Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson made a choice to put off surgery for a late-season core muscle injury so that he could keep the door open to a return to action in the playoffs and he was able to walk through that door against the Giants in the divisional round, but it wasn’t always clear [more] … [Read more...] about Jeff Stoutland: Lane Johnson playing well through injury no surprise, he’s one of the best ever
Orlando Brown on his future: I want to stay here, but the business is the business
Left tackle Orlando Brown hopes Super Bowl LVII isn’t his final game with the Chiefs, but he acknowledges it could be. He played this season under the franchise tag, making $16.7 million in salary. But Brown made it clear last summer that he wasn’t happy about not getting a long-term extension after the trade from [more] … [Read more...] about Orlando Brown on his future: I want to stay here, but the business is the business
Patrick Mahomes: Ankle is “definitely better” than last week
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes missed time against the Jaguars in the divisional round after suffering an ankle injury, but he returned in the second half and played the entire way in the AFC Championship Game against the Bengals. Mahomes scrambled for a first down late in that game and picked up 15 more yards to [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes: Ankle is “definitely better” than last week
Chris Jones doesn’t expect to win defensive player of the year and doesn’t care
Chris Jones will not attend NFL Honors on Thursday night when the league announces the AP defensive player of year award. The Chiefs defensive lineman has more important things to do. Jones, a finalist along with favorite Nick Bosa and Micah Parsons, won’t be watching as he doesn’t expect to win the award. “Probably not. [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Jones doesn’t expect to win defensive player of the year and doesn’t care
Haason Reddick: I don’t feel I get enough respect as a pass rusher
In 2021, Haason Reddick recorded 11.0 sacks and 18 quarterback hits in 16 games with the Panthers. That was the second consecutive year he’d recorded double-digit sacks for a team that was mediocre at best, as Reddick put up 12.5 with the 2020 Cardinals. Those seasons were good enough for Reddick to sign a three-year, [more] … [Read more...] about Haason Reddick: I don’t feel I get enough respect as a pass rusher