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  • Geno Smith’s frustration boils over with obscene gesture toward fed-up Raiders fans

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    HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — All indications since he joined the Raiders this year are that Geno Smith is popular and well-respected in the locker room, and his interactions with the media have mostly been positive.

    But everyone has a breaking point, and Smith might have reached his on Sunday.

    After he was sacked 10 times in a 24-10 loss to Cleveland and booed from the moment he was introduced, Smith was seen making an obscene gesture toward fans as he left the field. Shortly thereafter, his answers in the postgame news conference were uncharacteristically brief.

    The Raiders pointed to a statement they issued to the Las Vegas Review-Journal regarding the incident with fans.

    “We are disappointed in his actions and have discussed the incident with Geno,” the statement read. “We hold the Raider Nation in the highest regard and take this matter seriously.”

    It’s understandable why Smith is frustrated. This isn’t the kind of season he and coach Pete Carroll envisioned when the Raiders traded with Seattle to land him. Both had success with the Seahawks and had every intention of translating that to Las Vegas.

    Smith even spoke at his introductory news conference of having “unfinished business.”

    But 11 games and an NFL-high 13 interceptions later, his business with the Raiders may be closer to finished. Judging Smith as the starting quarterback is tricky, however, given how inept the offensive line — coached by Carroll’s son, Brennan — has been.

    Smith had virtually no chance against Myles Garrett and the Browns’ pass rush, and as Carroll said Monday regarding the offensive line, “We got the guys we got.”

    But Smith will have a new offensive coordinator and play-caller in Greg Olson, the interim replacement for Chip Kelly, who was fired Sunday night. Maybe Olson, in his third stint as the Raiders’ OC, will find a way to help Smith play better than he has to this point.

    That Carroll has fired two coordinators in the same month — special teams boss Tom McMahon was let go on Nov. 7 — is more than telling. Carroll had never fired a coordinator in-season before he got to Las Vegas.

    “I’m really surprised as well that this has happened, but I think our players deserve it, and our fans deserve that we give them our best shot, and that’s what competing is all about,” Carroll said. “It’s just a very difficult time to have to do this … but we’re 2-9. So, unfortunately, that’s where we are.”

    What’s working

    DE Maxx Crosby. When is he not? Crosby always brings it, in practices or games. He was sensational even by his standards against the Browns, recording a personal-high five tackles for loss. His 19 tackles for loss this season are on pace to surpass the 23 he registered in 2023, when Crosby led the league in that category for the second year in a row. He trails only the 26 by Browns superstar Myles Garrett.

    What needs help

    The offensive line. If T Kolton Miller returns from injury at some point, it will get at least a little better. But any true improvement will have to occur in the offseason. This line might be the NFL’s worst and will need an overhaul. Giving up 10 sacks even to a stellar Browns defensive front is inexcusable, but the lack of pass protection and run blocking is not new.

    Stock up

    Move up the boards. The Raiders are up to fifth in next year’s draft order, and there’s a real chance they won’t win again this season. If Las Vegas loses out, the Raiders could put themselves in line to draft Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and maybe find the franchise quarterback they so desperately need.

    Stock down

    Job security. With two coordinators gone already, no one can feel too comfortable about their future in Las Vegas. That includes Carroll. Massive change figures to come in the offseason, and given how this season is playing out, it would be difficult to argue for the status quo.

    Injuries

    The Raiders got some rare good news with RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) avoiding serious injury. He is not expected to miss any time. …There is still hope Miller (ankle) will return by the end of the season, but Carroll said his situation was “more week to week” than day to day.

    Key number

    8 — The number of play-callers the Raiders have had since October 2021, including Olson twice.

    Next steps

    The Raiders visit their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

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  • NFL star sacks dating speculation, shares pregame kiss with two-time Olympic gold medalist

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    After months of speculation, it appears official: Browns superstar Myles Garrett and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim are dating. 

    The couple, who have been linked since appearing together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo in May, were shown in a video posted to social media sharing a kiss before the Browns’ 24-10 win on Sunday. 

