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A half-decade after he retired, New York Giants legend Eli Manning may return to the franchise with his latest move to gain an ownership stake.
Bloomberg reports that Manning is putting together a group of investors to bid for a part of the Giants. In February 2025, the Mara and Tisch families began exploring the sale of a minority, non-controlling stake in the Giants.
According to the report, Manning has spoken to several individual investors about it. These investors included fellow retired NFL players.
We will have to see if it works out for Manning. He is a legend of the team, but becoming an owner is a different ballgame. If it does, he would join the man he beat in two Super Bowls, Tom Brady, as a former player-turned-owner.
Brady is a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. He is also the lead color commentator for Fox’s NFL broadcasts simultaneously. Manning has the ManningCast, which he does with his brother Peyton, for ESPN.
Eli Manning’s Giants career
Manning was the Giants quarterback for 16 seasons. He was drafted first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft in a class that included Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers.
After taking the reins from Kurt Warner, Manning didn’t look back for over a decade as the starter. He didn’t miss a game until 2017 when he was benched for a game in favor of Geno Smith.
He won his second Super Bowl during the 2011 season. However, in the last years of his career, he only made the playoffs once (in 2016). The Giants had a quick first-round exit after playing the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round.
Manning retired after the 2019 season. During the offseason leading up to the regular season, the Giants drafted who they thought was going to be Manning’s successor, Daniel Jones.
However, Jones would only last about six seasons with the team. They finally moved on from him during the 2024 NFL season. He is now with the Indianapolis Colts.
The Giants recently drafted another quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Jaxson Dart, who went to Manning’s alma mater, Ole Miss.
A year after his retirement, Manning was inducted into the Giants’ Ring of Honor. He was also eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame in 2025, missing out in his first year of eligibility.
He still holds the franchise records for most yards and touchdowns in a career. Manning won two Super Bowls with them against the New England Patriots.
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But for younger players or those fighting for roster spots, there are no days off and no margin for error. On this topic, here are five Commanders players who oozed superstar swagger on a fascinating second day of Washington's training camp. Commanders players who oozed superstar swagger on Day 2 of camp Ja'Corey Brooks - Commanders WR There is still no Terry McLaurin at training camp as the Washington Commanders continue to negotiate with his representatives over a new deal. Hopefully, it won't be too much longer before something gets rubber-stamped, but there's just no telling for sure. Until McLaurin is ready (or willing) to take his place on the practice field among his teammates, others will get the chance to shine. And one unheralded wideout is staking a strong claim for involvement over the first two days of camp. The fact that undrafted free agent Ja'Corey Brooks makes this list for the second-straight day is a testament to his phenomenal early contribution. He reportedly got plenty of work with the first-string offense on Day 2, according to those in attendance. Some impressive catches and another touchdown during team drills indicate he took full advantage. This is the best possible start from Brooks. He possesses some useful traits, despite not hearing his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft. Making noise in the receiver room will be challenging upon further examination of the available options. Even so, he's giving himself a fighting chance. Brooks is setting the tone and getting noticed. Everyone else must follow suit. Trey Amos - Commanders CB The Washington Commanders are looking strong at the cornerback position heading into the offseason. Adam Peters added two new faces to the squad, which bolstered a unit that already had Marshon Lattimore and Mike Sainristil. One of those was second-round pick Trey Amos, who is off to a good start at training camp. Amos had to wait longer than anticipated to hear his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Ole Miss standout had a first-round grade according to most analysts, but a back issue that came up during his medical assessments caused him to slide to No. 61 overall. That gave Amos some extra motivation to silence his doubters. The Commanders are giving him all he can handle early, and the defensive back is passing every test with flying colors so far. The Commanders are placing Amos as the starting option on the boundary opposite Lattimore. Veteran free-agent signing Jonathan Jones is also getting work with the first-string unit, but defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. is challenging the rookie to cement his status as a core part of the team's plans in 2025. Amos looks comfortable, aggressive, and ready to make an impression. If the same trend continues throughout camp, he'll have a big role in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Javon Kinlaw - Commanders DL Much has been made about the financial commitment given to Javon Kinlaw this offseason. The formidable defensive lineman hasn't reached the heights expected of a No. 14 overall selection just yet, but the Commanders believe there remains some untapped potential for Dan Quinn and Joe Whitt Jr. to unlock. The Commanders placed a hefty wager on this scenario coming to fruition. Adam Peters, who was part of the brain trust in San Francisco that drafted Kinlaw, gave him a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. That was classed as a massive overpay, but the South Carolina product is working tirelessly to repay this faith. Kinlaw showed up to training camp looking a lot leaner. He's ready to fill the void left by Jonathan Allen, and there's a lot to like about his frame and explosiveness so far. It's early days, but fans should be encouraged by the way Kinlaw is applying himself. The Commanders want to move him around the line of scrimmage to exploit mismatches. Trimming down slightly and adding some extra muscle mass could be the spark that ignites him to much greater fortunes. The veteran has heard all the criticism, and he doesn't care. Kinlaw's confident in his abilities. He also knows that the Commanders have complete faith, which cannot be overstated. Mike Sainristil - Commanders CB While the focus has primarily centered on the new cornerback additions and the return to health of Marshon Lattimore, the Washington Commanders have a superstar in waiting who could become a genuine X-factor in 2025. Mike Sainristil already looks like a significant steal at No. 50 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. The feisty cornerback initially started in the nickel but was forced into a boundary role when others didn't meet their billing. Most thought this would be challenging for the rookie, but he thrived. Now that the Commanders have Lattimore at full health, coupled with Trey Amos and Jonathan Jones on the outside, it should allow Sainristil to do what he does best. That, of course, is impacting proceedings from the slot. Those in attendance got the chance to see that in full effect on the second day of training camp. Sainristil went back into the nickel and immediately shone, breaking up two passes and picking up exactly where he left off. The Commanders have the luxury of moving Sainristil around, but the nickel is where he specializes. He's a willing contributor against the run, an explosive blitzer, and more than holds his own in coverage. And with a full year of NFL experience under his belt, the sky's the limit this time around. Jayden Daniels - Commanders QB It wasn't going to be long before Jayden Daniels made this list. But it's nothing more than the quarterback deserves after a clinical display on Day 2 of training camp, according to those watching from the sidelines. Daniels is a franchise-caliber presence. His extraordinary rookie surge took the league by storm and left Adam Peters urgently trying to build around the signal-caller in pursuit of maximizing his rookie contract. With an improved supporting cast, expectations have gone through the roof in Year 2 of his professional career. The former LSU standout is not settling. Daniels' fierce desire to be the best and his exceptional work ethic are driving him on. Teammates are coming along for the ride, which is only going to serve the Commanders well as they look to cement their status as a legitimate long-term contender. The level of comfort Daniels displays is outstanding. He's composed under center, knows the schematic demands fully, and trusts the offensive line in front of him. Two nice touchdown passes during scrimmages only lent additional weight to these claims. Everyone knows what Daniels can do. The Commanders will only go as far as the Heisman Trophy winner takes them this season and into the future. It's a responsibility he's taking seriously, even without his primary pass-catcher to depend upon right now. More Commanders news and analysis
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan leaves behind a complicated legacy
On Thursday, wrestling icon Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea died at the age of 71. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the company said in a statement. "One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s... WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans." Hogan was the first true superstar to emerge in the wrestling industry, capturing a casual audience worldwide and bringing new eyes to the sport. He was an unbelievable draw, both as a baby face and as a heel. From his time as an All-American hero to leading the New World Order and teaming with Randy Savage as part of the "Mega Powers," he has been a staple of the scene for decades. Who can forget his WrestleMania III moment, where he defied the laws of physics to body-slam a 520-pound Andre the Giant? Or, more recently, his match with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at WrestleMania 18? His last appearance on WWE RAW on Jan. 6 saw him booed throughout, highlighting the rocky legacy Hogan leaves behind. Hogan's universal popularity has plummeted in recent years, primarily due to a racism scandal that led to his removal from the Wrestling Hall of Fame, only to be reinstated in 2018. Nevertheless, the damage had been done. Hogan's outdated and unwelcome outlook on specific aspects of life derailed the final stanza of a legendary career. Still, there's no denying that without Hogan, the wrestling we know and love today wouldn't exist. There wouldn't be WWE on the world's largest streaming platform, or All Elite Wrestling, which is developing into one of the most successful challenger brands. Instead, there would be smaller, more localized promotions, all competing for a sliver of television time. Hogan popularized the sport by bridging the gap between the wrestling ring and Hollywood. During his time in the spotlight, Hogan appeared in movies such as "Rocky III," "No Holds Barred" and "Suburban Commando," all of which helped bring his larger-than-life persona to a new audience. It's no surprise, then, that The Rock, John Cena and Dave Bautista have all made similar jumps in recent years. Hogan leaves behind an everlasting imprint on the wrestling world. Unfortunately, it comes with multiple asterisks; however, that doesn't change what he achieved as the first global wrestling star.
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