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Los Angeles Rams, Chargers to be featured on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ during NFL training camp: report

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If NFL training camp isn’t canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, HBO’s “Hard Knocks” has its sights set on the two teams that it plans on following during the summer months leading up to the start of the season.

According to ESPN, both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will be the focal points of the NFL’s training camp. With plans to open Los Angeles’ new SoFi Stadium, the league had the vision to feature both teams in this year’s edition of the TV show.

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Both the Rams and Chargers will have compelling storylines entering the 2020 season.

The Rams — who will have interesting personalities like cornerback Jalen Ramsey, defensive tackle Aaron Donald and quarterback Jared Goff — were actually featured on “Hard Knocks” back in 2016. Running back Todd Gurley was recently released when free agency kicked off, so it will be fascinating to see who takes over in the backfield for the Rams.

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For the Chargers, they will have a new man under center. Quarterback Philip Rivers and the Chargers parted ways in the offseason, and as of right now, the signal-caller anchoring the ship will be Tyrod Taylor. The Chargers are expected to draft a quarterback in the NFL Draft, so a potential quarterback competition could play out on the show.

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There hasn’t been an official announcement for the “Hard Knocks” show because of the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The NFL has already been forced to hold a virtual version of the NFL Draft, and the league canceled all of its annual league meetings.

SoFi Stadium’s completion could be delayed because of coronavirus pandemic, Rams official says

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The construction of the Los Angeles Rams’ new stadium in Southern California could be delayed because of the ongoing, Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff said Thursday.

SoFi Stadium is supposed to house the Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers starting in the 2020 season. The stadium is located in Inglewood, but the pandemic is putting a strain on construction. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least one worker tested positive for the illness and another was “presumed positive.”

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“This is not the time you want to be finishing a stadium, in this environment as you prepare,” Demoff told the LA Times. “Because it’s when you need to be all hands on deck, walking through the building every day, meeting with your staff, working out the kinks and planning for it. So when you’ve been building something for a few years, you would love an optimal environment to finish it.”

The stadium was set to officially open July 25 with a Taylor Swift concert.

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“Our stadium, and I believe the Raiders’ stadium as well, will both be amazing when they are finished and when they will begin play, which will certainly happen in the near future, whether that’s in July, August, September, [or] in 2021,” Demoff added. “I don’t think you can look at either of these stadiums as short-term projects to finish but rather long-term beacons for the franchises and for the NFL.”

About 3,000 people are working on SoFi Stadium even with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order in place.

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At least 11,000 California residents have tested positive for coronavirus and at least 240 have died.

SoFi Stadium’s completion could be delayed because of coronavirus pandemic, Rams official says

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The construction of the Los Angeles Rams’ new stadium in Southern California could be delayed because of the ongoing, Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff said Thursday.

SoFi Stadium is supposed to house the Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers starting in the 2020 season. The stadium is located in Inglewood, but the pandemic is putting a strain on construction. According to the Los Angeles Times, at least one worker tested positive for the illness and another was “presumed positive.”

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“This is not the time you want to be finishing a stadium, in this environment as you prepare,” Demoff told the LA Times. “Because it’s when you need to be all hands on deck, walking through the building every day, meeting with your staff, working out the kinks and planning for it. So when you’ve been building something for a few years, you would love an optimal environment to finish it.”

The stadium was set to officially open July 25 with a Taylor Swift concert.

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“Our stadium, and I believe the Raiders’ stadium as well, will both be amazing when they are finished and when they will begin play, which will certainly happen in the near future, whether that’s in July, August, September, [or] in 2021,” Demoff added. “I don’t think you can look at either of these stadiums as short-term projects to finish but rather long-term beacons for the franchises and for the NFL.”

About 3,000 people are working on SoFi Stadium even with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order in place.

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At least 11,000 California residents have tested positive for coronavirus and at least 240 have died.

Chargers’ Tyrod Taylor believes team could ‘turn a lot of heads’ if he’s under center

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor is out to prove his worth.

