Bears unofficially rebuilding after trading Khalil Mack
New Bears GM Ryan Poles has started his offseason with a bang. Fans aren't sure if that's a good or a bad thing. Why it matters: The Bears are under new management after a terrible 2021/2022 season, meaning Poles is tasked with building a winner after the firing of predecessor Ryan Pace. The rookie GM's first big move was to trade superstar defensive end Khalil Mack for two draft picks and cap space. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for
news.yahoo.comLower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)If it seemed as if NFL teams have been shedding contracts nearly as fast as signing them in recent weeks thatโs because itโs almost true. โI think the unprecedented part being, for the first time in modern era, the cap decreases instead of increases,โ Rams general manager Les Snead said. Adoree Jackson got a three-year deal worth a reported $39 million from the Giants after Tennessee refused to pay his $10.24 million fifth-year option. In one of the more curious cases, Miami cut Kyle Van Noy one year into his four-year, $51 million deal, leaving about $36 million unpaid. Van Noy then returned to New England on a two-year, $12 million deal and the Patriots will also get a fourth-round compensation pick in next monthโs draft based on the deal Van Noy signed last March.
Chiefs cut starting OTs Fisher, Schwartz to save cap space
โ The Kansas City Chiefs released starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday as they sought to squeeze under the salary cap. Fisher and Schwartz were instrumental in helping the Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers for their first Super Bowl title in 50 years. Fisher tore his Achilles tendon in the AFC title game and Schwartz missed half the season with a back injury. AdThe Chiefs signed the 31-year-old Schwartz in 2016 to bookend with Fisher on a revamped offensive line. Now, the Chiefs intend to rebuild their offensive line without Fisher and Schwartz factoring in.
Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes
Now, the Chiefs will have to take a much different tact if they want to make their third consecutive Super Bowl. While their core group is signed for the next several years, the Chiefs have a raft of important contributors that are due to hit free agency. AdโLike all teams, we'll get busy here going down the road,โ Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday. โEvery year is different because of your cap situation and what you have and what you need,โ Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said. WELCOME BACKThe Chiefs should get some help from guys that were injured or opted out of this past season.
Buccaneers batter Mahomes in 31-9 Super Bowl rout of Chiefs
The Buccaneers didn't even give him time to skim their defense in the Super Bowl. He was 26 of 49 for 270 yards and two interceptions in a 31-9 blowout that denied the Chiefs back-to-back titles. โThey had a good game plan,โ said Mahomes, whose quarterback rating of 52.3 was by far the worst of his career. The first-half numbers were striking: Mahomes was 9 of 19 for 67 yards, while Tampa Bay counterpart Tom Brady had dominated the Chiefs defense for 140 yards passing and three TDs in staking the Buccaneers to a 21-6 lead. โTo the last snap,โ Reid said, โhe was trying to win that football game.โIt was just that kind of night for Mahomes.
AFC champion Chiefs arrive in Tampa day before Super Bowl
TAMPA, Fla. โ Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl. The AFC champions arrived in Tampa on Saturday, flying into town a day before they defend their title against the hometown Buccaneers. After spending the week at home, theyโll stay Saturday night at the team hotel โ as they usually do for home games. The team had no further comment Saturday after releasing a statement Friday night saying it was in the information-gathering process. AdโWeโre going to be ready to roll come Super Bowl day,โ safety Tyrann Mathieu said.
Chiefs, Bucs relatively healthy heading into Super Bowl
Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver Sammy Watkins (14) catches a pass during NFL football practice Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)TAMPA, Fla. โ The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head into the Super Bowl on Sunday relatively healthy. Tampa Bay did not list anybody as out on the final injury report. AdThe Buccaneers listed wide receiver Antonio Brown and tight end Cameron Brate as questionable.
Resilient Pierre-Paul excited to be back in Super Bowl
The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. He wants his young teammates to embrace the moment and understand that regardless of how talented they are, the road back to another Super Bowl will not be easy. Super Bowl is not promised for next year,โ Pierre-Paul said. To this day heโs still happy and joyful, and happy I am in another Super Bowl,โ Pierre-Paul said. It makes no difference to me,โ said Remmers, a ninth-year veteran who has been with eight different organizations and will start his 10th career playoff game, including a second Super Bowl.
Out of Miller's shadow, Barrett aims to follow his footsteps
โHe was determined to get it by any means, wouldnโt let failure be an option,โ Barrett recounted. Barrett will have a starting โ and maybe starring โ role in Super Bowl 55 when the Buccaneers (14-5) face Mahomes and the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Barrett had a monster debut in Tampa, collecting an NFL-best 19ยฝ sacks, forcing six fumbles and earning his first Pro Bowl nod in 2019. Mahomes remembers Barrett in Denver as a player who never let quarterbacks exhale whenever Miller or Chubb tapped out for a breather. Heโs got great speed, heโs got great power, heโs got a ton of moves,โ Remmers said.
