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Tommy Fradenburg

Tommy Fradenburg is a freelance writer and an alumni of UNC Chapel Hill currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He religiously follows his favorite teams The New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys (yes, he knows) as well as his alma mater the Tar Heels and West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League. See more of his work on Twitter @tommyfradenburg.

One stat shows Green Bay still owns the Bears

No stat illustrates the dominance of the Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears on Sunday than this one on the teams' offensive lines.

Watch: Hayden Hurst sends historic football into the stands

Bryce Young may not be thrilled with his tight end after what the latter did with the ball the quarterback threw for his first career touchdown pass.

Sam Howell's top target good to go for season opener

The Washington Commanders announced on Friday that Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin is active for their Week 1 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.

Mack Brown rips NCAA after eligibility ruling on star wide receiver

The NCAA on Thursday ruled promising wide receiver Tez Walker ineligible for the season, a ruling that left North Carolina head coach Mack Brown aghast.

Lions first-round RB sets lofty goal for rookie season

If the plan in Detroit works, there's plenty of reason to believe Gibbs can reach his goals, even if only one running back in the NFL reached those heights in 2022.

Is Dabo's dynasty at Clemson done?

A late season stumble in 2022 carried over into the start of 2023 for Clemson football. Is this the beginning of the end for head coach Dabo Swinney.

Tight end's massive contract underscores real priorities in NFL

When the Minnesota Vikings signed tight end T.J. Hockenson to a four-year deal with an average annual value of $17.125 million, they not only reset the market for the position but also confirmed the top priority in today's NFL.

Fabulous or flop? Gauging the chances of success for each first-round QB

All three quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft — Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson — were named Week 1 starters.  Let's gauge the chance of each rookie having a successful 2023, with emphasis on his team's offensive line, skill-position players and schedule.

Trey Lance gets fresh start after disappointment with 49ers

One team's trash is another's treasure. This trade works out well for both Lance and his new squad.

Watch: Cowboys WR roasts diminutive Deuce Vaughn

In the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys assistant director of college scouting Chris Vaughn had the pleasure drafting his son, Deuce. But neither early success nor a father who works for the team can save a rookie from a little hazing, as Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reminded Deuce via his Instagram story. 

Watch: Pete Carroll makes bold claim about infamous Super Bowl call

The Seahawks decided not to give the ball to Lynch and opted to pass, which infamously got intercepted. Carroll spoke out about the consequences of that interception.

Seahawks first-round pick to undergo surgery

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba suffered a broken bone in his wrist that needs surgery to repair.

Watch: Christian Pulisic buries wonder strike in Serie A debut

Christian Pulisic's time with his new club AC Milan got off to a raucous start, with fans swarming "Captain America" outside of the airport when he arrived. 

Let the kids play: Why the first-round QBs should start Week 1

In the modern NFL, quarterbacks taken in the first round of the draft are generally expected to be one thing: an immediate franchise savior. Is the best path to that outcome to toss the rookies into the action or let them watch from the sidelines?

Justin Tucker proves that kickers can fight too

Kickers are football players too. This is an idea Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has championed for years. In a joint practice with the Commanders, Tucker backed this talk up with action as scuffle broke out in front of him.

Another Pro Bowl RB joins AFC East

After spending just over two months on the free agent market, four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook is signing with the New York Jets, per NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Watch: Lions Pro Bowler lists all 16 WRs drafted before him

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who followed up a solid rookie season in 2021 with his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2022, will never forget his NFL Draft experience.

UNC Preseason All-ACC WR's eligibility in jeopardy

Devontez Walker, who played two seasons at Kent State before transferring to UNC, was initially informed he'd be able to suit up right away in Chapel Hill until the NCAA reversed course.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton reveals what he's not afraid of

Sean Payton was brought to Denver to revive Russell Wilson's career and raise expectations for the Broncos.

Watch: HBO releases trailer for Bishop Sycamore documentary 'BS High'

The documentary will dive into how a fake program managed to make its way to a nationally televised game against the top-ranked team in the country. 

Is Jared Goff's growth enough to deliver division crown to Lions?

Heading into the third year of the Jared Goff era, the vibes around the Detroit Lions are much different than when he arrived before the 2021 season. Can the Lions live up to the hype?

UNC QB Drake Maye looking for more than ACC POY repeat

University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye took the ACC by storm in 2022, winning conference player of the year as a red-shirt freshman. On Wednesday, he was named ACC Preseason Player of the Year. He could be primed for even more.

Watch: Veteran RB explains why he's interested in Jets

Dalvin Cook rushed for almost 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns last season, yet just over a month before the regular season still finds himself a free agent. This could change soon and he joined Good Morning Football on Friday to explain why he's interested in joining Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho celebrates birthday with huge extension

The Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho added his name to the list of notable athletes signing large contracts this week, inking an eight-year, $78M extension on his 26th birthday.