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On Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18, the Players Championship circuit resumes with Events 7 & 8 in Hildesheim. The draw for the opening one of these events has now been confirmed. See for yourself right here!
Many of the top players are missing from the dual in the German city of play. Luke Humphries, Luke Littler, Chris Dobey, Stephen Bunting, Gerwyn Price, Nathan Aspinall, James Wade, Jonny Clayton and Rob Cross all did not register for Players Championship 7 and 8.
During the Players Championship tournaments, you can follow the standings via our live scores!That doesn't mean there isn't any star power though. Among others, the likes of Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Michael Smith, Dave Chisnall, Dimitri van den Bergh, Peter Wright, Raymond van Barneveld and Mike De Decker are all in action. See the draw in full down below!
2025 Players Championship 7
Luke Woodhouse - | - Cor Dekker
Jitse Van der Wal - | - Jeffrey SparidaansMore must-reads:
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Steelers reporter shares big claim about how Aaron Rodgers has looked in training camp
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent the bulk of the spring as an unsigned free agent and, thus, only began officially practicing with Pittsburgh Steelers teammates during the team's three-day mandatory minicamp in June. During a Monday appearance on Pittsburgh radio station 102.5 WDVE, Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette addressed how Rodgers looked during his first few training camp practices with the club. "His release is just astonishing to watch," Dulac said about Rodgers, as shared by Ross McCorkle of Steelers Depot. "Everybody knows about it, and when you see it in person, you see it every day in practice, you just marvel at it. To me, he's the greatest thrower of the football I have ever seen, even at 41 (years old). That flick of that wrist and that ball comes out, it's moving and it is something to see." Rodgers was with the New York Jets when he suffered a torn Achilles four offensive snaps into the 2023 regular-season opener. He was then slowed by a nagging hip issue, injuries to both his knees, a low ankle sprain and a serious hamstring problem as the 2024 Jets went 5-12. According to Pro Football Reference, Rodgers finished last season ranked 28th in the NFL among qualified players with a 48.0 adjusted QBR and 26th with a 43.9 percent passing success rate. That said, he was also eighth with 3,897 passing yards and tied for seventh with 28 passing touchdowns. Rodgers and Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson endured some struggles during training camp sessions last summer before the two allegedly "never saw eye-to-eye" during the season. It sounds like Pittsburgh fans should be encouraged by how Rodgers performed in recent practices. "That guy can get rid of the ball as quick as anybody," Dulac added. "He made three throws in seven-on-seven (drills) the other day that the cumulative total I bet couldn't have exceeded 2.1 seconds. And two of those were for touchdowns." Rodgers wants to finish his career "the right way" and help the Steelers notch at least their first playoff win since January 2017. As of Monday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had Pittsburgh at -150 betting odds to miss the playoffs for the upcoming season.
Green Bay Packers: 2x Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins Reveals True Feelings on Position Change, Contract Rumors
One of the biggest stories surrounding the Green Bay Packers this offseason has been the position change, and following absences, of two-time Pro Bowl left guard Elgton Jenkins. Early in the spring, it was quite clear that Green Bay had no intention of bringing back 2021 second round pick Josh Myers, who had been the Packers’ starting center since he was drafted. He ended up signing a one-year prove-it deal with the New York Jets. With Myers no longer in the fold, many wondered who the Packers would have play center. Zach Tom has long mentioned as a potential option there, as has second-year lineman Jacob Monk. But, to the shock of many, Green Bay opted to move Jenkins, who (as mentioned) is a two-time Pro Bowl left guard, to the position. They also signed Aaron Banks to a four-year $77 million contract to fill the hole left at left guard with Jenkins moving to center. It Was Reported that Green Bay Packers Star Elgton Jenkins Was Holding Out for a Revised Contract After the Packers announced that Jenkins was going to be moving to center while Banks would be entrenched at left guard, there were a series of reports that came out the two-time Pro Bowler was not happy. It was not that he minded the position switch. After all, he played center in college and filled in at the position in 2021 when Myers was out with an injury. Instead, these reports stated that Jenkins was concerned that the position switch would affect his earning capabilities in the NFL after his contract in Green Bay comes to an end. Centers do not make as much money as guards, and it was believed that Jenkins wanted some extra guarantees from the Packers in exchange for making the switch. And when Jenkins did not report to Green Bay for OTA’s and mandatory mini camp, fans began to worry that they had a real contract holdout on their hands. This was assumed to be the case, too, when Jenkins started training camp on the non-football injury list. Green Bay Packers Center Elgton Jenkins Shoots Down Contract Rumors As it turns out, though, none of these reports and rumors were true. Jenkins returned to practice on Tuesday, participating in individual drills only as he ramps up his activity. He had injured his back lifting weights during the offseason, which is why he started camp on the NFI. As for OTA’s, well, he had some family matters to attend to: As Ryan Wood notes, Jenkins spoke the Packers twice this offseason. The first time when they asked him about switching positions, and the second when he told them he would. What is more, per Wood, Jenkins has been planning a move to center for some time now: This is great news for Green Bay, who will be relying on Jenkins as their longest-tenured lineman, again, to lead the group tasked with protecting Jordan Love and opening holes for the run game.
