Taylor L. Hartman

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Taylor L. Hartman

The Carolina Panthers just took a tough hit to their backfield. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, rookie running back Jonathon Brooks has been placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, sidelining him for the foreseeable future. After tearing his ACL in Week 14 of last season, Brooks now faces a lengthy recovery, his second ACL tear in as many years. This is a brutal setback for a player once seen as a major piece of Carolina’s future. Brooks’ injury history is tough to ignore.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Taylor L. Hartman

The Los Angeles Rams are facing a big decision in the 2025 NFL Draft, and former quarterback turned ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky is urging caution. He believes teams with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations should not use a first-round pick on a quarterback, especially when other positions need attention. “Legit Super Bowl contenders don’t, in the first round, take quarterbacks,” Orlovsky said, adding to the growing debate as the Rams consider selecting Ole Miss standout Jaxson Dart at No. 26.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Taylor L. Hartman

Adding Smith to the roster addresses a key need for USC as the Trojans prepare to compete at the highest level in college football. His presence on the offensive line will be a game-changer, providing both pass protection and the physicality needed to dominate in the run game. With USC’s recent transition to the Big Ten looming, elite linemen like Smith will be critical for the Trojans to hold their ground against the conference’s traditionally physical style of play.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Taylor L. Hartman

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, center Jaxson Hayes isn’t shying away from the challenge of matching up against Rudy Gobert. Hayes kept it straightforward when asked about the matchup, saying, “He’s my matchup, but he’s not my main focus.” The comment reflects Hayes’ mindset heading into the series, where he focuses on helping the Lakers execute their game plan rather than getting caught up in individual battles.

1 month ago | yardbarker.com | Taylor L. Hartman

Beal’s performance in the game was underwhelming, with the guard scoring just seven points on 3-of-8 shooting. His lack of impact on the court, combined with the controversial moment involving Curry, has left fans questioning his role on the team. The Suns, now 35–44, have now missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2019–2020 season. As the Suns look to regroup this offseason, Beal’s actions have put him under the microscope.