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Nostalgia in sports is nice. That’s especially true for a franchise and fan base that has known mostly misery for the past decade-plus. The good old days for the Giants are getting really old now. It’s understandable that everyone wants to reminisce about happier times. That’s not why the Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. on Monday, even though it feels that way to fans of a certain age. They’re not bringing him back to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his iconic catch, or to sell more jerseys, or to put a happy face on perennially losing team. They’re not that desperate for good vibes — at least not yet. This signing would make way more sense if those were the reasons, though, because Beckham is better suited to be an ambassador to the Giants’ past than a contributor to their promising present. What John Harbaugh’s rebuilding Giants of today need right now is a player who can help a receiving corps ravaged by injuries. They need one that is more than a trip down memory lane. They don’t need a monument to some semi-glorious past. They need someone who can actually help them. And that’s the problem. Because OBJ probably can’t. As famous as Beckham is, as popular as he remains in New York, and as much as he means to the Giants organization, here is the inconvenient truth: He is a 33-year-old receiver whose body has been battered by injuries, coming off a suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, who missed two of the past four seasons, and who hasn’t played in the NFL in a year and a half. If his name wasn’t Odell Beckham, the Giants wouldn’t have even worked out a player with that recent résumé, especially considering the last time he played — for the Dolphins in 2024 — he caught all of nine passes while playing in just nine games. He is damaged goods, no matter the hype, and no matter what he looked like in his two workouts with the Giants over the past two months, as he tried hard to convince them to give him one last ride. And on top of that, he remains a superstar spectacle who will command attention whether he deserves it or not. Every interview he gives will be an event. Every catch or non-catch in practice will become a viral highlight. And as always, he will be a social media show and a magnet for gossip columnists and paparazzi wherever he goes off the field. That’s a lot of focus on a player who, at best, has a ceiling as the Giants’ third or fourth receiver — and that’s this summer, not this season. He’ll likely spend camp behind veteran Darnell Mooney, rookie Malachi Fields, Calvin Austin and maybe more. He might have to battle for practice reps with veterans Braxton Berrios and JuJu Smith-Schuster, the two other darts the Giants threw at the receiver position on Monday. And when Malik Nabers (torn ACL) and Darius Slayton (sports hernia) return, Beckham will be fifth or sixth on the depth chart, if not lower. He might not have a place on the roster at all. So a lot has to happen for Beckham to become more than just a historical curiosity. And the Giants have to navigate the circus that comes with him while they’re waiting for a miracle to happen. Beckham also has to stay healthy through spring and summer camps, which has rarely happened over the past six years. And he has to prove he has something left in his battered knees, tired legs and worn-down body that will turn 34 in November. He will say, of course, that he does. And Harbaugh, who called Beckham “one of my very favorite people in the world,” did have a front-row seat for Beckham’s last productive gasp — his 35-catch, 565-yard performance over 14 games in Baltimore in 2023. That would be the “Odell 2.0” that Harbaugh talked about back in April, and it would be a performance the Giants certainly could use while waiting for Nabers and Slayton to return to the field and rediscover their form. But even Harbaugh wasn’t sure Beckham could do that much. It also wasn’t clear whether, for Beckham, that would be enough. “Odell wants to be the kind of player that can make a difference,” Harbaugh said back in early May. “I’m pretty sure that he can make a team in the National Football League right now, but can he make a difference?” Beckham hasn’t been a difference-maker in the NFL since 2019, his first season after the Giants traded him to Cleveland and his last before his body began to betray him. He is a fading star who’s lost his superpowers, hoping against hope for one last blast. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, as long as he accepts it. In theory, he could have value as Harbaugh installs his program and tries to get second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart to grow. Beckham has always been a smart player who thrived because of more than just his remarkable athletic ability. He can show and teach Dart and the Giants’ young receivers things they haven’t thought of before — if he’s willing to step into that veteran mentor role. But is he willing to do that? Can he accept the fact that younger players like Fields, the Giants’ third-round pick, and even Mooney (28 years old) and Calvin Austin (27) deserve and need more practice reps than Beckham? Can he handle a reduced role and just watch and behave himself while blending into the background as Harbaugh builds his team? It’s fair to wonder that given the darker path of Beckham’s history, like his still-weird, joint interview with Lil’ Wayne in 2018 where he threw his then-quarterback Eli Manning under the proverbial bus; or the ill-conceived boat trip he organized right before his only trip to the playoffs with the Giants in 2016; or the remarkable social media video in 2018 that featured Beckham in bed with a model, pizza and items that suspiciously looked like drugs. The Giants believe Beckham has been humbled and has matured since then, and they’re probably right. But the last thing Harbaugh needs is any more distractions, so they better be right. Because Beckham is still Beckham and nothing he does is outside of the spotlight, no matter how buried on the depth chart he is. And if the Giants are right