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‘I Woke Up in Shame’: Cris Carter Reveals His Scathing Text to Pro Football HoF President After Bill Belichick’s Snub

The NFL community is still trying to gather its bearings after the shocking announcement that Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. For a coach who won eight Super Bowls as a head coach and assistant, it is a stunning turn of events.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 3

Cris Carter drops cryptic tease about Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub

Former NFL wide receiver Cris Carter is making a bold statement after it was revealed that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn’t making this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / The SportsRush / January 27

Steelers News: Cris Carter Approves Mike McCarthy Hiring, Urges Pittsburgh To Trade For Malik Willis

Mike McCarthy was recently hired to become the fourth head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. It’s a great story for the Pittsburgh-native who once worked as a toll collector on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Cris Carter made a brutal mistake with his Sam Darnold post

Sam Darnold is headed to the Super Bowl … but he still can’t get Cris Carter to spell his name right. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback Darnold led the team to victory in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

New York Giants News / The SportsRush / January 21

'It Would Pay Dividends Immediately': Cris Carter Welcomes John Harbaugh’s Move to New York Giants

After four years of dwindling results, the New York Giants weren’t willing to wait until the offseason to fire their head coach, Brian Daboll, so they fired him in Week 10.

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / January 20

Vikings News: Cris Carter Feels Bad for Minnesota Watching Drake Maye and Caleb Williams’ Breakout Seasons

Most people probably did not notice, given they were eliminated at 4-8, but the Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season on a five-game winning streak to salvage a 9-8 record… quietly.

NFL News / The SportsRush / January 13

'They Don’t Have the Fan Support': Cris Carter Explains Why John Harbaugh Should Avoid the Dolphins Job

John Harbaugh is by far the hottest coaching name on the open market. He has completed an official interview with the Atlanta Falcons, had an informal meeting with the New York Giants, and fielded phone calls from the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and the Arizona Cardinals.

Seattle Seahawks News / The SportsRush / January 6

Cris Carter Believes Sam Darnold’s Vikings Playoffs Failure Makes Seahawks Super Bowl Favorites

As hard as it may be to believe, Sam Darnold has now gone 14-3 in back-to-back regular seasons. But people are still casting doubts on him and whether he will crumble under the playoff pressure, as he did last year under similar circumstances.

Miami Dolphins News / The SportsRush / December 23

Cris Carter: 'Everything Brian Flores Said About Tua Tagovailoa Is True'

Despite paying Tua Tagovailoa over $50 million a year to be their quarterback, the Miami Dolphins have decided to stop doing that for the final three weeks of the 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Exclusive: Cris Carter drops bombshell revelation on Justin Jefferson’s true feelings about J.J. McCarthy

Cris Carter knows that the chemistry between J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson is a work in progress. McCarthy and Jefferson have struggled to be on the same page all season long as the young quarterback goes through his first season as the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Philadelphia Eagles News / The SportsRush / December 20

Cris Carter Explains Why the Eagles Should Trade A.J. Brown This Offseason

On paper, the Philadelphia Eagles should be pretty happy with their current position. They are still the reigning champions, and with a pair of matchups against the Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills being the only ones left on their schedule, they are perfectly poised to capture yet another 10+ win season and an NFC East banner.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 16

Cris Carter Adds to Travis Kelce Retirement Conversation

The 2025 campaign hasn't gone the way the Kansas City Chiefs expected. Their quarterback goes down to a season-ending ACL injury, and they won't be featured in the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 15

NFL Hall of Famer strongly doubts Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl chances

Media pundits across the NFL reacted strongly to the Buffalo Bills’ comeback win over the New England Patriots, with many of them declaring the Bills as a Super Bowl favorite.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 15

Vikings legend Cris Carter still isn't a J.J. McCarthy believer

Vikings legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter has not held back his skepticism around J.J. McCarthy at times this season. And even after the best game of the young quarterback's career on Sunday night, Carter still doesn't sound like a believer.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 11

Hall of Famer Cris Carter discusses Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. slow start and gives advice

GLENDALE – It’s no secret that Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has had a rocky start to his NFL career. The 2024 fourth overall pick was seen as a can’t miss prospect that will dominate once he touches an NFL field.

Minnesota Vikings News / The SportsRush / November 25

'Kevin O’Connell Is Scared to Death': Cris Carter Believes J.J. McCarthy’s Failures Are Making His HC Anxious

It was another week and another plumb awful showing from embattled Minnesota Vikings second-year QB J.J. McCarthy in a 23-6 Week 12 loss on Sunday. It might not even have been his worst outing yet, and that’s saying something.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 19

McCarthy's QB coach apologizes to Cris Carter for disrespectful tweet

We've reached the part of the 2025 Vikings season where their struggling young quarterback's longtime personal coach is apologizing to one of the franchise's all-time greats for calling him a clown on social media.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 18

J.J. McCarthy's QB coach has fiery response to criticism from Cris Carter

J.J. McCarthy was 16 of 32 for 150 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions on Sunday against the Bears. It was an up-and-down performance, but a 10-play, 95-yard touchdown drive with four minutes left in the fourth quarter gave Minnesota a 17-16 lead.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 18

Cris Carter says the game will either slow down or J.J. McCarthy 'won't be that good'

Through five games, J.J. McCarthy is reminding Vikings fans more of Christian Ponder than Daunte Culpepper. Vikings Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter knows a thing or two about Culpepper since he played with him in the early 2000s, his opinion of the current QB situation is one worth hearing.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Vikings' Cris Carter Facing Backlash on Sunday

The legitimacy of Minnesota Vikings Hall of Famer Cris Carter's greatness has come into question. In response to Chad Johnson challenging Travis Hunter one-on-one, Carter argued that Johnson is looking back more glowingly on his career than what's actually on tape.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / June 23

Vikings legend Cris Carter surprises local teacher with visit, signed jersey

The Vikings surprised a local fan and teacher with the visit of a lifetime. Alyssa Van Klei, a teacher at 916 Mahtomedi Academy who uses sports as a tool in classroom, was surprised by the team and Vikings legend Cris Carter.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / February 20

Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter Believes Bengals Will Break Norms to Keep Stars

Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter thinks a pair of his brethren on the Bengals will get their deals from the team. He discussed the need for Cincinnati to break precedent and guarantee money into the second season on new contracts for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in an Up & Adams appearance.

Philadelphia Eagles News / The Spun / January 15, 2025

NFL Hall Of Famer Refuses To Attend Games In Philadelphia

Don't count on seeing Cris Carter at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend. Carter began his Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles before catching 110 touchdowns over 12 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2023

Chris Olave names his Mount Rushmore of Ohio State wide receivers

College football fans often debate which universities generate the best professionals at a certain position, and with the number of gifted receivers Ohio State has produced, the school has a strong case for the title of WRU. One of those elite receivers recently name his Mount Rushmore of OSU receivers.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 19, 2022

Watch: Ohio State's Harrison Jr. makes ridiculous one-handed catch

Watch: Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. makes ridiculous one-handed catch, still draws pass interference call

On Harrison's first catch of the day, he made a one-handed grab off a back-shoulder pass from QB C.J. Stroud while being interfered with by Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks.

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Navy's potent rushing attack sinks No. 20 UCF

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Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2022

Cris Carter had a Hall of Fame career with Minnesota alone

Cris Carter had one of the great careers for a receiver, and a very compelling argument could be made for him having a Hall of Fame career based solely on his time as a Minnesota Vikings.

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