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Yahoo
25 minutes ago
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- Yahoo
ESPN's Cam Pushes Wild Cowboys' Dak vs. Arch Prediction
ESPN's Cam Pushes Wild Cowboys' Dak vs. Arch Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cam Newton made headlines with a recent claim: if Dak Prescott doesn't lead the Dallaa Cowboys to the NFC Championship Game this season, Dallas should move on—and go all in for Arch Manning. Advertisement On every level—financial, practical, and logical—it's pure wild fantasy. Let's start with the money. Prescott isn't entering a standard contract year. He's entering Year 1 of a brand-new extension that's already been restructured to push some of his money into later years. The financial implications of cutting or trading him are staggering. A post-June 1 cut in 2025 would cost the Cowboys over $90 million in dead money. Even waiting until 2026 only drops that number to $74 million. Trading Dak post-June 1 in 2026 could still carry a $34–$90 million hit depending on timing. In plain terms: the Cowboys are tied to Dak until 2027. Advertisement Now let's talk Arch Manning. He's not planning on entering the NFL Draft in 2026. He's said it, his family has hinted at it, and Texas insiders all echo the same thing: Arch plans to stay with the Longhorns for two more years. That would make him eligible in 2027—at the absolute earliest. And even if, in a wild twist, Arch Manning wins a national title and Heisman this year and decides to declare for the 2026 draft—how would Dallas go about getting him? Newton's scenario assumes a playoff team will magically land a top-three pick in a stacked draft. That's not how this works. The Cowboys would need a full-blown collapse, a historic trade package, or both. Advertisement In short? There is no timeline, financial scenario, or football logic that supports Cam's hypothetical. … and it's a shame that ESPN provides a forum to 'experts' so lacking in basic information. But we suppose … It's the NFL's quietest time of year. And in the silence, sometimes the loudest takes make the least sense. Related: Cowboys Tanking for Arch Manning Rumors Require Truth Related: Cowboys Tanking to Arch Manning Rumor? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cowboys Plan to Cut Dak for Arch?
Cowboys Plan to Cut Dak for Arch? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys will always face a brighter spotlight than others, but no player has faced the blinding pressure quite like Dak Prescott. Advertisement Perhaps the most scrutinized player in the NFL, Prescott is yearly tasked by fans and media with sole responsibility for the Cowboys' success. Even despite playing at an All-Pro level when fully healthy, Dak regularly is blamed and criticized when the Cowboys fail to reach the high expectations held for "America's Team". Part of this polarizing reality is Prescott's contract signed last season that pays him a league record $60 million average annual salary. It's a daunting figure to represent when you hold a 2-5 career playoff record. It commands a level of excellence that the Cowboys believe Prescott is capable of, but has yet to meet, leading to hot takes galore about his true worth and legacy in the NFL. The Cowboys, by most accounts, have had a productive offseason this year, with the roster shaping out to predict improvements from last year's 7-10 disappointment. Prescott is entering the second year of his four-year $240 million contract in 2025. Advertisement With that comes the expectations, not just for Dak, but for the entire franchise. A Super Bowl is always the goal, but let's shoot for the NFC Championship Game first ... as the Cowboys are in the midst of a nearly 30-year drought making it that far. Prescott is turning 32 this year. His realistic championship window may be closing, when fully healthy, he hasn't given us many reasons to believe he can't get the job done. Former MVP Cam Newton goes full goofball here as he believes Prescott is down to his last chance in 2025 before that window officially shuts for good. On his show, Newton issued Dak a direct warning about his future with the Cowboys. "If you do not perform this year, that [championship] door is going to close," Newton claimed. Advertisement His proposed alternative? A click-bait propagandist's dream. "And in come, drumroll please ... Arch Manning." "If you don't go to that NFC Championship this year," Newton continues to Prescott, "This is your career, bro." Cam's theory of "Jerry Jones spending everything" on the Texas quarterback prodigy is a silly assertion for multiple reasons. First ... he already spent his money on Dak! The ramifications of "giving up" on Prescott - presumably in a cut - would threat to set the Cowboys back decades financially. If the Cowboys decide to release their quarterback post-June 1 - either this year