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Diontae Johnson, a Pittsburgh Steelers receiver, appears dissatisfied with recent trade speculations. At the NFL Scouting Combine, the Steelers met with a former Pitt Panther and a standout wide receiver. A former WPIAL star had a successful night in the NBA. The Robert Morris men’s hockey team has advanced to the second round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. That’s all in Monday’s “First Call.” What do you say, Diontae? Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson appears to be denying claims that the organization is considering dealing him. We discussed it on the “Madden Monday” podcast lately. Mark Madden and I heard…

Longtime Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported on Thursday that the New England Patriots may be interested in 39-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco this summer. “I’m hearing the Patriots are interested in possibly signing Flacco as a bridge starter to help mentor a rookie quarterback if they select one at No. 3 overall, such as North Carolina’s Drake Maye,” Cabot stated in an email. In his five games as the starter, Flacco completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, earning him the Comeback Player of the Year award. After an…

Justin Fields slams team over Refusal for departure, turns down chicago bears deal. Departure date fixed! Another suitor has joined the Atlanta Falcons in pursuit of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. In fact, as the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer and closer, it would reportedly be a “surprise” if the  24-year-old is traded to the Falcons instead of elsewhere. “There’s been a lot of speculation on Atlanta,” Schefter reported Saturday on SportsCenter, per Nick Kosko of On3. “I think Atlanta will be something of a surprise right now to trade for Justin Fields. There’s been some conversation about the Pittsburgh Steelers, maybe something can be…

The Raptors’ face may need surgery to fix a broken middle finger on his non-shooting left hand, which he received during the first half of the Golden State Warriors’ visit on Friday. Everything starts — and often ends — with Barnes because so much is expected of the kid, who missed his first game of the season on Sunday night as the Raptors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-106. Dell Curry, a former Raptors sharpshooter and TV analyst for the Bugs and the father of Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, was in attendance on Sunday evening, but there was no…

Pittsburgh — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been linked to the Justin Fields trade situation for more than a month, and as free agency approaches, it appears they are still in the running for a deal with the Chicago Bears. ESPN’s Adam Schefter theorized on ‘Pardon My Take’ that a deal for Fields would be more inexpensive than previously thought. Instead of a first-round pick, as was originally planned, the compensation has decreased. “I think it’s pretty simple,” Schefter remarked. “The Bears’ General Manager, Ryan Poles, was working in Kansas City when they traded for Alex Smith. They traded two twos…

The future of the Bears’ quarterback position has become a contentious issue. As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, it appears like Chicago is looking to transfer current starter Justin Fields in order to make room for possible No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams. According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, buzz at the NFL scouting combine seems to be consistent, with the majority assuming the Bears are moving on from Fields. If the team does not pick up Fields’ fifth-year option, his rookie contract will expire in 2024. Instead of allowing Fields to finish his contract on the bench…

Gary Sheffield Jr., a popular YouTuber, didn’t mince words when he responded to Damian Lillard’s recent admission of feeling lonely in Milwaukee. Lillard, who recently moved from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Milwaukee Bucks, opened out about his feelings of loneliness in his new hometown, stating how much he misses his close-knit support network in Portland. “Could you guys imagine having to make $400,000 a day for a maximum of 48 minutes of work and then having to drive to your 30,000 square foot home in your Lamborghini to play video games until you’re ready for bed?” Could you…

According to a National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) study, Detroit Lions players rate Coach Dan Campbell an A+ but give the team ownership a B-. The findings are as follows: The Detroit Lions finished 13th overall in our player survey, with head coach Dan Campbell receiving strong marks. The players clearly love working under him, with many mentioning his openness to listen to their locker room. The Lions hired a new training staff this offseason, and the players stated in their comments that they noticed an improvement in the workplace and received substantially more individualized attention this season than…

Last summer, the Detroit Lions made a significant effort to help their struggling secondary by signing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson away from the NFC Champions Philadelphia Eagles. Now, after an injury-plagued season, Johnson could be on his way out of Detroit and back to Philadelphia. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Eagles intend to re-sign Johnson in free agency to fortify their secondary. Fowler said that other clubs may be in the running for the veteran safety. “A C.J. Gardner-Johnson reunion in Philadelphia is on my radar,” Fowler said in an email. “The Eagles realized they were missing a talented safety…

The Detroit Pistons will travel to Orlando to face the Magic after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Before the game, the Pistons’ injury report included a few of players. PISTONS VS. MAGIC INJURY REPORT Marcus Sasser, G Lately, the rookie guard out of Houston has been dealing with a knee contusion. His lower-body concerns started fresh out of the All-Star break when the Pistons paid a visit to the Indiana Pacers. As he experienced knee soreness leading up to Detroit’s last matchup against the Magic last Saturday, Sasser was ruled out for the night after being downgraded…