about all of it — that Beckham is a changed man and healthy and still good enough to contribute — that’s swell. But what’s the upside? He is still a lottery without much of a potential jackpot. The financial risk is low, but so is the potential return on the investment. Outside of warm, fuzzy feelings and a lot of cheers from the fan base, what will New York get? At best, 20-30 catches and one or two throwback highlights? The Giants don’t have a lot to gain. So yes, they would have been better off signing a younger, healthier receiver, or giving the practice reps to the younger, healthier ones they already have, instead of throwing Beckham into a free-for-all with Berrios, Smith-Schuster and everyone else in a suddenly crowded room. Maybe no other option would’ve been anything close to OBJ. But he isn’t close to his old self either. It’s not Beckham’s fault. That’s just the reality of time and the price of a violent sport. It really is true that you can’t go back again. And in football, especially at a young man’s position like receiver, it really doesn’t make much sense to even try. The Giants should be looking toward a better future, not trying to restore a relic from their past.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

The MLB All-Star Game is a star-studded event every season, but FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal thinks the 2026 Midsummer Classic could stand above the rest for one specific reason. “This could be maybe the greatest NL All-Star [pitching] staff assembled, maybe the greatest staff, period,” Rosenthal said, when talking with FOX Sports’ Kevin Burkhardt. “I’m not saying there’s going to be a no-hitter in the All-Star Game, but I’m not saying there won’t be either.” Fans hoping to be entertained by offense might be disappointed because the National League could roll out Cy Young winners, World Series champions, up-and-coming rising stars, a pair of pitchers who dominated in May and a strong bullpen. Here’s a look at Rosenthal’s predicted historic NL pitching staff. Former Cy Young Winners In his second MLB season, Skenes won the NL Cy Young Award. He led the league with a 1.97 ERA. His third season hasn’t been as dominant, but he still holds an MLB-best 6.25 strikeouts-to-walks rate. For Skenes to be seen as the third or fourth-best pitcher in the NL based off his 2026 stats speaks to the depth of the league. Sale won the NL Cy Young award in 2024, when he led the majors with a 2.38 ERA, and led the NL with 235 strikeouts. Still, in his age 37 season, Sale continues to be a step ahead of batters. Across 11 starts, he holds an 8-3 record with a 2.01 ERA. He could be in the running for his second CY Young award. Masters Of May The flamethrower holds a 6-2 record and a league’s-best 108 strikeouts over 12 starts during what will be his first full MLB season, barring injury. Through six starts in the month of May, Misiorowski took it up a notch. He posted a 0.23 ERA, struck out 57 batters and walked only six. Sanchez broke out last season to the tune of an MLB-best 8.1 wins above average metric. He’s built on that momentum in 2026, leading the majors with a 1.47 ERA. His production in the month of May has been unparalleled, as he tossed 41 consecutive scoreless innings, and set the Phillies’ organizational record of 44 ⅔ innings. That streak hasn’t been broken. World Series Winners Rosenthal isn’t sure Ohtani would pitch in the All-Star Game if selected as a pitcher, but he’s certainly earned that opportunity amid his first full season on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over nine starts, he holds a 0.82 ERA and a 5-2 record. Yamamoto won the World Series MVP and might not even be the best pitcher on his team. Through 11 starts this season, he’s struck out 69 batters and holds a 2.86 ERA. MLB’s Next Generation Of Stars After earning a minor-league call-up toward the end of the 2025 season, Burns has broken onto the scene this year. He holds a 7-1 record, a 1.96 ERA, and has sat down 72 batters over 11 starts. The World Baseball Classic star projects to be one of the New York Mets’ best future players. He’s still searching for consistent form but holds an elite 27.9 strikeout percentage. Elder’s success was a big part of the Braves early-season rebound from a down 2025 season, especially as they’ve managed a slew of pitching injuries. He holds a career-best 2.50 ERA over 11 starts. Bullpen Of Stars It doesn’t get much better than Miller out of the pen. After moving to the NL when the San Diego Padres acquired him from the Athletics, he has constantly delivered. In 2026, Miller leads the league with 17 saves. He’s allowed just 10 hits and two earned runs in 24 appearances. Duran is another elite closer that went from the AL to the NL. He has 12 saves in 17 appearances during the 2026 season.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

When Tim Ream made his United States national team debut on November 17, 2010, few expected it would be the start of a remarkable international career that has continued for over 15 years — and has the center back now serving as the USA’s captain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During his debut performance, Ream started and played for 67 minutes as the U.S. team defeated South Africa, 1-0, in Cape Town. The game was a friendly, which manager Bob Bradley used to look at new and upcoming players. Most of the excitement was on teenagers Mix Diskerud and Juan Agudelo, who combined for the winning goal. But in the end, it was Ream who had the most significant career of anyone who played that day. Now 38, he will now step into the enormous spotlight that comes with captaining the co-host nation in the world’s biggest sporting event. His career has always been about defying expectations and pushing boundaries. Several times throughout his career, Ream has appeared to plateau only to find a way to keep progressing upward. Beginnings In St. Louis St. Louis has always been a hotbed for producing top American soccer players. Five players on the legendary U.S. team that defeated England at the 1950 World Cup were from the city. In the modern era, the