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Conor Killmurray

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Conor Killmurray is a long-suffering fan of New York sports, particularly the Giants and Mets—a potent combination for heartbreak, if you ask him. He graduated from West Chester University with a degree in English and enjoys searching for the most interesting sports stories to write about.

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux has blunt assessment of latest tush push controversy

The New York Giants can't blame their 38-20 Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on poor officiating, but controversy still emerged regarding Sunday's game.

Jets legendary center Nick Mangold passes away at 41

New York Jets legendary offensive lineman Nick Mangold passed away due to complications from kidney disease, the team announced on Sunday. The former All-Pro center was 41 years old.

NFL rookie report cards 2025: Grading every team’s draft class after seven weeks

With seven weeks of the season in the books, Yardbarker NFL writers graded every NFL team’s rookie class based on production, efficiency and long-term promise.

Drake Maye makes Patriots history by breaking this Tom Brady record

Fans of the New England Patriots had to wait just four years before the team found its next franchise quarterback. Not only did they get a franchise QB, but a true successor to Tom Brady.

Brandon Graham considering major move to help struggling Eagles pass rush

The Philadelphia Eagles are searching for a solution to their struggles after losing two games in a row for the first time since 2023. Some of those answers will have to come schematically, but one of those answers might be in asking a legend to come back from retirement. 

2025 NFL trade deadline: One smart move every team should make

With a little more than half the season left, Yardbarker NFL writers pitch a trade each team should make before the deadline.  

Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen and son share special moment before Week 6 game

There are some moments that remind fans and players alike that there's so much more than football. 

Colts suffer pair of bizarre injuries during pregame warmups

Week 6 got off to a strange start for the Colts.

Giants HC Brian Daboll being investigated for Jaxson Dart situation

Overall, this appears to have been an avoidable situation.

The five worst touchdown celebrations that led to fumbles

One of the most egregious mistakes in football is when a player drops the ball before crossing the goal line. In 2025 alone, there have already been two such instances of players celebrating too early before scoring.

Giants make unwanted history in Jaxson Dart's first loss

While the score suggests a fairly hard-fought game, the reality is that the Giants made too many mistakes to overcome. So many mistakes, in fact, that New York made some unfortunate history. 

Colts rookie TE records a career first in blowout Week 5 win

The Indianapolis Colts are the surprise team of the season, and everyone is contributing to their success. While the biggest story has been the resurgence of quarterback Daniel Jones, the Colts are getting key contributions from everyone, including their rookies.

One positive development from each NFL franchise (even the bad teams)

October is National Positive Attitude Month, so this week, Yardbarker's NFL writers assembled to identify one positive development each NFL team has seen so far this season. 

How the 2025 Mets failure stands out in franchise history

The New York Mets are often strangers to success, but they're old friends with disappointment.

Dexter Lawrence's career first helps Giants earn Week 4 win

New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II was conspicuously absent from the highlight reel through the first three weeks of the season. In Week 4, though, Lawrence made one of the best kinds of highlight plays — a big man interception and run.

Steelers backup QB robbed ahead of Week 4 win in Ireland

He has been on injured reserve since Sept. 10 due to a hamstring injury, but still traveled with the team for the NFL's first game in Ireland.

Why these four NFL running backs are off to slow starts

In a league dedicated to stopping the explosive playmaking ability of quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen, the role of the running back has become more critical.

NFL MVPs: Standouts and surprises for all 32 teams ahead of Week 4

Through three weeks of the NFL season, a clear theme has emerged: Some of the league’s biggest names are delivering as expected, but plenty of surprises are shaping the early storylines. 

Jaxson Dart and five other NFL QBs who started sooner than expected

The best laid plans of NFL coaches often go awry, especially when developing rookie quarterbacks.

Eagles D-lineman shows off uncanny speed in walk-off win vs. Rams

There's nothing in football quite like watching a massive lineman run with the ball and on Sunday, football fans were treated to a remarkable big-man run.

Vikings' big offseason addition already making franchise history

The new Vikings cornerback made franchise history on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL knee-jerk reactions: Super Bowl locks, QB chaos and shocking starts across the league

Two weeks into the 2025 NFL season, the takes are getting hotter than a mid-September turf field. Across the league, early results are fueling bold declarations from Yardbarker NFL writers, which are presented to you here.

Chiefs get lucky with Xavier Worthy's injury, but it won't solve all their problems

The Chiefs avoided the worst, but they're not out of the woods.