Super rematch: Hill burned Bucs repeatedly in 1st meeting
Tampa Bay gets another shot at Hill and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. It was the second and most impressive of three scores for Hill, who was the star of Kansas Cityโs 27-24 victory at Tampa Bay in Week 12. Tampa Bay gets another shot at Hill and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl next Sunday, the first rematch in the NFL finale in nearly a decade. Davis was burned repeatedly, including on consecutive TD passes from Patrick Mahomes to Hill (75 and 44 yards) in the first quarter. Down three with 4:10 to play, Tampa turned to its defense to get a stop and get Brady the ball back.
Chiefs following patchwork O-line into Super Bowl vs Bucs
Kansas City Chiefs guard Stefen Wisniewski celebrates at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. โ The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to have a talented lineup of millionaires, each a seasoned veteran of the rough-and-tumble NFL, protecting their half-billion dollar quarterback as they defended their Super Bowl title this season. Instead, they'll have a motley cast of late-round draft picks, journeymen and castoffs making up their offensive line. Austin Reiter was the expected center with Laurent Duvernay-Tardif at right guard and Mitchell Schwartz, also a former All-Pro and one of the league's most durable players, handling right tackle. Get it to my playmakers in space and let them make some good things happen.โ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
Old (Brady), young (Mahomes), different Super Bowl 55 awaits
(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)For Tom Brady, another trip to the Super Bowl โ but this time, in a Tampa Bay uniform. โWhoever would've thought a home Super Bowl for us? It gave New England its third straight trip to the Super Bowl, and Brady's last of nine as a member of the Patriots. He's leading the Buccaneers to only their second Super Bowl; the Bucs won on their first trip, back in 2002. But nobody would mistake Johnson for Brady, who could join Peyton Manning as the only other quarterback to win a Super Bowl with two franchises.
Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. โ It took the Kansas City Chiefs five frustrating decades to make their third Super Bowl appearance. Thatโs not how youโre supposed to play football.โIt capped a bitter night for the Bills, who had reached their first AFC title game since beating Kansas City at home on Jan. 1, 1994. You don't beat Kansas City by kicking field goals from the 3-yard line, though. Heโs fast.โAny hopes the Bills had of a comeback were dashed when Rashad Fenton picked off a tipped pass deep in Kansas City territory.
Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game
The Kansas City Chiefs won their first NFL title since 1970 when they beat San Francisco in last year's Super Bowl. What we get Sunday is a matchup of dynamic offenses and overlooked defenses, the top two teams in the conference. Kansas City (15-2) has the confidence of a reigning champion and a charisma few NFL teams can match. That could provide an edge over Bills rookie Tyler Bass โ except that Bass has been very reliable all season. Buffalo punter Corey Bojorquez and Kansas City rookie Johnny Townsend were two of the most dependable in the AFC.
Chiefs' high-octane offense has wide variety of playmakers
Five different players caught at least four passes, led by wide receiver Sammy Watkins with seven grabs and tight end Travis Kelce with six. Four different players caught the TD passes, including fullback Anthony Sherman, who grabbed what amounted to an underhanded shovel pass. In all, Mahomes tried to connect with 11 different players during the 34-20 rout of the defending AFC North champions. Watkins was so magnanimous in the offseason that he restructured his contract to help the Chiefs free up some cap space. Those are definitely coming in every game, a different one โ ones that we haven't practiced.
Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens 34-20
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) jumps to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. With Mahomes leading the way, the Chiefs (3-0) emphatically ended the Ravensโ 14-game regular-season winning streak while extending their own run to 12 games (including playoffs). The fleet-footed quarterback is 21-4 as Baltimore's starter, and three of those defeats have come against Mahomes and the Chiefs. The Chiefs scored touchdowns on their first two possessions โ one on a run by Mahomes, the other on a pass โ for a 13-3 lead. Following that second score, Ravens rookie Devin Duvernay fielded the kickoff and sprinted down the right sideline for a 93-yard touchdown.
Tornadoes touch down near Tulsa
At least one tornado touched the ground and threatened the Tulsa, Oklahoma area Wednesday night. Residents in the surrounding area were also under severe thunderstorm warnings. WBZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher joins CBSN with details of the severe weather situation.
cbsnews.comHurricane Patricia spares Mexico from major damage
At its peak, Hurricane Patricia was the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Western hemisphere, but it weakened significantly after making landfall in Mexico. WBZ chief meteorologist Eric Fisher joins the "Evening News" to discuss the storm prediction business.
cbsnews.comExperts weigh in on the winter: Worst ever?