or next year - they'll face at least $74 million in dead money. Advertisement An earlier cut, say immediately after next season ends, Dallas would be on the books for at least $130 million. Cherry on top? No savings. Even if Prescott fails to meet his expectations, that's a lot of money to willingly let wash down the drain. More importantly, forfeiting a figure that steep is crippling to any team's future cap situation, especially if you lose the player in the process. The Jones family, as equally savvy and frustrating as they can be using the cap, are smart enough to recognize this risk. Secondly, the Cowboys may not even have a chance at grabbing Arch Manning if they even wanted to next offseason. Advertisement The nephew of Peyton and Eli is a coveted quarterback prospect entering his first season as the full-time starter. He didn't stay committed to Texas, redshirt his freshman season and complete two years as a backup just to enter the NFL after one year of starting experience in college. Even if Arch shines and Texas wins the national championship, there is a stronger likelihood that Manning stays with the Longhorns and puts his name in the 2027 NFL Draft after his fourth year in college and second as a starter. It's the same timeline each of his uncles and his grandfather Archie - whom he greatly admires - took in their college careers. They each had Hall-of-Fame careers. Why wouldn't Arch follow that blueprint? Prescott and the Cowboys will continue facing sky-high expectations, but there at least two more seasons to go before the front office needs to make a decision about the starting quarterback. Advertisement And that's for the better, financially and logically. Related: Should Cowboys' Dak Prescott Be A Running QB In 2025? Related: Source Says Cowboys Report On Rookie Star Shavon Revel 'Completely Wrong' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Every joint practice announced for 2025 training camp, including Patriots
Every joint practice announced for 2025 training camp, including Patriots NFL training camp is a little over a month away, and now, we have a full list of every scheduled joint practice for all 32 teams, including the New England Patriots. There will be two joint practices for the Patriots this year. The first practice will take place on August 6 in Foxborough against the visiting Washington Commanders. On August 13, they will head on the road to Eagan to face the Minnesota Vikings. These joint practices will give the Patriots a chance to go up against stellar competition before the regular season. The Commanders and Vikings were both playoff contenders last season, with Washington advancing all the way to the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams will provide massive tests for the Patriots' defense. The Commanders have one of the great young quarterbacks in the league in Jayden Daniels, and the Vikings have one of the league's top receiving corps with the duo of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The Patriots are officially slated to report to training camp on July 22, and the first actual training camp practice will be held on the grass fields behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, July 23. Gates for the practices are slated to open at 9:15 a.m. ET with practice starting at approximately 10:15 a.m. ET. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Top 5 Biggest Sports Teams Purchases, Including Lakers Historic $10 Billion
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the sports world when it was announced that the Buss Family is set to sell their majority ownership of the franchise to Mark Walter. Walter previously had a minor ownership stake, but will now take control of the team. Read more: Buss Family Agrees to Sell Majority Ownership of Lakers to Dodgers Owner What is even more shocking about the sale is that Walter purchased the majority stake for a record-breaking $10 billion. That said, here are the top five sales in sports team history, including the mind-boggling Lakers acquisition. 5. Phoenix Suns and Mercury (2023): $4 Billion In 2023, Mat Ishiba acquired the Phoenix Suns and Mercury in a joint sale for $4 billion, which was the highest NBA team sold at the time. Ishiba acquired both teams from Robert Sarve. 4. Denver Broncos (2022): $4.65 Billion Back in 2022, the Denver Broncos were sold by the Pat Bowlen Trust to the Walton-Peenner Family, who famously own the massive chain, Walmart. Pat Bowlen passed away three years previously, leading to the sale of the historic franchise. 