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Top 11 pass rushers who remain unsigned heading into June
For all the Carolina Panthers have done this offseason, they still have a lack of firepower off the edge. And although the likes of Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes Sr. might grow into their newer roles over the summer, Brian Burns remains without a certifiable pass-rushing partner in the middle of the defense.
So, if the Panthers are still keeping tabs on that market, here’s what the top of it currently looks like . . .
It’s late in the free agency period, but there are still some players available who can help the 49ers:
The 49ers needed to add some defensive end help in free agency, and they made a pair of FA signings, but that room could still use some help.
They added Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant, but they’re both unproven players. They’re projects the 49ers are hoping they can develop into starter-quality defensive linemen. It’s worked in the past, but it’s also a tenuous place to put perhaps the most important defensive position. The team is also banking on second-year DE Drake Jackson breaking out.
It would behoove them to add a proven edge rusher they can rely on should their projects not work out. They cannot go into a year where they’re relying solely on Nick Bosa to generate pressure off the edge. Arik Armstead and newly-added Javon Hargrave will do some of the work pushing the pocket, but edge pressure matters.
There are still a handful of free agent pass rushers who can help the 49ers and perhaps help oversee the development of a couple of the other DEs on the roster.
Here are four free agents San Francisco could target to help bolster their depth at DE:
#Chiefs DE Carlos Dunlap is set to be honored with a parade thrown by the Dorchester School District Two in North Charleston, South Carolina. | from @EdEastonJr
The offseason activities continue to be in full swing for members of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII winning team. The latest player to be honored following the victory is veteran defensive end, Carlos Dunlap.
Dunlap is set to be the guest of honor of the Dorchester School District in his hometown of North Charleston, South Carolina. They’re set to hold a parade to celebrate Dunlap on Thursday, March 23. During the 2022 season, Dunlap appeared in all seventeen regular season games for the Chiefs collecting four sacks, batting down passes, and providing extra veteran leadership for the Super Bowl champions.
The Fort Dorchester High School alum graduated back in 2007. His mother, Dr. Diana-Ross Jackson, will also be honored by Dorchester District Two Superintendent Shane Robbins. She’ll be presented with a challenge coin.
Take a look:
This Thursday @TeamDDTwo and @FDPatriot will honor Super Bowl champion Carlos Dunlap.His mother Dr. Diana-Ross Jackson was a 30+ year career educator and 11-year veteran of the Army Reserve. From one veteran to another It was an honor to give her a challenge coin! pic.twitter.com/O0aC1f3dg7
— Shane Robbins (@Dr_ShaneRobbins) March 20, 2023
The parade route is scheduled to leave Faith Church in North Charleston at 9 a.m. on Thursday, then head toward River Oaks Middle and Eagle Nest Elementary schools. Fans and neighborhood residents can view the festivities on the sideway along Appian Way, between Dorchester Road and River Oaks Drive. Dunlap is also expected to visit students in the area during his trip home.
Dunlap signed a one-year deal during the start of training camp last season to help fortify the defensive line. The Chiefs could consider bringing back the veteran free agent following the departures of Frank Clark and Khalen Saunders this offseason should he seek to continue his NFL career.
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Here are key takeaways and observations from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in #SuperBowl 57
The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35 on Sunday, to win their second Super Bowl title in the past four seasons.
An amazing contest was marred by a controversial holding penalty called on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry that gave the Chiefs a chance to run the clock down and kick a 27-yard game-winning field goal with eight seconds left, which Harrison Butker promptly made.
Regular season MVP Patrick Mahomes took home the Super Bowl LVII MVP as well after he finished 21 of 27 for 182 yards with three touchdowns. Kansas City scored a touchdown on its first three drives of the second half after trailing at halftime 24-14.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 27 of 37 for 304 yards passing, while also rushing for three touchdowns (15 carries, 70 yards) and tied the game at 35 on a two-point conversion with about five minutes left.
With the confetti falling and all eyes on NFL free agency, here are ten takeaways from the 38-35 loss.
Here is the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in #SuperBowl 57
The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35 on Sunday, to win their second Super Bowl title in the past four seasons.
