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Everything to Know About NFL Free Agency and Top Available Players

Everything you need to know before 2022 NFL free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The offseason can be nearly as exciting as the on-field action, with trades, free agency and the draft consuming the spring and summer months. That excitement, of course, has only been heightened in 2022 with several high-profile quarterbacks in the news. In the first month following the Super Bowl, four major quarterback dominos have fallen. Tom Brady retired, Aaron Rodgers re-signed with the Packers, Russell Wilson was traded from the Seahawks to the Broncos and Carson Wentz was traded from the Colts to the Commanders. Here’s a full look at NFL free agency, including information on the salary cap and some of the top available players: When does NFL free agency start? Free agency in the NFL began immediately when the new league year began. This year, that fell on March 16, 2022, at 4 p.m. ET. Teams were able to begin speaking with free agents two days before free agency began during the legal tampering period. Beginning on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET, clubs were permitted to contact and negotiate with players who were set to become unrestricted free agents two days later. Players and teams were able to agree to deals, but they couldn’t be signed until the new league year began. Which NFL teams have the most cap space? The salary cap is a tricky thing in the NFL. Unlike the NBA, football players do not have fully guaranteed salaries. Between bonuses, incentives and void years, there are plenty of loopholes that teams use to clear cap space. As of March 19 at 10 a.m. ET, here’s a look at the 10 teams with the most top-51 salary cap space : Indianapolis Colts: $39,985,729 Seattle Seahawks: $34,359,954 Carolina Panthers: $31,790,617 Chicago Bears : $31,196,387 Los Angeles Chargers : $30,457,843 New York Jets : $29,830,704 Houston Texans: $25,165,647 Dallas Cowboys : $24,686,948 New Orleans Saints: $24,565,545 Green Bay Packers: $22,052,167 Plenty of teams aren’t in a good position to begin the new league year. Here are the 10 teams with the least amount of top-51 cap space as of March 19 at 10 a.m. ET: Los Angeles Rams : $-9,854,599 Kansas City Chiefs: $299,057 Tennessee Titans: $720,675 New York Giants : $856,091 Minnesota Vikings: $1,796,270 Cleveland Browns: $2,647,601 Atlanta Falcons: $5,424,973 San Francisco 49ers : $7,736,395 Arizona Cardinals: $8,092,115 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $10,082,000 Who are the best NFL free agents for 2022? Like every year, there are a number of difference-making free agents. How many of them actually reach the open market remains to be seen, as teams can use the franchise tag or negotiate a new deal before the legal tampering period in March. Here’s a position-by-position look at the best players set to hit free agency: Quarterbacks Jameis Winston, Saints Teddy Bridgewater, Broncos: Bridgewater reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to be the Dolphins’ backup quarterback. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Commanders Cam Newton, Panthers Marcus Mariota, Raiders Mitchell Trubisky, Bills: Trubisky reportedly agreed to a two-year deal to become the Steelers’ new starting quarterback. Jacoby Brissett, Dolphins Andy Dalton, Bears Tyrod Taylor, Texans: Taylor reportedly agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal, including $8.5 million guaranteed with the Giants. Trevor Siemian, Saints Brian Hoyer, Patriots: Hoyer reportedly agreed with the Patriots on a two-year, $4 million deal that includes $3 million guaranteed and incentives. Running backs Chase Edmonds, Cardinals: Edmonds reportedly is headed to Miami on a two-year, $12.6 million deal that includes $6.1 million guaranteed. James Conner, Cardinals: Cardinals reportedly plan to re-sign Conner on a three-year, $21 million deal that could grow to a maximum of $25.5 million and includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed. Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons Devonta Freeman, Ravens Damien Williams, Bears: Williams reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Falcons. Melvin Gordon, Broncos David Johnson, Texans Marlon Mack, Colts Darrel Williams, Chiefs Sony Michel, Rams Brandon Bolden, Patriots: Bolden reportedly is joining his former offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, in Las Vegas with the Raiders. James White, Patriots: White reportedly agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million deal to return to the Patriots. Jordan Howard, Eagles Alex Collins, Seahawks Rashaad Penny, Seahawks Jeff Wilson, 49ers Raheem Mostert, 49ers: Mostert reportedly is headed to the Dolphins on a one-year deal. Giovani Bernard, Buccaneers Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers Ronald Jones, Buccaneers D’Onta Foreman, Titans J.D. McKissic, Commanders: McKissic reportedly agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with upside to $8 million with the Commanders. Wide receivers A.J. Green, Cardinals Christian Kirk, Cardinals: Kirk reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Jaguars worth up to $84 million. Sammy Watkins, Ravens Emmanuel Sanders, Bills Isaiah McKenzie, Bills: McKenzie reportedly agreed to a two-year deal to remain with Buffalo. Allen Robinson, Bears: Robinson reportedly agreed to a three-year, $46.5 million deal that includes $30.7 million fully guaranteed with the Rams. Cedrick Wilson, Cowboys: Wilson reportedly agreed to a three-year, $22.8 million deal that includes $12.75 million guaranteed with the Dolphins. Michael Gallup, Cowboys: Gallup reportedly agreed to a deal with the Cowboys for five years and $62.5 million. Davante Adams, Packers: Adams reportedly agreed to a five-year, $141.25 million deal with the Raiders after the Packers traded him for a first and second-round pick. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Packers Danny Amendola, Texans T.Y. Hilton, Colts D.J. Chark, Jaguars: Chark reportedly will join the Lions on a one-year deal worth up to $12 million with $10 million fully guaranteed. Byron Pringle, Chiefs: Pringle reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $4 million guaranteed and $2 million more in incentives. Demarcus Robinson, Chiefs Mike Williams, Chargers: Williams reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chargers for three years and $60 million. Odell Beckham Jr., Rams Zay Jones, Raiders: Jones reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jaguars. Will Fuller, Dolphins Tre’Quan Smith, Saints Braxton Berrios, Jets: New York reportedly agreed to bring Berrios back on a two-year, $12 million deal that includes $7 million fully guaranteed. Jamison Crowder, Jets JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers Antonio Brown, Buccaneers Chris Godwin, Buccaneers: Godwin reportedly agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal to return to the Bucs after they used the franchise tag on him. Adam Humphries, Commanders Tight ends Zach Ertz, Cardinals: After being traded from Philly to Arizona midseason, Ertz reportedly is sticking with the Cardinals on a three-year, $31.65 million contract. Maxx Williams, Cardinals: The Cardinals reportedly are bringing back Williams on a one-year deal. Hayden Hurst, Ravens: Hurst agreed to a one-year deal with the Bengals. Jimmy Graham, Bears C.J. Uzomah, Bengals: Uzomah reportedly agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal with the Jets. David Njoku, Browns: The Browns used the franchise tag on Njoku for one year, $10.93 million. Dalton Schultz, Cowboys: The Cowboys used the franchise tag on Schultz for one year, $10.93 million. Robert Tonyan, Packers Mo Alie-Cox, Colts: The Colts reportedly re-signed Cox on a three-year, $18 million deal. Jared Cook, Chargers Mike Gesicki, Dolphins: The Dolphins placed the $10.93 million franchise tag on Gesicki. Tyler Conklin, Vikings: The Jets signed Conklin to a three-year, $21 million contract. Evan Engram, Giants: Engram reportedly agreed on a one-year, fully-guaranteed $9 million deal that could go up to $10 million with incentives with the Jaguars. Gerald