Nakobe Dean Shows Off Insane Strength In Workout Video

The Philadelphia Eagles are on top of the world right now.

Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean they can rest on their laurels.

If anything, the defending Super Bowl champions will be put to the test every single week this season.

That’s why the fans will be thrilled to know that young LB Nakobe Dean is putting in the work (via Anthony DiBona).

Eagles LB Nakobe Dean’s knee is looking pretty strong during a recent workout.

(: @_DHodges on Instagram) pic.twitter.com/9oeTO8XTWk

— Anthony DiBona (@DiBonaNFL) July 12, 2025

In a now-viral clip, he looked absolutely jacked while working out and getting ready for the upcoming campaign.

The Eagles have put together one of the strongest defensive units in the game.

Led by a great defensive mind like Vic Fangio’s, they’ve combined proven veterans with promising youngsters, some of whom are going to be on team-friendly deals for the foreseeable future.

That has given the team enough flexibility to move on from some of their big-money players.

Howie Roseman is making sure to keep this team competitive for years to come, and it’s nice to see that young players like Dean are looking to lead by example and live up to the standards of a Super Bowl-winning organization.

Winning consecutive Super Bowls isn’t for everybody, and the Eagles are about to get every single team’s best efforts this season.

But as tough as it might be, this team has absolutely everything they need to get past everybody, and that includes a determination to prove that they’re the absolute best and a huge chip on their shoulders that’s clearly still there despite already going all the way last season.

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Cam Heyward Has Hilarious Admission About Playing Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best defensive tackles in the game.

Cam Heyward has a strong case to be in the Hall of Fame once it’s all said and done, and the Steelers are most definitely going to retire his number and include him in their Ring of Honor shortly after his retirement.

However, that doesn’t mean he’s going to do whatever he wants there.

If anything, the Steelers will look to protect him and keep him out of harm’s way as much as possible.

That’s why playing offense won’t be a possibility.

In a recent chat with Jeffrey Dean Morgan in his podcast, the legendary defensive tackle admitted that, while OC Arthur Smith hinted at the possibility of using him on offense, head coach Mike Tomlin won’t allow that to happen:

“H*** no! He wouldn’t let me do anything on offense. Arthur Smith was around me and was like ‘Hey, we need to sneak you in on offense.’ And Mike [Tomlin] was like ‘we ain’t doing that. That’s not happening.’ He really did,” Heyward said.

Heyward is coming off a bounce-back year.

Several fans and analysts thought he was on his way out after a down year in 2023, and there were even rumors about the team being ready to move on from him.

Fortunately, that wasn’t the case.

He’s a strong leader on and off the field, and he should be given an opportunity to walk away from the game on his own terms after everything he’s done for the organization.

As such, Tomlin and the Steelers will make sure that he’s fresh and ready to roll when the defense takes the field, and they will leave the trickery and surprise plays to pretty much anybody else on the team.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Notched Wild NFL Feat Last Season

The Detroit Lions didn’t seem to care about the trend of not taking running backs in the first round.

They turned plenty of heads when they took Jahmyr Gibbs, especially because they already seemed to be all set in the backfield.

Fast forward to today, and it was clearly the best decision.

Gibbs is the ultimate tackle-breaker, a true workhorse, and a promising player.

But above all those things, he’s a speedster.

That was evident in a tweet shared by ESPN Fantasy Sports (via Next Gen Stats), which showed just how insanely fast he is.

Apparently, he reached a top speed of 22.03 mph on a 70-yard touchdown run last season.

That made him the only player to hit at least 22 mph on a rushing play last season.

Jahmyr Gibbs reached a top speed of 22.03 mph on this 70-yard touchdown run

He is the only player to hit 22 mph on a rushing play last season

(via @Lions, @NextGenStats)pic.twitter.com/wtgqkIW8ZR

— ESPN Fantasy Sports (@ESPNFantasy) July 13, 2025

Since entering the league, Gibbs has operated well and efficiently as a part of a running back committee.

Having David Montgomery by his side has helped the Lions wear opposing defenses down, giving them different looks and setting the table for Gibbs to break out for big gains.

Nevertheless, while having him with another lead back might be the way to go and to make sure that he stays fresh and healthy, he also dominated in the two games Montgomery was out last season.

The Lions lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears’ head coaching position in the offseason, but Gibbs should continue to be a primary source of offense for Dan Campbell’s team for as long as he’s healthy.

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Pat Surtain Seen Hanging Out With NBA Legend

The Denver Broncos have the best cornerback in the league, and it’s not that close.

That’s a lot to say, considering how much talent the league has at the position.

As such, it only makes sense that Patrick Surtain II hangs out with the crème of the crop of the athletic industry.

That was the case on Saturday night.

As shown by Zac Stevens on X, Surtain was hanging out with none other than the legendary Michael Jordan, the greatest player in NBA history and one of the most accomplished and respected athletes to ever walk the face of the Earth.

Pat Surtain II hanging out with Michael Jordan.