After losing out on the Tom Brady sweepstakes, the Chargers will head into the 2020 NFL season with at least one quarterback with plenty of experience on their roster. Taylor said Sunday he believes if he’s given the keys to run the show in Los Angeles, the Chargers would be legitimate contenders in the AFC West.

“We have a lot of talent on our team,” Taylor told the Orange County Register. “If I am the guy that would be calling the shots, I know for sure that we’ll go out and turn a lot of heads.”

Taylor, a nine-year NFL veteran, has predominantly been a backup or a fill-in starter for the majority of his career. However, from 2015 to 2017, Taylor was leading the Buffalo Bills as a starter for 43 games.

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The Chargers are expected to take a quarterback with the No. 6 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, which means there will be competition surrounding the position previously held by Philip Rivers for the last 14 years. With Rivers moved on and taking over as the signal-caller for the Indianapolis Colts, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has confidence in Taylor to be the starter.

“I think it’s too early to start talking about it,” Taylor told the newspaper when asked if he sees himself as the Chargers’ starting quarterback. “I’ve never been one to focus on things that I can’t control. … It starts with guys who (the Chargers) may sign whether it would be a veteran or whether it would be a rookie. I can’t focus on that because I can’t control it. So I feel like if I’m putting too much time into that then I’m not putting enough time into myself to be the best player … I think I kind of done a good job of separating myself from the emotional side of things and just putting it aside and just strictly focusing on me being better, and going out and attacking each job with a starting mindset.

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“I’ve done that since I stepped into this league as a sixth-round draft pick going to a team with an established quarterback (Joe Flacco),” Taylor added. “For myself … mentally, I knew I had to walk into the building with a starting mindset, so I can be able to grow into the way I needed to grow, and I’m just trying to keep that mindset throughout the years. It has allowed me to be able to focus on what needs to be focused on for me to be able to go out and play ball at a high level.”

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Taylor’s best season as a starter came back in 2015 for the Bills, when he threw for 3,035 passing yards with 20 passing touchdowns and six interceptions. He also had 568 rushing yards and four more scores on the ground.

With Keenan Allen, Hunter Henry, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler all set to return as vital pieces of the Chargers’ offense, he easily has one of the best-supporting casts in the entire NFL.

Cam Newton is a free agent: Where will the former NFL MVP play next?

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The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton officially parted ways on Tuesday after nine seasons.

Newton became the face of the Panthers when he was drafted No. 1 overall back in 2011, and he led Carolina to three straight NFC South titles from 2013-15, and a Super Bowl appearance during the 2015 season.

According to the NFL Network, prior to Newton’s release the Panthers were shopping the three-time Pro Bowler to the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers, but neither team was willing to make a deal.

Now that Newton is available and in total control of where he plays next, here are the five best destinations for the former league MVP.

5. Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins hired Ron Rivera as their head coach in the offseason. This means if Newton decides to sign with the Redskins, it would be a reunion of the coach and quarterback duo from their days in Carolina.

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins was taken by the Redskins in the first round of last year’s NFL Draft, and they recently just traded with the Panthers for quarterback Kyle Allen, who was under center for Carolina the majority of last season. Alex Smith is also working his way back from injury with hopes to play again but a timetable for him is uncertain.

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With a new coaching staff in order, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder could be open to the opportunity of Newton joining the team. His No. 1 jersey is bound to sell, and he could give a heartbeat to a team so desperate of staying relevant.

Familiarity might be the only factor that would lead the Redskins to Newton. Rivera told a Charlotte radio station that Washington was never really interested in Newton. Things could change if the organization doesn’t like what it sees from Haskins or Allen immediately.

4. Miami Dolphins

If Newton were to choose the Miami Dolphins as a potential destination, he would be joining a team that has improved tremendously this offseason. The Dolphins made quite a few key signings, which includes cornerback Byron Jones, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, defensive ends Emmanuel Ogbah and Shaq Lawson, running back Jordan Howard and center Ted Karras.