Everett, Seahawks Will Dissly, Seahawks: The Seahawks and Dissly reportedly agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal. O.J. Howard, Buccaneers: Howard reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal worth up to $5 million with the Bills. Rob Gronkowski, Buccaneers Anthony Firkser, Titans Ricky Seals-Jones, Commanders Offensive tackles Riley Reiff, Bengals Eric Fisher, Colts Cam Robinson, Jaguars: The Jaguars used the franchise tag on Robinson for one year, $16.662 million. Orlando Brown, Chiefs: The Chiefs used the franchise tag on Brown for one year, $16.662 million. Andrew Wylie, Chiefs: Wylie is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal with $2.5 million guaranteed. Joseph Noteboom, Rams: Noteboom reportedly agreed to re-sign with Los Angeles on a three-year, $40 million deal. Trent Brown, Patriots Terron Armstead, Saints Morgan Moses, Jets: The Ravens signed Moses to a three-year, $15 million contract. Duane Brown, Seahawks Offensive guards Max Garcia, Cardinals Ike Boettger, Bills James Daniels, Bears: Daniels reportedly agrees to a three-year, $26.5 million deal with the Steelers. Connor Williams, Cowboys: Williams reportedly agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal that includes $7.5 million fully guaranteed with the Dolphins. Andrew Norwell, Jaguars Michael Schofield, Chargers Austin Corbett, Rams: Corbett reportedly will sign with the Panthers on a three-year, $29.25 million contract. Ted Karras, Patriots: The former Patriot agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with the Bengals. Will Hernandez, Giants Trai Turner, Steelers Laken Tomlinson, 49ers: Tomlinson agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $41.2 million with the Jets, according to reports. Alex Cappa, Buccaneers: Cappa is leaving Tom Brady for Joe Burrow, reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $40 million deal. Brandon Scherff, Commanders: Scherff reportedly is headed south to the Jaguars on a three-year deal worth up to $52.5 million with $30 million guaranteed. Centers Bradley Bozeman, Ravens Matt Paradis, Panthers Austin Blythe, Chiefs: The Seahawks added Blythe on a one-year, $4 million contract. Brian Allen, Rams: Allen reportedly agreed to return to the Rams on a three-year, $24 million deal. Billy Price, Giants Ethan Pocic, Seahawks Ryan Jensen, Buccaneers: Jensen is staying in Tampa on a three-year, $39 million deal. Ben Jones, Titans: Jones reportedly agreed to re-sign with the Titans on a two-year deal worth $14 million. EDGE rushers Chandler Jones, Cardinals: The Raiders reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $52.5 million with $34 million guaranteed. Dante Fowler Jr., Falcons Justin Houston, Ravens Pernell McPhee, Ravens Jerry Hughes, Bills Hasson Reddick, Panthers: Reddick reportedly is heading to Philadelphia on a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. Jadeveon Clowney, Browns Takkarist McKinley, Browns Randy Gregory, Cowboys: Gregory reportedly signed with the Denver Broncos on a five-year deal worth $70 million. Alex Okafor, Chiefs Melvin Ingram, Chiefs Uchenna Nwosu, Chargers: Nwosu agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal, including $10.5 million guaranteed with the Seahawks. Von Miller, Rams: Von Miller reportedly agreed to a six-year deal for $120 million with the Bills. The deal includes over $51 million guaranteed. Emmanuel Ogbah, Dolphins: Ogbah is reportedly returning to Miami on a four-year, $65 million deal with $32 million guaranteed. Everson Griffen, Vikings Derek Barnett, Eagles Ryan Kerrigan, Eagles Rasheem Green, Seahawks Jason Pierre-Paul, Buccaneers Harold Landry, Titans: Landry reportedly plans to re-sign with the Titans for five years, $87.5 million with $52.5 million guaranteed. Defensive linemen Brandon Williams, Ravens Calais Campbell, Ravens Akiem Hicks, Bears B.J. Hill, Bengals: Hill reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30 million with $15 million in year one deal with the Bengals. Larry Ogunjobi, Bengals: After making the Super Bowl with the Bengals, Ogunjobi reportedly will join the Bears on a