    The Browns’ Instagram posted a clip of Garrett mic’d up taking a picture with Kim and family before the game and captioned the post, “Myles playing on a whole other level since (Chloe Kim) been around, jus sayin.”

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    NFL player Myles Garrett and snowboarder Chloe Kim attend the photo call for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 red carpet at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25, 2025. (Jun Sato/WireImage)

    In the video, Kim told Garrett, “I got makeup on your jersey,” to which the star pass rusher jokingly responded with, “I can’t believe you,” as he looked down at his jersey. 

    Garrett took a picture with Kim, her father Jong Jin Kim, and the rest of her family. After the picture, the pair kissed. 

    The 25-year-old snowboarder wished Garrett luck, and he responded with, “Thank you, love.”

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    Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after the team defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game in Las Vegas on Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

    Garrett was outstanding, once again, in the Browns’ win as the six-time Pro Bowler recorded three sacks in the win. He leads the NFL in sacks with 18 on the year. 

    The 29-year-old has been on a tear recently, as he has an astounding 14 sacks in his last five games. Yet, the NFL’s best pass rusher might not even be the best athlete in his relationship. 

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    Chloe Kim celebrates

    Chloe Kim (USA) is seen during the medals ceremony for the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 10, 2022. (Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY Sports)

    Kim, 25, won Olympic gold in the halfpipe in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games. She won the same event in the 2022 Beijing Games, becoming the first female snowboarder to win back-to-back halfpipe gold medals.

    Kim is set to compete for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. 

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    Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.

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  • How The Eagles Fared During The Bye Week – Philadelphia Sports Nation

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    It feels good to finally have Eagles football, or practice, back for now. With an extra day off before a trip to Green Bay on MNF, the Eagles have had 15 days since their last game. 

    For a team that didn’t play last weekend, the Eagles came out huge winners of both the trade deadline, and the NFC Standings. 

    Trade Deadline Shopping

    While being rumored (again) to pay the price for Myles Garrett. The Eagles managed to escape the trade deadline without blowing any major capital, and still were able to take advantage of the Jets fire sale. 

    Michael Carter was acquired from the New York Jets alongside a 2027 7th round pick. The Eagles sent back WR John Metchie and a 2027 6th round pick. Acquiring depth in the secondary gives the opportunity to move Cooper DeJean outside and Carter into the slot. We’ll have to wait and see if Carter was acquired to get serious reps, or bolster a position recently tattered with injuries. 

    Jaire Alexander was traded from the Baltimore Ravens. Also coming to Philadelphia is a 2027 7th round pick. For the grand total of a 2026 6th round pick. This move provides the Eagles a 3rd option at CB2 between Kelee Ringo & Adoree Jackson, and still keeps Cooper DeJean in the slot. 

    Jaelan Phillips was the Eagles biggest move before the Tuesday deadline. Only costing a 3rd round pick, the Eagles acquired a 26 year old OLB that has totaled 26 sacks in 5 seasons. Missing time due to injury is a concern, but with multiple DL players returning this weekend the Eagles depth provides plenty of rotational options. 

    The Eagles escaped the deadline acquiring 3 players, and still hold 5 picks heading into the 2026 Draft next April. Including a Jets 3rd round pick and projected to acquire 3 Comp picks in the 3rd, 4th and 5th rounds.

    Returning From Injury

    On top of their trade deadline additions to the team. The Eagles have also managed to get healthy just in time for another gauntlet in the schedule.

    Opening the practice window for Jakorian Bennett, Willie Lampkin and Nolan Smith in the previous weeks provided the Eagles time to juggle their active roster and the practice squad, with depth returning at the right time. 

    With A.J. Brown missing another game this season, add in a concern to Saquon’s health at the end of the Giants game prior to the Bye. There was major concern what the Eagles injury report would look like coming off the Bye week. 

    The good news is, nearly everyone has returned from injury as the following players were full participants

    • Moro Ojomo
    • Saquon Barkley
    • A.J. Brown
    • Jakorian Bennett
    • Nolan Smith
    • Willie Lampkin

    The only players who were DNP at Fridays practice were Adoree Jackson & Cam Jurgens. After giving Dickerson a few weeks of rest, perhaps Jurgens getting some extra time will allow the Eagles Offensive Line to return to being what it once was. The best in the league.