Head coach Brian Flores got the most out of his team last year, despite the lack of talent provided to him. But now, with all of these key free-agent acquisitions, to go along with Miami’s three first-round draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Dolphins should improve even more.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been linked to the Dolphins in the draft, which means Newton would be a fantastic option to serve as a bridge for the next year or two while Tagovailoa continues rehabbing from hip surgery.

Newton would be a nice fit for the Dolphins if they believe they can win now.

But in the way of him joining Miami are Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen. For the Dolphins to bring in Newton, a decision would have to be made on one or both of those quarterbacks.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded away quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears just a few days ago, which means they are now in the market for a quarterback.

The only quarterback currently on their roster is Gardner Minshew II, who played well as a starter during his rookie campaign, when he was asked to take over under center after Foles was injured Week 1.

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A dynamic duo of Newton and running back Leonard Fournette is ideal for a Jaguars team that is still looking to find an identity. If the Jaguars believe Newton is back to full health, they should sign him to a long-term contract, and begin putting pieces around him because they would instantly become a contender in the AFC South.

2. New England Patriots

The only way this works is if Newton takes a pay cut. The New England Patriots are historically known for not paying their players at or above market value, but they are known for taking a flyer on someone like Newton who is coming off of an injury-riddled season looking for redemption.

One example of the Patriots doing this is when they acquired wide receiver Randy Moss back in 2007 for a fourth-round pick. Moss ended up setting the NFL record for receiving touchdowns in a single season and was instrumental in New England’s run to a 16-0 regular season.

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If, and only if, Newton would be willing to take a Ryan Tannehill-esque deal, the Patriots will be a contender for his services. New England still has a top defense, and Newton would instantly bring a whole new dynamic to an offense that struggled to have success with Tom Brady as their quarterback last season.

The Patriots currently signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a 1-year deal. He will join second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham and Cody Kessler as the only players on the team at the position.

1. Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers have already been linked to Newton.

The Chargers couldn’t come to a trade agreement on a deal with the Panthers for Newton, but now that he’s a free agent, this may even make more sense.

Head coach Anthony Lynn has been intrigued with the idea of adding a mobile quarterback after the Chargers parted ways with Philip Rivers this offseason. The Chargers will be moving to a new stadium, so Newton in the powder blue jerseys would immediately create buzz for a team that has trouble selling tickets. He might be a better option than Tyrod Taylor or a rookie.

That said, Newton will certainly have the weapons to work with. Running back Austin Ekeler, tight end Hunter Henry and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams would be more than enough options for Newton, who would instantly make the Chargers a contender in the AFC.

The Chargers are currently set to pick sixth overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. They could potentially draft a quarterback like Justin Herbert out of Oregon, or Tagovailoa if available, and either signal-caller could sit behind Newton for a year and learn from one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks of this generation.

Cam Newton is a free agent: Where will the former NFL MVP play next?

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The Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton officially parted ways on Tuesday after nine seasons.

Newton became the face of the Panthers when he was drafted No. 1 overall back in 2011, and he led Carolina to three straight NFC South titles from 2013-15, and a Super Bowl appearance during the 2015 season.

According to the NFL Network, prior to Newton’s release the Panthers were shopping the three-time Pro Bowler to the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers, but neither team was willing to make a deal.

Now that Newton is available and in total control of where he plays next, here are the five best destinations for the former league MVP.

5. Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins hired Ron Rivera as their head coach in the offseason. This means if Newton decides to sign with the Redskins, it would be a reunion of the coach and quarterback duo from their days in Carolina.

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins was taken by the Redskins in the first round of last year’s NFL Draft, and they recently just traded with the Panthers for quarterback Kyle Allen, who was under center for Carolina the majority of last season. Alex Smith is also working his way back from injury with hopes to play again but a timetable for him is uncertain.

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With a new coaching staff in order, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder could be open to the opportunity of Newton joining the team. His No. 1 jersey is bound to sell, and he could give a heartbeat to a team so desperate of staying relevant.