Patterson Calls out Steelers on Monday
Cordarrelle Patterson has been in the NFL since he was drafted 29th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He began his career with the Minnesota Vikings and has made several stops across the league, playing both wide receiver and running back. In 2024, Patterson signed with the Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the sixth team of his career. The 34-year-old spent most of the season as a kick returner but has career totals of 2,875 receiving yards and 2,646 rushing yards. On Monday, Patterson announced he had been released by the Steelers, posting the news himself on his personal X account. He didn’t hide his frustration, noting that the release came on his veteran day off. Patterson saw limited action last season, finishing with 12 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. He also had 32 carries for 135 rushing yards. Pittsburgh made the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the AFC but lost to division rival Baltimore 28-14. Patterson didn’t play a snap in that game. Looking ahead to 2025, the Steelers will feature DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III and Robert Woods as their top three receivers. Jaylen Warren is now the team’s lead running back, with former Iowa standout Kaleb Johnson serving as his backup. The biggest offseason headline in Pittsburgh has been the addition of 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. He has been taking first-team reps ahead of Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. The Steelers will open the 2025 season on the road against the New York Jets on September 7.
What I Saw At Raiders Training Camp: First Day in Pads
HENDERSON, Nev.—Day five of the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 NFL Training Camp finally had the game being played like it should be: in pads! With a great crowd of fans, the Silver and Black were well-prepared for the physicality that defines this great game. As your Las Vegas Raiders Beat Writer On SI, I will share what stood out to me. Please note that I will be commenting on any specific information that could harm the Raiders strategically, should their opponents process it. For that reason, I will, in some cases, speak very generally. The Offense: Every day of this camp, I have told you about Aidan O’Connell’s new look and new release. Today was no exception; however, he played his best. · O’Connell threw with confidence; he sat in the pocket and let plays develop, and he was in command. He has his best day of camp yet, and to do that with pads says a lot. · Now, some will read into that that he isn’t QB1, but he is finding the right ingredients to grow into that role someday. More on O’Connell’s great day as we go on. · I have spoken so much about Geno Smith to Brock Bowers, and today is no exception. · His ball placement was terrific and hit Bowers with perfect strikes. · Speaking of Bowers, who is the second-best player on the field, he made a terrific play on Jeremy Chinn, who is an outstanding player, and got massive separation. · To be fair, with all the press and love Bowers gets and deserves, his speed is UNDERRATED. · Geno had one, and you could argue, two bad passes all day, but as usual, he has dozens on the money. · The second-string offensive line was significantly better today. They struggled with timing yesterday on one particular play, and I didn’t see that today. · Credit coaching and discipline. · If the season started today, TODAY, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and Dont’e Thornton would be your starting WRs. · That is NOT a slam on Jack Bech, it is a pat on the back to Thornton, who is playing very well. · Bech had a terrific red zone TD from Aidan O’Connell today as well. Another great pass by AOC, and a super catch by the rookie. · Rookie Caleb Rogers again keeps stacking plays. Sure, he is a rookie, but he is destined, I would suspect, in 2026 to be a starter, and the skill set is evident. · I like how the rookie works on preparation, is consistent, competes, and doesn’t repeat mistakes. · One of the most interesting plays today was with Geno Smith at QB and Phillip Dorsett at WR. Jaylon Smith was in coverage, and let me make this CLEAR: Smith had perfect coverage. Geno Smith threaded a needle and completed a pass to Dorsett. I felt bad for Smith, but that is what happens when your quarterback is a top-15 type guy. · Geno can make plays that aren’t there. · I have sung the praises of Ashton Jeanty, and deservedly so. · With that established, I know that I am shocked at his ability to catch the football as a receiver, and I know that he is even better than the Raiders thought he would be. · He is going to be very dangerous this season. Defense just can’t count on his running; now they have to fear him as a receiver. He will eat early, but once teams have to account for him, Jakobi Meyers, and