city has continued to produce U.S. internationals, such as three-time World Cup veteran Brian McBride, 2022 squad member Josh Sargent, 1994 alum Mike Sorber, 2014 member Brad Davis and longtime MLS forwards Pat Noonan and Taylor Twellman. Ream is the byproduct of many older forms of American player development. Unlike many of today’s top young players, Ream played high school soccer where he led St. Dominic to a Missouri state championship. He also was never on the radar for U.S. youth national teams. While many current national team level players bypass the NCAA, Ream played all four years with St. Louis University and was named the 2009 Atlantic 10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Turning Pro In Major League Soccer The MLS Draft has declined in importance, but that was how Ream turned professional. The New York Red Bulls selected him in the second round of the 2010 Draft with the 18th overall pick. Many draft picks outside the first round never break through, but Ream immediately cemented himself as a top defender in the league. In his rookie season, he was one of two players in MLS to play every minute of every regular season game and was a finalist for the Rookie of the Year award. Following that season, Ream made inroads with the national team under Bradley. First, it was the friendly against South Africa. Later, it was on the 2011 Gold Cup team. After his second MLS season, Ream earned a transfer to Bolton Wanderers of the Premier League, a move that took place a day after he got married and forced him to postpone his honeymoon. Initial Struggles For Club And Country Ream’s first several years in England were very difficult. Bolton was relegated just months after he arrived. In his first full season in 2012-13, Ream struggled for playing time in the Championship. That resulted in Ream falling out of favor with the national team under Jürgen Klinsmann. He did not make an international appearance in 2012 or 2013, and it wasn’t until the friendlies after the 2014 World Cup when he returned to the team after a three-year absence. The 2013-14 season is when Ream finally found his footing in England. For the next two seasons, he was named Bolton’s Player of the Year, which was bittersweet as the club languished in the bottom half of the table.  But it was enough for Fulham to take interest in Ream and make a successful transfer bid in August 2015. Fulham was also then in the Championship, but Fulham had far more of an upside and Ream found a place where he could push for a return to the Premier League. Early Years At Fulham And 2018 Heartbreak Ream settled in nicely at Fulham and immediately became a starter. In his third season there in 2017-18, he celebrated his 30th birthday and helped to guide the club back to the Premier League with a win over Aston Villa in the playoff final. But there were still rocky times during this period. In 2017, Ream returned to the national team under Bruce Arena after Klinsmann was fired, but he turned in a rough performance in a catastrophic 2-0 loss to Costa Rica that was one of the major reasons why the team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Then in 2018, after playing a major role in leading Fulham to promotion, he lost his starting job in the subsequent Premier League season, which ended in relegation. This sequence then repeated when he was instrumental toward another promotion in 2019-2020, only to play an even smaller role the following Premier League season, when the team was relegated again. The Ultimate Late Bloomer After Fulham’s second relegation, the concern over Ream was that he had found his level and his best days were behind him. He was nearly 34 and did not seem to be in the national team’s plans. His professional success was limited to the Championship and his three attempts in the Premier League were unsuccessful. But at an age when many players contemplate retirement, Ream began playing the best soccer of his career. In 2021-22, Ream played every minute of Fulham’s season, when the team was promoted again to the Premier League. Then in 2022-23, Ream finally achieved Premier League success. He never relinquished his starting job as the club finished in 10th place. While Tom Cairney remained the official club captain, Ream regularly wore the armband as Cairney dealt with injuries. He joined an elite group of American players who have worn the armband in a Premier League game (others including Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra, Claudio Reyna, Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard). After an absence from the national team for over a year, Ream was selected by Gregg Berhalter to be part of the 2022 World Cup team. In Qatar, he started every game as the team advanced out of group play and into the knockouts before losing to the Netherlands. Ream would then play one more season in the Premier League, during which he made his 300th appearance for the club. The Return Home And World Cup Captaincy Following the U.S. national team’s disappointing 2024 Copa América campaign, Ream returned to MLS and signed with Charlotte FC. When Mauricio Pochettino was hired as the national team coach, it was unclear if the Argentine would want to move beyond the aging central defender. But Ream again showed his relevance as Pochettino continued to rely on him, starting him throughout the 2025 Gold Cup and then naming him to the 2026 World Cup team. On May 30, 2026, Ream achieved yet another accomplishment when Pochettino named him USA’s World Cup captain. Ream’s career has been full of peaks and valleys. On several occasions, it looked as if his career was set to fade out, but each time Ream found a way to stay relevant. Now he is preparing to write perhaps the most important chapter of his career as he will lead the United States into the World Cup on home soil in front of an American public that desperately wants to believe in this team.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