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( @psurtain23 IG) pic.twitter.com/x0KZRuIlQM

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) July 13, 2025

Jordan and his brand held an event in Greece, and being a Jordan brand athlete himself, Surtain wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to link up with the Chicago Bulls legend.

Surtain is coming off the best season of his career, and it seems like he’s just scratching the surface of his potential.

He will enter this season not only as the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, but also as the most-feared defensive back in the game.

Just like what happened to Jordan during his days in the league, opposing players know better than to taunt Surtain, and they’re often on the losing end of their matchup when they have no choice but to go against them.

The Broncos are fresh off a return to the playoffs, and while Bo Nix and the offense drew most of the credit, Surtain may have played as big a role in that as the rookie quarterback.

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Details Emerge About How Much Derrick Henry Spends On His Body

The Baltimore Ravens rolled the dice when they signed Derrick Henry last offseason.

It didn’t take long before he proved to be a bargain deal.

While some thought he was about to decline, he proved them wrong by having one of the best seasons of his career.

And judging by his workout and dietary regime, that’s not that much of a surprise.

As shown by Dov Kleiman on X, the former Tennessee Titans and Alabama star spends $250,000 a year on his body, and it has certainly paid off.

Insane: Ravens superstar RB Derrick Henry spends over $250K per year on body maintenance.

His diet is mind-blowing:

• No fried food
• No dairy
• No gluten
• No artificial sugars
• Doesn't eat until 4/5 PM during the season

King Henry is one of the best athletes we have… pic.twitter.com/xulZAwxZdr

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 13, 2025

His diet includes no dairy, no gluten, no fried foods, no artificial sugars, and he fasts until 4 or 5 PM every single day during the season.

It takes a special kind of discipline to stand out from the rest of the pack in the National Football League, and Derrick Henry is more than willing to pay that price, both literally and figuratively.

That’s what it takes for a 6-foot-2, 247-pound bulldozer to not only stay sharp and at the top of his game but also to avoid injury despite all the wear and tear he has to endure year in and year out.

Henry dominated last season with 325 rushing attempts for 1,921 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns.

He also hauled in 19 receptions for 193 receiving yards and two scores, averaging more than one touchdown per game.

He allowed Lamar Jackson to keep his legs fresh and took the Ravens’ offense to a whole new level.

So, even though he’s spent plenty of cash to stay healthy, that investment has most definitely paid him way more money in the long run.

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Chargers Rookie Takes Firm Contract Stance Ahead Of Training Camp

The Los Angeles Chargers are facing a delicate situation.

Notably, they might not be the last.

As reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, second-round WR Tre Harris has officially held out from the team’s training camp.

The deadline for #Chargers rookies to report is upon us and second round WR Tre Harris is officially a holdout, sources say.

With 30 of the 32 second-round picks unsigned because of a disagreement over guaranteed money, Harris makes the first official stand. pic.twitter.com/Z2PU9p0wEc

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 12, 2025

Saturday marked the last day for rookies to report to training camp, and the No. 55 pick took a stance as he continues to go through a dispute over his contract.

The Ole Miss product might not be the only second-round pick to make this decision.

At the time of writing, only two of the 32 players taken in the second round of April’s NFL Draft have signed their contracts.

The Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns gave WR Jayden Higgins and LB Carson Schwesinger fully guaranteed contracts, setting the table for fellow second-round picks to do the same.

Second-round quarterback Tyler Shough is also reportedly trying to get that kind of contract from the New Orleans Saints.

Harris reported for OTAs and rookie minicamp and participated in drills, but now that he remains unsigned, it seems like he has decided to take things to a whole new level.

He’s the first second-round pick to do this, but with the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants waiting until Tuesday for their rookies to report, it’ll be interesting to see if someone else decides to join him.

It’ll be interesting to see how the Chargers deal with this situation, and this could set a strong precedent for years to come.

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Colin Cowherd Believes Broncos Coach Deserves More Credit

The Denver Broncos have struggled to get back to their winning ways.

They didn’t have a legitimate starting-caliber quarterback after Peyton Manning left, and the team struggled to keep up with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West.

That’s why, after watching them get better and even make the playoffs with Sean Payton at the helm, Colin Cowherd believes it’s time people give him more credit:

“I don’t think he’s quite getting enough credit for what he’s done in Denver. He goes into an organization and the culture is broken. The quarterback’s a mess, and there’s impending new ownership. He goes in the first year, I think they won three more games. He makes Russ functional. He cleans up the offensive line from 21st to 7th.  Are we undervaluing, because of the glare with everybody else, what he’s done in Denver?” Cowherd said of Payton.

Payton’s first year with the organization was far from smooth.

Even so, despite an apparent feud with Russell Wilson, the former Seattle Seahawks star looked much better, and so did the team.

Now, in just his second season with the organization, Payton led them back to the postseason.

Bo Nix looks tailor-made to run his offensive system, and he’s one of the savviest and most intelligent head coaches out there.

Of course, staying afloat in the AFC West division will always be tough, especially now that the Los Angeles Chargers brought Jim Harbaugh back to the league and the Las Vegas Raiders added Pete Carroll to the mix.