Brock Bowers owe him a Prime Rib Dinner at Lawry’s. · There was one play, and I could write about 10, but one in particular in which Jeanty took off on a route, and beat Amari Gainer so bad, that the young LB grabbed his shirt and Jeanty drug him down the field on his route. · It was an obvious penalty that saved a TD, but it was also a statement by the young RB. · Speaking of a young RB making a statement, Dylan Laube had a good day today. He made a move on Michael Barrett and was gone. · It hasn’t been since last training camp that Laube turned the Jets on, but he did today, and I am certain Air Traffic Control at McCarran International Airport. I forgot how fast he was. · I know I have talked about him a lot, but another example of Dont’e Thornton. Geno Smith hit his hands with a perfect strike in congestion that he dropped. However, the rookie on the next play grabbed a grand ball. · He doesn’t repeat mistakes, which is big for a young pup trying to become a Dawg. · To me, the story of the day was that the offense won this practice. Defense wasn’t bad, but this offense is not what we are used to here in the desert. They didn’t look mediocre today. The Defense: · Maxx Crosby is a cyborg. · He plays the game at a level that only the elite Hall of Famers do, and enjoy while you have him, Raider Nation. He is a Michael Jordan, a Kobe Bryant; there will never be another Crosby. · DT Keondre Coburn is a young DT who you can see some little flashes from. Not big things, but little flashes, and he has to do more. But you can see why he is here. · Decamerion Richardson continues to stack good days. He got a beautiful pick off of Geno Smith in the red zone today. · Was he perfect? Of course not, but he is playing like a CB1, and that is encouraging. · Darien Porter, the rookie CB, did a lot of good today. He dropped an INT that he simply should have had. It is plays like that that separate the young guys from vets, and I know he would love to have that back. · I thought DT Tank Booker looked the best today that he has looked. He is a rook, so don’t run with that and assume he’s a starter; he isn’t right now, but it was his best day, and he deserves some respect. · Germaine Pratt made his presence known today for the first time. I was impressed with his quick thinking and was mildly shocked by his reflexes. · Tommy “Freaking” Eichenberg continues to get some reps with the one. Not all, but “Freaking” is pushing and putting some good reps on tape. · The confidence of Malcolm Koonce is very evident. He is playing well and feels well. He has NEVER been arrogant. · But an absence of arrogance doesn’t mean a lack of confidence, so it is great to see him playing to the standard of his pre-injury. · It is no secret that I like the skill set of S Tre Taylor. Today, in passing situations, I thought he looked terrific. · It was the first time in this camp he has stood out, and what a way to do it, on the first day of pads. · Jeremy Chinn does so much well, but today he went up for the ball and “High Pointed” it. · If you are unfamiliar with that term, it is when the ball is in the air, whoever can get it at the highest point, is the one who usually has success. · It is no secret I am a buyer on Chinn, but I had zero clue that he had the leaping ability like that. · Speaking of athletics, LB Jaylon Smith looked like he was running forward today while backpedaling. He flipped his hips and started going backwards and didn’t lose a step. It was impressive. · It has been a long time waiting for this, but S Chris Smith was giving maximum effort today. I loved him coming out of UGA, but today he looked like that guy. · This Jamal Adams as LB experiment is shaping up to make Pete Carroll look smart. · He is without a doubt the best coverage linebacker on the Silver and Black roster, and while NO ONE can cover Brock Bowers from the LB spot, and I mean no one in the NFL, Adams made him work for it. · Every single day, Adams has impressed, in what is shaping up to be a better LB room on the field than it looked on paper. · Twice today, Adams had a WOWZA-type play. A play that superstars make, and while not perfect, he is imposing. The Intangibles: · The offense had two penalties today, the defense had two, and there was one on special teams. · Approximately 1,400 of the Raider Nation faithful were at camp today. It is free, and I highly recommend that you all try to make it out. · Zach Longenecker is the head groundskeeper for the Raiders. He is not good at his job; he is phenomenal, and what he does in this field, in the desert, is nothing short of a Maxx Crosby effort. · The only thing that is a knock on Longenecker is that he is a Nittany Lion. Boo….Go Green! We'd appreciate it if you would follow us on X @HondoCarpenter and IG @HondoSr , and let’s talk about the Silver and Black’s training camp and the emerging offense.
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