    A Successful Bye Week

    During the Bye, the Eagles jumped all the way up to the #1 seed in the NFC, as most teams that played managed to the Eagles a favor. 

    Even following the Giants game Week 8, the Eagles had some help from their NFC East Rivals. 

    • The Commanders lost 7-28 to the Chiefs and fell to 3-5
    • The Cowboys got blown out by the Broncos 44-24 and fell to 3-4-1

    In Week 9, the following teams helped the Eagles climb the standings 

    • The Vikings (4-4) held on to beat their division rival Lions 27-24(5-3)
    • Carolina (5-4) managed to upset the Packers and send them to 5-2-1
    • Seattle took care of business and sent Washington to 3-6 following a 38-14 rout
    • Jacoby Brissett gave us the icing on the cake, with a 27-17 win over the Cowboys. Sending the 2nd placed team in the NFC East to 3-5-1.

    With an opportunity to grow their lead on the division, and the rest of the NFC with a trip to Green Bay. Will the Eagles come out on top against a Packers team struggling to play their best football?

    Go Birds. 

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  • Myles Garrett Fires Back at John Morton’s Bold Claim

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    The back-and-forth between the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns ahead of Sunday’s showdown is heating up, and this time, it’s Myles Garrett adding fuel to the fire.

    Earlier this week, Lions offensive coordinator John Morton didn’t shy away from confidence when talking about his run game, saying:

    “I don’t think they’ve seen a run game like ours yet.”

    That was in reference to the Lions’ dominant rushing attack led by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, a duo that just carved up the Ravens for 224 yards and four touchdowns on Monday Night Football.

    But Cleveland’s superstar pass rusher wasn’t going to let that one slide.

    Garrett clapped back Friday, telling reporters:

    “He’s entitled to his opinion. He hasn’t seen a defensive front like ours… we have the privilege to see who’s right.”

    The Stakes

    This isn’t just idle trash talk. The Browns come in with the NFL’s top-ranked run defense, allowing only 57.3 rushing yards per game through three weeks. They’ve already shut down Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Green Bay, holding each under 90 yards on the ground.

    The Lions, meanwhile, rank fourth in the league in rushing offense, averaging 149 yards per game. Morton doubled down on Thursday, saying the key to Detroit’s success is patience and commitment to the ground game, something he believes will eventually wear down even elite defenses.

    Clash of Strengths

    On paper, this game is strength versus strength. Detroit’s offensive line, anchored by Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker, prides itself on imposing its will. Cleveland counters with Garrett and a ferocious front seven that thrives on blowing up runs before they develop.

    It’s the kind of matchup both teams love. For the Lions, it’s about proving Morton’s words true. For the Browns, it’s about showing their defense is every bit as dominant as advertised.

    The Bottom Line

    Morton says Cleveland hasn’t seen a run game like Detroit’s. Garrett says Detroit hasn’t seen a defensive front like Cleveland’s.

    One of them is going to be proven right on Sunday.

    And judging by the words flying this week, both sides can’t wait to find out.

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  • Live Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser scores critical hit as Browns’ Myles Garrett joins the party

    Live Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser scores critical hit as Browns’ Myles Garrett joins the party

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    [In the player above, watch Cleveland Browns video of Myles Garrett describing his Dungeons & Dragons character at a 2022 charity event.]

    CLEVELAND (WJW) — A fundraiser for critically ill children happening next weekend could mean an “athletics check” for Myles Garrett.

    Not literally, but figuratively, as the Browns’ defensive end rolls the 20-sided die for charity in a Dungeons & Dragons game to be broadcast live on Saturday, June 29, from Southern Tier Brewing Company in downtown Cleveland.

    Garrett, who’s no stranger to the tabletop role-playing game, is slated to join Brandon Tharp, an RPG content creator from Ohio, and former Browns running back turned gamemaster Johnny Stanton for “Crits for Casey Cares,” a live D&D game supporting the Casey Cares Foundation.

