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Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu called his interceptions in text message to D.J. Swearinger

D.J. Swearinger texted #Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu ahead of the #Ravens game, telling him to get two interceptions and take one to the crib. Mathieu called his shot.

Kansas City Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu was the lone defensive bright spot in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Mathieu vociferously made his presence known, three snaps into the game, notching his first interception of the season. He took the interception 34 yards to the house for six points, his third career interception returned for a score in the NFL. He wasn’t done there, however. Two drives later, Mathieu got another interception off of Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.

As it turns out, these two interceptions weren’t just by chance. Former NFL safety D.J. Swearinger hit up Mathieu via text message ahead of the game with a little pregame pep talk. Swearinger predicted the two interceptions for Mathieu and the Chiefs’ safety called his shot.

“Give me one tonight my boy,” Swearinger wrote. “U owe YaSelf 2 of em! And one to the crib.”

“More glory!!! Going to get that tonight brudda,” Mathieu responded.

What happened next? Well, Mathieu’s word is his bond. He went out and got those two interceptions, including the pick-six, just as he said he would. After the game, he called some attention to the interaction and his love for Swearinger too.

It just goes to show you, when you put your mind to something in this league, you’re more than capable of doing it. Hopefully, Mathieu can spread some of that wisdom throughout the team this week. They’ll surely need it after the gut-wrenching loss to the Ravens on Sunday night.

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D.J. Swearinger calls out former Washington coach Jay Gruden: ‘They all need to be exposed’

D.J. Swearinger says influential people in Washington’s NFL organization “need to be exposed.”

In the wake of a shocking Washington Post report on a sexual harassment scandal involving Washington NFL executives, former Washington safety D.J. Swearinger is calling for high-ranking members of the organization to be “exposed.”

Swearinger, now with the New Orleans Saints, shared what he claims to be a text message exchange with former Washington coach Jay Gruden, who was fired in 2019. Swearinger was released by Washington in 2018 after he publicly criticized then-defensive coordinator Greg Manusky. Earlier that month, on December 8th, 2018, Swearinger had told reporters not to blame the players for the Redskins’ defensive struggles. In a text message marked December 8th, Swearinger says Gruden texted him, starting the conversation with a profane message: “Wanna play? Let’s [expletive] play.”

In the caption, Swearinger wrote that he “was gonna give [Gruden] a pass but after what’s going on with that organization with women,” he decided to speak out about his experience.

“So Let’s Set The Record Straight on Why & How Things Went South For Me In Washington. To All My Athletes, Imagine Getting A Text Like This From Your Head Coach @ 10 @ night about an interview where you thought you handled It Professionally after getting blew Out 40-16 by Giants. This Is When I Lost Respect For The Washington Staff & Head Coach.

He Wanted Me To Act Out But I Handled It Professionally & The Next Day He Told Me That Somebody Told Him That I Said Something About him in the interview but when he watched the interview he realized that person was lying & he actually agreed with everything I said. Soooo as a player how would you look @ your coach for the rest of the season?! How can you motivate yourself to play for a guy who talks to you less than a man?!

Being the man I am I couldn’t be myself after this & that is what lead me to my last interview in which I said a few things that were true but not on the right stage or platform. Understand It’s A Cause & Effect To Everything In Life!!! As A Man You Have To Find Your Peace Through All The Negativity & Move Fwd!! I Was Gonna Give The Man A Pass but after what’s going on with that organization with women! They all need to be exposed. I have a daughter to raise!”

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#WhatTheyDontSee So Let’s Set The Record Straight on Why & How Things Went South For Me In Washington. To All My Athletes, Imagine Getting A Text Like This From Your Head Coach @ 10 @ night about an interview where you thought you handled It Professionally after getting blew Out 40-16 by Giants. This Is When I Lost Respect For The Washington Staff & Head Coach. He Wanted Me To Act Out But I Handled It Professionally & The Next Day He Told Me That Somebody Told Him That I Said Something About him in the interview but when he watched the interview he realized that person was lying & he actually agreed with everything I said. Soooo as a player how would you look @ your coach for the rest of the season?! How can you motivate yourself to play for a guy who talks to you less than a man?! Being the man I am I couldn’t be myself after this & that is what lead me to my last interview in which I said a few things that were true but not on the right stage or platform. Understand It’s A Cause & Effect To Everything In Life!!! As A Man You Have To Find Your Peace Through All The Negativity & Move Fwd!! I Was Gonna Give The Man A Pass but after what’s going on with that organization with women! They all need to be exposed. I have a daughter to raise!

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Badgers in the NFL: Nick Nelson placed on IR by Raiders

The Oakland Raiders placed former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Nick Nelson on the injured reserve, ending his season.

The Oakland Raiders placed former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Nick Nelson on the injured reserve, ending his season after he appeared in just two NFL games.

Nelson was originally a fourth round pick by Oakland in 2018. After appearing in 10 games his rookie year, he spent most of the 2019 season on the practice squad before getting recalled to replace safety DJ Swearinger earlier this month.

Nelson appeared in two games, recording just one snap on defense but 21 as a special teamer for the Raiders in weeks 15 and 16.

Although he has fallen down the pecking order for playing time at the cornerback position, his contributions as a special teamer should keep him around next year, depending on the severity of his injury.

Nelson spent his first two collegiate seasons at Hawaii before transferring to Wisconsin and starting 14 games in 2017, recording 35 combined tackles and 21 passes defended with the Badgers – which topped the entire NCAA.

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Badgers in the NFL: Raiders promote Nick Nelson from practice squad

The Oakland Raiders promoted former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Nick Nelson from the practice squad on Wednesday.

The Oakland Raiders made a series of roster moves on Wednesday, including promoting former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Nick Nelson from the practice squad onto the active roster.

Nelson was originally a fourth round pick by the Raiders in 2018. In his rookie season, Nelson appeared in 10 games (starting three) and recording 20 combined tackles, one pass defended and one fumble recovery.

He was waived on August 31 of this year but re-signed to the practice squad and he remained there until his promotion.

The Raiders cut safety DJ Swearinger on Tuesday, opening up a spot for Nelson, although his experience is primarily at cornerback and not safety. It’s unclear if the Raiders plan to use Nelson at a new position, or if he will contribute on the special teams and as depth on the outside.

Nelson spent his first two collegiate seasons at Hawaii before transferring to Wisconsin and starting 14 games in 2017, recording 35 combined tackles and 21 passes defended with the Badgers – which topped the entire NCAA.

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