Familiarity might be the only factor that would lead the Redskins to Newton. Rivera told a Charlotte radio station that Washington was never really interested in Newton. Things could change if the organization doesn’t like what it sees from Haskins or Allen immediately.

4. Miami Dolphins

If Newton were to choose the Miami Dolphins as a potential destination, he would be joining a team that has improved tremendously this offseason. The Dolphins made quite a few key signings, which includes cornerback Byron Jones, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, defensive ends Emmanuel Ogbah and Shaq Lawson, running back Jordan Howard and center Ted Karras.

Head coach Brian Flores got the most out of his team last year, despite the lack of talent provided to him. But now, with all of these key free-agent acquisitions, to go along with Miami’s three first-round draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Dolphins should improve even more.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been linked to the Dolphins in the draft, which means Newton would be a fantastic option to serve as a bridge for the next year or two while Tagovailoa continues rehabbing from hip surgery.

Newton would be a nice fit for the Dolphins if they believe they can win now.

But in the way of him joining Miami are Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen. For the Dolphins to bring in Newton, a decision would have to be made on one or both of those quarterbacks.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded away quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears just a few days ago, which means they are now in the market for a quarterback.

The only quarterback currently on their roster is Gardner Minshew II, who played well as a starter during his rookie campaign, when he was asked to take over under center after Foles was injured Week 1.

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A dynamic duo of Newton and running back Leonard Fournette is ideal for a Jaguars team that is still looking to find an identity. If the Jaguars believe Newton is back to full health, they should sign him to a long-term contract, and begin putting pieces around him because they would instantly become a contender in the AFC South.

2. New England Patriots

The only way this works is if Newton takes a pay cut. The New England Patriots are historically known for not paying their players at or above market value, but they are known for taking a flyer on someone like Newton who is coming off of an injury-riddled season looking for redemption.

One example of the Patriots doing this is when they acquired wide receiver Randy Moss back in 2007 for a fourth-round pick. Moss ended up setting the NFL record for receiving touchdowns in a single season and was instrumental in New England’s run to a 16-0 regular season.

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If, and only if, Newton would be willing to take a Ryan Tannehill-esque deal, the Patriots will be a contender for his services. New England still has a top defense, and Newton would instantly bring a whole new dynamic to an offense that struggled to have success with Tom Brady as their quarterback last season.

The Patriots currently signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a 1-year deal. He will join second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham and Cody Kessler as the only players on the team at the position.

1. Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers have already been linked to Newton.

The Chargers couldn’t come to a trade agreement on a deal with the Panthers for Newton, but now that he’s a free agent, this may even make more sense.

Head coach Anthony Lynn has been intrigued with the idea of adding a mobile quarterback after the Chargers parted ways with Philip Rivers this offseason. The Chargers will be moving to a new stadium, so Newton in the powder blue jerseys would immediately create buzz for a team that has trouble selling tickets. He might be a better option than Tyrod Taylor or a rookie.

That said, Newton will certainly have the weapons to work with. Running back Austin Ekeler, tight end Hunter Henry and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams would be more than enough options for Newton, who would instantly make the Chargers a contender in the AFC.

The Chargers are currently set to pick sixth overall in the upcoming NFL Draft. They could potentially draft a quarterback like Justin Herbert out of Oregon, or Tagovailoa if available, and either signal-caller could sit behind Newton for a year and learn from one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks of this generation.

Panthers tried to trade Cam Newton to 2 teams before deciding on release: report

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Cam Newton’s marriage to the Carolina Panthers will reportedly come to an end on Tuesday.

The Panthers were expected to release Newton, ESPN reported. The decision didn’t come lightly as the Panthers tried to trade Newton, NFL Network reported.

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According to the NFL Network, the Panthers tried to trade Newton to the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers, but neither team was willing to make a deal. The Bears traded with the Jacksonville Jaguars for quarterback Nick Foles, and after the Chargers lost out on Tom Brady, they turned their focus to the incoming quarterback class in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Releasing Newton appeared to be the only option for the Panthers. They had signed quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and P.J. Walker.