    In Dungeons & Dragons, players improvise a story as they go, creating and playing as characters in a fantastical setting and using that character’s skills — like athletics — as well as their weapons, wizardry and wits to save the day.

    During a 2022 live event raising funds for Red Nose Day, Garrett played as a chromatic black dragon samurai who “gets sacks and breaks backs,” he said.

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    “Critical thinking, thinking on your feet kind of coincides [with football],” Stanton said at the time. “I think what’s great about D&D is it can be an escape from football, which we can all use once in a while.”

    All proceeds from Saturday’s event will go to the foundation, which funds year-round activities for critically ill children and their families, according to a news release. Last year, the foundation provided nearly 34,000 activities to more than 56,000 participants — about 16 activities every minute.

    Representing the Casey Cares Foundation at Saturday’s event is teen Colton Hartraft, who was treated for embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma — a type of cancer that usually affects young children — and was declared cancer-free in December 2023.

    The event is set for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the brewery, 811 Prospect Avenue East.

    Tickets start at $49 and audience members can donate more to affect the gameplay, according to the website, from $30 to give a player a health potion to $200 to add their own non-player character to the game.

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  • A Potential Haason Reddick Trade? – Philadelphia Sports Nation

    A Potential Haason Reddick Trade? – Philadelphia Sports Nation

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    While the Super Bowl was the perfect way to kick off the week, Eagles fans received some frightening news on Sunday.

     

    A panic was set in before the big game had even started. Would the Eagles really end up trading their star Defensive End?

    Thankfully on Wednesday, some more information came out on this catastrophic situation.

     

    Reddick himself confirmed that HE was not the one to ask for the trade request. Which asks the question, where did the trade request come from?

    Nothing New From Howie Roseman

    There was more than enough reason to panic. Nothing like hearing your Defensive Player of the Year Finalist could be on a new team soon. But after the news was confirmed that Reddick wasn’t seeking the trade himself. Things began to make more sense, as this isn’t the first time the Eagles have gone about contract negotiations with a potential trade.

    Just days before free agency of the 2023 season started. The Eagles and Darius Slay were in a similar situation. While the Eagles eventually cut Slay at the start of free agency. Only 1 day later, and Slay was back with Philly on a brand new 3 Year, $42 million deal.

    Hopefully if this situation unfolds the same way. Reddick will find himself with a new contract, and a lengthy stay in Philadelphia.

     

    On The Other Side Of The Coin

    But what if the Eagles DID trade Haason Reddick? Currently, Reddick is the 21st highest paid edge rusher(per spotrac). Since joining the Eagles in 2022, let’s see how Reddick compares to some of the highest paid edge rushers.

    1. ($34M) Nick Bosa, 33 Games Played, 30 Sacks
    2. ($28M) T.J. Watt, 27 Games Played, 24.5 Sacks
    3. ($27M) Joey Bosa, 14 Games Played, 9 Sacks
    4. ($25M) Myles Garrett, 32 Games Played, 33 Sacks
    5. ($24.5M) Montez Sweat, 34 Games Played, 20.5 Sacks
    6. ($24M) Rashan Gary, 26 Games Played, 15 Sacks
    7. ($23.5M) Maxx Crosby, 34 Games Played, 27 Sacks
    8. ($23.5M) Khalil Mack, 34 Games Played, 25 Sacks

    With 27.5 Sacks of his own, it’s clear enough that the contract Howie Roseman was able to get Reddick on was a highlight of the 2022 Off-season. Expecting to see an extension somewhere above the $25 Million average, the Eagles could be in an even longer off-season next year with Reddick, Sweat, Smith and Dickerson all due for large contracts.