3. Washington Commanders (2023): $6.05 Billion HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jeanie Buss speaks during a ceremony unveiling and permanently placing Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre on March 15, 2023 in Hollywood, California.... HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jeanie Buss speaks during a ceremony unveiling and permanently placing Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre on March 15, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Buss made her first comments about the Lakers drafting Bronny James. More Photo byMore news: Lakers Sell Valuation Breaks Record in Sports at $10 Billion After a bevy of controversies surrounding former owner Dan Snyder, he sold the Washington Commanders team to Josh Harris. Harris is part of the ownership group that also owns the Philadelphia 76ers. The purchase of the Commanders was followed by the franchise completely turning things around, acquiring star rookie Jayden Daniels, and the team making it all the way to the NFC Championship Game. 2. Boston Celtics (2025): $6.1 Billion The Boston Celtics surpassed the acquisition of the Commanders, bringing in a then-historic $6.1 billion sale. The Grousbeck Family chose to sell the franchise to William Chisholm, who is the co-founder of the Symphony Technology Group. Wyc Grousbeck will remain the governor of the team through the 2027-28 season, and the conclusion of that season will then move to Chisholm. 1. Los Angeles Lakers (2025): $10 Billion Passing the Celtics in yet another record, the Lakers now have the biggest sale in sports history. As mentioned above, Walter acquired majority ownership of the team from the Buss Family, securing the record for the biggest sale in sports history. The Lakers could engage in some sweeping changes, but Jeanie Buss will remain the governor of the team for now. There are no details yet regarding if and when she plans to give up control of the team. For more on the Lakers, head to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
PFF Places Eagles No. 1 In Latest Rankings At Key Position
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Eagles star receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are widely regarded as a top pass-catching duo in the NFL, and Pro Football Focus has echoed the sentiment. PFF recently ranked their top receiving corps heading into the 2025 season and have Philadelphia's unit ranked No.1: "The Eagles earned a team 79.1 PFF receiving grade last season and boast the No. 1 (A.J. Brown) and No. 17 (DeVonta Smith) receivers in PFF's top 32 wide receiver rankings, as well as the No. 2 running back (Saquon Barkley) and No. 8 tight end (Dallas Goedert). Throw in Jahan Dotson as an ideal No. 3 receiver, and you've got a group that has a strong case for being the best in the league." Ranking all 32 Receiving Corps in the NFL 📊 — PFF (@PFF) June 18, 2025 A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a touchdown is scored during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in... A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a touchdown is scored during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More Photo byDon't be misled by last year's statistics — A.J. Brown is still among the NFL's elite. Despite missing four games in 2024, Brown posted over 1,000 receiving yards for the third consecutive season, averaging 83.0 yards per game (fifth-best in the league). His overall production took a slight dip as the offense leaned heavily on Saquon Barkley, but Brown remained Jalen Hurts' most trusted target in high-leverage moments, particularly on third and fourth down. Brown's explosiveness didn't go anywhere either. He averaged 16.1 yards per reception last season, ranking second among all wideouts with at least 80 targets, trailing only Detroit's Jameson Williams. DeVonta Smith's precise route-running and dependable hands allow him to thrive in any alignment. In 2024, the Slim Reaper nearly doubled his slot snaps and still delivered big-time performances, becoming the Eagles' all-time leader in postseason receiving yards (595) before turning 27 years old. Although he missed four games and played in a passing offense that ranked 29th, Smith still hauled in 68 catches for 833 yards and eight touchdowns. If he can stay healthy, Smith's first Pro Bowl nod should be well within reach. If you like GREAT WR play, watch this Super Bowl champion go to work 🏆🦅@DeVontaSmith_6 | @Eagles — NFL (@NFL) May 22, 2025 Pro Football Focus also factored running backs and tight ends into the equation. Saquon Barkley caught 33 passes last season, and Dallas Goedert led the Eagles in receiving yards during the playoffs. WR3 Jahan Dotson, a former first-round pick in 2022, is expected to have a larger role next season. In totality, it's easy to see why the Eagles were ranked so highly. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, Emeka Egbuka), Cincinnati Bengals (Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, Mike Gesicki), Detroit Lions (Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs), and Minnesota Vikings (Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones) rounded out PFF's top five.