The long wait finally ended on Monday when the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles completed a trade that was literally months in the making. The Eagles sent receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, as everyone knew they eventually would. The Patriots got the No. 1 receiver they so desperately needed, while the Eagles got rid of a problem. On the surface, it seems like the rare win-win trade for two teams with their sights set on Super Bowl LXI. Here are three quick takeaways from the long-awaited deal: With all due respect to DeVonta Smith, and whatever rookie Makai Lemon will eventually become, the best receiver on the Eagles before Monday was, by far, A.J. Brown. He’s averaged 75 catches, 1,147 yards, and eight touchdowns in each of his seven NFL seasons, and when training camp begins, he’ll still only be 29 years old. That’s a huge hole to fill, even for a receiver as capable as Smith and as promising as Lemon, but the Eagles have reason to believe the Brown trade can be addition by subtraction. He’s not the sole reason their passing offense seemed so disjointed and dysfunctional too often over the last three seasons, but his maddening inconsistency and obvious disinterest at times certainly have been a big part of that. It’s been obvious to everyone that something has been wrong. His once-tight relationship with best friend (and quarterback) Jalen Hurts isn’t what it once was. Brown’s own body language and cryptic nature made it clear he was unhappy with his role. And his antics were sometimes difficult to deal with, whether it was sideline outbursts or simply an odd decision to read a book on the bench during the game. Smith and Hurts seem to have the chemistry that Brown and Hurts once had, so starting over with a new No. 1 made a lot of sense. It’s not clear anyone can put up the kind of numbers Brown did in his first two years in Philly, when he averaged 97 catches for 1,476 yards and nine touchdowns. But the combination of Smith, Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown is formidable. And if they’re happier, that could be what finally gets the Eagles’ passing game back on track. Maybe it’s because he had four months to prepare, or maybe it’s because he’s the best general manager in football, but Eagles general manager Howie Roseman sure did fortify the Eagles’ receiver room in advance of the Brown trade. Clearly, DeVonta Smith is the key player, but Roseman made sure he’s surrounded by quite a cast. That’s a big change from recent seasons when Roseman struggled to find a third receiver to complement Brown and Smith. Now, even with Brown gone, he’s got a receiving group that goes four deep, maybe more. The big move was when he used two fourth-round picks to trade up three spots (with Dallas) in the draft to take USC receiver Makai Lemon 20th overall. He was the third receiver taken, and some scouts believe he could instantly be one of the best slot receivers in the entire league. They also signed the speedy Hollywood Brown, who finally looked a little like his old, healthy self in Kansas City last season (49-587-5) and is still only 29 years old (as of Thursday). And they signed Dontayvion Wicks, who caught 30 of the 46 passes thrown to him in Green Bay last season, where the promising 24-year-old was tragically underused. It’s not an all-star cast beyond Smith, but there’s more depth and potential as a corps than they’ve had in years. Take the No. 1 receiver off of most teams and they probably couldn’t survive it. But the Eagles might actually be set up to thrive. The Patriots have arguably the best young quarterback in the NFL, fresh off a near-miss at both an MVP win and a Super Bowl championship, and heading into the third year of his rookie contract. The financial window is closing a bit, even as his championship window is just starting to open up. Fresh off a trip to the Super Bowl, they had to treat this as a win-now opportunity before Drake Maye becomes something of a financial burden. So it made sense to take on the expense of Brown and to part ways with a first-round pick two years from now to get the No. 1 receiver they so desperately needed. Stefon Diggs did fine last season (85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns), but he’s 32, and fine isn’t good enough for a team on the verge of a title. Brown can be better, especially if he’s the focal point of their attack, which he almost certainly will be. The Patriots did sign Romeo Doubs, who is a formidable No. 2, but he’s not good enough to tempt offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to build a game plan around him with Brown on his team. Is that enough to put the Patriots over the top and win them their first post-Bill Belichick/Tom Brady title? Not by itself. They still need to fix the offensive line issues that left Maye battered during the playoffs, and they still have to prove they can stand up to a much more difficult schedule this season. But adding an elite receiver like Brown certainly will help and will make their road much easier if they figure everything else out.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

For the first time since 1986, Mexico City will be the site of the opening match of a FIFA men’s World Cup when the 2026 edition kicks off, but it will be even more poignant than the one from 40 years ago. This opener will actually include Mexico’s national team, as the one back in 1986 had then-defending champions Italy taking on Bulgaria. Expect plenty of emotion, but now it is time to remove the sentiment and dive into the team’s 26-man roster. Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre (a member of Mexico’s 1986 squad) is in his third managerial stint with El Tri. Pundits and supporters alike are hoping that playing co-hosts and having the support on home soil will play a significant role towards a successful campaign. And when I say “home soil” I’m also including the U.S. because the team’s support is arguably, distinctively unrivaled. Guadalajara or Los Angeles, CDMX or Dallas—it doesn’t matter. México’s players will always have vibrant and loud support at any of their games, either here or there. Here are my takeaways: 1. Did Someone Call For Aguirre? Aguirre works as something of a crisis-solver. His management is akin to “The Wolf” – Harvey Keitel’s character from Pulp Fiction – where he enters a problematic situation and fixes it. For the 2002 World Cup, México was on the brink of bowing out of qualification and Aguirre stepped in, confirming a spot and even winning the group before losing to its arch-nemesis, the United States, in the knockout stages. For 2010, once again, Aguirre replaced the late Sven Göran-Eriksson halfway through the poor qualifiers and rescued El Tri, taking them once again to the promised land before eventually losing in the Round of 16 to Argentina. For this World Cup, he has adopted a grueling training camp where preparations have been ongoing, including controversially pulling players away from domestic campaigns. Aguirre wants to give them what he went through as a player back in the aforementioned 1986 tournament, where brotherhood-and-blue-collar-like mentality took center stage. Of course, it helped to have the legendary Hugo Sánchez. But you get my point. Aguirre wants México to be made of steel for this tournament, which will hopefully push them through any kind of obstacle, no matter the opponent. The objective? If you ask any Mexico fan, it’s quite simple really. To reach the infamous quinto partido (fifth match) — or sexto partido in this case due to the expansion of the tournament with an extra round — as Mexico has not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since — yup, you guessed it, 1986. Aguirre is hoping to change that. 2. Teenage Sensation Mora Leads New Era This squad is diverse, mixed with experience, youth, domestic and international know-how. It could, maybe, offer something special. So let’s hope for the sake of every Mexico fan, the nation rallies behind this squad because this team will never have this kind of home support ever again. The team has defensive veteran presence. Center-back duo César Montes and Johan Vásquez have played in Europe for numerous seasons. Edson Álvarez, who could be used in the backline or in his usual defensive midfielder role, is slowly returning from a prolonged injury. But the main talking point with this roster is that Aguirre is placing a lot of faith in fresh faces. There are 13 players who were not part of the previous World Cup in Qatar, when they failed to get out of the group stage. All eyes especially are on the teenage sensation Gilberto Mora, and at 17 years and 239 days old, the midfielder from Tijuana will become the youngest player to appear in a World Cup match for México if he features in the opener against South Africa—a current record held by Manuel “Chaquetas” Rosas, when the 18-year-old featured in 1930. Mora is a special talent with obvious eyes from Europe interested in him, including Real Madrid. Then there are several dual-national players who will be key to México’s success at this tournament. Colombia-born striker Julián Quiñones, who scored 33 goals this season with Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League (more than England’s Ivan Toney or Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo), could push to start. Spain-born Álvaro Fidalgo, who helped Club Ámerica win three Liga MX titles before a move to Real Betis, feels like a lock in the midfield. And two U.S.-born players in Brian Gutiérrez and Obed Vargas (how often do you see an Alaskan playing for Atlético Madrid?) provide some flexibility, balance and youth in a very demanding tournament. 3. Memo’s Back, But Will There Be A Party? When it comes to this sport, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are in rarefied air. So it’s pretty unique for a player to join those two in anything. Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa is set for his sixth trip to the World Cup, joining Messi and Ronaldo in this feat. And while the 40-year-old stopper has only played in four of those editions (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022), Ochoa could help his national team once again. The door swung open for Ochoa to make history after presumed starter Luis Ángel Malagón suffered a devastating Achilles injury in March while on duty with Club América. Raúl “Tala” Rangel from Chivas has taken over the starter role for Mexico, but to have Ochoa in the unit is a special opportunity, and you never know, he might just be called up to action. 4. A Strikers Conundrum There was never any doubt that the dynamic duo of Rául Jiménez and Santiago Giménez were going to be called up, but the bigger question is: can they play together? Or is this an out-and-out battle for the No. 9 role? Aguirre has used them both before, including the successful Gold Cup run from last summer, as Jiménez often drops deeper whilst the AC Milan man infiltrates the box, feeding from his partner. But if you ask me, I think this should be an either-or situation, because México is at its best when there is a 4-3-3 philosophy with one target man feeding off supply. In addition, Giménez has gone through an injury-ridden season with AC Milan, so his starting role is not guaranteed. There is also a great weapon on the bench with Chivas forward Armando ‘La Hormiga’ González, who is a goal-scoring machine in Liga MX. And don’t forget Quiñones, who could be most in form of them all. Whatever the case, there is hope for Aguirre that all these weapons will compliment each other and eventually create a dynamic unit of goalscoring. Veremos.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