An amazing contest was marred by a controversial holding penalty called on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry that gave the Chiefs a chance to run the clock down and kick a 27-yard game-winning field goal with eight seconds left, which Harrison Butker promptly made.
Regular season MVP Patrick Mahomes took home the Super Bowl LVII MVP as well after he finished 21 of 27 for 182 yards with three touchdowns. Kansas City scored a touchdown on its first three drives of the second half after trailing at halftime 24-14.
With the confetti falling and all eyes on NFL free agency, here is an instant analysis of the devastating loss.
Los gets his Super Bowl ring.
Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday with his team’s 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dunlap spent Super Bowl media week talking highly of his time with the Bengals and the organization before going out and recording two quarterback hits in the big game.
It’s reminiscent of last year when the Bengals appeared in the Super Bowl and during the loss, another former great from the last era — Andrew Whitworth — got to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Dunlap spent 2010-2020 with the Bengals after being a second-round selection, never winning a playoff game while piling up a franchise-high 82.5 sacks.
“Ring me!” – @Carlos_Dunlap & @tommy_townsend 💍 #GatorMade | #SuperBowl on FOX pic.twitter.com/c2qqc6DUpU
— Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) February 13, 2023
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We’re looking at the top photos from the first half of the #SuperBowl 57 between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
The Eagles were the NFL’s top team for the bulk of the 2022 regular season and they established themselves as the more physical team through 30 minutes of football in Super Bowl 57.
Buoyed by three total touchdowns from All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia jumped out to a 7-0 lead and overcame a fumble to lead 24-14 at the end of one half.
The Eagles were 6-10 on third downs and converted one crucial fourth down to finish off a scoring drive.
Patrick Mahomes reaggravated his ankle injury and his condition going forward in Glendale will be something to watch.
With the second half underway, here are the top photos from the first half of action in Super Bowl LVII.
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Here are ten takeaways from the first half of #SuperBowl 57 as the Eagles lead the Chiefs 24-14 in Glendale, Arizona
The Eagles were the NFL’s top team for the bulk of the 2022 regular season and they established themselves as the more physical team through 30 minutes of football in Super Bowl 57.
Buoyed by three total touchdowns from All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia jumped out to a 7-0 lead and overcame a fumble to lead 24-14 at the end of one half.
The Eagles were 6-10 on third downs and converted one crucial fourth down to finish off a scoring drive.
Patrick Mahomes reaggravated his ankle injury and his condition going forward in Glendale will be something to watch.
With the second half underway, here are ten takeaways from the first half of action in Super Bowl LVII.
Philadelphia Eagles went up 14-7 on Kansas City Chiefs in the #SuperBowl after this 45-yard dime QB Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown for a touchdown
LET IT FLY#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/9260lByh35
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) February 13, 2023
Jalen Hurts is dealing in Super Bowl LVII and just put the Eagles up 14-7 with a beautiful dime to star wide receiver, A.J. Brown.
Brown beat Chiefs rookie Trent McDuffie to the pylon and Hurts delivered a 45-yard dime to Brown that was a drop-in-the-basket style delivery from the All-Pro quarterback.
Hurts is now 10-12 passing for 128 yards and the one touchdown.
His counterpart on the other side, NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes, is 6-9 for 78 yards and one touchdown, and Kansas City is all tied up with Philadelphia 14-14 after Nick Bolton returned a Jalen Hurts fumble for a touchdown.
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We’re looking at the pregame sights, and sounds from Super Bowl LVII including Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Purple Reign ensemble
After two weeks of buildup, the showdown is now upon us as the Eagles (14-3) and Chiefs (14-3) are set for a titanic matchup on Super Bowl Sunday.
It will be a matchup of the top two MVP finalists, along with two siblings’ All-Pros meeting in Jason Kelce for the Eagles and Travis Kelce for the Chiefs.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 4-5 all-time against the Kansas City Chiefs, including a 42-30 loss at Lincoln Financial Field last October.
With the festivities now underway, here’s a running pregame look at sights, sounds and Super Bowl fits.
