Tag: Brothers

Are Travis and Jason Kelce the best brother duo in NFL history?

One writer on Twitter broke down the Travis and Jason Kelce’s case to be considered the best brother duo in NFL history.

Travis and Jason Kelce have become NFL icons over the last few years, and their meeting in Super Bowl LVII propelled their popularity to new heights last year when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second ring of the Patrick Mahomes era.

Both of Kelces have a long list of accomplishments over the course of their storied careers, and NFL writer Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports broke down their case as the best duo of brothers in league history ahead of their meeting on Monday Night Football in Week 11.

While this impressive list is sure to turn heads, the Kelce brothers have some steep competition in the race for best-of-all-time status.

Payton and Eli Manning are widely considered to be the best tandem of siblings to take the field, and the Barber brothers (Ronde and Tiki) aren’t far behind.

Perhaps the Kelces will accomplish something in their primetime matchup tonight that will propel them into the top spot, though it seems that more Super Bowl rings on each side would be necessary for them to earn the title with unanimous consensus.

Little boys’ backyard hurdle competition is the cutest

Two young brothers were so inspired by the Olympics, they created homemade hurdles. Their celebration afterward was the sweetest thing

Two young brothers were so inspired by the Olympics, they created homemade hurdles. Their celebration afterward was the sweetest thing

T.J. Watt in the hot seat on which brother is best

Pittsburgh Steeler T.J. Watt sits down for rapid fire questions about him and his NFL brothers, J.J. and Derek Watt.

Pittsburgh Steeler T.J. Watt sits down for rapid fire questions about him and his NFL brothers, J.J. and Derek Watt.

Shaquem Griffin stays in Seattle as Seahawks add him to practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks waived linebacker Shaquem Griffin during initial roster cuts but were able to add him back to the practice squad.

The Seahawks waived fan-favorite defensive end/ linebacker Shaquem Griffin during initial roster cuts on Saturday but were able to add him back to the practice squad Sunday morning. Griffin will remain in Seattle for now with his twin brother, cornerback Shaquill Griffin.

Seattle selecting the Griffin brothers in back to back NFL drafts made for a number of heartwarming stories for football fans around the league. The twins also spent their college days together playing for the University of Central Florida Knights.

Griffin became the first one-handed player to be drafted into the NFL in the modern area.

In Seattle, he has has been utilized on mostly special teams but was given a test run rotating in at the edge position last season to bolter the Seahawks’ pass rush. Perhaps another year will help with his development as he continues to make his case for the active roster.

Griffin’s twin, Shaquill, will be playing in the final year of his rookie contract and also has every reason to continue to compete.

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Report: Seahawks waiving DE/LB Shaquem Griffin, Shaquill’s twin brother

The Seattle Seahawks are waiving defensive end/linebacker Shaquem Griffin, twin brother to cornerback Shaquill Griffin, per multiple reports.

The Seattle Seahawks are placing one of their most popular players on waivers, parting ways with defensive end/linebacker, Shaquem Griffin.

“The Seahawks are waiving DE/LB Shaquem Griffin, per source. A 2018 fifth-round pick, Shaquem seemed to have found a home as a pass-rusher/strongside LB, but now he’ll be available on waivers,” Michael-Shawn Dugar of the Athletic tweeted Saturday morning. “An aside: His twin bro Shaquill is in a contract year.”

Other media outlets have since confirmed the report.

Seattle selected Griffin in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of the University of Central Florida, where he played with his twin brother, cornerback, Shaquill Griffin. Shaquill was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round just the year before.

The Seahawks undoubtedly hope Griffin will clear waivers and can be added back to the practice squad keeping the fan-favorite twins together in Seattle.

This story is continuing to develop.

Be sure and track all the Seahawks’ roster-cutdown moves here.

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LOOK: Trevon Diggs brother, Bills’ WR Stefon, pens welcome-to-NFL letter

The NFL is a brotherhood, a collection of young men who have fought through sweat, blood and pain to play out their lifelong dream of becoming pro athletes. So imagine what it is for two actual brothers who have supported each other through the journey.

The NFL is a brotherhood, a collection of thousands of young men who have fought through sweat and blood to play out their lifelong dream of becoming professional football players. There’s a reason why, when the draft was held in person, tears stream down the faces of some of the toughest men on the planet. Years of two-a-days in the summer heat and overcoming pain and injuries finally pay off in the realization of a dream.

That struggle bonds men together, even if they don’t know each other, because they know each other’s struggle. The like experiences tie people from different backgrounds, social and economic and because of those similarities it feels like they’ve grown up together. So imagine what it’s like for two actual brothers who have helped and supported their sibling up the ladders from Pop Warner to the pros.

Thats where brothers Stefon and newest Dallas Cowboys corner Trevon Diggs find themselves now that the Alabama star has been selected in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Days before, Stefon took the time out to pen a visual letter to his brother, reminiscing about their journey, thanking him for helping the older brother grow, and telling him how proud he is.

Watch below.

 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_TRvhPpQ1P/?utm_source=ig_embed

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