Carolina will take on just $2 million in dead money with the release of Newton. Once the Panthers officially release Newton, the Panthers will clear $19.1 million in cap space.

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Newton missed 16 regular season games over the last two years due to a foot injury that required a procedure. He also had multiple shoulder surgeries in his career.

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Newton became the face of the Panthers when he was drafted No. 1 overall back in 2011.

He led the Panthers to three straight NFC South titles from 2013-15, and a Super Bowl appearance in 2015 when he was awarded NFL MVP. He earned three Pro Bowls in nine seasons.

Tom Brady following other great quarterbacks who tried to keep legendary careers alive

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Tom Brady reportedly agreed in principle to a deal to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, hours after he announced he would not be returning to the New England Patriots after 20 seasons.

Once Brady signs a deal with the Buccaneers, he will be joining a list of great NFL quarterbacks who decided to switch teams toward the end of their careers.

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These are some other quarterbacks who switched to a different uniform late in their careers:

JOE NAMATH

Joe Namath joined the Rams in 1977. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Joe Namath famously guaranteed a victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and held up his end of the bargain. Namath spent 12 seasons with the New York Jets, throwing for 27,057 yards, 170 touchdown passes and 215 interceptions. However, he didn’t finish his career in New York.

Namath joined the Los Angeles Rams in 1977. He played four games for the Rams before calling it a career. Earlier this year, Namath urged Brady not to make the same mistake he did.

“I wish I knew what I learned in making that transition before making it, meaning it turned out to be a very difficult transition,” he told ESPN in January of joining the Rams.

JOHNNY UNITAS

Johnny Unitas was one of the greatest quarterbacks at the time. He was with the Baltimore Colts from 1956 to 1972 and is only known for playing with that team. But Unitas did spend at least one season with another team before calling it quits.

In 1973, Unitas played five games with the San Diego Chargers. He threw for 471 yards with three touchdown passes and seven interceptions in that span. Dan Fouts was on the same team and had six starts while Wayne Clark had four.

The Chargers finished 2-11-1 that year.

JOE MONTANA

Joe Montana spent two seasons with the Chiefs. (Photo by Joseph Patronite/Getty Images)

Tom Brady is essentially following in Joe Montana’s footsteps, except the Patriots don’t really have a quarterback in place to take the reins from Brady. Montana won five Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers before trying to continue his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Montana played two seasons with the Chiefs in 1993 and 1994. He also was selected to a Pro Bowl in 1993 and got the Chiefs to the playoffs both years. In 1993, he was a game away from a Super Bowl.

In 25 games, Montana threw for 791 yards with 29 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions.

BRETT FAVRE

Brett Favre nearly got the Vikings back to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Brett Favre didn’t spend his entire career with one team. He made his career with the Green Bay Packers after he was acquired from the Atlanta Falcons. He won a Super Bowl in Green Bay but, once the team selected current quarterback Aaron Rodgers, his career with the team was put on the clock.

After friction with the Packers, he was traded to the New York Jets during the 2008 season. He spent one season with the Jets before joining the Minnesota Vikings for the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

With Minnesota, Favre was close to getting back to the Super Bowl. He fell one game short during the 2009 season, losing to the New Orleans Saints 31-28.

PEYTON MANNING

Peyton Manning helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory in his final season.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Peyton Manning was already one of the all-time greats in his 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. But after he missed the 2011 season with a neck surgery, it appeared the Colts were ready to move on and drafted Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick of the 2012 draft.

Manning found himself with the Denver Broncos in 2012 and didn’t appear to drop off. He helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory during the 2015 season – one of the worst of his career – and went out on top.

Tom Brady following other great quarterbacks who tried to keep legendary careers alive

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Tom Brady reportedly agreed in principle to a deal to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, hours after he announced he would not be returning to the New England Patriots after 20 seasons.