But with a strong defense that hasn’t lost its identity and an improving offense built around a young and promising quarterback, this team could be back to the mountaintop sooner rather than later.

That’s what hiring a culture-setter and proven winner to be the head coach can do to an organization, especially one that seemed to have lost its way and didn’t seem to have a clear path for years now.

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Marlon Humphrey Says He’s ‘Excited’ About New Ravens Defender

The Baltimore Ravens rolled the dice to bolster their already-impressive defense.

They didn’t need to add Jaire Alexander, but he’s going to be a huge boost if he stays on the field.

That’s why fellow cornerback Marlon Humphrey wasn’t bothered or jealous about the fact that the team brought in someone else to join the secondary.

If anything, he was hyped.

Talking on FOX Sports’ ‘The Herd,’ Humphrey admitted that he was looking forward to taking the field with Alexander, adding that he even tried to reach out to him:

“Yeah, it didn’t matter to me,” Humphrey answered when asked if where he played on defense mattered with the addition of Alexander. “I was super excited to add him to the squad. I actually tried to hit him up on Instagram, but he deleted his Instagram, so I was like scrambling to get his number. And then by the time I even could get it, I see him in the building. So, I’m like, ‘All right, sweet.’”

Not so long ago, Alexander was considered to be one of the best defensive players in the league.

He had emerged as a shutdown corner and one of the most dominant players in the secondary.

He’s still young, and he’s showcased the potential to be that type of player when he’s on the field, but he has failed to stay healthy for the past three years or so.

There were also some alleged character issues in his final two seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

As such, the team had no choice but to part ways with him now that he didn’t have any more guaranteed money left in his big-time contract.

Still, that doesn’t mean he’s done in the league, not in the slightest.

Instead, he will now have little to no pressure.

The Ravens have a strong secondary, and Alexander can make them even scarier if he’s healthy.

They have enough depth to manage his reps carefully and make sure that he’s on the field come playoff time.

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Stats Show How Dominant T.J. Watt Has Been Since 2021

For years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have bragged about having one of the best pass-rushers in the game.

T.J. Watt has established himself as a dominant force off of the line of scrimmage, and he’s been atop the league in multiple significant stats.

In the midst of the rumors about his future with the organization, PFF shared a graphic on X that showcased just how dominant he’s been for them.

As shown in the graphic, Watt leads the league in forced fumbles (12), batted passes (14), and sacks (43) in one-score games since 2021.

T.J. Watt shows up in the clutch pic.twitter.com/F23Z587fcg

— PFF (@PFF) July 12, 2025

To make all that even more impressive, Watt missed almost half of a season because of an injury during that span, so his numbers could’ve and should’ve been even better.

Watt has built a strong case for being the greatest defensive player in Steelers history, which is a lot to say, considering the team’s rich and well-documented history of elite defenses.

Unfortunately, his relationship with the organization that drafted him might be reaching a bit of a breaking point.

The latest rumors state that the Steelers saw a decline in his play last season, which is why they’re hesitant to meet his financial demands for a new contract.

Reports state that Watt wants to become the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, and while his production surely backs that case, his age and history of injuries raise some questions.

Still, he should have no shortage of suitors if the Steelers have no choice but to find him a trade partner.

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Randy Moss Turns Heads With Prediction About Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver Justin Jefferson has gotten off to one of the best starts of any receiver in NFL history with 7,432 yards and 40 touchdowns over 77 games through his first five seasons.

Vikings fans couldn’t ask for more from their star wideout, but former legendary Vikings receiver Randy Moss recently had high praise for Jefferson and believes there is another level he can go to.

During a recent interview, Moss said that Jefferson is on pace to be the “greatest ever” and said he wants to see more of Jefferson “getting in that box.”

“For him to go down as the greatest Viking and WR to ever do it, i need to see more of Justin getting in that box… I think Justin Jefferson is on pace to be arguably the greatest ever and definitely the greatest Viking to ever do it,” Moss said.

Randy Moss gives Justin Jefferson some high praise, saying he believes he’s arguably on pace to be the “greatest ever”

“For him to go down as the greatest Viking and WR to ever do it, i need to see more of Justin getting in that box… I think Justin Jefferson is on pace to be… pic.twitter.com/urCqhO57Fr

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) July 12, 2025

He is well ahead of Jerry Rice and Moss himself compared to their receiving yardage totals through five years, so Jefferson truly is off to a start that would put him among the all-time greats if he is able to sustain it.

It was great to see Jefferson stay healthy in 2024 and play in all 17 games after suffering his first injury the year prior and missing seven games.

He also showed that he is capable of adjusting and put up his typical gaudy numbers in his first year without Kirk Cousins at quarterback, and he’ll have to adapt once again in 2025 as Sam Darnold left to sign with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason.

The youngster J.J. McCarthy has been handed the keys to the car and will have to build his own on-field relationship with Jefferson, so it will be an interesting subplot to see how the offense changes with McCarthy under center, if at all.

This is high praise coming from Moss, who is considered by many to be among the top two or three receivers to ever play the game.

To even be mentioned in the same breath as Moss means Jefferson is already in rare territory.

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