Washington bids to host 2027 Draft
Since leaving New York, the Draft has become a major media and tourist event for the NFL, but especially for the city that hosts the big draft. In 2025, the draft will set up shop in Green Bay, and in 2026 in Pittsburgh. As for the 2027 edition, Washington is a candidate.
In order to support its case, the federal capital can now count on the National Park Service, which officially confirmed to the Washington Post that in this eventuality the National Mall could be used for the festivities. A mythical place that could weigh in the balance?
Nike is not doing well
Nike, the NFL's exclusive supplier since 2012, is currently experiencing major financial difficulties. The CEO is on the verge of being fired, and the group's stock price has plummeted by half since 2021.
The cause is sales that are less good than expected, and a distribution policy that angers its commercial partners. The fact remains that the brand with the comma is still under contract with the league until 2028, and that Fanatics is still ensuring the consumer production aspect for several years.
Bears Stadium: Arlington Heights Continues Negotiations
Chicago is not in danger of losing the Bears, but the location of the franchise's future stadium is still undecided. According to the Daily Herald, Arlington Heights has decided to soften its stance in order to stay in the race.
The disagreement with the franchise is over the amount of property taxes on the land acquired by the club, which amounted to $7.9 million annually when the club was offering $4.3 million. The mayor of Arlington Heights has assured that the community is still looking for a possible agreement with the team.
Injuries
– Charles Omenihu (DE, Chiefs) who suffered a knee injury in last year's AFC Conference Finals confirmed to KPRC that his recovery is long, but that the process is progressing positively. His goal is to return to full fitness during the regular season.
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In short
– The Saints will open 2 public practices in the Louisiana area in late August. Under construction during most of the offseason, the Saints will first train in California at the University of Irvine.
– The Bears have given Jonathan Owens (S) a few days off so he can travel to Paris to support his wife, Simone Biles, who is on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. (USA Today)
– Antonio Cromartie (ex-CB) joins the Jets. Former Pro Bowler with New York, he will be an intern coach as part of the Bill Walsh integration program.
Tyreek Hill: 'I'm glad to see the receivers getting paid'
Tyreek Hill (WR, Dolphins) has two years left on his contract and is set to earn $19.765 million for the upcoming season. Yes, but during the offseason Justin Jefferson (Vikings) reached the $35 million annual average mark, and his own teammate Jaylen Waddle will earn $28.25 million. A situation that Hill is not jealous of, and is even happy about.
“I’m happy to be part of the old wave, it’s good, 30 million, and Justin Jefferson came in and surpassed that,” the Floridian told KRPC. “I’m proud of those guys, I’m happy for my teammate Waddle to get a new contract. For guys like me it’s great. I’m 30 years old, and I’m looking for a new contract too. So I’m very, very curious to see where I fit in that category. It’s fantastic.”
Kayvon Thibodeaux: “Saquon Barkley got the contract he was looking for”
Not all Giants are outraged by RB Saquon Barkley's departure to Philadelphia. While many see it as a betrayal to bolster a division opponent, some like edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux understand that the NFL is first and foremost a business from which players must also benefit.
“At the end of the day, it’s a business, I never took it the wrong way,” the New York defenseman told NBCSports. “I reached out to him. This is a short-lived league, so you have to get paid when you can. You can’t give up a dollar. We’ve seen it with previous contracts and previous players, so I’m glad he got the contract he was looking for.”
Pat Tillman's mother disappointed
Last year, ESPN gave the Pat Tillman Award to the Bills medical staff for saving the life of Damar Hamlin (S). But this year the network turned to a less consensual figure: Prince Harry, for his actions towards the British armed forces. A decision that did not convince the mother of the former war hero safety.
“I’m shocked that they’ve chosen such a controversial and divisive person to receive the award,” Mary Tillman told the Daily Mail. “There are more deserving candidates. There are people who work with the community who do exceptional things to help veterans. These people don’t have the money, the resources, the connections or the privileges that Prince Harry has. I think those types of people should be recognized.”
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