Once Brady signs a deal with the Buccaneers, he will be joining a list of great NFL quarterbacks who decided to switch teams toward the end of their careers.

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These are some other quarterbacks who switched to a different uniform late in their careers:

JOE NAMATH

Joe Namath joined the Rams in 1977. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Joe Namath famously guaranteed a victory over the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and held up his end of the bargain. Namath spent 12 seasons with the New York Jets, throwing for 27,057 yards, 170 touchdown passes and 215 interceptions. However, he didn’t finish his career in New York.

Namath joined the Los Angeles Rams in 1977. He played four games for the Rams before calling it a career. Earlier this year, Namath urged Brady not to make the same mistake he did.

“I wish I knew what I learned in making that transition before making it, meaning it turned out to be a very difficult transition,” he told ESPN in January of joining the Rams.

JOHNNY UNITAS

Johnny Unitas was one of the greatest quarterbacks at the time. He was with the Baltimore Colts from 1956 to 1972 and is only known for playing with that team. But Unitas did spend at least one season with another team before calling it quits.

In 1973, Unitas played five games with the San Diego Chargers. He threw for 471 yards with three touchdown passes and seven interceptions in that span. Dan Fouts was on the same team and had six starts while Wayne Clark had four.

The Chargers finished 2-11-1 that year.

JOE MONTANA

Joe Montana spent two seasons with the Chiefs. (Photo by Joseph Patronite/Getty Images)

Tom Brady is essentially following in Joe Montana’s footsteps, except the Patriots don’t really have a quarterback in place to take the reins from Brady. Montana won five Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers before trying to continue his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Montana played two seasons with the Chiefs in 1993 and 1994. He also was selected to a Pro Bowl in 1993 and got the Chiefs to the playoffs both years. In 1993, he was a game away from a Super Bowl.

In 25 games, Montana threw for 791 yards with 29 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions.

BRETT FAVRE

Brett Favre nearly got the Vikings back to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Brett Favre didn’t spend his entire career with one team. He made his career with the Green Bay Packers after he was acquired from the Atlanta Falcons. He won a Super Bowl in Green Bay but, once the team selected current quarterback Aaron Rodgers, his career with the team was put on the clock.

After friction with the Packers, he was traded to the New York Jets during the 2008 season. He spent one season with the Jets before joining the Minnesota Vikings for the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

With Minnesota, Favre was close to getting back to the Super Bowl. He fell one game short during the 2009 season, losing to the New Orleans Saints 31-28.

PEYTON MANNING

Peyton Manning helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory in his final season.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Peyton Manning was already one of the all-time greats in his 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. But after he missed the 2011 season with a neck surgery, it appeared the Colts were ready to move on and drafted Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick of the 2012 draft.

Manning found himself with the Denver Broncos in 2012 and didn’t appear to drop off. He helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory during the 2015 season – one of the worst of his career – and went out on top.

Tom Brady retiring after Patriots departure still long shot, oddsmaker says

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Tom Brady announced Tuesday that he would be leaving the New England Patriots when his contract ends as his future in football will take place “elsewhere” but the six-time Super Bowl champion stopped just short of saying if that meant signing with a new team or officially retiring from the league.

Brady posted a sincere and lengthy message to social media, thanking the entire organization and fan base for the “happiest two decades I could have envisioned in my life” but failed to offer any insight into where his next move would be.

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While several teams, including the Los Angeles Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, have reportedly made aggressive offers to lure him in, Brady has not explicitly said if he plans to stay in the league or retire.

“I don’t know what my football future holds but it is time for me to open a new stage for my life and career,” his statement on Twitter read.

The odds for Brady to retire are +2500, according to PennBets, making it an unlikely move. Instead, rumors of big contracts could mean two more years of the star quarterback.

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The NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Buccaneers offered a $30 million “or more” contract for an unknown length of time. It was also reported that the Chargers made a “strong financial commitment.”

Odds for Brady to sign with Tampa Bay are -120 and +130 for Los Angeles, PennBets says.