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Kyle Long Embraces Role As Bears Most Overpaid Player

Last week, Bleacher Report released each NFL team’s most overpaid player. According to the article by Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, the list includes NFL stars such as Todd Gurley, David Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo and Eli Manning. The most natural response to being named to this list would typically result in […]

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Massive Group Of NFL Agents Discuss Unifying, Because ‘Nobody’s Making Money’

Hundreds of NFL Players Association certified Contract Advisors come from all areas of the United States to Indianapolis on an annual basis for the NFL Combine. They are in town primarily to support their clients, communicate with NFL personnel and attend an NFLPA meeting to satisfy their certification requirements under the union’s regulations. But this […]

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Saints Superstar Michael Thomas Signs With Athletes First

New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas is coming off a monster season. The 6’ 3”, 212-pound receiver hauled in a league-high 125 receptions, along with 1,405 yards and nine touchdowns in 2018. He also led the NFL with an impressive 82.9 percent catch rate and received first team All Pro honors. In the midst of […]

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On To The Next One: 49ers RB Matt Breida

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida has switched representation and has joined Young Money APPA Sports. Agent Andy Simms announced the signing on Twitter. Simms also represents Patriots defensive backs Devin and Jason McCourty, Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed, and Redskins running back Derrius Guice. Undrafted out of Georgia Southern University, Breida had a […]

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Kyler Murray Picks Erik Burkhardt For Football Representation

Kyler Murray, Heisman Trophy QB and the 9th overall draft pick by the Oakland A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft, announced via Twitter that he has committed to his dream of playing quarterback in the NFL rather than playing baseball. Early the following morning, Adam Schefter reported that Kyler Murray has chosen Erik Burkhardt as […]

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Onto the Next One: Ravens Running Back Gus Edwards

Breakout rookie running back Gus Edwards has agreed to sign with Rosenhaus Sports Representation and will be represented by agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Formerly a part of Malka Sports with agent Pat Capra, Edwards was welcomed by Drew Rosenhaus on Instagram: View this post on Instagram @godsgiftgus13 welcome to the @rosenhaussports family! A post […]

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Female NFL Agents Making Strides

Potential No. 1 overall draft pick, Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, can make history if selected first overall. Williams would become the first player to be selected No. 1 in the draft, who is represented by a female agent. Williams is represented by Young Money APPA agent, Nicole Lynn. Williams will also become Lynn’s first, […]

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Wasserman Signs Elite Class Of 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Agents Doug Hendrickson and C.J. LaBoy, of Wasserman, have signed an elite class of prospects for the 2019 NFL draft. The two agents, who joined Wasserman last year, have added Washington cornerback Byron Murphy, Washington safety Taylor Rapp, and Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Hendrickson and LaBoy previously worked at Independent Sports and Entertainment. […]

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All-American SEC Defensive Players Sign With Young Money APAA

Dwayne Michael Carter, or “Lil Wayne” has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of athlete representation. The rap icon has used his unique swagger and intelligence to develop Young Money APAA into a dominant force within the sports agency industry. After the firm’s acquisition of former competitor PlayersRep Sports Management in […]

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Russell Wilson And Ciara Sign With Creative Artists Agency

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer and songwriter, Ciara, have both signed with Creative Artists Agency. CAA will help represent the couple in their film and television endeavors. CAA will also represent Wilson’s media and production company, West2East Empire. In August 2018, West2East partnered with Bunim/Murray Productions to develop and produce a […]