     

    The Last Huge Edge To Get Traded

    It’s been almost 6 years since the Raiders traded Khalil Mack to the Bears. In his debut season with Chicago he put up 12.5 Sacks in only 14 games! The price to pay for a 27-year old Khalil Mack? Not only was it a 6-year, $141M contract. The Bears also received a 2020 2nd round pick (TE Cole Kmet) and a 2020 7th (OL Arlington Hambright) in the trade. However, Chicago sent 4 draft picks to the then Oakland Raiders which ended up becoming:

    • 2019 1st (RB Josh Jacobs)
    • 2019 6th (CB Blessuan Austin) – This pick was traded to the Jets, which resulted in a 2019 5th (WR Hunter Renfrow)
    • 2020 1st (CB Damon Arnette)
    • 2020 3rd (WR Bryan Edwards)

    At the time of this trade, Mack was 27. However 4 years later, the Bears would get the following when they traded a 30-year old Mack to the Chargers:

    • 2022 2nd (S Jaquan Brisker)
    • 2023 6th (DL Scott Matlock) – This pick was traded back to the Chargers, which resulted in 2 2022 7th’s (S Elijah Hicks & P Trenton Gill)

     

    With 1 season left on Reddick’s contract, the Eagles could end up with a 1st round pick and more. While losing the star edge rusher would leave 862 defensive snaps to fill, the Eagles could stock up on more draft picks and attempt to make a splash on upcoming free agents like Danielle Hunter, Chase Young or Marcus Davenport.

     

    For the record, I’d love to keep Reddick as long as we can. However with him and Josh Sweat due in 2025, sometimes tough choices have to be made.

     

    What would you do with this situation if you were in Howie Roseman’s shoes?

     

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  • Browns’ Garrett to return 2 weeks after car crash

    Browns’ Garrett to return 2 weeks after car crash

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    BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett will play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, less than two weeks after crashing his car Sept. 26.

    The Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher practiced all week and was removed from the injury report Friday.

    “Good to go,” coach Kevin Stefanski said of Garrett. “Excited to have him back out there.”

    Garrett sat out Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons after suffering left shoulder sprain and right biceps sprain in the car accident when his vehicle went off the side of the road and flipped over.

    Garrett has three sacks over the three games he’s played.

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  • Garrett back with Browns, cited for speeding following crash

    Garrett back with Browns, cited for speeding following crash

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    BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett returned to the team’s headquarters Thursday after crashing his car earlier this week when police said he lost control while speeding on a rural road after practice.

    Garrett veered his Porsche off the hilly road near his home a few hours after practice Monday, flipping the vehicle and hitting a fire hydrant. The defensive end suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps and had several cuts and bruises from the wreck.

    On Thursday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol cited Garrett for speeding, saying he was going 65 mph in a 45 mph zone.

    According to the accident report, Garrett, who had a female passenger in his car, told an officer he was accelerating up a hill when he saw a vehicle coming in the opposite direction but didn’t make any type of swerving maneuvers to avoid a crash.

    The officer said Garrett couldn’t exactly recall how he went off the road.

    A witness at the scene told the highway patrol “they came over the hill flyin’, went airborne, took the fire hydrant out and rolled three times.”

    Garrett and his 23-year-old passenger were taken to Akron General Hospital for emergency care. The highway patrol said the passenger suffered a minor head injury. They were both released a few hours later.

    Garrett has a history of speeding. He was ticketed on consecutive days in Medina County last year for driving 120 mph. In the second case, he paid a ticket in which the speed was amended to 99 mph in a 70 mph zone.

    Garrett has not yet been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Atlanta. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett would be evaluated by team doctors before he practices or plays. The Browns (2-1) are missing several defensive starters due to injuries as they ready for the Falcons (1-2).

    On Wednesday, Stefanski and several of Garrett’s teammates offered gratitude and relief he was not more seriously injured.

    “Something like that happens, it’s just scary for anybody,” safety John Johnson III said. “But I heard he had his seatbelt on. I don’t know if that helped out or not, but that was good. I’m just glad he came out of there clean.”

    The No. 1 overall pick in 2017, Garrett needs one sack to pass Clay Matthews (62) for the team’s career record.

    The Browns, who had an extended break after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers last Thursday, are dealing with rash of injuries to their defense. Along with Garrett, end Jadeveon Clowney (ankle), cornerback Denzel Ward (back, ribs), linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (groin) and tackle Taven Bryan (hamstring) were also sidelined.

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