Experts weigh in on the winter: Worst ever? The Director of the National Weather Service, Louis Uccellini, meteorologists Eric Fisher, Matt Brickman and Craig Setzer, and news director Gail Bending give their professional take on the severe weather events of the past few months - and TV's breathless coverage of them. Mo Rocca reports.
cbsnews.comNew storm bringing snow, ice headed for Northeast
New storm bringing snow, ice headed for Northeast About 100-million Americans are in the path of a storm bringing snow, ice and rain along a 1,500 mile stretch from Texas to New England. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV take a look at the storm.
cbsnews.comSevere winter storm heading to Northeast
Severe winter storm heading to Northeast For the third time in the last three weekends, Boston is looking at a forecast for a major winter storm. The city is expecting up to another two feet of snow in three days. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist of CBS Boston station WBZ-TV, takes a look at the conditions.
cbsnews.comForecast: Extreme temperature drop ahead
Sign Up For NewslettersN.Y. opens up COVID vaccine to all adults starting April 6Why questions still linger on the origin of the coronavirusFauci warns against potential new COVID-19 surge as cases remain high90% of all U.S. adults eligible for COVID vaccine by April 19Ghislaine Maxwell facing new charges in sex crimes caseProbe begins of why giant ship got stuck, blocking Suez CanalAlleged car seatback failures blamed for over 100 accidents in 30 years2 brutal anti-Asian attacks in NYC as bystanders do nothingWBZ's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher looks at the bitter cold expected to strike the Northeast. Forecast: Extreme temperature drop ahead WBZ's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher looks at the bitter cold expected to strike the Northeast. Be the first to knowGet browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not NowTurn On
cbsnews.comNortheast prepares for severe winter storm
Northeast prepares for severe winter storm About 20 million people from New York to Boston are in the Norโeasterโs path. Many spent the day stocking up on food, and storm supplies. Chief meterologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV and Jericka Duncan report.
cbsnews.comFreezing temperatures usher in 2015
Freezing temperatures usher in 2015 The year is ending on a cold note with freezing temperatures around the country. Snow even fell in places that aren't used to that kind of precipitation. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at WBZ Boston, is tracking the weather.
cbsnews.comA frigid close to 2014 in parts of the country
A frigid close to 2014 in parts of the country A blast of cold arctic air is pushing parts of the country into a deep freeze. Temperatures are falling in Texas and snow could coat Las Vegas. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at WBZ Boston, is tracking the weather.
cbsnews.comHeavy rain expected to move up West Coast
Heavy rain expected to move up West Coast A series of storms on the West Coast is expected to bring relief from extreme drought but potential flooding as well. Some places in northern California could get up to six inches of rain or more. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV takes a look at the weather conditions.
cbsnews.com11/30: Heavy rain expected to move up West Coast; Hug of officer at Portland's Ferguson protest goes viral
11/30: Heavy rain expected to move up West Coast; Hug of officer at Portland's Ferguson protest goes viral A series of storms on the West Coast is expected to bring relief from extreme drought but potential flooding as well. Some places in northern California could get up to six inches of rain or more. Chief meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS affiliate WBZ-TV takes a look at the weather conditions; and, it's been almost a week since the Ferguson grand jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. Many of the images that followed were ugly. But one capturing a hug has gone viral.
cbsnews.comWhat will new severe weather system bring?
What will new severe weather system bring? A large system carrying snow and cold will make the weather a lot less pleasant for tens of millions of Americans this week. Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher of CBS Boston affiliate WBZ-TV explains what the system could bring.
cbsnews.comSevere thunderstorms threaten East Coast
Severe thunderstorms threaten East Coast Severe thunderstorm watches are in effect from Connecticut to North Carolina as severe weather threatens the East Coast. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS station WBZ in Boston, has the latest forecast.
cbsnews.comWeakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast
Weakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast The first hurricane ever recorded striking the U.S. on the Fourth of July is bearing down on the coast of Massachusetts. In Boston, WBZ-TVโs chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as the hurricane moves up the East Coast.
cbsnews.com7/4: Weakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast; A teacher reaches for the stars and gets her green card
7/4: Weakening Hurricane Arthur makes way up East Coast; A teacher reaches for the stars and gets her green card The first hurricane ever recorded striking the U.S. on the Fourth of July is bearing down on the coast of Massachusetts. In Boston, WBZ-TV's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as the hurricane moves up the East Coast; and, if you're a kid looking to escape the poverty and isolation of Presidio, Texas, there's really no greater vehicle than the Presidio Rocket Club. In our continuing series "On The Road" Steve Hartman meets their teacher, Shella Condino, who has been struggling to get her green card.
cbsnews.comHurricane Arthur intensifies as it nears North Carolina coast
Hurricane Arthur intensifies as it nears North Carolina coast The seasonโs first hurricane is likely to bring heavy rain, strong winds and high surf to the East Coast. WBZ-TV's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher explains what to expect as Hurricane Arthur makes landfall.
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