three-year, $40.5 million deal with $26.35 million guaranteed. Malik Jackson, Browns Jarran Reed, Chiefs D.J. Jones, 49ers: Jones and the Broncos reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. Linval Joseph, Chargers Sebastian Joseph-Day, Rams: Joseph-Day reportedly agreed with the Chargers on a three-year, $24 million contract with $15 million guaranteed. Gerald McCoy, Raiders Solomon Thomas, Raiders Sheldon Richardson, Vikings Danny Shelton, Giants Folorunso Fatukasi, Jets: Fatukasi reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jaguars that includes $20 million guaranteed. Al Woods, Seahawks: Woods reportedly will return to Seattle on a two-year deal worth up to $9 million with $4.75 million guaranteed. Ndamukong Suh, Buccaneers Linebackers Foyesade Oluokun, Falcons: The former Falcon reportedly is headed to Jacksonville on a three-year, $45 million deal with $28 million guaranteed. Alec Ogletree, Bears Keanu Neal, Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch, Cowboys: Vander Esch is returning to the Cowboys on a one-year deal with a max value of $3 million. Kenny Young, Broncos De’Vondre Campbell, Saints: De’Vondre Campbell and the Packers reportedly agreed on a five-year deal worth $50 million. Christian Kirksey, Texans Kamu Grugier-Hill, Texans Kyzir White, Chargers K.J. Wright, Raiders Dont’a Hightower, Patriots Ja’Whaun Bentley, Patriots: The Patriots reportedly will bring back Bentley on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $9 million. Kyle Van Noy, Patriots Jamie Collins, Patriots Kwon Alexander, Saints Bobby Wagner, Seahawks Rashaan Evans, Titans Jon Bostic, Commanders Cornerbacks Levi Wallace, Bills: Wallace is joining the Steelers on a two-year deal worth up to $8 million. Stephon Gilmore, Panthers Bryce Callahan, Broncos Kyle Fuller, Broncos Rasul Douglas, Packers Xavier Rhodes, Colts Charvarius Ward, Chiefs: The former Chief reportedly agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with the 49ers that includes $26.7 million guaranteed. Casey Hayward, Raiders: Hayward reportedly agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Falcons. Chris Harris Jr., Chargers Darious Williams, Rams: Williams and the Jaguars reportedly agreed on a three-year, $30 million deal with $18 million guaranteed. Justin Coleman, Dolphins Patrick Peterson, Vikings J.C. Jackson, Patriots: Jackson reportedly agreed to a five-year, $82.5 million deal with the Chargers that invoices $40 million guaranteed. Joe Haden, Steelers D.J. Reed, Seahawks Sidney Jones, Seahawks: Jones reportedly will return to Seattle on a one-year deal worth $3.6 million. Carlton Davis, Buccaneers: Davis reportedly agreed to re-sign with the Buccaneers on a three-year, $45 million deal. Richard Sherman, Buccaneers K’Waun Williams, 49ers Safeties Duron Harmon, Falcons Tashaun Gipson, Bears Jessie Bates III, Bengals: The Bengals used the franchise tag on Bates for one year, $12.911 million. Jayron Kearse, Cowboys Kareem Jackson, Broncos Justin Reid, Texans: Reid reportedly will go from Houston to Kansas City after agreeing to a three-year, $31.5 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. Tyrann Mathieu, Chiefs Devin McCourty, Patriots: McCourty is back for at least one more year with the Pats, returning for a $9 million deal in 2022. Marcus Williams, Saints: Williams reportedly is headed to Baltimore on a five-year deal worth $70 million including $37 million guaranteed and $31 million next year. Jabrill Peppers, Giants Marcus Maye, Jets: The Saints are replacing Williams with Maye, signing the former Jet to a three-year, $28.5 million deal with $15 million guaranteed. Rodney McLeod, Eagles Anthony Harris, Eagles Quandre Diggs, Seahawks: Diggs and the Seahawks reportedly agreed on a three-year, $40 million deal. Jordan Whitehead, Buccaneers: Whitehead reportedly agreed to a two-year deal worth $14.5 million with the Jets. Bobby McCain, Commanders: McCain reportedly re-signed with Washington on a two-year, $11 million deal. (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/nfl-free-agency-tracker-start-date-cap-space-top-available-players/2812052/)

Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL

TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.” The news stole the spotlight from the NCAA’s Selection Sunday. “These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Brady wrote. “That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa.” Brady led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl title following the 2020 season and NFC South championship last season. He teamed with coach Bill Belichick to win six Super Bowls during 20 seasons with the New England Patriots. The 44-year-old Brady led the NFL in yards passing, touchdowns, completions and attempts in 2021, but the Buccaneers lost at home to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round. “Tom Brady loves to play football as much as anyone I have ever been around,” Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said. “As Tom said, his place right now is on the football field. He is still playing at a championship level and was as productive as anyone in the league last season. We are ecstatic that he decided to continue playing and working toward winning another championship.” Brady cited his desire to spend more time with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, and three children when he decided to walk away from the game on Feb. 1. But he changed his mind about staying home, a day after attending the Manchester United match against Tottenham Hotspur. Brady sat with the Glazer Family, who own Manchester United and the Buccaneers. His reversal sent shock waves throughout the sports world, and his teammates and Buccaneers fans reacted with jubilation. All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs called it “unreal.” Receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin shared their joy in emojis. Giants safety Logan Ryan said Brady’s return is “good for football.” Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey tweeted: “THANK YOU. throw that last touchdown on somebody else.” Many Hall of Fame players across several sports returned to playing after retiring, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Bob Cousy in the NBA, Brett Favre and Reggie White in the NFL, Guy Lafleur and Mario Lemieux in the NHL. The Buccaneers are hopeful star tight end Rob Gronkowski also returns. Brady convinced his buddy to unretire to join him in Tampa in 2020. The team lost Pro Bowl guard Ali Marpet, who retired at age 28. But Godwin is staying after getting the franchise tag. Brady’s decision comes right before the NFL free agency period begins. The Bucs have several key players set to hit the open market: running back Leonard Fournette, cornerback Carton Davis, safety Jordan Whitehead, linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, Gronkowski and others. They kept one of those key players when Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen agreed to a three-year contract late Sunday night, his agent Mike McCartney said on Twitter. Brady’s return should impact their decisions and the team’s plans. Tampa’s odds for winning the Super Bowl went from 25:1 to 7 1/2:1, tied with Green Bay for second-best behind Buffalo at 7:1, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. “We are thrilled that Tom has decided to come back this season,” Bucs general manager Jason Licht said. “We said we would leave all options open for him should he reconsider his retirement and today’s announcement is something we have been preparing for in recent days. “Bruce and I have had plenty of conversations with Tom recently that led us to believe there was a realistic chance he would want to come back. Tom is the greatest quarterback of all time who is still playing at an elite level. With this decision now made, we will continue to move forward with our offseason plans to reload this roster for another championship run.” Brady is the NFL’s career leader in yards passing and TDs. He’s the only player to win more than five Super Bowls and has been MVP of the game five times. Brady has won three NFL MVP awards, been a first-team All-Pro three times and selected to the Pro Bowl 15 times. He is 243-73 in his career in the regular season and 35-12 in the playoffs. He’s back to build on all those numbers. Permalink Comments (https://www.wbrz.com/news/tom-brady-is-returning-to-tampa-to-play-23rd-season-in-nfl/)