The Los Angeles Rams have done it again! The Rams acquired two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 third-round pick on Monday, proving once again that they’re in “F them picks” mode. General manager Les Snead, who has been with the team since 2012, ushered in the “F them picks” era not long after the Rams moved to Los Angeles in 2012. They’ve given up several premium draft picks over the last decade, surrendering a swath of valuable selections to help build their Super Bowl-winning roster in 2021. That led to Snead creating the term “F them picks” during the team’s celebration. As a result, the Rams have made just two first-round picks since 2018. They took Verse in 2024, who was just traded in the deal for Garrett, and quarterback Ty Simpson in this past NFL Draft, a rare move that signaled that the team was building for the future. The Rams’ Super Bowl title in 2022 and 10 playoff victories since 2018 are proof that this aggressive philosophy has paid off in a big way. Now, following the blockbuster move for Garrett that shocked the entire NFL world, let’s take a look at the timeline of the major trades that helped build the Rams into the powerhouse franchise they are today. Timeline Of Rams’ Blockbuster Trades The Rams acquired 2015 Defensive Rookie of the Year Marcus Peters and a 2018 sixth-round draft pick for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick and a 2019 second-round draft pick. He was a key piece in helping the Rams reach Super Bowl LIII. The Rams acquired Brandin Cooks and a fourth-round pick from the Patriots in exchange for the No. 23 overall pick in the 2018 first round and a sixth-round selection. Cooks spent two seasons in Los Angeles, emerging as a key deep-threat weapon during the team’s run to Super Bowl LIII. The Rams acquired All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for first-round picks in 2020 and 2021, plus a 2021 fourth-round pick. Ramsey was an instrumental part of their Super Bowl run in 2022. The trade that changed everything. This blockbuster trade redefined the NFL over the last five seasons and is widely considered the biggest win-win trade in NFL history. Matthew Stafford brought a Super Bowl to LA, won an MVP and has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL over that span. The Rams acquired Sony Michel from the Patriots in exchange for a 2022 fifth-round pick and a conditional sixth-round pick that later became a fourth-round selection after Cam Akers suffered a torn Achilles during a preseason workout. The trade occurred just before the start of the 2021 season and proved to be a valuable addition. Michel rushed for 845 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season, then added 140 rushing yards and a touchdown during the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning playoff run. At the 2021 trade deadline, the Rams pushed all their chips to the center of the table, acquiring Von Miller from the Denver Broncos in exchange for second-round and third-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Miller played a massive role in the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI championship run, recording 31 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, eight quarterback hits, and 5.0 sacks in just eight regular-season games. He then elevated his play in the postseason, adding 14 tackles and 4.0 sacks during the Rams’ four-game march to a Super Bowl title. After coming up just short in the 2025 NFC Championship game, the Rams have now gone all in once again. With their secondary a glaring issue last season, the Rams traded a 2026 first-round pick (No. 29 overall), a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick for McDuffie. Shortly after the trade, the Rams signed the 25-year-old Southern California native to a record-setting four-year, $124 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The current Super Bowl favorites have acquired the reigning Defensive Player of the Year and arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Garrett logged 23 sacks last season, setting the NFL’s single-season all-time sack record.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has been searching for answers on the course during a quiet stretch of play over the past few months. That skid has included missing the cut at both the Masters and the PGA Championship. However, he appears to have rediscovered his form after finishing third at the LIV Golf Korea event, closing with a 5-under 65, just one shot out of a playoff. To find ways to improve his swing and break out of his slump, DeChambeau has taken an unconventional approach. He’s now turning to AI and Google Gemini to analyze and refine his game in search of a new edge. “I spent some long hours on the range trying to figure some stuff out and I was talking to AI quite a bit last night trying to go through some different physics principles that make the club turn over, having some alpha torque and gamma torque put in there,” DeChambeau said. “I was like, what makes that possibly do that, and was talking about just grip pressure and tension.” The process marked a rare dive into technology-driven experimentation for the two-time major champion. It also reflects his ongoing search for consistency after an uneven stretch in recent weeks. “I came out here today with just a little bit more freer hands and I felt the club a lot better,” DeChambeau said. “I felt like I could close the club a lot more effectively and then I started stripping it.” Reporters spotted DeChambeau on the range between 7:30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday night, visibly frustrated as he slammed his club into the ground. The moment goes to show the intensity of his struggles as he works through ongoing swing issues, prompting him to explore Gemini. “I was frustrated,” DeChambeau said. “I’ve been trying everything in my body. I didn’t actually figure it out on the range. I went back and started talking to Gemini and trying to figure out just what it could be to passively make the club turn over.” The experimentation reflects DeChambeau’s broader effort to better understand the physics behind his swing and find a repeatable solution. He believes those late-night conversations helped him identify a key adjustment that finally clicked. “Hands just felt like they were moving forward and I couldn’t get the club to turn over even if I tried to stop it, here and [it] just wouldn’t turn over,” DeChambeau said. “So I left kind of frustrated, and then learned later that night, I needed to relax my grip pressure and let the thing fold over naturally.”​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

