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Rangers could rival Maple Leafs for blockbuster signing
The New York Rangers have a couple of concerns regarding Artemi Panarin heading into the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. It was confirmed that Panarin, 33, got injured during the second day of the Rangers' camp, without even having played the first game of the season. Head coach Mike Sullivan categorized this injury as "precautionary," without confirming how much time the Russian will miss. The problem is the left winger is about to enter the seventh and final year of his contract with the Blueshirts, and so far, both parties have remained in complete silence. While Panarin told The Athletic that he's "focusing on hockey," there also hasn't been any indication of an offer from the New York team. Currently, there is also another forward with elite player status entering the final year of his contract with his current team: Connor McDavid. The 28-year-old center has so far not extended his deal with the Edmonton Oilers and has been the subject of speculation in recent days. Why it makes sense for the Rangers to wait for Connor McDavid Although recently TSN’s Pierre LeBrun pointed out that the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams interested in signing Connor McDavid, he also said that there are other teams interested, and it wouldn't be crazy for the Rangers to be one of them. The normal thing in a situation like this, which completely conditions the market, is that some teams are waiting for the McDavid situation to be resolved in order to operate normally. Considering that the Rangers' salary cap is already significant, it makes sense that they are waiting with the hope that later on they will have real chances to sign the Oilers' superstar. Historically, the Rangers have been a team that has known how to attract superstars, and it may be that GM Chris Drury is considering a move of this caliber in a season of reinvention.
Exciting Jordan Addison Development Occurs Ahead of Vikings-Steelers
The Minnesota Vikings are fourth-worst in the NFL with 503 passing yards through three weeks, but they've been compromised. Wide receiver Jordan Addison was suspended for the first three games for violating the NFL's Substances of Abuse Policy. The 23-year-old was arrested on suspicion of DUI near Los Angeles International Airport in July 2024 and pleaded no contest to a "wet reckless" charge this past July, which is a misdemeanor offense. The Vikings drafted Addison No. 23 overall out of USC in 2023, and he was productive in his first two seasons. The 5-foot-11-inch, 175-pounder has career totals of 1,786 receiving yards on 133 catches with 19 touchdowns over 32 games. Addison is now done with his suspension, via NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "Suspensions are over for 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and Vikings WR Jordan Addison, who both served three games and are now back with their teams," he reported on Monday. Minnesota will now have its No. 2 receiver back moving forward. Superstar wideout Justin Jefferson leads the team with 12 catches and 200 yards, while the next receiving leader is fellow wideout Josh Nailor with 96 yards. Tight end T.J. Hockenson also has nine receptions for 76 yards. Addison has a better track record than Nailor, who has never topped 414 yards in a season since entering the league in 2022. On the other hand, Hockenson notched 95 catches, 960 yards, and five touchdowns in 2023, but he's a safety blanket underneath and over the middle. Addison can help take the top off of the defense alongside Jefferson, which should open up the Vikings' offense. Vikings Positioned for Success Against Steelers Not only is Minnesota getting Addison back for this Sunday's bout with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it'll face a defense that ranks 23rd in the NFL with 25.7 points allowed per game. The Steelers did hold the New England Patriots' offense to 14 points in last Sunday's win, but they coughed up 32 points to the New York Jets in Week 1 and 31 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is out, but veteran backup Carson Wentz showed he can still play in Sunday's 48-10 trouncing of the Cincinnati Bengals, completing 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. They're now 2-1 ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland, and could go 3-1 if Addison picks up where he left off.
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield drops harsh quote about former coach after win
Quarterback Baker Mayfield was forced to lead a game-winning drive against the New York Jets after a blocked field goal returned for a touchdown took away a chance for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to ice the game at 29-20 with less than two minutes to play. With 1:49 remaining in the fourth quarter, Mayfield engineered a seven-play, 48-yard drive that ended in a successful 36-yard field goal attempt by kicker Chase McLaughlin to give the Buccaneers a 3-0 start with a 29-27 win over the Jets in front of 62,872 fans at Raymond James Stadium. What Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield had to say about former coach Following the game, Mayfield said he felt vindicated by beating New York, especially defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who cut the former first-round pick (after using him as a scout-team defensive lineman) when he was the interim head coach of the Carolina Panthers in 2022. “I loved it," Mayfield said of beating the Jets via Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. "Their D-coordinator (Steve Wilks) was the one who cut me in Carolina. A lot of stuff was personal today. Haason Reddick. Former Jet. A lot of people.” The loss dropped Wilks and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn to 0-3. The Jets fought hard with backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor filling in for Justin Fields, who is still in the concussion protocol from Week 2. Mayfield didn't impress Wilks during his time in Carolina, but he showed the defensive coordinator why he's worthy to be a starter in the league. Mayfield went 19-of-29 passing for 233 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. He added 44 yards rushing on four carries against Wilks' defense.