The easiest ways to watch Super Bowl LVI without a cable subscription

It’s that most wonderful time of the year when millions of Americans watch their only football game of the season because it’s an excuse to eat too much and watch overproduced commercials. That’s right folks, Super Bowl LVI is almost upon us. This year’s edition of the NFL championship game is an odd one. In one corner you’ve got the Los Angeles Rams, a team many expected to be here because of a string of recent successes and a roster loaded with big-name veterans. Across from them are the Cincinnati Bengals? Yes, the team with the most underrated uniforms in sports and a history largely steeped in irrelevance has shocked the world, and gotten to the big game on the backs of a bunch of ultra-talented cool guys who are all like 25 years old, love smoking cigars, and don’t care in the slightest what anyone thinks about them. The Bengals may not traditionally be a big TV draw, but trust me, you’re going to want to tune in and watch them take on the Rams to potentially win their first championship ever. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC on Sunday, Feb. 13. Here’s how you can check it out without paying for cable. Peacock Since the game is on NBC this year, the trick to watching it without cable is exactly the same as it is for the Winter Olympics : Pay $5 for Peacock Premium and stream it from your streaming device of choice. Peacock Premium comes in either $5/mo or $10/mo plans, with the latter getting rid of ads in on-demand content. The Super Bowl is the live event to end all live events so that’s not relevant here. The $5 tier gets you access to a livestream of the game, so simply go with that one. It’s tempting to end the article right here because of how comically easy it is to just pay for Peacock and call it a day. But if that’s not your style, there are a couple of other ways to catch the Super Bowl. Cable-like streaming services There are a bunch of different streaming services out there that replicate the cable experience by bundling dozens of channels together for a monthly fee that’s usually not that big of a discount compared to just getting cable. Sure, you won’t have to deal with contracts or installation or deactivation fees, but $70/mo is still $70/mo. Anyway, here are a few of those that carry local NBC affiliates: Sling Blue Fubo TV Hulu with Live TV To be clear, while those are all a great deal more expensive than Peacock, they also come with lots of other channels. Hulu with Live TV also comes with, well, Hulu, so that’s a nice bonus. But still, Peacock is going to be the easiest option compared to these. An antenna If you really want to kick it old school, there are lots of HD TV antennas that you can plug into an HDMI port, attach to a wall or window, and hope that it picks up the over-the-air broadcast of your local NBC affiliate. These usually cost anywhere from $20 to $40 and have the benefit of not requiring any kind of regular subscription. Buy it once and that’s it. However, channel selection and signal strength can vary heavily depending on your location, so it can be a bit of a gamble. If your home internet isn’t up to the task of streaming the Super Bowl, this could be a way around that. Otherwise, it’s probably wise to just give Peacock a whirl. Super Bowl LVI isn’t the matchup most football fans expected to see back in September, but that’s why they play the games instead of just predicting them and calling it a day. The Rams and Bengals feature plenty of explosive talent on both sides of the ball, so fingers crossed it isn’t a blowout or a low-scoring snoozefest. (https://mashable.com/article/how-to-watch-super-bowl-lvi-2022)

Former Tiger Andrew Whitworth retires after Rams’ Super Bowl win

LOS ANGELES Andrew Whitworth, one of several former LSU stars who played in Super Bowl 56, has announced his retirement weeks after earning a championship ring. Whitworth, 40, capped off a long, successful NFL career last month with his first-ever Super Bowl win coming against the Joe Burrow-led Cincinnati Bengals. Whitworth played with the Bengals before spending the last 16 season with the Rams. Thank you, 7??7?? Can’t wait to see what’s next. ?? pic.twitter.com/EhTSwKqtpI — Los Angeles Rams March 15, 2022 Whitworth played at LSU from 2001 to 2005, where he was part of the 2003 national title-winning team. Permalink Comments (https://www.wbrz.com/news/former-tiger-andrew-whitworth-retires-after-rams-super-bowl-win/)

112 million football fans and commercial enthusiasts watched the Super Bowl this year

Whether they were attracted to the big-budget, star-studded commercials or a particular player’s sideburns, fans turned out in massive numbers for this year’s Super Bowl. The showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals attracted more than 112 million viewers and potential crypto investors. Read more. (https://www.avclub.com/nbc-scores-112-million-vieweres-for-nfl-super-bowl-lvi-1848544851)

Analysis: Rams might pay steep price for winning all-in bet

When the Los Angeles Rams acquired Von Miller on Nov. 1, they tweeted, We’re all in, along with a GIF of John Malkovich splashing the poker pot. With Miller adding an emotional boost, a veteran’s savvy and a physical presence that helped Aaron Donald go from all-time great to Super Bowl champion, the Rams rule the NFL for the first time since 2000, when they still played in team owner Stan Kroenke’s native Missouri. Kroenke treats his NFL team the way he used to treat his NBA team: with a willingness bordering on an eagerness to mortgage the future for a shot at winning it all right now. (https://sports.yahoo.com/analysis-rams-might-pay-steep-074152752.html?src=rss)

Keegan-Michael Key reflects on ten years of Key & Peele’s influence on the NFL, TSA