The Rams continue to tell the NFL world that they’re all-in on winning the Super Bowl. Just over two months after trading for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, Los Angeles on Monday acquired reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in a blockbuster deal. The Rams gave up ascending edge rusher Jared Verse and premium draft capital in the trade — a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round selection and a 2029 third-rounder. With Garrett in the fold, how does the Rams’ defense stack up with the NFL’s best? Here’s my ranking of the league’s top five units in descending order: Key additions: OLB Jonathan Greenard (trade), CB Riq Woolen (FA), OLB Arnold Ebiketie (FA)Key losses: OLB Jaelan Phillips (FA), LB Nakobe Dean (FA), S Reed Blankenship (FA) Losing Jaelan Phillips in free agency was a big loss for the Eagles, but they shouldn’t lose a step in the pass rush after trading for Jonathan Greenard in April. Before a down year in 2025, the former Pro Bowler had back-to-back seasons of 12 sacks. The signing of ex-Seahawk Riq Woolen on a one-year deal represents a low risk, potentially high reward boost to what’s already a strong secondary. If edge rusher Jalen Carter is healthy, playcaller Vic Fango has one of the truly elite defenses in the NFL. Key additions: DT Tyler Oyedim (draft)Key losses: DL John Franklin-Myers (FA), S P.J. Locke (FA) The Broncos last season had the NFL’s best pass rush, the No. 2 total defense and ranked third in points allowed. John Franklin-Myers’ departure in free agency is significant, but Denver still has the core of its defense and drafted defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, a third-round pick who could suffice as a Franklin-Myers replacement. Denver has had a top-three defense in back-to-back seasons under DC Vance Joseph. Key additions: DE Myles Garrett (trade), CB Trent McDuffie (trade), CB Jaylen Watson (FA)Key losses: OLB Jared Verse (trade), CB Cobie Durant (FA) With Garrett in the picture, the Rams now have the league’s most tantalizing defense. Los Angeles could be truly dominant in stopping the pass — it has added two All-Pro talents in Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie — while still being great against the run (the Rams ranked 12th in run defense last season). But could having such an elite offense — especially through the air — keep Chris Shula’s defense on the field longer than expected? Despite leading the league in scoring last season, the Rams were 14th in average time per drive (2:53). Key additions: DE Dante Fowler Jr. (FA), S Bud Clark (draft), CB Julian Neal (draft)Key losses: S Coby Bryant (FA), DE Boye Mafe (FA), CB Riq Woolen (FA) The Seahawks return 10 full-time starters from their No. 1 ranked scoring defense that led the way to the franchise’s Super Bowl LX victory, but their depth losses aren’t insignificant. If rookie defensive backs Bud Clark (second round) and Julian Neal (third round) play a big role early, Mike Macdonald’s defense may not lose a step. Key additions: S Reed Blankenship (FA), DL Logan Hall (FA), DT Kayden McDonald (draft)Key loss: DT Tim Settle (FA) The Seahawks last season barely edged the Texans as the league’s top-scoring defense (Seattle at 17.2 PPG allowed, Houston at 17.4 PPG allowed). So with the losses the Seahawks have suffered this offseason, the Texans — who also return 10 starters — are in the top spot by default. Not to mention, an already feared Houston defense added a high-quality veteran safety in Reed Blankenship via free agency and landed Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald in the second round of the draft.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

The Los Angeles Rams once again showed a willingness to go for broke in the franchise’s chase for another Super Bowl. In one of the biggest trades in NFL history, the Rams landed future Hall of Fame edge rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns for two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 third-round pick. The Rams securing the all-time single-season sack leader and last year’s NFL Defensive Player of the Year shows that they remain intently focused on building a roster that can not only make the Super Bowl, but win it all. It’s reminiscent of their move to acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford in 2021, when they shipped Jared Goff and two first-round picks to the Detroit Lions. The Rams won the Super Bowl in the same year they made the Stafford trade, capturing the Lombardi Trophy at their home stadium. And where will this year’s Super Bowl be played? SoFi Stadium. So, will history repeat itself again for the Rams? With Garrett now headed to L.A., here are three takeaways from the massive deal: The Texas native demanded a trade during the offseason last year, but when the Browns offered him a rich extension, he picked the money over winning. Garrett signed a four-year contract extension that, at the time, made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, earning $40 million annually. Garrett went on to have his best season as a pro, breaking the NFL’s single-season sack record with 23 sacks and totaling 33 tackles for loss. Still, Garrett’s heroic performance didn’t have an impact on his team’s record, as the Browns finished 5-12 and fired head coach Kevin Stefanski at the end of the season. This offseason seemed to have fizzled Garrett’s situation in Cleveland. After the Browns moved on from Stefanski, they didn’t hire who he wanted to be their next head coach, Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Instead, they hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and Schwartz opted to leave the organization. As the offseason progressed, Garrett’s unhappiness in Cleveland became apparent. Monken said he still hadn’t met Garrett yet when he spoke with reporters in late May, and the star edge rusher wasn’t present for the team’s voluntary workouts. During Garrett’s time away, the Browns restructured his contract, allowing them to spread out his cap hit over two seasons after June 1. That paved the way for a trade. Garrett had a no-trade clause in his contract, giving him some power in picking his next location. His new home is one he’ll have some familiarity with, as Garrett’s girlfriend, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, is