Columnist: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson won despite ‘openly colluding’ owners

“Edge of Sports” podcast host and “The Nation” sports editor Dave Zirin has repeated what became a popular claim regarding talks involving quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens and other clubs.  “Jackson won this battle: a David against an army of Goliaths; a David against NFL owners openly colluding to not even offer the former … Read more

Inside Giants’ NFL Draft: How New York filled three key needs by being aggresive

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The Giants went into the NFL Draft with three obvious needs: A top receiver and starters at cornerback at center. There was no mystery about their intentions. The entire league knew what they wanted to find. So imagine how surprised Giants general manager Joe Schoen might have been if someone … Read more

Jets decline to pick up fifth-year option on OT Mekhi Becton for 2024 season, per report

USATSI Offensive tackle Mekhi Becton could be heading into his final year with the New York Jets. According to a report from ESPN, the New York Jets declined to pick up the fifth-year option on Becton’s rookie contract.  As the No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Becton’s fifth-year option would have paid … Read more