Longtime and long-suffering Detroit Lions fan Keegan-Michael Key hasn’t let his team’s perennial laughingstock status sour him on professional football as a concept. Appearing on Monday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, Key claimed to be excited to root for Los Angeles Rams in next week’s Super Bowl, since former Lions QB Matthew Read more. (https://www.avclub.com/keegan-michael-key-reflects-on-ten-years-of-key-peele-1848497975)

Super Bowl revelry turns riotous

A Los Angeles jewelry store is looted amid chaotic celebrations following the Rams’ victory in the Super Bowl Read Full Article at RT.com (https://www.rt.com/news/549348-super-bowl-revelers-loot-store/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS)

Celebrate Super Bowl LVI in Long Beach

The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals for Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3:30 The post Celebrate Super Bowl LVI in Long Beach appeared first on Long Beach Local News. (https://www.longbeachlocalnews.com/2022/02/04/celebrate-super-bowl-lvi-in-long-beach/)

NFL coaches rave about Mike McDaniel’s prospects as Dolphins’ head coach

For a first-time head coach that had some question whether he could lead from such a role, Mike McDaniel sure has the respect of some of the NFL”s top coaches that know him best. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay had a six-game losing streak against San Francisco 49 ers teams when McDaniel was either offensive coordinator or run-game coordinator, before McVay. (https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/29/nfl-coaches-rave-about-mike-mcdaniels-prospects-as-dolphins-head-coach/)

Bengals seek 1st Super Bowl title versus Rams

LOS ANGELES RAMS vs. CINCINNATI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET, NBC BETTING LINE: Rams by 4, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Rams 8-9; Bengals 10-7. SERIES RECORD: Bengals lead 8-6. LAST MEETING: Rams beat Bengals 24-10 on Oct. 27, 2019, in. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/10/bengals-seek-1st-super-bowl-title-versus-rams/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Rams, Bengals have enough stars to keep attention on field

LOS ANGELES — Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. with his pass-catching flair. And the NFL’s best receiver this year in Cooper Kupp. Those are only some of the big names on the Los Angeles Rams.. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/10/rams-bengals-have-enough-stars-to-keep-attention-o/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Matthew Stafford slammed for not helping photographer who fell, fractured spine at parade

The most viral moment from the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl parade Wednesday wasn’t coach Sean McVay and defensive tackle Aaron Donald saying they want to “run it back” amid their retirement rumors. It was quarterback Matthew Stafford walking away after seeing a photographer take a scary fall off a. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/17/matt-stafford-slammed-for-not-helping-photographer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Super Bowl ticket prices drop ahead of Sunday’s game

Ticket prices for Super Bowl LVI continue to drop as Sunday’s game in Los Angeles gets closer. The hometown LA Rams will face the Cincinnati Bengals. As of Thursday afternoon, the cheapest ticket on TickPick could be had for $3,733, down from $5,400 on Monday. According to Eventellect —. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/10/super-bowl-ticket-prices-drop-ahead-sundays-game/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over 49ers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Travin Howard made a game-sealing interception with 1:09 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a spot in the Super Bowl at their home stadium next month with a thrilling 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/30/rams-rally-to-super-bowl-with-stunning-20-17-win-o/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Super Bowl 56 tops 100 million viewers in return to form

Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals proved to be a huge hit for the NFL as the game drew more than 100 million viewers, according to Nielsen and NBC Universal. The game averaged 99.2 million viewers on NBC alone — but ratings surpassed the. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/15/super-bowl-56-tops-100-million-viewers-in-return-t/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Super Bowl has 101.1 million TV viewers, up from 2021

NEW YORK — An estimated 101.1 million people watched the Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals on NBC and Telemundo, up from 2021 and capping a stirring playoff schedule for the NFL. Last year’s game had a television audience of 92 million, the lowest since. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/15/super-bowl-has-1011-million-tv-viewers-up-from-202/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Super Bowl ads go heavy on nostalgia and star power

NEW YORK — On the field, the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals played a nail biter during Super Bowl 56, with the Rams emerging victorious. Off the field, Super Bowl advertisers were in a tough competition of their own. Advertisers shelled out up to $7 million for 30 seconds. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/13/super-bowl-ads-go-heavy-on-nostalgia-and-star-powe/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

