on Thursday night, allowing them to trade back and acquire a 2025 fifth-round pick.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
Heading into the draft, there was not another player paired with a team as much as North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton was to the Denver Broncos. However, Denver passed, taking Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron. Despite signing Najee Harris to a one-year contract this offseason, the Los Angeles Chargers took Hampton with the No. 22 pick.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
Watching the Seattle Seahawks' offense last season, it was evident that their pass protection was subpar, which contributed to Seattle missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Offensive tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas have underwhelmed during their tenures with Seattle, but the interior offensive line is where this front line consistently got exposed in 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
This offseason, the San Francisco 49ers lost multiple key defensive starters in free agency due to cap space constraints. Therefore, selecting former Georgia pass rusher Mykel Williams 11th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft made sense. An ankle injury hampered Williams's 2024 campaign, but he still managed 8.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and 21 tackles. Depth was an issue for San Francisco last season, as injuries to multiple key players led to a last-place finish in the NFC West with a 6-11 record.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Logan Lazarczyk
The Chicago Bears have had a productive offseason, revamping the offensive line and hiring former Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson as the team's new head coach. Entering the draft, offensive tackle and edge rusher were arguably the top areas to address, however, Chicago utilized its first-round pick on a skill-position player, drafting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. In 2024, the 6-foot-5, 245-pounder caught 56 passes for 582 yards and five touchdowns despite Michigan's horrific quarterback play.