A surprising Dolphins personnel move from the spring has become an even more curious case thanks to the latest plot twist from Mike McDaniel on Monday
The Miami Dolphins' efforts to revamp their offensive line in 2025 have been a mixed bag thus far. Miami's young left tackle Patrick Paul, has been impressive but imperfect. Center Aaron Brewer, in his second season in the system, has been sensational. But the other three spots have yet to materialize as hoped. Rookie guard Jonah Savaiinaea has struggled in pass protection — twists, stunts, and anchoring have all been inconsistent at best. And then there's the right side of the line. Miami's prized free agent signing, guard James Daniels, lasted three plays in Week 1 before a pec injury landed him on injured reserve. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson fared better than that but not by much. He played nearly all of Miami's opening game against the Colts but landed on injured reserve alongside Daniels ahead of Week 2. Swing tackle Larry Borom has been sturdy enough, whereas the right guard spot has now seen three players take snaps before the end of the team's third game of the season. All of this is before you mention one of Miami's most curious personnel moves of the offseason — which just got another bizarre update from head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday. Veteran offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg continues to show no signs of becoming ready to play The Dolphins could have very easily thrown their hands up from interior offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg and walked away this offseason. Eichenberg, a second-round draft choice by the Dolphins in 2021, was not done many favors by Miami early in his career — pin-balling from left tackle to right tackle and back as a rookie, then inside to left guard before landing at center in his third season in 2023. The final year of his rookie contract in 2024 saw him finally land and stay at a single position. He played 1,036 snaps at right guard. Although, for full disclosure, he ended up platooning the final few games of the season with Isaiah Wynn. He wasn't particularly impactful at any spot despite getting tested at all five positions up front. Miami churned through offensive systems and line coaches early in his career to go with the constant position changes and his own shortcomings, all of which built up to a disappointing draft selection given that the Dolphins traded up for him in 2021. It happens. But then Miami made the surprising decision to bring Eichenberg back for 2025. The selling point was that there was position versatility and experience within Miami's scheme that made him an attractive utility lineman for the Dolphins. All well and good. A decision that was popular at the time? Certainly not. But the logic could at least be argued. Yet it became apparent quickly this summer that something was off with Eichenberg when the team reported for training camp. He was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list when the start of camp rolled around in July. And now, two months later, he appears no closer to a return to action. Mike McDaniel offered an uninspiring update on Eichenberg's status on Monday. “I think what (Eichenberg) is dealing with is of the chronic nature, so as of right now that’s going to take more time. I would say that’s going to take a little more time," said McDaniel when asked if the fifth-year lineman was close to a return. Things happen. It's football. And if someone's body isn't right, there's not much you can do about it. But this one is a kick in the pants — because the Dolphins chose to double down on a one-year contract extension with Eichenberg after four frustrating years, only to see him shelved for at least significant portion of his fifth season. And Miami could have easily gone a different direction for some offensive line depth to lean into some more upside or, alternatively, a better fit for the system. Eichenberg was been lauded for his toughness and his preparation. But neither help the Dolphins from the reserve list. All we know, for now, is that Eichenberg doesn't appear any closer to a return to action. And that means this already curious decision can be filed as a frustrating misstep from the 2025 offseason, even if the chronic injury in question wasn't on their radar when he was re-signed. Hindsight is always 20/20, but a new contract for Eichenberg didn't feel like it was destined to be a successful move when it was first announced anyway. This is simply adding injury to insult. window.addEventListener('message', function (event) {if (event.data.totalpoll event.data.totalpoll.action === 'resizeHeight') {document.querySelector('#totalpoll-iframe-426').height = event.data.totalpoll.value;}}, false);document.querySelector('#totalpoll-iframe-426').contentWindow.postMessage({totalpoll: {action: 'requestHeight'}}, '*');
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