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The Tennessee Titans had to abruptly say goodbye to offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles last offseason after a sudden retirement. Now back in the league after signing with the Dallas Cowboys, reports are emerging about why he stepped away in the first place.
Per Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr., Charles retired prior to the regular season in order to address his mental health. The Cowboys recently hosted Charles for a workout before signing him to a one-year, $1.17 million deal.
"Charles was slated to start at guard for the Titans last season before retiring in training camp," Hill Jr. wrote on X. "I was told he retired for mental health reasons. He is better and wanted back in the league at age 25. The Cowboys are giving him that opportunity."
Charles has started 18 of 35 career games during his time in the NFL. He was originally a fourth-round pick by Washington in the 2020 NFL Draft after winning a National Championship at LSU alongside Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and more. After being drafted, he signed a four-year, $4.09 million contract with Washington where he played 1,118 career offensive snaps along with 108 snaps on special teams.
He arrived to Tennessee in March 2024 on a one-year, $1.5 million deal and told the media he was excited for the opportunity. However, Charles never played a single game in a Titans uniform.
"It was amazing, especially playing with Washington for four years," Charles told Titans reporters last offseason. "I played with Brandon Scherff and Morgan Moses, a lot of his guys he had in Washington. And I even talked to them like, 'I'm gonna go over there with Bill (Callahan).' So it's been a blessing just to be here, get the opportunity to work and get better with my teammates."
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Just when it seemed everything was going right for Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback caught an unlucky break on Wednesday. The 23-year-old QB was sidelined during Wednesday's joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering an oblique injury. Per Kelsey Russo of the team website, the 2025 fifth-round pick won't practice Thursday and is considered day-to-day. He is deemed unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Before Wednesday's practice, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed rookie QB Dillon Gabriel will start against Philadelphia as long as he's healthy enough to play. The 2025 third-rounder missed Cleveland's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers because of a hamstring issue. However, Stefanski previously said Sanders would get more reps this week after a solid preseason debut. The former Colorado Buffaloes star received the start in the 30-10 win over Carolina, going 14-of-23 passing for 138 yards and two touchdown passes. Not playing against Philadelphia could disrupt Sanders' momentum. More importantly, it may eliminate another opportunity for him to overtake Gabriel in Cleveland's four-way QB competition. Sanders is listed as the Browns QB4 behind Gabriel, Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco on the team's unofficial depth chart. Despite questions about Gabriel's size (5-foot-11, 205 pounds), the coaching staff seems to favor him over Sanders. Earlier this offseason, Gabriel's processing speed reportedly impressed Browns coaches, giving him an edge over Sanders. The former Oregon Ducks star also received reps with the first-team offense during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, while his fellow rookie didn't. If Gabriel plays well against the Eagles, that would continue to affirm the coaching staff's confidence in the 24-year-old QB. Neither Sanders nor Gabriel is expected to be the Week 1 starter for the Browns. It's likely going to be Flacco, who helped Cleveland make the playoffs in 2023 when he went 4-1 during a late-season stretch. Still, another solid preseason showing could help Sanders position himself to replace 40-year-old Flacco in the future. With the setback, it may take more time to climb the depth chart.
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Former UFC featherweight champion and current lightweight contender Max Holloway does not usually open up about his deeply personal life. While it is well documented that the MMA superstar had a rough upbringing in Waianae, HI, and is not one to hide his past, his current life is mostly kept private. What he shows to the world through his YouTube vlogs and Instagram posts shares an image of a happy family that consists of his wife, Alessa Quizon Holloway, and his son, Rush Holloway. Today, however, Holloway shared some deeply personal news of his family resolving a grueling five-year custody battle over his son, Rush Holloway, against Kaimana Pa'aluhi, Rush's biological mother and Max's ex-wife. The family also shared the emotional moment his wife, Alessa Quizon, legally became Rush’s mother. The former featherweight champion shared the news in a heartfelt Instagram post, revealing the family’s journey through adversity and the joy of finally closing what he claims was a painful chapter in their lives. The Hawaiian fighter, known for his resilience and skill in the cage, compared the legal struggle to his toughest bouts. “Usually I don’t share much about my personal life, but this I want to share,” Holloway wrote. “I just won the hardest fight of my life. It’s been 5 years of dealing with custody battles, and now we finally get to close that difficult chapter.” The Holloway family’s journey has been marked by public moments of tenderness, from Rush comforting his father after a loss to Dustin Poirier in 2019 to celebrating wins together cageside. Holloway’s caption paid tribute to his son’s strength, which read, “I thank my son for being brave and strong through it all. Thank you God. It’s a big win for the Holloways. But more importantly, Rush finally got to choose and keep the mom that he deserves.” The adoption not only solidified their legal ties but also affirmed the deep emotional connection Rush shares with his now-legal mother, Alessa. In Alessa’s Instagram post of the news, she shared her perspective on the family’s triumph. “You never deserved to be neglected and have to pick up those broken pieces on your own,” Alessa wrote, addressing Rush directly. “You never deserved to be heartbroken. You never deserved that kind of love. That’s why I promise to always be there for you.” The couple implied through their respective social media captions that Holloway’s ex-wife and Rush’s biological birth-mother, Kaimana Pa'aluhi, allegedly caused Rush emotional stress through neglect. Pa'aluhi, however, reportedly took to social media to defend herself (Source: @UFCShosh on X) "You may believe you've won. But who truly won here?" she wrote. "Not me. Not you. And certainly not our son." Custody details remain private, as neither Alessa nor Max has addressed the specifics of this case. What is certain, however, is that the Holloway family is glad to put this case to rest.
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