‘Mattress Mack’ places record-setting bet on Super Bowl LVI

A furniture salesman in Houston known as “Mattress Mack” has placed the largest bet in Super Bowl history. Jim McIngvale put $4.5 million on the Cincinnati Bengals over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. It is the largest wager ever placed on a mobile app, Ken Fuchs, head of sports. (https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/feb/9/mattress-mack-places-record-setting-bet-super-bowl/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS)

Rams’ Aaron Donald opens up on the only thing he’s ‘lacking’ on his resume

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald is one of the most fearsome players in the NFL, but even with all the accolades he’s racked up since entering the league, there’s still one more thing he would like to accomplish in the near future winning a Super Bowl. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rams-aaron-donald-super-bowl)

Kevin O’Connell believes Vikings are really good and have an ‘elite’ QB

Kevin O’Connell, fresh off a Super Bowl victory as the Los Angeles Rams’ offensive coordinator, was introduced as the Minnesota Vikings next head coach on Thursday, and the big takeaway from his first press conference is the team is pretty good. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/kevin-oconnell-vikings-elite-qb)

Former Rams great Eric Dickerson insists LA ‘is a Raider town’

Though Los Angeles will technically be considered the visiting team, Sunday’s Super Bowl will be played at the Rams’ home venue, SoFi Stadium. But as former Ram Eric Dickerson tells it, LA’s never really seemed like home for the Rams anyways. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-rams-great-eric-dickerson-insists-la-raider-town)

Rams’ flashy moves grounded in solid plan, says GM Les Snead

Les Snead really doesn’t mind if the public and the media think he’s a wild risk-taker whose decade as the Rams’ general manager is defined by his eagerness to mortgage Los Angeles’ future so he can grab superstars of the present. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rams-flashy-moves-grounded-in-solid-plan-says-gm-les-snead)

NFL Talk Re: By joining Los Angeles Rams, Allen Robinson II finally gets to play with a top-shelf QB

The QB’s he had throwing to him his whole career is a list of JAGS or worse. He’s gotta feel like he hit the jackpot with Stafford throwing to him. And with teams focusing on Kupp he’ll get plenty of (https://interact.stltoday.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1437979&p=11228958#p11228958)

Eric Weddle unretires to help lead Rams to Super Bowl title, returns to high school football as head coach

Eric Weddle came out of retirement to help lead the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl title, but now the former All-Pro safety will return to life after football, and he already has his next job lined up. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/eric-weddle-unretires-lead-rams-super-bowl-title-returns-high-school-football-head-coach)

Super Bowl has 101 million TV viewers, up from 2021

An estimated 101.1 million people watched the Los Angeles Rams win the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals on NBC and Telemundo, up from 2021 and capping a stirring playoff schedule for the NFL. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/super-bowl-has-101-million-tv-viewers-up-from-2021)

20 musicians selected to perform during Super Bowl pregame

SoFi Stadium is almost ready to host the biggest game in football. But the Los Angeles Rams won’t be the only hometown favorite hoping to harmonize on this field. Joy Benedict has the details. (https://www.cbsnews.com/video/20-musicians-selected-to-perform-during-super-bowl-pregame/)

Odell Beckham Jr seen consoling Deebo Samuel following NFC Championship

Los Angeles Rams star Odell Beckham Jr. was seen consoling San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel following the two opponents’ hard-fought battle in the NFC Championship Game. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/odell-beckham-jr-consoling-deebo-samuel-nfc-championship)

Sean McVay won’t commit to returning to Rams: ‘We’ll see’

When the Los Angeles Rams take the field to defend their Super Bowl title next fall, it’s quite possible that they’ll do so under the leadership of a head coach other than Sean McVay. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sean-mcvay-wont-commit-to-returning-to-rams-well-see)

Bengals’ Joe Burrow won’t need surgery after suffering knee injury in Super Bowl LVI: report

Joe Burrow suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback won’t need surgery, the NFL Network reported. (https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bengals-joe-burrow-wont-need-surgery-suffering-knee-injury-super-bowl)