a Southern California native. So, the trade to Los Angeles brings him closer to his offseason lifestyle. Los Angeles already gave up a first-round pick this offseason in a trade for versatile, All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and signed his teammate, former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson, to improve the team’s weak spot defensively in the secondary. Those moves came after Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seattle Seahawks successfully moved the ball through the air with relative ease in their NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams en route to winning the Super Bowl. Now, Los Angeles has one of the best defensive fronts in football to help ease the burden of its revamped secondary. Verse was a good player and L.A’s most talented pass rusher. However, Verse had trouble finishing in critical moments of the game, logging just 12 sacks over his first two seasons. And the Rams still have plenty of talent in the defensive trenches outside of Garrett. Byron Young was more productive in getting after the quarterback last year than Verse, recording 12 sacks to earn a Pro Bowl nod in 2025. The interior of the line is formidable, with defensive tackles Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Poona Ford, but the Rams now have their first elite closer on the edge since Von Miller, who was instrumental in helping the team win the Super Bowl in 2021. Leading tackler inside linebacker Nate Landman signed an extension this past season and returns, along with versatile safeties Kam Curl and Quentin Lake. Add McDuffie and Watson to the mix, and the Rams have elite players at all three levels of their defense, something they couldn’t claim when they fell two wins short of the Lombardi Trophy last year. The Browns’ roster will take an immediate hit for 2026, but they’re now well-positioned to build for the future. They moved on from a high-maintenance player in Garrett, who showed up late for meetings routinely and was arrested a handful of times for speeding. He could have been an issue for a franchise attempting to establish a new culture with Monken, if he wasn’t already with his absences from the team’s offseason program. While Verse isn’t the pass rusher Garrett has been, he also fits their timeline more than the two-time Defensive Player of the Year did. He joins a Cleveland squad that had several productive rookies last season, including Defensive Rookie of the Year Carson Schwessinger and defensive tackle Mason Graham. More importantly, the Browns now have extra draft capital that could allow them to make a move in next year’s talent-rich QB class. They now have two first-round picks in 2027, giving them 11 picks total. The Browns have a two-man competition at quarterback this season in Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, but it’s clear that they’re looking toward next year. “It’s all about winning a Super Bowl in L.A,” a longtime NFL scout told me when asked about the trade. “The Browns get rid of an eventual pain in the ass, if he isn’t one already.”​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Odell Beckham Jr. is going back to his first professional home. The wide receiver has agreed to a deal with the New York Giants, according to multiple reports. The terms of Beckham’s deal with New York are unknown, but he visited the Giants on Monday. New York also reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with wide receiver Braxton Berrios earlier in the day. Beckham’s return to the Giants had been months in the making. New Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who coached Beckham for a season with the Ravens, told reporters at the owners meeting in March that the team was open to signing Beckham. In those comments, Harbaugh also shared that he and Beckham had remained in contact even after the wide receiver left Baltimore at the end of the 2023 season. A few weeks later, Beckham had a workout with the Giants and underwent a physical for the team. While a deal didn’t culminate then, it was apparent that New York’s interest in reuniting with Beckham was real. This past week created an urgency for the Giants to add at wide receiver. Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski tore his Achilles during New York’s organized team activities (OTAs) session on Friday, thinning the Giants’ depth at the position. Star wide receiver Malik Nabers is returning from an ACL tear that ended his second season early, and Darius Slayton is rehabbing from a core injury. New York also lost productive wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson in free agency this offseason, but signed veterans Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin. The Giants used a third-round pick on Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields as well. Beckham, 33, didn’t play in the NFL in the 2025 season, remaining unsigned for the entire year following a stint with the Miami Dolphins, as he was also suspended six games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. However, he had expressed an interest in playing again multiple times this offseason. Beckham emerged as one of the NFL’s top receivers during his Giants tenure. After being taken by New York with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Beckham quickly set Giants and NFL records. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, logging 1,305 receiving yards and making his memorable one-handed grab that season. He also tied Lance Alworth for the NFL record for the fewest games needed to reach 4,000 career receiving yards, as he had at least 1,300 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. But Beckham’s dominance never translated into consistent success for the Giants. They reached the postseason only once in his five-year tenure with the team, causing New York to trade Beckham to the Cleveland Browns in 2019 as part of a rebuild. Now, Beckham will join another rebuilding Giants squad that is hoping to get back into the postseason for the first time in four years.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports